Ladakh Administration Launches New Bus Service Between Diskit and Skampuk in Nubra Sub-Division

Nubra, November 8, 2025: The Ladakh Administration today inaugurated a new bus service connecting Diskit and Skampuk in the Nubra Sub-Division, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the local residents.

The bus was flagged off by Shri Tufail Iqbal, JKAS, Tehsildar Diskit, during a ceremony held at 11:00 AM, attended by villagers from Skampuk, Partapur, Hunder, and Diskit.

The newly introduced service will operate twice daily between Skampuk and Diskit, providing a reliable mode of transportation for both villagers and government employees.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Tufail Iqbal said, “The introduction of this bus service will greatly ease the daily travel challenges faced by the people of Nubra and ensure better connectivity between villages and administrative centers.”

The initiative reflects the Ladakh Administration’s commitment to enhancing public transport facilities and ensuring equitable development across remote regions of the Union Territory.