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| GDC Kargil Student Secures Third Position in 1000m Athletics | | |
Kargil, September 06 (Scoop News)-Mr. Jaffar Ali, a 1st Semester student of Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil, represented GDC Kargil in the National Sports Day 2026 and Youth Engagement Month celebrations and secured 3rd position in the Men’s 1000m Athletics event, organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh.
He will also represent GDC Kargil in the 11 KM Ladakh Marathon 2026, scheduled to be held on 13 September 2026.
The Principal, GDC Kargil, along with all faculty members, congratulated Jaffar Ali on his commendable achievement and appreciated his efforts in bringing laurels to the college. They wished him the very best for his upcoming participat... |
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| | Chief Secretary Conducts On-Site Inspection of NDS Indoor Stadium Ahead of Ladakh Marathon | | |
Leh,September 06 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today inspected the NDS Indoor Stadium, Leh, to review the preparedness and arrangements for the upcoming Ladakh Marathon, one of the region’s premier sporting events that has emerged as a major platform showcasing Ladakh’s unique sporting spirit, endurance and global appeal.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by the Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Ms Bhanu Prabha and other officials. The organisers, including Tsewang Motup, Goba and Padma Awardee, briefed the Chief Secretary on various aspects of the event, including the number of registered participants, marathon categories and durati... |
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| | Two-Day Drass Festival Concludes at the iconic Manman Top View Point in Lamochan | | |
Drass, September 06 (Scoop News)- The two-day Drass Festival (organized under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan) concluded today on a vibrant and celebratory note at the picturesque Manman Top View Point in Lamochan showcasing the rich cultural heritage, traditions and artistic diversity of Drass.
The concluding event witnessed a colourful series of cultural performances that captivated the gathering. The Army Band added grandeur to the occasion while singers, local artists and cultural groups presented diverse performances reflecting the unique traditions and cultural identity of the region.
A large number of residents, particularly youth from different parts of Drass, enthusiastical... |
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| | GDC Zanskar Students Excel at Ladakh Sports Festival 2026, Win Silver Medals | | |
Zanskar, September 06 (Scoop News)-Students of Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar, Stanzin Zomskit and Chunith Zangmo secured silver medals in the Inter-District Athletics competitions held on September 5 and 6 at Astro Turf Ground, Khel Gaon Kurbathang, Kargil, as part of the Ladakh Sports Festival 2026.
Stanzin Zomskit, 5th Semester, secured 2nd position in the Girls' 1500m with a timing of 6:47.91, while Chunith Zangmo, 5th Semester, secured 2nd position in the Girls' 10000m. These athletes from GDC Zanskar also participated in the 200m sprint, putting up spirited performances against strong competitors.
Principal, GDC Zanskar, Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, congratulated the stude... |
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| | Athletic Event Under National Sports Day Youth Engagement Programme Concludes in Kargil | | |
Kargil, September 06 (Scoop News)-The Athletic Event organised by the Youth Services & Sports (YSS) Department, Kargil, under the aegis of the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh, to mark National Sports Day and as part of the Month-Long Youth Engagement Programme, concluded today with the 10,000-metre Long Distance Run.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of young athletes from all seven districts of the Union Territory of Ladakh, providing them with a common platform to showcase their talent, endurance, speed and sporting spirit.
The concluding-cum-presentation ceremony was held at TFC Ground, Kargil, and was attended by Advocate Khadim Hussain, Hon’ble Co... |
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| | Chief Secretary Attends Teachers’ Day Celebration in Leh | | Appreciates Teachers’ Contribution to Education | |
Leh, September 05 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today attended a Teachers’ Day celebration organised by the School Education Department, UT Ladakh, at Hotel The Zen Ladakh.
Extending his warm greetings to the teaching fraternity on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, the Chief Secretary appreciated the dedication, commitment and selfless service of teachers towards shaping the future of students and strengthening the education system in Ladakh.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ashish Kundra highlighted the significant role of teachers in ensuring quality education and nurturing the intellectual, social and moral development of students. He sta... |
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| | Additional Secretary, MHA reviews implementation of Deregulation framework | | Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Foreigners Act in Ladakh | |
Leh, September 05 (Scoop News)- Shri Nitesh Vyas, IAS, Additional Secretary (Foreigners & UT), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, today chaired a meeting at The Grand Dragon, Leh, to review various issues about deregulation, pending matters concerning the Union Territory of Ladakh, delegation of powers under the Citizenship and immigration-related framework, implementation of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, and the progress of various flagship programmes of the Government of India.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, along with Administrative Secretaries and senior officers of the UT Administration.
During the meeting, detailed discus... |
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| | Horticulture Department organises Kisan Mela-cum-Food and Flower Exhibition in Leh | | |
Leh, September 05 (Scoop News)-The Department of Horticulture, UT Ladakh, organised a Kisan Mela-cum-Food and Flower Exhibition at the Chief Horticulture Office, Agling, today.
The event was graced by Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, as the Chief Guest, while Commissioner/Secretary, Tsewang Tharchin, attended as the Guest of Honour.
The Chief Secretary formally inaugurated the Kisan Mela and visited the various stalls showcasing a diverse range of horticultural produce, food products, flowers and other activities undertaken by farmers and beneficiaries.
