Kargil Fisheries Outreach Promotes Digital Platform, Distributes Equipment

Kargil, May 28, 2025 – The Department of Fisheries successfully concluded a day-long outreach program for fish farmers on the National Fisheries Digital Platform on Tuesday at newly constructed Office of the Assistant Director Fisheries, Kharool Kargil.

The Department of Fisheries, Kargil, organized this program under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PMMKSSY). The program was attended by Executive Councilor for Tourism and Fisheries, Sh. Kacho Mohd Feroz, as the Chief ...

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Massive Plantation Drive Culminates at GDC Zanskar with Over 500 Saplings Planted

Zanskar, May 26, 2025 – A large-scale plantation drive by Anjuman-e-Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil, under its green initiative Al Hima-Laya Green Mission and Research Centre, concluded at Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar on Monday. The initiative saw the planting of over 500 saplings of indigenous tree species on the college campus.

The drive was graced by Executive Councillor for Tourism and Zanskar Affairs, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Phuntsok Tashi, who served as the chief guest.

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India has become 4th largest economy: NITI CEO

NEW DELHI, May 25: India has become the fourth largest economy in the world, overtaking Japan, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam has said.
Subrahmanyam said the overall geopolitical and economic environment is favourable to India. “We are the fourth largest economy as I speak. We are a USD 4 trillion economy as I speak,” he said.
Citing IMF data, Subrahmanyam said India today is larger than Japan. Till 2024, India was the fifth-largest economy in the world.
“It is only the US, China and Germany w...

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Ladakh Expedites Land Digitisation Efforts

Leh, May 26, 2025 – Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal, in his capacity as CEO of the Ladakh Land Records Management Agency (LLARMA), chaired the 13th Governing Body Meeting to assess the progress of the Digital India Land Records Modernization (DILRM) Project in Ladakh. The virtual meeting addressed crucial aspects of the land digitisation initiative, including the revision of vendor rates as per General Financial Rules (GFR), the current status of the DILRM Project, the necessity of digital ...

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Bear-Proof Corral Handed Over to Community in Azuri Village, Pandrass

Drass | May 25, 2025 — In a significant step towards strengthening human-wildlife coexistence, a bear-proof corral was officially handed over today to the community of Azuri Village, Pandrass, by Hon’ble Councillor Mr. Abdul Samad (Upper Constituency), Drass.

This initiative is part of the ongoing Himalayan Brown Bear Conservation Project led by WWF-India in collaboration with local communities and the Wildlife Department, Kargil.

The bear-proof corral is designed to protect livestock ...

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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...

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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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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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BMO Khaltse Holds Medical Mobile Unit Camp at Urbis Village

The Block Medical Officer (BMO) Khaltse, Dr. Shamim Ahmad, organized a Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) camp on May 21, 2025, at Urbis village to provide essential healthcare services to the local population.

The camp offered a wide range of medical services, including gynecological consultations, cervical and breast cancer screenings, hypertension screening, NCDs Screening and Laboratory test. Additionally, cataract screening was conducted under the National Programme for Control of Blindness a...

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Ladakh Tourism Seeks Relief Following Pahalgam Attack, Indo-Pak Situation

Leh, May 19, 2025- The Deputy Commissioner Leh Santosh Sukhadeve convened a crucial meeting at DC Office Conference Hall on May 19, to address the concerns of the local hotel and guest house associations. The meeting was called in response to a representation received from stakeholders of Tourism Sector.
During the meeting, President All Ladakh Hotels and Guest Houses Association, Leh Rigzin Lachic presented a four point demand which focused on the impact of recent Pahalgam terrorist attack f...

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