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| UT Administration of Ladakh Notifies 50% Fare Concession and Reserved Seats for Persons with Disabilities | | |
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and ensuring ease of mobility for persons with disabilities, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued S.O. 124, granting 50% concession on standard passenger fares for individuals belonging to specific categories of persons with disabilities as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
As per the notification issued by the Transport Department, this fare concession shall be applicable to travel by both State Road Transport Corporation and private transport operators operating within the Union territory of Ladakh.
To avail this benefit, eligible individuals a... |
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| | Secretary IT chairs meeting on Exploring the potential and implementation of AI in UT Ladakh | | 
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)- The Department of Information Technology, Union Territory of Ladakh, convened a meeting today to deliberate on the potential and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various departments of the UT.
The meeting, chaired by Shashanka Ala, IAS, Secretary, Information Technology Department, aimed to explore practical AI-driven solutions, identify pilot use cases, and chart a roadmap for integrating AI in governance, public service delivery, and citizen engagement.
A detailed presentation was made by CoRover AI, showcasing the scope of Artific... |
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| | Open discussion on upgradation of Govt School IBEX Colony to Model School by SED | | |
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)- An open discussion/meeting was held today on November 13 at DC Conference Hall in view of the upcoming upgradation of Government School, IBEX Colony to a model primary school among the officials of School Education Department and the parents. Present during the meeting were Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha, Director, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Tashi Dolma, Chief Education Officer, Leh, Deldan Angmo, Zonal Education Officer, Leh, Padma Dechan and other officials.
The Administrative Secretary thanked all the parents for putting their faith and entrusting the Department with their children’s educat... |
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| | ‘Mimangs-si-Sjabstogs’ Outreach Camp Organized at Skara Village | | |
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)-In continuation of the ongoing ‘Mimangs-si-Sjabstogs’ (Administration at Your Doorstep) initiative, the District Panchayat Officer (DPO) Leh, Akeel Sajjad, organized a public outreach camp at Skara village. The event aimed to strengthen public engagement, spread awareness about various government schemes, and address local grievances on the spot.
District Panchayat Officer (DPO) Leh, Akeel Sajjad, welcomed and expressed gratitude to all participating departments, the Nambardar of Skara, and the villagers for their active participation.
Representatives from multiple departments—including Agriculture, Horticulture, Education, Animal Husbandry, PDD, Social... |
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| | Mimangs-si-Sjabstok” Public Outreach Camps Successfully | | Mimangs-si-Sjabstok” Public Outreach Camps Successfully Conducted in Kanji and Lamayuru Villages under Khaltse Sub-Division | |
Khaltse, November 13 (Scoop News)-Public outreach camps under the banner “Mimangs-si-Sjabstok” (Administration at Your Doorstep) were successfully conducted today in Kanji and Lamayuru villages.
A large number of villagers actively participated in the events. The village Nambardars highlighted various issues and demands of local residents.
At Kanji, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) visited Government Middle School and the Ice Hockey Rink, where several pending issues were addressed and resolved on the spot.
Officers and officials from various departments briefed the gathering on government schemes and welfare programmes.
Several essential public services were also provided on... |
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| | Director FCS&CA and Youth Services Ladakh Reviews Winter Ration | | Sports Projects During Three-Day Kargil Tour | |
Kargil, November 13 (Scoop News)-The Director of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Joint Director of Youth Services and Sports, Ladakh, Mr. Tahir Hussain Zubdavi, concluded a three-day official tour of Shakar Chiktan and Sodh blocks.
During the visit, the Director inspected various FCS&CA Sale Centers and reviewed the stocking position of essential commodities to ensure adequate supply during the forthcoming winter months. He also visited the sites of ongoing sports infrastructure projects under the Youth Services and Sports Department to assess the pace and quality of work. He directed the concerned officers to ensure that projects are completed within the stipulat... |
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| | Chief Secretary visits the newly established Automated Vehicle Inspection | | |
Leh, November 12 (Scoop News)- The Union Territory of Ladakh took a major stride toward modernizing its transport infrastructure with the visit of Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal to the newly established Automated Vehicle Inspection and Certification Centre (ICC) at Phyang. The centre marks a significant step in introducing scientific, transparent, and technology-driven vehicle fitness testing across the region.
During his visit, Dr. Kotwal inspected the advanced testing facilities at the ICC, including the Speed Test-LD, Gas/Smoke Test-LD, Side Slip Test-LD, and Suspension Test-LD.
These fully automated systems are designed to assess vital aspects of vehicle performance and safet... |
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| | Two-day training workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation successfully concluded in Leh | | 
Leh,November 12 (Scoop News)- A two-day training workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) concluded today with great enthusiasm and active participation from officials of the Planning Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD).
The workshop was organised by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES), UT Ladakh, under the Statistical Strengthening (SSS) Sub-Scheme of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The training was conducted in collaboration with expert resource persons from the Development Monitoring & Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog.
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| | Dr. Motup Angmo Honoured with the Prestigious Dr. Sharat Chandra Das Endowment ACOIN Award 2024 | | 
Leh,November 12 (Scoop News)- The Directorate of Health Services, Ladakh, proudly congratulates Dr. Motup Angmo, Consultant Ophthalmologist, SNM Hospital, Leh, on being conferred with the Dr. Sharat Chandra Das Endowment ACOIN Award 2024 by the Association of Community Ophthalmologists of India (ACOIN). This esteemed recognition celebrates her untiring, dedicated, and sincere commitment towards the implementation of community eye health care services in the Indian subcontinent.
