Ladakh

WWF-India and Charkha Ladakh Conclude One-Month Handloom Training Under Darwin Initiative

21/12/2024
Kargyam, December 21 (KIP)-WWF-India, in collaboration with Charkha Ladakh Phyang, successfully completed a one-month intensive Handloom Training under the Darwin Initiative, which commenced on November 20, 2024, and concluded today on December 20, 2024. The training was held in the Kargyam belt of Changthang, Ladakh, and saw active participation from 58 women representing the villages of Sato, Barma, and Khera Pullu. This initiative marks another milestone in WWF-India’s livelihood acti...

CEC chaired meeting on 18th CEC Ice Hockey Championship Leh

21/12/2024
, Leh,December 21 (KIP)-A meeting, chaired by Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh,Adv. Tashi Gyalson, was held to discuss the upcoming 18th CEC Ice Hockey Championship and other winter activities for the 2024-25 season at the NDS Ice Hockey Ground. The discussions covered a series of major tournaments, including the 18th CEC Ice Hockey Championship, the 2nd Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League, the Lt. Governor Ice Hockey Championship, the High Altitude Himalayan International Ice Hockey Championship, ...

CEC Reviews Preparations for Chadar Trek Leh

21/12/2024
Leh, December 21 (KIP)-Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, convened a review meeting with key stakeholders in the conference hall of the Council Office to discuss preparations for the upcoming Chadar Trek. After thorough discussions, it was decided to schedule the Chadar Trek to begin on January 7, 2024. CEC Gyalson directed all departments to work in close coordination to ensure seamless operations and a smooth experience for all participants. Additionally, he focused on ens...

Good Governance Week 2024 with the Theme 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur' Organised at Tia, Temisgam, Lamayuru, and Kanji of Khaltse Block

20/12/2024
Khaltse, December 20 (KIP)- To ensure the saturation of flagship government schemes, the week-long event for Good Governance Week 2024, under the theme 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur', was successfully organized at Tia, Temisgam, Lamayuru, and Kanji villages of Khaltse block. The event was conducted in the Community Halls of Temisgam and Lamayuru today, December 20, 2024. During the camp, officers and officials from various concerned departments, including Revenue, Animal Husbandry, Health, Sheep Hus...

EC Tashi chairs meeting to discuss various issues of Labour Department of Zanskar Sub-Division

20/12/2024
Kargil,December 20 (KIP)-Executive Councilor, Rural Development Department, Zanskar Development Authority, LAHDC, Kargil, Er. Punchock Tashi today chaired a meeting to discuss various issues of the Labour Department of Zanskar Sub-Division. The meeting was attended by Assistant Labour Commissioner, Arifa Iqbal lone, President Zanskar Labour and Welfare Union, Stanzin Munjhom Manju and Vice-President, Mansoor Ahmed. During the course of the meeting, the ALC Kargil gave detailed informa...

Bhupesh Choudhary, Shashanka Ala call on CEC Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon in Kargil

20/12/2024
Kargil, December 20 (KIP)- Administrative Secretary, Bhupesh Choudhary and Secretary, Shashanka Ala in the Union Territory of Ladakh today called on Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon at his office at Council Secretariat, Kargil. The meeting commenced with CEC extending a warm welcome to the visiting officers. During the interaction, a wide range of administrative issues were discussed. CEC Dr Akhoon provided a comprehensive overview of the priorities and challenges face...

Good Governance Week celebrated by ICDS Project Shargole and Mission Shakti S&TW

20/12/2024
Kargil,December 20 (KIP)-The Good Governance Week 2024, themed Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore (Taking Administration to Villages) was celebrated today by ICDS Project Shargole and Mission Shakti S&TW Kargil at Shargole Block. The programme was attended by Child Development Project Officer Shargole, Farida Banoo, Supervisors, Anganwadi Workers, staff of District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), One Stop Centre and general public. The resource persons for the event were Quratul Ain State Con...

