LEH, LADAKH – June 27, 2025 – The First Ladakh Astro Festival, 2025, commenced on 27th June, 2025 with a grand inaugural ceremony at The District Panchayat Resource Centre, Agling, Leh. The festival, a collaborative effort between the Tourism Department of UT Leh and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), aims to foster interest in astronomy, promote scientific temperament among the youth, and boost sustainable astro-tourism in the region. The participants included a keen contingent of ...
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NPTI Punjab Conducts Training on Rooftop Solar Scheme for PDD Kargil Officials
Kargil, June 27, 2025 – The National Power Training Institute (NPTI), Nangal, Punjab, under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, conducted a two-day capacity building programme on grid-connected rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY). The training was held at the Conference Hall in Kargil and targeted officials from the Power Development Department (PDD), Kargil.
Dr. M. Ravichandra Babu, Director of NPTI, welcomed participants and emphasized the ...
52nd RBVP District Level Science Exhibition Concludes at DIET Kargil
Kargil, June 26, 2025 – The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Kargil successfully conducted the 52nd RBVP District Level Science Exhibition, Elementary Level, showcasing the innovative talents of young scientists from across the district.
The exhibition, inaugurated by Chief Guest Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, CEO Kargil, and Sh. SD Namgyal, Principal DIET Kargil, featured 20 exceptional models across 6 thematic areas. The event also showed the presence of ZEOs, DIET Kargil Facult...
Dr. Sonam Wangchok Conducts Heritage Assessment Tour in Zanskar
Zanskar, June 2025 — Dr. Sonam Wangchok, founder of the Himalayan Cultural Heritage
Foundation (HCHF), conducted an extensive site visit to several significant heritage sites
across Zanskar, including major monasteries and nunneries. The visit was carried out in
response to an earlier request from the Hon’ble Executive Councillor of LAHDC Kargil, Shri
Phuntsok Tashi.
A key focus of the visit was the Dukhang (main assembly hall) of Phuktal Monastery, which
was recently damaged by falling rock f...
Deputy Commissioner Kargil Attends Final Match of Dardic Premier League Cricket Tournament at Biamathang
Kargil, June 26, 2025 – Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, today attended the final match of the Dardic Premier League Cricket Tournament, organized by DLS Club Shimsha at Khree Sultan Choo Stadium, Biamathang, Kargil.
The event witnessed the esteemed presence of Councillor Abdul Wahid, Councillor Abdul Samad, Councillor Altaf Hussain, DYSSO Kargil Abid Ali among others.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner congratulated DLS Club Shimsha for organizing th...
WWF, School Education Department host Mission Khoryug Award Ceremony; ADC Kargil Imteeaz Kacho presides as Chief Guest
Kargil, June 26, 2025 – In collaboration with School Education Department, Kargil, WWF-India held Mission Khoryug’s Award Ceremony and Teachers’ Orientation Workshop under its flagship environmental education initiative, Mission Khoryug.
The orientation session was aimed to empower Government school teachers with the tools, knowledge and strategies needed to implement Mission Khoryug’s unique six-milestone approach towards environmental education across schools in States/UTs.
Speaking ...
Acting CEC Kacho Feroz Reviews Muharram Preparedness in Kargil, Ensures Key Services at Major Congregation Sites
Kargil, June 26, 2025 – In view of the upcoming holy month of Muharram, Acting Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohammad Feroz, today visited key religious institutions to assess the preparedness for the observance of the sacred days.
Kacho Feroz visited the premises of Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil (JUAIK) and the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), two of the largest socio-religious organisations in the district, to take stock of the arrangements b...
Flash Flood in Stakpa Nalla; SDM Sankoo Orders Urgent Restoration Measures
Kargil, June 26, 2025 – Following the flash flood that struck Stakpa Nalla on Wednesday, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Sankoo, Sh. Waseem Ramzan (JKAS), dispatched a multidisciplinary team to assess damage to public infrastructure and private properties.
The assessment team, led by Tehsildar Sankoo, Sh. Talib Hussain, and accompanied by Hon’ble Councilor Lankerchay, Sh. Ghulam Haider, inspected the affected areas. Their assessment covered damage to trees, agricultural land, internal ro...
NCST Member Reviews Tribal Welfare Schemes in Kargil, Emphasises SHG Empowerment and Women’s Inclusion
Kargil, June 26, 2025 – Dr Asha Lakra, Hon’ble Member of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), chaired a key meeting today at the Conference Hall, Baroo, to review the implementation of welfare programmes and centrally sponsored schemes for Scheduled Tribes in the Kargil district.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS); Senior Superintendent of Police, Shri Ram R.; Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho; Joint Directo...
CEC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon Welcomes 239 Haj Pilgrims from Ladakh
Kargil, June 26, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today warmly received the Haj pilgrims from Ladakh who returned after successfully completing the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. The CEC was accompanied by Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain.
A total of 239 pilgrims from Ladakh UT performed the Hajj this year. All the pilgrims returned in good health and high spirits, marking the successful culmination of their spiritual journey.
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