15/01/2026
Leh, January 15 (KIP)- A delegation of the All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (ALHGHA), led by its President Rigzin Wangmo Lachic, along with executive members, today called on the Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, at the UT Secretariat, Leh.
During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting key priority issues and requests related to the promotion and sustainable development of tourism in Ladakh. The members drew attention to ...
15/01/2026
Leh, January 15 (KIP)-A combined delegation of the All Kargil Transport Association (AKTA) and the All Leh Transport Association (ALTA), led by their presidents, Adv. Riyaz Ahmed and Dorjey Angchok, with their executive members, today called on the Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, at the UT Secretariat in Leh.
During the meeting, the delegation welcomed the Chief Secretary and apprised him of various issues and concerns being faced by transporters across Ladakh.
The membe...
15/01/2026
Kargil, January 15 (KIP)-Administrative Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Department, UT Ladakh, Mozes Kunzang, along with Joint Director Sports Ladakh, Tahir Hussain Zabdavi, today attended the final match of the Women’s Ice Hockey competition at Biamathang Ice Hockey Rink, Kargil, held as part of the 5th LG Ladakh Ice Hockey Championship 2026.
On the occasion, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Kargil, besides other officials, sports enthusiasts were present.
The closely f...
15/01/2026
Kargil, January 15 (KIP)-The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil organised a farewell function in honour of the promotion and transfer of the Chief Planning Officer, Kargil, Mr. Abdul Hadi who has been appointed as Joint Director, Planning, Monitoring & Development (PM&MD), Union Territory of Ladakh.
Addressing the gathering, the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, commended the outgoing officer for his sincere and dedicated service to the ...
15/01/2026
Kargil,January 15 (KIP)-The newly appointed Branch Manager of ICICI Bank, Mr. Sameer Qaudiri, who has assumed charge as Branch Head, Kargil, today paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon, at his office chamber for a formal introduction.
During the visit, the Branch Manager presented a souvenir to the CEC as a gesture of goodwill.
The meeting also discussed avenues to strengthen the education and health sectors in ...
15/01/2026
Khaltse, January 15 (KIP)-The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Khaltse, Mohd Sharif, today chaired a preparatory meeting with officers of various departments of Sub-Division Khaltse at the Administrative Conference Hall, Khaltse, to review arrangements for the celebration of the 77th Republic Day, 2026.
During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on key aspects of the forthcoming celebrations, including finalization of the venue, seating arrangements, decorations, cultural programm...
15/01/2026
Leh, January 15 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Sh. Romil Singh Donk, today chaired a review meeting at Chamber of DC Office, Leh, to review the Action Taken Report (ATR) of the JJM Review Meeting held on 06 January 2026.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the Preparatory Meetings with States/UTs scheduled from 12th to 16th January, 2026, in connection with the Policy Dialogue on Operation & Maintenance Policies of States/UTs. The functioning of Village Water Sanitation...
15/01/2026
Kargil,January 14 (KIP)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today chaired a meeting to discuss the GIS-based Master Plan 2050 for Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor Kacho Mohd Feroz, Councillor Town Haji Abbas, Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Joint Director Finance Iftikhar Hussain, Joint Director Planning Abdul Hadi, Executive Officer Municipal Committee Kargil Arifa Iqbal Lone, Executive Engineer R&B, Technical Director of th...
15/01/2026
Kargil, January 14 (KIP)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today handed over a Refrigerated Transport Vehicle to M/S Halman Apricot, Kargil at the Council Secretariat, Kargil, sanctioned under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme.
The refrigerated transport vehicle has been sanctioned by the Horticulture Department, UT Ladakh under the Integrated Post-Harvest Management component of MIDH, with the objective of faci...
15/01/2026
Leh,January 14 (KIP)-The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today visited Dha–Biama Village in the Aryan Valley.
The Chief Secretary was warmly welcomed by the villagers upon his arrival. He interacted with local stakeholders, villagers, and various delegations, patiently listening to their concerns and grievances. He assured the people that all genuine issues would be examined carefully and appropriate support would be provided.
A colourful cultural...
15/01/2026
Leh, January 14 (KIP)-Indian Army The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has opened an exhibition titled “The Light and The Lotus – Relics of the Awakened One” for the general public at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, Lado Sarai, New Delhi, located near the main gate of the Qutub Golf Course.
It is informed that the exhibition is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and the Ministry of Culture has ensured that all necessary facilities and visitor amenities are in place to provide a ...
13/01/2026
Zanskar,January 13 (KIP)-On the directions of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Zanskar, a Committee headed by Shri Mohd Hassan, Tehsildar, Zanskar and comprising the Accounts Officer, ZDA and the Block Development Officer, Zanskar conducted a surprise inspection of various Government offices today to assess punctuality, attendance, and delivery of public services.
During the inspection of CHC, Padum, the Committee scrutinized the attendance registers and verified the leave accounts, inspecte...
13/01/2026
Kargil, January 13 (KIP)-The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the closing ceremony of the Drass Winter Carnival ‘Jashn-e-Fateh’ – 2026, organised by the Fire and Fury Corps at the Ice Hockey Stadium, Drass.
The grand finale marked the conclusion of a 10-day celebration of sports, culture, and community spirit, held amidst the icy heights and breathtaking landscape of one of the coldest inhabited regions in the world. The cl...
13/01/2026
Kargil, January 12 (KIP)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today welcomed the newly appointed Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Mr. Ashish Kundra, at the Council Secretariat, Kargil, and held an introductory meeting with him at the Conference Hall of the Council Secretariat.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor Kacho Mohd Feroz, Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Mr. Imtiyaz Kacho, CCF LAHD...
