| Partition Horrors Remembrance Day Observed in District Changthang | | | 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... | | Read More |
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| DC Sham Unfurls National Flag at DC Office, Khaltsi on 80th Independence Day | | | 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 ... | | Read More |
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| 80th Independence Day Celebrated at Kharu | | |
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... | | Read More |
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| DC Leh Hoists National Flag at Council Secretariat, Leh | | | 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 | | |
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. ... | | Read More |
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| 80th Independence Day Celebrated at GHS Likir with Patriotic Fervour | | | 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... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary reviews NHIDCL Projects | | Directs Timely Completion and Operationalisation of Infrastructure Assets | | 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... | | Read More |
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| Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign held at Government Model School, Ibex Colony | | |
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;... | | Read More |
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| Full-Dress Rehearsal Held at the International Horse Polo Stadium | | | Drass, August 13 (Scoop News)- District Drass today witnessed a spirited Full-Dress Rehearsal at the International Horse Polo Stadium, Drass, ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, showcasing patriotic fervour, discipline and coordinated preparedness for the national event.
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS) took the salute and attended the programme along with of Tehsildar (Headquarter), Naib Tehsildar (Headquarter), Station House Officer, Zonal Education Officer and Zonal Physical Education Officer and others officials.
The parade was led by Moh... | | Read More |
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| DC Nubra Reviews Progress of Development Works under RDD | | |
Nubra, August 13 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Sh. Mukul Beniwal, IAS, chaired a review meeting to assess the overall progress of works being undertaken under various schemes of the Rural Development Department in Nubra.
During the meeting, the ACD, RDD Leh, Sh. Jigmet Raftan, JKAS, apprised the Deputy Commissioner of the status of works being executed under various schemes, including District CAPEX, SDP and VB-G RAM-G. The progress of ongoing works was reviewed in detail, with particular focus on physical achievements, expenditure status, pending bills and liabilities.
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| Full Dress Rehearsal for Independence Day Celebrations Held at Kargil | | | Kargil, August 13 (Scoop News)- A full-dress rehearsal for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations was held today at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Byamathang, Kargil.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Shabir Hussain, unfurled the National Flag in the presence of SP Kargil, Joint Director Finance, CPO Kargil, Tehsildar Kargil, and other officers and officials.
Male and female school contingents, NCC cadets and the Ladakh Police Band participated in the march past as part of the preparations for the 80th Independence Day celebrations.
Addressing the participants, the... | | Read More |
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| Lieutenant Governor to Inaugurate Ladakh Book Festival 2026 on 14 August | | | Leh, August 13 (Scoop News)-The second edition of the Ladakh Book Festival 2026 will be held from 14 to 22 August 2026 at the NDS Memorial Sports Complex, Leh. The festival aims to promote a culture of reading in Ladakh while connecting children, youth, readers, writers and literature enthusiasts with books, literary activities, creative programmes and cultural performances. The festival will be inaugurated on 14 August at 12:30 PM by Shri Vinay Kumar Saxena, Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The inauguration ceremony will be attended by Shri Ashish Kundra, IA... | | Read More |
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| Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign: Photo and Book Display and Painting Competition | | Organized at Government Degree College Zanskar | | Zanskar, August 13 (Scoop News)-As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, Department of Political Science, Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar organized a Photo and Book Display, and a Painting Competition to promote the spirit of patriotism, national unity, and respect for the Tiranga.
The programmes were held under the supervision of Principal Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi and coordinated by Dr. Akbar Ali, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science. Students participated enthusiastically in both activities, reflecting their appreciation for India’s national heritage, freedom strug... | | Read More |
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| Administrative Secretary PD&MD reviews Plan for Development of Wayside Amenities Across Ladakh | | |
Leh, August 12 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), UT Ladakh, Himanshu Gupta, chaired a meeting to review a comprehensive proposal for development of wayside amenities at strategic locations across the Union Territory, aimed at improving road-based travel facilities, strengthening tourism infrastructure and enhancing the overall visitor experience.
