Kargil, July 02, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at addressing public concerns and streamlining the progress of the NH-301 highway project, Chief Executive Councillor, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a high-level meeting today at the Council Secretariat, LAHDC Kargil. The meeting was convened following the initiative of Hon’ble Member of Parliament, UT Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, who emphasized the importance of clarity and coordination in the execution of such a major infrastructure project....
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UT Administration initiates filling vacant posts after formalising domicile and reservation rules
Leh, July 2, 2025: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory.
This milestone follows the establishment of a unique...
Kargil Students Shine in Japan’s Sakura Science Exchange; CEC Felicitates Participants
Kargil, July 02, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today facilitated two students from Kargil Arif Hussain of Higher Secondary School Akchamal and Zahra Batool of Government Higher Secondary School Trespone who successfully represented the district in the prestigious Sakura Science Exchange Programme held in Japan.
Executive Councillor for Education, Zakir Hussain, Councilor Chiktan Kacho Liyaqat Khan and Chief Education Officer Kargil So...
Government Degree College Drass welcomes New Principal
Drass, July 01, 2025 – Mr. Nasir ul Mehdi Shabani has taken charge as the new Principal of Government Degree College Drass. The appointment marks a new chapter for the institution, and the faculty, staff, and students are looking forward to working under his leadership.
Principal Shabani was warmly welcomed by the Staff Secretary, Government Degree College Drass on behalf of the college. The staff and faculty members expressed their enthusiasm about working with him and looked forward to ...
Hon’ble Lt Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) chairs 12th meeting of State Board for Wildlife of UT Ladakh
Leh, June 30, 2025: The 12th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife of UT Ladakh was held at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd). The agenda of the meeting centred on the report presented by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to the Hon’ble members of the State Board for Wildlife regarding the rationalisation of the Karakoram (Nubra-Shayok) Wildlife Sanctuary and the High-Altitude Cold ...
Yawar SHG Launches Products in Pashkum, EC Kacho Feroz Assures Hill Council Support
Kargil, June 30, 2025 — The Yawar Self Help Group (SHG) formally launched its products at a ceremony held today at Panchayat A in Pashkum. The event was organised by the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), showcasing the entrepreneurial efforts of rural women in the region.
Executive Councillor (EC) Kacho Mohammad Feroz was the Chief Guest at the event, which was also attended by Sheikh Ahmad, Block Development Officer (BDO) Dr. Sarwar Shehzad (JKAS), and key NRLM officials includi...
Inauguration of EKTA (Exhibition cum Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage) Held at Eco Park, Leh
Date: 30th June 2025 | Location: Eco Park, Leh, UT Ladakh The Department of Sheep Husbandry, in collaboration with the Central Wool Development Board (CWDB), proudly hosted the inauguration of EKTA – Exhibition cum Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage today at Eco Park, Leh. The event served as a vibrant platform for promoting and strengthening Ladakh’s textile and wool sectors, especially the world-renowned Pashmina industry.
Dr. Mohmed Jafar, Chief Executive Councillor, Kargil, grace...
Ladakhi Youth Benefit from ALSWAC’s Career Guidance Initiative
Kargil, Ladakh | 30/06/2025— The All Ladakh Students Welfare Association, Chandigarh (ALSWAC), a student body committed to the upliftment and empowerment of Ladakhi youth, successfully concluded its first-ever series of counselling and career guidance sessions for higher secondary school students in Kargil district. The sessions, held between 19th June and 29th June 2025, aimed to provide meaningful academic and career-related guidance to students in remote villages, helping them take confid...
Ladakh Administration notifies Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Rules, 2025
Leh, June 29, 2025: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has achieved a significant milestone in the recruitment and reservation policy with the issuance of the Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Rules, 2025, redressing the long pending concern of the locals, especially the youth of Ladakh.
The amendments are made in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 23 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the UT of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ladakh Administration Notifies Areas Adjoining Actual Line of Control (ALC) for Reservation Purposes
Leh, June 29, 2025: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has added to its administrative stride yet another achievement with the issuance of the official notification declaring specific areas as Areas Adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the Union Territory of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025.
As per the notification, this includes 18 revenue villages in Leh district situ...