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| CEC Kargil Meets Senior Health Officials in New Delhi | | Key Health Sector Issues Discussed | |
New Delhi, November 15 (Scoop News)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today held an important meeting with Dr. Vinod Kotwal (IAS), Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, and Ms. Aradhna Patnaik, Additional Secretary, National Health Mission (NHM), in New Delhi.
During the meeting, the Hon’ble CEC highlighted several critical healthcare challenges faced by the people of Kargil and presented key demands aimed at strengthening the district’s health infrastructure, manpower, and service delivery. He reiterated LAHDC Kargil’s commitment to ensuring accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare for all r... |
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| | Secretary Sanjit Rodrigues reviews Saspol Heritage Caves and Mulbek Chamba Heritage Site | | Calls for Strict Preservation Measures | 
Kargil, November 15 (Scoop News)- Administrative Secretary of Tourism & Culture and Housing & Urban Development, Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, visited heritage conservation sites of Saspol Heritage Caves, and Mulbek Chamba heritage site.
At Mulbek Chamba, Secretary Rodrigues, accompanied by Deputy Secretary, Culture, Nazir Hussain Ladakhi, Deputy Director, Archives, Khadim Hussain, Executuve Engineer TDA Kargil, Aga Sayed Mehdi, Executive Engineer, Kargil Project Division (CPWD), Sanjay Kumar Pal, Assistant Director, Tourism, Mohammad Ali Tak, Assistant Engineer, Ramanand, and officials from... |
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| | Zanskar’s Traditional ‘Local Butter (Zanskar Mar)’ Secures FSSAI Registration | | Boosting Indigenous Branding Efforts | 
Kargil, November 14 (Scoop News)- Under the guidance of the Worthy Secretary, Higher Education Department, UT Ladakh, and the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, Government Model Degree College Zanskar, the college has successfully registered “Local Butter (Zanskar Mar)” with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
This achievement marks an important step toward branding one of the most valuable yet unrecognized traditional products of the Zanskar Valley. Zanskar Mar (local butter) is produced from the milk of Yak (Demo), particularly in the high-altitude pa... |
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| | “Mimangs-Si-rJabstoks” Campaign organized at Demjok and Koyul | | |
Nyoma, November 14 (Scoop News)-Outreach Camp Organised Under the “Mimangs-Si-rJabstoks” Campaign at Demjok and Koyul
As part of the ongoing Mimangs-Si-rJabstoks Campaign aimed at strengthening public outreach and ensuring effective implementation of welfare initiatives, an outreach camp was organised today at Demjok and Koyul in the Nyoma Subdivision.
The initiative seeks to bring various government services and welfare schemes directly to citizens at the grassroots level, ensuring that the benefits of development reach every household.
As part of the campaign:
• 16 Resident Certificates (RCs) and Domicile Certificates were issued on the spot, enabling beneficiaries to access s... |
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| | Administrative Services Reach Nimoo Village under Ongoing “Mimang-Si-Sjabstogs” Drive | | |
Leh, November 14 (Scoop News)-Under the ongoing “Mimang-Si-Sjabstogs” (Administration at Your Doorstep) initiative, the District Administration, Leh, organised a public outreach camp at Nimoo village today. The event marked the fifth day of the series of outreach camps being conducted across the district since November 10.
The camp was attended by Nodal Officer Padma Angmo (JKAS), Assistant Director Tourism, Leh, along with officers and officials from various departments and local villagers.
Community Member welcomed the Nodal Officer and other officials. A memorandum highlighting local issues and demands was submitted to the Nodal Officer, along with words of appreciation for the admin... |
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| | 1st Tribal Sports Conclave Concludes at SAI Centre Kargil | | Tribal Athletes Shine in Taekwondo, Boxing and Kho-Kho | |
Kargil, (Ladakh),November 14 (Scoop News)-Under the nationwide celebrations of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsha Pakhwada, the 1st Tribal Sports Conclave concluded successfully today at the SAI Centre Kargil, and Chiktan Kargil marking a historic milestone in promoting tribal sporting talent in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The event was organised by the Tribal Research Institute (TRI), University of Ladakh, under the aegis of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
Designed to encourage and empower tribal youth through competitive sports, the conclave featured Taekwondo and Boxing Championships with an impressive participation of over 200 athletes, including teams from Ladakh Poli... |
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| | UT Administration of Ladakh Notifies 50% Fare Concession and Reserved Seats for Persons with Disabilities | | |
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)-In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and ensuring ease of mobility for persons with disabilities, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued S.O. 124, granting 50% concession on standard passenger fares for individuals belonging to specific categories of persons with disabilities as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
As per the notification issued by the Transport Department, this fare concession shall be applicable to travel by both State Road Transport Corporation and private transport operators operating within the Union territory of Ladakh.
