30/08/2026
Zanskar, August 30 (KIP)-Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar marked the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand with great fervor, organizing a vibrant two-day National Sports Day celebration. The event witnessed active participation from students across all semesters, fostering a spirit of sportsmanship, fitness, and camaraderie under the supervision of Principal Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi.
The celebrations commenced on August 29 with an exciting Volleyball match that drew enth...
29/08/2026
Kargil, August 29 (KIP)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today inaugurated a two-day Super-Speciality Medical Camp at Qambar Ali Akhoon Memorial (QAAM) Hospital, Kargil.
The camp has been organised by Al Reza Foundation in collaboration with B.R. Amandeep Hospital and Ujala Hospital, Srinagar, in memory of late Sajjad Hussain, an employee of J&K Bank and volunteer of Al Reza Foundation. The initiative also aims to provide access to spec...
28/08/2026
Leh, August 28 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, celebrated the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan with students of Delhi Public School (DPS), Leh, in a warm and cordial interaction that highlighted the values of affection, respect, social bonds and mutual responsibility.
Around 29 students from Class IX and below visited the Chief Secretary to extend their Raksha Bandhan greetings. The students tied rakhis on his wrist and conveyed their warm wishes...
28/08/2026
Leh, August 28 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today graced the mega entrepreneurship event ‘Enterprising Ladakh’ at Main Market, Leh, celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit, innovative ideas and locally developed products of Ladakh’s youth. Organised through the Higher Education Department in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII).
The event brought together budding entrepreneurs, innovators and students from across the Union Territo...
28/08/2026
Drass, August 28 (KIP)-Vice-Chairman NITI Aayog Ashok Kumar Lahiri visited Drass District of UT Ladakh today. He was received by Brigadier Ashish Bhalla (Sena Medal),Station Commander 56 Mountain Brigade; Imteeaz Kacho, Deputy Commissioner, Drass and Ishtyaq Kacho, Superintendent of Police, Drass. He was accorded a traditional welcome with khataqs upon his arrival.
The Vice-Chairman visited the Kargil War Memorial of Drass where he was briefed by the Army Commander about the historical s...
28/08/2026
Leh, August 28 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, celebrated the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan with students of Delhi Public School (DPS), Leh, in a warm and cordial interaction that highlighted the values of affection, respect, social bonds and mutual responsibility.
Around 29 students from Class IX and below visited the Chief Secretary to extend their Raksha Bandhan greetings. The students tied rakhis on his wrist and conveyed their warm wishes ...
28/08/2026
Khaltse, August 28 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a review meeting with officers and officials of the Rural Development Department (RDD), District Sham, at the Conference Hall of the DC Office, Sham.
Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Leh, Shri Jigmat Rafstan (JKAS), was also present during the meeting.
The meeting was convened to review the physical and financial performance of various schemes being implemented by the Rural Development D...
28/08/2026
Leh, August 28 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired the 8th UT-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) at the Civil Secretariat, Leh, to review the action taken on the decisions of the previous meeting and assess the progress of measures undertaken to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the Union Territory.
The meeting reviewed the latest status of drug-related cases, preventive measures, enforcement action, awareness initiatives and the funct...
26/08/2026
Leh, August 26 (KIP)-The Department of Geography, Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh, organised an International Academic Interaction on “Exploring the Himalaya: Geology, Geophysics & Earth History” on 25 August 2026 at the New Conference Hall of the College. The programme brought together distinguished international and Indian experts for an enriching interaction with students and faculty members of Geography and Geology.
The distinguished guests included Dr. Michał Krobicki, Ge...
26/08/2026
Jammu, August 26 (KIP)-On the pious and auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), Jammu State Movement (JSM) Coordinator Mr. Atulya Bakshi visited a local Masjid and conveyed his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the entire Muslim Samaj.
During his visit, Mr. Bakshi met Advocate Mehmood Rizvi, a prominent lawyer and respected community leader, and extended warm greetings to him as well as to members of the Mu...
25/08/2026
Drass, August 25 (KIP)-The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), took a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the status of drinking water tap connections and the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across Drass District.
The meeting was attended by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vishal Atri; Executive Engineer, PHE (Jal Shakti) Division; Tehsildar (HQ) to Deputy Commissioner; concerned Junior Engineers of Drass and Bhimbat Blocks, besides other concerned officials....
25/08/2026
Kargil, August 25 (KIP)-UIDAI organized a Mega Training Programme for Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Operators and Supervisors from Kargil, Drass and Zanskar districts of the UT of Ladakh on 25th August 2026 at Kargil. The programme was inaugurated by Sh. Jagdish Kumar, Director, UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh.
The training witnessed the participation of around 55 Aadhaar operators and supervisors from various departments across UT Ladakh, including the Department of Information Technology,...
25/08/2026
Khaltse, August 25 (KIP)-Dr. Shamim Ahmad today formally assumed charge as the First Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent of Sham District, marking a significant milestone for the newly created district.
On his arrival at Nurla, he was accorded a warm reception by BMO Khalltse Dr. Javed Ahmad and the medical staff.
At Balu Khar, Dr. Shamim Ahmad received a traditional and enthusiastic welcome from the Nambardar, Khaltse; District President, INC Sham District; President, Merchant...
24/08/2026
Leh, August 24 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, today inspected the newly constructed and existing facilities of Government Polytechnic College (Choglamsar) and reviewed the institution’s infrastructure, academic programmes, laboratories, workshops, student facilities and skill development initiatives.
The visit included a detailed review of the newly constructed offices, computer laboratories, classrooms, workshops, Computer-Based Test (CBT) room, staff quarters, skill tr...
