| 21-Day Homestay Training Programme under PM-JUGA and RAMP inaugurated in Leh | | |
Leh,October 13 (Scoop News)- A 21-day training programme under the Homestay Holistic Support Framework (HHSF) for 56 homestay owners and beneficiaries was inaugurated at the State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM), Leh.
The programme is being conducted through the convergence of the PM-JUGA and RAMP schemes, with the joint efforts of the Department of Tourism and the Department of Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh. It is being implemented by the Firgun Social Initiative Foundation.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Director, Industries & Commerce, Sonam Nurboo, and Under Secret... | | Read More |
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| IIM Jammu releases first admission list for BBA (Hons.) programme at Leh Campus | | Four-year undergraduate programme to expand access to quality management education in Ladakh | |
Leh, October 13 (Scoop News)- The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu has released the first admission list for its four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Hons.) programme at the IIM Jammu Leh Campus, Ladakh, on October 12, 2026. The initiative marks a significant step towards expanding access to quality management education and creating new academic opportunities for students in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The programme, with an initial intake of 60 students for the academic year 2026–27, aims to provide aspiring students with a strong foundation in business an... | | Read More |
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| Bhanu Prabha IAS Visits Schools in Shakar–Chiktan Zone of District Kargil | | |
Kargil, October 11 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, visited various educational institutions across the Shakar–Chiktan Zone of District Kargil on 11 October 2026 as part of her official tour programme to review the academic environment, infrastructure, hostel facilities, and overall functioning of schools.
During the visit, she inspected Government Middle School Sanjak, Government Primary School Samuna, Government High School Yokma Kharbu, Government Middle School Lamsu, Government Higher Secondary Scho... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra launches ‘Katabita: The Hidden Doodleland’ in Leh | | |
Leh, October 11 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today launched Katabita: The Hidden Doodleland, authored by Padma Angmo and published by Yige Publication, at Rang Thag in Leh.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary highlighted the significance of children’s imagination in interpreting mythology, spiritual narratives and the cultural heritage of a region. He described the process of documenting children’s imaginative expressions as fascinating, particularly in exploring the connections between spiritual stories, mythology and local landscapes.
Referring ... | | Read More |
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| CS chairs meeting on Higher Education | | Calls for Academic Strengthening and Employment-Oriented Courses | |
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting on higher education at the LAHDC Conference Hall, Leh, to assess the functioning of colleges and universities, address faculty vacancies, improve student enrolment and explore the introduction of specialised, skill-based and employment-oriented courses across Ladakh.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, Planning, Shri Himanshu Gupta; Secretary, School Education, Smt. Bhanu Prabha; Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha; Dean, College Development Council... | | Read More |
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| CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon Attends Wildlife Week Concluding Programme at Kargil | | |
Kargil,October 09 (KIP)-The Wildlife Week celebration on the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife” concluded today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav, IPS, was the Guest of Honour and ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohammad attended as the Special Guest. DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, IFS, officials of the Forest and Wildlife Department, school students and teachers also participated in the event.
The programme began with a welcome address by DFO/Wildlife Warden Anki... | | Read More |
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| CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon Attends Wildlife Week Concluding Programme at Kargil | | |
Kargil,October 09 (Scoop News)-The Wildlife Week celebration on the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife” concluded today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav, IPS, was the Guest of Honour and ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohammad attended as the Special Guest. DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, IFS, officials of the Forest and Wildlife Department, school students and teachers also participated in the event.
The programme began with a welcome address by DFO/Wildlife Ward... | | Read More |
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| NHM Ladakh Virtually Participates in National Launch of JOSH Teams for TB Elimination. | | |
Leh,October 09 (Scoop News)-Ladakh, virtually attended the national launch of JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as part of the Government of India's efforts to strengthen community participation in TB elimination.
The programme was attended virtually from the NHM Office Leh, by Sh. Tushar Anand (IAS), Mission Director, NHM Ladakh, Dr. Tashi Thinlas, Director of Health Services, Ladakh, along with officials and staff of NHM Ladakh.
The initiative was launched by Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, in collaboration with ... | | Read More |
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| Disaster Management Training Programme Held at District Industries Centre, Leh | | |
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-Under the aegis of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Leh, in collaboration with the 13th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), a Disaster Management Training Programme was conducted today at the District Industries Centre (DIC), Leh.
