| Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra Visits Hinaskote, Assures Action on Public Demands | | |
Kargil, June 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, en route to Kargil district, visited Hinaskote village today and interacted with the local public.
The village representatives warmly welcomed the Chief Secretary and expressed their gratitude for his personal visit and for taking the time to listen to public grievances. The villagers also conveyed their appreciation for granting district status to the region.
During the interaction, the Councillor and other village representatives submitted a memorandum highlighting several key issues, including preservation ... | | Read More |
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| Youth Participants of Viksit Bharat Vibrant Village Programm | | Engage in Interactive Sessions and Educational Field Visits in Leh | |
Leh, June 06 (Scoop News)- The third day of the Viksit Bharat Vibrant Village Programme (3–15 June 2026) featured a series of interactive sessions and educational field visits aimed at broadening the participants’ understanding of governance, border development, local industries, and educational opportunities.
The day commenced with an interactive session with Dr. Ankh Subramani, IPS, Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Leh. During the session, all participants introduced themselves and shared their backgrounds. Addressing the gathering, the Director General highlighte... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Says 44% Growth in Tourist Arrivals | |  Reflects Ladakh’s Rising Global Appeal and Strong Tourism Strategy
Leh, June 06 (Scoop News)-The Union Territory of Ladakh has witnessed a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals during the period from January to May 2026, registering a growth of 43.6 percent compared to the corresponding period last year. The significant increase reflects Ladakh’s growing prominence as a premier tourism destination and highlights the success of focused tourism promotion initia ... | | Read More |
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| District Police Kargil Kicks Off Series of Sports Events Under Civic Action Programme | | 
Kargil, June 06 (Scoop News)- District Police Kargil today commenced a series of sports events under the Civic Action Programme with the inauguration of an Archery Tournament at the District Police Lines (DPL), Kargil, in coordination with the Ladakh Archery Association, Kargil Wing.
The inaugural event was attended by DySP Headquarters Shri Anayatullah, JKPS, DySP Tundup Dorjay, KPS, SHO ... | | Read More |
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| GDC Zanskar Celebrates World Environment Day 2026 | | in Collaboration with Biodiversity Management Committee and Forest Division Kargil | |
Zanskar, June 05 (Scoop News)-Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar, in collaboration with the Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC), Forest Division Kargil, celebrated World Environment Day 2026 with great enthusiasm on 5 June 2026. The programme was organised under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, aiming to promote environmental awareness, ecological responsibility, and sustainable practices among students and the local community.
The event sought to highlight the growing environmental challenges posed by climate change and to sensitise participants about the adverse impacts of bo... | | Read More |
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| Successful conduct of Swachh Gaon Surakshit jalvayu campaign | | | Leh, June 05 (Scoop News)-As part of the Solid Waste Management Campaign – a series of awareness activities, plantation drives, and cleanliness drives under the Swachh Goon Surakshit Jalvayu Campaign's theme "Together for a cleaner environment, sustainable future, and climate-resilient villages" was successfully conducted across various blocks of Leh District.
The campaign focused on promoting Mission LiFE themes and SBM(G) 2.0 objectives, which includes Reduce Waste, Save Water, Say No to Single-Use Plastic, Adopt Sustainable Food Systems (Kitchen Gardens), Adopt Healthy Lifestyles.
T... | | Read More |
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| World Environment Day Celebrated at Lamdon Model School, Diskit, Nubra | | |
Nubra, June 05 (Scoop News)-World Environment Day was celebrated today at Lamdon Model School, Diskit, Nubra. The programme was organized by the Block Development Office (BDO), Diskit, with Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, as the Chief Guest.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Principal, followed by a skit on the theme of environmental conservation presented by the students.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted Nubra's strategic importance, ecological fragility, and growing significance as a tourist destination. He stated that while the... | | Read More |
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| GDC Zanskar Celebrates World Environment Day 2026 | | in Collaboration with Biodiversity Management Committee and Forest Division Kargil | |
Zanskar,June 05 (Scoop News)-Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar, in collaboration with the Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC), Forest Division Kargil, celebrated World Environment Day 2026 with great enthusiasm on 5 June 2026. The programme was organised under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, aiming to promote environmental awareness, ecological responsibility, and sustainable practices among students and the local community.
The event sought to highlight the growing environmental challenges posed by climate change and to sensitise participants about the adverse impacts of both ... | | Read More |
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| DC Drass attends RD &PR Plantation Drive under ‘Swachh Gaon, Surakshit Jalvayu Campaign Goshan | | |
Drass, June 05 (Scoop News)- In a major push towards environmental sustainability and rural healthcare development , the Deputy Commissioner, Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), led a plantation drive today in Goshan today and also took stock of the healthcare facilities in the village. He was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vishal Atri, Block Development Officer, Drass, Dr. Mohammad Amin Naqvi, officials of Departments of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj and Forest apart from local residents.
