Delegation from Darchik Garkon calls on LG Kavinder

Leh, November 28/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation from Darchik-Garkon, led by Nominated Councillor Rigzen Gurmet, today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, to flag several pressing developmental and administrative concerns affecting their region.

Councillor Gurmet highlighted the urgent interventions in the Darchik–Garkon belt, which forms one of the most culturally significant and geographically sensitive areas of Ladakh. He stressed that residents of th...

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Secretary IT reviews 4G saturation progress across Ladakh

Leh, 28 Nov/ VOL News Desk/ Secretary, Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh, Shashanka Ala, chaired a meeting today to review the progress and implementation of the 4G saturation project across the Union Territory of Ladakh.

During the meeting, the Secretary conducted a detailed assessment of BSNL’s on-air 4G status, covering Civil, Army, ITBP, and media-on-air sites. She also took stock of the ongoing work on Army OFC routes, the status of tower installations, and the progress of...

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Principal GDC Kargil Flags Off Students for State Level Graphic Designing Competition

Kargil, November 28/ VOL News Desk/ Principal Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil, Diskit Angmo today flagged off the selected candidates for the State Level Graphic Designing Technology Competition. 

On the occasion, the UT Nodal Officer for Skill Courses, Higher Education UT Ladakh, instructor and the selected candidates were present.

The Principal along with the Nodal Officer interacted with the participants, encouraged them to showcase their creativity and wished them success fo...

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Diskit Mimang-si-rJabstogs Camp Concludes: Key Services Delivered to Hunder Dok Villagers

Nubra, November 27/ VOL News Desk/ Today marked the concluding day of the Mimang-si-rJabstogs outreach camp organized at the Tehsildar Office  Diskit, under the chairmanship of Niab Tehsildar Khatod Khalsar Habib Ullah for the residents of Hunder Dok. Due to the lack of internet connectivity in Hunder Dok, the services were facilitated at the administrative office for efficient and uninterrupted access to essential online-based government services.

Throughout the camp, the primary objecti...

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Ladakh Steps Up SUP Ban Enforcement and Plastic Waste Management

The Ladakh Pollution Control Committee convened a review meeting on 26/11/2025 in the Conference Hall, DC Office Leh focused on strengthening Plastic Waste Management (PWM) and accelerating the transition towards a Single Use Plastic (SUP) free Ladakh. 

The meeting was chaired by Sh. Rajesh S., IFS, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests / Chief Wildlife Warden UT-Ladakh and Member Secretary, Ladakh Pollution Control Committee (LPCC), and attended by line departments, Local bod...

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District Level India Skills Competition 2025 for Graphic Designing Technology Held at GDC Kargil

Kargil, November 27, 2025: The District Level, India Skills Competition 2025 for Graphic Designing Technology was successfully held today at Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil, providing a platform for young creative minds to showcase their talent and gain exposure in the field of modern skill development.

The programme was inaugurated by Principal GDC Kargil, Disket Angmo, along with Dr. Javed Iqbal, UT Nodal Officer for Skill Courses, Higher Education UT Ladakh, Incharge Superintend...

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Ladakh LG: PM Modi’s New India thrives on youth creativity and cultural pride

Leh, November 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a New India is firmly anchored in youth creativity, innovation and cultural pride. He said India’s future strength lies in the imagination, skills and heritage upheld by its young generation.

Addressing the Valedictory Ceremony of the State Level Kala Utsav 2025, the Lt Governor said the festival celebrates the artistic excellence ...

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LG Gupta Assures Banking Access in Remote Ladakh Areas, Meets Multiple Delegations

Leh, November 27/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation from Phobrang village today met with the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, and highlighted the urgent need for establishing ultra-small banks in remote border areas of the Union Territory. 

The delegation informed the Lt Governor  that due to Ladakh’s challenging terrain and vast distances, local residents and Army personnel are forced to travel long and difficult routes to access basic banking services.

The Lt Gov...

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NTPC Senior National Archery Selection Trial 2025 Held at KSC Sports Stadium Biamathang, Kargil

Kargil, November 28/ VOL News Desk/ The Archery Association of UT Ladakh successfully conducted the NTPC Senior National Archery Selection Trial 2025 at the Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Biamathang, providing a vital platform for archers of Ladakh to compete for selection to the upcoming National Senior Archery Championship in Telangana. The event marked a significant step in promoting competitive archery across the Union Territory.

The programme was attended by Executive Councillor an...

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Administrative Secretary visits EJM College Leh to review India Skills 2025 District-Level Competition

Leh, November 27/ VOL News Desk/ Smt. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Technical Education & Skill Development Department and Mission Director, Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM), today visited Eliezer Joldan Memorial College (EJM College) Leh to review the conduct of the District-Level IndiaSkills Competition 2025 for Graphic Design Technology.

During her visit, the Administrative Secretary inspected the competition setup, monitored student performances, interacted with ...

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