SEMOK Organises Annual Cleanliness Drive at Karpo Khar, Kargil

Kargil, June 22, 2025:
The Students Educational Movement of Kargil (SEMOK) successfully conducted its annual cleanliness drive at Karpo Khar, a popular picnic spot in Kargil. Upholding its tradition of environmental responsibility, SEMOK organised the drive with the active participation of its executive and general members.

During the drive, members diligently cleaned the area, collecting and properly disposing of garbage in designated dustbins. The initiative not only helped restore the s...

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CEC Dr Jaffer Chairs Meeting to Tackle Traffic Congestion in Kargil Town

Kargil, June 21, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon convened a meeting in his chamber to discuss measures for traffic decongestion in Kargil Town.

During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon primarily focused on the dismantling of the bottleneck near Dak Bungalow, the early completion of the link road connecting the new Iqbal Bridge, and the construction of a new link road adjacent to Fatima Chowk.

He also deliberated on other possible alternatives ...

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Sarhad Shauryathon – a grand event to honour the Kargil heroes held at Drass

Kargil, June 22, 2025 – Sarhad Shauryathon, a race to honour the valour and sacrifice of Kargil heroes, was held today at the iconic Kargil War Memorial in Drass, drawing a large number of participants from across Ladakh and the rest of the country.

The event was graced by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC-Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon who lauded the initiative and expressed deep gratitude to the armed forces for their sacrifices and congratulated the organisers for the...

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DLSA Kargil celebrates International Yoga Day at District Court Complex

Kargil, June 21, 2025 – As per the direction of the Hon’ble High Court of J&K and Ladakh and as per the action plan provided by the Ladakh Legal Services Authority, the District Legal Services Authority Kargil celebrated International Yoga Day on 21st June 2025 in the premises of District Court Complex Kargil.

The event was held under the Chairmanship of Ms. Spalzes Angmo Chairman DLSA in the presence of Mr. Wangial Tsering Ld. CJM Kargil, Mr. Chemit Yurgyal Ld. Secretary DLSA Kargil. The...

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GDC Drass hosts vibrant cultural programme celebrating Sanskritik Yatra-Sindhu Darshan festival

Drass, June 19, 2025 — The Government Degree College (GDC), Drass hosted a vibrant and rich cultural programme organised by Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Kargil in collaboration with the North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala (NZCC), celebrating the rich artistic heritage and diverse traditions of the north region of India under Sanskritik Yatra-Sindhu Darshan festival from June 13 -29, 2025.

The event, held at the college campus witnessed enthusiastic participation from stude...

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NTPC hands over five hydrogen fuel cell buses to SIDCO at Green Hydrogen Mobility Station Leh

Leh, 18 June 2025 : In a landmark move towards clean and sustainable transportation, a formal handing and taking over ceremony was held today at the NTPC Green Hydrogen Mobility Station, Palam, Leh, marking the transfer of five hydrogen fuel cell-based buses from NTPC Limited to the State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO), UT Ladakh.

This initiative represents the first-ever commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered buses in India, and that too at the highest altitude anywhere in...

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Youths Embrace Yoga at “Yoga Unplugged” Event in Leh

Leh, Ladakh – The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) and the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS) successfully co-hosted “Yoga Unplugged,” a signature event for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, on June 17, 2025. Held at the Nagarjuna Auditorium of CIBS, the event aimed to inspire youth and students to embrace yoga for holistic well-being, aligning with the IDY 2025 theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

The program commenced with the traditional lighting of the...

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Kargil Celebrates Eid-e-Ghadeer with Unity and Solidarity

Kargil Observes Eid-e-Ghadeer with Massive Processions, Scholars Denounce Israeli Atrocities Kargil News Desk, June 15, 2025: On the occasion of Eid-e-Ghadeer, which commemorates the declaration of the
wilayah (successorship) of Amir al-Momineen Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S.), grand celebrations were held across Kargil district with deep reverence and devotion. Thousands of faithful men and women participated enthusiastically, highlighting the spiritual and historical significance of the day...

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Director RDD holds Review Meeting of Centrally Sponsored Schemes, SDP, and GIA

Leh, June 18,2025: Director of Rural Development Department (RDD), UT Ladakh, Syed Sajad Qadri held a meeting to review the Physical and Financial Progress of all sectors including Centrally Sponsored Schemes, on June 17 at the conference Hall of RDD office, Leh.

The main agenda of the meeting was to review the physical and financial progress of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme which includes Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Grami...

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Two-day Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camps Under Dharti Aaba Abhiyan Conclude in Khaltsi

Khaltsi, June 18, 2025: The two-day Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camp, held under the banner of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) and led by In-charge SDM Asgar Ali, concluded today in Khaltsi. This initiative marks a significant step towards empowering rural communities and ensuring all eligible households receive the benefits of various government welfare schemes.

The camp provided a platform for residents to access essential services at a single point. During the ...

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