Kargil Seeks NH-301 Compensation from Gadkari

Delhi, May 28, 2025: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today called on Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at New Delhi.

During the meeting detailed discussions were held related to NH-301 Kargil Zanskar National Highway and other important issues of Kargil district.

The main point of discussion was mainly related to 0 to 30 kms, of NH-301 under which land compensation and house compensation was discussed. The meetin...

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Ladakh Observes Menstrual Hygiene Day, Pledges Awareness

LEH, May 28, 2025 – National Health Mission (NHM),UT Ladakh under Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) observed World Menstrual Hygiene Day today at Lotsawa Auditorium Hall, Cultural Academy Leh. The event focused on the crucial theme: “Breaking taboos and raising awareness about the importance of good menstrual management” underscoring the high-level commitment to this vital public health issue. The occasion was graced by First Lady of Ladakh, Neelam Mishra, who served as the Chief Gu...

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Nubra Delegation Seeks HLG’s Intervention for Crucial Bridge Project

Leh, 28 May, 2025: A delegation comprising councillors, political leaders, and community representatives from Nubra, led by Deputy Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Mr. Tsering Angchuk, and Former Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Mr. Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) to request HLG’s intervention in the inclusion of the Shatse Taknak Bridge over the Shayok River in the CRIF sanctions scheme.

The delegation emphasize...

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Ladakh Agriculture Schemes Progress Reviewed

Leh, May 27, 2025: Administrative Secretary of Agriculture, Bhupesh Chaudhary IAS, chaired a review meeting today in Leh to assess the expenditure and progress of various schemes and ongoing projects under the Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Cooperatives in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The meeting featured detailed deliberations on the implementation status of various works under the Special Development Package (SDP) and other key developmental initiatives aimed at enhanci...

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Nationwide ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ for Farmers Launched

KVK Nyoma, the Highest Altitude KVK in India, to Launch Nationwide Campaign ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ in Union Territory of Ladakh.

“Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan”, a nationwide agricultural outreach campaign aimed at empowering farmers with knowledge and tools for the Kharif cropping season. The campaign will be held from 29th May to 12th June 2025 across all states and union territories of India.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in association with the Departm...

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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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CEC Leh Reviews Progress of New Terminal at KBR Airport, Lauds Team for Sustainable Infrastructure Efforts

Leh, May 2: Chairman/CEC Adv. Tashi Gyalson conducted a detailed review of the ongoing construction of the new Domestic Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche (KBR) Airport, Leh.

The visit was aimed at assessing the progress of works and the advanced sustainability features being incorporated into the terminal, which is expected to become a benchmark for modern and environment-friendly airport infrastructure in the country.

Spanning an area of 23,810 square meters, the new termi...

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CEC Leh chairs meeting to discuss transport-related matters

Leh,April 19: The Chairman LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, convened a meeting at the Council Secretariat in the presence of Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk and Bhupesh Chaudhary, Administrative Secretary, SIDCO, UT Ladakh and GM SIDCO/ADDC Sonam Norboo to discuss various transport-related matters, particularly those concerning SIDCO, local unions, and the overall management of public transport services.

The meeting focused on addressing issues related to the permit issuanc...

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Delegation from Likir Calls on CEC Leh Regarding Land Allotment

Leh, April 19: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, in the presence of Dy. Chairman LAHDC, Tsering Angchuk was called on by a delegation of Lhukhil Gonyul Thundel Tsogspa led by Councillor Saspol Constituency, Smanla Dorje Nurboo, to discuss matters regarding land allotment at Likir.

The delegation included the Nambardar, Ex-Sarpanch, Ex-Goba, President, General Secretary, members of Ama Tsogpa, and other representatives from the village.

The CEC gave a patient hearing to the...

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