| Post Health Day Celebrated at DIET Leh | | |
Leh, July 01 (Scoop News)-DIET Leh celebrated Post Health Day today in accordance with the guidelines of the National Population Education Project (NPEP), NCERT, New Delhi.
On the occasion, the faculty members of DIET Leh highlighted the importance of maintaining good health and adopting a healthy lifestyle. The speakers emphasized the need to avoid overeating, maintain a balanced diet, and practice regular physical activity. They also discussed the significant role of yoga in promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, and overall holistic development.
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| CEC Kargil Inaugurates Barburchey View Point at Sankoo | | Calls for Tourism-Led Development | | Kargil, July 01 (Scoop News)- Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today inaugurated the newly developed Barburchey View Point at Sankoo in the presence of Councillor Sankoo Syed Ahmad Razvi, former MLA Syed Baqir, officials from the Tourism Department, officials of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate's Office, religious leaders, and a large gathering of local residents.
The inauguration marked a significant milestone in promoting Sankoo as a major tourist destination in Kargil district. The gathering highly appreciated the initiative of local youth Zakir ... | | Read More |
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| Sheep Husbandry Department Organizes National Livestock Mission Awareness Camp at Chushul | | | Chushul,July 01 (Scoop News)-The Department of Sheep Husbandry organized a one-day Breeder Awareness Camp under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) at Chushul on July 1, 2026, with the objective of creating awareness about government initiatives aimed at strengthening the livestock sector and improving the livelihoods of breeders.
The programme witnessed active participation from a large number of livestock breeders and was attended by the Goba of Chushul along with senior officers of the department.
Dr. Nasreen Fatima, Block Officer, Durbuk, presented the livestock profile of Chushul... | | Read More |
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| SDM Khaltsi convene a meeting for gratitude to the Supervisors and Enumerators | | | Khaltsi,June 30 (Scoop News)-SDM Khaltsi convene a meeting for gratitude to the Supervisors and Enumerators for timely completion of the HLO in Khaltsi Charge and to clarify points regarding finalization of census Map. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Khaltsi, Sh. Mohd Sharif, who is also Sub Division officer and Charge officer for Khaltsi today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of DC Sham and expressed his gratitude to all the Officers ,Officials ,Field, Trainers and Census cell headed by Dy. Charge officer for timely completion of the census task. Later all the participant di... | | Read More |
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| Government Degree College Drass Team Wins National Recognition at ZSI Hackathon 2026 | | |
Drass, June 30 (Scoop News)-Government Degree College Drass has brought laurels to Ladakh by securing Second Position at the National Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) Hackathon 2026, held in Kolkata on June 29.
The team from the Department of Zoology, led by Dr. Javed M Iqbal, along with Dr. Talib Hussain and student Mudassir Hussain, impressed the jury with their innovative project, "Traditional Knowledge for Biodiversity Conservation." The team also received the Second Best Presenter Award and received a cash prize of INR 75000.
Their project demonstrated how citizen science, digi... | | Read More |
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| UT Ladakh Pulse Polio Programme Successfully Conducted in Kargil District | | |
Kargil, June 28 (Scoop News)- The Health Department, Kargil, successfully organized the Pulse Polio Programme as part of its continued efforts to ensure complete immunization coverage and sustain the district’s contribution to the country’s polio-free status.
The programme was graced by the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mohd Abass, other health officials, frontline healthcare workers, and dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner, Rakesh Kumar appreciated the dedicated efforts o... | | Read More |
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| Administrative Secretary, PWD Visits Hunder–Dok Road Project of PMGSY to Review Progress | | | Nubra, June 28 (Scoop News)- The Administrative Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), UT Ladakh, Shri Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, IAS, today visited the Hunder–Dok Road project under PMGSY to review the progress of the ongoing work.
He was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner, Nubra, Shri Mukul Beniwal, IAS; the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Nubra, Shri Jigmet Rabtan, JKAS; the Superintending Engineer, R&B Department; Executive Engineers; and other concerned officers.
During the inspection, the Administrative Secretary interacted with the Numbardars and local residents to obtain fir... | | Read More |
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| Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme Conducted Across Sham District | | |
Khaltse, June 28 (Scoop News)- The Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme for children between 0 to 5 years was successfully conducted across Sham district today.
