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| AN-32 Kargil Courier Service Commences for Winter Season | | 82 Passengers Air-lifted on Day One | 
Kargil, February 07 (Scoop News)-The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service commenced today for the winter season, ensuring continued air connectivity for the people of Kargil during the harsh winter months.
On the occasion, the Indian Air Force crew was warmly welcomed at Kargil by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, along with Deputy Commissioner, Kargil Rakesh Kumar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, and Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil Shafiq Ahmed.
The Executive Councillor and the Deputy Commissioner appreciated the Indian Air Force for... |
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| | Enterprising Ladakh marked its first appearance at the 7th Edition of Enchanting Ladakh | | |
Leh,February 07 (Scoop News)-Enterprising Ladakh is an initliative of Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Union Territory of Ladakh Implemented under the vision of Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (ED).
11 different brands developed under Enterprising Ladakh displayed their wares as part of this program
Ranging from participants from different colleges of Ladakh, unriversity, and ITIs, as well as young people, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and seasoned business owners, created these goods. They were given the chance to gain access to markets at the national level.
The diversity of products on display, whi... |
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| | Chief Secretary reviews implementation of flagship schemes across UT Ladakh | | |
Leh, February 07 (Scoop News)-The Chief Secretary of the UT-Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of various flagship schemes across the Union Territory.
During the meeting, agendas related to the Education, Power Development, Financial Inclusion, Social Welfare, Urban Development, Health, and Tourism sectors were discussed in detail.
In the Education sector, the meeting reviewed the Samagra Shiksha programme, focusing on key educational indicators such as the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), dropout rates, and the Performance Grading Index (PGI). The progress of skill development initiatives, including the P... |
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| | Chief Secretary chairs review meeting on Social Welfare & Tribal development | | |
Leh,February 06 (Scoop News)-The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Social & Tribal Welfare Department to assess organisational structure, manpower position, and the implementation status of various welfare schemes and missions.
During the meeting, Administrative Secretary, Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Shashanka Ala, presented a detailed overview of the organisational structure and reporting framework of the department, along with a summary of the existing manpower position.
The Chief Secretary reviewed the manpower deployment in detail and examined its adequacy for effective serv... |
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| | ECI to host National Conference of State Election Commissioners | | National SEC Conference being held after a gap of over 25 years | |
Leh/Kargil,February 06 (Scoop News)-Election Commission of India (ECI) will host a National Conference of the State Election Commissioners (SECs) on February 24, 2026. State Election Commissioners of all the States/UT's of the country are expected to attend the Conference, which will be held at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The National SEC Conference is being held after a gap of over 25 years. The last such conference was held in the year 1999.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Shri Gyanesh Kumar will chair the Conference along with Election Commissioners, Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi and address the State Election Commissioners at the inaugural ceremony.
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| | GDC Drass Concludes 10-Day Educational & Cultural Tour to South India under PM-USHA | | |
Kargil, February 05 (Scoop News)-Government Degree College (GDC) Drass organised a 10-day Educational and Cultural Tour to South India under the Gender Inclusive Equity Initiative of PM-USHA, with the objective of promoting experiential learning, cultural awareness, and women empowerment. The tour was comprised of 30 girl students and accompanied by two faculty members.
The tour commenced on 27th January, 2026 with the departure of the student contingent from Drass. On 28th January 2026, the group departed from Leh, where the tour was formally flagged off by the Administrative Secretary, Higher Education, Ms. Bhanu Prabha (IAS).
As part of the itinerary, the students visited Kochi... |
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| | CEC Kargil Meets Union Minister for Culture and Tourism | | Submits Proposals to Promote Winter and Adventure Tourism | |
New Delhi, February 05 (Scoop News)-Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today met Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Ji, Hon’ble Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Government of India, in New Delhi and submitted key proposals aimed at strengthening winter and adventure tourism in Kargil district.
During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon highlighted Kargil’s vast untapped potential as a year-round tourism destination and sought the Ministry’s support for strategic interventions to enhance tourism infrastructure and employment opportunities.
At the outset, Dr. Akhoon raised the Linkipal Ski ... |
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| | Chief Secretary reviews PHE and I&FC department progress in Ladakh | | 
Leh, February 05 (Scoop News)-The Chief Secretary UT-Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance and progress of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) Departments.
During the meeting, Administrative Secretary, PHE, Rahul Sharma, presented a detailed overview of the objectives, as well as the physical and financial progress achieved under the State Development Programme (SDP). The presentation highlighted key achievements, ongoing works, and future priorities of the PHE Department.
The meeting de... |
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| | EC Tashi Congratulates Dr Padma Gurmath on UT Gold Medal and Padma Shri Award 2026 | | |
Kargil, February 04 (Scoop News)-The Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Er Punchok Tashi, on behalf of the people of Zanskar and Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, has extended warm congratulations to Dr Padma Gurmath, Director, National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, Ladakh, on being conferred with the prestigious UT Gold Medal and Padma Shri Award 2026.
In his congratulatory message, the Executive Councillor stated that the remarkable achievements of Dr Padma Gurmath are a matter of immense pride not only for Ladakh but for the entire Himalayan region. He emphasized that these national honours stand as a testament to Dr Gurmath’s unwavering dedication, visionary le... |
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| | SDM Zanskar launches Sampoornta Abhiyan in Karsha block at -19°C | | |
Zanskar, February 04 (Scoop News)-Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 under the Aspirational Block Programme, an initiative of NITI Aayog, was formally launched at Karsha Block, Zanskar. The Abhiyan is being implemented for a defined campaign period from 28 January 2026 to 14 April 2026, with a focused and time-bound approach towards saturation of key development indicators.
The public launch was held on 2 February 2026 under the ABP-Block Karsha, and was formally launched by Sh. Omkar Rajendra Gundage, IAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Zanskar, despite extreme climatic conditions with the temperature dipping to –19 degree Celsius.
The launch event was attended by Sub-Divisional level officers,... |
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