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| Students from Ladakh Participate in National Level VVM Camp at IIT Gandhinagar | | |
Leh, May 19(Scoop News)-Eight students from the Union Territory of Ladakh, including seven from Leh district and one from Kargil district, participated in the two-day National Camp of Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) 2025-26 held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from May 15 to 18, 2026.
The students qualified for the national camp after successfully clearing the State Level VVM Examination. Representing Ladakh at the national platform, the students were accompanied by their State Coordinators from Leh and Kargil districts.
During the camp, the students appeared in rigorous examinations and participated in various scientific and academic activities alon... |
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| | Chief Secretary chairs review meeting on Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation in Ladakh | | |
Leh, May 19(Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the current status of drug addiction, rehabilitation measures, awareness initiatives, and enforcement actions in the Union Territory.
The meeting focused on strengthening the de-addiction framework through coordinated efforts involving health institutions, police, education departments, social welfare agencies, and civil society organizations.
Ms. Padma Angmo, Consultant Psychiatrist, informed the meeting that opioid-related cases in Ladakh have shown a concerning rise, with 101 new cases reported during the past year and 237 follow-up cases currently ... |
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| | Mission Director NHM Ladakh Inspects PHC Thiksay and PHC Chuchot | | Emphasizes Quality Healthcare Services | |
Leh, May 18(Scoop News)-Mission Director, National Health Mission Ladakh, Sh. Tushar Anand (IAS), conducted an inspection visit to PHC Thiksay and PHC Chuchot to review the healthcare facilities and services being provided to the public.
During the visit, the Mission Director inspected various sections of the health centres including the pharmacy, healthcare service delivery mechanisms, and the functioning and roles of the staff. He interacted with the healthcare personnel and reviewed the overall arrangements aimed at ensuring effective and efficient healthcare services for the people.
The Mission Director directed the health staff to maintain quality healthcare standards and ens... |
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| | CEC Kargil Welcomes New Hajj Committee, Assures Land for Hajj House | | |
Kargil,May 18 (Scoop News)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today welcomed the newly appointed members of the Hajj Committee at the Council Secretariat, Kargil.
During the interaction, the Chief Executive Councillor expressed hope that the newly constituted Hajj Committee would work with dedication and enthusiasm under the leadership of Chairman Ghulam Abass Abidi. He also appreciated the contributions of former Chairman Mohd Ali Majaz, acknowledging his sincere efforts and valuable service towards the welfare of Hajj pilgrims.
The members of the Hajj Committee submitted a memorandum to the CEC seeking allotment of land for the establi... |
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| | Administrative Secretary Bhanu Prabha Inaugurates Lhachos Model School at Ney | | 
Leh, May 18 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, Ms. Bhanu Prabha today inaugurated the newly upgraded Lhachos Model School at Ney village in Leh district, marking a significant milestone in strengthening rural education infrastructure in Ladakh.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation from villagers, students, parents, and officials of the Education Department.
The Secretary was accorded a warm traditional welcome by the students dressed in traditional attire, accompanied by cultural performances featuring traditional Daman and... |
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| | Chief Secretary chairs meeting on Database Identification and Integration with NATGRID Solution | | 
Leh, May 18 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting regarding the identification and integration of UT-level databases with the NATGRID (National Intelligence Grid) Solution to strengthen data-driven governance, security coordination, and cyber fraud monitoring mechanisms.
The meeting was attended by officers from NATGRID led by the Joint Secretary, NATGRID, along with Administrative Secretaries and senior officials of the UT Administration.
The discussions were held in continuation of earlier deliberations at the Ministry l... |
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