| World Heritage Day 2026 Celebrated in Leh | |  with Scholarly Focus on Safeguarding Ladakh’s Ancient Rock Art
Leh, April 18 (Scoop News)-World Heritage Day 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and intellectual engagement in Leh under the theme “Ancient Art, Modern Challenges: Safeguarding Petroglyphs and Shaping Tourism Circuits in Ladakh.”
The day-long programme was organised by the Department of Tourism & Culture, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of ... | | Read More |
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| Pre-Launch Ceremony of “Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata” Held in Leh | | 
Leh, April 18 (Scoop News)- The pre-launch ceremony of the “Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata” was held today at Hotel Grand Dragon, Leh, marking an important step toward the upcoming sacred exposition in Ladakh. The event coincided with the observance of World Heritage Day and brought together members of civil society, officials, and spiritual leaders.
Addressing the gathering, ... | | Read More |
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| EJM College Leh Celebrates World Heritage Day 2026 | | |
Leh, April 18 (Scoop News)- The Department of Anthropology, Government Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh, successfully organized the celebration of World Heritage Day 2026 with the objective of creating awareness about the importance of preserving cultural and historical heritage.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Shivanshi Nehria, who highlighted the significance of World Heritage Day and emphasized the need to safeguard the rich cultural legacy.
This was followed by an introduction to the importance and global relevance of heritage conservation.
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| Heritage Walk Marks World Heritage Day Celebrations in Kargil | | |
Kargil, April 18 (KIP)-World Heritage Day 2026 was celebrated with enthusiasm and community participation in Kargil through a meaningful Heritage Walk organized in and around Goma village. The programme was held under the global theme “Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of Conflicts and Disasters,” highlighting the urgent need to safeguard cultural heritage in vulnerable regions like Ladakh.
The event was graced by the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Shri Rakesh Kumar, who attended as the Chief Guest and formally flagged off the Heritage Walk. Renowned Architect Fa... | | Read More |
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| NCC Combined Ceremony conducts at EJM College Leh | | 
Leh, April 17 (Scoop News)- The NCC Unit of EJM College, Leh successfully organized a grand NCC Combined Ceremony – Freshers, Farewell, Rank Conferment, and Felicitation Programme at the college campus today. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from NCC cadets, faculty members, and distinguished guests.
The programme was graced by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, ... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary reviews preparations at key sites ahead of Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition | | 
Leh, April 17 (Scoop News)-The Chief Secretary UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, conducted an extensive visit to various key locations in Leh to review the ongoing preparations for the forthcoming Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Administrative Secretaries Shurvir Singh, Sanjit Rodrigues, and Bhanu Prabha, along with the Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Nodal Officer ... | | Read More |
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| "Jung sJabs" Programme to Strengthen Public Outreach and Welfare Delivery Conducted | | at Chumathang village under Nyoma subdivision | |
Nyoma, April 16 (Scoop News)- The “Jung sJabs” Programme under the Administrative at Doorstep successfully conducted at Chumathang village under the chairmanship of Sh. Tashi Chhostak, Naib Tehsildar, Niabat Chumathang.
The programme aimed to strengthen public outreach, enhance awareness, and ensure effective delivery of government welfare schemes and services at the grassroots level.
During the camp, various public services and awareness activities were provided to the residents.
Officials from several departments actively participated in the camp and provided on-spot services and ... | | Read More |
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| Value Addition and Global Market Linkages Take Centre Stage at Apricot Workshop in Leh | | |
Leh, April 16 (Scoop News)- The Department of Horticulture, Union Territory of Ladakh, successfully organized a two-day National Workshop on “Enhancing Apricot Cultivation and Value Chain Development in Ladakh” at the Grand Dragon Hotel, Leh.
Centered around the theme “Building Foundations from Soil to Harvest and Addressing Farmer and Institutional Challenges,” the workshop brought together policymakers, technical experts, entrepreneurs, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and farmers to deliberate on strengthening Ladakh’s apricot value chain—from production to processing and mark... | | Read More |
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| District Police Kargil Conducts Orientation Programme for Ladakh Police Aspirants | | |
Kargil, April 15 (Scoop News)-District Police Kargil organised an orientation programme for constable aspirants appearing in the upcoming Ladakh Police Recruitment written examination. The programme was held at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
The programme was chaired by SSP Kargil Shri Nitin Yadav (IPS) in presence of Additional SP Kargil Shri Ishtiyaq Ahmad Kacho (JKPAS), DySP DAR Kargil Shri Tundup Dorjey and other officials of District Police Kargil.
Welcoming the participants, Additional SP Kargil Kacho Ishtyaq briefed about the Orientation Programmes which have been... | | Read More |
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| Administrative Secretary Law Qureshi Tariq Mehmood Reviews Pending Cases | | |
Kargil, April 15 (Scoop News)- Qureshi Tariq Mehmood, Administrative Secretary, Law, Union Territory of Ladakh, convened a meeting with the Associate Law Officers of the Department of Law & Justice posted in various directorates and departments to review the pending cases and matters of various departments of the UT Administration.
During the meeting, the Administrative Secretary, Law, took stock of various matters pertaining to the departments and specifically reviewed the status of cases pending before the Central Administrative Tribunal Srinagar Bench.
Emphasizing the importance of... | | Read More |
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| GAD Holds interactive session on Recruitment Rules and Promotion with UPSC Secretary | | |
Leh, April 15 (Scoop News)-The General Administration Department (GAD), UT Ladakh, convened an interactive session under the chairmanship of Shashi Ranjan Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), at the Grand Dragon, Leh.
The meeting deliberated upon key matters related to Recruitment Rules and promotion policies, with a focus on streamlining administrative procedures and ensuring efficiency in personnel management within the Union Territory.
During the discussion, Shashi Ranjan Kumar emphasised the importance of well-defined Recruitment Rules and transparent p... | | Read More |
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| Goma Minjee Blooms with festivity as Apricot Blossom Festival 2026 concludes in Kargil | | 
Kargil, April 15 (Scoop News)-As part of the series of ongoing events held across the UT of Ladakh in connection with the Apricot Blossom Festival, 2026 organized by the Department of Tourism, events in Kargil District concluded on a vibrant and celebratory note at Goma Minjee here today.
The event encapsulated the essence of the festival, celebrating one of nature’s most enchanting season ... | | Read More |
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