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Kargil, January 14: Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra visited the Kargil Airport today, where he inspected the existing airport infrastructure. During the visit, the Commanding Officer briefed the Chief Secretary on various operational and infrastructural aspects of the airport. The Chief Secretary directed the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, to submit a detailed [] The post Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra Visits Kargil Airport and Darchik Village appeared first on

Kargil, January 14: Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra today undertook an extensive tour of Zero Point, Zojila Tunnel Eastern Portal, Kargil War Memorial and later interacted with the public of Drass Sub-Division during a grievance redressal meeting at Dak Bungalow, Drass. At Zero Point, the Chief Secretary was briefed by Chief Engineer, [] The post Chief Secretary Ladakh Visits Zero Point, Zojila Tunnel Eastern Portal and Kargil War Memorial; Interacts with Public at Dras

Kargil, January 14: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today handed over a Refrigerated Transport Vehicle to M/S Halman Apricot, Kargil at the Council Secretariat, Kargil, sanctioned under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme. The refrigerated transport vehicle has been sanctioned by the Horticulture Department, UT Ladakh [] The post CEC Kargil Hands Over Refrigerated Transport Vehicle to Boost Ladakhs Horticulture Supply

Kargil, January 13: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil hosted a dinner party at Hotel The Kargil in honour of Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, IAS, following his assumption of charge as the new Chief Secretary. The dinner was attended by the Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer [] The post LAHDC Kargil hosts dinner party in honour of Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kargil, January 13: The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the closing ceremony of the Drass Winter Carnival Jashn-e-Fateh 2026, organised by the Fire and Fury Corps at the Ice Hockey Stadium, Drass. The grand finale marked the conclusion of a 10-day celebration of sports, culture, [] The post Drass Winter Carnival Jashn-e-Fateh concludes at Drass appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

New Delhi: January 13: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, today visited the residence of the late Pandit Bhushan Bazaz in New Delhi and offered his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The Mirwaiz expressed solidarity with the family and conveyed special condolences to his wife and son, Kalhan Bazaz. He paid rich tribute to [] The post Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Visits Bhushan Bazazs Residence in Delhi, Offers Condolences appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Jammu, 13 January 2026: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday launched the special edition of Sangarmal magazine published by Hindu Education Society Kashmir, at Gandhi Memorial Camp College, Raipur Jammu. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on social cohesion and use of cultural-spiritual heritage and education as a unifying thread to create a [] The post Lieutenant Governor launches special edition of Hindu Education Society Kashmirs Sangarmal magazine appeared first on Kas

Kargil, January 12, 2026: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today welcomed the newly appointed Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Mr. Ashish Kundra, at the Council Secretariat, Kargil, and held an introductory meeting with him at the Conference Hall of the Council Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Executive [] The post CEC Kargil Welcomes New Ladakh Chief Secretary; Key Developmental Issues Discussed appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Kargil, January 12, 2025: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off an exposure tour outside UT Ladakh for the students of Government PM SHRI Higher Secondary School, Bhimbet, Kargil, under the PM SHRI AWP&B 202526. The flag-off ceremony was attended by Secretary, School and Higher Education, UT [] The post CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon flags off school students on exposure tour appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Pune, Jan 11: The Honble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh Shri Kavinder Gupta on Saturday said that Indias true strength lies not only in its formidable military capability but also in the emotional integration of its border regions with the national mainstream.During the programme, the Lt Governor along with First Lady Smt [] The post Indias strength lies in integration of border regions: LG Ladakh appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the Handicrafts and Handloom Departments Calendar 2026, a visual tribute celebrating the timeless craft traditions of Kashmir. The calendar beautifully encapsulates the essence of the Valleys artistic heritage, highlighting the skill, dedication and commitment of the regions artisans the true custodians of Kashmirs cultural legacy. [] The post CM Omar Abdullah unveils Handicrafts & Handloom Departments Calendar 2026 appeared firs

Jammu, 11th January 2026: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired the 9th meeting of Executive Council of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) Rajouri, at Lok Bhavan today.The meeting was attended by Prof. Jawaid Iqbal, Vice Chancellor, BGSBU; Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor Jammu University; Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice-Chancellor, University of Kashmir; Dr. Mandeep K. [] The post Lieutenant Governor chairs 9th Executive Council Meeting of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University appeared f