The session commenced with a welcome address by Zorawar Singh, Project Manager, DIC, Leh, followed by an address by Inspector Puran Singh Negi of the 13th Battalion NDRF. Constable GD Piyush Kumar subsequently conducted a lecture-cum-training session covering essential disaster response techni... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Chairs 37th Empowered Committee meeting on recruitment rules | | |
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-The Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the 37th meeting of the Empowered Committee to deliberate on key administrative matters concerning Recruitment Rules (RRs) and staffing requirements of various departments of the UT Administration.
At the outset, Administrative Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Rudra P. T. Goud, presented a comprehensive overview of the agenda items for discussion.
The committee held detailed deliberations on draft proposals submitted by various departments, including matters related to pay l... | | Read More |
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| Deputy Commissioner Holds Meeting to Address Stray Dog Menace in Drass District | | |
Drass,October 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of Tourist Dak Bungalow, Drass, to discuss the growing menace of stray dogs across the district and to review measures being taken to ensure public safety, effective dog population management, vaccination and the establishment of necessary infrastructure.
The meeting was attended by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Drass; Chief Medical Officer, Drass; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Drass; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Drass; Station House Officer (SHO), Dras... | | Read More |
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| 13th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting of KVK Nyoma Held at Nyoma | | |
Nyoma, October 08 (Scoop News)-The 13th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, University of Ladakh, was held today at KVK Nyoma under the chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh. Prof. (Dr.) Mohd Mehdi, Coordinator & Controlling Authority of KVKs, University of Ladakh, attended the meeting as Guest of Honour.
The meeting was attended by senior officers and representatives from the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Forest and ICDS departments, scientists, SAC members, Nambardars a... | | Read More |
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| CEC Kargil Dr Jaffer Akhoon attend Stakeholders Meet-cum-Workshop on Medicinal Plants | | |
Kargil, October 08 (Scoop News)-A Stakeholders Meet-cum-Workshop on “Strengthening of Medicinal Plants Sector through Conservation, Sustainable Cultivation and Entrepreneurship Development” was organised in Kargil in collaboration with the School of Horticultural Science and Technology, University of Ladakh, Kargil Campus, with participation from scientists, farmers, students and officials.
The programme was attended by CEC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon as the chief guest, along with Dr Faizan Ahmad, Dean, School of Horticultural Science and Technology, University of Ladakh; Ali Raza,... | | Read More |
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| DC Kargil launches JOSH initiative to strengthen TB detection and eradication efforts | | |
Kargil, October 08 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar (IAS) on Wednesday attended the launch ceremony of JOSH (Joint Squad for Health), an initiative of the District TB Officer, Kargil, aimed at strengthening efforts towards making the district TB-free. The programme was held at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil, in the presence of ADC Ghulam Mohd; CMO Kargil, Dr. Fatima Banoo; CMO Drass, Dr. Asif Hussain; Medical Superintendent, Dr. Farzana Batool; District Tuberculosis Officer, Dr. Fatima Nissa; DySP Kargil, Shri Tundup Dorjey; Tehsildar Kargil; and all Blo... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary chairs meeting, Directs Effective Implementation of CAMPA Projects in Ladakh | | |
Leh, October 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to take stock of the implementation of projects under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) in Ladakh and directed the concerned departments to ensure timely execution, judicious utilisation of funds and need-based interventions at the ground level.
The meeting reviewed budget allocations, expenditure and progress of completed and ongoing works, along with procurement activities and works approved by the Finance Department. The Chief Se... | | Read More |
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| Two-Day Basic Rock Craft Training Successfully Concluded at KBS | | |
Drass, October 08 (Scoop News)- A two-day Basic Rock Craft Training for students of the Adventure Travel Guide – High Altitude course at Government Degree College Drass was successfully completed at Kargil Battle School (KBS) from 7th to 8th October 2026.
The training provided students with practical exposure to rock climbing, rope techniques, rappelling, safety procedures, use of climbing equipment and basic risk management, strengthening their skills for careers in adventure tourism and outdoor activities.
The college expressed its sincere gratitude to Col. Vikas Chauhan, KBS Army ... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary joins Launch of Changthang Visioning Report | | Charts Shared Future for Rangelands, Wildlife and Communities | |
Leh, , October 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, joined the launch of the Changthang Visioning Report, titled “Vision from the Highlands: Building a Shared Future for Rangelands, Wildlife and Communities,” at The Grand Dragon, Leh, today.
The event brought together representatives of the administration, LAHDC Leh, WWF-India, conservation and academic institutions, pastoral communities, youth and women’s groups, religious leaders and other stakeholders to deliberate on a shared and sustainable future for the Changthang landscape.
The launch was also grac... | | Read More |
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