Principal Secretary Sanjeev Khirwar chairs meeting on seabuckthorn mission

19/12/2024
Leh, December 19 (KIP)-The Principal Secretary of the UT Ladakh, Sanjeev Khirwar chaired a meeting regarding the Seabuckthorn mission at the Civil Secretariat Leh. The focus of the meeting was on mission formation, promotion of seabuckthorn cultivation, processing, and value-added production to boost the region’s economy and create sustainable livelihoods. This initiative is part of the Union Territory’s efforts under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). ...

Good Governance Week celebrations begin across Kargil district

19/12/2024
Kargil, December 19 (KIP)- The Good Governance Week 2024, under the theme Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore (Taking Administration to Villages), commenced today across various regions in Kargil district. This nationwide campaign aims to address public grievances and enhance service delivery. The celebrations included events at Tehsil headquarters and Panchayat Halqas throughout the district, designed to raise awareness about good governance practices, initiatives, and success stories. Various depar...

Felicitation of Air Commodore DS Handa by CEC Leh

19/12/2024
Leh, December 19 (KIP)-The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, and Hon’ble Nyoma Counsellor, Ishey Spalzang, felicitated Air Commodore DS Handa, Commander of the 21st Air Force Wing, in his office chamber, in recognition of his successful tenure. During the meeting, the Commander presented a memento to the CEC Tashi Gyalson as a token of appreciation. The CEC extended his best wishes to Air Commodore Handa for his future endeavors. They also discussed several important iss...

CEC Leh Holds Meeting on Khelo India Winter Games 2025 Preparations

19/12/2024
Leh, December 19 (KIP)- The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC ,LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, convened a meeting with key officials from Khelo India to discuss preparations for the upcoming Khelo India Winter Games 2025. The meeting was attended by Director ( Khelo India Events) Amar Jyoti, Dr. Stanzin Thakchos, OSD to Secretary Sports, Assistant Director ( SAI) RamKumar G and Consultant (Khelo India,SAI) Gopal Kandpal, Consultant ( Khelo India, SAI )Mohit Waswani. The discussions focused on key aspects...

Veer Baal Diwas celebrated with enthusiasm at Bal-Ashram, Kargil

19/12/2024
Kargil, December 19 (KIP)- A week-long program of Veer Baal Diwas was organized and celebrated with great enthusiasm at Bal-Ashram, Baroo, Kargil. The program commenced on 18th December 2024, was graced by the presence of District Child Protection Officer, Kargil/District Social Welfare Officer, Kargil, Abdul Majid Tantary. In his address, Tantary highlighted the significance of Veer Baal Diwas. He emphasized the importance of education and development of child care. He stressed that th...

Incharge SDM Zanskar chairs meeting to plan Christmas, New Year, Losar celebrations

19/12/2024
Kargil, December 19 (KIP)- In-charge Sub Divisional Magistrate, Zanskar, Mohd Hassan (Tehsildar), chaired a meeting today at Tourist Dak Bungalow in Padum to discuss arrangements for the celebration of Christmas, New Year and Losar in the Subdivision. The meeting was attended by Station House Officer, Block Medical Officer, Tourist Officer, representatives PW/R&B, PHE, ARC, Electric, Mechanical, and president Zanskar Buddhist Association. While welcoming the officers, officials, and the...

2-day skill development workshop for journalists organized by DIPR Kargil concludes

18/12/2024
Kargil, December 18 (KIP)-As part of a series of events, the two-day skill development workshop for journalists organized by Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Kargil concluded today and was attended by journalists and media team of the department. Day two of the workshop was graced by Executive Councillor Information, LAHDC, Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi and Joint Director, Information, Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho with their presence. DIPR Kargil had invited Meeqat Hashmi, St...

ICAR Meeting in Leh Focuses on Preservation and Promotion of Ladakh’s Unique Livestock and Animal Genetic Resources

18/12/2024
Leh, December 18 (KIP)-The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC Adv.Tashi Gyalson, LAHDC Leh, chaired a meeting organized by ICAR at the DC Conference Hall in the presence of Tashi Namgyal Yakzee, Executive Councillor Animal Husbandry and Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director (Animal Science) ICAR. The meeting focused on the preservation and promotion of Ladakh’s unique livestock and animal genetic resources, particularly the Ladakhi cow and yak. It brought together herders, scientists, government official...

