| EC Er. Phunchok Tashi Chairs Review Meeting on Restoration of in Flash Flood | | Affected Areas of Kargil | |
Kargil, August 07 (Scoop News)-Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Phunchok Tashi, chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of restoration works in flash flood-affected villages across Kargil district, with a special focus on damaged irrigation canals (kuls) being executed through RDD Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor Altaf Hussain, Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Councillor Silmo Constituency Feroz Khan, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil, Assistant Engineer REW/RDD, and Block Development Officers (BDOs) from Kargil, Sankoo, Sodh, Barsoo and ... | | Read More |
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| Rijiju assured the CEC of his full support and stated that the concern | | Dr Akhoon expressed gratitude to Shri Rijiju for according time for the meeting | |
Kargil,August 07 (Scoop News)-As part of the Ministry of Health Government of India's commitment towards the elimination of Tuberculosis and prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), an NTEP & NCD Screening Camp was conducted on 07th August 2026 at the Office of the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Kharu, for Government officers and officials of Kharu Block. The camp was organized by the District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC), Leh, in collaboration with the Health Department, Leh Block, under the supervision of AAM-PHC Sakti.
Before the commencement of the screening camp, Dr. Jigme... | | Read More |
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| CEC LAHDC Kargil Calls on Hon’ble Union Minister Kiren Rijiju | | |
New Delhi, August 07 (Scoop News)-Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, today called on Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, at New Delhi and held a detailed and productive meeting on key issues of Ladakh, particularly the districts of Kargil, Drass and Zanskar.
During the meeting, the CEC prominently highlighted the issues faced by the people of Kargil, Drass and Zanskar, and urged the Union Minister to ensure that the region receives due attention and support under various schemes and ... | | Read More |
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| DC Sham Reviews Implementation of Agri Stack Under Digital Agriculture Mission | | and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. | |
Khaltsi, August 07 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a virtual review meeting with the Chief Agriculture Officer, Leh, and the Agriculture Extension Officer, Khaltsi, to assess the progress of the implementation of Agri Stack under the Digital Agriculture Mission and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of farmer registration, digital land records integration, creation of farmer databases, and the overall progress of the Agri Stack initiative in the district. She emphasiz... | | Read More |
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| DC Nubra Chairs Preparatory Meeting for 80th Independence Day Celebrations | | |
Nubra,August 06 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Sh. Mukul Beniwal, IAS,today chaired a preparatory meeting at the DC Conference Hall to review the arrangements and finalize the roadmap for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations across the district.
The meeting focused on reviewing logistical arrangements, assigning departmental responsibilities, finalizing the programme schedule, and ensuring coordinated participation of all stakeholders.
During the meeting, the DC emphasized the significance of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign as an integral part of the ... | | Read More |
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| DC Sham Chairs Meeting on Celebration of 6th Year of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan | | |
Khaltsi, August 06 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Sham, regarding the celebration of the milestone of the 6th Year of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
Addressing the participants, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the significance of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in building a drug-free society through coordinated efforts of government departments, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and community organisations. She stressed the need for collective partic... | | Read More |
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| DC Changthang Reviews Preparations for Nomadic Festival, Korzok | | |
Nyoma, August 06 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Changthang, Shri Nitish Rajora, IAS, today visited Korzok Village to review the preparations for the upcoming Nomadic Festival. He inspected the festival venue and directed the concerned departments to ensure timely completion of all necessary arrangements for the smooth conduct of the event.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited Tsokar village. He reviewed the ongoing arrangements and instructed the concerned departments to complete all works well in advance while ensuring proper coordination and seamless execution of the visit.
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| DC Kargil Inspects Preparations for Suru Summer Fest 2026 at Damsna | | |
Kargil, August 06 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today visited Damsna to inspect the preparations for the upcoming Suru Summer Fest 2026 and reviewed the arrangements being made for the successful conduct of the event.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the, Councillor Tai Suru, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kargil, Deputy Director Tourism, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Assistant Director Tourism, besides other officers and officials from the concerned departments.
During the inspection, the Deputy C... | | Read More |
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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 Commi... | | Read More |
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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... | | Read More |
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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 disaste... | | Read More |
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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.... | | Read More |
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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. ... | | Read More |
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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,... | | Read More |
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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 ... | | Read More |
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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... | | Read More |
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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... | | Read More |
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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... | | Read More |
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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 p... | | Read More |
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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 Sh... | | Read More |
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| MY Bharat, Ladakh Organises PM Interaction and Pledge Ceremony under the "Drug-Free Youth | | for a Developed India – Pledge Campaign" | |
Leh, August 02 (Scoop News)- As part of the nationwide "Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India (Viksit Bharat) – Pledge Campaign", the Office of the State Director, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Leh-Ladakh, successfully organized the PM Interaction and Pledge Ceremony at the DC Conference Hall, Leh.
Administrative Secretary, Higher Education / Technical Education & Skill Development Department, Bhanu Prabha, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of around 250 youth, including students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Leh,... | | Read More |
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| DIET Leh and GoldenMile Learning Conclude Successful Second Edition o | | of Leadership Communication Program Part II | |
Leh, August 01 (Scoop News)-The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh, in collaboration with its knowledge partner GoldenMile Learning, successfully concluded Part II of the 3-Day Leadership Communication Program Part II (31st July 26, 1st August & 3rd August 2026). The course, designed for the Heads of Institutions, was held at the DIET Training Hall.
The program targeted key education leaders, including Principals, Zonal Education Officers, and Headmasters, to enhance their decision-making capabilities for the holistic development of the Union Territory of Ladakh. T... | | Read More |
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| Workshop with Bankers Conducted under Intervention No. LA-12 of the RAMP Scheme | | |
Leh,August 01 (Scoop News)-The Department of Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh, in coordination with the State Project Management Unit (SPMU), RAMP, successfully organised a Workshop with Bankers under Intervention No. LA-12 of the RAMP Scheme on 30 July 2026 at the DIC Hall, Department of Industries & Commerce, Leh, under the overall supervision of the Director, Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh.
The workshop was attended by 30 participants, including MSME entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, representatives from financial institutions, officials from various government departments, blo... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary reviews Development, Financial Inclusion | |  and Community-Led Initiatives Across Nubra District
Nubra, August 01 (Scoop News)-Continuing his three-day tour of Nubra district, the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today undertook an extensive visit to review development initiatives, interact with beneficiaries of government schemes, and assess entrepreneurship, education and community-led projects across the district.
During the visit, he emphasised t ... | | Read More |
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