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| Ladakh Festival 2026 to present grand pan-India cultural showcase | | Secretary Tourism & Culture Sanjit Rodrigues briefs media on Festival Preparations | |
Leh, September 25 (Scoop News)-Preparations for the annual Ladakh Festival 2026 have been completed, with this year’s festival set to present a vibrant pan-India cultural showcase featuring traditional and contemporary performances, handicrafts, cuisine, photography, films, polo and archery.
Briefing the media today, Secretary Tourism & Culture, UT Ladakh, Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, said that the festival has been designed to provide a wider national platform to Ladakh’s rich cultural heritage while bringing together cultural troupes and artists from different parts of the country.
He informed that the 25-member Shillong Chamber Choir has arrived in Leh and is currently rehearsing for... |
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| | Dardic Legends Pandrass Cricket Premier League concludes at KBS Drass | | 
Drass,September 25 (Scoop News)-The Dardic Legends Pandrass Cricket Premier League Cricket Tournament concluded at KBS Drass with an exciting final between Valley Star Drass and Tigers Club Drass. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from 25 teams, providing a competitive platform for local cricketing talent.
In the final, Valley Star Drass scored 158/7 in 20 overs, while Tigers Club Drass scored 154 runs, with Valley Star Drass securing a thrilling four-run victory and lifting the championship title. Tigers Club Drass finished as the runners-up.
Deputy Commissioner Imt... |
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| | Introductory-cum-Orientation Programme for Youth Interns under LG Yuva Internship Programme | | |
Leh,September 25 (Scoop News)-An introductory-cum-orientation programme for youth interns allotted to the Department of Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh, under the LG Yuva Internship Programme “Zhabstok Ladakh” was held today at the Conference Hall of the District Industries Centre (DIC), Leh.
The programme, launched by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, aims to provide youth with practical exposure to government functioning, public administration, and the implementation of various government schemes and programmes. It seeks to enable interns to gain first-hand experience of the functioning of government departments.
The programme was chaired by Director, Ind... |
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| | Director School Education Inspects CBSE Expert-Led Classes at DIET Leh | | |
Leh, September 25 (Scoop News)-The Director School Education, Sh. Tsering Paldan(JKAS), today inspected the in-person classes being conducted by CBSE subject experts at the DIET Leh Centre.
During the inspection, the Director interacted with students attending expert-led classes in Economics, Physics and Chemistry. He took feedback from the students regarding the classes and encouraged them to make optimum use of the academic support being provided by the CBSE experts.
While interacting with the students, the Director emphasized the importance of active participation, conceptual clarity, regular revision and consistent practice for effective preparation for the CBSE Board examinatio... |
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| | ADC Leh Chairs Meeting on Arrangements for 5th CEC Polo Cup Tournament | | |
Leh, September 25 (Scoop News)-Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Sh. Delex Namgyal, JKAS, chaired a meeting to discuss the arrangements for the upcoming 5th CEC Polo Cup Tournament, scheduled to be held from October 1 to 4, 2026, today at New VC Hall, DC office Leh.
During the meeting, discussions were held regarding various arrangements for the smooth conduct of the tournament, including the opening and closing ceremonies, cultural programmes, publicity, venue arrangements and other logistical requirements.
Arrangements were also reviewed for the smooth conduct of the tournament including transportation for horses, medical facilities, public address system, commentary and other ... |
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| | E-YUVA Orientation Programme Organised at KVK Kargil to Promote Innovation | | and Entrepreneurship Among Students | |
Kargil, September 25 (Scoop News)-SKUAST-K Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre (SKIIE), in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil, University of Ladakh, organised a one-day E-YUVA Orientation Programme at KVK Kargil. The programme was graced by Hon’ble Councillor Shri Manzoor Hussain as the Chief Guest and Mrs. Parveen Akhter, an IARI Innovative Awardee, as the Guest of Honour. A large number of students from Government Degree College, Kargil, participated in the programme.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Rizwan Jeelani, E-YUVA Coordinator, who warmly welcomed all the participants and expressed his appreciation for their enthusiastic p... |
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| | Training-cum-Orientation Programme for Newly Appointed Accounts Assistants Underway in Leh and Kargil | | |
Leh, September 23 (Scoop News)-The Finance Department, UT of Ladakh, is conducting a one-week Training-cum-Orientation Programme for 38 newly appointed Accounts Assistants from September 21 to 25, 2026. The programme is being conducted simultaneously at the Conference Hall, LAHDC Secretariat, Leh, and Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.