Kargil, January 10, 2025: Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra (IAS) today arrived in Kargil on his maiden visit after assuming charge. The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Administrative Secretary, Education, Ms. Bhanu Prabha; Administrative Secretary, Public Health Engineering (PHE), Rahul Sharma; Director, Health & Medical Education; Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (PWD); and [] The post Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra Conducts First Visit of Kargil After Assuming Cha

Leh, January 10, 2026: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today visited the historic Lamayuru Monastery, one of the most revered spiritual and cultural landmarks of the region, and held interactions with local residents, monks, and representatives of the area. During the visit, the villagers and monastery representatives apprised [] The post Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra visits Lamayuru Monastery appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

New Delhi, Jan 08: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah chaired a security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi today. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, Union Home Secretary, Director (IB), Chief Secretary & Director General Police of Jammu and Kashmir, Heads of CAPFs and [] The post Amit Shah chairs a security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

SAMBA, JANUARY 07: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held a comprehensive district review meeting at the conference hall Samba to take a first-hand appraisal of the overall development scenario in Samba district. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakeena Itoo, Javid Ahmad Dar and Satish Sharma; and Advisor to [] The post CM Omar Abdullah reviews development scenario in Samba, stresses time-bound completion of projects appeared first on Kashmir

JAMMU, JANUARY 07: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday, virtually, flagged off a 53-member Youth Contingent from UT of Jammu Kashmir for New Delhi to participate in the 29th National Youth Festival-Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue-2026. To commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on 12th January, the National Youth Festival (NYF) dedicated to [] The post Lieutenant Governor flags off J&Ks UT Contingent for 29th National Youth Festival-Viksit Bharat Young Leaders D

Leh, January 7, 2026: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a departmental review meeting of the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Mechanical Engineering Department (MED) at Leh to assess progress, challenges, and future plans related to infrastructure development in the region. During the meeting, Shri Michael [] The post Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra chairs review meeting of PWD and Mechanical Engineering Department appeared first on Kashmi

Leh, January 7, 2026: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a detailed review meeting on the recently launched Ladakh Land Records (LaLR) Portal, aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in land revenue administration across the UT. During the meeting, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shri Shabir Hussain from [] The post Chief Secretary chairs review meeting on Ladakh Land Records Portal appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

JAMMU, JANUARY 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stone of a Dak Bungalow of Public Works Department (R&B) at Bagh-e-Bahu here, marking another step towards strengthening public infrastructure. The foundation-laying ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, along with senior officers [] The post CM Omar Abdullah lays foundation stone of Dak Bungalow at Bagh-e-Bahu appeared first on Kashmir Medi

Jammu, January 6, 2026: The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today met the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Omar Abdullah, at Jammu and held detailed discussions on issues of mutual interest concerning the people of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir. During the interaction, the Honble CEC [] The post CEC Kargil Meets J&K Chief Minister in Jammu; Discusses Issues of Mutual Interest appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Leh, January 06, 2026: Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a departmental review meeting of the Information Technology (IT) Department to assess the status of digital infrastructure, e-governance initiatives, and future technology-driven reforms in the UT. During the meeting, Secretary, IT Department, Ms. Shashankala, gave a detailed presentation [] The post Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra chairs review meeting of IT Department appeared first on Kash

JAMMU, JANUARY 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the 2026 calendars of the Tourism Department and the Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation at the Civil Secretariat. The calendars highlight prominent tourist destinations and tourism-related infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Congratulating the concerned departments, the Chief Minister observed that such initiatives would contribute significantly [] The post CM Omar Abdullah unveils 2026 Tourism, JKCCC Calendars; launches Tour

Leh, January 05, 2026: The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today held an interactive session with JKAS officers posted in Leh district. The interaction aimed at fostering open dialogue, understanding ground realities, and strengthening people-centric governance in the region. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took brief introductions from [] The post Chief Secretary Shri Ashish Kundra interacts with JKAS Officers in Leh appeared first on Kashmir Media

