| Chief Secretary Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with DPS Students | | 
Leh, August 28 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, celebrated the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan with students of Delhi Public School (DPS), Leh, in a warm and cordial interaction that highlighted the values of affection, respect, social bonds and mutual responsibility.
Around 29 students from Class IX and below visited the Chief Secretary to ... | | Read More |
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| Enterprising Ladakh’ Showcases Emerging Entrepreneurship and Innovation among Ladakh’s Youth | | |
Leh, August 28 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today graced the mega entrepreneurship event ‘Enterprising Ladakh’ at Main Market, Leh, celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit, innovative ideas and locally developed products of Ladakh’s youth. Organised through the Higher Education Department in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII).
The event brought together budding entrepreneurs, innovators and students from across the Union Territory, highlighting emerging enterprise opportunities and the growing potential of youth to crea... | | Read More |
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| Vice-Chairman NITI Aayog Visits Drass | | Pays Tributes to Fallen Heroes at Kargil War Memorial | |
Drass, August 28 (Scoop News)-Vice-Chairman NITI Aayog Ashok Kumar Lahiri visited Drass District of UT Ladakh today. He was received by Brigadier Ashish Bhalla (Sena Medal),Station Commander 56 Mountain Brigade; Imteeaz Kacho, Deputy Commissioner, Drass and Ishtyaq Kacho, Superintendent of Police, Drass. He was accorded a traditional welcome with khataqs upon his arrival.
The Vice-Chairman visited the Kargil War Memorial of Drass where he was briefed by the Army Commander about the historical significance of the memorial and the valour and sacrifices of the Indian Armed Forces during t... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with DPS Students | | Encourages Young Minds to Pursue Their Aspirations | |
Leh, August 28 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, celebrated the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan with students of Delhi Public School (DPS), Leh, in a warm and cordial interaction that highlighted the values of affection, respect, social bonds and mutual responsibility.
Around 29 students from Class IX and below visited the Chief Secretary to extend their Raksha Bandhan greetings. The students tied rakhis on his wrist and conveyed their warm wishes on the occasion.
Interacting with the students, Shri Kundra engaged with them in a friendl... | | Read More |
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| DC Sham Chairs Review Meeting with Officers/Officials of Rural Development Department | | |
Khaltse, August 28 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a review meeting with officers and officials of the Rural Development Department (RDD), District Sham, at the Conference Hall of the DC Office, Sham.
Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Leh, Shri Jigmat Rafstan (JKAS), was also present during the meeting.
The meeting was convened to review the physical and financial performance of various schemes being implemented by the Rural Development Department across the district, including SDP, SSP, District Capex, departmental works, MGNR... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary chairs 8th UT-Level NCORD Meeting to Strengthen Coordinated Action against Drug Abuse | | |
Leh, August 28 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired the 8th UT-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) at the Civil Secretariat, Leh, to review the action taken on the decisions of the previous meeting and assess the progress of measures undertaken to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the Union Territory.
The meeting reviewed the latest status of drug-related cases, preventive measures, enforcement action, awareness initiatives and the functioning of the de-addiction and support mechanisms. The Police Department made a detailed pres... | | Read More |
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| SKUAST-K trains Ladakh Veterinarians in Future-Ready Livestock Farming | | | Ganderbal, August 27 (Scoop News)- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has concluded a two-week capacity-building training programme for veterinary officers from Ladakh, equipping them with next-generation knowledge, skills and technology-driven approaches to livestock farming suited to the region's challenging agro-climatic conditions.
The training programme on “Future-Ready Livestock Farming” was organized by the Division of Livestock Production and Management (LPM) at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-Kash... | | Read More |
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| EJM College, Leh Hosts International Academic Interaction on Himalayan Geology and Earth Sciences | | |
Leh, August 26 (Scoop News)-The Department of Geography, Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh, organised an International Academic Interaction on “Exploring the Himalaya: Geology, Geophysics & Earth History” on 25 August 2026 at the New Conference Hall of the College. The programme brought together distinguished international and Indian experts for an enriching interaction with students and faculty members of Geography and Geology.
