CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Calls on J&K Bank Chief General Manager
Discusses Banking Services and Improved Customer Service in Kargil
8/19/2026 7:01:49 PM

Kargil, August 19 (Scoop News)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today paid a courtesy call on Chief General Manager, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Sunit Kumar. Cluster Head of J&K Bank, Kargil, Ishfaq Sarwar Malik, was also present during the meeting.

During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon discussed various issues concerning J&K Bank’s banking services in Kargil, along with ongoing and proposed projects under the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Emphasizing the importance of these initiatives for the socio-economic developmen...
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‘The Battlefield Teaches Us Lessons of Leadership, Resilience and Service”
Lt Gen Satish Dua (Retd) at Ladakh Book Festival 2026
8/19/2026 7:00:02 PM
Leh, August 19 (Scoop News)-The fifth day of the Ladakh Book Festival 2026 at the NDS Memorial Sports Complex brought together children’s activities, military heritage, literature, youth engagement and cultural expression under the festival’s overarching theme, “Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom.”

The day commenced with engaging activities for children, including “Clown Town Express” with Muskan & Farman, which brought fun and energy to the festival, followed by “Na yi Deb, Let’s Make a Book,” an interactive workshop led by Tsering Lhanzes.

The morning programme also featured t...
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Chief Secretary reviews Amendments to Startup Policy Ladakh
8/19/2026 6:32:20 PM
Stresses Effective Implementation of Revised Support Framework
Leh, August 19 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a review meeting on the Startup eco system of Ladakh, focusing on financial incentives and the implementation framework aimed at strengthening the startup ecosystem and providing structured support to entrepreneurs across the Union Territory.

Officials from the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII ...
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Administrative Secretary PWD Reviews Progress of BRO Projects Across Ladakh
8/18/2026 8:58:57 PM


Leh, August 18 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, PWD/R&B, UT Ladakh, Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of road and infrastructure projects being executed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across Ladakh. The meeting focused on project-wise physical and financial progress, land acquisition, wildlife clearances, fund utilisation, pending liabilities and completion timelines.

Chief Engineer, Project Vijayak, presented an overview of the ongoing BRO projects and highlighted key issues related to tendering, wildlife clearances, land acqu...
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Executive Councillor Altaf Hussain Holds First Review Meeting with I&FC and PHE Departments
8/18/2026 8:57:53 PM


Kargil, August 18 (Scoop News)-Executive Councillor for Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) and Public Health Engineering (PHE), LAHDC Kargil, Altaf Hussain, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting following the allocation of portfolios, taking stock of ongoing schemes, pending works and key departmental issues across Kargil.

The Superintending Engineers of I&FC and PHE presented detailed updates on ongoing schemes, pending DPRs, liabilities, works already accorded and tendered, works under the tendering process, and proposed works requiring immediate attention. The meeting also rev...
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Administrative Secretary Reviews Law & Justice Works Executed by PWD
8/18/2026 8:56:23 PM


Leh, August 18 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, PWD/R&B, UT Ladakh, Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary, today chaired a meeting to review the progress of various works of the Law and Justice Department being executed by the Public Works Department (PWD), as well as other works of the Union Territory being implemented by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) on behalf of PWD across Ladakh.

The meeting reviewed the physical and financial progress of ongoing projects, completion timelines, pending components, execution-related issues and measures required to ensure timely completion and o...
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SIDCO signs additional ₹20 Crore Government Revolving Guarantee
8/17/2026 8:15:39 PM

Leh, August 17 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards strengthening financial inclusion and promoting self-employment among minority communities in Ladakh, the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO) signed an additional Government Revolving Guarantee of ₹20 crore with the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) at the UT Secretariat, Leh, today.

The agreement was signed by Administrative Secretary Himanshu Gupta, Managing Director, SIDCO Ladakh, in the presence of Smt. Abha Rani Singh, IRS, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NMDFC, along with senior ...
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DC Kargil Chairs Meeting to Review TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
8/17/2026 8:09:25 PM

Kargil, August 17 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today chaired the inaugural meeting of District TB Mukt Bharat Committee and to review the implementation and progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in the district at his office chamber.

