| DC Drass Reviews Status of Drinking Water Tap Connections Under JJM | | Directs Officials to Ensure Water Supply to Every Village | |
Drass, August 25 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), took a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the status of drinking water tap connections and the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across Drass District.
The meeting was attended by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vishal Atri; Executive Engineer, PHE (Jal Shakti) Division; Tehsildar (HQ) to Deputy Commissioner; concerned Junior Engineers of Drass and Bhimbat Blocks, besides other concerned officials.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of various water supp... | | Read More |
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| UIDAI Organises Mega Training Programme for Aadhaar Operators and Supervisors in Kargil | | |
Kargil, August 25 (Scoop News)-UIDAI organized a Mega Training Programme for Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Operators and Supervisors from Kargil, Drass and Zanskar districts of the UT of Ladakh on 25th August 2026 at Kargil. The programme was inaugurated by Sh. Jagdish Kumar, Director, UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh.
The training witnessed the participation of around 55 Aadhaar operators and supervisors from various departments across UT Ladakh, including the Department of Information Technology, Education Department, ICDS, BSNL, CSCs, J&K Bank, Army Postal Service and India Post.
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| Dr. Shamim Ahmad Assumes Charge as First Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent | | |
Dr. Shamim Ahmad Assumes Charge as First Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent, Sham District.
Khaltse, August 25 (Scoop News)-Dr. Shamim Ahmad today formally assumed charge as the First Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent of Sham District, marking a significant milestone for the newly created district.
On his arrival at Nurla, he was accorded a warm reception by BMO Khalltse Dr. Javed Ahmad and the medical staff.
At Balu Khar, Dr. Shamim Ahmad received a traditional and enthusiastic welcome from the Nambardar, Khaltse; District President, INC Sham District; Preside... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Inpects Polytechnic College Leh Facilities | | Calls for Industry-Linked and Future-Ready Technical Education | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, today inspected the newly constructed and existing facilities of Government Polytechnic College (Choglamsar) and reviewed the institution’s infrastructure, academic programmes, laboratories, workshops, student facilities and skill development initiatives.
The visit included a detailed review of the newly constructed offices, computer laboratories, classrooms, workshops, Computer-Based Test (CBT) room, staff quarters, skill training block, and cafeteria and hostel facilities.
The Chief Secretary reviewed the stat... | | Read More |
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| Finance Department Organises One-Day Training/Workshop for Finance Personne | | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-The Finance Department, UT of Ladakh, organised a one-day training/workshop for finance personnel today at the NIELIT Conference Hall, Leh, with participants joining through video conferencing from Kargil, Zanskar, Changthang, Sham, Nubra and Drass.
The programme was inaugurated by Sh. Ashish Kundra, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, who attended as the Chief Guest.
The training focused on key aspects of financial management, including GFR 2017, DFPR 2024, procurement procedures, LIFMS, leave rules, medical reimbursement, financial concurrence and procure... | | Read More |
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| KVK Nyoma Boosts Changthang’s Agricultural Growth Through Mushroom Training and Weather Advisories | | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-In a concerted effort to promote sustainable rural development, economic self-reliance and climate-resilient agriculture in the high-altitude Changthang region, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, University of Ladakh, successfully conducted a two-day training and awareness programme on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation and Agro-Advisory Services on August 21 and 22, 2026. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from 43 farmers and rural youth from the Changthang region.
The training was designed to introduce farmers and rural youth to alternative and hi... | | Read More |
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| CBC organizes awareness programme on VB-G RAM G Act in Leh | | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-A one-day Integrated and Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G) was organized at EJM College, Leh.
The programme was inaugurated by Sh Tufail Iqbal, District Panchayat Officer, Leh, who was also the Chief Guest. Sh Zahoor Hussain, Asst Professor from the Faculty of Social Sciences, EJM college attended the programme as the Guest of Honour.
The programme, which aimed to create awareness about the recently introduced AB-G RAM G Act, was organised by the Leh Field Off... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Inaugurates Training Programme for Finance Personnel on GFR, DFPR and Procurement Procedures | | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today inaugurated a one-day training programme for finance personnel of UT Ladakh on the General Financial Rules (GFR), Delegation of Financial Powers Rules (DFPR), procurement of goods, services and works, financial concurrence and procurement compliance, organised by the Finance Department.