The Day 1 session, held on September 21, focused on Government Accounting and the Budget Process, covering the fundamentals of Government accounting, classification of Government Accounts, Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates, Demands for Grants, Appropriation and Re-appropriation, day-to-day accounting, expenditure sanctions and various types of Govern... |
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| | Beating of Police Personnels by goons a matter of great concern | | HRAK & PHDCCI strongly condemned the menance of Touts and Anti-Social Elements at Railway Station Katra | |
Katra,September 23 (Scoop News)-A joint meeting of Hotel & Restaurant Association Katra (HRAK) and PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jammu Region ( PHDCCI) was held here today wherein strong concern over the alleged ransom of Katra Railway Station by Touts,Anti Social elements and druggists, causing serious problems to the pilgrims and tourists and adversely affecting the image of Katra Vishnodevi was shown. The associations stated that complaints regarding such activities have regularly been brought to the notice of the Gentral Railway Police, Katra, but no effective action has been taken against them till date.
Rakesh Wazir President HRAK & Chairman PHDCCI showed strong rese... |
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| | National Ayurveda Day Celebrated at QAAM Government District Hospital Kargil | | |
Kargil, September 23 (Scoop News)- The National Ayurveda Day was celebrated today at QAAM Government District Hospital, Kargil, with an awareness-cum-celebration programme organised by the National AYUSH Mission, Kargil, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Office, Kargil, UT Ladakh.
The programme was attended by CMO Kargil Dr Fatima Bano, Medical Superintendent, QAAM Government District Hospital Dr Farhana Iqbal, RMO Dr Olliyat Ali, DPO, NHM Kargil Mohd Issaq, Medical Officers (AYUSH) Dr Nida Fatima and Dr Sanjay Kumar, Amchi Chosgyal, DPM AYUSH Dr Batool Fatima, along with MPWs Sadiqa Banoo, Zahra Batool and Marziya Banoo.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Nida Fatim... |
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| | ICDS Project Nubra Organises Two-Day Training Programme | | for Anganwadi Workers-cum-Poshan Maah Celebration at Diskit | |
Nubra, September 23 (Scoop News)-Two-day training programme for Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), cum Poshan Maah celebration, was organised by ICDS Project Nubra at the SDM Conference Hall, Diskit, Nubra.
The programme was graced by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Nubra, Sh. Mohd Safdar Bhat, JKAS, as the Chief Guest. The event commenced with a traditional welcome of the Chief Guest and resource persons with khataks.
Smt. Sonam Nilza, Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Nubra, delivered the welcome address and briefed the participants on the objectives of the training programme and the significance of Poshan Maah.
The training sessions focused on key topics, including the Poshan Tr... |
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| | Administrative Secretary H&UDD Visits Government Degree College Kargil | | |
Kargil, September 23 (Scoop News)-Administrative Secretary, Housing & Urban Development and Transport Department, UT Ladakh, Shri Arava Gopi Krishna, IAS, today visited Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil and interacted with students and faculty members.
Principal GDC Kargil, Dr Amjad Ali Abbasi, along with faculty members, received Shri Gopi Krishna at the college main gate with traditional khataq. NCC cadets escorted the visiting dignitary to the Principal’s office, where the Principal gave a detailed overview of the college’s academic activities, infrastructure and ongoing developmental initiatives.