The meeting was attended by the CMO Kargil, CMO Drass, DTO Kargil, CO NCC 2nd Battalion, District Programme Coordinator, WHO-TB Consultant, District Youth Services & Sports Officer, District Youth Officer (My Bharat), representative from Dept. of Labour, representative from Dept. of Education and other concerned off...
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CEC Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Launches Second Phase of Census 2027
Population Enumeration in Kargil
8/17/2026 8:08:21 PM

Kargil, August 17 (Scoop News)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today officially launched the second phase of Census 2027 – Population Enumeration (PE) at the Council Secretariat, LAHDC Kargil.

As part of the launch, Dr Akhoon became the first person to undertake Self Enumeration (SE) for the Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027, marking the commencement of the self-enumeration process in Kargil.

The Self Enumeration window will remain open from August 17 to August 31, 2026, through the designated Census portal, (https://se.sno...
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CEC Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Launches Second Phase of Census 2027 – Population Enumeration in Kargil
8/17/2026 8:04:28 PM
Kargil, August 17 (Scoop News)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today officially launched the second phase of Census 2027 – Population Enumeration (PE) at the Council Secretariat, LAHDC Kargil.

As part of the launch, Dr Akhoon became the first person to undertake Self Enumeration (SE) for the Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027, marking the commencement of the self-enumeration process in Kargil.

The Self Enumeration window will remain open from August 17 to August 31, 2026, through the designated Census portal, (https://se.snowbo...
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Cleanliness Drive Conducted at Cricket Ground, Khaltse under Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign.
8/17/2026 8:02:29 PM


Khaltse, August 17 (Scoop News)-As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, a cleanliness drive was successfully conducted at the Cricket Ground, Khaltse, under the supervision of BDO Khaltse, Dr. Zakir Hussain, with the active participation of officers and officials from all three blocks—Singaylalok, Skurbuchan and Khaltse.


Before commencement of the drive, a Swachhata/Cleanliness Pledge was administered by the BPM (RGSA), Singaylalok, during which all officers and officials present pledged to maintain cleanliness, promote sanitation, protect the environment and contribute towards kee...
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CEC Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Flags Off ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Bike Rally in Kargil
8/17/2026 7:59:29 PM

Kargil, August 17 (Scoop News)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today flagged off the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Bike Rally organised by District Police Kargil from TFC Biamathang, Baroo, Kargil.

The event was held in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav, senior Army and Police officers, besides civil participants and members of the public.

The bike rally, organised as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, commenced from TFC Biamathang, Baroo, and proceeded towards Ashuna village, carrying the mes...
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Chief Secretary reviews preparations for implementation of Reform Utsav in Ladakh
8/17/2026 7:56:28 PM

Leh, August 17 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review and discuss the proposed implementation of Reform Utsav in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

During the meeting, Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Shri Himanshu Gupta, made a detailed presentation on the phase-wise implementation of Reform Utsav. The presentation covered the proposed portal, governance framework, sensitisation at the UT level, the proposed UT-level function and various deliverables associated with the initiative.

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Partition Horrors Remembrance Day Observed in District Changthang
8/15/2026 7:25:25 PM

Nyoma, August 15 (Scoop News)-Partition Horrors Remembrance Day was observed in District Changthang at Deputy Commissioner Office to commemorate the victims and remember the immense suffering and displacement endured by millions during the Partition of India in 1947.
On the occasion, Officers along with officials of various department participated in the programme
On the Ocassion Speaker highlighted the importance of remembering the sacrifices and suffering of those affected by Partition while reaffirming the values of peace, unity, harmony and brotherhood. The observance also served a...
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DC Sham Unfurls National Flag at DC Office, Khaltsi on 80th Independence Day
8/15/2026 7:24:15 PM

Khaltsi, August 15 (KIP)- The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today unfurled the National Flag at the DC Office, Khaltsi, as part of the celebrations of the 80th Independence Day.

The National Flag was unfurled by the Deputy Commissioner in the presence of SDM, Khaltsi, Mohd Sharif; SHO, Khaltsi, Tsewang Norboo; Naib Tehsildar, Khaltsi, Attahullah, along with subordinate staff of the concerned offices.

