| IUST Launches ‘Rabt-u-Nisbat’ to Strengthen University–Society Connect | | |
Awantipora, August 10 (Scoop News)-The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), with the approval of the Vice Chancellor, has launched a Centralised Outreach and Community Engagement Programme, ‘Rabt-u-Nisbat (ربط و نسبت) – Building Meaningful Associations for a Sustainable Society.’ The initiative will be coordinated by the Dean Outreach Office.
The programme seeks to bring the University’s outreach and community engagement efforts under a common framework, enabling Schools, Departments, Centres, Offices and Constituent Colleges to work together more effectively and extend t... | | Read More |
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| LSSSSB Conducts Typing Test for Shortlisted Candidates | | |
Leh, August 10 (Scoop News)-The Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB) today conducted the Typing Test for shortlisted candidates for various posts under Post Codes LSB2506, LSB2513, LSB2514 and LSB2515 at the NIELIT Centre, Leh, and the NIELIT Centre, Kargil.
The Typing Test was conducted smoothly and successfully at both centres in a fair, transparent, and standardized manner, in accordance with the prescribed guidelines and SOP.
The LSSSSB appreciates the cooperation extended by the NIELIT authorities, the officials deployed to conduct the test, and all ... | | Read More |
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| One-Day Training Programme on Oilseed Cultivation and Sustainable Farming Practices | | Conducted at Igoo Village | |
Igoo, August 10 (Scoop News)-The Department of Agriculture, Kharu Sub-Division, organized a one-day training programme at Igoo village under the National Mission on Edible Oils (Oilseeds).
The programme primarily focused on promoting the cultivation of oilseeds, particularly mustard, with the objective of reducing dependence on imported edible oils. Farmers were also sensitized to various agricultural technologies and government schemes, besides receiving hands-on training on mushroom cultivation and organic and natural farming techniques.
The training aimed to enhance the technical... | | Read More |
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| ADDC Leh Flags Off Month-Long Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Campaign | | |
Leh, August 10 (Scoop News)-Rigzin Spalgon (JKAS), Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Leh, today flagged off the month-long Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) campaign at the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Leh. Organised by the District Social & Tribal Welfare Office, Leh, the campaign will be observed from August 10 to September 10, 2026, with the aim of creating awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and promoting a drug-free society.
Following the flag-off, an awareness rally was organised from the Deputy Commissioner's Office through the Main Market a... | | Read More |
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| Tourism Department Kargil Organises Tiranga Rangoli Making Session | | under Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026 | |
Kargil, August 09 (Scoop News)-As part of the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign 2026, being observed from 9th to 17th August 2026, the Tourism Department, Kargil today organised a special Tiranga Rangoli Making Session at the Tourist Facilitation Centre, Kargil, to celebrate the spirit of patriotism, national unity and pride in the Tricolour.
The Rangoli was creatively crafted by the talented artists of Team Stringmo, Kargil, Ladakh, using smooth stone pebbles sourced from the Suru River. The naturally textured stones were artistically arranged in the colours of the National Flag,... | | 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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| DC Sham Reviews Army-Related Land Cases in Sham District | | |
Khaltse, August 08 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today convened a review meeting to assess the status of Army-related land cases in Sham District at the DC Conference Hall, Khaltse.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed various land-related matters concerning the Army and discussed issues requiring coordination among the civil administration, revenue authorities and the concerned Army authorities. She stressed the need for timely examination while ensuring that land records are properly verified and all actions are taken in accordance w... | | Read More |
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| Acting CEC Visits National Handloom Day Exhibition | | Encourages Artisans and Promotes Local Handloom Products | |
Kargil, August 08 (Scoop News)-Acting Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Aga Syed Mujtaba Musavi today visited the National Handloom Day exhibition at Hussaini Park Kargil to mark the celebration of National Handloom Day.
He was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kargil, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil, District Superintendent Handloom, HQ to Deputy Commissioner, besides other officers and officials.
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| EC Er. Phunchok Tashi Chairs Review Meeting on Restoration of in Flash Flood | | Affected Areas of Kargil | |
Kargil, August 07 (Scoop News)-Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Phunchok Tashi, chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of restoration works in flash flood-affected villages across Kargil district, with a special focus on damaged irrigation canals (kuls) being executed through RDD Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor Altaf Hussain, Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Councillor Silmo Constituency Feroz Khan, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil, Assistant Engineer REW/RDD, and Block Development Officers (BDOs) from Kargil, Sankoo, Sodh, Barsoo and ... | | Read More |
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| Rijiju assured the CEC of his full support and stated that the concern | | Dr Akhoon expressed gratitude to Shri Rijiju for according time for the meeting | |
Kargil,August 07 (Scoop News)-As part of the Ministry of Health Government of India's commitment towards the elimination of Tuberculosis and prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), an NTEP & NCD Screening Camp was conducted on 07th August 2026 at the Office of the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Kharu, for Government officers and officials of Kharu Block. The camp was organized by the District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC), Leh, in collaboration with the Health Department, Leh Block, under the supervision of AAM-PHC Sakti.
