Kargil, Ladakh – June 2, 2025 – Authorities in Kargil have released the official pricing for live sheep and goats designated for Qurbani (sacrifice) during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha in 2025. The decision, formalized following a meeting led by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, establishes standardized rates applicable throughout the Kargil District and the Zanskar sub-division in anticipation of the religious festival.
The newly announced rates specify that Goat/Sheep of the Delhi ...
Kargil, June 3: In a significant move to streamline local recruitment and ensure rightful representation in government employment, the Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the Ladakh Civil Services Decentralization and Recruitment Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2025, through an official Gazette dated June 3, 2025.
These rules provide a comprehensive procedure for issuing Domicile Certificates to residents of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The certificate is mandatory fo...
Kargil, June 3: In a historic move that celebrates the linguistic and cultural heritage of the region, the President of India has promulgated the Ladakh Official Languages Regulation, 2025, officially recognizing five languages Purgi, Bhoti, Urdu, Hindi, and English for use in all or any of the official purposes of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
As per the Gazette notification dated June 2, 2025, the Regulation was enacted under the powers conferred by Article 240 of the Constitution and ...
Kargil, June 02, 2025 – In the lead-up to World Environment Day, the Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with HEAL-Ladakh NGO, successfully organized a comprehensive awareness event on the theme “Ending Plastic Pollution” today here at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
The campaign brought together experts, officials, students and local stakeholders to address the growing menace of plastic pollution and to promote sustainable environmental practices in the regi...
Kargil, May 02, 2025 – Animal Husbandry Department, Drass in collaboration with State Bank of India, Branch Drass organised an awareness program on financial assistant to farmers today at Drass Sub-Division.
The program started with a speech by Zakir Hussain, Branch Manager, SBI Drass who gave a detailed presentation about the schemes of different types of financial assistance available for farmers.
Block Veterinary Officer, Mr Amin appraised the issues faced by the existing loan avail...
Drass, June 01, 2025 — In a significant step towards strengthening human-wildlife coexistence, a bear-proof corral was officially handed over today to the community of Sumart Village by Hon’ble Councillor, Lower Constituency, Drass, Mr. Abdul Wahid .
This initiative is part of the ongoing Himalayan Brown Bear Conservation Project led by WWF-India in collaboration with local communities and the Wildlife Department, Kargil.
The bear-proof corral is designed to protect livestock and prope...
Kargil, June 01, 2025: The Ice Hockey Association of Kargil held a significant meeting to deliberate on multiple crucial issues pertaining to the development and regulation of ice hockey in the district. Key discussions focused on the current status and future plans for ice hockey infrastructure, preparation for upcoming tournaments, regulations concerning local clubs, and Ice Hockey National Games.
The meeting was attended by members of the General Body, national-level players, and repre...
Kargil, May 31, 2025 – Scientist-D Gulzar Ahmad Khan from the Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSRTI), Gallander Pampore, under the Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, along with two progressive farmers, Murtaza Ali and Manzoor Hussain, met with Executive Councilor for Social Welfare/Agriculture/Animal & Sheep Husbandry/ICDS, LAHDC, Kargil, Aga Sayeed Mujtaba Mussavi, today.
During the meeting, the delegation discussed the development of mul...
Kargil, May 31, 2025 – As per the direction of Ladakh Legal Services Authority, the District Legal Services Authority Kargil organized 2nd National Lok Adalat today here in Kargil.
Five benches were constituted for different kinds of cases pending in the courts like Criminal Compoundable Matters, Civil disputes, Cheque bounce Cases under NI Act, Bank Recovery Cases, MACT, Labour cases, Matrimonial Issues, Compoundable Electricity and Water Bills, land Acquisition cases, Revenue cases, Mun...
Kargil, May 31, 2025 – The District Drug Addiction Centre (DDAC) Kargil, in collaboration with IKMT, JUIAK, and the Department of Education Kargil, organized an important awareness program on drug abuse and its prevention at Government Higher Secondary School Choskore, Kargil.
The Principal of GHSS Choskore, Ms. Sabiha Saif, welcomed the guests and participants with a warm speech. She also spoke about the serious issue of drug abuse and emphasized everyone’s social responsibility to raise...
