Ladakh

Acting CEC Kargil Reviews Traffic Decongestion Measures

11/07/2025
Kargil, July 11 (KIP)- Acting Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz convened a meeting to discuss measures for traffic decongestion in Kargil Town. During the meeting, acting CEC primarily focused on removing the bottlenecks and early completion of the link road connecting the new Iqbal Bridge, and the construction of a new link road adjacent to Fatima Chowk. He also deliberated on other possible alternatives to ease traffic congestion with the concerne...

GDC Kargil Organises Orientation Program for Freshers

11/07/2025
Kargil,July 11 (KIP)-The IQAC and Career Counselling Committee of Government Degree College Kargil jointly organised an orientation program for fresh students who are enrolled in Semester 1st for the new academic session. The program was aimed at orienting the students regarding courses and credits according to NEP 2020 and various facilities being provided by the college during the Four-Year Undergraduate Course. The program started with the Key Note cum welcome address by College Prin...

High-Level Meeting Convened to Accelerate TB Mukt Panchayat Initiative in Ladakh

10/07/2025
Leh, July 10 (KIP)- Aligning with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of a TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, a high level meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary, Health & Medical Education (H&ME), UT Ladakh, to discuss strategic interventions for achieving TB-Free Panchayats across Ladakh. The meeting witnessed the presence of Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM) Ladakh, Director Health Services, Deputy Commissioner Leh, Additional Commissioner Revenue Kargi...

LAHDC Kargil Plans Summer Break for Schools Amid Soaring Temperatures

10/07/2025
Kargil, July 10 (KIP)- In a bid to provide relief to students and teachers amidst the rising temperatures, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, held a meeting today to discuss the summer vacation schedule. The meeting, attended by Executive Councilor Education Zakir Hussain, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, Principal DIET, Chief Education Officer Kargil, and other officials of th...

CEC Kargil Chairs Meeting to Review Arrangements for Visit of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

10/07/2025
Kargil,July 10 (KIP)-Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today chaired a high-level coordination meeting at the Council Secretariat, Kargil, to review and finalize the preparations for the forthcoming visit of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Zanskar, Kargil. The meeting involved in-depth deliberations on logistical, administrative, and security arrangements to ensure a smooth and respectful reception for His Holiness. Key focus areas included ...

CEC Kargil Lays Foundation Stone for ₹13 Crore Finance Complex at Kurbathang

10/07/2025
Kargil,July 10 (KIP)-In a significant development for the region, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, laid the foundation stone for the construction of a modern Finance Complex at Kurbathang, Kargil. The ceremony was attended by prominent officials, including Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, Councillor Abdul Wahid, Chief Controller Finance, Chief Planning Officer, Executive Engin...

JD Finance Reviews Public Welfare Schemes, Stresses Timely Implementation for FY 2025-26

10/07/2025
Kargil, July 09 (KIP)-Joint Director/Chief Controller Finance (JD/CCF), LAHDC Kargil, Iftikhar Hussain today chaired a meeting with the officers of various departments to review the implementation of public-oriented schemes and units under the subsidy component for the financial year 2025-26. The meeting was attended by the Joint Director/Chief Planning Officer Kargil, DPO Kargil; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Kargil; Chief Education Officer Kargil; Chief Horticulture Officer Kargil; Proj...

First Pre-Board Exams for Class 10th and 12th Begin in Ladakh

10/07/2025
Kargil,July 09 (KIP)-The first pre-board examinations for Class 10th and Class 12th students commenced today across the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, under the supervision of the Secretary, School Education, and Director, School Education, UT Ladakh. The exams will continue until July 18, 2025, covering both Leh and Kargil districts. A total of 26 examination centres have been set up in Kargil and 19 in Leh. The exams are being conducted with full sanctity and adherence to secrecy prot...

UPSC to Initiate Recruitment for Gazetted Posts in the Union Territory of Ladakh

10/07/2025
New Delhi,July 09 (KIP)-The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, met the Secretary of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Shri Shashi Ranjan, at the UPSC Headquarters in New Delhi today. Also present during the meeting were Joint Secretary (Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh), Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri Prashant Lokhande, and Secretary, General Administration Department, UT Ladakh, Shri Michael M. D’Souza. The meeting involved detailed deliberations on the...

CEC Meets GOC 14 Corps to Strengthen Army–Council Collaboration on Mission Indus

08/07/2025
Leh, July 08 (KIP)- Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson held a detailed and constructive meeting today with the Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, UYSM, SC**, SM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, 14 Corps, at the Army Headquarters in Leh.During the meeting, the Hon’ble CEC apprised Lt. Gen. Bhalla of the ongoing Mission Mode Cleanliness Drive focused on the Indus River and its tributaries. Lt. Gen. Bhalla appreciated the Council’s proactive role and expressed the Indian Army’s full suppo...

