Leh ,November 26/ VOL News Desk/ The Zonal Education Officer, Leh, today on successfully conducted a comprehensive workshop and review meeting on School Management Committees (SMCs) and School Management and Development Committees (SMDCs) of the Leh zone under the flagship initiative of Samagra Shiksha and the Social Audit under PM Poshan.
The event was graced by the Worthy Secretary, School Education, Ms. Banu Prabha IAS, the Worthy Director, School Education, Ms. Tashi Dolma, along with the...
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SAANS Training Held at CHC Khaltse
Khaltse, November 27/ VOL News Desk/ A one-day training programme on the SAANS (Social Awareness and Actions to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully) initiative was successfully conducted today at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Khaltse, under the chairmanship of the Block Medical Officer (BMO), Khaltse, Dr. Shamim Ahmad.
The training was organised to enhance the skills and knowledge of frontline health workers in the prevention, early identification, and effective management of childhood...
Tourism Department Leh Organises First-Ever Rock Art Familiarisation Tour for Local Operators
Leh, November 26/ VOL News Desk/ The Office of the Assistant Director, Tourism Department Leh, successfully organised a One-Day Rock Art Tour of Chiling to introduce tour operators to Ladakh’s rich and ancient rock art heritage. Designed exclusively for Leh-based tour operators, the initiative aimed to highlight the importance of safeguarding Ladakh’s petroglyphs by fostering awareness, appreciation, and the thoughtful integration of rock art into tourism.
The day began with the registrat...
LG Launches Watershed Mahotsav in Leh, Calls for Youth-Led Water Conservation under PMKSY 2.0
Leh, Nov 26/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today launched the State Level Watershed Mahotsav under the Watershed Development Component–Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY) 2.0 at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, emphasising community participation, sustainable water management and long-term ecological balance in the cold-arid Himalayan region.
The programme focuses on strengthening water conservation, improving irrigation facilities an...
Aerospace Safety Section Meeting Held in Leh
Leh, November 26, A comprehensive meeting of the Aerospace Safety Section was held today under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Leh, Sonam Nurboo (JKAS) at the Mini Conference Hall of the DC Office, Leh.
The meeting commenced with a detailed presentation by Wing Commander S. Gokula Krishnan, Flight Safety Officer, Air Officer Commanding (AOC) 21 Wing, Air Force Station Leh. His presentation highlighted key safety concerns, including garbage accumulat...
DLSA Kargil celebrates Constitution Day
Kargil, November 26/ VOL News Desk/ District Legal Services Authority Kargil celebrated Constitution Day today on 26th of November, 2025 at Conference Hall, Baroo. The programme was chaired by Principal District & Session Judge Kargil / Chairman DLSA Kargil Mr. Sheikh Gowher Hussain, and attended by Secretary DLSA Kargil, Mr Chemit Yurgyal, President Bar Member, Mr. Reyaz Ahmed Khan, Panel Lawyers, Bar Members, APP District Court Kargil, Deputy Chief LADC Adv Zarina Banoo, Assistant LADC Adv...
Constitution Day Observe at District Court Complex, Leh
Leh, November 26/ VOL News Desk/ The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Leh, today observed Constitution Day at the District Court Complex, Leh. The programme was attended by Phuntsog Angmo, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Leh; Mohd Shafi Lasu, President, Bar Association Leh; APPs, Bar Members, Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Panel Lawyers, Court staff, and PLVs.
The event commenced with the reading of the Preamble to the Constitution of India by Phuntsog Angmo, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Le...
Leh Farmers Embark on Exposure Tour to CITH Srinagar for Advanced Horticulture Training
VOL News Desk/ The Department of Horticulture organized an Exposure Tour for 25 farmers of Leh district to Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Srinagar, Kashmir. The initiative aims to enhance the knowledge of different horticulture practices by getting handhold practical training regarding grafting, budding, pruning, and training techniques essential for the establishment of high-quality fruit nurseries, particularly for apricot and apple etc in the region.
During the tour, t...
WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 Concludes; Ladakhi Film “Kakthet” Shines With Top Honor
Leh, November 25/ VOL News Desk/ The prestigious WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 wrapped up on a high note, with the Ladakhi-language feature “Kakthet” (Idiot) emerging as one of the biggest winners of the event.
The film clinched the top prize in the Co-Production Features category, earning a $10,000 cash grant.
Directed by Stenzin Tankong and produced by Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam, and Rajesh Thanickan, Kakthet is an India–France co-production that brings forward a compelling narrative rooted...
UT Ladakh Advances Integration of LIFMS with PFMS for Real-Time Financial Monitoring
Leh, November 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Finance Department, UT Ladakh, convened a virtual meeting under the chairmanship of Dr. Laltinkhuma Franklin, IAS, Secretary Finance, UT Ladakh, with the Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Home Affairs, to review the proposed integration of the Ladakh Integrated Financial Management System (LIFMS) with the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
The integration aims to enable real-time budget expenditure tracking and monitoring, while also facilita...