District Election Officer Leh visits EVM warehouse for Quarterly Inspection

Leh, July 3, 2025 – The second quarterly inspection of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) warehouse in Leh was conducted today at the Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra. The inspection was led by District Election Officer/ Deputy Commissioner Leh Romil Singh Donk, SSP Leh Shruti Arora and Assistant Chief Electoral Officer Delex Namgyal, with representatives from various political parties also present. 

During the inspection, officials thoroughly checked the functionality of CCTV cameras for both da...

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CEC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Meets PSK Officers, Welcomes 3-Day Passport Van Campaign for Public Convenience

Kargil, June 17, 2025 – The Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon of LAHDC Kargil held a meeting today with officials from the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), including Regional Passport Officer (RPO) Srinagar, Mr. B.S. Rawat, Mr. Asif Ahmed Shah, and Mr. Gurpurpit Singh, to discuss the ongoing three-day Passport Van Campaign in Kargil.

The campaign aims to facilitate the issuance and renewal of passports for residents of Kargil, especially given the district’s remote locatio...

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University of Ladakh Adopts Five-Day Working Week Across All Campuses

Kargil, May 21, 2025: In a significant administrative development, the University of Ladakh has announced the implementation of a five-day working week, effective from June 1, 2025.

The new schedule, which applies to all campuses and affiliated colleges of the University, designates Monday to Friday as working days, while Saturday and Sunday will be observed as weekly holidays.

The decision follows internal recommendations aimed at improving academic efficiency, staff well-being, and i...

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Ladakh Education Officials Review CBSE Exam Performance

Kargil, May 21, 2025 – Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, Ladakh. Mrs. Bhanu Prabha convened a review meeting at Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil today to assess the performance of Class 10th and 12th students in 2025 CBSE examinations.

The meeting was attended by Director of School Education Department, Ladakh Tsering Paldan, Principal DIET Kargil, S.D. Namgyal, CEO Kargil Sonam Wangchuk, ZEOs, Principals, headmasters, lecturers, teachers, and masters of all Government ...

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Emergency Preparedness Initiative Launched in Kargil

Kargil, May 19, 2025 – The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kargil, in collaboration with the Union Territory Disaster Response Force (UTDRF) Kargil, organized a comprehensive Disaster Preparedness and Awareness Camp in Kargil.

The camp aimed to educate the general public—especially members of the taxi, bus, and truck unions—on emergency response techniques and life-saving methods in the event of various disasters.

The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Ass...

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Balti Language Celebrated at GDC Drass

Kargil, May 19, 2025 – Government Degree College (GDC), Drass, in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Territories of Indus and the Balti Coordination Committee, Drass, organized a grand Felicitation Ceremony cum Cultural Event today. The program was aimed at celebrating and promoting the rich heritage of the Balti language and literature.

The event was graced by the presence of several distinguished personalities from Kargil district. The Guest of Honour, Padma Shri ...

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LAHDC-Leh Reviews Preparations for High-Profile Religious Events in Matho Village

Leh, May 18: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh is actively reviewing preparations for significant upcoming religious events in Matho village, including the anticipated visit of His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin Rinpoche in July 2025 and the Yerchos Chenmo scheduled for 2026.
Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, along with Hon’ble Executive Councillor Stanzin Chosphel and DC/CEO, LAHDC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, visited Matho village to assess the pro...

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KVK Kargil-I Conducts Brown Tail Moth Management Drive at Poyen

Kargil, May 18, 2025 — Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil-I successfully organized a pest management drive at Poyen village in collaboration with the Department of Forest and the Department of Horticulture. The event was aimed at controlling the outbreak of the Brown Tail Moth, a serious polyphagous pest affecting forest and horticultural crops.

The drive was led by Dr. Nasreen F. Kacho, Head of KVK Kargil-I, and Dr. Nazir Hussain, Scientist (Agronomy), along with Mr. Villayat, Range Offic...

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VC, University of Ladakh convenes meeting with student associations of Ladakh

New Delhi, May 17, 2025 – On the invitation of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha, a virtual meeting was held on Saturday with student unions of Ladakh to discuss recent developments at the University.

Representing Ladakhi students studying in the national capital, the President of the All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) participated in the meeting.

The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor informed the participants about the new courses initiat...

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H’CEC Reviews Ongoing Development Schemes in SVD Sankoo Subdivision

Kargil, May 17, 2025 – Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, convened a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the progress of ongoing developmental schemes at SVD Sankoo Subdivision.

During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon issued strict directives to expedite all ongoing works, emphasizing that deliberate delays will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He stated that any compromise in the quality of work would result in immediate action ...

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