| Week-long Ladakh Astro Festival 2026 Begins in Leh | | |
Leh, May 20(Scoop News)-The week-long Ladakh Astro Festival 2026 commenced today at the Tourism Department Compound, Leh, with enthusiastic participation from students, astronomy enthusiasts, officials and guests from across the region.
The inaugural function was graced by Shri Mukesh Singh (IPS), Director General of Police, Union Territory of Ladakh, as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honour for the occasion was Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru.
Welcoming the gathering, Shri Tsering Palden (JKAS), Director Tourism, Ladakh,... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary holds Interactive Session with Entrepreneurs of Ladakh | | 
Leh, May 20(Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the second interactive session with entrepreneurs from various sectors across Ladakh to discuss challenges, opportunities, and practical pathways for strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Union Territory.
The interactive session was organized as a follow-up to the earlier introducto ... | | Read More |
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| Students from Ladakh Participate in National Level VVM Camp at IIT Gandhinagar | | |
Leh, May 19(Scoop News)-Eight students from the Union Territory of Ladakh, including seven from Leh district and one from Kargil district, participated in the two-day National Camp of Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) 2025-26 held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from May 15 to 18, 2026.
The students qualified for the national camp after successfully clearing the State Level VVM Examination. Representing Ladakh at the national platform, the students were accompanied by their State Coordinators from Leh and Kargil districts.
During the camp, the students a... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary chairs review meeting on Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation in Ladakh | | |
Leh, May 19(Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the current status of drug addiction, rehabilitation measures, awareness initiatives, and enforcement actions in the Union Territory.
The meeting focused on strengthening the de-addiction framework through coordinated efforts involving health institutions, police, education departments, social welfare agencies, and civil society organizations.
Ms. Padma Angmo, Consultant Psychiatrist, informed the meeting that opioid-related cases in Ladakh have shown a ... | | Read More |
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| Mission Director NHM Ladakh Inspects PHC Thiksay and PHC Chuchot | | Emphasizes Quality Healthcare Services | |
Leh, May 18(Scoop News)-Mission Director, National Health Mission Ladakh, Sh. Tushar Anand (IAS), conducted an inspection visit to PHC Thiksay and PHC Chuchot to review the healthcare facilities and services being provided to the public.
During the visit, the Mission Director inspected various sections of the health centres including the pharmacy, healthcare service delivery mechanisms, and the functioning and roles of the staff. He interacted with the healthcare personnel and reviewed the overall arrangements aimed at ensuring effective and efficient healthcare services for the people... | | Read More |
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| CEC Kargil Welcomes New Hajj Committee, Assures Land for Hajj House | | |
Kargil,May 18 (Scoop News)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today welcomed the newly appointed members of the Hajj Committee at the Council Secretariat, Kargil.
During the interaction, the Chief Executive Councillor expressed hope that the newly constituted Hajj Committee would work with dedication and enthusiasm under the leadership of Chairman Ghulam Abass Abidi. He also appreciated the contributions of former Chairman Mohd Ali Majaz, acknowledging his sincere efforts and valuable service towards the welfare of Hajj pilgrims.
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| Administrative Secretary Bhanu Prabha Inaugurates Lhachos Model School at Ney | | 
Leh, May 18 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, Ms. Bhanu Prabha today inaugurated the newly upgraded Lhachos Model School at Ney village in Leh district, marking a significant milestone in strengthening rural education infrastructure in Ladakh.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation from villagers, students, parents, and officials o ... | | Read More |
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| LG Ladakh’s Directions Spur Major Drive to Remove Unnecessary Poles | | |
Kargil, , May 16(Scoop News)- Acting on the directions of Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, issued during his recent visit regarding the beautification of Kargil Bazaar and its peripheral areas, the District Administration Kargil has launched a large-scale drive for the removal of unnecessary poles and overhead wires belonging to BSNL, Airtel and other telecom operators.
Under the supervision of Additional District Development Commissioner Kargil, Ghulam Mohd, (JKAS ), the administration today carried out another phase of the drive during which more than seven poles alon... | | Read More |
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| CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Meets Hon’ble Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee | | Raises Key Developmental Issues of Kargil | |
Kargil, May 16(Scoop News)-Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today warmly welcomed Hon’ble Dr. Radha Mohan Das Agarwal, Member of Rajya Sabha and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee, along with the distinguished members of the committee comprising Members of both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, on their visit to Kargil.