12/01/2026
Kargil, January 12 (KIP)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off an exposure tour outside UT Ladakh for the students of Government PM SHRI Higher Secondary School, Bhimbet, Kargil, under the PM SHRI AWP&B 2025–26.
The flag-off ceremony was attended by Secretary, School and Higher Education, UT Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha; Councillor Abdul Wahid; Director School Education Ladakh, Mr. Tsering Paldan; Director Tsering Kunzes; CEO K...
12/01/2026
Kargil, January 11 (KIP)-On the second day of his visit to Kargil, Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra (IAS) toured several strategically important and tourism-related locations including Hundurman View Point, Sangam View Point and the Indian Army’s Post-43 located beyond Kharul.
At Hunderman, the Chief Secretary visited the LOC View Point which is being developed under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme. He was also briefed about the Lift Water Supply Scheme for Hundurman, a major pr...
12/01/2026
Kargil, January 11 (KIP)-Several delegations from Kargil met with the Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra (IAS), to discuss matters concerning social welfare, education, tourism, sports, transport, infrastructure, and community development. The interactions highlighted the commitment of both the administration and local communities toward inclusive development, social harmony and economic growth. All of them welcomed him to Kargil.
During the interactions, Administrative Secretaries...
11/01/2026
Kargil, January 10 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra (IAS) today arrived in Kargil on his maiden visit after assuming charge. The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Administrative Secretary, Education, Ms. Bhanu Prabha; Administrative Secretary, Public Health Engineering (PHE), Rahul Sharma; Director, Health & Medical Education; Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (PWD); and Chief Engineer, PDD and other officers.
The Chief Secretary was accorded a warm welcome at at H...
10/01/2026
Leh, January 10 (KIP)- The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today visited the historic Lamayuru Monastery, one of the most revered spiritual and cultural landmarks of the region, and held interactions with local residents, monks, and representatives of the area.
During the visit, the villagers and monastery representatives apprised the Chief Secretary of several long-standing developmental and infrastructure-related requirements.
These included requ...
10/01/2026
Leh, January 09 (KIP)-A Drug De-addiction Awareness Camp was organised at Islamia Public School, Leh, on 8 January 2026 to sensitise students, parents, and teachers about the growing problem of substance abuse in the district and its serious health and social consequences.
The programme was attended by Shri Ghulam Mohd, JKAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, as the Chief Guest, along with Shri Shamim Ahmad, SHO Leh. Dr Padma Angmo, Head of the Psychiatry and De-addiction Department, SN...
10/01/2026
Smile Foundation-CDSL-Ladakh Team organizes an awareness programme on Myopia and Cataract
Gya-Miru Village, Ladakh,January 09 (KIP)-Smile Foundation, in collaboration with the CDSL-Ladakh Team, successfully organised an awareness programme on Myopia and Cataract in Gya-Miru Village, Ladakh. The programme aimed to educate the local community about prevention, early detection, and management of common eye disorders. A total of 25 beneficiaries participated in the event.
The awareness sess...
08/01/2026
Leh, January 08 (KIP)-A one-day training and awareness programme was organised today under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) at Basgo village by the School of Agriculture Science and Technology (SAS&T), University of Ladakh, Stakna Campus, in collaboration with KVK-Nyoma. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of more than 50 farmers from the region.
The programme commenced with a detailed session by Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (K...
08/01/2026
Kargil, January 08 (KIP)- Drugs De-addiction Centre Kargil (DDAC) in collaboration with IKMT, JUIAK & Taxi Operators Union Kargil organized an awareness program on drug abuse and its preventive measures at Taxi Stand, Kargil. Drivers from the Taxi Union, Bus Union, Tata Mobile Union, 407 Union, and other transport unions actively participated in the program.
The program began with an introductory speech by the Project Coordinator, DDAC Kargil, who highlighted the growing concern of drug ab...
07/01/2026
Leh, January 07 (KIP)- The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a detailed review meeting on the recently launched Ladakh Land Records (LaLR) Portal, aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in land revenue administration across the UT.
During the meeting, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shri Shabir Hussain from the Revenue Department gave a comprehensive presentation on the functioning of the Ladakh Land Records Portal, e...
07/01/2026
Leh, January 07 (KIP)- The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a departmental review meeting of the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Mechanical Engineering Department (MED) at Leh to assess progress, challenges, and future plans related to infrastructure development in the region.
During the meeting, Shri Michael M. D’Souza, Secretary (GAD/PWD–R&B), made a detailed presentation on the functioning and performance of the PWD, highlightin...
07/01/2026
Leh, January 07 (KIP)- The newly developed Bhoti textbooks for Balvatika I, II, and III, and Classes I and II were formally launched by the Secretary, School Education Department, UT of Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha (IAS), along with the Director, School Education, UT of Ladakh.
Following the launch, orientation training programmes on the newly developed Bhoti textbooks were conducted at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh. The concluding five-day second batch of the ...
07/01/2026
Leh, January 07 (KIP)- The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development(LAHD-SSRB)/ District Administration, Leh, today successfully conducted the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for the posts of Deputy Forester and Wildlife Guard at Fortune Resort, Spituk–Farka–Zinchen Road, Leh.
A total of 352 candidates participated in the PST/PET. Elaborate arrangements were put in place to ensure the smooth, fair, and transparent conduct of the tests. The PET route covered a distan...