Ladakh Agriculture Secretary Addresses Farmer Concerns in Nubra Valley

Nubra, 31 May 2025: Administrative Secretary of the Agriculture and Horticulture Department, UT Ladakh Bhupesh Chaudhary IAS, visited the villages of Thang, Turtuk, and Tyakshi on the second day of his tour in Nubra Valley.

During his visit to Tyakshi, the Secretary interacted with local villagers and listened to their concerns, particularly regarding the increasing infestation of brown tail moths affecting their crops. He also inspected the affected crop sites to assess the extent of the...

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DLSA Kargil Disposes 153 Cases in National Lok Adalat

Kargil, May 31, 2025 – As per the direction of Ladakh Legal Services Authority, the District Legal Services Authority Kargil organized 2nd National Lok Adalat today here in Kargil.

Five benches were constituted for different kinds of cases pending in the courts like Criminal Compoundable Matters, Civil disputes, Cheque bounce Cases under NI Act, Bank Recovery Cases, MACT, Labour cases, Matrimonial Issues, Compoundable Electricity and Water Bills, land Acquisition cases, Revenue cases, Mun...

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Drug Abuse Awareness Held at GHSS Choskore

Kargil, May 31, 2025 – The District Drug Addiction Centre (DDAC) Kargil, in collaboration with IKMT, JUIAK, and the Department of Education Kargil, organized an important awareness program on drug abuse and its prevention at Government Higher Secondary School Choskore, Kargil.

The Principal of GHSS Choskore, Ms. Sabiha Saif, welcomed the guests and participants with a warm speech. She also spoke about the serious issue of drug abuse and emphasized everyone’s social responsibility to raise...

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Ladakh National Lok Adalat Settles Numerous Cases

Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Sindhu Sharma Judge High Court of J&K and Ladakh and Executive Chairman Ladakh Legal Services Authority, virtually inaugurated the 2nd National Lok Adalat on 31/05/2025 at the District Court Complex Leh. Present on the occasion were Mr. Manoj Parihar Member Secretary and Principal District and Sessions Judge Leh, Mr. Tsewang Phunstog Ld. CJM Leh, Mrs. Phuntsog Angmo Secretary DLSA/ Special Mobile Magistrate Leh, Senior Prosecuting officers, Legal aid Defense Counsels, Ex...

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Nubra Observes World Environment Week with Plantation and Cleanliness Drives

Nubra, 31 May, 2025: Day 2 of World Environment Week in Nubra began with a plantation drive at Sumoor Samstanling Gonpa, in the presence of SDM Nubra, IAS Mukul Beniwal.
Other officials included the Naib Tehsildar Sumoor, the Nodal Officer for World Environment Week, Incharge Range Officer Nubra, BO Diskit, and officials from the Forest and Wildlife Department. Monastery monks also gathered to plant saplings, underscoring the importance of environmental conservation.
Later in the day, a cleanl...

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Ladakh Hoteliers Seek Relief and Tourism Boost

Leh, May 31, 2025: A delegation comprising members of All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (ALHGHA), led by its President, Rigzin Wangmo Lachic, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at Raj Niwas. Chief Secretary, Dr Pawan Kotwal, IAS, was present in the meeting.

At the outset, the delegates expressed their gratitude to the UT Administration, headed by the HLG, for meeting their long-standing demand for a separate electricity tariff ...

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Zanskar Inter-School Tournament Concludes

Zanskar, May 30, 2025 – The Inter-School Tournament 2025, organized by the Zonal Physical Education Officer, Zanskar, concluded today with a grant closing ceremony.

The event, which commenced on 28th of May 2025, witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across the region, highlighting their sports excellence and sportsmanship.

Total number of 15 schools, ranging from Higher Secondary to Middle Schools, showcased their skills in Handball and Volleyball, turning the tournament ...

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Kargil Hosts Marathon for Tobacco-Free Future on World No Tobacco Day

Kargil, May 31, 2025 – In observance of World No Tobacco Day 2025, the District Tobacco Control Cell, Kargil, in collaboration with Team Stringmo, a dynamic group of young girls, organized a vibrant and impactful 5KM Marathon aimed at raising awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco and promoting a healthy, tobacco-free lifestyle in the district. The event was organised with the theme “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products’ by organizing a mar...

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Kargil Health Needs Addressed with Central Health Ministry

Kargil, May 31, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon yesterday visited the Central Ministry of Health and met various officers and Bureaucrats to discuss various issues related to the health sector of Kargil.

During the visit, the CEC met Additional Secretary, Medical Education, Vinod Kotwal (IAS), Additional Secretary, National Health Mission, Govt. Of India, Aradhna Pathak (IAS), Joint Secretary Health, Government of India, Mnashvic Kumar (...

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Joint Cleanliness and Plantation Drive Held in Drass

Drass, May 30, 2025 – A cleanliness drive was organized today at Zero Point, Drass, led by the Forest Department in collaboration with the Wildlife Department Kargil, Tehsil Office Drass, Rural Development Department Drass, Ladakh Pollution Control Committee, Soil Conservation Division Kargil, and the Drass Taxi Union.

The event began with a pledge by all participants to uphold environmental responsibility.

SDM Drass Mr. Vishal Atri and Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Mr. Shakeel Ahmad...

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