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Thousands attend Eid prayers in Kargil

Kargil August 12: Thousands of people attended the congregational Eid prayers in Masjids and Eidgahs across the district. The biggest gatherings of devotees were seen at Jamia Masjid Kargil, Islamia School premises and Eidgah Kargil where the prayers concluded peacefully. The situation in Kargil continued to remain peaceful with shops and other business establishments functioning normally and people were seen busy in Eid celebrations.

Kargil: Situation continues to remain peaceful

Kargil, August 11: The situation in Kargil remained peaceful today with shops and other business establishments functioning normally and people in large number thronging the Main Bazar Kargil and other markets in the town for shopping in view of Eid celebrations. Normal traffic movement was witnessed with public transport and private vehicles plying on the roads.

Div Com Ladakh visits Taisuru

Kargil, August 11: In order to take stock of public grievances and developmental issues, Divisional Commissioner, Ladakh, Saugat Biswas on Saturday visited Taisuru Tehsil and interacted with several public representatives besides Sarpanchs and Panchs of Taisuru, Kargee, Khaows, Kochik, Panikhar as well as the prominent citizens of the area.

Heavy rush of Eid shoppers in Kargil, situation peaceful

Kargil, August 10: The Kargil region today witnessed heavy rush in the shops and other business establishments with people thronging enthusiastically for Eid-u-Azha shopping. The Government and private offices were found functioning normally as per routine practice while public transport and private vehicles were also seen plying on the highways as well as the internal roads as usual.

Maharashtra government plans MTDC resort in Ladakh

Mumbai, Aug 6: With the withdrawal of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, the Maharashtra government wants to set up a tourist resort in Ladakh. Tourism Development Minister Jaykumar Rawal said the official decision regarding this will be taken soon. With the revocation of some provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, the bar on outsiders from buying land in Jammu and Kashmir is expected to cease to exist.

Complete shutdown observed in frontier District Kargil against abrogation of Article 370/35A

Kargil, August 06: The Whole Kargil District remained closed on the call of Bandh Given by the Joint Action Committee Kargil and a deserted view of Kargil Bazaar with all business establishments, Schools, Government and Private Offices remained closed. The call was given as a token of Public Resentment against the Decision of the Government for Abrogation of Article 370 and 35 A of the Constitution of India and to condemn the decision.

DC Kargil takes stock of ongoing work on Parkachik Khawos Irrigation Canal

Kargil August 02:- Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary on Thursday took stock of the ongoing works on the construction of water conductor tunnel of the Parkachik Khawos irrigation canal. The 900 metre span tunnel is being constructed at cost of Rs 720 lacs.

CEC reviews pace of progress on developmental activities in Zanskar Sub Div

Kargil to get 17 new trekking routes

Srinagar, July 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik has decided to take up with the Ministry of Home, Government of India, the opening up of 17 routes/areas without insisting upon inner line permit. The trekking routes proposed to be opened include (i) Faroona-Jasgund via Lasar La (ii) Akshow (Zanskar)-Gulab Garh (Kishtwar) (iii) Padum-Gulab Garh (Kishtwar) via Omasila.

CEC Kargil inaugurates 2-day Zanskar Tourism Festival

Kargil, July 30: - Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan along with the Executive Councillor for Tourism and Zanskar Affairs Er Phunsog Tashi and Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary inaugurated 2-day Zanskar Tourism Festival at Padum here on Monday.

CEC Kargil inaugurates TRC, Academic Block of GDC at Padum; foot suspension bridge at Itcher

Kargil, July 30: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan along with the Executive Councillor for Tourism and Zanskar Affairs and Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary inaugurated the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) of Zanskar Development Authority at Padum Zanskar here on Monday. The project spread over an area of 30 kanals has been completed at a cost of Rs 3.

Srinagar-Leh highway remains closed for 3rd day

Srinagar, Jul 27: The 434-km-long Srinagar-Jammu highway, the only road linking Ladakh region with Kashmir valley, remained closed for the third day on Saturday due to fresh landslides triggered by rain during the night.

