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| Chief Secretary reviews Power Sector in Ladakh | | Stresses Reliable Supply and Timely Completion of Projects | |
Leh, October 28 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a review meeting of the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) to assess the progress of power generation, transmission and distribution projects, renewable energy initiatives, and measures to ensure reliable electricity supply across the Union Territory. He emphasised the need for coordinated planning, stronger project monitoring and timely execution, particularly in view of Ladakh’s seasonal variations in power demand and generation.
The meeting reviewed the status of ongoing and propo... | | Read More |
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| DC Sham Chairs Meeting on Panchayat Elections and Nomination Process | | |
Khaltse, October 28 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner/District Panchayat Election Officer (DPEO), Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), chaired a meeting at the DC Conference Hall, Khaltse, to discuss upcoming Panchayat elections and the nomination process.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner discussed various aspects of the election process, with particular emphasis on ensuring a smooth, transparent and orderly nomination process.
The meeting also focused on the designation and location of the offices of Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs), where candi... | | Read More |
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| Bringing World-Class Higher Education to the Nation’s Frontier | | IIM Jammu Opens Leh Campus, Launches BBA (Hons.) Programme | |
Leh, October 27 (Scoop News)-The Department of Higher Education, Union Territory of Ladakh, has marked a significant milestone in expanding access to quality higher education with the commencement of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Honours) programme at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu’s Leh Campus. The programme commenced with an orientation ceremony for the inaugural batch on October 27, 2027, opening new avenues for the youth of Ladakh to pursue professional management education closer to home.
The initiative reflects the continued focus of the UT Administra... | | Read More |
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| DC Kargil Reviews Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0, Stresses Awareness and Enforcement | | |
Kargil, October 27 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar, IAS, on Tuesday chaired a review meeting of the District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) on Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 at his office chamber.
The meeting reviewed the district action plan and implementation of campaign priorities. The Chief Medical Officer, Kargil; District Nodal Officer, National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP); Principal, Boys Higher Secondary School; and representatives of the Police, Agriculture and Labour departments, besides other officers and officials, attended the meeting.
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| Govt ITI Kargil Organises Awareness Programme on PMEGP and Self-Employment Opportunities | | |
Kargil, October 27 (Scoop News)-Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Kargil organised a one-day Awareness Programme focusing on the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and self-employment opportunities. The event was conducted in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Training and Rural Development Initiatives Institute (ETRDI) and the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Asgar Hydari (Faculty, Horticulture), who thanked the resource persons and encour... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary chaired a meeting with representatives of different religious organisations | |  including LBA to discuss the demands raised by Women religious organisations
Leh, October 27 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, today chaired a meeting with women representatives of various religious organisations including LBA to discuss issues relating to excise policy. The meeting was also attended by Shri Romil Singh Donk, IAS, Excise Commissioner, UT Ladakh, Representative of All Ladakh Gompa Association, President, L ... | | Read More |
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| DC Nubra Convenes Meeting on Panchayat Elections 2026 in Nubra District | | |
Nubra,October 26 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner, Nubra, Sh. Mukul Beniwal, IAS, chaired a meeting with representatives of political parties and public representatives of Nubra District to discuss the matters relating to forthcoming Panchayat Elections 2026.
During the meeting, the DC briefed the participants on the various stages of the election process and the proposed timeline for the conduct of elections. He emphasised effective communication and timely exchange of information to ensure transparency in the process.
The DC stressed the importance of cooperation from all politic... | | Read More |
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| IT Department Organises Day-Long Workshop on UX4G to Enhance Digital Governance | | and Citizen Experience in Ladakh | |
Kargil, October 26 (Scoop News)- The Information Technology Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, organised a one-day Awareness and Sensitisation Workshop on User Experience and Design System (UX4G) at the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.
The workshop, themed “Digital Transformation through User Experience,” focused on promoting user-centric design in digital governance and strengthening participants’ skills in developing and managing government websites and online portals.
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| GDC Kargil Organises Awareness Programme on PMEGP and Self-Employment Opportunities | | |
Kargil, October 26 (Scoop News)-Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil organised an Awareness Generation Programme on the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and self-employment opportunities in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Training and Rural Development Initiatives Institute (ETRDI) and the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, GDC Kargil, who expressed gratitude to the resource persons for selecting the college as the venue.... | | Read More |
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| DIET conducts SMC capacity building training in Khaltsi Zone | | |
Leh, October 26 (Scoop News)-The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh, commenced a School Management Committee (SMC) Capacity Building Training programme for Heads of Institutions (HOIs) and SMC members of middle and primary schools in Khaltsi zone today.
