| CS chairs meeting on Higher Education | | Calls for Academic Strengthening and Employment-Oriented Courses | |
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting on higher education at the LAHDC Conference Hall, Leh, to assess the functioning of colleges and universities, address faculty vacancies, improve student enrolment and explore the introduction of specialised, skill-based and employment-oriented courses across Ladakh.
The meeting was attended by Secretary, Planning, Shri Himanshu Gupta; Secretary, School Education, Smt. Bhanu Prabha; Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha; Dean, College Development Council... | | Read More |
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| CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon Attends Wildlife Week Concluding Programme at Kargil | | |
Kargil,October 09 (KIP)-The Wildlife Week celebration on the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife” concluded today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav, IPS, was the Guest of Honour and ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohammad attended as the Special Guest. DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, IFS, officials of the Forest and Wildlife Department, school students and teachers also participated in the event.
The programme began with a welcome address by DFO/Wildlife Warden Anki... | | Read More |
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| CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon Attends Wildlife Week Concluding Programme at Kargil | | |
Kargil,October 09 (Scoop News)-The Wildlife Week celebration on the theme “Connecting Habitats, Thriving Wildlife” concluded today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
CEC LAHDC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav, IPS, was the Guest of Honour and ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohammad attended as the Special Guest. DFO/Wildlife Warden Ankit Sinha, IFS, officials of the Forest and Wildlife Department, school students and teachers also participated in the event.
The programme began with a welcome address by DFO/Wildlife Ward... | | Read More |
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| NHM Ladakh Virtually Participates in National Launch of JOSH Teams for TB Elimination. | | |
Leh,October 09 (Scoop News)-Ladakh, virtually attended the national launch of JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as part of the Government of India's efforts to strengthen community participation in TB elimination.
The programme was attended virtually from the NHM Office Leh, by Sh. Tushar Anand (IAS), Mission Director, NHM Ladakh, Dr. Tashi Thinlas, Director of Health Services, Ladakh, along with officials and staff of NHM Ladakh.
The initiative was launched by Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, in collaboration with ... | | Read More |
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| Disaster Management Training Programme Held at District Industries Centre, Leh | | |
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-Under the aegis of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Leh, in collaboration with the 13th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), a Disaster Management Training Programme was conducted today at the District Industries Centre (DIC), Leh.
The session commenced with a welcome address by Zorawar Singh, Project Manager, DIC, Leh, followed by an address by Inspector Puran Singh Negi of the 13th Battalion NDRF. Constable GD Piyush Kumar subsequently conducted a lecture-cum-training session covering essential disaster response techni... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Chairs 37th Empowered Committee meeting on recruitment rules | | |
Leh, October 09 (Scoop News)-The Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the 37th meeting of the Empowered Committee to deliberate on key administrative matters concerning Recruitment Rules (RRs) and staffing requirements of various departments of the UT Administration.
At the outset, Administrative Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Rudra P. T. Goud, presented a comprehensive overview of the agenda items for discussion.
The committee held detailed deliberations on draft proposals submitted by various departments, including matters related to pay l... | | Read More |
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| Deputy Commissioner Holds Meeting to Address Stray Dog Menace in Drass District | | |
Drass,October 09 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of Tourist Dak Bungalow, Drass, to discuss the growing menace of stray dogs across the district and to review measures being taken to ensure public safety, effective dog population management, vaccination and the establishment of necessary infrastructure.
The meeting was attended by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Drass; Chief Medical Officer, Drass; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Drass; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Drass; Station House Officer (SHO), Dras... | | Read More |
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| 13th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting of KVK Nyoma Held at Nyoma | | |
Nyoma, October 08 (Scoop News)-The 13th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, University of Ladakh, was held today at KVK Nyoma under the chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh. Prof. (Dr.) Mohd Mehdi, Coordinator & Controlling Authority of KVKs, University of Ladakh, attended the meeting as Guest of Honour.
The meeting was attended by senior officers and representatives from the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Forest and ICDS departments, scientists, SAC members, Nambardars a... | | Read More |
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| CEC Kargil Dr Jaffer Akhoon attend Stakeholders Meet-cum-Workshop on Medicinal Plants | | |
Kargil, October 08 (Scoop News)-A Stakeholders Meet-cum-Workshop on “Strengthening of Medicinal Plants Sector through Conservation, Sustainable Cultivation and Entrepreneurship Development” was organised in Kargil in collaboration with the School of Horticultural Science and Technology, University of Ladakh, Kargil Campus, with participation from scientists, farmers, students and officials.
