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| Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Chairs the Second Meeting of District Level NCORD Committee | | |
Khaltsi,August 06 (Scoop News)- The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired the Second Meeting of the District Level NCORD (Narco Coordination) Committee in the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Khaltsi, to review the implementation of decisions taken during the first NCORD meeting and strengthen measures to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the district.
At the outset, the Committee reviewed the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the decisions made during the first District Level NCORD meeting held on 06 July 2026. The Deputy Commissioner assessed the progress made by the concerned departments and emphasized the need for the time... |
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| | KVK Nyoma to Organise PMKVY 4.0 Skill Development Course on Mushroom Cultivation | | |
Leh, August 06 (Scoop News)- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, University of Ladakh, in collaboration with the School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SAS&T), University of Ladakh, Leh, will organise a 390-hour Skill Development Course under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 for the job role of "Mushroom Grower."
The programme aims to develop skilled human resources in mushroom cultivation while promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship among rural youth, unemployed youth, farmers, women, and students of Changthang district.
The eligibility criteria for admission are:
- 12th Pass (or equivalent) with no prior experience; or
- 10th Pass (or equival... |
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| | EC Altaf Hussain, DC Rakesh Kumar Visit Flash Flood-Affected Badgam | | Review Relief Measures and Long-Term Mitigation Plan | |
Kargil, August 06 (Scoop News)-Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Altaf Hussain, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar (IAS), today visited the flash flood-affected village of Badgam, Karkit, where they interacted with the local residents and reviewed the damage caused by the recent flash floods at Panchayat Ghar Badgam.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner and Executive Councillor held detailed discussions with the villagers regarding immediate relief measures, compensation, rehabilitation, and long-term solutions to safeguard the village from future flood disasters. Officials from various line departments including Revenue, Irrigation & Flood Control, R&B, Mech... |
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| | Tourism Department Conducts Tourist Unit Registration Camp at Kargil | | |
Kargil, August 06 (Scoop News)-In continuation of the ongoing outreach and facilitation programme, the Department of Tourism, Kargil, today organized a Special Tourist Unit Registration Camp at the Tourist Reception Center/Office of the Assistant Director Tourism, Kargil.
The camp was conducted to facilitate on-the-spot registration of tourism establishments and provide technical guidance and handholding support to stakeholders regarding the online provisional and permanent registration process in compliance with the provisions of the Ladakh Tourist Unit Unified Registration Order, 2026.
Tourism stakeholders, including owners and operators of hotels, guest houses, homestays and trav... |
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| | Chief Secretary reviews Preparations for 80th Independence Day Celebrations Across Ladakh | | |
Leh, August 05 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the 80th Independence Day celebrations across the Union Territory. The meeting focused on ensuring seamless coordination among departments for the successful and dignified conduct of the national event at the UT and district levels.
The meeting was attended by Director General of Police (DGP) Anand; Secretary, School Education Department, Bhanu Prabha; Secretary, Public Works Department, Baser-ul-Haq Choudhary; Secretary, General Administration Department, Rudra P. T. Goud; Special Secretary, Home Department; representatives of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) a... |
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| | DC Zanskar Reviews Independence Day Preparations | | Assesses Developmental Progress and Priority Projects | |
Zanskar, August 05 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner Zanskar, Omkar Rajendra Gundage, IAS, today chaired a review meeting with district and sectoral officers to assess preparations for the forthcoming 80th Independence Day celebrations, review the physical and financial progress achieved by departments during the last three months, and discuss priority projects proposed for completion during the current financial year.
The meeting was also attended by Superintendent of Police, Rigzin Sandup and other district officers.
Reviewing the arrangements for Independence Day celebrations, the Deputy Commissioner directed all departments to ensure coordinated efforts for the smooth and s... |
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| | Chief Secretary reviews Preparations for Census 2027 Phase-II Population Enumeration in Ladakh | | |
Leh, August 05 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a review meeting to assess the preparedness for the Phase-II (Population Enumeration) of Census 2027 in the Union Territory.
The meeting reviewed the operational framework, digital readiness, training strategy and awareness initiatives to ensure the smooth and effective conduct of the population enumeration exercise.
At the outset, Amit Sharma, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director, Directorate of Census Operations, Ladakh, gave a detailed presentation on the roadmap for Phase-II of Census 2027. The presentation covered self-enumeration and population enumeration processes, coverage of House Listin... |
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| | GAD, in Collaboration with NIC Ladakh | | |
Leh, August 05 (Scoop News)-The General Administration Department (GAD), in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ladakh, organised a training session on the Public Services and Auto Appeal System under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011 (JKPSGA).
The training aimed to strengthen the implementation of time-bound public service delivery by familiarising departmental officers with the online Auto Appeal System integrated with the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Single Window Portal.
The training was attended by Secretary, General Administration Department, Rudra P. T. Goud; Under Secretaries from the Revenue, GAD and Rural Development Departm... |
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| | UT Level Technical Sanction and Contract Committees | | review key infrastructure projects across Ladakh | |
Leh, August 05 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, Public Works R&B Department, Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, chaired the 21st UT-Level Technical Sanction Committee TSC meeting to deliberate on various infrastructure projects and accord technical scrutiny to their Detailed Project Reports DPRs, estimates and project components.
During the meeting, the Committee examined several key development proposals aimed at strengthening infrastructure, improving public services and promoting sustainable development across the Union Territory of Ladakh. The proposals covered critical sectors including power sector, animal welfare, irrigation, rural road connectivity and residential infrastructure, r... |
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| | SDH Nubra Provides Comprehensive Palliative Care Through Hospital and Home-Based Services | | |
Diskit, August 03 (Scoop News)-Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Nubra has successfully delivered comprehensive palliative care to two patients with advanced-stage cancer through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity of care from hospital to home.
In the first case, a 42-year-old woman from the remote village of Hunder Dok, diagnosed with metastatic neuroendocrine tumour with liver metastasis, was admitted under the care of the Consultant Physician for stabilization and symptom management. After her condition improved, she was discharged for Home-Based Palliative Care. The Consultant Anaesthetist and Certified Palliative Care Physician coordinated with the Community Health Officer ... |
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| | Tourism Department Kargil Conducts Tourist Unit Registration Camp at Drass | | Under Ladakh Tourist Unit Unified Registration Order, 2026 | |
Drass, August 03 (Scoop News)- As part of its ongoing efforts to facilitate the registration of tourism establishments and strengthen regulatory compliance in the tourism sector, the Department of Tourism, Kargil, today organized a Special Tourist Unit Registration Camp at the Tourist Bungalow, Drass, under the provisions of the Ladakh Tourist Unit Unified Registration Order, 2026.
The day-long registration camp was conducted to provide on-the-spot registration facilities and extend technical guidance to tourism stakeholders for registering their establishments in accordance with the provisions of the new regulatory framework.
The camp witnessed an encouraging response from the lo... |
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| | Training of Trainers for Survey on Substance Use Among Children and Youth Begins in UT Ladakh | | |
Kargil, August 03 (Scoop News)- A Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for the Survey of Substance Use Among Children and Youth in the Union Territory of Ladakh commenced today under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The programme is being organised by the Social Welfare Department in collaboration with the Education Department, Health Department, and Police Department.
The inaugural session was addressed by Dr. Murtaza, who highlighted the importance of collective efforts in addressing substance abuse among children and youth. The programme was formally inaugurated by Agha Syed Abdullah Shah, Resource Person from DIET Kargil.
Around 250 teachers from across Kargil district participate... |
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