Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance Hold Crucial Meeting, Hopeful for Fruitful Talks on May 20

Kargil, April 18 — Leaders of the Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) held a significant meeting today at The Haven Hotel in Biamathang, Kargil, which lasted nearly three hours. According to sources, the meeting involved detailed discussions on Ladakh’s four-point agenda.

Following the meeting, the Apex Body and KDA jointly organized a press conference. Apex Body Chairman Chering Dorjey Lakruk addressed the media in the Ladakhi language, while KDA Co-Chairman Haji Asgar...

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Car Accident Near Jusgund, Two Feared Missing

Kargil, April 19: A small car skidded off the Kargil-Drass highway near Jusgund and plunged into the River. Initial reports suggest that two individuals were in the vehicle, and they are feared missing.

Upon receiving news of the accident, fifteen volunteers from Baseej-e-Imam, SDRF, Ladakh Police, and Baqirya Ambulance Service teams immediately reached the site and began rescue operations.

However, heavy rain and snowfall in the area are severely hampering rescue efforts. Strong currents and ...

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MHA Calls High-Powered Committee Meeting to Discuss Ladakh’s Key Demands

New Delhi, April 17, 2025 – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, has convened a meeting of the High-Powered Committee (HPC) for the Union Territory of Ladakh to address critical issues concerning the region. The talks are scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the MHA office in New Delhi.

The meeting is expected to deliberate on the four-point agenda presented by Ladakhi leaders in previous discussions with the MHA. The key demands include:

  1. Statehood for Ladakh...
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Central Administrative Tribunal Srinagar bench concludes its 2nd circuit sitting in Kargil

Kargil, April 17, 2025: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Srinagar Bench today conducted its 2nd three-day Circuit Sitting that concluded here 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...

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Administrative Secretary Bhupesh Chaudhary chairs review meeting on cooperative sector reforms

Leh, April 17, 2025: The Administrative Secretary of Cooperative Department of Union Territory of Ladakh, Bhupesh Chaudhary chaired the monthly review meeting today to assess and strategize reforms in the cooperative sector. The meeting was held at his office chamber.

At the outset, Syed Sajad Qadri, Additional Registrar, Cooperative Department, UT Ladakh, provided comprehensive details about the key agenda points of the meeting.

 The meeting focused on several critical areas including...

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Day 4 of Apricot Blossom Festival celebrated at Shilikchay, Kargil

Kargil, April 17, 2025: The fourth day of the ongoing Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 was celebrated with vibrant cultural fervor and enthusiastic community participation at Shilikchay, Kargil.

The event was graced by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohammad Feroz as the chief guest; Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shrikant Suse as the guest of honour; along with ADC Imteeaz Kacho, Director Tourism Ladakh Kunzes Angmo, AD Tourism Kargil Rehmatullah Bhat, and the Director of Horticultu...

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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.

Th...

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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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