CEC discusses on Ladakh-Specific Issues in an Hour-Long Meeting with Union Home Secretary

08/07/2025
Leh, July 08 (KIP)- Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson met Shri Govind Mohan, Union Home Secretary, MHA, GoI, and submitted a memorandum outlining several issues of pressing concern to the region.H’CEC expressed gratitude to the Union Home Secretary for the recent age relaxation in recruitment—a much-needed step that addresses a longstanding concern among Ladakhi youth. He also underlined the importance of the recent finalisation of wildlife boundary rationalisation by the State Bo...

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08/07/2025
Leh, July 08 (KIP)- Hope and long-awaited relief are finally reaching the people of Nubra and Changthang, as the long-pending issue of wildlife sanctuary boundary rationalization moves a step closer to resolution. The proposal has now been formally approved by the State Board for Wildlife and is set to be forwarded to the National Board for Wildlife for final clearance—marking a pivotal advancement after more than 40 years of consistent efforts, especially under the leadership of the 6th LAH...

Leh - Mission Shakti Launches Six-Month Physiotherapy Program for Differently-Abled Students

08/07/2025
Leh, July 08 (KIP)- District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Leh, under the scheme Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative, has launched a six-month physiotherapy program for differently-abled students at PM Shri Government High School, Chuchot Yokma. The program, led by Dr. Stanzin Angmo, aims to support students with Down syndrome, Autism, and Intellectual Disabilities through specialized therapies. The initiative includes various therapeutic approaches such as Balance therapy, Occupational ther...

Dharti Aaba Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan Held in Zanskar’s Phey Village

08/07/2025
Kargil,July 08 (KIP)- As part of the Dharti Aaba Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan a camp was organised today at Phey village in Zanskar. The awareness and benefits saturation camp aimed to bridge service delivery gaps in healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and livelihoods, particularly for tribal communities. The Dharti Aaba Abhiyan, a flagship government initiative, is designed to ensure the last-mile delivery of essential services and benefits to remote and tribal populations. The camp at...

CEC bids farewell to Sajad Hussain Mufti (IFS) on his Superannuation

08/07/2025
Leh, July 08 (KIP)- Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson extended a warm and heartfelt farewell to Shri Sajad Hussain Mufti (IFS), Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden, UT Ladakh, on the occasion of his superannuation. The farewell was held at the office chamber of the Hon’ble CEC in the presence of Hon’ble Executive Councillors Shri Ghulam Mehdi and Shri Tashi Namgyal Yakzee, Hon’ble Councillor Shri Karma Namdak, Nominated Councillor Ven. Konch...

CEC Dr. Jaffer Visits District Hospital Kargil

07/07/2025
Kargil,July 07 (KIP)-Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today conducted a detailed visit to District Hospital Kargil to assess healthcare services and infrastructure, and to address immediate concerns of patients and staff. Accompanied by the Medical Superintendent, Resident Medical Officer (RMO), and the attending medical team, Dr. Akhoon thoroughly inspected all wards, interacting with patients to understand their health conditions and the qualit...

Darthi Aaba Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camp Held at Raru, Lungnak

07/07/2025
Zanskar, July 07 (KIP)-A Darthi Aaba Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan awareness and benefit saturation camp was organised today at Panchayat Halqa Raru Muna in Block Lungnak, Sub-Division Zanskar. The camp brought together multiple government departments, including Revenue, Health (Block Medical Office), Education, Veterinary, Rural Development, Public Health Engineering (PHE) Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Tourism, Roads & Buildings (R&B), Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), State Bank of Ind...

Muharram-ul-Haram 2025 Observed Peacefully in Nubra

07/07/2025
Nubra, July 06 (KIP)-Muharram-ul-Haram was observed with religious solemnity and deep reverence across various parts of Nubra, including Diskit, Hunder and Pratapur today on July 6, 2025. Marking the sacred occasion, peaceful processions were carried out in several villages. The procession at Pratapur was led by Akhon Ali Shah, at Hunder it was led by Akhon Abdul Wahid and at Diskit by Sheikh Abass Ali. A large number of people gathered at each location to participate in the observa...

Celebration of 90th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at Diskit, Nubra

07/07/2025
Nubra, July 06 (KIP)-To commemorate the 90th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the members of the Diskit Cultural and Welfare Society, Diskit Monastery, and its benefactors organized a grand celebration marked with great enthusiasm. The Hon’ble Deputy Chief Executive Councillor, Shri Tsering Angchok, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event was also attended by Councillor of Hunder Constituency, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Mr. Mukul Beniwal, monks from v...