JAMMU, JANUARY 05: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Monday attended the grand opening ceremony of the 2nd edition of the Khelo India Beach Games at the iconic Blue Flag certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu. The ceremony was also graced by Shri Praful Patel, Administrator, UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. [] The post Lieutenant Governor attends opening ceremony of 2nd Khelo India Beach Games in Diu appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

New Delhi, Jan 04: Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, accompanied by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power), Ministry of Power, Government of India, arrived in Jammu earlier today to review the NHPC hydroelectric projects in the Union Territory of J&K. Shri Bhupendra Gupta, CMD, NHPC briefed the Minister on the [] The post POWER MINISTER ON A TWO-DAY VISIT TO JAMMU AND KASHMIR TO REVIEW HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Jammu, 04 January 2026: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today flagged off a group of 25 youth from various districts of South Kashmir for a 10-day educational, cultural exchange, and communal harmony tour.The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the youth and extended his best wishes to them.During the 10-day long tour, the students and emerging youth [] The post Lieutenant Governor flags off group of Youth from South Kashmir for Exposure Tour appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Delhi, January 02: Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Shri Mohd Hanifa Jan, chaired a meeting with the Director General, Border Roads Organisation (DG BRO), Lieutenant General Harpal Singh today at BRO Headquarter in Delhi to discuss key developmental issues concerning Drass region of Kargil. During the meeting, several important infrastructure and livelihood-related matters were taken up, [] The post MP Ladakh discuss Developmental Issues of Drass with DG BRO in Delhi appeared first on Kashmir Media

Leh, January 02, 2026: Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting of the School Education, Higher Education, Technical Education and Skill Development Departments to assess progress, challenges, and future roadmaps for strengthening the education and skill ecosystem in the UT. During the meeting, Ms Bhanu Prabha, [] The post Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra chairs review meeting of Education and Skill Development Departments appeared first o

Jammu, 02 January: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the Panchang Calendar2026 and the official diary of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) at Lok Bhavan. The 2026 Panchang, curated under the expert guidance of eminent scholars and priests, serves as a comprehensive spiritual guide for devotees. It provides detailed information [] The post Lieutenant Governor Unveils Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Boards Panchang Calendar & Diary for 2026 appeared first on Kash

Kargil, January 01, 2026: Acting Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz today kick-started the month-long Road Safety Month in Kargil with a rally and pledge ceremony from Lal Chowk Kargil to promote road safety awareness and reducing road accidents in the district. The programme commenced with a road safety rally from Lal [] The post Acting CEC, Kacho Mohd Feroz Kicks Off Road Safety Month in Kargil appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Leh, January 01, 2026: Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, today formally assumed charge as the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Upon assuming office, Shri Kundra reaffirmed his commitment to effective governance, transparent administration, and inclusive development across the Union Territory. He emphasized the need to strengthen institutional mechanisms, enhance service delivery, and ensure [] The post Ashish Kundra, IAS, assumes charge as Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh appeared first on K

Jammu, 31 December : The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha has greeted the people on the eve of the New Year 2026. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, On the occasion of the New Year, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all the citizens. The New Year festivity brings new hopes and [] The post Lieutenant Governors Greetings on the eve of New Year appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Srinagar, December 31: In view of air quality levels in Srinagar remaining higher than normal despite the city being surrounded by lush green forests, the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Mr. Faz Lul Haseeb, IAS, conducted an extensive inspection of various parts of the city to review the implementation of projects under the National Clean [] The post Commissioner Reviews NCAP and SBM Projects Amid Rising Air Quality Concerns appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Jammu, 30 December : Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday unveiled J&K Banks Wall and Table Calendars for the year 2026, at Lok Bhavan. The Wall Calendar for 2026 is themed Rivers of J&K and Ladakh, while the Table Calendar showcases the regions Historic Places, reflecting the diversity of human heritage and natural wonders [] The post Lieutenant Governor unveils J&K Bank Calendar 2026 appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

Jammu, 30th December : Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Tuesday hoisted the Tricolour and inaugurated the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Flag Point at JDA Park, Ram Vihar Jammu to mark 82nd anniversary of the hoisting of Tricolour on Indian soil by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 1943. On December [] The post Lieutenant Governor hoists the Tricolour, inaugurates the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Flag Point at JDA Park, Ram Vihar in Jammu appeared first on Kashmir Me