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| Deputy Commissioner Sham Chairs meeting regarding District Highway Safety Task Force | | |
Khaltsi, July 10 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a meeting of the District Highway Safety Task Force in the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Sham, to review the action taken on the decisions made during the previous meeting held on 06 June 2026.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress made by the concerned departments on the decisions taken earlier and discussed measures to strengthen road safety, improve inter-departmental coordination, and ensure the timely implementation of highway safety initiatives across the district.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of coordinated ... |
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| | EJM College Creates History with Over 90% Overall Pass Percentage in Sixth Semester University Examination | | |
Leh, July 10 (Scoop News)-Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh, has achieved a remarkable academic milestone with an overall pass percentage of 93.61% in the Sixth Semester University Examination results declared on 10th of July 2026. This is a proud moment for the institution and the entire academic community.
Professor Stanzin Yangdol, Principal of the college, extended heartfelt congratulations to all the successful students for their outstanding performance and appreciated their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence. The achievement reflects the hard work of the students, the unwavering guidance and support of the faculty members, parents and the ... |
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| | Orientation Training on Stop Diarrhoea Campaign Held at CHC Khaltse | | |
Khaltse,July 10 (Scoop News)-An orientation training programme on the Stop Diarrhoea Campaign (SDC) was conducted today at the Conference Hall of the Community Health Centre (CHC), Khaltse, under the supervision of Block Medical Officer (BMO) Khaltse, Dr. Javed Ahmad, to equip healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills required for the effective implementation of the campaign. The Stop Diarrhoea Campaign will be observed from July 10 to August 21, 2026.
Addressing the participants, BMO Khaltse, Dr. Javed Ahmad, said that the training programme was aimed at strengthening the capacity of healthcare personnel in the prevention, early identification, and effective management of diarr... |
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| | Chief Secretary reviews Status of Vacancy Referrals and Departmental Promotion Committee Meetings | | |
Leh, July 09 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the updated status of referral of vacancies to recruiting agencies and the convening of Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meetings across various departments of the UT Administration.
At the outset, Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Shri Rudra P. T. Goud, presented a detailed overview of the recruitment and promotion status across departments. The presentation covered the department-wise break-up of gazetted and non-gazetted vacancies, direct recruitment vacancies referred to recruiting agencies during 2026, the status o... |
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| | Envisioning Zanskar Summit 2026 Concludes with a Vision for a Sustainable Future | | |
Zanskar, July 09 (Scoop News)-The three-day Envisioning Zanskar Summit 2026 concluded today on a high note with a series of insightful lectures, engaging panel discussions, and a valedictory session that reaffirmed the collective commitment towards building a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for Zanskar. The summit brought together academicians, policymakers, entrepreneurs, development practitioners, environmental experts, civil society members, students, and local stakeholders to deliberate on key issues shaping the future of the region.
The third day's proceedings commenced with an enlightening session by Ms. Sonali, who delivered an online lecture on women's health, mens... |
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| | Mobile Passport Van to Provide Services in Kargil from July 13 to 15 | | |
Srinagar, July 09 (Scoop News)- The Passport Seva Project (PSP) under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India is committed to providing swift and transparent passport-related services to citizens. In line with this objective, the Ministry has introduced the Mobile Passport Van Services to ensure seamless passport facilities for applicants across various jurisdictions, including remote areas. Under this initiative, the Regional Passport Office Srinagar will operate the Mobile Passport Van to serve applicants within its jurisdiction.
The Mobile Passport Van will be stationed for three days at Tourist Facilitation Centre, Bemathang Kargil from 13th July 2026 (Monday) to 15th... |
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| | Two-Day Workshop on Digital Personal Data Protection Act Concludes in Leh | | |
Leh, July 09 (Scoop News)- The two-day workshop on the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 for the IT ecosystem concluded successfully today at Hotel Diskitsal, Leh. The workshop was organised by the Information Technology Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
The second day's proceedings commenced with the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the dignitaries, followed by a welcome address by representatives of NeGD. The workshop brought together officers and officials from various government departments to s... |
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| | Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra undertakes Two-Day tour of Changthang | | |
Leh, July 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra undertook a two-day tour of Changthang district to assess the progress of developmental works, inspect key public infrastructure projects, and interact with residents across several remote villages, including Korzok, Puga, and Kharnak.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, Bhanu Prabha; Administrative Secretary, Public Works Department, Baseer-ul-Haq Chaudhary; Deputy Commissioner, Changthang, Nitish Kumar; Superintendent of Police, Changthang, Abbass Jafari; Chief Engineer, Power Development Department, Tsewang Paljor; Assistant Director, Sheep Husbandry Depart... |
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| | ALSWAC Delegation Meets CEC Kargil, Discuss KSSRB Results and Pending Scholarships | | |
Kargil, July 08 (Scoop News)-A delegation of the All Ladakh Students' Welfare Association (ALSWAC), Chandigarh, called on the Hon'ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, and submitted a memorandum highlighting key issues concerning the student community of Ladakh.