Before the commencement of the screening camp, Dr. Jigme... | | Read More |
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| CEC LAHDC Kargil Calls on Hon’ble Union Minister Kiren Rijiju | | |
New Delhi, August 07 (Scoop News)-Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, today called on Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, at New Delhi and held a detailed and productive meeting on key issues of Ladakh, particularly the districts of Kargil, Drass and Zanskar.
During the meeting, the CEC prominently highlighted the issues faced by the people of Kargil, Drass and Zanskar, and urged the Union Minister to ensure that the region receives due attention and support under various schemes and ... | | Read More |
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| DC Sham Reviews Implementation of Agri Stack Under Digital Agriculture Mission | | and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. | |
Khaltsi, August 07 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a virtual review meeting with the Chief Agriculture Officer, Leh, and the Agriculture Extension Officer, Khaltsi, to assess the progress of the implementation of Agri Stack under the Digital Agriculture Mission and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of farmer registration, digital land records integration, creation of farmer databases, and the overall progress of the Agri Stack initiative in the district. She emphasiz... | | Read More |
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| DC Nubra Chairs Preparatory Meeting for 80th Independence Day Celebrations | | |
Nubra,August 06 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Sh. Mukul Beniwal, IAS,today chaired a preparatory meeting at the DC Conference Hall to review the arrangements and finalize the roadmap for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations across the district.
The meeting focused on reviewing logistical arrangements, assigning departmental responsibilities, finalizing the programme schedule, and ensuring coordinated participation of all stakeholders.
During the meeting, the DC emphasized the significance of the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign as an integral part of the ... | | Read More |
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| DC Sham Chairs Meeting on Celebration of 6th Year of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan | | |
Khaltsi, August 06 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Sham, regarding the celebration of the milestone of the 6th Year of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
Addressing the participants, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the significance of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in building a drug-free society through coordinated efforts of government departments, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and community organisations. She stressed the need for collective partic... | | Read More |
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| DC Changthang Reviews Preparations for Nomadic Festival, Korzok | | |
Nyoma, August 06 (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner Changthang, Shri Nitish Rajora, IAS, today visited Korzok Village to review the preparations for the upcoming Nomadic Festival. He inspected the festival venue and directed the concerned departments to ensure timely completion of all necessary arrangements for the smooth conduct of the event.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited Tsokar village. He reviewed the ongoing arrangements and instructed the concerned departments to complete all works well in advance while ensuring proper coordination and seamless execution of the visit.
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| DC Kargil Inspects Preparations for Suru Summer Fest 2026 at Damsna | | |
Kargil, August 06 (Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today visited Damsna to inspect the preparations for the upcoming Suru Summer Fest 2026 and reviewed the arrangements being made for the successful conduct of the event.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the, Councillor Tai Suru, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kargil, Deputy Director Tourism, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Assistant Director Tourism, besides other officers and officials from the concerned departments.
During the inspection, the Deputy C... | | Read More |
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| Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Chairs the Second Meeting of District Level NCORD Committee | | |
Khaltsi,August 06 (Scoop News)- The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired the Second Meeting of the District Level NCORD (Narco Coordination) Committee in the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Khaltsi, to review the implementation of decisions taken during the first NCORD meeting and strengthen measures to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking in the district.
At the outset, the Committee reviewed the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the decisions made during the first District Level NCORD meeting held on 06 July 2026. The Deputy Commi... | | Read More |
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| KVK Nyoma to Organise PMKVY 4.0 Skill Development Course on Mushroom Cultivation | | |
Leh, August 06 (Scoop News)- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, University of Ladakh, in collaboration with the School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SAS&T), University of Ladakh, Leh, will organise a 390-hour Skill Development Course under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 for the job role of "Mushroom Grower."
The programme aims to develop skilled human resources in mushroom cultivation while promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship among rural youth, unemployed youth, farmers, women, and students of Changthang district.
The eligibility criteria for... | | Read More |
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| EC Altaf Hussain, DC Rakesh Kumar Visit Flash Flood-Affected Badgam | | Review Relief Measures and Long-Term Mitigation Plan | |
Kargil, August 06 (Scoop News)-Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Altaf Hussain, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar (IAS), today visited the flash flood-affected village of Badgam, Karkit, where they interacted with the local residents and reviewed the damage caused by the recent flash floods at Panchayat Ghar Badgam.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner and Executive Councillor held detailed discussions with the villagers regarding immediate relief measures, compensation, rehabilitation, and long-term solutions to safeguard the village from future flood disaste... | | Read More |
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| Tourism Department Conducts Tourist Unit Registration Camp at Kargil | | |
Kargil, August 06 (Scoop News)-In continuation of the ongoing outreach and facilitation programme, the Department of Tourism, Kargil, today organized a Special Tourist Unit Registration Camp at the Tourist Reception Center/Office of the Assistant Director Tourism, Kargil.
