| 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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| CEC Kargil Attends Grand Finale of Baltik Cricket League Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026-27 | | Pays Tribute to Kargil War Heroes | |
Kargil, June 22 (Scoop News)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the grand finale and prize distribution ceremony of the Baltik Cricket League Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026-27 held at the Baltik Cricket Stadium. The tournament was organized by the 21 Grenadiers Battalion under the aegis of the 192 Mountain Brigade with the objective of promoting sportsmanship, youth engagement, and national integration.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from local youth and cricket lovers from across the region. The week-long tournament, ... | | Read More |
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| International Day of Yoga Celebrated at AAM–PHC Sakti | | |
Leh,June 22 (Scoop News)-AAM–PHC Sakti observed and celebrated the International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2026 with great enthusiasm and active participation from all Health Care Workers (HCWs). The programme was organized as part of the nationwide Yoga Sangam initiative of the Ministry of Ayush.
Ms. Stanzin Angmo, HCW, served as the Yoga Instructor for the event and demonstrated the various yoga asanas and breathing exercises as per the Common Yoga Protocol. All HCWs of AAM–PHC Sakti actively participated in the session and practiced the yoga exercises under her guidance.
The program... | | Read More |
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| Training of Trainers Programme on Entrepreneurship Inaugurated at Leh | | |
Leh, June 22 (Scoop News)-A three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme on Entrepreneurship under the Enterprising Ladakh Project was inaugurated today at the LAHDC Conference Room, Leh. The programme, being conducted from June 22 to 24, aims to develop a pool of professionally trained Entrepreneurship Trainers in Ladakh who can guide and mentor aspiring entrepreneurs across the Union Territory.
The programme is being implemented by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, under the aegis of the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh.
The inaugura... | | Read More |
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| Delegation of Goba New Settlement Welfare Society Calls on Chief Secretary Ladakh | | 
Leh, June 22 (Scoop News)-A delegation of the Goba New Settlement Welfare Society, Leh, called on the Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, and expressed their gratitude for the support and guidance extended by him during the registration process of the society.
During the interaction, the members of the delegation appreciated the proactive approach and assistance provided by t ... | | Read More |
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| MOS for Consumer Affairs Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya arrived in Leh | | 
Leh, June 22 (Scoop News)-Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya arrived in Leh today on an official visit to participate in the Sindhu Darshan Festival.
Upon her arrival at Kushok Bakula Rinpochee Airport, the Hon’ble Minister was accorded a warm welcome by senior officers of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department a ... | | Read More |
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| Kargil Marks International Yoga Day 2026 with Mass Yoga Session at Biamathang | | |
Kargil, June 21 (Scoop News)- Along with the rest of the world, International Yoga Day 2026 was celebrated today at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Biamathang, Kargil, with a refreshing yoga session and awareness programme on the benefits and practice of yoga.
This year’s event was centred around the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” highlighting the importance of yoga in maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being across all age groups.
Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; SSP Kargil, Nitin Yadav; ADDC, Ghulam Mohd; Nominated LAHDC Kargil Councillor, Riyaz Ahmad; a... | | Read More |
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| Drass District Administration Celebrates International Yoga Day | | 
Drass, June 21 (Scoop News)-The District Administration of Drass celebrated the International Yoga Day at Helipad Khandiyal, Drass, today with immense enthusiasm.
The programme witnessed the participation of Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho; Superintendent of Police, Drass, Ishtyaq Kacho; LAHDC-Kargil Councillors Abdul Samad and Abdul Wahid, Block Development Officer, Shahid Sultan; ... | | Read More |
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| International Yoga Day Celebrated at District Court Complex Kargil | | 
Kargil, June 21 (Scoop News)-District Legal Services Authority, Kargil, under the aegis of Ladakh Legal Services Authority, celebrated “International Yoga Day” under this year’s global theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” in the premises of District Court Complex Kargil.
The event was held under the Chairmanship of Mr. Sheikh Gowher Hussain Chairman DLSA/PDSJ Kargil, in the presence of Mr. Tsew ... | | Read More |
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| PM-JAY SEHAT Scheme, thereby reducing the financial and emotional burden faced by thousands of affected families | | |
Kargil, June 20 (Scoop News)- On the directions of the UT Administration Order No. 47 of 2026 dated 19.06.2026 issued by the Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment, UT Ladakh, and with a view to enforcing the ban on identified Single-Use Plastic (SUP) items, a market inspection and awareness drive was conducted by the Municipal Committee Kargil.
During the drive, owners of vegetable shops, general stores, wholesalers, and other commercial establishments were sensitized about the adverse environmental impacts of Single-Use Plastic (SUP) and the provisions of the ban.
The Municip... | | Read More |
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| DC Zanskar Visits Penzila Top region and newly added Rangdum villlage | | |
Zanskar, June 20 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Zanskar, Omkar Rajendra Gundage, visited Rangdum and Abran villages to take stock of various public issues and developmental requirements. He was accompanied by the Tehsildar Mohd Hassan, Executive Engineers of R&B and PHE, the Livestock Development Officer (LDO), BDO Karsha, & Tehsildar Tia Suru and other concerned officials.
During the visit, the DC held interactions with local residents and listened to their concerns regarding drinking water supply, irrigation facilities, animal husbandry, healthcare, education, road connectivity, and ... | | Read More |
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