DC Kargil chairs NCORD meeting to step up anti-drug efforts; Focus on awareness, coordination, and rehabilitation

Kargil, July 15, 2025: Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today chaired the monthly meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Center (NCORD) Mechanism at his office chamber. The meeting was convened in compliance with the directives from the State Level NCORD Meeting of UT Ladakh.

SSP Kargil, Division Forest Officer, Wildlife Warden Kargil, Excise and Taxation Officer Kargil, District Drugs Controller, Chairperson, Child Welfare Commit...

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MP Haji Hanifa Concludes Batalik Tour, Assures Development and Drought Relief

Kargil, July 15, 2025 — On the third day of his constituency tour, Hon’ble Member of Parliament Haji Hanifa Jan, accompanied by Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain, Councillor Silmo Feroz Ahmad Khan, Councillor Sodh Manzoor Hussain, and nominated Councillor Gurmeth Angchuk, visited several villages in the Batalik region.

The team covered key locations including Batalik, Darchiks, Garkone, Gargardoo, Chulichan, Lalung, Silmo, Barchey, Apati, Yourbaltak, Tumail, and Chutumail. During the vis...

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CEC Kargil Extends Gratitude to Former Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh for His Distinguished Service

Kargil, July 15, 2025 – On behalf of the people of Kargil and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended heartfelt gratitude to Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) for his distinguished and sincere service as the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

Dr. Akhoon acknowledged that the Hon’ble LG’s frequent visits to Kargil have left a profound impact on the collective consciousness of the people. The...

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5th meeting of Union Territory Level Security Committee (UTLSC) for the UT of Ladakh held

Leh, July 15, 2025: The 5th meeting of Union Territory Level Security Committee (UTLSC) for the UT of Ladakh was held today at Hotel ‘The Grand Dragon Ladakh’, Leh under the Chairmanship of Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh and under the aegis of Shri Chandrashekhar Azad, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, UT of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

The meeting was also attended by Dr. S D Singh Jamwal, DGP, Ladakh Police, Shri Prabhat Ranjan, IPS (Retd), Security Adviser,...

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Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal chairs 4th UT-Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) meeting of RBI in Ladakh

Leh July 15: Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired the 4th Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) meeting convened by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Leh on July 15. 

The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among financial regulators and government departments to address rising concerns related to digital payment frauds and financial scams.

Shri Chandrashekhar Azad, Regional Director of RBI for J&K and Ladakh, delivered a...

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DC Leh convenes meeting on Homestay Survey in Urban area of Leh

Leh, July 15, 2025: The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk (IAS), chaired a meeting regarding the homestay survey in urban areas of Leh. The meeting took place in VC room DC Office, Leh on July 14.

During the meeting it was discussed that many of the home stays, though technically in urban zones, are family run, agriculture based, and provide a cultural homestay experience. Due to their urban classification, they are currently ineligible for benefits under the homestay scheme. To a...

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Enterprising Ladakh organizes 3 Days Entrepreneurship Awareness Program at ITI Kargil

 Kargil, July 14, 2025: As part of a focused initiative to foster self-reliance and entrepreneurial thinking among the youth of Ladakh, Enterprising Ladakh Centre, the flagship program of the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh kicked off a three-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Program (EAP) at ITI Kargil on Monday.

The program is a step towards empowering the region’s youth and women through innovation, skill development, and enterprise creation. It is being implemented by the Entre...

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DC Leh Reviews Preparations for PMO Director’s Visit to Vibrant Villages in Leh District

Leh, July 14,2025: In view of the upcoming visit of Ms. Sweta Singh, IFS, Director, Prime Minister’s Office, to Vibrant Villages in Leh District, Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk, IAS, chaired a review meeting today at VC Room of DC office Leh to assess progress and finalize arrangements.

The DC Leh directed all concerned departments to present detailed reports on the progress of work under their respective sectors. The Health and Education Departments were specifically instructe...

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ALSWAC President Meets Ladakh University VC, Receives Assurances on Key Student Issues

University of Ladakh kargil campus, July 10, 2025 — Aba Idrees , President of the All Ladakh Students’ Welfare Association, Chandigarh (ALSWAC), met with Prof. Saket Kushwaha, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Ladakh University, to discuss long-standing academic concerns. He also appreciated the VC for introducing new courses at the university.

Key topics discussed included the upgradation of Sankoo Campus to a full-fledged degree college, to which the VC assured he will raise the matter with hi...

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World Population Day Observed at MMS Chutuk by DIET Kargil

Kargil, July 11: On the occasion of World Population Day, the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Kargil organized an awareness programme at MMS Chutuk. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation, with 46 students engaging in a painting competition and 35 students showcasing their ideas through an essay writing competition.

The event was graced by Sh. S. D. Namgyal, Principal DIET Kargil, as the Chief Guest, who addressed the gathering and highlighted the significance ...

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