Kargil, May 25, 2025 – Baqirya Health Care & Research Centre (BHC&RC), the health wing of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), in collaboration with Voluntary Medicare Society Kashmir, successfully conducted a Free Hearing Aid Distribution and Hearing Screening Camp today at Bemathang, Kargil. The event was inaugurated by the esteemed Deputy Commissioner of Kargil, Mr. Srikant Bala Saheb Suse (IAS) in the presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Mr. Kacho Imtiyaz (JKAS)and Chairman...
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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...
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...
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...
Ladakhi Mountaineer Scales Kangchenjunga Under ‘Har Shikhar Tiranga’
Leh, Ladakh —
Bringing immense pride to Ladakh union territory ,Nb Subedar Tsewang Chosgail has successfully summited Mt. Kangchenjunga (8,586 m), the highest mountain of India and world’s 3rd highest mountain, as a member of team of the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS). The expedition was led by renowned mountaineer Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal.
Chosgail, A seasoned mountaineer with over 15 years of high-altitude climbing experience and 35 mountaineering exped...
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...
Leh Gears Up for UPSC Civil Services Exam on May 25
Leh, May 23, 2025: The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, chaired a preparatory meeting today to examine the preparedness for the upcoming UPSC Civil Services Examination, scheduled for May 25, 2025 at the Conference Hall, DC Office Leh. A total of 301 aspirants are appearing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination at EJM College Leh.
The meeting was attended by UPSC Inspecting Officer, Additional Superintendent of Police, along with the Venue Supervisor, Custodian, Magistrate, Invig...
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 ...
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.
...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...