Director, Horticulture, Tsewang Phunchok, delivered the welcome address and expressed gratitude to the Chief Secreta... |
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| | SIDCO organises marketing exhibition-cum-sale in collaboration with NMDFC at Leh | | |
Leh, September 05 (Scoop News)-Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO), Ladakh, in collaboration with the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC), organised a Marketing Exhibition-cum-Sale near Eco Park, Leh, to provide a dedicated platform to local entrepreneurs, artisans and beneficiaries to showcase and market their products.
The exhibition was graced by the Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, as the Chief Guest, who visited the various stalls and interacted with the participating beneficiaries and entrepreneurs. The Chief Secretary took keen interest in the products and activities showcased and appreciated the initiative undertaken by SIDCO and NMDFC f... |
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| | Sports Can Play Vital Role in Keeping Youth Away from Drugs, Says MP Ladakh | | |
Kargil, September 05 (Scoop News)-Member of Parliament Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, today said that sports can play a vital role in engaging youth, promoting healthy lifestyles and keeping them away from drugs and other social evils.
Interacting with the media on the sidelines of the Ladakh Sports Festival 2026 and Youth Engagement Month at the Astro Turf Ground, Khel Gaon Kurbathang, the MP said the main objective of the month-long programme is to encourage youth to take up sports and provide them with opportunities to showcase their talent.
He said that this year, sporting events are being organised across all seven districts of Ladakh, ensuring that young athletes get platforms and... |
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| | Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Chairs Third Review Meeting of District Level NCORD Committee | | |
Khaltsi, September 05 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), today chaired the Third Review Meeting of the District Level NCORD (Narco Coordination) Committee at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Khaltsi, to review the progress of measures being undertaken to prevent drug abuse, illicit trafficking and illegal cultivation of narcotic crops in the district.
At the outset, the Committee reviewed the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the decisions taken during the 2nd NCORD meeting held on 05 August 2026. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress made by the concerned departments and emphasized the need for timely implementation of th... |
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| | Sports Can Play Vital Role in Keeping Youth Away from Drugs, Says MP Ladakh | | |
Kargil, September 05 (Scoop News)- Member of Parliament Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, today said that sports can play a vital role in engaging youth, promoting healthy lifestyles and keeping them away from drugs and other social evils.
Interacting with the media on the sidelines of the Ladakh Sports Festival 2026 and Youth Engagement Month at the Astro Turf Ground, Khel Gaon Kurbathang, the MP said the main objective of the month-long programme is to encourage youth to take up sports and provide them with opportunities to showcase their talent.
He said that this year, sporting events are being organised across all seven districts of Ladakh, ensuring that young athletes get platforms and ... |
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| | Chief Secretary chairs 6th Steering Committee Meeting of UT Ladakh CAMPA | | 
Leh,September 04 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the 6th meeting of the Steering Committee of the UT Ladakh Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) to review the implementation of approved activities under the CAMPA Annual Plan of Operations (APO) 2026-27 and emphasise timely execution of conservation and community-oriented initiatives across Ladakh.
At the outset, Mandeep Mittal, IFS, Wildlife Warden, made a detailed presentation covering the agenda items, ratification of the minutes of the previous ... |
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| | Students of GDC Zanskar Visit KVK Zanskar for a Brief Training on Button Mushroom Cultivatio | | |
Zanskar, September 04 (Scoop News)-The students of Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Zanskar for an educational and practical training session on button mushroom cultivation, with the objective of providing students with hands-on exposure to modern agricultural practices, particularly in the field of mushroom production.
The visit was organized under the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, Government Degree College Zanskar, and was coordinated by Dr. Sabir Hussain, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, GDC Zanskar. The training session was conducted by Dr. Mehdi, Chief Scientist, KVK Zanskar, who provided the students with a c... |
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| | Drass Festival 2026: LAAC&L; District Administration, Drass | | SWAL organise multilingual mushaira | |
Drass, September 04 (Scoop News)- As a part of the ongoing Drass Festival 2026, Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Kargil in collaboration with District Administration Drass and Shina Writers’ Association Ladakh organized a multilingual mushaira at Conference Hall, Tourist Dak Bungalow Drass.
Over 20 poets from Drass, Kargil, Leh and Sham districts presented their poetic compositions in Urdu and regional languages.
Deputy Commissioner Drass Sh. Imteeaz Kacho, JKAS was the chief guest and noted poet & State Awardee Ghulam Ahmad Khan Jawan presided over the poetic sitting. Those who sat in the presidium also included Councillor Lower Drass Abdul Wahid, senior scholar and p... |
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| | Volleyball Match Held at GHSS Khaltse under NMBA Campaign | | |
Khaltse, September 04 (Scoop News)- As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) campaign, the Youth Services and Sports Department, District Sham, organised a volleyball match between the boys’ and girls’ teams at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), Khaltse, today. The event was organised as part of the week-long NMBA campaign under the supervision of Zonal Physical Education Officer (ZPEO), Khaltse, Shri Issa Ghulam.
The programme commenced with the NMBA Pledge, during which participants pledged to contribute towards building a drug-free society and spreading awareness about the harmful effects of drug and substance abuse. Staff and students of GHSS Khaltse, along... |
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