Administrative Services Reach Nimoo Village under Ongoing “Mimang-Si-Sjabstogs” Drive

Leh, November 14/ VOL News Desk/ Under the ongoing “Mimang-Si-Sjabstogs” (Administration at Your Doorstep) initiative, the District Administration, Leh, organised a public outreach camp at Nimoo village today. The event marked the fifth day of the series of outreach camps being conducted across the district since November 10.

The camp was attended by Nodal Officer Padma Angmo (JKAS), Assistant Director Tourism, Leh, along with officers and officials from various departments and local vill...

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Call for Uniform Holiday Recognition in Ladakh

VOL News Desk/ Mohmad Haneefa, Member of Parliament for the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency & Nasreen Maryam President Anjuman Imamia Women Wing Leh, has formally requested the inclusion of Eid-e-Ghadir, Shah-e-Qadir, and Arbaeen as Gazette Holidays across the entire Union Territory of Ladakh.

In a letter addressed to the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, MP Haneefa brought attention to the fact that while these occasions hold significant religious and cultural impo...

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LG Gupta Inspects Indoor Ice Hockey Rink in Leh, Eyes Ladakh as Winter Sports Capital

Leh, Nov 13/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inspected the under-construction international-standard indoor ice hockey rink at NDS Stadium, Leh. 

During the visit, the Lt Governor lauded Ladakh’s remarkable rise as the nerve centre of ice hockey in India, pointing out that players from the region constitute a significant share of both the men’s and women’s national teams. He reiterated the UT Administration’s unwavering commitment to nu...

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First Lady Bindu Gupta Launches ‘Annie’ Braille Kits for Inclusive Education in Ladakh

Leh, Nov 13/ VOL News Desk/ The First Lady of Ladakh, Smt. Bindu Gupta, emphasized the significance of inclusive education and empowering children with special needs, underscoring that every child deserves equal access to quality learning opportunities. She said true progress lies in building an education system that fosters empathy, confidence, and self-reliance among all learners, ensuring that no child is left behind.

Smt. Bindu Gupta was speaking at the inaugural distribution ceremony...

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UT Administration of Ladakh Notifies 50% Fare Concession and Reserved Seats for PWD

Leh, November 13/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and ensuring ease of mobility for persons with disabilities, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued S.O. 124, granting 50% concession on standard passenger fares for individuals belonging to specific categories of persons with disabilities as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

As per the notification issued by the Transport Department, this fare conces...

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GMDC Zanskar Holds Valedictory Function for Free KSSRB Coaching Programme

Zanskar, November 13/ VOL News Desk/ Government Model Degree College (GMDC) Zanskar held a Valedictory Function to mark the successful completion of the two-month free KSSRB Coaching Programme at the college. The initiative was made possible with the support of Hon’ble Executive Councillor Er. Punchok Tashi, Mr. Stanzin Jigmat (Councillor, Karsha), Mr. Stanzin Lakpa (Councillor, Cha), and the Contractor Association Zanskar.

The programme was organized under the supervision of Dr. Amjad Al...

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Zanskar’s Traditional ‘Local Butter (Zanskar Mar)’ Secures FSSAI Registration, Boosting Indigenous Branding Efforts

Kargil, November 14/ VOL News Desk/ Under the guidance of the Worthy Secretary, Higher Education Department, UT Ladakh, and the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, Government Model Degree College Zanskar, the college has successfully registered “Local Butter (Zanskar Mar)” with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

This achievement marks an important step toward branding one of the most valuable yet unrecognized traditional products of the Zanskar Valley. Z...

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Chief Secretary visits the newly established Automated Vehicle Inspection & Certification Centre at Phyang

Leh, November 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Union Territory of Ladakh took a major stride toward modernizing its transport infrastructure with the visit of Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal to the newly established Automated Vehicle Inspection and Certification Centre (ICC) at Phyang. The centre marks a significant step in introducing scientific, transparent, and technology-driven vehicle fitness testing across the region.

During his visit, Dr. Kotwal inspected the advanced testing facilities at ...

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Special Training Program for AEROs, BLO Supervisors, DEOs on Handling of Various Election Apps

Kargil, November 12, 2025: A Special Training Program for Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), Booth Level Officer (BLO) Supervisors, and Data Entry Operators (DEOs) of Kargil District on the handling of various election-related applications 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 pre-preparatory exercise for the upcoming Special Intensive Revisio...

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Mimangs-Si-Sjabstogs: Administration at Your Doorstep conducted at Chuchot Shamma

Leh, November 12–The outreach campaign “Mimangs-Si-Sjabstogs  “Administration at Your Doorstep” was hosted today at the community hall in Chuchot Shamma, bringing multiple departments directly into the community. 

Nodal Officer Deldan Angmo extended a warm welcome to department officials and village residents who actively participated in the event.

The camp featured participation from the Agriculture, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Health (PHC Chuchot), Agriculture & Horticulture, Education...

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