The programme was attended by CEC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon as the chief guest, along with Dr Faizan Ahmad, Dean, School of Horticultural Science and Technology, University of Ladakh; Ali Raza,... | | Read More |
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| DC Kargil launches JOSH initiative to strengthen TB detection and eradication efforts | | |
Kargil, October 08 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar (IAS) on Wednesday attended the launch ceremony of JOSH (Joint Squad for Health), an initiative of the District TB Officer, Kargil, aimed at strengthening efforts towards making the district TB-free. The programme was held at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil, in the presence of ADC Ghulam Mohd; CMO Kargil, Dr. Fatima Banoo; CMO Drass, Dr. Asif Hussain; Medical Superintendent, Dr. Farzana Batool; District Tuberculosis Officer, Dr. Fatima Nissa; DySP Kargil, Shri Tundup Dorjey; Tehsildar Kargil; and all Blo... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary chairs meeting, Directs Effective Implementation of CAMPA Projects in Ladakh | | |
Leh, October 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to take stock of the implementation of projects under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) in Ladakh and directed the concerned departments to ensure timely execution, judicious utilisation of funds and need-based interventions at the ground level.
The meeting reviewed budget allocations, expenditure and progress of completed and ongoing works, along with procurement activities and works approved by the Finance Department. The Chief Se... | | Read More |
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| Two-Day Basic Rock Craft Training Successfully Concluded at KBS | | |
Drass, October 08 (Scoop News)- A two-day Basic Rock Craft Training for students of the Adventure Travel Guide – High Altitude course at Government Degree College Drass was successfully completed at Kargil Battle School (KBS) from 7th to 8th October 2026.
The training provided students with practical exposure to rock climbing, rope techniques, rappelling, safety procedures, use of climbing equipment and basic risk management, strengthening their skills for careers in adventure tourism and outdoor activities.
The college expressed its sincere gratitude to Col. Vikas Chauhan, KBS Army ... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary joins Launch of Changthang Visioning Report | | Charts Shared Future for Rangelands, Wildlife and Communities | |
Leh, , October 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, joined the launch of the Changthang Visioning Report, titled “Vision from the Highlands: Building a Shared Future for Rangelands, Wildlife and Communities,” at The Grand Dragon, Leh, today.
The event brought together representatives of the administration, LAHDC Leh, WWF-India, conservation and academic institutions, pastoral communities, youth and women’s groups, religious leaders and other stakeholders to deliberate on a shared and sustainable future for the Changthang landscape.
The launch was also grac... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary chairs 5th UTLCC, Focuses on Financial Literacy | | and Digital Fraud Prevention Measures | |
Leh,October 07(Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the 5th Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) Meeting at Hotel Zen, Leh, to review measures related to financial literacy, consumer awareness, digital payment security and prevention of financial frauds. The meeting was held under the aegis of Shri Prabhakar Jha, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Shri Prabhakar Jha gave an overview of the UTLCC framework and highlighted the need to strengthen financial literacy, public awar... | | Read More |
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| Two-Day Workshop on Mushroom Cultivation Concludes at GDC Zanskar | | |
Zanskar, October 07(Scoop News)-The Department of Botany, Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar, successfully organised a two-day workshop on “Empowering Women’s Livelihoods through Mushroom Cultivation in Zanskar” under the PM-USHA Scheme.
The workshop aimed to create awareness about mushroom cultivation and highlight its potential as a sustainable livelihood and income-generating opportunity, particularly for women in the Zanskar region.
The workshop was organised under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi, Principal, GDC Zanskar, and convened by Dr. Mohd Hussain, ... | | Read More |
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| Dyeing Technique Upgradation Course Concludes in Nubra under RAMP Programme | | |
Leh, October 07(Scoop News)-The Department of Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar, and Handicrafts & Handloom, Leh, successfully conducted and concluded a six-day Dyeing Technique Upgradation Course at Nubra from September 29 to October 4, 2026, under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India.
The training programme aimed to enhance the technical capacities of local artisans and strengthen the textile v... | | Read More |
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| Meeting with Political Party Representatives Held | | on Revision of Municipal Electoral Rolls in Leh | |
Leh,October 06 (Scoop News)- A meeting with representatives of various recognised political parties was convened today at the Municipality Office, Leh, in connection with the revision of the Municipal Electoral Rolls.
