| Govt Model Degree College Zanskar organizes awareness programme on "Healthy Lifestyle | | and Balanced Dietry Habit" | |
Leh, June 10 (Scoop News)-The Healthy Lifestyle and Balanced Diet Committee Government Degree College Zanskar organized an awareness programme on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and balanced nutrition in the college conference hall today.
The programme was conducted under the guidance and supervision of the Worthy Principal, Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi, who has always encouraged initiatives aimed at promoting the health and well-being of students and staff. In his remarks, the Principal emphasized the importance of adopting healthy dietary practices and urged students to avoid excessive c... | | Read More |
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| Administrative Secretary, Tourism, UT Ladakh Chairs Consultative Meeting with Local Stakeholders | | on Petroglyph Park Proposal in Ladakh | |
Leh, June 09 (Scoop News)- Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, today chaired a high-level meeting with Nambardars/ Gobas of concerned villages, researchers, heritage experts, and members of the committee constituted for the identification and transfer of vulnerable petroglyph-bearing boulders. The meeting was held in connection with the proposed establishment of a Petroglyph Park at Sindhu Ghat, Leh.
The deliberations focused on exploring the scientific relocation of endangered petroglyph-bearing rocks from various loc... | | Read More |
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| Administrative Secretary, RDD reviews Progress and Pending Queries under Vibrant Villages Programme | | |
Leh, June 09 (Scoop News)- Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD), UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of projects, fund utilization, pending queries, and implementation progress under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) across Ladakh.
The meeting focused on addressing issues raised by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), ensuring timely submission of replies, and expediting project execution under Vibrant Villages Programme-I and II.
During the meeting, Director, Rural Development Department, provided an overview of t... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Chairs Meeting in Drass | | Public Representatives Raise Key Development and Administrative Demands | |
Drass, June 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra chaired a meeting with public representatives, heads of political and religious institutions, and other leaders of Drass district today at the Conference Hall of the Tourist Dak Bungalow, Drass.
Present on the occasion were Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho; SDM Drass, Vishal Atri; Director Health; Superintending Engineers of R&B and PDD; Councillors Abdul Wahid and Abdul Samad; District Officers, Departmental Heads, heads of various religious and political institutions; and other public representatives.
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| Kisan Goshti, demonstration programmes organised at Durbuk and Tharuk under Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026 | | | Leh, June 08 (Scoop News)-Under the ongoing Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nyoma, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, UT Ladakh, organised a Kisan Goshti and field demonstration programme at Durbuk in the forenoon and an awareness-cum-demonstration programme at Tharuk village in the afternoon on June 08.
The programme at Durbuk witnessed the participation of 63 farmers, including the village Nambardar and progressive farmers. The event began with a welcome address by In-charge Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO), Durbuk, Ms. Chemet Lamo, who welcomed ... | | Read More |
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| Changthang Expedition Featuring BMW Motorrad Riders Flagged Off from Shanti Stupa, Leh | | 
Leh, June 08 (Scoop News)-The Changthang Expedition, featuring BMW Motorrad riders, was officially flagged off from the iconic Shanti Stupa, Leh, by Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, Administrative Secretary, Tourism, UT Ladakh. The expedition includes 19 accomplished riders from Maharashtra, recognized for their expertise in long-distance and high-altitude motorcycling, who have embarked on an extraordin ... | | Read More |
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| 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.
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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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