The delegation raised the issue of the delay in the declaration of the KSSRB Graduate Level Examination final results, stating that the prolonged delay has created uncertainty and anxiety among candidates awaiting the outcome. They also drew attention to the pending National Scholarship Portal (NSP) scholarships for the academic year 2025–26, stressing that many eligible students h... |
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| | DIET Kargil and 17000ft Foundation Launch Summer Vacation Worksheets for Joyful continued Learning | | |
Kargil, July 08 (Scoop News)-As a part of summer program initiative to promote continuous and joyful learning among children, the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Kargil, in collaboration with the 17000ft Foundation, has launched specially designed Summer Vacation Worksheets for students of Classes I and II in government schools across District Kargil.
Developed under the aegis of the School Education Department, UT Ladakh, the worksheets aim to strengthen Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) in line with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The initiative seeks to ensure that children remain meaningfully engaged in learning during the summer ... |
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| | CEC Kargil visits Brako village following brown bear attack; | | assures immediate measures for public safety | |
Kargil, July 06 (Scoop News)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Brako village in Sankoo Sub-Division following recent incidents of brown bear attacks that have created fear and panic among the local residents.
During the visit, the villagers informed the CEC that a brown bear had entered the premises of the Government Middle School, Brako, during the night, raising serious concerns about the safety of students and staff. They also apprised him that the bear had attacked livestock in he village on multiple occasions, leaving residents frightened and reluctant to carry out their routine agricultural activities due to the constant... |
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| | Chief Secretary reviews progress of TB elimination in UT Ladakh | | |
Leh, July 06 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra chaired a review meeting to monitor the progress of tuberculosis (TB) elimination initiatives in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
During the meeting, Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Tushar Anand delivered a detailed presentation on the “TB Free Ladakh” initiative. The presentation highlighted the objectives and goals of the programme, mapping of TB cases in Leh and Kargil districts, and district-wise TB indicators.
Discussions were also held on the calculation of the indicator matrix and strategies for strengthening TB surveillance and elimination efforts across the Union Territory.
The Chief Sec... |
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| | DC Sham Chairs First Meeting of District Level NCORD Committee | | 
Khaltsi, July 06 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired the first meeting of the District Level NCORD (Narco Coordination) Committee to review the measures being implemented for the prevention and control of drug abuse, illicit trafficking, and narcotic cultivation in the district.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress made by various departments in implementing NCORD initiatives. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for close coordination among all stakeholder departments and directed the concerned officers ... |
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| | Bhanu Prabha Honoured by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama | | for Transforming Government School Education in Ladakh | 
Leh, July 06 (Scoop News)- Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, was presented a Certificate of Appreciation by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on the auspicious occasion of his 91st birthday. The honour was conferred by the Ladakh Buddhist Association in recognition of her exemplary leadership, vision, and outstanding contribution to transforming the government school education system in Ladakh.
The award acknowledges Ms. Bhanu Prabha's dedicated efforts in bringing significant reforms to government schools in Leh, which have evolved i... |
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| | Ramdas Athawale Reaffirms Centre's Commitment to Inclusive Development and Social Justice | | During Ladakh Visit | 
Leh, July 06 (Scoop News)-Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, Shri Ramdas Athawale, addressed a press briefing in Leh today, underscoring the Government of India's steadfast commitment to inclusive growth, social justice and the holistic development of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The Minister highlighted the Centre's continued focus on empowering marginalised communities through effective implementation of welfare programmes, strengthening social security and ensuring equitable access to opportunities for all.
Reflecting on his political journ... |
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