Kargil Diwas: Bollywood pays tribute with tweets, football match

Mumbai, July 26: Bollywood actors played a football match with Army and Navy personnel on Friday to commemorate 20 years of the Kargil war. Braving heavy rains, actors Ranbir Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, Shashank Khaitan, Dino Morea, Sunil Shetty's son Ahan Shetty, Karan Wahi and others took on the defence forces at Cooperage ground in south Mumbai.

Sons of Kargil war heroes join their fathers' Army regiments

By Anil Bhatt Drass, July 26: Raised by their mothers on the stories of their braveheart fathers who sacrificed their lives in the 1999 Kargil war, sons of three war heroes have joined their regiments in the Army. Sepoy Amarpreet Singh, Sepoy Bakhtwar Singh and Lieutenant Hitesh Kumar, sons of Naik Subedar Surjeet Singh, Naik Subedar Ravail Singh and Naik Bachan Kumar, respectively, were supported by their mothers in the decision.

Rajnath hails Kargil heroes; says their supreme sacrifice ensured safety, sanctity of our borders

New Delhi, July 26: Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the heroes who fought tough battles during the conflict, saying their unwavering courage and supreme sacrifice ensured the safety and sanctity of the country's borders.

District Disaster Management Authority Leh holds mock drill

Leh, July 26: District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Leh conducted mock drill on disaster preparedness in Leh on Friday. Stakeholders representing Army, ITBP, SDRF, Civil Defense, Air Force, CRPF, Police and district officers, gathered at the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) near Council Secretariat.

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor to prepare 'Tiranga kheer' at Drass to mark Kargil victory

By Anil Bhatt Drass/Kargil, July 25: In a special tribute to heroes of the Kargil War, celebrated chef Sanjeev Kapoor and his team will prepare 'Tiranga kheer' at the 'badakhana' (grand dinner) to be organised in this battle zone on Thursday for the families of martyrs, serving troops and Army veterans.

Srinagar-Leh Highway blocked due to landslides

Srinagar/Ladakh: The Srinagar-Leh highway was temporarily closed for traffic on Thursday due to landslides at several places, triggered by rains. Reports said that traffic on Srinagar-Leh road has been closed due to landslides at different places near Zojila pass. They said that a large number of vehicles including those carrying essentials for Ladakh region were stranded on both sides of the highway.

Governor attends concluding function of Yarchos Chenmo

Leh, July 23: The 9-day lDumra Khadot Yulsum Yarchos Chenmo was concluded with religious fervor at Khyungru Drigung Kagyut Tongdol-phug gonpa, Khyungru Nubra. Governor Satya Pal Malik was the chief guest on the occasion. This 7th edition of the Buddhist Council was chaired by His Holiness Chesang Rinpochey.

Various delegations meet Governor in Nubra

Leh, July 23: Governor Satya Pal Malik, who is on a two-day visit to Nubra Valley in Leh district since yesterday, met various delegations on the first day of his visit. Governor met delegations of LAHDC, Leh; Ladakh Amchi Sabha and public representatives of Nubra Sub-division at Diskit, Nubra. The CEC, LAHDC, Leh, submitted a memorandum concerning the long pending issues of Nubra sub-division to Governor.

EC Health takes stock of training facilities at GNM school Kurbathang

Kargil, July 23: Executive Councilor for Health Muhammad Ali Chandan today visited GNM School Kurbathang and took stock of the status of training being provided to the students in the training institution. The EC also interacted with the students and tutors and enquired about the services being provided to the students as well as the issues and problems confronting the training centre.

Concrete measures underway to tap tourism potential: Feroz Khan

Kargil, July 22: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan today said that Kargil has immense tourism potential on account of its glorious folk traditions, multiethnic culture, world famous historical places and scenic beauty and the LAHDC Kargil is making all out efforts to tap this potential so that tourism sector in the district is given further fillip.

DC Kargil reviews Independence Day arrangements

Kargil, July 22: Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary today chaired a meeting to review the preparations for Independence Day-2019 celebrations.

