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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 and responsibilities on Poll Day.
The Deputy Commissioner also directed the concerned officers t... |
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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 expanding market opportunities for Ladakh’s traditional fibre and handicraft sector.
The session on “Goat... |
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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 Ladakh, providing them an opportunity to access to justice at doorstep.
At the commencement of the... |
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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 Deputy Commissioner; Accounts Officer to the Deputy Commissioner; Assistant Regional Transport Officer (A... |
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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. Sharma highlighted the importance of snow leopard conservation across the Himalayan countries.
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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. Following the receipt of claims and objections, necessary additions and deletions were incorporated... |
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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 elevation to district status, with residents expressing hope that the establishment of a dedicated p... |
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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 the development, design, management and maintenance of government websites and online portals.
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