Chief Secretary chairs 5th Governing Council meeting of Ladakh Skill Development Mission

Leh, November 12/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired the 5th Governing Council Meeting of the Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM) at the Civil Secretariat, Leh. The meeting focused on key agenda points aimed at strengthening and expanding the skill development ecosystem in the Union Territory.

During the session, the council discussed and approved several important proposals including the finalization of the Annual Action Plan for FY 2025–26 and the up...

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Two-day training workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation successfully concluded in Leh

Leh, 12 Nov 2025/ VOL News Desk/ A two-day training workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) concluded today with great enthusiasm and active participation from officials of the Planning Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD). 

The workshop was organised by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DES), UT Ladakh, under the Statistical Strengthening (SSS) Sub-Scheme of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The training was conducted in collaboration ...

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Dr. Motup Angmo Honoured with the Prestigious Dr. Sharat Chandra Das Endowment ACOIN Award 2024

Dr. Angmo joined SNM Hospital, Leh, in 2017 and has been an invaluable asset to Ladakh’s health services ever since. From 2018 onwards, she has single-handedly managed the Ophthalmology Department, overseeing both outpatient and inpatient services, performing a wide range of extraocular and intraocular surgeries—including emergency procedures—and administering intravitreal injections for retinal conditions. Her exemplary dedication includes managing ophthalmic emergencies around the clock, b...

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LG Kavinder Gupta Reaffirms Focus on Public Welfare and Inclusive Development in Kargil

Kargil, November 11/ VOL News Desk/ Several delegations from different parts of Kargil today met the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at Raj Niwas, Kargil.

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Shri Rakesh Kumar, and Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shri Nitin Yadav, were also present during the meetings.

A delegation comprising Mohd Afzal and Mohd Kazim from the Medical Department met the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and put forth their requests regarding t...

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Sankoo Campus, GDC Kargil Organises Awareness Programme on Legal Awareness 

Kargil, November 11, 2025: The Sankoo Campus of Government Degree College Kargil, under the aegis of its outreach and extension activities, organized a Legal Awareness Programme today in collaboration with the Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Sankoo.

The event was graced by Madam Deldan Angmo, Munsif Judge, Tehsil Legal Services Sankoo & Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board Kargil, as the Chief Guest and Key Speaker for the occasion.

In her keynote address, Hon’ble Munsif Judge...

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Book Release Ceremony of “Rehnuma-e-Phrin” Held at Kargil

Kargil, November 11/ VOL News Desk/ The book release ceremony of “Rehnuma-e-Phrin”, authored by renowned Purgi poet Haji Mohammad Hussain Rehnuma, was organized by the Purig Cultural and Literary Society (PCLS) Kargil in collaboration with Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (LAACL) Kargil.

The event was graced by Haji Hanifa Jan, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Ladakh, as the Chief Guest. Among the distinguished guests were Khadim Hussain, Councillor Baroo-Minji Constituency, and ...

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Public Outreach Camp at Rumbak Village under the “Mimangs-Si-sJabstogs” Initiative

A public outreach camp was organized at Rumbak village under the “Mimangs-Si-sJabstogs” (Administration at Your Doorstep) initiative, aimed at bringing essential government services directly to the villagers. The camp saw active participation from the community, and Shabir Hussain, (ACR, Leh)Nodal Officer, expressed his gratitude to the residents for engaging in the process. In his address, he highlighted the importance of such outreach initiatives in addressing public grievances and resolvi...

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Animal Husbandry Department Leh Conducts ABC & AR Camps in Various Regions

VOL News Desk/ The Animal Husbandry Department, Leh, conducted Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies (AR) camps in Nyoma, Durbuk, and Nubra as part of its ongoing initiative to manage the stray dog population and control the spread of rabies.

The team sterilized and vaccinated a total of 214 stray dogs in Nyoma, Hanley, and Chushul from November 2 to November 7, 2025. Similar camps were also conducted in Skamphuk, Partapur, and Bogdang, where 317 stray dogs were sterilized and vaccinated.

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Special Training Program for Booth Level Officers Concludes Successfully

Kargil, November 11/ VOL News Desk/ The final day of the Special Training Program for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of Kargil District, covering Tehsil Kargil, was successfully conducted today at the Conference Hall, Baroo.

The training was organized by the District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner), Kargil, as part of the preparatory exercise for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.

The session commenced with Master Trainer Zakir Hussain Karbalai, wh...

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EC Er. Punchok Tashi laid foundation stone of Multipurpose Hall, inaugurates Community Park 

Zanskar, November 10/ VOL News Desk/ On the auspicious occasion of Zangla Skurim, Hon’ble Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Phunchok Tashi today laid foundation stone for construction of a Multipurpose Community Hall at Zangla approved under District capex with an estimated cost of Rs 3.17 Cr and also dedicated the newly developed Community Park near Nunnery, Zangla, a sacred monument envisioned to foster harmony, compassion, peace, and promote pilgrim tourism in the region.

The pro...

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