Kargil Gears Up for Tribal Outreach “Dharti Aaba Abhiyan”

Kargil, May 24, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shri Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, today convened a meeting with heads of key departments and officials to review preparations for the upcoming “Dharti Aaba Abhiyan – Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camps,” scheduled to be held across the district from 15th June to 30th June 2025.

The campaign is being launched under the national initiatives — Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyaan (PM JANMAN) and the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Ut...

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DLSA Kargil Trains Para Legal Volunteers

Kargil, May 25, 2025 – District Legal Services Authority, Kargil organized three days Orientation – Induction – Refresher and Community Mediation Training to the Adhikar Mitra (Para Legal Volunteers) of district Kargil from 22nd to 24th of May, 2025 at Conference Hall Baroo, Kargil.

The inaugural cum orientation session was attended by Ms. Spalzes Angmo Chairman, DLSA Kargil, Mr. Wangial Tsering CJM Kargil, Mr. Chemit Yurgyal Secretary DLSA Kargil, Ms. Deldan Angmo Chairman TLSC Sankoo, A...

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Ladakh Issues New Guidelines for Rent-a-Bike Trade Licenses

Leh/Kargil, Ladakh – The Office of the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), UT Ladakh, has released updated guidelines concerning the issuance and renewal of Trade Licenses under the Rent a Motor Cycle Scheme, 1997. Circular No. 01, dated May 24, 2025, outlines the application process, eligibility criteria, and additional conditions for operating a rent-a-bike business in the region.
According to the circular, the application for a new or renewed Trade License must be made in Form 1 to the Licen...

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GDC Sankoo Hosts Biodiversity Day Workshop on Ethical Conservation

Kargil, May 23, 2024 – The Department of Zoology, Government Degree College (GDC) Sankoo Campus, marked International Biodiversity Day with a hands-on workshop centered around the award-winning PARTNERS Principle for ethical and community-based conservation. The event was organized in collaboration with the Wildlife Protection Division Kargil and Peace rChan.

The event brought together wildlife officials, faculty members from biological sciences, and students pursuing skill enhancement co...

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Ladakh U20 Impresses at Nationals, Seeks More Support

Leh, May 22, 2025: The Ladakh U20 Football Team has returned after a commendable performance at the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship 2025 held in Chhattisgarh.

The team met with Secretary, Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, Vikram Singh Malik and briefed him on their tournament journey, experiences, and key achievements.

The players also highlighted the areas where additional infrastructural and logistical support is needed to further improve ...

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CEC Kargil Reviews RDD Works, Emphasizes Timely and Quality Execution

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.

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University of Ladakh Adopts Five-Day Working Week Across All Campuses

Kargil, May 21, 2025: In a significant administrative development, the University of Ladakh has announced the implementation of a five-day working week, effective from June 1, 2025.

The new schedule, which applies to all campuses and affiliated colleges of the University, designates Monday to Friday as working days, while Saturday and Sunday will be observed as weekly holidays.

The decision follows internal recommendations aimed at improving academic efficiency, staff well-being, and i...

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CEC Kargil Honored for Minji School Upgrade

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 ...

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Emergency Preparedness Initiative Launched in Kargil

Kargil, May 19, 2025 – The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kargil, in collaboration with the Union Territory Disaster Response Force (UTDRF) Kargil, organized a comprehensive Disaster Preparedness and Awareness Camp in Kargil.

The camp aimed to educate the general public—especially members of the taxi, bus, and truck unions—on emergency response techniques and life-saving methods in the event of various disasters.

The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Ass...

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Balti Language Celebrated at GDC Drass

Kargil, May 19, 2025 – Government Degree College (GDC), Drass, in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Territories of Indus and the Balti Coordination Committee, Drass, organized a grand Felicitation Ceremony cum Cultural Event today. The program was aimed at celebrating and promoting the rich heritage of the Balti language and literature.

The event was graced by the presence of several distinguished personalities from Kargil district. The Guest of Honour, Padma Shri ...

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