Kargil, May 22, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today chaired a detailed review meeting of the various works undergoing in the Rural Development Department (RDD) Kargil.
The meeting was attended by the Executive Councillor RDD, Er. Phunsok Tashi, Director RDD Ladakh Syed Sajad Qadri, ACD RDD & Panchayati Raj Kargil, District Panchayat Officer, Executive Engineer REW, BDOs of all blocks, AEEs, JEs and other staff of RDD Kargil.
...Kargil, May 21, 2025 – A delegation led by Councilor Baroo-Minji Advocate Khadim Hussain, along with Village Education Committee Minji members, met with Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon.
The delegation thanked Dr. Akhoon for his efforts in upgrading Minji High School to a Higher Secondary School, applauding his commitment to providing quality education, especially for underprivileged sections.
The delegation requested Dr. Akhoon to fill the ...
Kargil, May 14, 2025 – In a significant step toward improving waste management infrastructure in Kargil, Chairman/ Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon officially flagged off four solid waste collection vehicles today under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)), issued through the Rural Development Department (RDD), Kargil.
The Hon’ble CEC commended the RDD for launching one of the most impactful waste segregation programs in the region. “This initiative is very cl...
By Shahnaz Qasim
Kargil, January 25: Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, Chief Executive Councillor Kargil, attended the book launch ceremony for Yaseen Ansari’s latest works, kalam-i-Shina and Bazm-e-Ansari. The event was held at the Cultural Academy Hall in Kargil. Dr. Akhoon was the Chief Guest at the event, which was also attended by Councillor Chuliskamboo Altaf Hussain, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kargil Liyaqat Ali, President of AKTTA (All Kargil Travel and Trade Association) Ali Rangyul, and sever...
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New Delhi, January 2: The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Jaffer Akhoon met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address developmental and linguistic demands for the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Dr. Akhoon strongly demanded for the inclusion of Purgi/ Balti as the first official languages of Ladakh, highlighting that over 62% of the population uses these languages. He emphasized the impor...
Kargil, Dec 30, 2024: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today held a meeting regarding the issue of the official language of Ladakh.
Councillor, Sajjad Hussain, Abdul Samad, Advocate Khadim Hussain, Aga Syed-ain-ul Huda, Padma Shri Awardee Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat, besides eminent scholars, writers, literary personalities representing various languages of Kargil including Shina, Purgi, Balti and Brokskat were present in the meeting.
During...
Kargil, Dec 27, 2024: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, led a heartfelt condolence meeting today to pay rich tributes to former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, acknowledging his remarkable contributions to the nation’s progress and development.
The event was attended by Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba, Executive Councillor Kacho Mohd Feroz, Executive Councillor Er. Punchok Tashi, and staff members of LAHDC.
In his address, Dr. Akhoon highlighted...
Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today chaired a meeting at Council Secretariat, to address issues related to Mining Department Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor, Tourism, PHE and I&FC, LAHDC, Kargil; EC, Social Welfare, Animal and Husbandry, LAHDC, Kargil; EC, RDD; EC, Education; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Srikant Balsaheb Suse; Deputy Director, Mining and Geology, UT Ladakh; District Mineral Officer, SDMS of Drass, Shakar Chiktan...
Kargil, Dec 24, 2024: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated the much-awaited Zamindari Khul at Kaksar village.
The project, executed by Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department under the Languishing Scheme, was completed at a total cost of Rs 568.00 lakh.
The CEC was accompanied by Executive Councillor, Kacho Mohd Feroz; Executive Councillor, Er. Punchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse; Councillor, Bhi...
Kargil, Dec 24, 2024: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today flagged off a group of 25 students from various Higher Secondary Schools of Kargil at Council Secretariat for an exposure visit outside the Union Territory and participation in the 25th Rashtra Katha Shivir in Rajkot, Gujarat.
The exposure tour, organized under the RASHTRA AVISHKAR ABHIYAN by SAMAGRA SHIKSHA of the Education Department, Kargil, includes visits to Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Rajkot, providing stu...
