02/09/2025
Leh, September 01 (KIP)-A two-day exhibition on the three New Criminal Laws was organized by Ladakh Police today which was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, in the presence of Chief Secretary UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal (IAS), Director General of Police, Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal (IPS) and Dy. CEC LAHDC-Leh Tsering Angchuk at the Auditorium Hall of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh.
Highlighting the significance of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (B...
01/09/2025
Kargil, September 01 (KIP)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended a warm welcome to the newly posted Assistant General Manager and Cluster Head of J&K Bank, Kargil, Mr. Ishfaq Sarwar Malik.
During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon discussed various issues related to J&K Bank’s services, as well as the ongoing and proposed projects under the Bank’s CSR initiatives.
Emphasizing the importance of these initiatives for the socio-economic developm...
01/09/2025
Leh, August 31 (KIP)-To celebrate National Sports Day 2025, a cycle rally was organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, under the initiative “Sundays on Cycle” in Leh.
DYSSO Leh, Tsering Tashi, welcomed the Chief Guest, Deputy Chairman of LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk, who flagged off the rally from Singay Namgyal Chowk in the presence of students and officials.
More than 100 students, both boys and girls, from government and private schools of Leh district took part...
29/08/2025
Leh, August 29 (KIP)-Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Leh, Sonam Nurboo, chaired a review meeting on 29th August, 2025 at the Conference Hall, DC Office, to discuss preparations for the upcoming Climate Cup 2025, scheduled to be held from 1st to 7th September at the Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Astro Turf Stadium, Spituk.
During the meeting, the ADDC emphasized the importance of ensuring a smooth and well-organized week long event. He directed District youth services and sport...
27/08/2025
Kargil,August 27 (KIP)-The Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Union Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri Kavinder Gupta for their gracious presence at the Suru Summer Festival.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Akhoon highlighted that Suru Valley is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and the unmatched hospitality of its people. He said that with...
27/08/2025
Kargil, August 27 (KIP)- Administrative Secretary, Housing & Urban Development and Tourism, UT Ladakh, Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, today visited several sites of ongoing projects in Kargil and Drass. The sites included the Office Complex of Municipal Committee (MC) Kargil, Solid Waste Management Plant (SWM) at Kurbathang and the project site of Remediation and Management of Legacy Waste at Kurbathang. He also visited the Latoo Bhim Pathar, War Memorial and Draupadi Kund in Drass.
The Administ...
27/08/2025
Drass, August 27 (KIP)-Shri Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Kargil) to District Kargil on 26th of August 2025 visited the new court complex at Drass where Hon’ble Justice was received by Ms. Spalzes Angmo, Principal District & Sessions Judge Kargil; Shri Chemit Yurgyal, Secretary (DLSA), Kargil; Shri Sadiq Ali Wazir Munsiff Drass and engineers from the PWD.
On the inspection of the new court complex Hon’ble Justice sugg...
25/08/2025
Kargil,August 25 (KIP)-A UT-level Quiz Competition was organized at Government Model Middle School, Shakkardoh, Chiktan under the supervision of the Education Department. The occasion was graced by Secretary Education, IAS Bhanu Prabha, as the Chief Guest, while EC Education Zakir Hussain was the Guest of Honour.
Other dignitaries present included outgoing Director School Education Tsering Paldan, SDM Chiktan Ravi Shankar, CEO Education Sonam Wangchuk, Principal DIET S.D. Namgyal, Counc...
25/08/2025
Leh, August 25 (KIP)- In response to ongoing rumours causing concern within Ladakhi society, the Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal convened a press briefing today via video conference from Delhi.
The session was attended by senior officials including the Director General of Police Ladakh, Dr S.D. Singh Jamwal; DC Leh, Romil Singh Donk; SSP Leh, Shruti Arora; ADC, Leh; Additional SP, Leh; ACR, Leh and Tehsildar Leh.