The plantation drive was held under the ongoing ‘Swachh Gaon, Surakshit Jalvayu’ Campaign.... | | Read More |
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| DLSA Kargil, Forest Division Conduct Plantation Drive at Court Complex to Boost Green Cover | | |
Kargil, June 04 (Scoop News)- The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kargil, in collaboration with the Forest Division Kargil, organised a plantation drive at the District Court Complex, Kurbathang, today. The drive aimed to promote environmental awareness and enhance green cover.
Present on the occasion were Principal and Sessions Judge, Kargil, Sheikh Gowhar Hussain; Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kargil, Tsewang Phuntsog; Secretary, DLSA, Chemit Yurgyal; Munsif, Sankoo, Sadiq Ali Wazir, along with advocates and other staff of the District Court, Kargil.
The event was inaugura... | | Read More |
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| Zonal Level Inter-School Tournament Kick Off in Tai-Suru Zone with Spirited Participation | | |
Kargil, June 03 (Scoop News)- The Zonal Level Inter-School Tournaments 2026 officially commenced today in the Tai-Suru Zone amidst immense enthusiasm and sporting fervor. The multi-day event has drawn around 500 student-athletes from various educational institutions across the region, showcasing the vibrant youth talent in the zone.
The tournament is being organized by the Zonal Physical Education Office, Tai-Suru, under the aegis of the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Kargil, as part of its Annual Calendar of Activities 2026. A total of 22 Middle Schools, 8 High Schools, and 2... | | Read More |
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| DC Nubra chairs Meeting of District Road Safety Committee | | |
Nubra, June 03 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner, Nubra, Sh. Mukul Beniwal, IAS, chaired a meeting today of District Road Safety Committe Nubra.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to prepare a schedule for conducting a joint survey to identify accident-prone blackspots and road stretches requiring widening and construction of by-lanes. He also emphasized the need for timely repair of potholes and damaged road sections to ensure the safe movement of traffic.
The Deputy Commissioner further instructed all stakeholder departments to coordina... | | Read More |
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| DC Changthang Reviews Progress of Jal Jeevan Mission Works in Durbuk and Nyoma Region | | |
Nyoma, June 03 (Scoop News)-A review meeting regarding the progress of ongoing works under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Durbuk and Nyoma region was convened today under the chairmanship of Nitish Rajora, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Changthang, UT Ladakh. The meeting was conducted in online mode and attended by officers and representatives of the concerned departments.
During the meeting, the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department presented the latest status of various JJM projects being implemented across the region. The progress of ongoing works, challenges faced during execution, a... | | Read More |
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| Zonal Level Inter-School Tournament Kick Off in Tai-Suru Zone with Spirited Participation | | |
Kargil, June 03 (Scoop News)-The Zonal Level Inter-School Tournaments 2026 officially commenced today in the Tai-Suru Zone amidst immense enthusiasm and sporting fervor. The multi-day event has drawn around 500 student-athletes from various educational institutions across the region, showcasing the vibrant youth talent in the zone.
The tournament is being organized by the Zonal Physical Education Office, Tai-Suru, under the aegis of the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Kargil, as part of its Annual Calendar of Activities 2026. A total of 22 Middle Schools, 8 High Schools, and 2 H... | | Read More |
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| Awareness and Sensitization Programmes Conducted Across Gram Panchayats of Kargil | | Under “Swachh Gaon, Surakshit Jalvayu” Campaign | |
Kargil, June01 (Scoop News)-As part of the ongoing five-day “Swachh Gaon, Surakshit Jalvayu” campaign being observed from June 1–5, 2026, awareness and sensitization programmes were conducted across various Gram Panchayats of Kargil district to promote cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and responsible waste management practices.
The programmes witnessed active participation from officials of the Rural Development Department (RDD), Panchayat functionaries, volunteers, school children, and local residents, who collectively pledged to maintain clean surroundings and contribute towa... | | Read More |
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| DC Sham Chairs Review Meeting on Developmental Works and Solid Waste Management Implementation | | |
Khaltse, June 01 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a review meeting at the Conference Hall of DC Sham, Khaltse, to assess the progress of developmental works and review the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, across the district.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed various developmental projects being executed under different schemes of the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Rural Development Department (RDD). She also examined the status of the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 202... | | Read More |
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| ARTO Kargil Conducts Drive Against Noise Pollution, Warns Violators of Strict Action | | |
Kargil, June 01 (Scoop News)-Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Kargil today conducted a special enforcement drive against noise pollution caused by the use of pressure horns and unauthorized sound devices in vehicles across Kargil town.
Interacting with the media, ARTO Kargil Khadim Hussain said that the drive was launched to curb increasing noise pollution, which has adverse effects not only on human beings but also on animals. He stated that the use of pressure horns in trucks and other vehicles is a serious violation of traffic regulations and contributes significantly to ... | | Read More |
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