CEC Kargil Attends Concluding Ceremony of Environmental Week 2026
Calls for Collective Responsibility Towards Environmental Sustainability
6/12/2026 10:35:30 PM


Kargil, June 12 (Scoop News)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the concluding ceremony of Environmental Week 2026, marked by a grand awareness march and prize distribution ceremony organized by the Municipal Committee Kargil.

Environmental Week was observed from June 6 to June 12, 2026, with a series of activities aimed at promoting environmental awareness, cleanliness, and sustainable waste management practices across the district.

The programme commenced with introductory remarks by Executive Officer, Municipal Committee ...
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Industries & Commerce Department organises Training-cum-Workshop
On Single Window Portal to Strengthen Ease of Doing Business in Ladakh
6/12/2026 10:33:06 PM

Leh,June 12 (Scoop News)- In a significant step towards enhancing the ease of doing business and promoting efficient service delivery, the Department of Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh, today organised a Training-cum-Workshop on the Single Window Portal (Ease of Doing Business), which was officially launched on May 25, 2026.

The portal currently hosts 24 live services across various government departments and serves as a unified digital platform for facilitating business approvals, clearances, and investor services.

The workshop was conducted with the objective of familiarising offic...
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Industries & Commerce Department organises Training-cum-Workshop on Single Window Portal
to Strengthen Ease of Doing Business in Ladakh
6/12/2026 9:07:23 PM

Leh, June 12 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards enhancing the ease of doing business and promoting efficient service delivery, the Department of Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh, today organised a Training-cum-Workshop on the Single Window Portal (Ease of Doing Business), which was officially launched on May 25, 2026.

The portal currently hosts 24 live services across various government departments and serves as a unified digital platform for facilitating business approvals, clearances, and investor services.

The workshop was conducted with the objective of familiarising offic...
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KVK Kargil Conducts 12th Consecutive Day of “Khat Bachao Abhiyan”
6/12/2026 9:05:30 PM

Kargil, June 12 (Scoop News)- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil, under the aegis of the University of Ladakh, successfully completed the 12th consecutive day of the “Khat Bachao Abhiyan” today, marking the completion of the campaign’s second week since its launch on June 1, 2026.

The objective of the Abhiyan is to promote soil health management, balanced fertilizer use, natural farming, and sustainable agricultural practices among farmers.

The campaign aligns with a nationwide initiative aimed at conserving soil fertility and encouraging environmentally friendly farming practices. It ...
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DC Kargil Reviews Vibrant Villages Programme
Sets Deadlines for DPRs and Scheme Saturation
6/12/2026 9:26:06 AM


Kargil, June 11 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today chaired a detailed review meeting regarding the implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme. The meeting focused on project planning, scheme saturation, and infrastructure development aimed at creating model villages with improved basic amenities and sustainable community infrastructure.

During the meeting, it was stressed that all proposed projects must be need-based, valid, and free from redundancy, with a clear focus on strengthening basic necessities and improving the overall living c...
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DC Kargil Chairs Preparatory Meeting for Upcoming Moharram 1448 AH
6/12/2026 9:24:53 AM

Kargil, June 11 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), today chaired a preparatory meeting regarding arrangements for the upcoming Muharram 1448 AH observances in the district.

The meeting was attended by the ADDC Ghulam Mohd; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Shabbir Hussain; Tehsildar Kargil, Ayaz Ahmad Bhat; SP Drass, Ishtiyaq Kacho; Traffic Officials, Kargil Police officials, and representatives from ISK and IKMT.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for strict enforcement of magistracy and adherence to fixed schedules by ...
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CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Inspects Key Development Projects in Hundurman
6/11/2026 8:29:46 AM


Kargil, June 10 (Scoop News)-The Hon'ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Hundurman to inspect the progress of crucial infrastructure projects.

He was accompanied by the Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer PHE, the Assistant Executive Engineer, and other officials, as well as local villagers.