During the visit, Shri Gopi Krishna inspected model exhibition stalls set up... |
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| | Government ITI Leh organises Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela to promote the NAPS | | |
Leh, September 23 (Scoop News)- Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Leh organised an Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM) today at the ITI Leh campus with the objective of connecting students and skilled youth with government departments and private establishments to facilitate apprenticeship training and hands-on workplace training opportunities.
Addressing the gathering, Administrative Secretary, Technical Education and Skill Development, Bhanu Prabha, highlighted the importance of apprenticeship in providing practical workplace exposure to trainees. Emphasising the concept of ‘learning by doing’, she encouraged students to make effective use of their tec... |
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| | Medicinal Plant Identification Camp-cum-Herbal Garden Open Day Organised at Palam | | |
Leh, September 22 (Scoop News)-The State Medicinal Plant Board (SMPB), Union Territory of Ladakh, organised a Medicinal Plant Identification Camp-cum-Herbal Garden Open Day on 22nd September 2026 at the CSIR-IIIM Experimental Research & Development Station/Farm, Palam, Leh, UT Ladakh, as part of the celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day 2026.
Students of Classes 5th to 10th of Government High School, Shey, along with their teaching faculty, participated in the programme. The programme was organised with the objective of creating awareness among students about the importance of medicinal plants, their identification, traditional uses, cultivation, conservation and sustainable utilisation.
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| | CEC LAHDC Kargil Meets Al-Muntazir Association Delegation | | Assures Action on Pashkum Road and Teacher Shortage | |
Kargil, September 22 (Scoop News)-The Hon'ble Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today met with a delegation of the Al-Muntazir Educational and Developmental Organisation, Pashkum, Kargil, led by its Vice President.
During the meeting, the delegation apprised the CEC of two pressing issues concerning the Pashkum area.
The first pertained to the deteriorated condition of the link road from Hussaini Bridge to Chulachay, Pashkum. The delegation informed the CEC that the lack of proper macadamization and inadequate road width has caused considerable inconvenience to residents, commuters, and school-going children, besides posing safety concerns,... |
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| | From Textbooks to Hands-on Learning | | Middle School Skara Students Explore Science at DIET Leh STEM Lab | | Leh,September 22 (Scoop News)- Students of Middle School Skara Leh visited the STEM Lab at the District Institute of Education & Training (DIET), Leh, where they participated enthusiastically in an engaging, activity-based science learning session.
The session provided students with an opportunity to move beyond the conventional classroom setting and experience science through seeing, doing, and discovering. Textbook concepts were brought to life through interesting demonstrations and activities, making learning more meaningful while fostering curiosity and a spirit of inquiry among the young learners.
The programme was conducted under the guidance and support of Principal DIET Leh, S... |
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| | Awareness Session on Gems of India Challenge Held at Leh Main Market | | |
Leh, September 22 (Scoop News)- An awareness session on the Gems of India Challenge was organised today, September 22, 2026, at the Leh Main Market by officials of the District Information Office, Leh.
During the session, detailed information was provided to the audience about the ‘Gems of India’ initiative, its objectives, and various aspects of the contest. The session highlighted the attractive awards at the District, State/UT, and National levels, encouraging creators to showcase the best of their respective districts through innovative and engaging storytelling.
Several creators downloaded the WAVES OTT app and registered on the spot during the awareness campaign.
The public... |
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| | SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav (IPS) and DFO Kargil Ankit Sinha(IFS) visits GDC Drass | | Interact with Students on UPSC, Environment and Drug Abuse Awareness | |
Drass, September 21 (Scoop News)-Nitin Yadav, (IAS) SSP Kargil, and the Divisional Forest Officer Ankit Sinha (IPS) Kargil, visited GDC Drass and interacted with students on important issues concerning career development, environmental responsibility and drug abuse prevention. The visiting officers were warmly welcomed by Principal MNM Shabani.
During the interaction, the DFO Kargil engaged with students on the importance of environmental conservation, protection of natural resources and individual responsibility towards preserving the fragile mountain ecosystem. He also shared guidance and insights regarding UPSC preparation, encouraging students to explore civil services as a caree... |
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