During the meeting, CEC Dr. Akhoon engaged in a comprehensive and detailed deliberation with Hon’ble Dr. Agarwal on a wide range of developmental, infr... | | Read More |
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| Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026 Successfully Began Across District Leh (15th–17th April 2026) | | |
Leh, May 15(Scoop News)-The Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026 has successfully begun from 15th April 2026 across the sampled schools of District Leh and will conclude on 17th April 2026. The assessment process is progressing in a smooth, peaceful, and well-coordinated manner, with no major technical issues reported so far.
The designated Field Investigators, along with the appointed District Level Observers, reached their respective sampled schools well in time, ensuring that the assessment commenced as per the prescribed schedule. Their coordinated efforts have ensured strict adh... | | Read More |
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| CEC Kargil Meets ICICI Bank Delegation to Strengthen Banking Services and Youth Engagement | | |
Kargil, May 15(Scoop News)-The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today held a meeting with a delegation from ICICI Bank to discuss measures for strengthening banking services in the district, with special emphasis on rural and remote areas.
The ICICI Bank delegation was led by Zuhaib Vaid, Regional Head-Institutional Banking, Jammu & Kashmir, along with Waseem Hassan, Sales Regional Head -Institutional Banking Sameer Qadiri, Branch Head, Kargil; and Tahira Banoo, Relationship Manager, ICICI Bank, Kargil Branch.
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| Holy Relics of Tathagata Buddha Return to Delhi After Historic 15-Day Exposition in Ladakh | | |
Leh,May 15(Scoop News)- Amid chants of prayers, fluttering khataks and folded hands raised in reverence, the Holy Relics of the Tathagata Buddha departed from Ladakh on Friday after a spiritually significant 15-day sacred exposition that drew thousands of devotees from across the Himalayan region.
From the Dharma Centre at Choglamsar to the Technical Airport in Leh, the farewell procession unfolded in an atmosphere of deep devotion and emotion. Hundreds of monks, nuns and lay devotees lined the roads carrying incense sticks and ceremonial khataks, many offering silent prayers as the sacr... | | Read More |
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| Conference on “Past, Present and Future of Buddhism in Ladakh” Held Under the Chairmanship of H.E. Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche | | |
Leh, May 15(Scoop News)-As part of the ongoing 15-day Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Gautama Buddha in Ladakh, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh in collaboration with the Ladakh Gonpa Association organised a conference on the theme “Past, Present and Future of Buddhism in Ladakh” at Dharma Centre, Leh. The conference was chaired by His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and attended by monks, scholars, officials, students and members of the public.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest, Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, A... | | Read More |
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| Commissioner/Secretary H&UD Ladakh Visits SWM Plant at Upper Kurbathang Kargil | | |
Kargil, May 15(Scoop News)-Commissioner/Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UD), Ladakh, Shurbir Singh, IAS accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, Executive Officer Municipal Committee Kargil, Ayaz Ahmed Bhat and other concerned staff, today visited the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Plant at Upper Kurbathang, Kargil, and took an overall review of the functioning of the facility.
During the visit, the Commissioner/Secretary inspected the Legacy Waste Processing Plant and the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant and reviewed the operational status of the u... | | Read More |
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| LAHDC Kargil Deploys New Ambulances to Boost Emergency Healthcare in Remote Areas | | |
Kargil, May 14 (Scoop News)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today formally handed over newly procured Ecco Ambulances at Qambar Ali Akhoon Memorial (QAAM) Hospital, Kargil for deployment in various health institutions and far-flung areas of the district.
The fully equipped Basic life support ambulances have been procured under the District Capex Budget 2025-26 with the objective of strengthening emergency healthcare services and ensuring timely transportation facilities for patients, particularly in remote and underserved regions of Ka... | | Read More |
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| Sacred Holy Buddha Relics Return to Leh, Inspiring Massive Gathering of Monks, Nuns, and Devotees | |  at Dharma centre
Leh, May 14 (Scoop News)-The sacred Holy Buddha Relics, after completing their revered visit to Zanskar, returned to Leh this morning and have been ceremonially placed at the Dharma Centre for public veneration and prayers. The relics will remain in Leh for two days before departing for Delhi on May 15, following a deeply spiritual journey that has drawn devotees, monks, nuns, and members of ... | | Read More |
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| A Grand Tapestry of Folk Traditions Marks Final Cultural Evening in Leh | | 
Leh, May 14 (Scoop News)-The concluding evening of the cultural celebrations organised in connection with the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha brought Leh Main Market alive with a rich showcase of folk traditions, music and dance, marking the culmination of days of spiritual devotion and cultural festivities in Ladakh.
Organised by the Administration of the Union Territory ... | | Read More |
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