CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Distributes Essential Items to Community Centres in Sangrah

Kargil, June 19, 2025 — In a continued effort to reach out to rural communities and strengthen grassroots-level infrastructure, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today visited Sangrah village, where he personally handed over essential items to support local community centres.

During the visit, Dr. Akhoon distributed kitchen sets, shamiyanas (tents), and tarpaulin sheets to three community centres in Sangrah. These items will be used for communit...

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Rakesh Kumar (IAS) takes charge as new Deputy Commissioner/ CEO, LAHDC, Kargil

Kargil, June 19, 2025 – In a formal ceremony, the outgoing Deputy Commissioner of Kargil Shrikant Balasaheb Suse handed over charge to the newly transferred Deputy Commissioner, Rakesh Kumar today in his office chamber in presence of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Additional Deputy Commissioner and other officers.

Shrikant Suse, who served as Deputy Commissioner of Kargil for the last two years, expressed gratitude to the LAHDC Kargil as well as UT administration for their support a...

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Training Program for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) held at Kargil

Kargil, June 19, 2025 – A comprehensive training program for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of District Kargil was successfully organized by the IT Team of the Election Cell, DC Office Kargil today at the SMM Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The training was conducted with the objective of equipping BLOs with the necessary knowledge and skills required for the upcoming Summary Revision of the Photo Electoral Roll.

The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from all BLOs across the district, in...

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NTPC hands over five hydrogen fuel cell buses to SIDCO at Green Hydrogen Mobility Station Leh

Leh, 18 June 2025 : In a landmark move towards clean and sustainable transportation, a formal handing and taking over ceremony was held today at the NTPC Green Hydrogen Mobility Station, Palam, Leh, marking the transfer of five hydrogen fuel cell-based buses from NTPC Limited to the State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO), UT Ladakh.

This initiative represents the first-ever commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered buses in India, and that too at the highest altitude anywhere in...

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Shaheen Academy Organizes Career Counselling Program to Empower Youth of Kargil

Kargil, June 18, 2025 – Shaheen Academy organized a comprehensive Career Counselling Program today at the Auditorium Hall, Kargil, aimed at inspiring and guiding students toward meaningful career paths. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of Classes 9th to 12th and civil services aspirants from across the district.

Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, graced the event as Chief Guest. He lauded the efforts of Shaheen Aca...

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Youths Embrace Yoga at “Yoga Unplugged” Event in Leh

Leh, Ladakh – The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) and the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS) successfully co-hosted “Yoga Unplugged,” a signature event for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, on June 17, 2025. Held at the Nagarjuna Auditorium of CIBS, the event aimed to inspire youth and students to embrace yoga for holistic well-being, aligning with the IDY 2025 theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

The program commenced with the traditional lighting of the...

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Kargil Celebrates Eid-e-Ghadeer with Unity and Solidarity

Kargil Observes Eid-e-Ghadeer with Massive Processions, Scholars Denounce Israeli Atrocities Kargil News Desk, June 15, 2025: On the occasion of Eid-e-Ghadeer, which commemorates the declaration of the
wilayah (successorship) of Amir al-Momineen Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S.), grand celebrations were held across Kargil district with deep reverence and devotion. Thousands of faithful men and women participated enthusiastically, highlighting the spiritual and historical significance of the day...

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LAHDC Kargil signs MOU with Wipro Foundation Bangalore to strengthen Education sector in Kargil

Kargil, June 18, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between LAHDC Kargil and Wipro Foundation Bangalore to strengthen Education sector in Kargil.

The event was attended by EC Tourism Kacho Mohd Feroz, EC Education Zakir Hussain, Chief Education Officer Kargil Sonam Wangchuk, Principal DIET S.D Wangyal, representatives from Wipro Foundation Avinash Kumar and Ashish Jha, Anup George from Azim P...

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Director RDD holds Review Meeting of Centrally Sponsored Schemes, SDP, and GIA

Leh, June 18,2025: Director of Rural Development Department (RDD), UT Ladakh, Syed Sajad Qadri held a meeting to review the Physical and Financial Progress of all sectors including Centrally Sponsored Schemes, on June 17 at the conference Hall of RDD office, Leh.

The main agenda of the meeting was to review the physical and financial progress of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme which includes Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Grami...

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Two-day Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camps Under Dharti Aaba Abhiyan Conclude in Khaltsi

Khaltsi, June 18, 2025: The two-day Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camp, held under the banner of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) and led by In-charge SDM Asgar Ali, concluded today in Khaltsi. This initiative marks a significant step towards empowering rural communities and ensuring all eligible households receive the benefits of various government welfare schemes.

The camp provided a platform for residents to access essential services at a single point. During the ...

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