The CS cautioned against rumourmongering, stressing that ...
25/08/2025
Kargil,August 25 (KIP)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon, today welcomed the newly appointed Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Housing & Urban Development, and Information & Public Relations, UT Ladakh, Mr. Sanjit Rodrigues, at his office chamber. The CEC also chaired a review meeting with the Secretary and district officers to assess the progress of ongoing developmental works.
The meeting was attended by Executive Co...
25/08/2025
Kargil,August 25 (KIP)-Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Housing & Urban Development and Information & Public Relations, UT Ladakh, Sanjit Rodrigues, virtually attended from Kargil the press briefing given by Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh during his visit to Kargil. The press briefing was also attended by media persons of Kargil. Subsequently, the Administrative Secretary held an interaction with the media persons of Kargil and discussed various issues like tourism promotion and devel...
25/08/2025
Kargil,August 25 (KIP)-Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Housing & Urban Development and Information & Public Relations, UT Ladakh, Sanjit Rodrigues, virtually attended from Kargil the press briefing given by Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh during his visit to Kargil. The press briefing was also attended by media persons of Kargil. Subsequently, the Administrative Secretary held an interaction with the media persons of Kargil and discussed various issues like tourism promotion and ...
24/08/2025
Kargil,August 24 (KIP)-The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today inaugurated the 5th LG Horse Polo Tournament at Polo Ground Goshan, Drass.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Akhoon congratulated all participants for their enthusiasm, active involvement, and representation from different regions of Ladakh. He particularly lauded the players from Drass for their dedication and contribution to reviving and promoting horse polo in th...
23/08/2025
Jammu, August 23 (KIP)-The Vice President of the District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC) Jammu, S. Balvinder Singh, accompanied by General Secretary S. Surjit Singh and members S. Tejinder Singh, S. Harjit Singh, and S. Avtar Singh, addressed the media today to express their profound anguish and unequivocal condemnation of the deeply disturbing incident that took place day before yesterday in Paryot village, Doda.
According to reports, five individuals—masquerading in Sikh attire—...
23/08/2025
Leh, August 23 (KIP)-The Education Department of Ladakh organized a grand farewell party in honour of the outgoing Director, Mr. Tsering Paldan (JKAS), and warmly welcomed the new Director, Ms. Tashi Dolma (JKAS), at Nangsay Garden Restaurant, Shey. The event was attended by a large gathering of officers, principals, headmasters, lecturers, and staff of the department.
In her address, Ms. Deldan Angmo, CEO Leh, highlighted the remarkable contributions of Mr. Paldan during his tenure. She pra...
21/08/2025
Leh,August 21 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, convened a meeting today to review the implementation of flagship schemes of the Government of India in the Union Territory, as well as the progress on priority areas.
Extensive deliberations were held on flagship schemes including Jal Jeevan Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin and Urban), PMSVANidhi, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban & Gramin), AMRUT 2.0, Samagra Shiksha, Ayushman Bharat - PM Jan Aarogya Yojana, Ayushma...
20/08/2025
Leh, August 20 (KIP)-The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, convened a meeting with representatives of ALHGHA and ALTOA to discuss challenges in Ladakh’s tourism sector and the participation in ITB Berlin 2026.Present at the meeting were CPO Leh, Shri Tsewang Gailson; ADT Leh, Ms. Padma Angmo; President ALHGHA, Ms.Rigzin Wangmo Lachic; President ALTOA, Shri Tsewang Dorje; their executive members; and Abhijeet Singh from Ernst & Young, Tourism Department.Discussions highlighted...
20/08/2025
Kharu, August 20 (KIP)- The Sub Divisional Administration of Kharu, Sonam Dorjay, chaired a meeting today to finalize preparations for a two-day disaster mock exercise scheduled for 21st & 22nd of August, 2025 at SDM office, Kharu.