To avail this benefit, eligible individuals a... |
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| | Secretary IT chairs meeting on Exploring the potential and implementation of AI in UT Ladakh | | 
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)- The Department of Information Technology, Union Territory of Ladakh, convened a meeting today to deliberate on the potential and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various departments of the UT.
The meeting, chaired by Shashanka Ala, IAS, Secretary, Information Technology Department, aimed to explore practical AI-driven solutions, identify pilot use cases, and chart a roadmap for integrating AI in governance, public service delivery, and citizen engagement.
A detailed presentation was made by CoRover AI, showcasing the scope of Artific... |
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| | Open discussion on upgradation of Govt School IBEX Colony to Model School by SED | | |
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)- An open discussion/meeting was held today on November 13 at DC Conference Hall in view of the upcoming upgradation of Government School, IBEX Colony to a model primary school among the officials of School Education Department and the parents. Present during the meeting were Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha, Director, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Tashi Dolma, Chief Education Officer, Leh, Deldan Angmo, Zonal Education Officer, Leh, Padma Dechan and other officials.
The Administrative Secretary thanked all the parents for putting their faith and entrusting the Department with their children’s educat... |
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| | ‘Mimangs-si-Sjabstogs’ Outreach Camp Organized at Skara Village | | |
Leh, November 13 (Scoop News)-In continuation of the ongoing ‘Mimangs-si-Sjabstogs’ (Administration at Your Doorstep) initiative, the District Panchayat Officer (DPO) Leh, Akeel Sajjad, organized a public outreach camp at Skara village. The event aimed to strengthen public engagement, spread awareness about various government schemes, and address local grievances on the spot.
District Panchayat Officer (DPO) Leh, Akeel Sajjad, welcomed and expressed gratitude to all participating departments, the Nambardar of Skara, and the villagers for their active participation.
Representatives from multiple departments—including Agriculture, Horticulture, Education, Animal Husbandry, PDD, Social... |
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| | Mimangs-si-Sjabstok” Public Outreach Camps Successfully | | Mimangs-si-Sjabstok” Public Outreach Camps Successfully Conducted in Kanji and Lamayuru Villages under Khaltse Sub-Division | |
Khaltse, November 13 (Scoop News)-Public outreach camps under the banner “Mimangs-si-Sjabstok” (Administration at Your Doorstep) were successfully conducted today in Kanji and Lamayuru villages.
A large number of villagers actively participated in the events. The village Nambardars highlighted various issues and demands of local residents.
At Kanji, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) visited Government Middle School and the Ice Hockey Rink, where several pending issues were addressed and resolved on the spot.
Officers and officials from various departments briefed the gathering on government schemes and welfare programmes.
Several essential public services were also provided on... |
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| | Director FCS&CA and Youth Services Ladakh Reviews Winter Ration | | Sports Projects During Three-Day Kargil Tour | |
Kargil, November 13 (Scoop News)-The Director of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Joint Director of Youth Services and Sports, Ladakh, Mr. Tahir Hussain Zubdavi, concluded a three-day official tour of Shakar Chiktan and Sodh blocks.
During the visit, the Director inspected various FCS&CA Sale Centers and reviewed the stocking position of essential commodities to ensure adequate supply during the forthcoming winter months. He also visited the sites of ongoing sports infrastructure projects under the Youth Services and Sports Department to assess the pace and quality of work. He directed the concerned officers to ensure that projects are completed within the stipulat... |
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| | Chief Secretary visits the newly established Automated Vehicle Inspection | | |
Leh, November 12 (Scoop News)- The Union Territory of Ladakh took a major stride toward modernizing its transport infrastructure with the visit of Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal to the newly established Automated Vehicle Inspection and Certification Centre (ICC) at Phyang. The centre marks a significant step in introducing scientific, transparent, and technology-driven vehicle fitness testing across the region.
During his visit, Dr. Kotwal inspected the advanced testing facilities at the ICC, including the Speed Test-LD, Gas/Smoke Test-LD, Side Slip Test-LD, and Suspension Test-LD.
These fully automated systems are designed to assess vital aspects of vehicle performance and safet... |
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