Dr. Angmo joined SNM Hospital, Leh, in 2017 and has been an invaluable asset to Ladakh’s health services ever s... |
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| | Chief Secretary chairs 5th Governing Council meeting of Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM) | | 
Leh, November 12 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired the 5th Governing Council Meeting of the Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM) at the Civil Secretariat, Leh. The meeting focused on key agenda points aimed at strengthening and expanding the skill development ecosystem in the Union Territory.
During the session, the council discussed and approved several important proposals including the finalization of the Annual Action Plan for FY 2025–26 and the upgradation and establishment of laboratories for skill courses in Government Degree Colleges.
The m... |
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| | Mimang-Si-sJabstogs Outreach Camp Successfully Held at Aranoo Gogma, Nubra | | |
Nubra, November 11 (Scoop News)-As part of the ongoing week-long Mimang-Si-sJabstogs public outreach campaign, a dedicated grievance redressal and service delivery camp was organized today at Aranoo Gogma village in Nubra Sub-Division.
Tehsildar Sumoor, Mr. Tashi Chhostak, led the interaction with residents, listening to concerns on essential services, infrastructure, and local development. Officials from multiple line departments, along with representatives from J&K Bank, provided on-the-spot assistance and awareness on government schemes.
Key services delivered included issuance of 7 resident certificates, 4 Scheduled Tribe certificates, new ST and domicile certificates, and 19 ... |
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| | Sankoo Campus, GDC Kargil Organises Awareness Programme on Legal Awareness | | |
Kargil, November 11 (Scoop News)-The Sankoo Campus of Government Degree College Kargil, under the aegis of its outreach and extension activities, organized a Legal Awareness Programme today in collaboration with the Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Sankoo.
The event was graced by Madam Deldan Angmo, Munsif Judge, Tehsil Legal Services Sankoo & Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board Kargil, as the Chief Guest and Key Speaker for the occasion.
In her keynote address, Hon’ble Munsif Judge Madam Deldan Angmo delivered an insightful talk on various social and legal issues prevalent in society. She highlighted the pressing problems of sexual harassment, domestic violence, road saf... |
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| | ICDS,-Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust launches a Morning Nutrition Programme | | |
Leh, November 11 (Scoop News)-The Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, Leh, under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), in collaboration with the Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, Karnataka, launched a Morning Nutrition Programme for 1,000 Anganwadi children of Leh.
The programme was launched in the presence of Director, Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Ladakh, Ms. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS); District Programme Officer, ICDS Leh, A.G. Zargar (JKAS); National Manager, Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust, Mr. Allath Santosh; and Regional Manager, Mr. Chandan Kumar.
Speaking on the occasion, Director Kunzes Angmo appreciated the Trust’s initiative and stated that such collaborat... |
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| | Book Release Ceremony of “Rehnuma-e-Phrin” Held at Kargil | | |
Kargil, November 11 (Scoop News)- The book release ceremony of “Rehnuma-e-Phrin”, authored by renowned Purgi poet Haji Mohammad Hussain Rehnuma, was organized by the Purig Cultural and Literary Society (PCLS) Kargil in collaboration with Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (LAACL) Kargil.
The event was graced by Haji Hanifa Jan, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Ladakh, as the Chief Guest. Among the distinguished guests were Khadim Hussain, Councillor Baroo-Minji Constituency, and Akhon Asgar Ali Basharat, Padma Shri awardee, along with prominent poets, writers, and students from across the district.
The program began with a melodious Nazm presented by students of Mutharry Pu... |
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| | Mimangs-Si-Sjabstogs: Administration at Your Doorstep Held at Chuchot Gongma | | |
Leh, November 11 (Scoop News)-Under the “Mimangs-Si-Sjabstogs” (Administration at Your Doorstep) initiative, a public outreach camp was organized today at Government High School, Chuchot Gongma.
Nodal Officer Ruth Mary (AD, FCS & CA, Leh) welcomed the villagers and briefed them about the objectives and importance of the programme. A total of 26 officers and officials from various government departments participated in the camp. Officials from different departments shared information about government schemes, welfare programmes, and benefits available to the public. They also listened to the grievances and issues raised by the villagers.
Around 100 villagers from Chuchot Gongma and nearb... |
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| | Comprehensive review meeting held on RDSS implementation and Power infrastructure development in Ladakh | | |
Leh,November 10 (Scoop News)- A review meeting on the implementation of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and other power sector initiatives in the Union Territory of Ladakh was held today under the chairmanship of Shri Prince Dhawan (IAS), Executive Director (PMD-RDSS), REC Limited at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.
The meeting was attended by Shri Rudra Goud P’T (IAS), Secretary, Power and New & Renewable Energy Department, UT Ladakh; the Chief Engineer, Power Development Department (PDD), Ladakh; SE Power Development Department, PO REC Jammu, Senior General Manager, POWERGRID Leh; along with Project Managers, Managing Directors, and senior officials from various de... |
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