On the occasion, a contingent of Ladakh Police, Khaltsi, presented the Guard of Honour to the Deputy Commissioner.

The programme commenced with the rendition of ...
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80th Independence Day Celebrated at Kharu
8/15/2026 7:22:36 PM



Kharu, August 15 (KIP)-The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm at Kharu. The National Flag was unfurled in the presence of officers and officials of the Sub-Division, representatives of LBA Kharu and Indian Army, BRO, local representatives, teachers, students and a large number of residents.

Addressing the gathering, the SDM Kharu, Mohd Shabir extended warm greetings on Independence Day and paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters who made supreme sacrifices for the country. He also expressed gratitude to the Armed Forces, Police and other sec...
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DC Leh Hoists National Flag at Council Secretariat, Leh
8/15/2026 7:21:49 PM
Leh, August 15 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Leh, Shri Romil Singh Donk, IAS, hoisted the National Flag at the Council Secretariat, Leh, on the occasion of 80th Independence Day.

The ceremony was held with due solemnity and patriotic fervour, marking the celebration of the nation’s independence and reaffirming the spirit of unity and national service.

ADDC Leh, Shri Rigzin Spalgon, JKAS, Chief Controller of Finance, LAHDC Leh, Dr. Zulfikar Ali, JKAS, district officers along with other officials and staff of the Council Secretariat, were present on the occasion.


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80th Independence Day Celebrated at Niabat Office Gya
8/15/2026 7:20:26 PM


Gya, August 15 (Scoop News)-The 80th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervor at the Niabat Office, Gya.
Shri Asghar Ali, Naib Tehsildar, Gya hoisted the National Flag followed by the singing of the National Anthem. The ceremony was marked by enthusiasm and spirit of unity.

The event was attended by officials of the Niabat Office Gya, and local residents.

The celebration concluded with a pledge to uphold the values of freedom, unity and integrity.
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80th Independence Day Celebrated at GHS Likir with Patriotic Fervour
8/15/2026 7:19:21 PM

Likir, August 15 (Scoop News)-The 80th Independence Day of India was celebrated with great patriotic fervour at Government Higher School , Likir.

Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Likir, Gurmat Namgyal, hoisted the National Flag in the presence of Sub-Inspector Rigzen Angchuk, followed by the National Anthem presented by Ex-Servicemen, students of Government Higher School Likir and Ladakh Institute, Alchi.

Addressing the gathering, SDM Likir highlighted the significance of Independence Day and paid tribute to the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters. He spoke about the hardships face...
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Chief Secretary reviews NHIDCL Projects
Directs Timely Completion and Operationalisation of Infrastructure Assets
8/14/2026 9:47:28 PM

Leh, August 14 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting of the UT-level committee for monitoring and review of NHIDCL projects in Ladakh. The meeting reviewed the progress of major infrastructure projects, including the Kargil–Zanskar Road (NH-301), Zojila Tunnel, Truck Terminal at Kargil, slaughterhouse at Leh and additional office building, besides various residential and public infrastructure projects.


At the outset, NHIDCL officials gave a detailed presentation on projects related to Urban Local Bodies, including the Shopping Complex, Truck Terminal...
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Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign held at Government Model School, Ibex Colony
8/14/2026 9:42:20 PM


Leh, August 14 (Scoop News)- As part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, the Home Department, UT Ladakh, organised a patriotic programme at Government Model School, Ibex Colony, Leh, today to promote the spirit of patriotism, national unity and respect for the National Flag among students and the wider community.

The programme was graced by Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra; Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, Bhanu Prabha; Special Secretary, Home Department, Tashi Dolma; Director, School Education Department, Tsering Paldan; Chief Education Officer;...
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DC Drass Reviews Preparations for Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
8/8/2026 8:55:19 PM

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 ...
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DC Nubra Reviews Implementation of AgriStack Under Digital Agriculture Mission
8/8/2026 8:52:53 PM


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...
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DIET Leh Concludes Three-Day( 6TH AUGUST TO 8 AUGUST) Jolly Phonics English Training
8/8/2026 8:45:40 PM


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...
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