Delegation of Phyang lead by Councillor met CEC,Leh

18/12/2024
Leh, December 18 (KIP)-Hon’ble Chairman/CEC Adv. Tashi Gyalson was called upon by a delegation led by Phyang Councillor Tundup Nurboo, Ven. Rigzin Dorjey, Ven. Konchok Tashi, and organiser Tundup Namgyal at his office today. The delegation at the onset extended their gratitude to the Council for its support in recognizing Bhoti as the state official language. The delegation also apprised the CEC about their upcoming cricket tournament dedicated to the memory of His Eminence Ladakh Chosje To...

ADC Leh Ghulam Mohd (JKAS) chairs District Level Aadhaar Committee meeting

18/12/2024
Leh, December 18 (KIP)-The Additional Deputy Commissioner Leh Ghulam Mohd (JKAS) chaired a meeting with District Level Aadhaar Committee to review the working of Aadhaar sector and Aadhaar related issues at VC Room, DC Office, Leh today on December 18. During the meeting, Assistant Manager UIDAI Ladakh Taief Mir, briefed about the agenda of the meeting which included Aadhar Saturation, Working of Aadhar Centres, Department wise progress, MBU and Document update, State government portal to fa...

Two-day skill development workshop for journalists organized by DIPR Kargil begins

17/12/2024
Kargil, December 17 (KIP)-As part of series of events, the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Kargil today inaugurated a two-day Skill Development Workshop for journalists of Kargil district. The workshop was graced by Assistant Director, Information, Kargil, Raza Ali Abbidi as the chief guest. Assistant Information Officer, Anwar Ali Tsarpa, reporters, photographers, DIPR-Kargil, copy editors, President and members of Press Club Kargil, and senior journalists working w...

CEC Kargil condoles sad demise of Haji Ghulam Hassan Khan

17/12/2024
Kargil, December 17 (KIP)- On behalf of LAHDC, Kargil, Chairman/CEC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today expressed profound sorrow on the sad demise of Haji Ghulam Hassan Khan, a retired DIG, a dedicated politician and a senior leader of the National Conference. The CEC said that Haji Ghulam Hassan Khan's statesmanship, determination and deep commitment to the people of Ladakh, especially during his two terms as Member of Parliament, will forever be remembered. Recalling his contribut...

CEC inaugurates Excellence Residential Coaching Center at Megawatt Colony Kargil

17/12/2024
Kargil, December 17 (KIP)-Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, today inaugurated Excellence Residential Coaching Center at Megawatt Colony in Kargil. The event marked a significant milestone in the efforts to promote quality education in the region. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Sheikh Nazir, President of ISK, Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Sheikh Abdullah, and Syed Mehdi. The event was also attended by students and faculty members o...

DIC Kargil organizes awareness program on Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme at Drass

17/12/2024
Kargil,December 17 (KIP)-District Industries Centre, Kargil in collaboration with District Panchayat Officer, Kargil and J&K Bank Drass today organized an awareness program on Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme, a central sector scheme of the Government of India at Conference Hall of Dak Bungalow Drass. During the awareness program, Mudasir Rahowf Wani, Shawkat Ahmad Functional Manager and Mubashir Hussain Advance Manager J&K Bank Drass explained in detail about the registration, skill up-g...

CEC Kargil meets delegation of Tickat, Lastak Seilshpore villages of Barsoo block

16/12/2024
Kargil, December 16 (KIP)- Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today met with the delegation of Tickat, Lastak Seilshpore villages of Barsoo block and discussed issues of telecommunication and other issues of the area. While addressing the delegation, the CEC Kargil assured them that he is fully aware of the area's longstanding and significant pending demand. He informed the delegation that he has consistently raised the issue with the concerned departm...

