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| Administrative Secretary, Tourism, UT Ladakh Chairs Consultative Meeting with Local Stakeholders | | on Petroglyph Park Proposal in Ladakh | |
Leh, June 09 (Scoop News)- Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, today chaired a high-level meeting with Nambardars/ Gobas of concerned villages, researchers, heritage experts, and members of the committee constituted for the identification and transfer of vulnerable petroglyph-bearing boulders. The meeting was held in connection with the proposed establishment of a Petroglyph Park at Sindhu Ghat, Leh.
The deliberations focused on exploring the scientific relocation of endangered petroglyph-bearing rocks from various locations across Ladakh to a secure and professionally managed site. The initiative aims to ensure the ... |
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| | Administrative Secretary, RDD reviews Progress and Pending Queries under Vibrant Villages Programme | | |
Leh, June 09 (Scoop News)- Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD), UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of projects, fund utilization, pending queries, and implementation progress under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) across Ladakh.
The meeting focused on addressing issues raised by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), ensuring timely submission of replies, and expediting project execution under Vibrant Villages Programme-I and II.
During the meeting, Director, Rural Development Department, provided an overview of the pending queries received from the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding various projects approved un... |
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| | Chief Secretary Chairs Meeting in Drass | | Public Representatives Raise Key Development and Administrative Demands | |
Drass, June 08 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra chaired a meeting with public representatives, heads of political and religious institutions, and other leaders of Drass district today at the Conference Hall of the Tourist Dak Bungalow, Drass.
Present on the occasion were Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho; SDM Drass, Vishal Atri; Director Health; Superintending Engineers of R&B and PDD; Councillors Abdul Wahid and Abdul Samad; District Officers, Departmental Heads, heads of various religious and political institutions; and other public representatives.
Councillor Bhimbat, Abdul Samad raised several issues, including the demand for a full-fledged district, cr... |
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| | Kisan Goshti, demonstration programmes organised at Durbuk and Tharuk under Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026 | | | Leh, June 08 (Scoop News)-Under the ongoing Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nyoma, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, UT Ladakh, organised a Kisan Goshti and field demonstration programme at Durbuk in the forenoon and an awareness-cum-demonstration programme at Tharuk village in the afternoon on June 08.
The programme at Durbuk witnessed the participation of 63 farmers, including the village Nambardar and progressive farmers. The event began with a welcome address by In-charge Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO), Durbuk, Ms. Chemet Lamo, who welcomed the experts and farmers and highlighted the importance of adopting sustainable agricultural practice... |
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| | Changthang Expedition Featuring BMW Motorrad Riders Flagged Off from Shanti Stupa, Leh | | 
Leh, June 08 (Scoop News)-The Changthang Expedition, featuring BMW Motorrad riders, was officially flagged off from the iconic Shanti Stupa, Leh, by Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, Administrative Secretary, Tourism, UT Ladakh. The expedition includes 19 accomplished riders from Maharashtra, recognized for their expertise in long-distance and high-altitude motorcycling, who have embarked on an extraordinary high-altitude journey across Ladakh’s remote and pristine Changthang region.
The Changthang Expedition offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Ladakh’s most breathtaking landscapes. Stre... |
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| | Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra Visits Hinaskote, Assures Action on Public Demands | | |
Kargil, June 07 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, en route to Kargil district, visited Hinaskote village today and interacted with the local public.
The village representatives warmly welcomed the Chief Secretary and expressed their gratitude for his personal visit and for taking the time to listen to public grievances. The villagers also conveyed their appreciation for granting district status to the region.
During the interaction, the Councillor and other village representatives submitted a memorandum highlighting several key issues, including preservation of the Gompa (monastery), construction of a flood protection bund, widening and blacktopping of road... |
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| | Youth Participants of Viksit Bharat Vibrant Village Programm | | Engage in Interactive Sessions and Educational Field Visits in Leh | |
Leh, June 06 (Scoop News)- The third day of the Viksit Bharat Vibrant Village Programme (3–15 June 2026) featured a series of interactive sessions and educational field visits aimed at broadening the participants’ understanding of governance, border development, local industries, and educational opportunities.
The day commenced with an interactive session with Dr. Ankh Subramani, IPS, Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Leh. During the session, all participants introduced themselves and shared their backgrounds. Addressing the gathering, the Director General highlighted the objectives and significance of the Vibrant Village Programme and emphasized the crucial role o... |
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| | LG Chairs Comprehensive Review Meeting on Developmental Projects and Governance Initiatives in Kargil | | 
Kargil, June 06 (Scoop News)- The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today chaired a comprehensive virtual review meeting with the District Administration Kargil to review the progress of major developmental projects, infrastructure initiatives, public service delivery mechanisms, and governance reforms being implemented across the district.
At the outset, Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, extended a warm welcome to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and presented a detailed overview of the developmental landscape of the district. ... |
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