Deputy Commissioner Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS) along with Block Medical Officer (BMO) Khaltse Dr. Javed Ahmed formally inaugurated the programme by administering polio drops to a child and urged parents to ensure that every eligible child receives the vaccine for a polio-free society. The DC appreciated the efforts of health workers, supervisors, volunteers and supporting staff for their active participation in the campai... | | Read More |
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| Two MoS Dr. Mansukh a nd Sanjay Seth visited Phobrang Village in Changthang District | | |
Phobrang, Ladakh ,June 27 (Scoop News)- Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Hon'ble Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth, today visited Phobrang Village in Changthang District, Ladakh, to interact with the participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme (VVVP). The programme was organised at the Community Hall, Phobrang, in the presence of State Director, MY Bharat Ladakh, Ms. Tajamul Ara, Deputy Commissioner, Changthang, Shri Nitish Rajora, officers of MY Bharat, Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITB... | | Read More |
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| Administrative Secretary Reviews Progress of R&B and PMGSY Road & Bridge Projects at Nubra | | | Nubra, June 27 (Scoop News)-The Administrative Secretary of the PWD ,Sh.Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, IAS, today reviewed the status of ongoing road and bridge projects under the R&B and PMGSY wings in nubra. During the meeting, he sought detailed updates on the completion status, physical progress, upgradation works, liabilities, and bottlenecks affecting project execution.
The Administrative Secretary directed the Executive Engineers of PWD to prepare comprehensive details of each project under the CRIF, SDP, and State Sector CAPEX schemes. He also instructed the concerned Junior Engineers... | | Read More |
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| Warm Welcome to Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in Leh, Ladakh | | | Leh, Ladakh,June 26 (Scoop News)- Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, was accorded a warm and traditional welcome in Leh by Ms. Tajamul Ara, State Director, Shri Khushal Gupta, Deputy Director, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Leh-Ladakh, along with enthusiastic MY Bharat volunteers.
The Hon'ble Minister was welcomed with traditional Ladakhi music and presented with Khataks, symbolizing respect, hospitality, and goodwill.
During the visit, Dr. Mandaviya interacted with the youth volunteers of MY Bharat and appreciated their dedication ... | | Read More |
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| CS calls for Global-Scale Black-necked Crane Festival rooted in Local Communities | | |
Leh, June 25 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review the proposal for organizing the Black-necked Crane Festival 2026, aimed at promoting wildlife conservation, harmonious coexistence between communities and nature, and nature-based livelihoods across the Changthang region of Ladakh.
The proposed festival, planned for the second half of August 2026, seeks to celebrate the iconic Black-necked Crane while showcasing the ecological, cultural, and economic significance of Ladakh’s high-altitude wetlands. The festival i... | | Read More |
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| DC Changthang Reviews Development Works in Durbuk | | |
Tangtse, June 25 (Scoop News)-Shri Nitish Rajora, Deputy Commissioner, Changthang, visited Sub-Division Durbuk today and reviewed various developmental and public welfare initiatives. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inaugurated the Public Library at Tangtse along with the Station Commander, 114 HQ Tangtse. The library has been constructed by the Indian Army under Operation Sadbhavana. On the occasion, the Station Commander highlighted that the facility should be optimally utilised by students for academic growth and learning. The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the Indian Army ... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary reviews Compliance with Supreme Court Directions on Solid Waste Management across Ladakh | | |
Leh, June 25 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess compliance with the directions issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174 of 2023, pursuant to its order dated May 5, 2026, regarding the implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules and scientific waste management practices.
Sh. Mandeep Mittal, IFS, Regional Director and Member Secretary, Ladakh Pollution Control Committee (LPCC), delivered a detailed presentation outlining the responsibilities and directions issu... | | Read More |
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| Ashish Kundra chairs review meeting on Social and Tribal Welfare initiatives | | | Leh, June 25 (Scoop News)-The Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a review meeting of the Social and Tribal Welfare Department to assess the progress of various welfare initiatives and development programmes being implemented across the region.
The meeting focused on strengthening the delivery of social welfare schemes and ensuring the effective implementation of programmes.
During the meeting, Director of the Social and Tribal Welfare Department, Zahida Bano, gave a detailed presentation outlining the organisational structure and functioning of the department. She a... | | Read More |
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| KVK Kargil-I Organizes One-Day Workshop on “Management of Backyard Poultry Birds in Ladakh Conditions” | | | Kargil, June 25 (Scoop News)- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil-I organized a one-day workshop on Backyard Poultry Farming in collaboration with the All India Coordinated Research Project on Poultry Breeding, Leh Centre, University of Ladakh. The programme was conducted to promote poultry farming as a sustainable livelihood option and an effective means of women’s empowerment in the region.
The workshop was attended by farmers, farm women, beneficiaries of the poultry project, and officials from various departments. Dr. Nassreen F. Kacho, Senior Scientist and Head, KVK Kargil-I, welcomed... | | Read More |
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