Wednesday, August 26, 2026
 
 Ladakh News
DC Drass Reviews Status of Drinking Water Tap Connections Under JJM
Directs Officials to Ensure Water Supply to Every Village
Drass, August 25 (Scoop News)-The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), took a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the status of drinking water tap connections and the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across Drass District. The meeting was attended by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vishal Atri; Executive Engineer, PHE (Jal Shakti) Division; Tehsildar (HQ) to Deputy Commissioner; concerned Junior Engineers of Drass and Bhimbat Blocks, besides other concerned officials. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of various water supply projects and schemes, including those at Manman, Tesar, Tololing, Pandrass Colony and other local...

UIDAI Organises Mega Training Programme for Aadhaar Operators and Supervisors in Kargil
Kargil, August 25 (Scoop News)-UIDAI organized a Mega Training Programme for Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Operators and Supervisors from Kargil, Drass and Zanskar districts of the UT of Ladakh on 25th August 2026 at Kargil. The programme was inaugurated by Sh. Jagdish Kumar, Director, UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh. The training witnessed the participation of around 55 Aadhaar operators and supervisors from various departments across UT Ladakh, including the Department of Information Technology, Education Department, ICDS, BSNL, CSCs, J&K Bank, Army Postal Service and India Post. The programme covered the Aadhaar Enrolment & Update ecosystem, Universal Client (UC) features, opera...

Dr. Shamim Ahmad Assumes Charge as First Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent
Dr. Shamim Ahmad Assumes Charge as First Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent, Sham District. Khaltse, August 25 (Scoop News)-Dr. Shamim Ahmad today formally assumed charge as the First Chief Medical Officer/Medical Superintendent of Sham District, marking a significant milestone for the newly created district. On his arrival at Nurla, he was accorded a warm reception by BMO Khalltse Dr. Javed Ahmad and the medical staff. At Balu Khar, Dr. Shamim Ahmad received a traditional and enthusiastic welcome from the Nambardar, Khaltse; District President, INC Sham District; President, Merchant Association Sham; President, Stone Carving Society, Khaltse; and Vice President, Youth ...

Chief Secretary Inpects Polytechnic College Leh Facilities
Calls for Industry-Linked and Future-Ready Technical Education
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, today inspected the newly constructed and existing facilities of Government Polytechnic College (Choglamsar) and reviewed the institution’s infrastructure, academic programmes, laboratories, workshops, student facilities and skill development initiatives. The visit included a detailed review of the newly constructed offices, computer laboratories, classrooms, workshops, Computer-Based Test (CBT) room, staff quarters, skill training block, and cafeteria and hostel facilities. The Chief Secretary reviewed the status of furnishing and procurement and sought updates on the operationalization of the newly created f...

Finance Department Organises One-Day Training/Workshop for Finance Personne
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-The Finance Department, UT of Ladakh, organised a one-day training/workshop for finance personnel today at the NIELIT Conference Hall, Leh, with participants joining through video conferencing from Kargil, Zanskar, Changthang, Sham, Nubra and Drass. The programme was inaugurated by Sh. Ashish Kundra, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, who attended as the Chief Guest. The training focused on key aspects of financial management, including GFR 2017, DFPR 2024, procurement procedures, LIFMS, leave rules, medical reimbursement, financial concurrence and procurement compliance. Technical sessions were delivered by senior officers of the Finance Department, ...

KVK Nyoma Boosts Changthang’s Agricultural Growth Through Mushroom Training and Weather Advisories
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-In a concerted effort to promote sustainable rural development, economic self-reliance and climate-resilient agriculture in the high-altitude Changthang region, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Nyoma, University of Ladakh, successfully conducted a two-day training and awareness programme on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation and Agro-Advisory Services on August 21 and 22, 2026. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from 43 farmers and rural youth from the Changthang region. The training was designed to introduce farmers and rural youth to alternative and high-value livelihood opportunities suitable for the challenging climatic conditions of Changthang, wh...

CBC organizes awareness programme on VB-G RAM G Act in Leh
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)-A one-day Integrated and Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G) was organized at EJM College, Leh. The programme was inaugurated by Sh Tufail Iqbal, District Panchayat Officer, Leh, who was also the Chief Guest. Sh Zahoor Hussain, Asst Professor from the Faculty of Social Sciences, EJM college attended the programme as the Guest of Honour. The programme, which aimed to create awareness about the recently introduced AB-G RAM G Act, was organised by the Leh Field Office of the Central Bureau of Communication, (CBC) a media unit Ministry of Information and Broadcast...

Chief Secretary Inaugurates Training Programme for Finance Personnel on GFR, DFPR and Procurement Procedures
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)- Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today inaugurated a one-day training programme for finance personnel of UT Ladakh on the General Financial Rules (GFR), Delegation of Financial Powers Rules (DFPR), procurement of goods, services and works, financial concurrence and procurement compliance, organised by the Finance Department. Welcoming the participants, Finance Secretary, IA&AS, Tsewang Tharchin, highlighted the importance of continuous capacity building and handholding of finance personnel in dealing with financial and procedural matters. He said the training would provide an opportunity to address practical issues faced by officia...

Administrative Secretary, HUDD Inspects Development Projects in Leh
Leh, August 24 (Scoop News)- Administrative Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), UT Ladakh, Shri Arava Gopi Krishna, today inspected various ongoing developmental and infrastructure projects being executed by the department in Leh and reviewed their progress, quality and utilisation. The Administrative Secretary first visited the under-construction Office Complex at Dambuchan, Agling, Leh, where he inspected the ongoing construction works and took stock of the progress made so far. He directed the concerned officers and executing agency to expedite the remaining works and ensure timely completion of the project while maintaining the prescribed quality standards...

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