CEC Dr. Jaffer Visits District Hospital Kargil, Reviews Healthcare Facilities and Infrastructure

Kargil, July 7, 2025 — Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today conducted a detailed visit to District Hospital Kargil to assess healthcare services and infrastructure, and to address immediate concerns of patients and staff.

Accompanied by the Medical Superintendent, Resident Medical Officer (RMO), and the attending medical team, Dr. Akhoon thoroughly inspected all wards, interacting with patients to understand their health conditions and the quali...

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Leh Observes Ashura with Solemn Processions, Communal Unity, and Acts of Service

Leh, July 06, 2025 – Shab-e-Ashura and Youm-e-Ashura, marking the 10th day of Muharram, were observed in Leh with profound faith, deep mourning, and communal unity.

The commemorations began on the evening of 5th July and continued through the 6th of July 2025, drawing a large number of devotees from Leh and nearby villages.

The central Ashura procession commenced from the historic Jama Masjid Chuterantak, tracing its traditional route through Main Market, Leh, as thousands of mourners ...

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Principal Govt Degree College Drass Visits construction sites of college campus

Kargil, July 07, 2025 – The newly appointed Principal Incharge of Government Degree College Drass, Dr. Nasir ul Mehdi Shabani, visited the college campus to familiarize himself with the ongoing work and infrastructure. Accompanied by the staff, he inspected various facilities to assess their condition and identify areas for improvement.

During his visit, Principal Shabani inspected Girls Hostel, Staff Quarters, Administrative Block, and Lecture Block. He inspected the classrooms and audit...

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DC Kargil Reviews Beautification Plans for Bul Bul Bagh and Sher Bagh

Kargil, July 7, 2025: Deputy Commissioner and CEO of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, chaired a review meeting on Monday to discuss the beautification and development of Bul Bul Bagh and Sher Bagh, two prominent recreational spaces in Kargil town.

The meeting, held at the DC’s Office Chamber, was attended by key officials, including the Executive Engineers of R&B and Kargil Development Authority (KDA), Executive Officer of the Municipal Commit...

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District Administration Kargil ensures smooth conduct of Moharram processions

Kargil, July 06, 2025 – The District Administration Kargil with the LAHDC Kargil made successful arrangements for Moharram processions in Kargil town and all Sub Divisions with proper security, medical and cleanliness arrangements through out the routes.

In this regard, the CEC Kargil Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhone and Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar IAS along with other district officers and duty magistrates made several visits of the Kargil town and conducted several rounds of meetings ...

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Apex Body Leh Urges Thupstan Chhewang to Reconsider Resignation, Inducts Sonam Wangchuk into HPC

Leh, Ladakh – The Apex Body Leh, under the Co-Chairmanship of Shri Chering Dorje Lakrook, convened a crucial meeting today to address significant developments concerning Ladakh’s leadership and its ongoing dialogue with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Key discussions centered on the recent resignation of Shri Thupstan Chhewang and the strategic inclusion of Shri Sonam Wangchuk into the High-Powered Committee (HPC).

In a unanimous resolution, members of the Apex Body fervently appealed...

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Celebration of 90th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at Diskit, Nubra

Nubra, July 6, 2025:To commemorate the 90th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the members of the Diskit Cultural and Welfare Society, Diskit Monastery, and its benefactors organized a grand celebration marked with great enthusiasm.

The Hon’ble Deputy Chief Executive Councillor, Shri Tsering Angchok, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event was also attended by Councillor of Hunder Constituency, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Mr. Mukul Beniwal, monks from  v...

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AKSAD Observed Ashura with the Theme “Imam Hussain (a.s.), the Voice of Oppressed People”

Delhi, July 06, 2025 – The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his faithful companions in the land of Karbala who fought against falsehood and oppression.

The Ashura procession started after the Zuhr and Asr prayers from the Shia Jama Masjid, Kashmere Gate and culminated at Panja Sharif Dargah, where hundreds of students participated. Students chanted nohas paying rich tribute to Imam Hussain (a.s.).

The entire p...

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Jamiat ul Ulema Immersed in Mourning and Spiritual Reflection on Ashura

Kargil, July 6, 2025 – The sacred and solemn day of Ashura-e-Hussaini, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S) and his loyal companions in the holy land of Karbala, was observed with profound devotion, reverence, and grief in Kargil under the auspices of Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil (JUIAK), Ladakh.

Over 30 mourning processions (Azadari Juloos) from various villages and mohallas of Kargil district gathered in the town to pay homage to Sayyed-us-Shuhada (A.S.), who stood as the ...

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Army jawan rescues two civilians trapped in land cum mud slide outburst on Khalsar-agham-shyok road

The Khalsar–Agham–Shyok Road, a key axis connecting Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso, has four major Nallah crossings which regularly witness high discharge, leading to frequent disruptions in traffic and movement during summers. The road is important not only from a strategic standpoint but also for civilian connectivity and tourism in the Ladakh region.

Teams from 111 RCC / 753 BRTF / Project HIMANK have been continuously engaged in maintaining and keeping this stretch open by carrying out r...

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