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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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| | Scaling Production and Strengthening Value Chains Lead Day 2 Discussions at Apricot Workshop in Leh | | 
Leh, April 17 (Scoop News)- The two-day National Workshop on “Enhancing Apricot Cultivation and Value Chain in Ladakh: Knowledge Sharing, Challenges, and Collaboration” concluded successfully today with a strong emphasis on policy dialogue and the development of a strategic roadmap for the apricot sector in the Union Territory.
The second day commenced with a comprehensive recap of key insights and deliberations from Day 1, setting the stage for in-depth panel discussions focused on strengthening the apricot ecosystem in Ladakh.
The Chief Guest, Shri Ashish Kundra, in his address em... |
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| | NCC Combined Ceremony conducts at EJM College Leh | | 
Leh, April 17 (Scoop News)- The NCC Unit of EJM College, Leh successfully organized a grand NCC Combined Ceremony – Freshers, Farewell, Rank Conferment, and Felicitation Programme at the college campus today. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from NCC cadets, faculty members, and distinguished guests.
The programme was graced by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honour for the occasion was Dr. Tswang Mutup, while other dignitaries included the Lt Col Randeer Singh Commanding Officer of 1Ladakh Battalion N... |
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| | Chief Secretary reviews preparations at key sites ahead of Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition | | 
Leh, April 17 (Scoop News)-The Chief Secretary UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, conducted an extensive visit to various key locations in Leh to review the ongoing preparations for the forthcoming Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Administrative Secretaries Shurvir Singh, Sanjit Rodrigues, and Bhanu Prabha, along with the Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Nodal Officer for the Exposition, Chief Engineer, PWD, SP Leh, concerned Heads of Departments, Followering Dharma, representative from LBA and other senior officials.
The visit commenced at Kushok Bakula Rimpoch... |
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| | "Jung sJabs" Programme to Strengthen Public Outreach and Welfare Delivery Conducted | | at Chumathang village under Nyoma subdivision | |
Nyoma, April 16 (Scoop News)- The “Jung sJabs” Programme under the Administrative at Doorstep successfully conducted at Chumathang village under the chairmanship of Sh. Tashi Chhostak, Naib Tehsildar, Niabat Chumathang.
The programme aimed to strengthen public outreach, enhance awareness, and ensure effective delivery of government welfare schemes and services at the grassroots level.
During the camp, various public services and awareness activities were provided to the residents.
Officials from several departments actively participated in the camp and provided on-spot services and guidance to the villagers.
The programme witnessed active participation from the local residents,... |
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| | Value Addition and Global Market Linkages Take Centre Stage at Apricot Workshop in Leh | | |
Leh, April 16 (Scoop News)- The Department of Horticulture, Union Territory of Ladakh, successfully organized a two-day National Workshop on “Enhancing Apricot Cultivation and Value Chain Development in Ladakh” at the Grand Dragon Hotel, Leh.
Centered around the theme “Building Foundations from Soil to Harvest and Addressing Farmer and Institutional Challenges,” the workshop brought together policymakers, technical experts, entrepreneurs, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and farmers to deliberate on strengthening Ladakh’s apricot value chain—from production to processing and market access.
The event also featured vibrant stalls showcasing artisanal and organic products, incl... |
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