Surprise Inspection of Government Offices in Zanskar
1/13/2026 11:41:30 PM

Zanskar,January 13 (Scoop News)-On the directions of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Zanskar, a Committee headed by Shri Mohd Hassan, Tehsildar, Zanskar and comprising the Accounts Officer, ZDA and the Block Development Officer, Zanskar conducted a surprise inspection of various Government offices today to assess punctuality, attendance, and delivery of public services.

During the inspection of CHC, Padum, the Committee scrutinized the attendance registers and verified the leave accounts, inspected medical machinery, and took stock of medicines and other allied items available at the heal...
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Drass Winter Carnival ‘Jashn-e-Fateh’ concludes at Drass
1/13/2026 10:51:51 PM

Kargil, January 13 (Scoop News)-The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the closing ceremony of the Drass Winter Carnival ‘Jashn-e-Fateh’ – 2026, organised by the Fire and Fury Corps at the Ice Hockey Stadium, Drass.

The grand finale marked the conclusion of a 10-day celebration of sports, culture, and community spirit, held ami ...
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CEC Dr Jaffer Akhoon flags off school students on exposure tour
1/13/2026 12:05:36 AM

Kargil, January 12 (Scoop News)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off an exposure tour outside UT Ladakh for the students of Government PM SHRI Higher Secondary School, Bhimbet, Kargil, under the PM SHRI AWP&B 2025–26.

The flag-off ceremony was attended by Secretary, School and Higher Education, UT Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha; Cou ...
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CEC Kargil Welcomes New Ladakh Chief Secretary
1/13/2026 12:03:55 AM
Key Developmental Issues Discussed

Kargil, January 12 (Scoop News)-Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today welcomed the newly appointed Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Mr. Ashish Kundra, at the Council Secretariat, Kargil, and held an introductory meeting with him at the Conference Hall of the Council Secretariat.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor Kacho Mohd Fe ...
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Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra Visits Sites of Strategic and Tourism Importance in Kargil
1/12/2026 5:06:59 AM


Kargil, January 11 (Scoop News)-On the second day of his visit to Kargil, Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra (IAS) toured several strategically important and tourism-related locations including Hundurman View Point, Sangam View Point and the Indian Army’s Post-43 located beyond Kharul.

At Hunderman, the Chief Secretary visited the LOC View Point which is being developed under the S ...
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Delegations Meet New Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra in Kargil
1/12/2026 4:54:48 AM

Kargil, January 11 (Scoop News)-Several delegations from Kargil met with the Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra (IAS), to discuss matters concerning social welfare, education, tourism, sports, transport, infrastructure, and community development. The interactions highlighted the commitment of both the administration and local communities toward inclusive development, social harmony and economic growth. All of them welcomed him to Kargil.

During the interactions, Administrative Secretaries Bhanu Prabha and Moses Kunzang; SSP Kargil Nitin Yadav and ADC Kargil Imteeaz Kacho were prese...
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Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra Conducts First Visit of Kargil After Assuming Charge
1/11/2026 11:07:27 AM


Kargil, January 10 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra (IAS) today arrived in Kargil on his maiden visit after assuming charge. The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Administrative Secretary, Education, Ms. Bhanu Prabha; Administrative Secretary, Public Health Engineering (PHE), Rahul Sharma; Director, Health & Medical Education; Chief Engineer, Public Works Department ...
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Chief Secretary Shri Ashish Kundra visits Lamayuru Monastery
1/10/2026 11:43:33 PM

Leh, January 10 (Scoop News)- The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today visited the historic Lamayuru Monastery, one of the most revered spiritual and cultural landmarks of the region, and held interactions with local residents, monks, and representatives of the area.

During the visit, the villagers and monastery representatives apprised the Chief Secre ...
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A meeting on the Aspirational Block Programme was chaired by CPO, Leh
1/10/2026 11:35:08 PM
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Leh,January 10 (Scoop News)- t the outset, the Chair informed that the Govt. of India has designated a Secretary as the Nodal Officer for overseeing the Aspirational Block Programme, in the Leh district. He apprised that the Nodal Officer is taking review of the scheme shortly and emphasised on participants to fully prepare for the forthcoming meeting.

The CPO then reviewed indicator-wise data of Rubsho village and urged the concerned departments to develop a clear and detailed understanding of each indicator. He highlighted discrepancies observed in the data and stressed the importance...
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Islamia Public School, Leh, organizes A Drug De-addiction Awareness Camp
1/10/2026 10:57:35 AM

Leh, January 09 (Scoop News)-A Drug De-addiction Awareness Camp was organised at Islamia Public School, Leh, on 8 January 2026 to sensitise students, parents, and teachers about the growing problem of substance abuse in the district and its serious health and social consequences.

The programme was attended by Shri Ghulam Mohd, JKAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, as the Chief Guest, along with Shri Shamim Ahmad, SHO Leh. Dr Padma Angmo, Head of the Psychiatry and De-addiction Department, SNM Hospital, Leh, delivered the keynote address and presented recent data from the Psychiatry ...
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Smile Foundation-CDSL-Ladakh organizes an awareness programme on Myopia and Cataract
1/10/2026 10:20:10 AM

Gya-Miru Village, Ladakh,January 09 (Scoop News)-Smile Foundation, in collaboration with the CDSL-Ladakh Team, successfully organised an awareness programme on Myopia and Cataract in Gya-Miru Village, Ladakh. The programme aimed to educate the local community about prevention, early detection, and management of common eye disorders. A total of 25 beneficiaries participated in the event.

The awareness session was led by Dr. Junaid Fayaz (MBBS), who delivered an interactive and informative talk. He highlighted the early signs and symptoms of Myopia and Cataract, emphasised the importance o...
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Training under MIDH Sponsored Project Unlocks Sustainable Farming
1/8/2026 10:47:45 PM

Leh, January 08 (Scoop News)-A one-day training and awareness programme was organised today under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) at Basgo village by the School of Agriculture Science and Technology (SAS&T), University of Ladakh, Stakna Campus, in collaboration with KVK-Nyoma. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of more than 50 farmers from the regio ...
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Awareness Program on Drug Abuse and Preventive Measures held at Taxi Stand, Kargil
1/8/2026 10:23:08 PM

Kargil, January 08 (Scoop News)- Drugs De-addiction Centre Kargil (DDAC) in collaboration with IKMT, JUIAK & Taxi Operators Union Kargil organized an awareness program on drug abuse and its preventive measures at Taxi Stand, Kargil. Drivers from the Taxi Union, Bus Union, Tata Mobile Union, 407 Union, and other transport unions actively participated in the program.

The program began with an introductory speech by the Project Coordinator, DDAC Kargil, who highlighted the growing concern of drug abuse in Kargil District. He also informed the participants about the free treatment facilities...
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Together, let us continue to work for a drug-free Kargil
Cooperative Department UT Ladakh conducts 03 Day training on RCS Portal in Leh
1/8/2026 10:22:00 PM


Leh, January 08 (Scoop News)- The Cooperative Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh successfully organised a three-day training programme on the Registrar Cooperative Societies (RCS) Portal from January 1 to 3, 2026 at the DC Conference Hall, Leh.

The training was conducted as part of the initiative to strengthen cooperatives through IT intervention, aimed at enhancing digital governance and expediting cooperative administration in the Union Territory.

The training programme was conducted by Velosis Pvt. Ltd., the project vendor for the RCS Portal. The sessions included detail...
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