The distinguished guests included Dr. Michał Krobicki, Geologist and Paleontologist; Dr. Krzysztof Starzec, Geologist; and Dr. Anna Kwietniak, Applied G... | | Read More |
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| UT Ladakh JSM Coordinator Atulya Bakshi Extends Warm Greetings to Muslim Samaj on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi | | |
Jammu, August 26 (Scoop News)-On the pious and auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, commemorating the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), Jammu State Movement (JSM) Coordinator Mr. Atulya Bakshi visited a local Masjid and conveyed his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the entire Muslim Samaj.
During his visit, Mr. Bakshi met Advocate Mehmood Rizvi, a prominent lawyer and respected community leader, and extended warm greetings to him as well as to members of the Muslim community on the sacred occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi.
The visit reflected the spirit... | | Read More |
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| DC Drass Reviews Status of Drinking Water Tap Connections Under JJM | | Directs Officials to Ensure Water Supply to Every Village | |
Drass, August 25 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), took a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the status of drinking water tap connections and the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across Drass District.
The meeting was attended by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vishal Atri; Executive Engineer, PHE (Jal Shakti) Division; Tehsildar (HQ) to Deputy Commissioner; concerned Junior Engineers of Drass and Bhimbat Blocks, besides other concerned officials.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of various water supp... | | Read More |
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| UIDAI Organises Mega Training Programme for Aadhaar Operators and Supervisors in Kargil | | |
Kargil, August 25 (Scoop News)-UIDAI organized a Mega Training Programme for Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Operators and Supervisors from Kargil, Drass and Zanskar districts of the UT of Ladakh on 25th August 2026 at Kargil. The programme was inaugurated by Sh. Jagdish Kumar, Director, UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh.
The training witnessed the participation of around 55 Aadhaar operators and supervisors from various departments across UT Ladakh, including the Department of Information Technology, Education Department, ICDS, BSNL, CSCs, J&K Bank, Army Postal Service and India Post.
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| Dr. Shamim Ahmad Assumes Charge as First Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent | | |
Dr. Shamim Ahmad Assumes Charge as First Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent, Sham District.
Khaltse, August 25 (Scoop News)-Dr. Shamim Ahmad today formally assumed charge as the First Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent of Sham District, marking a significant milestone for the newly created district.
On his arrival at Nurla, he was accorded a warm reception by BMO Khalltse Dr. Javed Ahmad and the medical staff.
At Balu Khar, Dr. Shamim Ahmad received a traditional and enthusiastic welcome from the Nambardar, Khaltse; District President, INC Sham District; Preside... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Inpects Polytechnic College Leh Facilities | | Calls for Industry-Linked and Future-Ready Technical Education | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, today inspected the newly constructed and existing facilities of Government Polytechnic College (Choglamsar) and reviewed the institution’s infrastructure, academic programmes, laboratories, workshops, student facilities and skill development initiatives.
The visit included a detailed review of the newly constructed offices, computer laboratories, classrooms, workshops, Computer-Based Test (CBT) room, staff quarters, skill training block, and cafeteria and hostel facilities.
The Chief Secretary reviewed the stat... | | Read More |
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| Finance Department Organises One-Day Training/Workshop for Finance Personne | | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-The Finance Department, UT of Ladakh, organised a one-day training/workshop for finance personnel today at the NIELIT Conference Hall, Leh, with participants joining through video conferencing from Kargil, Zanskar, Changthang, Sham, Nubra and Drass.
The programme was inaugurated by Sh. Ashish Kundra, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, who attended as the Chief Guest.
