CEC Inaugurates 15th CEC Ice Hockey Championship 2024

Kargil, Jan 28: Chairman/CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon inaugurated the 15th CEC Ice Hockey Championship 2024 organized by Department of Youth Service and Sports at Ice Hockey Rink at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Bemathang, Kargil.

CEC, LAHDC Kargil Dr Jaffer Akhoon, ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohi ud din Wani, CEO, District Youth Services Sports officer Kargil, Abid Ali, District officers and participating teams were present at the inaugural Ceremony.

Addressing the players, the CEC sai...

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“Leh Chalo Andolan”: Ladakh Unites for Urgent Safeguard

VoL Desk, Jan. 28: In a press conference convened by the Leh Apex body, a significant call for the “Leh Chalo Andolan” on February 3, 2024, was made to safeguard the interests of Ladakh. Expressing their dissatisfaction with the periodic meetings with the Ministry of Home Affairs, both the Leh Apex Body and KDA jointly announced the commencement of the “Leh Chalo Andolan.”

During the press conference, Tsering Lakrok disclosed that the demonstration is scheduled to commence at 10:00 am fr...

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BJP Appoints Tarun Chugh as Election In-charge for JK, Ladakh

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janta Party on Saturday appointed Tarun Chugh as election in-charge for upcoming Lok Sabha polls for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories.

News agency KNO reported that BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, who is the party’s in-charge for political affairs in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, has been named the election in-charge for both Union Territories.

Ahsish Sood has been appointed as co-incharge for Jammu and Kashmir.

In the last Lok Sabha...

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LAHDC Leh to rebrand Health & Wellness Centres in local language

VoL Desk, Jan. 29: In view of the controversy erupted as a result of renaming the Health Centres in Ladakh as “Ayushman Arogya Mandir”, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh has proposed for rebranding the Health and Wellness Centres as “Tsey-Ring Nadmed Tsonas” in Leh as per Guidelines of Health Ministry.

CEC Leh, Tashi Gyaltsan chaired an important consultative meeting with socio-religious heads and officers of District Administration Leh.

In the meeting, the CEC affi...

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CEC Highlights Developments, Ongoing projects During Republic Day Speech

Kargil, Jan 26: While congratulating people on Republic Day, the CEC said that on Jan 26, 1950, the Indian Constitution was enacted after which India became a Democratic Republic. In the Constitution all religions, colours, gender and races have equal rights without any discrimination.

He said that people need to actively participate in the development of villages, cities, and the entire country with the spirit of patriotism.

On the occasion, Dr Jaffer paid rich tributes to the veteran...

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75th Republic Day Celebrate at District Headquarter and Sub-divisions in Kargil

Kargil, Jan 26: The 75th Republic Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium, Bemathang, Kargil where the Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon unfurled the National Flag.

At the stadium, the CEC inspected the parade and took salute at the march past presented by contingents of Ladakh Police, police band party, NCC Cadets, school contingents etc.

While congratulating people on Republic Day, the CEC said that on Jan 26, 1950...

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Controversy Erupts in Ladakh as Government Renames Health Centers to “Ayushman Arogya Mandir”

Kargil, Jan. 27: In response to the directive from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to rebrand medical aid centers/health and wellness centers as “Ayushman Arogya Mandir,” various political parties and religious organizations, including Indian National Congress, IKMT, JUAIK, Ladakh Buddhist Association, and Anjuman-e-Imam Zaman Sankoo, have expressed their discontent.

The District Congress Committee, Leh, stated in a press conference that the decision to re...

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Kargil Congress Express Resentment over Renaming of Govt Medical Centers

VoL Desk, Jan. 25: The District Congress Committee Kargil in a letter to the Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, has expressed strong resentment against the Renaming of Government Medical Aid Centers/Health and Wellness Centers as “Ayushman Arogya Mandir”.

“I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent decision by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to rename the Govern...

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CEC Discuss Expansion of Ward Boundaries for MC Kargil

Kargil, Jan 24: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a meeting to discuss the expansion of ward boundaries for the Municipal Committee Kargil.

Executive Councillor I&FC, Kacho Mohd Feroz, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse, Councillor Town, Haji Abass Adulpa, Administrator Municipal Committee, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, Executive Officer, MC, Shafaqat Hussain, and District Panchayat Officer, Kargil, Padma Angmo, beside other concerned officers attended...

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National Girl Child Day Held at GHS Shargole

Kargil, Jan 24: The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Project Shargole organized the National Girl Child Day at Government High School Shargole.

Speakers talked about the importance of National Girl Child Day and the need to eradicate social taboos. They encouraged reporting instances of domestic violence to concerned authorities. They also spoke about the rights of girls enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

CDPO Farida Batool, who presided over the event, said the ICDS Pro...

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