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| DC Office, Leh, organized A one-day training program on sanitation and hygiene | | | Leh, April 20 (Scoop News)- A one-day training program on sanitation and hygiene was successfully conducted at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh, organized in collaboration with Harpic World Toilet College, Reckitt, Jagraon Pehal, and Green Sparsh Foundation. (NGO)
Executive Officer, MC Leh, Stanzin Rabgais, facilitated the program under his guidance and strong support, playing a key role in its successful organization.
This initiative is part of the Harpic World Toilet College, founded by Jack Sim in Singapore in 2018, aimed at improving sanitation standards and building skills across countries. The program has been active in several states of India since 2022 and was introduced ... |
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| | Tehsil-Level Poshan Pakhwada & Early Child Marriage Awareness Program | | Organised by ICDS Project Shargole | |
Kargil, April 20 (Scoop News)- ICDS Project Shargole organised a Tehsil-level awareness program on Poshan Pakhwada & Early Child Marriage at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Shargole. The event was held in collaboration with District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Kargil and Govt. HSS Shargole, with the aim of raising wide awareness among children, adolescents, and the general public.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from Dr. Niyaz (Chairperson DCPU Kargil) as resource person, Mr. Mohd Naqi, Principal HSS Shargole as resource person, all staff members of HSS, Supervisors Punchok Dolma & Kacho Mustafa, Block Coordinator from ICDS, Anganwadi Workers of ICDS Project Shargole, and stud... |
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| | World Heritage Day 2026 Celebrated in Leh | | with Scholarly Focus on Safeguarding Ladakh’s Ancient Rock Art | 
Leh, April 18 (Scoop News)-World Heritage Day 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and intellectual engagement in Leh under the theme “Ancient Art, Modern Challenges: Safeguarding Petroglyphs and Shaping Tourism Circuits in Ladakh.”
The day-long programme was organised by the Department of Tourism & Culture, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mini Circle Leh, and the Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF), Ladakh.
On the occasion, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, laid the foundation... |
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| | Pre-Launch Ceremony of “Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata” Held in Leh | | 
Leh, April 18 (Scoop News)- The pre-launch ceremony of the “Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata” was held today at Hotel Grand Dragon, Leh, marking an important step toward the upcoming sacred exposition in Ladakh. The event coincided with the observance of World Heritage Day and brought together members of civil society, officials, and spiritual leaders.
Addressing the gathering, the Worthy Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, highlighted that the teachings and philosophy of Lord Buddha are deeply embedded in the living heritage of Ladakh. He stated that the forthcomi... |
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| | EJM College Leh Celebrates World Heritage Day 2026 | | |
Leh, April 18 (Scoop News)- The Department of Anthropology, Government Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh, successfully organized the celebration of World Heritage Day 2026 with the objective of creating awareness about the importance of preserving cultural and historical heritage.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Shivanshi Nehria, who highlighted the significance of World Heritage Day and emphasized the need to safeguard the rich cultural legacy.
This was followed by an introduction to the importance and global relevance of heritage conservation.
Students of the college presented an insightful awareness speech focusing on the preservation of monum... |
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| | Heritage Walk Marks World Heritage Day Celebrations in Kargil | | |
Kargil, April 18 (KIP)-World Heritage Day 2026 was celebrated with enthusiasm and community participation in Kargil through a meaningful Heritage Walk organized in and around Goma village. The programme was held under the global theme “Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of Conflicts and Disasters,” highlighting the urgent need to safeguard cultural heritage in vulnerable regions like Ladakh.
The event was graced by the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Shri Rakesh Kumar, who attended as the Chief Guest and formally flagged off the Heritage Walk. Renowned Architect Fayaz Ali participated as the Special Guest and served as the guide for the walk.
The Heritage Walk... |
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