Kargil School Olympics: DC Kargil reviews arrangements

Kargil, July 22: Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC Kargil, Baseer ul Haq Choudhary today reviewed the arrangements being put in place by the District Administration for the inter-school tournament under the banner Kargil School Olympics to be held in the second week of August, 2019.

Anganwadi workers in Kargil demand rollback of SAC decision

Kargil, july 22: Anganwadi Workers and Helpers working under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, protested against the State Administrative Council’s (SAC) decision to disburse their honorariums through Gram Panchayats.

AKTTA releases two books on Kargil Tourism

Kargil, July 22: In Jammu and Kashmir, Kargil has a great potential to be one of the best destination and is a virgin place to be remembered by a traveller, having picturesque Suru Valley, five Colossal Buddha Statute and Border Tourism and impact of war.

Various delegations call on Governor

Kargil, July 21: Governor Satya Pal Malik , during his visit to Kargil, listened to public grievances here today as several delegations and individuals apprised him about their issues and demands.

Governor inaugurates Kargil Ladakh Tourism Festival

Kargil, July 21: Governor Satya Pal Malik inaugurated Kargil Ladakh Tourism Festival-2019 at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Kargil here today. Haji Anayat Ali, Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, Feroz Ahmad Khan, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC, Kargil, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Member Parliament, Er. Phunsog Tashi, Syed Mujtaba, Syed Abbass Razvi, Muhammad Ali Chandan- Executive Councillors, Maj.

Raksha Mantri Pays Homage To Martyrs At Kargil War Memorial

Srinagar: Saturday, July 20: The Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Kargil War Memorial at Dras today. He was accompanied by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat and the General Officer Commanding in Chief Northern Command Lt Gen Ranbir Singh.

Jal Shakti Abhiyan: DC Kargil convenes meeting with Central team

Kargil, July 19: - Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary today convened a meeting with the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) team from Union Government which is on visit of Kargil in connection with the implementation of the mission-mode water conservation campaign in the district.

2 day cultural festival kick starts at Mulbek Kargil

Kargil, July 17: Two-day colourful cultural festival organized by the Tourism Department Kargil in collaboration with Wakha Mulbek Shargole Fokar Students Educational Forum kick-started at Spring Dales Public School Mulbekh Kargil here on Tuesday. Executive Councillor for Works Aga Syed Abbass Razvi was the chief guest on the occasion, while as Executive Councillor for Health Muhammad Ali Chandan was the guest of honour on the occasion.

EC Agri discusses implementation of Jal Shakti Abhiyan

Kargil, July 15: Executive Councilor for Agriculture, Revenue and Soil Conservation Muhammad Ali Chandan today chaired a Gram Sabha regarding the implementation of Jal Shakti Abhiyan at Panchayat Office Lotsum. Sarpanchs and Panchs of the area and the representatives of the University of Technology Srinagar attended the Gram Sabha.

CEC, LAHDC Leh calls on Advisor Sharma

Leh, July 15: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor LAHDC, Leh Gyal P. Wangyal today called on Advisor to Governor, K.K. Sharma here to highlight various issues concerning the Leh district. EC Agriculture Phuntsog Stanzin, EC Education Konchok Stanzin, EC Minorities Mumtaz Hussain, Div Com Ladakh Saugat Biswas, DC Leh Avny Lavasa, SSP Leh Sargun Shukla and other concerned were present during the meeting.

Advisor Sharma takes stock of developmental works at Leh

Leh, July 15: Advisor to Governor, K.K. Sharma convened a meeting with the district officers to take stock of the ongoing projects and other major issues concerning developmental works in the Leh district here today. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Ladakh, Saugat Biswas, District Development Commissioner, Leh, Avny Lavasa, ADDC, Leh Moses Kunzang, SE PWD, SE PDD, SE PMGSY and all the district officers of Leh district.

ADDC reviews progress on languishing projects at Udhampur

Udhampur, July 15: Additional District Development Commissioner, Ashok Kumar, today convened a meeting with district officers of various departments to review progress on languishing projects in the district.

CEC inaugurates newly upgraded high school at Tangole

Kargil, July 14: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan today inaugurated a newly upgraded Government High School at Tangole Suru Valley here.