The exercise, titled "Night Mock Exercise: Hemis Bridge Collapse," will simulate an earthquake scenario to test the readiness and coordination of various government departments, the Indian Army, and other key stakeholders.
The objective was to assign clear roles ...
20/08/2025
Leh, August 20 (KIP)-Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, in the presence of Hon’ble Executive Councillors, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee and Ghulam Mehdi, along with DC/CEO, LAHDC Leh, Romil Singh Donk, today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for the forthcoming luncheon in honour of His Holiness the Dalai Lama scheduled at Sindhu Ghat on August 22, 2025.The meeting was attended by ADDC Leh, Sonam Nurboo; ADC Leh, Ghulam Mohd; CPO Leh, Tsewang Gyalson; District Superintending Engine...
20/08/2025
Khaltse, August 20 (KIP)-On the directions of the UT Administration Ladakh, the Incident Commander/SDM Khaltse, Mohd Sharif, convened a meeting today with the officers and officials appointed as members of the Incident Response System (IRS) at the Sub-Divisional level. The meeting focused on the preparations for the upcoming Mock Drill Exercise to be conducted in Sub-Division Khaltse.
During the meeting, the Incident Commander/SDM Khaltse directed all concerned officers and officials to ...
20/08/2025
Leh, August 20 (KIP)- The Two-Monthly Poetry Digest in Bhoti Language was officially released by Secretary, School Education, UT Ladakh, Banu Prabha, in the presence of Director of School Education Tsering Paldan, Chief Education Officer Leh, and Principal, DIET Leh on 19th August 2025. The release ceremony was held at Auditorium Hall of District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh.
The Bhoti Digest was meticulously edited and compiled by Venerable Stanzin Nurbo, DIET Leh. This...
20/08/2025
Tangtse, August 20 (KIP)-The Indian Army’s Fire & Fury Combat Medics organised a Comprehensive Medical and Dental Health Camp at the Government Higher Secondary Residential School, Tangtse.
The camp was formally inaugurated by Brigadier M.R. Jagdish, Station Commander, Tangtse Military Station, and Shri Konchok Stanzin, Hon’ble Councillor, in the august presence of Colonel J.S. Kulaar, Commanding Officer, 303 Field Hospital, Shri Phupspan Psulpin, Sarpanch, and Mr Sonam Dorjey, Vice Princi...
16/08/2025
Kargil, August 16 (KIP)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, held a courtesy meeting with Secretary UT Ladakh, Qureshi Tariq Mehmood, at his office chamber today.
During the meeting, a range of important issues concerning Kargil district were discussed in detail. The deliberations focused on developmental priorities, administrative matters, and public welfare concerns.
On the occasion, the Secretary requested the CEC Kargil to furnish L...
16/08/2025
Kargil,, August 16 (KIP)-: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today chaired an expenditure review meeting on the District Capex Budget 2025–26 at the Conference Hall Baroo, Kargil.
During the meeting, the DC assessed the progress of ongoing and new works being implemented under the District Capex Budget, covering various sectors including Buildings, Roads and Bridges, non-engineering sectors and expenditure of ICT, Machinery & Equipment, Furniture & Fixtures.
Th...
16/08/2025
Kargil, August 15 (KIP)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, hoisted the National Flag at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium, Biamathang, Kargil, and took the salute at the march past as the nation marked its 79th Independence Day.
The celebration witnessed enthusiastic participation from contingents of Ladakh Police, the Police Band Party, and students from various government and private schoo...
16/08/2025
Drass, August 15 (KIP)-The 79th Independence Day was celebrated in Sub Division Drass, at Govt. Higher Secondary School Drass, where SDM Drass, Shri Vishal Atri, JKAS was the chief guest.
He hoisted the national flag at 10:00 a.m. and saluted at the march past presented by the contingent of Ladakh Police and students of various schools.
On the occasion, the chief guest wished a happy Independence Day and highlighted the supreme sacrifices of the freedom fighters for the sake of freed...