Kargil, July 6, 2025 – The sacred and solemn day of Ashura-e-Hussaini, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S) and his loyal companions in the holy land of Karbala, was observed with profound devotion, reverence, and grief in Kargil under the auspices of Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil (JUIAK), Ladakh.
Over 30 mourning processions (Azadari Juloos) from various villages and mohallas of Kargil district gathered in the town to pay homage to Sayyed-us-Shuhada (A.S.), who stood as the ...
Kargil, July 5, 2025: Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Kargil, successfully organized a grand Tasua-e-Hussaini procession and majlis today, marking a significant event in the religious calendar. The event was attended by a large number of devotees who gathered at Lal Chowk to Hussaini Park and Zainabia Chowk and proceeded to Hussaini Park, passing through prominent landmarks such as Fatima Chowk, Isna Asharia Chowk, and Lal Chowk and Khomeini Chowk.
The procession was characterized by ferven...
Leh, July 4, 2025: In a significant step towards fostering self reliance and promoting an entrepreneurial mindset among Ladakhi youth, the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh, through its flagship initiative Enterprising Ladakh, organized a three-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Program (EAP) at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Leh from July 2 to 4, 2025.
The program is being implemented by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, under the guidanc...
Kargil, July 05, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Kargil town and conducted an extensive assessment of the preparations for the upcoming Ashura processions in Kargil town.
Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police, Shree Ram R, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho and other district officials, Dr. Akhoon visited various medical camps established at key l...
Kargil, July 4, 2025 — Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, chaired a meeting today to discuss duties and responsibilities of Zonal Magistrates and Sector Magistrates in connection with Moharram processions in Kargil Town. Various aspects of the arrangements of the District Administration were also discussed. Emphasis was laid on ensuring the peaceful and smooth conduct of the religious events.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Imtee...
Leh, July 3, 2025 – The second quarterly inspection of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) warehouse in Leh was conducted today at the Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra. The inspection was led by District Election Officer/ Deputy Commissioner Leh Romil Singh Donk, SSP Leh Shruti Arora and Assistant Chief Electoral Officer Delex Namgyal, with representatives from various political parties also present.
During the inspection, officials thoroughly checked the functionality of CCTV cameras for both da...
Leh, July 2, 2025: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory.
This milestone follows the establishment of a unique...
Leh, June 30, 2025: The 12th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife of UT Ladakh was held at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd). The agenda of the meeting centred on the report presented by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to the Hon’ble members of the State Board for Wildlife regarding the rationalisation of the Karakoram (Nubra-Shayok) Wildlife Sanctuary and the High-Altitude Cold ...
Kargil, June 30, 2025 — The Yawar Self Help Group (SHG) formally launched its products at a ceremony held today at Panchayat A in Pashkum. The event was organised by the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), showcasing the entrepreneurial efforts of rural women in the region.
Executive Councillor (EC) Kacho Mohammad Feroz was the Chief Guest at the event, which was also attended by Sheikh Ahmad, Block Development Officer (BDO) Dr. Sarwar Shehzad (JKAS), and key NRLM officials includi...
Date: 30th June 2025 | Location: Eco Park, Leh, UT Ladakh The Department of Sheep Husbandry, in collaboration with the Central Wool Development Board (CWDB), proudly hosted the inauguration of EKTA – Exhibition cum Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage today at Eco Park, Leh. The event served as a vibrant platform for promoting and strengthening Ladakh’s textile and wool sectors, especially the world-renowned Pashmina industry.
Dr. Mohmed Jafar, Chief Executive Councillor, Kargil, grace...
