17/07/2026
Leh, July 16 (KIP)-A Ladakhi theatre play titled “RANGWANG”, based on the historic Salt Revolution (Namak Andolan) led by Mahatma Gandhi, was staged today at the Lotsava Auditorium, Ladakh Cultural Academy Complex, Leh, as part of the National Theatre Festival 2026.
The programme was organised under the aegis and direction of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary celebrations of “Vande Mataram” and in commemoration of Mahakavi Kalidas Jayanti. The f...
17/07/2026
Kargil, July 16 (KIP)-Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Haji Mohd Haneefa Jan, today chaired a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) for the year 2026–27 at the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Sh. Rakesh Kumar, IAS; Hon’ble Councillor LAHDC Kargil, Sh. Feroz Ahmed Khan; Civil Society Representative, Sh. Ghulam Rasool Naqvi; Senior Citizen Representative, Haji Gulzar Hussain; ST Repr...
17/07/2026
Zanskar, July 16 (KIP)-Ravi Dhawan, IAS, Central Prabhari Officer for Aspirational Block Programme (ABP) Karsha, conducted an official visit to Karsha Block, Zanskar today to review the progress of developmental initiatives being implemented under the Aspirational Block Programme.
Upon his arrival, Sh. Ravi Dhawan, IAS was warmly received by the Deputy Commissioner, Zanskar, Sh. Omkar Rajendra Gundage, IAS, Tehsilder Zanskar, Block Development Officer, along with the Heads of Departments (...
16/07/2026
Leh, July 15 (KIP)- Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Himanshu Gupta, UT Ladakh, chaired a review meeting to assess the financial and physical progress of ongoing tourism infrastructure projects being implemented under the Special Development Package (SDP) and State Sector Schemes during the first quarter of the financial year 2026–27.
At the outset, Secretary, Tourism Department, Sanjeet Rodrigues, presented a detailed overview of the dep...
16/07/2026
Kargil, July 15 (KIP)-The Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a review meeting regarding the implementation and promotion of the MY Bharat initiative in the district.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Lead District Manager (LDM), Assistant Director Information, representatives of the Culture Academy, Department of Social Welfare (DSW), and other concerned officers.
During the meeting, offic...
14/07/2026
Kargil, July 14 (KIP)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the book release ceremony of noted Islamic scholar and former Vice President of Jamiat Ulama Isna Ashariya Kargil, Hujjat-ul-Islam wa Al-Muslimeen Sheikh Mohammad Hussain Muqaddas Pashkumi, held at the Jamiatul Ulama Isna Ashria Kargil.
The event witnessed the release of several scholarly works authored by Sheikh Mohammad Hussain Muqaddas Pashkumi, including Nubuwwat Ki Shua'...
14/07/2026
Leh, July 14 (KIP)-Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Himanshu Gupta, chaired a review meeting to assess the financial and physical progress of ongoing works under the Special Development Package (SDP) and State Sector Schemes of the Transport, Election, and Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Departments for the first quarter of the Financial Year 2026–27.
During the meeting, the Administrative Secretary reviewed the status of approved...
14/07/2026
Kargil, July 14 (KIP)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the book release ceremony of noted Islamic scholar and former Vice President of Jamiat Ulama Isna Ashariya Kargil, Hujjat-ul-Islam wa Al-Muslimeen Sheikh Mohammad Hussain Muqaddas Pashkumi, held at the Jamiatul Ulama Isna Ashria Kargil.
The event witnessed the release of several scholarly works authored by Sheikh Mohammad Hussain Muqaddas Pashkumi, including Nubuwwat Ki Sh...
14/07/2026
Leh, July 14 (KIP)-Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Himanshu Gupta, chaired a review meeting of ongoing works under the Special Development Package (SDP) and State Sector Schemes of Rural Development, Social welfare and Civil Aviation departments to assess the financial and physical progress in the first quarter of the FY 2026-27.
The meeting reviewed the implementation status of the projects being executed by the departments regarding the ...
14/07/2026
Leh, July 14 (KIP)-Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, undertook a extensive visit to the Sham district on Tuesday, reviewing the progress of the Sindhu Central University (SCU), inaugurating the newly established Tia Model High School, and interacting with local communities to assess developmental priorities and address public concerns related to education, infrastructure, tourism and essential public services.
The visit commenced at Zer-thang Phobrang, Khalts...
13/07/2026
Leh, July 13 (KIP)-Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today announced major administrative reforms aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, including the posting of Tehsildars in 17 newly created tehsils, the establishment of new Public Works and Public Health Engineering divisions, and efforts to extend the benefits of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act to all seven newly created districts. Addressing a press briefing in Leh, he also...
10/07/2026
Khaltsi, July 10 (KIP)-The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a meeting of the District Highway Safety Task Force in the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Sham, to review the action taken on the decisions made during the previous meeting held on 06 June 2026.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress made by the concerned departments on the decisions taken earlier and discussed measures to strengthen road safety, im...
10/07/2026
Leh, July 10 (KIP)-Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh, has achieved a remarkable academic milestone with an overall pass percentage of 93.61% in the Sixth Semester University Examination results declared on 10th of July 2026. This is a proud moment for the institution and the entire academic community.
Professor Stanzin Yangdol, Principal of the college, extended heartfelt congratulations to all the successful students for their outstanding performance and appreciated their dedi...
