| 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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| Participants of Viksit Vibrant Village Programme Phase-II Flagged Off for Village Immersion in Leh | | |
Leh, Ladakh, June 24 (Scoop News)- After completing six days of acclimatization and orientation, the participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme (VVVP) Phase-II interacted with the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), at the ITBP Base Camp, Choglamsar.
During the interaction, the DIG ITBP encouraged the participants and highlighted the importance of understanding the socio-economic conditions of border villages and contributing towards the vision of a developed and vibrant India. Following the session, the participants were formally flagged off ... | | Read More |
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| MoS Nimuben Bambhaniya reviews Food Grain Storage and Distribution System | | 
Leh, June 23 (Scoop News)- A review meeting of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and other concerned departments was held under the chairpersonship of the Hon’ble Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, to review the status of food grain procurement, storage, distribution and implementation of food security schemes in the Union Terri ... | | Read More |
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| Department of Tourism Facilitates First-Ever IMF Liaison Officer Training Programme in Ladakh | | |
Leh,June 23 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards strengthening adventure tourism and mountaineering expertise in the region, the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, facilitated the first-ever Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) Liaison Officer (LO) Training Programme in Ladakh. The four-day training programme was conducted from June 15 to 18, 2026, at the State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM), Leh, for members of the Ladakh Mountain Guides Association (LMGA).
The programme marks a historic milestone as the first IMF Liaison Officer training course conducted in Ladakh and th... | | Read More |
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| MoS Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya Participates in Pratham Sindhu Kumbh 2026 at Leh | | 
Leh, June 23 (Scoop News)-The 30th edition of the Sindhu Darshan Yatra and the inaugural Pratham Sindhu Kumbh 2026 commenced with great fervour and spiritual enthusiasm at the historic Sindhu Ghat in Leh on Tuesday. The five-day celebration, being organised by the Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti, will continue until June 27, bringing together devotees, spiritual leaders, dignitaries, and visitors f ... | | Read More |
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