The meeting was chaired by Sh. Atul Singh Mankotia, JKAS, Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Leh. Both Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) were also present.
During the meeting, the representatives of the recognised political parties were apprised of the schedule for revision of the Municipal Electoral Rolls and the activities to be undertaken as per the... | | Read More |
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| DC Zanskar Reviews Departmental Works, Directs Officers | | to Ensure Dedicated Public Service | |
Zanskar, October 06(Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner, Zanskar, Shri. Omkar Rajendra Gundage, today chaired a meeting of district officers at the Dak Bungalow Conference Hall, Padum, to discuss the submission of proposals under untied grants and review overall departmental functioning.
During the meeting, Heads of various departments apprised the Deputy Commissioner of various departmental issues and requested necessary intervention for their timely resolution.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for effective coordination among departments for the timely implementation of deve... | | Read More |
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| Disaster Management and School Safety Training Programme held | | at Moravian Mission School and Ladakh Public School | |
Leh, October 06(Scoop News)-Under the aegis of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Leh, in collaboration with the 13th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Disaster Management and School Safety Training Programme continued today at Moravian Mission School and Ladakh Public School, Leh.
The training programme was conducted at Moravian Mission School in the morning, followed by a separate session at Ladakh Public School in the afternoon. Students and staff of both schools actively participated in the programme.
The sessions commenced with a welcom... | | Read More |
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| DC Zanskar Reviews Departmental Works | | Directs Officers to Ensure Dedicated Public Service | |
Zanskar, October 06(Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner, Zanskar, Shri. Omkar Rajendra Gundage, today chaired a meeting of district officers at the Dak Bungalow Conference Hall, Padum, to discuss the submission of proposals under untied grants and review overall departmental functioning.
During the meeting, Heads of various departments apprised the Deputy Commissioner of various departmental issues and requested necessary intervention for their timely resolution.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for effective coordination among departments for the timely implementation of devel... | | Read More |
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| Visit of Director Sheep Husbandry, UT Ladakh to Director Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir | | |
Leh,October 06(Scoop News)-The Director Sheep Husbandry, Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Iftikhar Hussain, paid a courtesy visit to the Director Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir, Dr. Bashrat Amin Khuthu.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding the Kashmir Merino crossbreeding programme being implemented in Kashmir, as well as the Merino crossbreeding programme being undertaken in Ladakh. The two sides discussed in detail the performance and success of Merino crossbred sheep in both Kashmir and Ladakh.
It was highlighted that Merino is a dual-purpose breed, known for its ... | | Read More |
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| Meeting on Draft Electoral Rolls for Municipal Committee Kargil Held | | |
Kargil, October 05 (Scoop News)-The The Assistant Electoral Registration Officer/ Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Kargil, Tahir Ahmad today chaired a meeting with representatives of various political parties regarding the draft publication and revision of Municipal Electoral Roll, 2026 for Municipal Committee Kargil under the relevant provision of the Municipal Election Rules, 2003.
During the meeting, the participants were informed that the draft Electoral Rolls have been prepared and published and are available for inspection at the office of the Electoral Registration Officer... | | Read More |
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| Director SHD UT Ladakh Visits Drass District to Review Development of Pashmina | | and Sheep Husbandry Sector in the District | |
Drass,October 05 (Scoop News)- Director Sheep Husbandry Department UT Ladakh Dr. Iftikhar Hussain today visited Drass to assess and review various ongoing and proposed initiatives aimed at strengthening the sheep husbandry, pashmina rearing and fodder development sectors in the region.
During the visit, the Director first inspected the proposed Fodder Development Land at Thasgam, identified by the local general public for fodder development for the department. He took stock of the potential of the site for fodder development and discussed the prospects of utilizing the land for strengt... | | Read More |
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| Special Gram Sabha Programme Held in Four Villages of Nubra | | |
Nubra, October 05 (Scoop News)-Special Gram Sabha programme were held today in Hunder, Tegar, Partapur and Tyakshi villages of Nubra under the People’s Plan Campaign, with an emphasis on strengthening grassroots level participation in the development planning process and identifying village specific development priorities.
During the programme, officers and officials of various line departments interacted with the residents and apprised them of the various GOI schemes and welfare programmes being implemented for the benefit of the public. The participants were informed about the eligib... | | Read More |
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