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 Ladakh News
MIMC hosts landmark ‘Int’l Conference on Himalayan Buddhism’
amid Sacred Relics Exposition in Leh
Leh, May 03 (Scoop News)-The Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh emerged as the focal point of global Buddhist dialogue as it hosted the International Conference on “Contribution of Himalayan Buddhism to the Spiritual and Cultural Heritage of India and Beyond.” The conference, organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and supported by the Union Territory Administration of Ladakh, is being held alongside the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Gautama Buddha. Set against the serene spiritual landscape of...

Police conduct screening drive in Ganderbal; Public Assistance Sought in Shopian Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan: Police conduct screening drive in Ganderbal; Public Assistance Sought in Shopian Srinagar, May 03 (Scoop News)-Under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police across the region have stepped up efforts to curb drug abuse and trafficking through a combination of strict enforcement and preventive initiatives. In Ganderbal, a urine drug screening drive has been conducted to enable early detection and rehabilitation while in Shopian, authorities are seeking public assistance to trace an absconding accused in an NDPS case. In Ganderbal, police, in collaboration with ...

IBC Organises Exhibition on Guru Padmasambhava at CIBS, Choglamsar
Leh, May 03 (Scoop News)- Exhibition on Guru Padmasambhava, presented in English, was inaugurated at the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Choglamsar by the International Buddhist Confederation in the presence of distinguished dignitaries. The event was formally inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu. He was accompanied by the Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra; Secretary General, IBC, Shartse Khensur Rinpoche; Director General, IBC, Abhijit Halder; Secretary Tourism, Sanjit Rodrigues; Secretary Education, Bhanu Prabha; along with other senior officials, dignitaries, Buddhist scholars, and representatives from various organisations. ...

Second Day witnesses Large Gatherings for Sacred Relics Veneration in Leh
Jivetsal, May 03 (Scoop News)-The second day of public veneration of the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha witnessed an overwhelming turnout, with thousands of devotees gathering at Jivetsal to pay their respects. The spiritual event drew large participation from the Nyoma and Kharu blocks, reflecting deep reverence and devotion among the people. According to the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) Youth Wing, approximately 9,000 devotees visited Jivetsal on the second day to seek blessings from the holy relics of the Tathagata. From early morning until late in the day, long queues of devotees could be seen patiently waiting for their turn, underscoring the significance of the occasion. Th...

Cultural Evening program commences in Leh to Mark 2569th Vesak Celebrations
Leh, May 02 (Scoop News)-The Administration of UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala, commenced a series of daily evening cultural programmes from May 2 to 13, 2026, in connection with the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha, marking the 2569th Vesak Purnima. The inaugural programme, held at Leh Main Market under the theme “Peace Beyond Borders,” began with the traditional Lhar-Nah. Performances were presented by CATS Cultural Group, Leh; artists from Arunachal Pradesh and Bihar; a Mongolian troupe; Shinto cultural group, Drass; and DASHUG Band. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Sh...

CEC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon calls upon Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries
Kargil, May 02 (Scoop News)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today called upon the Hon’ble Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, Shri George Kurian, during his visit to Kargil. At the outset, CEC Dr. Akhoon warmly welcomed the Hon’ble Minister of State to the Kargil region and expressed gratitude for his visit. During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon apprised the Minister of State of the largely untapped potential of the fisheries sector in Kargil, highlighting the region’s rivers, streams, and high-altitude water bodies ...

DC Drass Reviews Traffic Management, Pushes for Bypass
Drass, May 02 (Scoop News)- The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today chaired a meeting of officers and stakeholders to review and strengthen the traffic management system in the district. The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police, Ishtyaq Kacho (JKPS), LAHDC Councillors of Rambirpora and Bhimbet Constituencies, Block Development Officer, Drass/Bhimbet, Shahid Sultan, various sectoral officers/officials and President and members of the Merchant Association of Drass. During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the issue of traffic regulation particularly during school hours and the urgent need to designate spaces in the market area to park vehic...

Union MoS George Kurian Engages Minority Beneficiaries in Kargil
Promotes Livelihood Schemes and Trout Farming Potential
Kargil, May 02 (Scoop News)- Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian, today held an interactive session with minority beneficiaries at Hotel The Kargil, organised by the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO) in collaboration with the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC). During the interaction, beneficiaries engaged directly with the Minister and warmly appreciated the efforts of the Government of India for extending financial assistance through various welfare and loan schemes. The participants shared their experiences and highlighted that these schemes have significantly contributed to enhanc...

Delegation of Urdu Language Teacher Aspirants Calls on CEC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon
Kargil, May 02 (Scoop News)- A delegation of Urdu Language Teacher aspirants and concerned citizens of Kargil today called on Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, and submitted a memorandum regarding the recruitment of Urdu Language Teachers under Samagra Shiksha in Kargil. The delegation highlighted that while around 300 posts for Urdu Language Teachers were advertised last year, the number has been reduced to 200 this year without any known reason, causing disappointment among deserving and qualified youth of the district. They urged that the posts be restored to full strength ...

Public Veneration of Sacred Relics of Tathagata Buddha Begins
at Jivetsal with Devotion and Reverence
Leh, May 02 (Scoop News)- The public veneration of the Sacred Relics of Tathagata Buddha commenced at Jivetsal today, drawing a turnout in thousands from Nubra and Durbuk on the opening day of the programme. Venerable monks from Yundung Tharpaling Monastery, Lamayuru, under Ladakh Gonpa Association, conducted the initial prayer ceremony, marking the beginning of the veneration. As part of the ongoing observance, monks from 16 major monasteries of Ladakh will continue to offer prayers on a rotational basis each day. Devotees from Nubra and Durbuk blocks attended the first day in significant numbers. Long queues were seen throughout the day as people waited for their turn to pay respec...

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