At the outset, the Administrative Secretary outlined the need for developing well-planned wayside amenities along major roads and highways, particularly in remote and high-footfall ... | | Read More |
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| Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026 Celebrated with Enthusiasm at CWSN School Kurbathang | | | Kargil, August 12 (Scoop News)-The Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Children with Special Needs (CWSN) School, Kurbathang, Kargil, with specially-abled students taking the lead in the celebrations.
The students, along with the teaching and non-teaching staff, participated enthusiastically in a Tiranga Rally that commenced from the school and proceeded along the Airport Road. Carrying the National Flag with pride, the students took part in the rally with joy, enthusiasm and patriotic spirit.
The celebration provided the students with an opportu... | | Read More |
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| GDC Zanskar Organizes Cycle Rally Under Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign | | GDC Zanskar Organizes Volleyball Match and Youth Awareness Programme | |
Zanskar, August 12 (Scoop News)-As part of the district administration’s Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, Government Degree College Zanskar organized a cycle rally on the college campus to promote patriotism and encourage respect for the National Flag. The rally was conducted under the supervisuon of Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi, Principal Government Degree College Zanskar.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Hussain Ali, Director Physical Education and Sports. The students participated enthusiastically in the rally. Holding the National Flag (Tiranga) in their hands, the students cycled through diffe... | | Read More |
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| International Youth Day Observed with Focus on Drug Abuse and Youth Well-being | | | Sankoo, August 12 (Scoop News)-Under the guidance of Dr. Saleem Ahmad, Nodal Officer, Sankoo Campus, Government Degree College Kargil, the Red Ribbon Club, Sankoo Campus organized a programme on the occasion of International Youth Day.
The programme focused on substance abuse, mental health, and youth well-being. Mr. Ashiq Hussain and Ms. Najma Anjum, Counsellors from the District De-Addiction Centre, Kargil, along with Ms. Kaneez Fatima, Counsellor from the Health Department, interacted with the students and shared valuable information regarding the growing problem of drug abuse in soci... | | Read More |
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| DC Nubra Convenes Meeting to Review Progress of 33 kV Diskit–Chulungka Power Line | | | Nubra, August 12 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Sh. Mukul Beniwal, IAS, chaired a review meeting in the DC Chamber to assess the progress of the 33 kV Diskit–Chulungka power line project and deliberate on matters requiring interdepartmental coordination for its timely completion.
During the meeting, a detailed review was conducted of the progress achieved, works pending at various stages, and factors affecting the pace of execution. The meeting also deliberated upon utility shifting,conducting joint surveys wherever required, mobilisation of manpower and provision of necessary... | | Read More |
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| Deputy Commissioner Changthang Reviews Preparations for Nomadic Festival, Korzok | | |
Nyoma, August 11 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Changthang, Shri Nitish Rajora, IAS, today visited Korzok Village to review the preparations for the upcoming Nomadic Festival. He inspected the festival venue and directed the concerned departments to ensure timely completion of all necessary arrangements for the smooth conduct of the event.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited Tsokar village. He reviewed the ongoing arrangements and instructed the concerned departments to complete all works well in advance while ensuring proper coordination and seamless execution of the visit.
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| Chief Secretary reviews progress on new terminal at Leh airport | | civil flight operations from Thoise (Nubra) Airport | | Leh, August 11 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra today chaired a meeting to review the progress of construction of the new terminal building at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, Leh, and the commencement of civil flight operations from Thoise Airport in Nubra.
The meeting reviewed the status of the new terminal building at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, including its remaining works, commissioning, augmentation of passenger and ground-handling capacity, winter operations, flight slots and preparedness for increased air connectivity.
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| Government Degree College Zanskar Organises Interactive Session on Student Entrepreneurship | | | Zanskar, , August 11 (Scoop News)-Government Degree College Zanskar organised an interactive session on entrepreneurship with the Alsisar Impact Team under the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi, Principal, Government Degree College Zanskar.
The programme aimed to foster entrepreneurial awareness among students and provide them with practical exposure to enterprise development, innovation, and self-employment opportunities.
The session featured founders of emerging brands from Ladakh, Sikkim, and Mumbai, including Nima Goos Goos, Ladakh Bites, Ladakh Basket, Siachen Naturals, Crafte... | | 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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