High-intensity Rainfall at Khawos: Timely Administrative Action Restores Road Access and Services

Acting on the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), SDM Sankoo, along with officials from various departments, rushed to the affected site to assess the damage and initiate immediate relief measures.

Upon inspection, it was found that the main link road to Khawos was blocked by debris, with a significant portion of private land buried under mud, boulders, and uprooted trees. Irrigation channels in the area also sustained severe damage.

Treating the matter as a ...

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DC Kargil reviews preparedness for Independence Day celebrations 

The meeting was attended by SSP Kargil Shree Ram R, ADC Kargil Imteaaz Kacho, Joint Director Finance and CCF, Iftikhar Hussain, SDMs of all sub-divsions virtually attended the event, besides all sectoral heads and district officers were present during the meeting.

During the meeting DC Rakesh took a review of preparatory activities being undertaken by the line departments and necessary facilities and arrangements being put in place for the smooth and peaceful conduct of Independence Day i...

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DC Kargil Chairs Meeting on Revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls 2025

Kargil, August 08, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, who is also the District Election Officer (DEO), today chaired a meeting to review and discuss the ongoing process for the Revision of Panchayat Electoral Rolls 2025.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil/Deputy Election Officer, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ERO), Project Officer Wages (ACD), District Panchayat Officer, Headquarter to DC, Kargil, District Informatics Officer (NIC), Elect...

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DC Kargil Visits Nam Suru to review Preparations for Suru Summer Festival

Kargil, August 7, 2025: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar IAS today visited Yokma Namsuru in the Sub-Division Sankoo to review the on-ground preparations for the upcoming Suru Summer Festival and to take stock of various developmental and public issues facing the area.

Councillor Parkachik Agha Ainul Huda, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Sankoo, Executive Engineers from PHE Kargil, Mechanical Division, I&FC Kargil, SVD Sankoo, Tehsildar Taisuru, Assistant Director To...

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DC Kargil reviews arrangements for observance of Arbaeen E Hussaini

Kargil, August 06, 2025: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the observance of Chehlum/Arbaeen E Hussaini procession in Kargil.

The meeting covered various arrangements related to Arbaeen-e-Hussaini, where in the DC Kargil instructed officers to ensure that all necessary facilities are made available to the public and emphasized the importance of unobstructed access for ambulances during the processions.

Key aspect...

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DC Kargil Chairs Revenue Review Meeting at Revenue Complex Zanskar

Zankar, July 21, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today chaired a review meeting at the Revenue Complex, Zanskar, to assess the ongoing development works and streamline revenue related activities in the region.

SDM, Zanskar, Mohd Hassan, Executive Engineer, R&B, Zanskar, Naib Tehsildars of Padum and Lungnaq, beside Girdawar Qanoongos, Patwaris and other revenue officials were present. 

During the meeting, the DC directed the R&B Division Zanskar to ensure completion...

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DC Kargil chairs NCORD meeting to step up anti-drug efforts; Focus on awareness, coordination, and rehabilitation

Kargil, July 15, 2025: Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today chaired the monthly meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Center (NCORD) Mechanism at his office chamber. The meeting was convened in compliance with the directives from the State Level NCORD Meeting of UT Ladakh.

SSP Kargil, Division Forest Officer, Wildlife Warden Kargil, Excise and Taxation Officer Kargil, District Drugs Controller, Chairperson, Child Welfare Commit...

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DC Kargil chairs meeting to form district animal welfare society

Kargil, July 15, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner and CEO of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), chaired a meeting on Tuesday to facilitate the formation of the District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The meeting took place at the DC’s office chamber and was attended by key officials, including Senior Superintendent of Police Shri Ram R., Divisional Forest Officer Shakeel Ahmad, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. Gulzar Hussain, Wild...

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DC Kargil holds public darbar in Yaldor, visits Army post at Gyamsokh

Kargil, July 13, 2025 — The Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, visited Yaldor village and held a public darbar to address local issues. During the interaction, he received several public representations and assured the villagers of prompt and necessary action.

Later, the DC visited Gyamsokh village, where the 12 Dogra Regiment of the Indian Army is stationed. He also visited the Zero Point of the Army post, accompanied by the Commanding Officer.

As part of his vis...

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DC Kargil Reviews Beautification Plans for Bul Bul Bagh and Sher Bagh

Kargil, July 7, 2025: Deputy Commissioner and CEO of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, chaired a review meeting on Monday to discuss the beautification and development of Bul Bul Bagh and Sher Bagh, two prominent recreational spaces in Kargil town.

The meeting, held at the DC’s Office Chamber, was attended by key officials, including the Executive Engineers of R&B and Kargil Development Authority (KDA), Executive Officer of the Municipal Commit...

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