Dr Akhoon inspected the Solar Hundurman Lift Water Supply Project. During the inspection, he was told that the project, valued at 18.60 crore, is being executed along the Hundurman Brok. He e...
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ADDC Kargil Reviews NRLM Activities, Stresses Promotion of Local Wool
l and Strengthening of Rural Livelihoods
6/11/2026 8:20:12 AM


Kargil, June 10 (Scoop News)-A review and planning meeting under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was held today under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kargil, Ghulam Mohad JKAS, at his office chamber.

The meeting was attended by District Programme Managers (DPMs) and Block Programme Managers (BPMs) of NRLM.

The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing NRLM activities and discussed future plans for strengthening livelihood opportunities in rural areas. Various issues and challenges faced during implementation at the grassroots le...
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Govt Model Degree College Zanskar organizes awareness programme on "Healthy Lifestyle
and Balanced Dietry Habit"
6/11/2026 7:38:21 AM

Leh, June 10 (Scoop News)-The Healthy Lifestyle and Balanced Diet Committee Government Degree College Zanskar organized an awareness programme on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and balanced nutrition in the college conference hall today.

The programme was conducted under the guidance and supervision of the Worthy Principal, Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi, who has always encouraged initiatives aimed at promoting the health and well-being of students and staff. In his remarks, the Principal emphasized the importance of adopting healthy dietary practices and urged students to avoid excessive c...
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Administrative Secretary, Tourism, UT Ladakh Chairs Consultative Meeting with Local Stakeholders
on Petroglyph Park Proposal in Ladakh
6/9/2026 9:26:27 PM

Leh, June 09 (Scoop News)- Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, today chaired a high-level meeting with Nambardars/ Gobas of concerned villages, researchers, heritage experts, and members of the committee constituted for the identification and transfer of vulnerable petroglyph-bearing boulders. The meeting was held in connection with the proposed establishment of a Petroglyph Park at Sindhu Ghat, Leh.

The deliberations focused on exploring the scientific relocation of endangered petroglyph-bearing rocks from various loc...
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Administrative Secretary, RDD reviews Progress and Pending Queries under Vibrant Villages Programme
6/9/2026 9:24:00 PM

Leh, June 09 (Scoop News)- Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD), UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of projects, fund utilization, pending queries, and implementation progress under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) across Ladakh.

The meeting focused on addressing issues raised by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), ensuring timely submission of replies, and expediting project execution under Vibrant Villages Programme-I and II.

During the meeting, Director, Rural Development Department, provided an overview of t...
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Chief Secretary Chairs Meeting in Drass
Public Representatives Raise Key Development and Administrative Demands
6/8/2026 10:48:51 PM

Drass, June 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra chaired a meeting with public representatives, heads of political and religious institutions, and other leaders of Drass district today at the Conference Hall of the Tourist Dak Bungalow, Drass.

Present on the occasion were Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho; SDM Drass, Vishal Atri; Director Health; Superintending Engineers of R&B and PDD; Councillors Abdul Wahid and Abdul Samad; District Officers, Departmental Heads, heads of various religious and political institutions; and other public representatives.

Council...
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Kisan Goshti, demonstration programmes organised at Durbuk and Tharuk under Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026
6/8/2026 10:43:14 PM
Leh, June 08 (Scoop News)-Under the ongoing Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nyoma, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, UT Ladakh, organised a Kisan Goshti and field demonstration programme at Durbuk in the forenoon and an awareness-cum-demonstration programme at Tharuk village in the afternoon on June 08.

The programme at Durbuk witnessed the participation of 63 farmers, including the village Nambardar and progressive farmers. The event began with a welcome address by In-charge Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO), Durbuk, Ms. Chemet Lamo, who welcomed ...
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Changthang Expedition Featuring BMW Motorrad Riders Flagged Off from Shanti Stupa, Leh
6/8/2026 10:28:46 PM

Leh, June 08 (Scoop News)-The Changthang Expedition, featuring BMW Motorrad riders, was officially flagged off from the iconic Shanti Stupa, Leh, by Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, Administrative Secretary, Tourism, UT Ladakh. The expedition includes 19 accomplished riders from Maharashtra, recognized for their expertise in long-distance and high-altitude motorcycling, who have embarked on an extraordin ...
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