The camp was conducted to facilitate on-the-spot registration of tourism establishments and provide technical guidance and handholding support to stakeholders regarding the online provisional and permanent registration process in compliance with the provisions of the Ladakh Tourist Unit Unified Registration Order, 2026.... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary reviews Preparations for 80th Independence Day Celebrations Across Ladakh | | |
Leh, August 05 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the 80th Independence Day celebrations across the Union Territory. The meeting focused on ensuring seamless coordination among departments for the successful and dignified conduct of the national event at the UT and district levels.
The meeting was attended by Director General of Police (DGP) Anand; Secretary, School Education Department, Bhanu Prabha; Secretary, Public Works Department, Baser-ul-Haq Choudhary; Secretary, General Administration Department, Rudra P. T. ... | | Read More |
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| DC Zanskar Reviews Independence Day Preparations | | Assesses Developmental Progress and Priority Projects | |
Zanskar, August 05 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner Zanskar, Omkar Rajendra Gundage, IAS, today chaired a review meeting with district and sectoral officers to assess preparations for the forthcoming 80th Independence Day celebrations, review the physical and financial progress achieved by departments during the last three months, and discuss priority projects proposed for completion during the current financial year.
The meeting was also attended by Superintendent of Police, Rigzin Sandup and other district officers.
Reviewing the arrangements for Independence Day celebrations,... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary reviews Preparations for Census 2027 Phase-II Population Enumeration in Ladakh | | |
Leh, August 05 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a review meeting to assess the preparedness for the Phase-II (Population Enumeration) of Census 2027 in the Union Territory.
The meeting reviewed the operational framework, digital readiness, training strategy and awareness initiatives to ensure the smooth and effective conduct of the population enumeration exercise.
At the outset, Amit Sharma, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director, Directorate of Census Operations, Ladakh, gave a detailed presentation on the roadmap for Phase-II of Census 2027. The ... | | Read More |
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| GAD, in Collaboration with NIC Ladakh | | |
Leh, August 05 (Scoop News)-The General Administration Department (GAD), in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ladakh, organised a training session on the Public Services and Auto Appeal System under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011 (JKPSGA).
The training aimed to strengthen the implementation of time-bound public service delivery by familiarising departmental officers with the online Auto Appeal System integrated with the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Single Window Portal.
The training was attended by Secretary, General Administration... | | Read More |
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| UT Level Technical Sanction and Contract Committees | | review key infrastructure projects across Ladakh | |
Leh, August 05 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, Public Works R&B Department, Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, chaired the 21st UT-Level Technical Sanction Committee TSC meeting to deliberate on various infrastructure projects and accord technical scrutiny to their Detailed Project Reports DPRs, estimates and project components.
During the meeting, the Committee examined several key development proposals aimed at strengthening infrastructure, improving public services and promoting sustainable development across the Union Territory of Ladakh. The proposals covered critical sectors including... | | Read More |
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| SDH Nubra Provides Comprehensive Palliative Care Through Hospital and Home-Based Services | | |
Diskit, August 03 (Scoop News)-Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Nubra has successfully delivered comprehensive palliative care to two patients with advanced-stage cancer through a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity of care from hospital to home.
In the first case, a 42-year-old woman from the remote village of Hunder Dok, diagnosed with metastatic neuroendocrine tumour with liver metastasis, was admitted under the care of the Consultant Physician for stabilization and symptom management. After her condition improved, she was discharged for Home-Based Palliative Care. The Consultant... | | Read More |
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| Tourism Department Kargil Conducts Tourist Unit Registration Camp at Drass | | Under Ladakh Tourist Unit Unified Registration Order, 2026 | |
Drass, August 03 (Scoop News)- As part of its ongoing efforts to facilitate the registration of tourism establishments and strengthen regulatory compliance in the tourism sector, the Department of Tourism, Kargil, today organized a Special Tourist Unit Registration Camp at the Tourist Bungalow, Drass, under the provisions of the Ladakh Tourist Unit Unified Registration Order, 2026.
The day-long registration camp was conducted to provide on-the-spot registration facilities and extend technical guidance to tourism stakeholders for registering their establishments in accordance with the p... | | Read More |
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| Training of Trainers for Survey on Substance Use Among Children and Youth Begins in UT Ladakh | | |
Kargil, August 03 (Scoop News)- A Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for the Survey of Substance Use Among Children and Youth in the Union Territory of Ladakh commenced today under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The programme is being organised by the Social Welfare Department in collaboration with the Education Department, Health Department, and Police Department.
The inaugural session was addressed by Dr. Murtaza, who highlighted the importance of collective efforts in addressing substance abuse among children and youth. The programme was formally inaugurated by Agha Syed Abdullah Sh... | | Read More |
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