| 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 resid... | | Read More |
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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 fo... | | Read More |
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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 ... | | Read More |
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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 transfor ... | | Read More |
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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 mar ... | | Read More |
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| Sarhad International Shauryathon 2026 Flagged held at Drass | | CT Scan Machine and Ambulance Dedicated to Drass Hospital | |
Drass, July 05 (Scoop News)-The Sarhad International Shauryathon 2026, themed "Run With Resolve, Run For Unity," was organized today at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass District with the objectives of promoting patriotism, national unity, physical fitness and inspiring the youth towards nation-building. The event was jointly organized by the Indian Army and Sarhad, Pune, with the support of Arham Foundation, Pune.
The Shauryathon was ceremonially flagged off by Hon’ble Member of Parliament Dr.Shrikant Shinde; Hon'ble Member of Parliament (Ladakh), Mohmad Haneefa Jan; Hon'ble Minister of ... | | Read More |
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| BDO Turtuk Conducts Enforcement Drive Against Banned Single-Use Plastics | | Fine Collected from Violators | |
Nubra, July 04 (Scoop News)-In compliance with the directions of the UT Administration and under the instructions of the Deputy Commissioner, Nubra, the Block Development Officer (BDO), Turtuk, conducted a special enforcement drive across the Turtuk market area to ensure the effective implementation of the ban on single-use plastics.
During the drive, inspections were carried out to check the use, sale, storage and distribution of banned single-use plastic items. Fine was imposed on violators found using or selling prohibited plastic products, in accordance with the applicable regulation... | | Read More |
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| Inspection Team Khaltse Conducts Enforcement Drive Against Banned Single-Use Plastics | | Fines Imposed on Violators. | |
Khaltse, July 04 (Scoop News)-In compliance with the directions of the UT Administration and under the instructions of the Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), the Inspection Team Khaltse, today conducted a special enforcement drive across the Khaltse Market area to ensure the effective implementation of the ban on single-use plastics (SUP) and to curb littering.
The inspection team comprised Naib Tehsildar Khaltse, Asgar Ali; Block Development Officer Khaltse, Dr. Zakir Hussain; Tehsil Supply Officer Khaltse, Afzal Khan; Sub-Inspector, Skarma Angchuck; Assistant Sub-In... | | Read More |
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| Government Degree College Zanskar Organises Awareness Programme on Ban on Single-Use Plastics | | |
Zanskar, July 03 (Scoop News)-Government Degree College Zanskar organised an awareness programme on the Ban on Single-Use Plastics under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, with the active participation of all the faculty members and students of the college.
The programme was supported by the Block Development Officer (BDO), Rural Development Department, Zanskar, who contributed to the initiative by providing six dustbins for installation across the college campus. This support aims to strengthen waste management practices and promote a cleaner, greener... | | Read More |
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| Career Defence School Concludes Two-Day Career Seminar in Leh & Kargil | | Opening Doors to IIT, NDA for UT Ladakh Students | |
Leh, July 03 (Scoop News)-A transformative two-day career seminar, aimed at guiding students from the Union Territory of Ladakh towards premier institutions such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the National Defence Academy (NDA), concluded successfully on Friday.
The event, held across two separate towns in Leh and Kargil, drew a large and enthusiastic turnout of students from across the UT.
Organized by the Career Defence School, the seminar was spearheaded by founder and CEO Er. Vinay Rai, alongside Administrative Officer Er. Gagan Wadhwa. The program was coordinat... | | Read More |
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| DIET Leh Hosts Interaction with Mr. Christopher Jolly | |  OBE, to Strengthen Literacy Education in Ladakh
Leh, Ladakh, July 03 (Scoop News)- The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh, organised a special interaction programme with Mr. Christopher John Howard Jolly, OBE, Chairman of Jolly Learning Ltd. and the visionary pioneer behind the globally acclaimed Jolly Phonics programme. The programme was also graced by the presence of Ms. Shainaz Jussa, Delivery Partner of the Ladak ... | | Read More |
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| DC Kargil Chairs Meeting to Review Traffic Management | | and Streamline Vehicular Movement in Kargil Town | |
Kargil, July 02 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shri Rakesh Kumar, today chaired a meeting to review and streamline traffic management and vehicular movement within Kargil town with the objective of ensuring smooth traffic flow, maintaining cleanliness, enhancing urban management, and improving the overall appeal of the town for residents and tourists.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil Shri Shabbir Hussain, DySP Traffic, officers from Border Roads Organisation (BRO), ARTO officials, representatives of the Merchant Association, Truck Unio... | | Read More |
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| Two-Day Training Programme on Managing Contracts and Procurement Using GeM Concludes in Leh | | |
Leh, July 02 (Scoop News)-: The two-day training programme on "Managing Contracts and Procurement Using the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)" concluded successfully today at Hotel Diskitsal, Leh.
The programme was organised by the National Institute of Smart Government (NISG) in collaboration with the Information Technology Department, Union Territory of Ladakh. It brought together officers and officials from various government departments with the objective of enhancing their knowledge and skills in digital public procurement, contract management, and the effective use of the Government e... | | Read More |
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| DC Kargil Appreciates HDFC Bank for Providing Employment Opportunity to PwD Youth | | |
Kargil, July 02 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Shri Rakesh Kumar today appreciated HDFC Bank and the District Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Kargil, for facilitating an employment opportunity for Mr. Mukhtar Hussain, a person with disability (PwD) from Parkachik.
The employment was made possible through the coordinated efforts of the District Social and Tribal Welfare Office, Kargil, reflecting its continued commitment towards promoting socio-economic empowerment and inclusive opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Congratulating Mr. Mukhtar Hussain on this s... | | Read More |
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| Drass Police Step Up Anti-Drug Measures with K-9 Deployment at Minamarg | | |
Drass, July 02 (Scoop News)- In a determined move to curb and prevent the supply of narcotic substances into Ladakh, District Police Drass has deployed trained K-9 Sniffer Dogs at Police Post Minamarg.
The highly trained sniffer dogs are capable of detecting the presence of narcotic substances concealed in vehicles, luggage and with individuals. The deployment is aimed at strengthening surveillance and ensuring effective enforcement against drug trafficking along the strategic route leading into Ladakh.
District Police Drass remains committed to maintaining a drug-free society and wil... | | Read More |
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| Deputy Commissioner Drass Chairs Preparatory Meeting for Sarhad Shauryathon - 2026 | | |
Drass, July 02 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner, District Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today chaired a high-level preparatory meeting in his Office Chamber to review and finalize arrangements for the Sarhad Shauryathon (2026) scheduled to be held on 5th July, 2026.
The meeting was attended by the Superintendent of Police, Drass; Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass; Block Medical Officer, Drass; Major Vishnu Naidoo of 16 Grenadiers; Zonal Education Officer, Drass; Zonal Physical Education Officer, Drass; Inspector, RD & PR; Junior Engineers of R&B and PHE. The meeting was also attended by t... | | Read More |
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