| Administrative Secretary, SED, Bhanu Prabha conducts tour in Durbuk zone | | Visits Last School of Ladakh, Middle School Phobrang | |
Leh, May 23 (Scoop News)-The Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha conducted an extensive tour of the Durbuk Zone on May 22 to review the functioning of schools, assess infrastructure facilities and interact with students, teachers, parents and VEC members. She was accompanied by the District Education Planning Officer(DEPO), Leh, Phunstog Dorjey; Zonal Education Planning Officer (ZEPO), Leh, Chamba Stander and Zonal Education Officer(ZEO), Durbuk, Sonam Stobdan.
During the tour, the Administrative Secretary first visited High School Sato Kargyam,... | | Read More |
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| Ladakh Model Government Higher Secondary School Chushul Inaugurated | | |
Leh, May 23 (Scoop News)-The inauguration and upgradation celebration of Ladakh Model Government Higher Secondary School, Chushul was held with great enthusiasm and community participation on May 22.
The event marked the upgradation of the school to Higher Secondary level as well as its inclusion under the Ladakh Model School initiative.
The occasion was graced by the Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha as the Chief Guest. The Guests of Honour included Ven Konchok Tsephal. The celebration was also attended by DEPO, Leh Phuntsok Dorjey; Nodal O... | | Read More |
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| Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary Stresses Timely Completion of Markha Valley Road Project | | |
Leh, May 23 (Scoop News)-Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), conducted an inspection of the ongoing Chilling–Kaya–Markha–Hankar Road project in Markha Valley, being executed under the State Development Plan (SDP). The road project, spanning a total length of 39.85 kilometres, is aimed at strengthening connectivity and improving accessibility in the remote region.
During the inspection, the Secretary was informed that the project has been divided into two components. The first component comprises the upgradation of an existing 23-kilometre road stretch, wh... | | Read More |
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| Govt. Degree College Zanskar Organizes On-Spot Essay Competition for School Students | | |
Zanskar, May 21 (Scoop News)-Government Degree College Zanskar today organized an on-spot essay competition for students of Classes 9th to 12th from various schools across Zanskar. The programme was conducted under the supervision and guidance of Principal Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi and coordinated by Dr. Varun Dixit, Assistant Professor, Political Science.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing different schools, who actively took part in the competition and showcased their creative and analytical writing skills.
Apart from the competition, the visiting s... | | Read More |
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| Mission Director NHM Ladakh Reviews Healthcare Services at CHC Zanskar | | |
Zanskar, May 21 (Scoop News)-Shri Tushar Anand, Mission Director, NHM Ladakh, conducted an inspection visit to Community Health Centre (CHC) Zanskar during his ongoing three day tour of Zanskar and Kargil districts.
Accompanied by the BMO Zanskar, the Mission Director interacted with doctors, paramedical staff, and healthcare workers, who raised various issues including loyalty bonus, enhancement of wages, and long-pending transfers. Shri Tushar Anand assured the staff that their genuine demands would be taken up with the Ministry of Health and other concerned authorities for considera... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary reviews Deregulation and Ease of Doing Business initiatives in UT Ladakh | | |
Leh, May 21 (Scoop News)- The Chief Secretary of the UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review the progress and implementation status of various initiatives related to Deregulation and Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in the Union Territory.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on priority areas identified under the EoDB framework, including implementation status, priority-wise EoDB mapping, and measures to ensure effective execution through the EoDB mechanism. The meeting also reviewed the rationalisation of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to simplify proce... | | Read More |
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| Week-long Ladakh Astro Festival 2026 Begins in Leh | | |
Leh, May 20(Scoop News)-The week-long Ladakh Astro Festival 2026 commenced today at the Tourism Department Compound, Leh, with enthusiastic participation from students, astronomy enthusiasts, officials and guests from across the region.
The inaugural function was graced by Shri Mukesh Singh (IPS), Director General of Police, Union Territory of Ladakh, as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honour for the occasion was Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru.
Welcoming the gathering, Shri Tsering Palden (JKAS), Director Tourism, Ladakh,... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary holds Interactive Session with Entrepreneurs of Ladakh | | 
Leh, May 20(Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the second interactive session with entrepreneurs from various sectors across Ladakh to discuss challenges, opportunities, and practical pathways for strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Union Territory.
The interactive session was organized as a follow-up to the earlier introducto ... | | Read More |
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| Students from Ladakh Participate in National Level VVM Camp at IIT Gandhinagar | | |
Leh, May 19(Scoop News)-Eight students from the Union Territory of Ladakh, including seven from Leh district and one from Kargil district, participated in the two-day National Camp of Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) 2025-26 held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from May 15 to 18, 2026.
The students qualified for the national camp after successfully clearing the State Level VVM Examination. Representing Ladakh at the national platform, the students were accompanied by their State Coordinators from Leh and Kargil districts.
During the camp, the students a... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary chairs review meeting on Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation in Ladakh | | |
Leh, May 19(Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the current status of drug addiction, rehabilitation measures, awareness initiatives, and enforcement actions in the Union Territory.
The meeting focused on strengthening the de-addiction framework through coordinated efforts involving health institutions, police, education departments, social welfare agencies, and civil society organizations.
Ms. Padma Angmo, Consultant Psychiatrist, informed the meeting that opioid-related cases in Ladakh have shown a ... | | Read More |
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| Mission Director NHM Ladakh Inspects PHC Thiksay and PHC Chuchot | | Emphasizes Quality Healthcare Services | |
Leh, May 18(Scoop News)-Mission Director, National Health Mission Ladakh, Sh. Tushar Anand (IAS), conducted an inspection visit to PHC Thiksay and PHC Chuchot to review the healthcare facilities and services being provided to the public.
During the visit, the Mission Director inspected various sections of the health centres including the pharmacy, healthcare service delivery mechanisms, and the functioning and roles of the staff. He interacted with the healthcare personnel and reviewed the overall arrangements aimed at ensuring effective and efficient healthcare services for the people... | | Read More |
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| CEC Kargil Welcomes New Hajj Committee, Assures Land for Hajj House | | |
Kargil,May 18 (Scoop News)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today welcomed the newly appointed members of the Hajj Committee at the Council Secretariat, Kargil.
During the interaction, the Chief Executive Councillor expressed hope that the newly constituted Hajj Committee would work with dedication and enthusiasm under the leadership of Chairman Ghulam Abass Abidi. He also appreciated the contributions of former Chairman Mohd Ali Majaz, acknowledging his sincere efforts and valuable service towards the welfare of Hajj pilgrims.
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| Administrative Secretary Bhanu Prabha Inaugurates Lhachos Model School at Ney | | 
Leh, May 18 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, Ms. Bhanu Prabha today inaugurated the newly upgraded Lhachos Model School at Ney village in Leh district, marking a significant milestone in strengthening rural education infrastructure in Ladakh.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation from villagers, students, parents, and officials o ... | | Read More |
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