| LAHDC Kargil Deploys New Ambulances to Boost Emergency Healthcare in Remote Areas | | |
Kargil, May 14 (Scoop News)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today formally handed over newly procured Ecco Ambulances at Qambar Ali Akhoon Memorial (QAAM) Hospital, Kargil for deployment in various health institutions and far-flung areas of the district.
The fully equipped Basic life support ambulances have been procured under the District Capex Budget 2025-26 with the objective of strengthening emergency healthcare services and ensuring timely transportation facilities for patients, particularly in remote and underserved regions of Ka... | | Read More |
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| Sacred Holy Buddha Relics Return to Leh, Inspiring Massive Gathering of Monks, Nuns, and Devotees | |  at Dharma centre
Leh, May 14 (Scoop News)-The sacred Holy Buddha Relics, after completing their revered visit to Zanskar, returned to Leh this morning and have been ceremonially placed at the Dharma Centre for public veneration and prayers. The relics will remain in Leh for two days before departing for Delhi on May 15, following a deeply spiritual journey that has drawn devotees, monks, nuns, and members of ... | | Read More |
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| A Grand Tapestry of Folk Traditions Marks Final Cultural Evening in Leh | | 
Leh, May 14 (Scoop News)-The concluding evening of the cultural celebrations organised in connection with the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha brought Leh Main Market alive with a rich showcase of folk traditions, music and dance, marking the culmination of days of spiritual devotion and cultural festivities in Ladakh.
Organised by the Administration of the Union Territory ... | | Read More |
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| Day 11 of Yoga Session conducted at MIMC by Yoga Expert Rohit Rawat | | 
Leh, May 12 (Scoop News)- The eleventh day of the ongoing Yoga and Meditation Session at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh, was conducted by renowned yoga teacher Rohit Rawat from The Yoga Institute, Mumbai.
The session witnessed enthusiastic participation, who actively engaged in various yoga practices aimed at promoting physical well-being, mental peace, and holis ... | | Read More |
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| Peace Walk and Bum-sKhor Procession Draws Large Gathering in Choglamsar | | 
Leh,May 12 (Scoop News)- A Peace Walk and Bum-sKhor procession was organised today from the Dharma Centre by the Ladakh Gonpa Association and Ladakh Buddhist Association in connection with the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha.
The procession witnessed the participation of nearly 1,000 Venerable monks and nuns representing monasteries from across the Ladakh region. A large ... | | Read More |
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| CEC Kargil Welcomes Newly Appointed Director Social and Tribal Welfare | | |
Kargil, May 12 (Scoop News)- Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today warmly welcomed the newly appointed Director of Social and Tribal Welfare, Zahida Banoo, at the Council Secretariat, LAHDC Kargil.
During the interaction, the CEC extended his best wishes to Zahida Banoo for her new assignment and expressed hope that her tenure would further strengthen the implementation of welfare and developmental initiatives for the benefit of the people, particularly marginalized and tribal communities.
Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Aga Sy... | | Read More |
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| DC and ADDC Kargil Review Water Supply Schemes in Chiktan and Sankoo Areas | | |
Kargil, May 11(Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Shri Rakesh Kumar, IAS, and Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kargil today jointly chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission in Chiktan and Sankoo subdivisions.
The meeting was attended by the concerned district and sectoral officers including officials from PHE, PWD R&B, PMGSY, Health, Rural Development and other line departments.
At the outset, a detailed presentation was made regarding the physical and finan... | | Read More |
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| Chief Secretary reviews Leh Old Town upgradation and beautification plan | | |
Leh, May 11(Scoop News)- The Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review the proposed upgradation and beautification works for Leh Old Town aimed at enhancing the heritage value, public infrastructure, and overall visitor experience in the historic area.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the stage-wise implementation of various components of the project, including streetscape improvement, heritage lighting, installation of uniform signage, façade enhancement, pedestrian-friendly pathways, and overall urban beautification measures. Th... | | Read More |
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| Er. Punchok Tashi Facilitates Newly Appointed DC & SP of Zanskar District | | |
Zanskar, May 10(Scoop News)-In a significant step towards strengthening governance in the newly created Zanskar District, Executive Councilor (EC) for Zanskar Development Authority, Er. Punchok Tashi, formally welcomed and facilitated the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Superintendent of Police (SP) at Tourist Bangkow Padum.
During the occasion, EC Tashi urged all Heads of Departments (HODs) to extend their full cooperation and support in accelerating the development process of the district. He emphasized that the creation of Zanskar District marks a historic milestone, brin... | | Read More |
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| Thousands Gather at Jivetsal as Sacred Buddha Relics Draw Devotees on Eighth Day | | |
Jivetsal, May 09(Scoop News)-The eighth day of the public exposition and veneration of the sacred relics of Gautama Buddhawitnessed an extraordinary response at Jivetsal, where devotees from different parts of Ladakh assembled in large numbers to pay homage and receive blessings.
The spiritual gathering saw the participation of nearly 7,000 devotees, including visitors from the Kargil region, who arrived throughout the day to take part in the holy occasion. The venue remained filled with worshippers from morning till evening, highlighting the strong spiritual significance attached to the r... | | Read More |
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| DC, SP Drass interact with Pensioners and Senior Citizen | | |
Drass, May 09(Scoop News)-All Pensioners & Senior Citizens Welfare Association of Drass organized a programme today to welcome Drass District’s newly appointed Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) and Superintendent of Police Ishtiyaq Ahmad Kacho (JKPS) at Dak Bungalow Drass.
The dignitaries were received with a khataqs ceremony amid enthusiasm and participation from pensioners and senior citizens.
The President of the association Nissar Hussain welcomed the dignitaries and participants. He expressed happiness over the announcement of Drass as a new District on 28 April this year... | | Read More |
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| 2nd National Lok Adalat in Kargil Disposes 381 Cases, Settles Over ₹19.7 Lakh | | |
Kargil, May 09(Scoop News)- May 09, 2026: As per the direction of Ladakh Legal Services Authority, the District Legal Services Authority Kargil organized 2nd National Lok Adalat today on 9th of May 2026 and whereas the Pre Lok Adalat sessions commenced from 4th of May to 8th of May, 2026.
During the Lok Adalat, six benches where constituted to resolve the different kinds of cases through amicable settlement and compromise, pending in all courts of district Kargil, like Criminal Compoundable Matters, Civil disputes, Cheque bounce Cases under NI Act, Bank Recovery Cases, MACT, Labour cases... | | Read More |
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| DC Leh visited Chumur, the first village situated along the Indo-China border | |  Chumur/Leh, May 09(Scoop News)- Deputy Commissioner Leh, Romil Singh Donk, along with Deputy Commissioner Changthang, Nitish Rajora, visited Chumur, the first village of Changthang district situated along the Indo-China border.
Chumur is a remote border village with around 24 households, known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional nomadic lifestyle. Surrounded by vast high-altitude mo ... | | Read More |
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