Zanskar, August 9, 2025: In a significant step toward promoting sustainable wool production and enhancing rural livelihoods, Sheep Husbandry Department, Kargil, officially launched the Integrated Wool Development Programme (IWDP) for the year 2025–26, under the aegis of the Central Wool Development Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in the Zanskar Subdivision today. The event was organized in the form of a grand Sheep Show-cum-Seminar, which witnessed enthusiastic participatio...
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Har Ghar Tiranga: Tourism Department Kargil organizes Rakhi tying ceremony for Army jawans
Kargil, August 08, 2025 – In connection with the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, Tourism Department Kargil in collaboration with the Education Department today organized a Tiranga Rakhi tying ceremony for the brave Indian Army soldiers at a zero border location near Kargil.
On the occasion, girl students from the PM Shri Government Higher Secondary School Minjee tied tricolor rakhis to the Army officers and jawans. The tricolor rakhis were specially woven for the brave soldiers by a fe...
Counselling Session for LAHDC KSSRB Aspirants Organized at GDC Kargil Sankoo Campus
Kargil, August 8, 2025 – The District Administration Kargil, in collaboration with Police Administration Kargil and GDC Kargil Sankoo Campus, organized a special counselling session today for aspirants of the upcoming LAHDC KSSRB recruitment examination.
The session, held in the seminar hall of the Science Block, aimed to motivate candidates, guide them in effective preparation, and introduce them to modern learning tools and resources.
At the outset Dr. Saleem Nodal Officer, Sankoo C...
LG Gupta Pledges to Address Ladakh’s Issues, Including Last-Mile Connectivity
The UT Administration is committed to the welfare of the people of Ladakh, and every effort will be made to address the issues of the people of the region, including those living in the last mile.
This was stated by Hon’ble Lt Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta during his meeting with a delegation comprising Tsewang Chuskit and Tsetan Angmo, residents of Shayok, led by Vice-President, Ladakh Buddhist Association, Kunzes Dolma.
The Lt Governor gave this statement after the delegates informed ...
LG pushes for tourism, monastery protection, and road upgrades to boost winter economy and ensure year-round troop movement.
Ladakh receives substantial numbers of tourists in summer months, but it is equally important to promote winter tourism to boost the footfall of tourists, particularly foreigners, as the majority of people from Ladakh are engaged in the tourism industry. Promote homestays to boost rural tourism, protect ancient monasteries possessing rich artefacts by installing CCTVs and digitise centuries-old scriptures. Also, ensure the script used in light and sound shows is vetted by history professors ...
DC Kargil Chairs Meeting on Revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls 2025
Kargil, August 08, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, who is also the District Election Officer (DEO), today chaired a meeting to review and discuss the ongoing process for the Revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls 2025.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil/Deputy Election Officer, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ERO), Project Officer Wages (ACD), District Panchayat Officer, Headquarter to DC, Kargil, District Informatics Officer (NIC), Elect...
Govt High School Bodhkharboo Opens 50-Bed Hostel in Honor of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Kargil, August 8, 2025: A 50-bed hostel at Government High School Bodhkharboo was inaugurated today, dedicated to the memory of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The facility aims to support students from far-flung areas of Ladakh, providing them with safe accommodation and better access to education.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Director of School Education, UT Ladakh, who served as the chief guest. Other dignitaries present included Councillor Stakchay Khangra...
CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon attends Final Match of Ghadeer Premier League Cricket Tournament
Kargil, August 07, 2025 – Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, attended the final match of the Ghadeer Premier League Cricket Tournament as the Chief Guest. The event was organized by the Cricket Association Ghadeer Pishu and held at Khree Sultan Choo Stadium, Biamathang, Kargil.
The tournament’s concluding ceremony was graced by the esteemed presence of Joint Director/CCF Finance, Mr. Iftikhar Hussain, as Guest of Honour. Councillor Haji Abass participa...
EC Tashi inaugurates Anganwadi Center at Padum/Skidsherak
Zanskar, August 07, 2025 – Hon’ble Executive Councillor RDD, Panchayati Raj, Forest, ZDA and Information LAHDC, Kargil Er. Phunchok Tashi inaugurated newly constructed building of Anganwadi centre Padum/Skidsherak Zanskar today in the presence of Sub Divisional Magistrate Zanskar Sh. Mohd. Hassan.
The event was also attended by CDPO Tashi Gurmath, JE R&B, concerned contractor, ICDS staff and Anganwadi workers and helpers. The Building was constructed at an estimated cost of 65 lacs execu...
NIT Srinagar Hosts 1st National Conference on ‘Nano and Supramolecular Chemistry’
Srinagar, Aug 07: The 1st National Conference on Nano and Supramolecular Chemistry (NCNSC-2025) commenced on Thursday at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar.
The two-day event is being organized by the Department of Chemistry, with a focus on cutting-edge developments in nanochemistry and supramolecular sciences.
Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, is the Chief Patron of the conference, while Prof. Atikur Rehman, Registrar of the Institute, and Prof. Rooh...