Kargil, August 7, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended the National Handloom Day event organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, UT Ladakh, and inaugurated a seven-day Craft Mela at TFC Kargil.
Various stalls by the Handloom and Handicraft Department, artisans, SHG groups, EDI, DIC, and affiliated societies showcased a wide range of products, including knitted items, carpets, woollen toys, caps, and shawls.
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Kargil, July 09, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today visited the flood-affected villages of Stakpa, Malikbar Thama, Malikbar Kilma, Yakza, and surrounding areas to assess the ongoing restoration efforts and address public grievances.
During the visit, the CEC reviewed the progress of ongoing works, particularly the diversion of floodwater back to its original course and the restoration of essential services. He interacted with t...
Kargil, June 21, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon convened a meeting in his chamber to discuss measures for traffic decongestion in Kargil Town.
During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon primarily focused on the dismantling of the bottleneck near Dak Bungalow, the early completion of the link road connecting the new Iqbal Bridge, and the construction of a new link road adjacent to Fatima Chowk.
He also deliberated on other possible alternatives ...
Kargil, June 19, 2025 — In a continued effort to reach out to rural communities and strengthen grassroots-level infrastructure, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today visited Sangrah village, where he personally handed over essential items to support local community centres.
During the visit, Dr. Akhoon distributed kitchen sets, shamiyanas (tents), and tarpaulin sheets to three community centres in Sangrah. These items will be used for communit...