The training focused on key aspects of financial management, including GFR 2017, DFPR 2024, procurement procedures, LIFMS, leave rules, medical reimbursement, financial concurrence and procure... | | Read More |
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| KVK Nyoma Boosts Changthang’s Agricultural Growth Through Mushroom Training and Weather Advisories | | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-In a concerted effort to promote sustainable rural development, economic self-reliance and climate-resilient agriculture in the high-altitude Changthang region, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, University of Ladakh, successfully conducted a two-day training and awareness programme on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation and Agro-Advisory Services on August 21 and 22, 2026. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from 43 farmers and rural youth from the Changthang region.
The training was designed to introduce farmers and rural youth to alternative and hi... | | Read More |
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| CBC organizes awareness programme on VB-G RAM G Act in Leh | | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-A one-day Integrated and Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G) was organized at EJM College, Leh.
The programme was inaugurated by Sh Tufail Iqbal, District Panchayat Officer, Leh, who was also the Chief Guest. Sh Zahoor Hussain, Asst Professor from the Faculty of Social Sciences, EJM college attended the programme as the Guest of Honour.
The programme, which aimed to create awareness about the recently introduced AB-G RAM G Act, was organised by the Leh Field Off... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Inaugurates Training Programme for Finance Personnel on GFR, DFPR and Procurement Procedures | | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today inaugurated a one-day training programme for finance personnel of UT Ladakh on the General Financial Rules (GFR), Delegation of Financial Powers Rules (DFPR), procurement of goods, services and works, financial concurrence and procurement compliance, organised by the Finance Department.
Welcoming the participants, Finance Secretary, IA&AS, Tsewang Tharchin, highlighted the importance of continuous capacity building and handholding of finance personnel in dealing with financial and procedural mat... | | Read More |
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| Administrative Secretary, HUDD Inspects Development Projects in Leh | | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)- Administrative Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), UT Ladakh, Shri Arava Gopi Krishna, today inspected various ongoing developmental and infrastructure projects being executed by the department in Leh and reviewed their progress, quality and utilisation.
The Administrative Secretary first visited the under-construction Office Complex at Dambuchan, Agling, Leh, where he inspected the ongoing construction works and took stock of the progress made so far. He directed the concerned officers and executing agency to expedite the remaining ... | | Read More |
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| DC Drass Reviews Preparations for Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign | | |
Drass, August 08 (Scoop News)- The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho today chaired a meeting to deliberate upon preparations for the upcoming Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to be held in Drass from 9th to 17th August in sync with the nation-wide celebrations.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police Ishtyaq Kacho; Tehsildar (HQ) Abdul Aziz; Principals of Higher Secondary Schools of Drass and Bhimbat, ZEO Mohammad Ibrahim; Assistant Professor GDC-Drass, Dr. Sajjad Hussain and other concerned officials.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner discussed a detailed plan ... | | Read More |
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| DC Nubra Reviews Implementation of AgriStack Under Digital Agriculture Mission | | |
Nubra, August 08 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, IAS, convened a virtual meeting with the Chief Agriculture Officer, Leh and the SDAOs of the Agriculture Department to review the progress of AgriStack implementation under the Digital Agriculture Mission and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on farmer registration, creation of Farmer IDs and Land IDs, integration of digital land records, linkage with PM-KISAN and creation of farmer databases. The progress of the Digital Crop Survey and its effective implem... | | Read More |
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| DIET Leh Concludes Three-Day( 6TH AUGUST TO 8 AUGUST) Jolly Phonics English Training | | |
Leh, August 08 (Scoop News)-The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh, successfully concluded a three-day Jolly Phonics English Training Programme aimed at strengthening foundational English language teaching through a systematic and phonics-based approach.
The training was attended by foundational-level English teachers from the educational zones of Leh, Kharu and Nyoma, who actively participated in the various practical and interactive sessions.
The concluding ceremony was graced by Sh. Sonam Dorje Namgyal, Principal, DIET Leh, as the Chief Guest. The training w... | | Read More |
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