Welcoming the participants, Finance Secretary, IA&AS, Tsewang Tharchin, highlighted the importance of continuous capacity building and handholding of finance personnel in dealing with financial and procedural mat... | | Read More |
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| Administrative Secretary, HUDD Inspects Development Projects in Leh | | |
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)- Administrative Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), UT Ladakh, Shri Arava Gopi Krishna, today inspected various ongoing developmental and infrastructure projects being executed by the department in Leh and reviewed their progress, quality and utilisation.
The Administrative Secretary first visited the under-construction Office Complex at Dambuchan, Agling, Leh, where he inspected the ongoing construction works and took stock of the progress made so far. He directed the concerned officers and executing agency to expedite the remaining ... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary reviews Higher Education Sector and Follow-up to Ladakh Education Conclave | | |
Leh, August 22 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the higher education scenario in Ladakh and assess the follow-up to key recommendations emerging from the Ladakh Education Conclave 2024, with discussions focusing on enrolment, academic programmes, student aspirations, admissions, employability and strengthening the quality of higher education institutions.
At the outset, Secretary, School Education Department, Bhanu Prabha, presented an overview of the current higher education landscape, covering student enrolment, courses... | | Read More |
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| CAT Jammu Bench Holds Circuit Sitting at Leh; More Than 32 Cases Heard at ADR Centre | | |
Leh, August 22 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards facilitating access to justice for the people of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Jammu Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) today held a Circuit Sitting at the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre, Melongthang, Leh.
The Circuit Bench was presided over by Hon’ble Mr. Ram Mohan Johri, Member (Judicial), and Hon’ble Mr. Diwakar Singh, Member (Administrative). The sitting was exclusively devoted to cases pertaining to applicants and petitioners from Ladakh, providing them an opportunity to pursue their grie... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Takes Stock of Dairy, Local Product Processing, Waste Management | | |
Leh,August 22 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today undertook a comprehensive review of key development and infrastructure projects in Leh, including the Ladakh Oma Dairy Plant, the newly established Tri-Fusion Gasifier Incinerator at the Solid Waste Resource Management Centre (SRMC), Choglamsar, and the Rural Development Department (RDD) Guest House, taking stock of their functioning, progress and potential to generate employment and strengthen local livelihoods.
During his visit to the Ladakh Oma Dairy Plant, the Chief Secretary inspected ... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Inspects Pashmina Dehairing Process at Pashmina Dehairing Plant in Leh | | |
LEH, August 21 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today visited the Pashmina Dehairing Plant at the Industrial Area, Leh, to inspect the ongoing dehairing processes and review the functioning of the facility.
During the visit, the Chief Secretary inspected various sections of the plant and took a first-hand appraisal of the different stages involved in the pashmina dehairing process. He interacted with the concerned officers and officials and reviewed the arrangements in place for the smooth and efficient functioning of the plant.
The Chief S... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary Joins Great Summer Buddhist Council of Ladakh 2026 Session | | |
Leh, August 21 (Scoop News)-The three-day Great Summer Buddhist Council of Ladakh 2026 (Ladakh Mangtro Yarchos Chenmo 2026) commenced today at Ngonpar Gaway Phodang, Matho, with Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, gracing the evening session as the Chief Guest, which focused on the critical theme of “Youth and Social Well-being: Protecting Ladakh from the Menace of Drugs.”
The session brought together school students, Buddhist monks, representatives of sacred places, doctors, experts, police personnel, Nambardars and a large gathering of the public, providing a common platf... | | Read More |
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| MP Ladakh Haji Hanifa Jan Visits Government Degree College Kargil | | |
Kargil, August 21 (Scoop News)- The Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, visited Government Degree College Kargil today and interacted with the college administration, faculty, staff and students. He was warmly received by Principal Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi, Dr. Salim Ahmad, Nodal Officer, Sankoo Campus, faculty and staff members.