The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of SMC members and enhance their understanding of their roles and responsibilities in school development. The DIET resource persons provided orientation on various aspects of SMC functioning, including norms, tenure, election procedures, financial management, monitoring... | | Read More |
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| Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 Observed in District Sham | | |
Khaltsi, October 26 (Scoop News)- Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 was observed in District Sham at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Sham, under the theme “Probity of Prosperity.” The week-long observance is being held across the country from October 26 to November 1, 2026, to promote integrity, transparency, accountability and a corruption-free society.
The programme commenced with Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), administering the Integrity Pledge, which was collectively taken by the officers and officials of District Sham.
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| DC Sham Chairs Meeting on Roles and Responsibilities of ROs and AROs | | for Panchayat Election 2026 | |
Khaltsi, October 24 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a virtual meeting with Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) to provide detailed instructions regarding their roles, responsibilities and duties for the smooth, fair, free and transparent conduct of Panchayat Election 2026.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner issued detailed instructions on the general responsibilities of ROs and AROs, covering various stages of the election process, including the pre-nomination phase, nomination phase, pre-poll phase... | | Read More |
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| Day Two of Ladakh Pashmina Conclave Focuses on Sustainable Production | | Scientific Certification and Global Branding | |
Leh, October 24 (Scoop News)-The second day of the Ladakh Pashmina Conclave 2026 continued at Ladakh Sarai Resort, Ayu, Saboo, with experts, scientists, researchers, industry representatives and local entrepreneurs deliberating on strengthening the Pashmina value chain through sustainable production, scientific authentication, modern processing and global branding.
The technical sessions focused on improving Pashmina fibre yield while preserving its quality, restoring high-altitude grasslands, exploring the potential of yak and sheep wool, strengthening certification systems and expandin... | | Read More |
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| DLJ successfully organised CAT Jammu Bench Circuit Sitting at Leh | | More Than 30 Cases Heard at ADR Centre, Melongthang,Leh | |
Leh, October 24 (Scoop News)-In continuation of the established practice of taking the justice delivery system closer to the people of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Jammu Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) today held its Circuit Sitting at the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre, Melongthang, Leh.
The Circuit Bench was presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Sanjeev Gupta Member (Judicial), and Hon’ble Mrs.Pragya Sahay Saksena Member (Administrative).
The sitting was exclusively devoted to cases pertaining to applicants and petitioners from the Union Territory of L... | | Read More |
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| DC Kargil Convenes Meeting with Nodal Officers to Review Panchayat Election Preparedness | | |
Kargil, October 23 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner/District Panchayat Election Officer, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, convened a meeting with all Nodal Officers in his office chamber today to review preparedness and ensure necessary arrangements for the smooth and efficient conduct of the forthcoming Panchayat Elections.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil; Joint Director, Finance; Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports; Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Kargil; Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD); Headquarters Officer to the Deput... | | Read More |
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| GDC Drass celebrates International Snow Leopard Day 2026 | | unveils human–wildlife interaction atlas initiative | |
Drass, October 23 (Scoop News)-The Department of Zoology, Government Degree College (GDC) Drass, celebrated International Snow Leopard Day 2026 with a series of educational and conservation-oriented activities aimed at promoting snow leopard conservation, human–wildlife coexistence and student participation in citizen science.
The programme featured a keynote address by Dr. Koustubh Sharma, Director of Global Partnerships, International Snow Leopard Trust, and International Coordinator of the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection (GSLEP) Programme. In his video presentation, Dr.... | | Read More |
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| CEO Ladakh announces municipal committee elections for Leh and Kargil | | olling scheduled for November 21 | |
Leh, October 23 (Scoop News)-Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Ladakh, Rahul Sharma, today announced the schedule for the upcoming general elections to the Municipal Committees of Leh and Kargil during a press conference, urging eligible voters to actively participate in the democratic process and exercise their electoral rights.
He informed that the electoral roll revision process was undertaken for the 21 wards of Municipal Committee Leh and 17 wards of Municipal Committee Kargil. The draft electoral rolls were published on October 05, 2026, with October 1, 2026, as the qualifying date.... | | Read More |
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| SSP Pawan Kumar Receives Grand Welcome in Sankoo Following District Status | | |
Sankoo, October 23 (Scoop News)-Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pawan Kumar received a grand welcome in Sankoo after resuming charge as the first SSP of the newly established Sankoo district, following the grant of district status to the region.
The reception was attended by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Sankoo, government officials, representatives of political parties, religious organisations, social organisations, and members of the local community, who extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed SSP.
The occasion marked an important milestone for Sankoo following its ... | | Read More |
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| IT Department organises workshop on UX4G to enhance digital governance | | and citizen experience in Ladakh | |
Leh, October 23 (Scoop News)-The Information Technology Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, organised a one-day Awareness and Sensitisation Workshop on User Experience and Design System (UX4G) at the LAHDC, Conference Hall, Leh.
The workshop, themed “Digital Transformation through User Experience,” aims to sensitise the participants about the importance of user-centric design in digital governance and public service delivery, while strengthening their technical capacities in t... | | Read More |
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