Celebration of 90th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at Diskit, Nubra

Nubra, July 6, 2025:To commemorate the 90th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the members of the Diskit Cultural and Welfare Society, Diskit Monastery, and its benefactors organized a grand celebration marked with great enthusiasm.

The Hon’ble Deputy Chief Executive Councillor, Shri Tsering Angchok, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event was also attended by Councillor of Hunder Constituency, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Mr. Mukul Beniwal, monks from  v...

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AKSAD Observed Ashura with the Theme “Imam Hussain (a.s.), the Voice of Oppressed People”

Delhi, July 06, 2025 – The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his faithful companions in the land of Karbala who fought against falsehood and oppression.

The Ashura procession started after the Zuhr and Asr prayers from the Shia Jama Masjid, Kashmere Gate and culminated at Panja Sharif Dargah, where hundreds of students participated. Students chanted nohas paying rich tribute to Imam Hussain (a.s.).

The entire p...

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Jamiat ul Ulema Immersed in Mourning and Spiritual Reflection on Ashura

Kargil, July 6, 2025 – The sacred and solemn day of Ashura-e-Hussaini, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S) and his loyal companions in the holy land of Karbala, was observed with profound devotion, reverence, and grief in Kargil under the auspices of Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil (JUIAK), Ladakh.

Over 30 mourning processions (Azadari Juloos) from various villages and mohallas of Kargil district gathered in the town to pay homage to Sayyed-us-Shuhada (A.S.), who stood as the ...

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Army jawan rescues two civilians trapped in land cum mud slide outburst on Khalsar-agham-shyok road

The Khalsar–Agham–Shyok Road, a key axis connecting Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso, has four major Nallah crossings which regularly witness high discharge, leading to frequent disruptions in traffic and movement during summers. The road is important not only from a strategic standpoint but also for civilian connectivity and tourism in the Ladakh region.

Teams from 111 RCC / 753 BRTF / Project HIMANK have been continuously engaged in maintaining and keeping this stretch open by carrying out r...

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IKMT Observe Ashura-e-Hussaini with Solemnity and Grandeur

Kargil, 6th July 2025: Thousands of devotees, lovers of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh), and followers of Ahl-ul-Bait commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his companions on the occasion of Ashura-e-Hussain, the 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram 1447 Hijri (2025), under the banner of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Kargil.

The day was marked by large processions, mourning gatherings, and impassioned tributes to the martyrs of Karbala, reinforcing the timeless message of justice, resista...

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DC Leh Holds Preparatory Meeting for His Holiness Dalai Lama’s Visit and 90th Birthday Celebrations

Leh, July 2, 2025 – The Deputy Commissioner, Leh,  Romil Singh Donk (IAS) chaired a crucial preparatory meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the celebration of his 90th birthday in Leh, at the conference hall,  DC Office, Leh on July 2.

The Senior Vice President of Ladakh Buddhist Association Leh, Rigzin Dorjey shared that the 90th birthday of His Holiness will be celebrated with great enthusiasm over two days and one night—from July 5 t...

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Secretary MSME reviews industrial growth and MSME ecosystem in Ladakh

Leh, June 30: Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, Shri S.C.L Das (IAS), chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Leh to assess the current industrial scenario and the status of MSMEs in the Union Territory of Ladakh. 

The meeting focused on reviewing UDYAM registrations, the progress of industrial estates, existing policies, and various central schemes aimed at supporting Micro Small and Medium enterprises in the region.

Principal Secr...

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CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Chairs Meeting to Review Compensation and Progress on NH-301

Kargil, July 02, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at addressing public concerns and streamlining the progress of the NH-301 highway project, Chief Executive Councillor, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a high-level meeting today at the Council Secretariat, LAHDC Kargil. The meeting was convened following the initiative of Hon’ble Member of Parliament, UT Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, who emphasized the importance of clarity and coordination in the execution of such a major infrastructure project....

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UT Administration initiates filling vacant posts after formalising domicile and reservation rules

Leh, July 2, 2025: Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory.

This milestone follows the establishment of a unique...

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Kargil Students Shine in Japan’s Sakura Science Exchange; CEC Felicitates Participants

Kargil, July 02, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today facilitated two students from Kargil Arif Hussain of Higher Secondary School Akchamal and Zahra Batool of Government Higher Secondary School Trespone who successfully represented the district in the prestigious Sakura Science Exchange Programme held in Japan.

Executive Councillor for Education, Zakir Hussain, Councilor Chiktan Kacho Liyaqat Khan and Chief Education Officer Kargil So...

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