Kargil, December 24/ VOL News Desk/ The Hajj Committee, UT Ladakh, organized a farewell programme organised by the Hajj Committee, UT Ladakh, to felicitate the outgoing Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS, on the occasion of his superannuation. The event was attended by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon; Mohd Hanifa Jan, Member of Parliament, Ladakh and others.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon congratulated Dr. P...
Kargil, December 22/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess winter preparedness and strengthen inter-departmental coordination, with a special focus on maintaining connectivity through Zojila Pass and other sub-divisional roads linking remote areas with the district headquarters, besides ensuring uninterrupted delivery of essential services across the district.
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Kargil, December 15, 2025/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon, also the Councillor of Thasgam–Thovina Constituency, today distributed electrical induction cooktops among beneficiaries belonging to economically weaker sections. The cooktops were provided by the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) under the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP).
The NECP is a flagship initiative of the Bureau of Energy Eff...
Kargil, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation led by former Panch Asgar Ali from Thasgam village, Sankoo, called on the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today at his office chamber. During the meeting, the delegation apprised the CEC of several pressing grievances and developmental requirements faced by the residents of Thasgam.
The delegation highlighted the urgent need for repairing the old drinking-water pipeline, which has long ca...
Kargil, December 06/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the Annual Day Celebration of Government High School Lalung as the Chief Guest.
Addressing the gathering, the Hon’ble CEC congratulated the students, parents, teachers and the Village Education Committee for their continuous cooperation and support, which has significantly contributed to strengthening the school’s academic environment. He appreciate...
Jammu, December 1/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today met Shri M. Raju, Administrative Secretary, General Administration Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, in Jammu.
During the meeting, the Hon’ble CEC discussed the apportionment of staff both from the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir to the Union Territory of Ladakh and from Ladakh to Jammu & Kashmir. He emphasized that a fair, transparent and time-bound ap...
Jammu, November 18/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today met Mohammad Aijaz (IAS), Administrative Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Department, Jammu & Kashmir. During the meeting, the Hon’ble CEC discussed issues related to road improvement, blacktopping of link roads and other public infrastructure concerns affecting residents from Kargil living in Bathindi and nearby areas.
Later on, the Hon’ble CEC met the Deputy Dire...
Kargil, November 10/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon today attended the inaugural ceremony of the District-Level Mela organized under the National Livestock Mission at Sankoo. The event was formally inaugurated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Akhoon thanked the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor for gracing the event and termed the Sankoo Subdivision as a deserving regio...
Kargil, November 10/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon today attended the inaugural ceremony of the ₹9.97 crore Lift Irrigation Scheme Sodh Phase-I, which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Akhoon congratulated the people of Sodh for the fulfillment of their long-pending demand and acknowledged the hardships faced by the residents due to recurring droug...
Kargil, November 07/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kargil, Shri Nitin Yadav.
Prior to this appointment, Shri Yadav served as the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kargil, where he was appreciated for his dedication and effective policing. The CEC Kargil commended his previous contributions and expressed confidence that in his new role...
