Zanskar, November 10/ VOL News Desk/ On the auspicious occasion of Zangla Skurim, Hon’ble Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Phunchok Tashi today laid foundation stone for construction of a Multipurpose Community Hall at Zangla approved under District capex with an estimated cost of Rs 3.17 Cr and also dedicated the newly developed Community Park near Nunnery, Zangla, a sacred monument envisioned to foster harmony, compassion, peace, and promote pilgrim tourism in the region.
The pro...
Zanskar, September 06, 2025: Executive Councilor for RDD/PRI and Zanskar Development Authority, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, chaired a meeting of the Rural Development Department (RDD) at TFC Padum, covering all three blocks of Zanskar.
The review focused on physical and financial progress under various schemes, including District Capex, SDP, State Sector, CCDA, and GIA Panchayat.
Tashi expressed satisfaction with the progress so far, noting 70% financial achievement in the RDD sec...
Zanskar, August 23, 2025: The newly posted Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Zanskar, Mr. Omkar Rajendara Gundage, IAS, chaired an introductory meeting with the Sub Divisional Officers today at Tourist Dak Bungalow, Padum, Zanskar.
The meeting was attended by all officers of the Sub Division, who extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed SDM.
During his address, Mr. Gundage emphasized the importance of teamwork for the overall development of the region. He urged all officers and ...
Zanskar, August 9, 2025: In a significant step toward promoting sustainable wool production and enhancing rural livelihoods, Sheep Husbandry Department, Kargil, officially launched the Integrated Wool Development Programme (IWDP) for the year 2025–26, under the aegis of the Central Wool Development Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in the Zanskar Subdivision today. The event was organized in the form of a grand Sheep Show-cum-Seminar, which witnessed enthusiastic participatio...
Zanskar, August 07, 2025 – Hon’ble Executive Councillor RDD, Panchayati Raj, Forest, ZDA and Information LAHDC, Kargil Er. Phunchok Tashi inaugurated newly constructed building of Anganwadi centre Padum/Skidsherak Zanskar today in the presence of Sub Divisional Magistrate Zanskar Sh. Mohd. Hassan.
The event was also attended by CDPO Tashi Gurmath, JE R&B, concerned contractor, ICDS staff and Anganwadi workers and helpers. The Building was constructed at an estimated cost of 65 lacs execu...
Kargil, July 22, 2025: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today conducted inspection of power infrastructure in Zanskar, including the Haftal Power House, Raru Electrical Station, and Takkar 11 KV line.
During the visit to Haftal Power House, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of canal-related works. He directed the Chief Project Engineer to ensure completion of the canal construction by the end of August, emphasizing the need for timely execution to enh...
Zanskar, July 20, 2025 – On the occasion of the Yarches Chenmo Summer Symposium, Executive Councillor Er. Phunchok Tashi visited Marpalimg Lamdon Model School to attend its Silver Jubilee, marking twenty-five years of dedicated service to the people of Zanskar. This milestone also coincided with the official inauguration of the school’s CBSE recognition and affiliation, granted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on 26th June 2025.
The celebration was graced by His Eminence...
Zanskar, June 2025 — Dr. Sonam Wangchok, founder of the Himalayan Cultural Heritage
Foundation (HCHF), conducted an extensive site visit to several significant heritage sites
across Zanskar, including major monasteries and nunneries. The visit was carried out in
response to an earlier request from the Hon’ble Executive Councillor of LAHDC Kargil, Shri
Phuntsok Tashi.
A key focus of the visit was the Dukhang (main assembly hall) of Phuktal Monastery, which
was recently damaged by falling rock f...
Zanskar, June 23, 2025 – To review the ongoing developmental works and execution of new works sanctioned under Capex and SDP schemes in the Sub Division, Hon’ble Executive Councilor RDD, Panchayati Raj, Forest, Wildlife and Information LAHDC, Kargil Er. Punchok Tashi visited various sites of projects in the Sub Division on Sunday.
During the tour, the Hon’ble EC reviewed the construction of new Photang at Karsha and directed the concerned engineers to complete the remaining works within a...
Kargil, June 2025 — In the run-up to the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army has launched a special outreach drive under the banner of the Forever in Operational Division to honor the bravehearts of the Kargil War and connect with their families.
As part of this heartfelt initiative, Havildar Haider Ali of the 508 Army Service Corps Battalion undertook a challenging journey to visit the family of the late Havildar Chhering Tashi of the elite LADAKH SCOUTS. Covering a grueling three-d...
