Foundation Stone Laid for Library-cum-Women Gathering Centre at Palam

Leh, April 16: The Anjuman-E-Imamia Women Wing, Leh, today organised a foundation stone laying ceremony for a Library-cum-Women Gathering Centre at Palam. The facility is envisioned as a vibrant space for learning, community interaction, and the empowerment of women in the region.

Executive Councillor Ghulam Mehdi attended the event as the Chief Guest on behalf of the Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson. President of Anjuman-E-Imamia, Ashraf Ali Barcha, Nominated Councillor Mumtaz Hussain...

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EC Tashi inspects various developmental works at Wakha Mulbek

Kargil, April 16, 2025: Executive Councillor, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, LAHDC, Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi today inspected various developmental works at Wakha Mulbek.

He was accompanied by Councillor Shargole Mohd Jawad, engineers from the R&B Department, and several local residents.

EC Tashi inspected the ongoing library construction at Padmaling Chamba and directed the contractor to initiate land development work at the earliest, in consultation with local community.

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Kargil Hill Council Protests Against Cuts in Capex Budget

Kargil, April 16: The Kargil Hill Council today held a press conference at the Council Secretariat to protest against the reduction in the Capex budget. The press conference was chaired by Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, and attended by Executive Councillor Kacho Mohammad Feroz, former CEC Feroz Ahmad Khan, Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain, Executive Councillor Punchok Tashi, Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba, and other councillors from various constituencies.

Dr...

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MeT predicts moderate to heavy rainfall in J&K from April 18

Srinagar, April 15 (KINS): The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Tuesday issued a weather alert forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir from April 18 to 20, following a brief period of dry weather.

According to the department, weather conditions will remain “generally dry” from April 15 to 17. However, a significant shift is expected from the evening of April 18, with light to moderate rain and snowfall likely over higher reaches, accompanied by thunder and gusty w...

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Registrations begin for Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025

Srinagar, April 15 (KINS): Registrations for the annual 52-day-long Shri Amarnath Yatra officially commenced, marking the beginning of preparations for one of the most significant spiritual pilgrimages in India. Devotees can register online through the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board’s official website jksasb.nic.in or offline at over 540 designated bank branches and facilitation centers across the country, including Panchayat Bhawan, Vaishnavi Dham, and Mahajan Hall.

Registration is mandato...

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CEC Leh reviews formulation and progress of District Capex 2024–25; discusses proposed allocations for 2025–26

Leh, April 15: The General Council Meeting of LAHDC Leh was held today under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson, at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, to review the physical and financial progress under the District Capex Budget 2024–25 and to discuss the proposed formulation of the budget for 2025–26.

DC/CEO LAHDC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, presented the overview of the Capex Budget 2024–25. The House discussed and reviewed the updates and progress of the budget allocate...

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GDC Kargil launches three-week Bridge Course under PM-USHA

Kargil, April 15, 2025: Government Degree College Kargil has started a three-week-long Bridge Course for 12th Class Fresh Pass-out Students from 15th -29th April 2025.

The inaugural ceremony of this Bridge Course was organised on 14th April 2025 in the college Seminar Hall where Principal Prof. Disket Angmo was the chief guest and Chief Education Officer Kargil Sonam Dorjey Namgyal attended as guest of honor. 

A total number of 233 students have registered their names for the course th...

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Central Administrative Tribunal Srinagar bench conducts its 2nd circuit sitting in Kargil

Kargil, April 15, 2025: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Srinagar Bench conducted its 2nd (three-day) Circuit Sitting that started today at TFC, Kargil.

The initiative aims to resolve service matters locally, providing Kargil residents with easier access to justice.

The Division Bench of CAT, comprising Hon’ble Mr.D. S Mahra, Judicial Member/(HOD), and Hon’ble Mr. Prasant Kumar, Administrative Member, held a Circuit Bench in Kargil in hybrid mode allowing cases to be heard bot...

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Kargil Courier Service airlifted 3192 passengers since February 08, 2025

Kargil, April 15, 2025: The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service operated today, airlifting 41 passengers from Jammu to Kargil, marking the final flight of the season. The service commenced on February 8, 2025, following the closure of the Zojila Pass, and has airlifted a total of 3,192 passengers till date.

A total of 289 passengers have been airlifted from Kargil to Jammu, 1,370 from Jammu to Kargil, 322 from Kargil to Srinagar, and 1,211 from Srinagar to Kargil till date.

The passengers hav...

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GDC Drass inaugurates two-week bridge course under PM USHA Gender Equity Scheme

Kargil, April 15, 2025: Government Degree College, Drass today inaugurated a two-week bridge course under PM USHA Gender Equity Scheme, an initiative aimed at fostering inclusivity and promoting gender equity in education.

The inaugural session witnessed the registration and participation of around 50 students who have appeared for recently concluded 12th exam or already passed the 12th class examination.

The event was graced by Councillor, LAHDC Bhimbat, Abdul Wahid and Principal Higher Secon...

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