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| LG Ladakh’s Directions Spur Major Drive to Remove Unnecessary Poles | | |
Kargil, , May 16(Scoop News)- Acting on the directions of Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, issued during his recent visit regarding the beautification of Kargil Bazaar and its peripheral areas, the District Administration Kargil has launched a large-scale drive for the removal of unnecessary poles and overhead wires belonging to BSNL, Airtel and other telecom operators.
Under the supervision of Additional District Development Commissioner Kargil, Ghulam Mohd, (JKAS ), the administration today carried out another phase of the drive during which more than seven poles along with unused wires were extracted from different locations in the town.
While interacting with t... |
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| | CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Meets Hon’ble Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee | | Raises Key Developmental Issues of Kargil | |
Kargil, May 16(Scoop News)-Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today warmly welcomed Hon’ble Dr. Radha Mohan Das Agarwal, Member of Rajya Sabha and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee, along with the distinguished members of the committee comprising Members of both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, on their visit to Kargil.
During the meeting, CEC Dr. Akhoon engaged in a comprehensive and detailed deliberation with Hon’ble Dr. Agarwal on a wide range of developmental, infrastructural, administrative and other important issues confronting the Kargil district. He highlight... |
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| | Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026 Successfully Began Across District Leh (15th–17th April 2026) | | |
Leh, May 15(Scoop News)-The Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026 has successfully begun from 15th April 2026 across the sampled schools of District Leh and will conclude on 17th April 2026. The assessment process is progressing in a smooth, peaceful, and well-coordinated manner, with no major technical issues reported so far.
The designated Field Investigators, along with the appointed District Level Observers, reached their respective sampled schools well in time, ensuring that the assessment commenced as per the prescribed schedule. Their coordinated efforts have ensured strict adherence to the established guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The school adminis... |
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| | CEC Kargil Meets ICICI Bank Delegation to Strengthen Banking Services and Youth Engagement | | |
Kargil, May 15(Scoop News)-The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today held a meeting with a delegation from ICICI Bank to discuss measures for strengthening banking services in the district, with special emphasis on rural and remote areas.
The ICICI Bank delegation was led by Zuhaib Vaid, Regional Head-Institutional Banking, Jammu & Kashmir, along with Waseem Hassan, Sales Regional Head -Institutional Banking Sameer Qadiri, Branch Head, Kargil; and Tahira Banoo, Relationship Manager, ICICI Bank, Kargil Branch.
During the interaction, detailed discussions were held on enhancing the outreach and efficiency of banking services in ru... |
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| | Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha Return to Delhi After Historic 15-Day Exposition in Ladakh | | |
Leh,May 15(Scoop News)- Amid chants of prayers, fluttering khataks and folded hands raised in reverence, the Holy Relics of the Tathagata Buddha departed from Ladakh on Friday after a spiritually significant 15-day sacred exposition that drew thousands of devotees from across the Himalayan region.
From the Dharma Centre at Choglamsar to the Technical Airport in Leh, the farewell procession unfolded in an atmosphere of deep devotion and emotion. Hundreds of monks, nuns and lay devotees lined the roads carrying incense sticks and ceremonial khataks, many offering silent prayers as the sacred relics made their final journey through the town. Elderly devotees stood shoulder to shoulder wit... |
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| | Conference on “Past, Present and Future of Buddhism in Ladakh” Held Under the Chairmanship of H.E. Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche | | |
Leh, May 15(Scoop News)-As part of the ongoing 15-day Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Gautama Buddha in Ladakh, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh in collaboration with the Ladakh Gonpa Association organised a conference on the theme “Past, Present and Future of Buddhism in Ladakh” at Dharma Centre, Leh. The conference was chaired by His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and attended by monks, scholars, officials, students and members of the public.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, along with His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and eminent Rinpoches from across Lada... |
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| | Commissioner/Secretary H&UD Ladakh Visits SWM Plant at Upper Kurbathang Kargil | | |
Kargil, May 15(Scoop News)-Commissioner/Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UD), Ladakh, Shurbir Singh, IAS accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, Executive Officer Municipal Committee Kargil, Ayaz Ahmed Bhat and other concerned staff, today visited the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Plant at Upper Kurbathang, Kargil, and took an overall review of the functioning of the facility.
During the visit, the Commissioner/Secretary inspected the Legacy Waste Processing Plant and the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant and reviewed the operational status of the units. The officers assessed the ongoing waste processing mechanisms, sanitation management practices... |
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| | LAHDC Kargil Deploys New Ambulances to Boost Emergency Healthcare in Remote Areas | | |
Kargil, May 14 (Scoop News)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today formally handed over newly procured Ecco Ambulances at Qambar Ali Akhoon Memorial (QAAM) Hospital, Kargil for deployment in various health institutions and far-flung areas of the district.
The fully equipped Basic life support ambulances have been procured under the District Capex Budget 2025-26 with the objective of strengthening emergency healthcare services and ensuring timely transportation facilities for patients, particularly in remote and underserved regions of Kargil district.
Speaking on the occasion, the CEC stated that the Council is committed to improvin... |
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| | Sacred Holy Buddha Relics Return to Leh, Inspiring Massive Gathering of Monks, Nuns, and Devotees | | at Dharma centre | 
Leh, May 14 (Scoop News)-The sacred Holy Buddha Relics, after completing their revered visit to Zanskar, returned to Leh this morning and have been ceremonially placed at the Dharma Centre for public veneration and prayers. The relics will remain in Leh for two days before departing for Delhi on May 15, following a deeply spiritual journey that has drawn devotees, monks, nuns, and members of the public from across Ladakh.
The Dharma Centre witnessed an atmosphere of profound devotion and spiritual unity as nearly 1,700 monks and nuns gathered for continuous prayers, sacred chants, and ... |
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| | A Grand Tapestry of Folk Traditions Marks Final Cultural Evening in Leh | | 
Leh, May 14 (Scoop News)-The concluding evening of the cultural celebrations organised in connection with the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha brought Leh Main Market alive with a rich showcase of folk traditions, music and dance, marking the culmination of days of spiritual devotion and cultural festivities in Ladakh.
Organised by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala, the celebrations were held under the theme “Peace Beyond Borders” to ... |
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