Advisor Sharma on whirlwind tour to Leh

Leh, July 14: Advisor to Governor, K.K. Sharma—who is on his four-day tour to Ladakh division on Sunday took stock of 45MW Alchi Hydel project besides meeting several delegations in Leh district. The Advisor took detailed review of the power supply scenario of under this project. He inquired in detail about the capacity and feeding area of this project and urged to work for further improvement of the project efficiency.

WWF - India conducts Conservation Leadership Workshop for NCC Cadets of Ladakh

Leh, July 14: As part of its efforts for developing future conservation leadership for conservation efforts in the Himalayas, WWF – India in collaboration with National Cadets Corps (NCC) organized a two days special capacity building workshop for the cadets of NCC in Ladakh.

Advisor Sharma visits Kargil, reviews developmental scenario

Kargil, July 12: Advisor to Governor K.K Sharma during his 4 day visit of Ladakh Division took stock of the developmental scenario in Kargil district here today. The Advisor held separate meetings with the public representatives, civil administration.

Feroz Khan stresses on balanced curriculum for overall development of children

Kargil, July 09: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan today stressed on a healthy balance between studies and sports for overall personality development of children.

Avny Lavasa disburses compensation to NoK of Khardungla avalanche victims

Leh, July 09: Deputy Commissioner Leh Avny Lavasa today disbursed cheques amounting to Rs 81.00 lakh among next of kin of those who died in a snow avalanche at Khardungla pass in December 2018. The compensation money was paid to the ten dependants through Labour Welfare Department under Employees Compensation Act 1923. Assistant Labour Commissioner, Ghulam Nabi Tak was present on the occasion.

CEC Wangyal inaugurates children's library at Spituk, Leh

Leh, July 08: Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Leh, Gyal P Wangyal inaugurated a Children’s Library at Primary School (Thugui Dumra) Spituk.

New Executive Councilors nominated for LAHDC, Leh

Leh, July 04: The Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Leh, Gyal P Wangyal has nominated Phuntsog Stanzin of Skurbuchan Constituency, Mumtaz Hussain of Chushot Constituency and Konchok Stanzin of Chushul Constituency as Executive Councilors in the Executive Council of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh.

CEC reviews arrangement for upcoming Kargil-Ladakh Tourism Festival

Kargil, July 04:- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan today convened a high level meeting in connection with the celebration of Kargil-Ladakh Tourism Festival 2019.

MP Namgyal thanks PM, Governor for making Ladakh division fully functional

Srinagar, July 04: Member Parliament from Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and State Administrative Council headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik for granting divisional status and according approval for the creation of 495 posts of various categories for the newly-created administrative unit of Ladakh division.

CEC Kargil expresses gratitude to Governor Admin for creation of 495 posts for Ladakh division

Kargil, July 04: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan has expressed gratitude to the State Administrative Council headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik for according approval to the creation of 495 posts of various categories to make the newly-created administrative unit fully operational.

VC Cluster University Ladakh meets CEC Kargil

Kargil, July 02: Vice Chancellor, Cluster University of Ladakh C Phunsog today met Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan here today. Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC Kargil, Baseer-ul-Haq, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Sonam Chosjor, Registrar Cluster University Ladakh Imteeaz Kacho, Controller Examinations Prof Deskyong Namgyal, besides other concerned officers also attended the meeting.

13 district dialysis centres fully operational in JK under PMND programme

Srinagar, July 02: The Department of Health and Medical Education today informed that 13 district dialysis centres are fully operational across the State under Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis (PMND) programme.

Biswas reviews progress of dev works under centrally-sponsored schemes

Leh, July 02: Divisional Commissioner Ladakh, Saugat Biswas, chaired a meeting here to review the physical and financial progress under various centrally-sponsored schemes in the district Kargil of the division. Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Basir-ul-Haq Choudary, Superintending Engineer and Exen PMGSY Kargil, Exen PHE Kargil, Exen Irrigation Kargil, Exen R&B Kargil and Exen PWD Zanskar attended the meeting.