CEC Kargil Reviews Ashura Preparations

05/07/2025
Kargil,July 05 (KIP)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Kargil town and conducted an extensive assessment of the preparations for the upcoming Ashura processions in Kargil town. Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police, Shree Ram R, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho and other district officials, Dr. Akhoon visited various medical camps established at key loca...

Secretary Higher Education releases Entrepreneurship Training Kit at ITI Leh

04/07/2025
Leh,July 04 (KIP)-In a significant step towards fostering self reliance and promoting an entrepreneurial mindset among Ladakhi youth, the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh, through its flagship initiative Enterprising Ladakh, organized a three-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Program (EAP) at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Leh from July 2 to 4, 2025. The program is being implemented by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, under the guidanc...

DC Kargil Chairs Meeting of Duty Magistrates to Ensure Peaceful Moharram Processions in Kargil

04/07/2025
Kargil,July 04 (KIP)-Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, chaired a meeting today to discuss duties and responsibilities of Zonal Magistrates and Sector Magistrates in connection with Moharram processions in Kargil Town. Various aspects of the arrangements of the District Administration were also discussed. Emphasis was laid on ensuring the peaceful and smooth conduct of the religious events. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Imteeaz ...

Dr. Pawan Kotwal chairs 12th UTLBC Meeting

04/07/2025
Leh, July 03 (KIP)-The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired the 12th Union Territory Level Bankers’ Committee (UTLBC) meeting to review the banking sector’s performance for the quarter ending March 2025. During the meeting, it was informed that banks in Ladakh achieved 128% of the annual credit target by disbursing ₹1182.31 crore. Additionally, a total of ₹2789.71 crore was disbursed under priority and non-priority sector advances, achieving 148% of t...

Preparations Reviewed Ahead of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's Visit to Zanskar

04/07/2025
Zanskar, July 03 (KIP)-In view of the forthcoming visit of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Zanskar, In-charge Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Zanskar, Mohd Hassan, chaired a review meeting at Tourist Dak Bungalow, Padum, to ensure that all necessary arrangements are made well in advance. During the meeting, various nodal officers were appointed to oversee specific aspects of the arrangements. Officials from different departments of Zanskar Sub-Division engaged in detailed discussions t...

Chief Secretary reviews arrangements for the upcoming visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

04/07/2025
Leh, July 03 (KIP)-Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired a crucial preparatory meeting at the Conference Hall of the UT Secretariat in Leh to review arrangements for the upcoming visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Ladakh. The meeting focused primarily on ensuring foolproof security and logistical preparedness for the visit of HH Dalai Lama. Dr. Kotwal emphasised the need for coordinated efforts among all concerned departments to ensure a smooth an...

CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Chairs Meeting to Review Compensation and Progress on NH-301

03/07/2025
Kargil, July 02 (KIP)- In a significant move aimed at addressing public concerns and streamlining the progress of the NH-301 highway project, Chief Executive Councillor, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a high-level meeting today at the Council Secretariat, LAHDC Kargil. The meeting was convened following the initiative of Hon’ble Member of Parliament, UT Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, who emphasized the importance of clarity and coordination in the execution of such a major infrastructure project....

UT Administration initiates filling vacant posts after formalising domicile and reservation rules

03/07/2025
Leh,July 02 (KIP)-Pursuant to putting in place a comprehensive legal framework to ensure fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment to public services, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has initiated a large-scale recruitment drive for 359 Gazetted posts through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This marks the first-ever recruitment of Gazetted posts through UPSC since the formation of the Union Territory. This milestone follows the establishment of a unique...

DCPU Kargil, AKSAD Concludes Five-Day Workshop on Career Guidance and Life Skills

30/06/2025
Kargil, June 29 (KIP)- The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Kargil successfully concluded a five-day workshop held from 24th to 29th June 2025, in collaboration with the All Kargil Students Association Delhi (AKSAD). The program focused on career guidance and life skills development to children residing in Child Care Institutions (CCIs). During the five days workshop, the volunteers from AKSAD had provided training to the students of Bal Ashram and Sweet Home Kargil on poster making...

Ladakh Administration notifies Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Rules, 2025

30/06/2025
Leh, June 29 (KIP)-The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has achieved a significant milestone in the recruitment and reservation policy with the issuance of the Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Rules, 2025, redressing the long pending concern of the locals, especially the youth of Ladakh. The amendments are made in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 23 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the UT of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulatio...

Ladakh Administration Notifies Areas Adjoining Actual Line of Control (ALC) for Reservation Purposes

30/06/2025
Leh, June 29 (KIP)-The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has added to its administrative stride yet another achievement with the issuance of the official notification declaring specific areas as Areas Adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004, as amended by the Union Territory of Ladakh Reservation (Amendment) Regulation, 2025. As per the notification, this includes 18 revenue villages in Leh district situ...