10/07/2026
Khaltse, July 10 (KIP)-An orientation training programme on the Stop Diarrhoea Campaign (SDC) was conducted today at the Conference Hall of the Community Health Centre (CHC), Khaltse, under the supervision of Block Medical Officer (BMO) Khaltse, Dr. Javed Ahmad, to equip healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills required for the effective implementation of the campaign. The Stop Diarrhoea Campaign will be observed from July 10 to August 21, 2026.
Addressing the participants, BMO K...
10/07/2026
Leh, July 09 (KIP)-Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the updated status of referral of vacancies to recruiting agencies and the convening of Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meetings across various departments of the UT Administration.
At the outset, Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Shri Rudra P. T. Goud, presented a detailed overview of the recruitment and promotion status across ...
10/07/2026
Zanskar, July 09 (KIP)-The three-day Envisioning Zanskar Summit 2026 concluded today on a high note with a series of insightful lectures, engaging panel discussions, and a valedictory session that reaffirmed the collective commitment towards building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for Zanskar. The summit brought together academicians, policymakers, entrepreneurs, development practitioners, environmental experts, civil society members, students, and local stakeholders to delibe...
10/07/2026
Srinagar, July 09 (KIP)- The Passport Seva Project (PSP) under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India is committed to providing swift and transparent passport-related services to citizens. In line with this objective, the Ministry has introduced the Mobile Passport Van Services to ensure seamless passport facilities for applicants across various jurisdictions, including remote areas. Under this initiative, the Regional Passport Office Srinagar will operate the Mobile Passport V...
10/07/2026
Leh, July 09 (KIP)- The two-day workshop on the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 for the IT ecosystem concluded successfully today at Hotel Diskitsal, Leh. The workshop was organised by the Information Technology Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
The second day's proceedings commenced with the traditional lighting o...
08/07/2026
Leh, July 08 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra undertook a two-day tour of Changthang district to assess the progress of developmental works, inspect key public infrastructure projects, and interact with residents across several remote villages, including Korzok, Puga, and Kharnak.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, Bhanu Prabha; Administrative Secretary, Public Works Department, Baseer-ul-Haq Chaudhary; Deputy Comm...
08/07/2026
Kargil, July 08 (KIP)-A delegation of the All Ladakh Students' Welfare Association (ALSWAC), Chandigarh, called on the Hon'ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, and submitted a memorandum highlighting key issues concerning the student community of Ladakh.
The delegation raised the issue of the delay in the declaration of the KSSRB Graduate Level Examination final results, stating that the prolonged delay has created uncertainty and anxiety among...
08/07/2026
Kargil, July 08 (KIP)-As a part of summer program initiative to promote continuous and joyful learning among children, the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Kargil, in collaboration with the 17000ft Foundation, has launched specially designed Summer Vacation Worksheets for students of Classes I and II in government schools across District Kargil.
Developed under the aegis of the School Education Department, UT Ladakh, the worksheets aim to strengthen Foundational Liter...
07/07/2026
Kargil, July 06 (KIP)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Brako village in Sankoo Sub-Division following recent incidents of brown bear attacks that have created fear and panic among the local residents.
During the visit, the villagers informed the CEC that a brown bear had entered the premises of the Government Middle School, Brako, during the night, raising serious concerns about the safety of students and staff. They also appri...
07/07/2026
Leh, July 06 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra chaired a review meeting to monitor the progress of tuberculosis (TB) elimination initiatives in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
During the meeting, Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Tushar Anand delivered a detailed presentation on the “TB Free Ladakh” initiative. The presentation highlighted the objectives and goals of the programme, mapping of TB cases in Leh and Kargil districts, and district-wise TB indicators...
07/07/2026
Khaltsi, July 06 (KIP)-The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired the first meeting of the District Level NCORD (Narco Coordination) Committee to review the measures being implemented for the prevention and control of drug abuse, illicit trafficking, and narcotic cultivation in the district.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress made by various departments in implementing NCORD initiatives. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need ...
07/07/2026
Leh, July 06 (KIP)- Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, was presented a Certificate of Appreciation by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on the auspicious occasion of his 91st birthday. The honour was conferred by the Ladakh Buddhist Association in recognition of her exemplary leadership, vision, and outstanding contribution to transforming the government school education system in Ladakh.
The award acknowledges Ms. Bhanu Prabha's dedicat...
07/07/2026
Leh, July 06 (KIP)-Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Shri Ramdas Athawale, addressed a press briefing in Leh today, underscoring the Government of India's steadfast commitment to inclusive growth, social justice and the holistic development of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The Minister highlighted the Centre's continued focus on empowering marginalised communities through effective implementation of welfare programmes, strengthening social security...
05/07/2026
Drass, July 05 (KIP)-The Sarhad International Shauryathon 2026, themed "Run With Resolve, Run For Unity," was organized today at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass District with the objectives of promoting patriotism, national unity, physical fitness and inspiring the youth towards nation-building. The event was jointly organized by the Indian Army and Sarhad, Pune, with the support of Arham Foundation, Pune.
The Shauryathon was ceremonially flagged off by Hon’ble Member of Parliament Dr.Shri...
04/07/2026
Khaltse, July 04 (KIP)-In compliance with the directions of the UT Administration and under the instructions of the Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), the Inspection Team Khaltse, today conducted a special enforcement drive across the Khaltse Market area to ensure the effective implementation of the ban on single-use plastics (SUP) and to curb littering.
The inspection team comprised Naib Tehsildar Khaltse, Asgar Ali; Block Development Officer Khaltse, Dr. Zakir Hussain...