At the outset, Principal Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi made a detailed presentation before the Hon’ble MP on the overall functioning and development of the college, covering its academic programmes, courses, skill-development initiatives, infrastructure, student a... | | Read More |
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| Administrative Secretary RDD reviews Implementation of Lakhpati Didi | | VPRP and FNHW Components under DAY-NRLM | |
Leh, August 21 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD), UT Ladakh, Nidhi Malik, chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee constituted to review the implementation of the Lakhpati Didi, Village Poverty Reduction Plan (VPRP), and Food, Nutrition, Health and WASH (FNHW) components under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
The meeting reviewed the progress of the three components, the status of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), livelihood enhancement initiatives, convergence with various government departments, and the ro... | | Read More |
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| OSR Two-Day Training Programme Successfully Concludes at Khaltse. | | |
Khaltse, August 21 (Scoop News)- A district-level two-day training programme on Own Source Revenue (OSR) under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), which commenced on August 20, 2026, concluded successfully today at the Conference Hall of the Block Development Office, Khaltse, District Sham.
The training programme was organized by the District Panchayat Office, Leh, with the objective of strengthening the knowledge and capacity of field-level officials and Panchayati Raj functionaries for effective, participatory and need-based planning and implementation of OSR initiat... | | Read More |
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| Students of Government Degree College Zanskar Participate in Ladakh Book Festival 2026 | | |
Zanskar, August 20 (Scoop News)-Students of Government Degree College Zanskar participated in the Ladakh Book Festival 2026, organised by the Union Territory of Ladakh and Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with the National Book Trust (NBT), India, at the NDS Memorial Sports Complex, Leh.
The participation was carried out under the able guidance and leadership of Dr. Amjad Ali Abbasi, Principal, Government Degree College Zanskar, whose encouragement and support helped ensure the students’ meaningful participation in the festival. During the festival, the stu... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary briefs media on Recruitment, Nautor, Administrative Reforms | | Political Developments and withdrawal of cases for 25 people booked in 24 September Incident | |
Leh, August 20 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra today addressed a press conference in Leh, outlining key government priorities, initiatives and important developments across various sectors.
The interaction provided an opportunity for an open interaction with the Chief Secretary on issues of public importance and to highlight the Administration’s commitment to transparency, responsive governance and keeping citizens informed.
Briefing on the recruitment status, the Chief Secretary informed that 1,340 of the 1,609 advertised posts under the administrative recruitm... | | Read More |
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| District Drass Welcomes Its First District-Level Officers | | |
Drass, August 20 (Scoop News)-Following the creation of the new District Drass the first District-level officers of the newly created district formally joined their respective offices today.
Dr. Ghulam Mohd, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer and Dr. Zakir Hussain District Sheep Husbandry Officer assumed charge as the first District Officers of Drass.
On the occasion the Hon’ble Councillors, general public and staff of Drass warmly welcomed both officers and expressed their best wishes for their new assignments. The joining of the officers marks an important milestone in strengthening the... | | Read More |
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| DC Drass Reviews Preparations for Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign | | |
Drass, August 08 (Scoop News)- The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho today chaired a meeting to deliberate upon preparations for the upcoming Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to be held in Drass from 9th to 17th August in sync with the nation-wide celebrations.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police Ishtyaq Kacho; Tehsildar (HQ) Abdul Aziz; Principals of Higher Secondary Schools of Drass and Bhimbat, ZEO Mohammad Ibrahim; Assistant Professor GDC-Drass, Dr. Sajjad Hussain and other concerned officials.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner discussed a detailed plan ... | | Read More |
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| DC Nubra Reviews Implementation of AgriStack Under Digital Agriculture Mission | | |
Nubra, August 08 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, IAS, convened a virtual meeting with the Chief Agriculture Officer, Leh and the SDAOs of the Agriculture Department to review the progress of AgriStack implementation under the Digital Agriculture Mission and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on farmer registration, creation of Farmer IDs and Land IDs, integration of digital land records, linkage with PM-KISAN and creation of farmer databases. The progress of the Digital Crop Survey and its effective implem... | | Read More |
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| DIET Leh Concludes Three-Day( 6TH AUGUST TO 8 AUGUST) Jolly Phonics English Training | | |
Leh, August 08 (Scoop News)-The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh, successfully concluded a three-day Jolly Phonics English Training Programme aimed at strengthening foundational English language teaching through a systematic and phonics-based approach.
The training was attended by foundational-level English teachers from the educational zones of Leh, Kharu and Nyoma, who actively participated in the various practical and interactive sessions.
The concluding ceremony was graced by Sh. Sonam Dorje Namgyal, Principal, DIET Leh, as the Chief Guest. The training w... | | Read More |
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