Public Outreach Camp Held at MES Colony Under Mimang–Si–sJabstogs Initiative

Leh, December 10/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing “Mimang–Si–sJabstogs – Administration at Your Doorstep” initiative, a public outreach camp was successfully conducted at the MES Colony Community Hall, Agling, under the supervision of Nodal Officer Dr. Tundup Namgial, Deputy Director, PGF, Upshi, Leh, with the aim of extending government services and welfare schemes directly to the public.

The programme began with a warm reception accorded by the Nambardars to the Nodal Officer, off...

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Government Primary School Chuchot upgraded to ‘Ladakh Model School’

Leh, Dec 08/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards strengthening the education ecosystem in rural areas, Government Primary School Basgorong, Chuchot, has been formally upgraded to Ladakh Model School Chuchot.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha, along with the Director, School Education, Tashi Dolma. Senior officers, including the DEPO and ZEPO, as well as school staff, students, parents, and community represe...

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Various delegations call on LG Ladakh

Leh, December 9/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, met several delegations at the LG Secretariat to discuss key local issues concerning women’s empowerment, healthcare, sports infrastructure, and youth development.

Kunzes Dolma, Vice President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association, sought the Lt Governor’s intervention for the establishment of a UT-level Commission for Women—on the lines of similar bodies in other States and Union Territories—to e...

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LAHDC Kargil Launches “Padega Kargil Badega Kargil” Initiative to Improve Standard of School Education

Kargil, December 09/ VOL News Desk/ Under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, the launching ceremony of “Padega Kargil Badega Kargil” was inaugurated today. The initiative aims to assess the overall development and learning outcomes of school children across the Kargil district.

The ceremony commenced with opening remarks by the Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, who briefed about the objectives and framewo...

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Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute organises Consultative Workshop on Sericulture Development in Ladakh

Kargil, December 09/ VOL News Desk/ Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute (CSR&TI), Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Galandar, Pampore, in collaboration with the University of Ladakh, organized a Consultative Workshop on “Sericulture Development in Ladakh” today at Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.

The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from around 100 stakeholders, including heads and representatives of all major line departments of Kargil. 

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LG Inaugurates Upgraded Ladakh Model School, Pushes NEP 2020 for Inclusive Education

Leh, December 8/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, inaugurated the newly upgraded Ladakh Model School, earlier a Primary Model School and now functioning as a Middle School under the Samagra Shiksha programme, marking a decisive advancement in the region’s education sector.

Addressing a packed audience comprising parents, students and teachers, the Lt Governor remarked that the upgradation of the school represents a crucial, long-term investmen...

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Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal inspects key development projects in Leh

Leh, December 08/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, conducted a series of visits to various developmental sites in Leh to review the ongoing progress of major infrastructure works.

The Chief Secretary first visited the newly constructed UT Secretariat Building, Leh, where he assessed the progress of works and directed the executing agency to expedite the remaining tasks while maintaining high quality standards. He further instructed the agency to ensure that ...

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Dedication of 10 MVA Power transformer to Public, installed and commissioned at Chuchot Substation

Leh, 08th December/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary Power and NRE Department Sh. Rudra Goud PT (IAS) dedicated a newly commissioned 10 MVA Power Transformer for public utility on 08th December 2025. Chief Engineer Ladakh PDD Sh. Tsewang Paljor, Superintending Engineer PDD Sh. Tundup Spalzang, Executive Engineer STD Leh Smt. Rinchen Wangmo along with other officers of PDD and executing agencies attended the event. 

The project has been executed by the Sub-Transmission Division ...

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Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Hanulungpa Bridge

Khaltse, December 08/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, virtually inaugurated the Hanulungpa Bridge—one among the 125 infrastructure projects—on the Khaltse–Batalik road near Hydropower House Hanu, yesterday on 7th December. The event was graced by the Commanding Officer, 96 Field Regiment, Col. Manoj Yadav; Sub Divisional Magistrate, Khaltse, Mohd Sharif; and the OIC GREF, Omkar Nath.

Constructed under Project Vijayak by 16 BRTF, 81 RCC, BRO , the Hanulungpa Bridg...

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Zonal Level Annual Award Distribution Ceremony 2025 Held at Dak Bungalow Drass

Drass, December 08/ VOL News Desk/ The Teachers Welfare Association Drass, in collaboration with the Zonal Education Office Drass, successfully organized the Zonal Level Annual Award Distribution Day 2025 today at the Dak Bungalow Drass. The event celebrated the achievements of meritorious students and emphasized the collective responsibility of the community, parents, and administration in enhancing the education system of Drass.

The ceremony was honoured by the presence of Mr. Zakir Hus...

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