CEC Kargil attends Veer Gatha event commemorating historic capture of Sherqui La

15/12/2024
Kargil, December 15 (KIP)-Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended Veer Gatha event commemorating the historic capture of Sherqui La, a strategic mountain pass, during the India-Pak War of 1971. The event was organized at Government High Secondary School Silmoo to honor the valor of soldiers and contributions of civilians during the war. Brigadier Ragudeep Minhaz, Sena Medal, Commander 192 Mountain Brigade; Commanding Officer 21 Gadwa...

KVK Kargil-II Zanskar organizes in-service training for extension personnel

15/12/2024
Kargil, December 15 (KIP)-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil-II Zanskar on Saturday successfully conducted a one-day training program for officers and extension workers of the Agriculture Department, Kargil. The event was chaired by Dr. Akhon Mohd Mehdi, Principal Scientist and Head of KVK Kargil-II, and attended by esteemed officers and participants from various zones of Kargil district. Prominent attendees included Aishaq Hussain Basharat, Chief Agriculture Officer; Mohd Iqbal, Deputy ...

CEC Kargil flags off students for Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan 2024-25 State-Level Camp

14/12/2024
Kargil,December 14 (KIP)- Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today flagged off a group of forty students from Kargil selected for the Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) 2024-25 State-Level Camp at Leh. The event took place at Council Secretariat Kargil in presence of Executive Councillor for Education, Zakir Hussain, Joint Director, Information, Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho and other officials. The selected students, representing 18 government and pri...

DC Kargil chairs follow up meeting to review operational arrangements for AN-32 Kargil Courier Service

14/12/2024
Kargil, December 14 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shrikant Suse chaired follow up meeting to review the operational arrangements for the AN-32 Kargil Courier Service during current winter season. Senior officers of IAF representing HQ WAC, HQ AOC JK-Udhampur, Jammu, Chandigarh,Srinagar & Kargil Stations as well as chief coordinator AN-32 courier service Er. Aamir Ali attended the meeting The meeting deliberated on various points such as frequency of flights, additional requirement...

DC Leh reviews preparedness for Good Governance Week 2024 with various departments

14/12/2024
Leh, December 14 (KIP)-The Deputy Commissioner Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, reviews preparedness for Good Governance Week 2024 with the theme ‘Prashasan Gaon ki Aur’ with various departments at VC Room, DC Office, Leh on December 13. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner Leh briefed the officers about the Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur programme under the Good Governance Week which is going to take place from December 19-24, 2024. He directed the officers to held service delivery camps, griev...

Training Programme organised for 11th Agriculture Census at Leh

14/12/2024
Leh,December 14 (KIP)- A one-day training programme for Phase II and Phase III of the 11th Agriculture Census was held at the Conference Hall, DC Office Leh. The programme was conducted online by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Delhi through video conference and was chaired by Chief Planning Officer Tsewang Gyalson. The primary objective of the training was to enhance the skills and knowledge of enumerators and officials in conducting accurate and efficient data collection ...

ABHLTI concludes 15-day campaign to revive balti language, literature

12/12/2024
Kargil, December 12 (KIP)-The Association of Baltis in Himalaya Ladakh & Territories of Indus Kargil Ladakh (ABHLTI) today successfully concluded its 15-day campaign for revival and preservation of Balti language and literature, with a grand closing ceremony held at the Cultural Academy Hall, Kargil. Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, Ladakh, Tahir Hussain Zubdavi; Joint Director...

CEC held Meeting to Review Preparations for Losar and New year Festival

12/12/2024
Leh, December 12 (KIP)-In preparation for the upcoming Losar, Christmas and New Year festivals the Hon'ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson has convened a meeting to review the necessary arrangement at the Conference Hall of the Council Secretariat, LAHDC Leh. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman Tsering Angchuk; Executive Councillor for minority Ghulam Mehdi; Senior Superintendent of Police, Leh, Shruti Arora; Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, Sonam Deachen; Additi...