Leh, August 4: Ladakh holds immense potential for growth across various sectors, and the UT Ladakh Administration is committed to ensuring inclusive and sustainable development in the Union Territory.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, while interacting with various delegations at the LG Secretariat in Leh today.
In this regard, the Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson, along with all four District Presidents from Leh — Tsering Sand...
Kargil, August 02, 2025 – As part of the ongoing efforts to support and empower farmers across the country, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India today released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana through a national webcast at 11:00 AM.
In connection with this significant occasion, the Department of Agriculture, Kargil organized a special programme at the Farmers Conference Hall, Khurbathang. The event was graced by the Hon’ble Executive Councillor...
Kargil, August 01, 2025 – Government Degree College Kargil honored and bid farewell to 13 faculty members who had been serving the college over the past several years.
The transferred faculty members included Razia Parveen, Rinchen Angmo, Jigmet, Thinles Chondol, Padma Wangchuk, Dr. Rinchen Tundup, Tsewang Gyaltson, Dr. (Lt.) Murtaza Ali, Murtaza (Librarian), Haider Askary, Zahoor Ahmad, Kunzang Dolma, and Nasir Shabani.
Additionally, academic arrangement faculty members who complete...
The Director, Social & Tribal Welfare Department, UT Ladakh, Tashi Dolma (JKAS), chaired a comprehensive review meeting on the implementation and status of the Mission Vatsalya Scheme at the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil. The meeting aimed to evaluate ongoing efforts and strategize improvements in the delivery of child welfare services under the Mission Vatsalya framework.
During the session, District Child Protection Officer, Kargil, Samina Khatoon (JKAS), delivered a detailed PowerPoin...
Leh, August 1, 2025 – Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, convened a high-level meeting today to review the progress of initiatives aimed at deregulating and reducing compliance burdens to enhance the region’s business environment.
The meeting focused on recommendations from a task force targeting eight priority areas. Secretary of Industries & Commerce, Sh. P.T. Rudra Goud, presented key suggestions, which included adopting a flexible zoning framework, eas...
Kargil, August 01, w025 – In a historic milestone for Ladakh’s horticulture sector, the Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jafar Akhoon, today flagged off the first major air shipment of fresh apricots to Mumbai.
The shipment, organized by Halman Apricot, comprises over 10 tons of premium-quality fresh apricots, carefully sourced from the picturesque villages of Batalik, Gargardo, Chulichan, Gongma Kargil, Baroo, and Gongma Minji. This initiative marks a si...
Kargil, August 2, 2025: In a significant step towards ensuring the strict enforcement of tobacco control laws, the District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC), Kargil, carried out the official destruction of seized tobacco products today, August 2, 2025, at 11:30 AM. The event took place at the DTCC Office, Old District Hospital, and Kargil.
The enforcement activity was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Fatima Nissa, District Nodal Officer (NTCP), and Mr. Masood Ahmad, District Consultant (...
Drass, August 1, 2025 — Government Degree College Drass today launched the Mission Clean Indus 2025 initiative, aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action towards keeping the Indus River pollution-free.
The event featured a student-led talk delivered by Noman Raza, highlighting the importance of preserving the river ecosystem and its role in sustaining local livelihoods. A pledge to protect and conserve the Indus was administered by Shaban Parveen, with active participation from stud...
Leh, August 1, 2025: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Regional Office Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology, UT of Ladakh, successfully conducted a comprehensive training program for Aadhaar Operators and Supervisors at the District Panchayat Resource Centre, Leh.
The training session was inaugurated by Ms. Taruna Kataria, Deputy Director, UIDAI RO Chandigarh, along with Mr. Taief Mir and Mr. Vinay D, Assistant Managers, UIDAI RO C...
Leh, August 01, 2025: The Sunni community of District Leh organized a human chain protest at the historical Jama Masjid in Leh to advocate for postponement of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh elections till the delimitation and formation of new districts in Lasakh.
Dr Abdul Qayyum, President of Anjuman Mainul Islam, Leh while speaking to media explicitly requested the postponement of the council elections until the delimitation process is completed.
The existing ...
