| CS reviews Youth and Sports, Transport and Urban Development Sectors in Ladakh | | |
Leh, November 02 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a series of departmental review meetings to assess the functioning, ongoing projects, achievements and key challenges of the Departments of Youth Services and Sports, Transport, and Housing and Urban Development.
During the review of the Department of Youth Services and Sports, Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Gopi Krishnan, made a detailed presentation covering the departmental organisational structure, key performance indicators, completed and ongoing projects, student partici... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary chairs 16th UTLBC meeting | | calls for strengthening banking outreach and credit flow in Ladakh | |
Leh, November 02 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the 16th Union Territory Level Bankers Committee (UTLBC) meeting to review the performance of banks in Ladakh for the quarter ending June 2026. The meeting reviewed credit disbursement, deposit and credit growth, the Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio, and the implementation of various government-sponsored schemes.
As per the key performance indicators, banks achieved 26% of the Annual Credit Target under Priority Sector Advances, disbursing Rs. 373.00 crore during the first quarter of 2026–27.... | | Read More |
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| Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrates across UT Ladakh | | Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra administers Ekta Diwas Pledge at UT Secretariat | |
Leh, October 31 (Scoop News)-Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was observed across the Union Territory of Ladakh to commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India.
On the occasion, Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, administered the Ekta Diwas Pledge at the UT Secretariat, Leh. Administrative Secretaries and other officers and officials of the UT Secretariat participated in the pledge-taking ceremony and reaffirmed their commitment to the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
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| Chief Secretary inspects new Secretariat building, directs early completion of remaining works | | |
Leh, October 31 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today inspected the newly constructed Secretariat building in Leh to review the progress of ongoing construction and assess the status of the remaining works.
During the inspection, the Chief Secretary took stock of the overall progress of the project, reviewed the infrastructure and facilities being developed in the new Secretariat building, and assessed the status of pending works.
He directed the concerned departments and executing agencies to expedite the pace of work and ensure the early compl... | | Read More |
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| SHS&T Kargil Inaugurates Infrared Dehydration Technology for Drying Fruits and Vegetables | | |
Kargil, October 30 (Scoop News)-The School of Horticulture Science and Technology (SHS&T), Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, inaugurated an Infrared Dehydration Technology (IRHS™) system for drying fruits and vegetables at Purig Guest House, Kargil. The technology has been provided by Smart City Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. to facilitate research, demonstration and promotion of modern food-processing techniques in the region.
The programme was graced by Mr. Ghulam Mohd, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Prof. Faizan Ahmad, Dean, SHS&T, Kargi... | | Read More |
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| Ladakhi Brands thank UT Administration for opportunity to showcase local craftsmanship | | |
Leh, October 30 (Scoop News)-The founders of Changra Ladakh and Norling Looms and Arts today called on Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, at the UT Secretariat in Leh and expressed their gratitude to the UT Administration for facilitating their participation in Lakmé Fashion Week, New Delhi.
The event provided them with a platform to showcase Ladakh’s rich pashmina heritage, craftsmanship and contemporary designs before a wider national and international audience.
During the interaction, representatives of the two brands shared the outcomes of their participation, highlig... | | Read More |
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| Expenditure Observer/ Chief Controller Finance Reviews Expenditure | | Monitoring for Municipal Elections | |
Kargil, October 29 (Scoop News)-The Expenditure Observer/ Chief Controller Finance, Iftikhar Hussain, JKAS chaired a meeting to review expenditure monitoring arrangements for the upcoming Municipal Committee (MC) elections.
During the meeting, MC Nodal Officer Iftikhar Hussain, Expenditure Monitoring Committee, along with Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) and Returning Officers (ROs), attended the proceedings.
The meeting focused on election expenditure monitoring, adherence to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) guidelines, and ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the electo... | | Read More |
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| GDC Drass Organises Career Counselling Programme on Opportunities in the Development Sector | | |
Drass,October 29 (Scoop News)-The Career Counselling and Placement Cell of Government Degree College (GDC) Drass organised a career counselling programme to familiarise students with career opportunities in the development sector.
Mr. Chandrakant Jayshree Arunkumar from Azim Premji University was the resource person. In his presentation, he introduced students to career opportunities in non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community development, social research, public policy and social welfare. He explained the nature of work in these fields and highlighted the importance of practical... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary reviews PWD projects, directs time-bound action | | to address implementation delays | |
Leh, October 29 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting of the Public Works Department (PWD) to assess the financial and physical progress of ongoing infrastructure projects, identify implementation bottlenecks and strengthen coordination among executing agencies for the timely completion of works across the Union Territory.
During the meeting, Secretary, PWD, Baseer Ul Haq Chaudhary, presented a detailed overview of the schemes being implemented by the department, covering the State Sector, Central Road and Infrastructure Fu... | | Read More |
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| ADC Kargil Flags Off Mega Marathon Under Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 | | |
Kargil, October 29 (Scoop News)- Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Ghulam Mohd, JKAS, flagged off a Mega Marathon organised by the District Health Society Kargil under the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0, aimed at raising awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and promoting a healthy lifestyle among youth.
Students from Government Girls Higher Secondary School and Government Boys Higher Secondary School participated in the marathon and to spread awareness about tobacco-related health risks and encouraging their peers to adopt healthy habits.
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| Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra reviews infrastructure and skill development facilities at ITI Leh | | 
Leh, October 29 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today visited the Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Leh, to review the existing infrastructure, training facilities and ongoing developmental works at the institute.
He was accompanied by Administrative Secretary, Higher Education, Technical Education and Skill Development, Bhanu Prabha; Assistant Director, Technical ... | | Read More |
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