24/08/2026
Leh, August 24 (KIP)-The Finance Department, UT of Ladakh, organised a one-day training/workshop for finance personnel today at the NIELIT Conference Hall, Leh, with participants joining through video conferencing from Kargil, Zanskar, Changthang, Sham, Nubra and Drass.
The programme was inaugurated by Sh. Ashish Kundra, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, who attended as the Chief Guest.
The training focused on key aspects of financial management, including GFR 2017, DFPR 2024, procure...
24/08/2026
Leh, August 24 (KIP)-In a concerted effort to promote sustainable rural development, economic self-reliance and climate-resilient agriculture in the high-altitude Changthang region, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, University of Ladakh, successfully conducted a two-day training and awareness programme on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation and Agro-Advisory Services on August 21 and 22, 2026. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from 43 farmers and rural youth from the Changthang regi...
24/08/2026
Leh, August 24 (KIP)-A one-day Integrated and Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G) was organized at EJM College, Leh.
The programme was inaugurated by Sh Tufail Iqbal, District Panchayat Officer, Leh, who was also the Chief Guest. Sh Zahoor Hussain, Asst Professor from the Faculty of Social Sciences, EJM college attended the programme as the Guest of Honour.
The programme, which aimed to cr...
24/08/2026
Leh, August 24 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today inaugurated a one-day training programme for finance personnel of UT Ladakh on the General Financial Rules (GFR), Delegation of Financial Powers Rules (DFPR), procurement of goods, services and works, financial concurrence and procurement compliance, organised by the Finance Department.
Welcoming the participants, Finance Secretary, IA&AS, Tsewang Tharchin, highlighted the importance of continuous capa...
22/08/2026
Leh, August 22 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the higher education scenario in Ladakh and assess the follow-up to key recommendations emerging from the Ladakh Education Conclave 2024, with discussions focusing on enrolment, academic programmes, student aspirations, admissions, employability and strengthening the quality of higher education institutions.
At the outset, Secretary, School Education Department, Bhanu Prabha, prese...
22/08/2026
Leh, August 22 (KIP)-In a significant step towards facilitating access to justice for the people of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Jammu Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) today held a Circuit Sitting at the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre, Melongthang, Leh.
The Circuit Bench was presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Ram Mohan Johri, Member (Judicial), and Hon’ble Mr. Diwakar Singh, Member (Administrative). The sitting was exclusively devoted to cases pertaining to...
22/08/2026
Leh, August 22 (KIP)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today undertook a comprehensive review of key development and infrastructure projects in Leh, including the Ladakh Oma Dairy Plant, the newly established Tri-Fusion Gasifier Incinerator at the Solid Waste Resource Management Centre (SRMC), Choglamsar, and the Rural Development Department (RDD) Guest House, taking stock of their functioning, progress and potential to generate employment and strengthen local ...
22/08/2026
Leh, August 21 (KIP)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today visited the Pashmina Dehairing Plant at the Industrial Area, Leh, to inspect the ongoing dehairing processes and review the functioning of the facility.
During the visit, the Chief Secretary inspected various sections of the plant and took a first-hand appraisal of the different stages involved in the pashmina dehairing process. He interacted with the concerned officers and officials and reviewed the ...
22/08/2026
Leh, August 21 (KIP)-The three-day Great Summer Buddhist Council of Ladakh 2026 (Ladakh Mangtro Yarchos Chenmo 2026) commenced today at Ngonpar Gaway Phodang, Matho, with Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, gracing the evening session as the Chief Guest, which focused on the critical theme of “Youth and Social Well-being: Protecting Ladakh from the Menace of Drugs.”
The session brought together school students, Buddhist monks, representatives of sacred places, doctors, experts,...
22/08/2026
Kargil, August 21 (KIP)- The Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, visited Government Degree College Kargil today and interacted with the college administration, faculty, staff and students. He was warmly received by Principal Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi, Dr. Salim Ahmad, Nodal Officer, Sankoo Campus, faculty and staff members.
At the outset, Principal Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi made a detailed presentation before the Hon’ble MP on the overall functioning and development of the college, cove...
22/08/2026
Leh, August 21 (KIP)-Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD), UT Ladakh, Nidhi Malik, chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee constituted to review the implementation of the Lakhpati Didi, Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP), and Food, Nutrition, Health and WASH (FNHW) components under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
The meeting reviewed the progress of the three components, the status of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), li...
22/08/2026
Khaltse, August 21 (KIP)- A district-level two-day training programme on Own Source Revenue (OSR) under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), which commenced on August 20, 2026, concluded successfully today at the Conference Hall of the Block Development Office, Khaltse, District Sham.
The training programme was organized by the District Panchayat Office, Leh, with the objective of strengthening the knowledge and capacity of field-level officials and Panchayati Raj functio...
20/08/2026
Zanskar, August 20 (KIP)-Students of Government Degree College Zanskar participated in the Ladakh Book Festival 2026, organised by the Union Territory of Ladakh and Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with the National Book Trust (NBT), India, at the NDS Memorial Sports Complex, Leh.
The participation was carried out under the able guidance and leadership of Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi, Principal, Government Degree College Zanskar, whose encouragement and support helped ...
19/08/2026
Kargil, August 19 (KIP)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today paid a courtesy call on Chief General Manager, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Sunit Kumar. Cluster Head of J&K Bank, Kargil, Ishfaq Sarwar Malik, was also present during the meeting.
During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon discussed various issues concerning J&K Bank’s banking services in Kargil, along with ongoing and proposed projects under the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) init...