Registrations begin for Shri Amarnath Yatra 2025

Srinagar, April 15 (KINS): Registrations for the annual 52-day-long Shri Amarnath Yatra officially commenced, marking the beginning of preparations for one of the most significant spiritual pilgrimages in India. Devotees can register online through the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board’s official website jksasb.nic.in or offline at over 540 designated bank branches and facilitation centers across the country, including Panchayat Bhawan, Vaishnavi Dham, and Mahajan Hall.

Registration is mandato...

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CEC Leh reviews formulation and progress of District Capex 2024–25; discusses proposed allocations for 2025–26

Leh, April 15: The General Council Meeting of LAHDC Leh was held today under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson, at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, to review the physical and financial progress under the District Capex Budget 2024–25 and to discuss the proposed formulation of the budget for 2025–26.

DC/CEO LAHDC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, presented the overview of the Capex Budget 2024–25. The House discussed and reviewed the updates and progress of the budget allocate...

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GDC Kargil launches three-week Bridge Course under PM-USHA

Kargil, April 15, 2025: Government Degree College Kargil has started a three-week-long Bridge Course for 12th Class Fresh Pass-out Students from 15th -29th April 2025.

The inaugural ceremony of this Bridge Course was organised on 14th April 2025 in the college Seminar Hall where Principal Prof. Disket Angmo was the chief guest and Chief Education Officer Kargil Sonam Dorjey Namgyal attended as guest of honor. 

A total number of 233 students have registered their names for the course th...

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Central Administrative Tribunal Srinagar bench conducts its 2nd circuit sitting in Kargil

Kargil, April 15, 2025: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Srinagar Bench conducted its 2nd (three-day) Circuit Sitting that started 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 be heard bot...

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Kargil Courier Service airlifted 3192 passengers since February 08, 2025

Kargil, April 15, 2025: The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service operated today, airlifting 41 passengers from Jammu to Kargil, marking the final flight of the season. The service commenced on February 8, 2025, following the closure of the Zojila Pass, and has airlifted a total of 3,192 passengers till date.

A total of 289 passengers have been airlifted from Kargil to Jammu, 1,370 from Jammu to Kargil, 322 from Kargil to Srinagar, and 1,211 from Srinagar to Kargil till date.

The passengers hav...

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GDC Drass inaugurates two-week bridge course under PM USHA Gender Equity Scheme

Kargil, April 15, 2025: Government Degree College, Drass today inaugurated a two-week bridge course under PM USHA Gender Equity Scheme, an initiative aimed at fostering inclusivity and promoting gender equity in education.

The inaugural session witnessed the registration and participation of around 50 students who have appeared for recently concluded 12th exam or already passed the 12th class examination.

The event was graced by Councillor, LAHDC Bhimbat, Abdul Wahid and Principal Higher Secon...

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Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 celebrated at Garkone Village

Kargil, April 13, 2025: As part of the ongoing Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 (Chuli Mendok), the Department of Tourism, Kargil, today organized a vibrant cultural event at Garkone village in Kargil, one of the prominent apricot-producing areas of the region.

Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Hanifa Jan graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Prof. Saket Kushwaha, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, was the guest of honour. Among other distinguished attendees were Additional SP ...

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Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 Celebrated at Alchi with Great Enthusiasm

Leh, April 13: The Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 was celebrated today with colour, vibrancy, and deep cultural resonance at Alchi. Organised by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh in collaboration with LAHDC Leh, the event brought together locals, tourists, officials, and artists in a spirited celebration of Ladakh’s rich cultural traditions and warm hospitality.

Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson attended the festival as the Chief Guest. The occasion also saw the presence of D...

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Kargil CEC Flags Off First Truck Convoy on Srinagar-Leh Highway

Kargil, April 11: Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, flagged off a convoy of heavy goods vehicles on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway on Friday, sending them on their way from Sonamarg towards Drass. Senior officials from the Ganderbal district administration and the Kashmir Rural Traffic Police were also present on the occasion.

It may be recalled that the Srinagar-Leh National Highway was closed ...

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Intra-Mural Sports Competition Concludes at Govt. Degree College Kargil, Sankoo Campus

Kargil, April 11, 2025: The Intra-Mural Sports Competitions for the academic year 2024–25 in Volleyball (Men’s & Women’s) and Women’s Kho-Kho at Govt. Degree College Kargil, Sankoo Campus, commenced in November 2024. Due to winter and snowfall, the final matches were postponed and concluded today with the much-anticipated finals in both men’s and women’s volleyball.

The competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across various semesters, reflecting the vibrant sports ...

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