Leh, UT Ladakh/ VOL News Desk/ The Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, Union Territory of Ladakh, organized a state-level celebration of Veer Bal Diwas 2025 (26 December 2025) to honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of children.
The programme commenced with the live telecast of the address by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, who distributed the “Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar” on the occasion.
The state-level programme was graced by the Deputy...
VOL News Desk/ Five-Day Bhoti Training Programme Commences at DIET, Leh Leh, 26 December 2025 — A Five-Day Bhoti Training Programme on the newly framed Bhoti textbooks for Foundational and Primary Classes commenced today at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh.
The objective of the training programme is to orient teachers with the newly developed Bhoti textbooks for Nursery, LKG, UKG, and Classes I & II, and to strengthen pedagogical practices at the foundational and ...
LEH, Dec 26/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today visited Gurdwara Pather Sahib on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas to pay homage to the unparalleled courage and supreme sacrifice of Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji, Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji, and Mata Gujri Ji.
The Lt Governor bowed in reverence to the extraordinary bravery, unwavering faith, and martyrdom of the Sahibzadas, the revered sons of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and Mata Gujri Ji,...
Leh, Dec 26/ VOL News Desk/ Various delegations called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today at the LG Secretariat, and shared their concerns relating to youth welfare, education, health, sports, employment, and veterans’ welfare.
A delegation of STL doctors from Leh district submitted a representation regarding an alleged discrepancy in NEET PG (Medical) state counselling under the UT Ladakh reservation quota. They sought the Hon’ble Lt Governor’s inter...
Kargil, December 26/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended the inaugural ceremony of the newly constructed Indoor Stadium at Goma Kargil, marking a significant milestone in strengthening sports infrastructure in the district.
The project has been completed at a cost of ₹309.86 lakh and was executed by the Public Works Department (R&B). The inauguration ceremony was attended by Executive Councillor LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mo...
Kargil, December 26, 2025/ VOL News Desk/ In a proud achievement for the region, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil has been awarded the title of Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Ladakh, recognizing its exceptional efforts in agricultural extension and rural empowerment.
The prestigious award was presented to Dr. Nasreen Fatima, Head of KVK Kargil, at the three-day National Level Zonal Workshop of KVKs (Zone-1), hosted by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-J...
Kargil, December 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today emphasised that the UT Administration remains firmly committed to ensuring equitable and inclusive development across Ladakh, with special focus on people residing in far-flung, remote and border areas. He reiterated that development must not remain confined to urban centres but should reach the most difficult and inaccessible regions, so that every citizen of Ladakh benefits from progres...
Leh, December 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today paid tribute to former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji on his birth anniversary, observed as Good Governance Day, at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat.
Addressing officers and staff, the Lt Governor recalled Shri Vajpayee ji’s visionary leadership, noting that his tenure will always be remembered for nation-building, transparent governance, and people-centric policies.
...Kargil, December 24/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a meeting at his office chamber in the Council Secretariat, Kargil, today to review and finalise arrangements for the Kargil–Srinagar–Jammu–Chandigarh AN-32 Winter Courier Service.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillors Kacho Mohd Feroz, Syed Mujtaba, Zakir Hussain, and Er. Phunchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; Senior...
Kargil, December 24/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the inaugural session of the 3 Tesla MRI facility at District Hospital Kargil.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Akhoon congratulated the people of Kargil on the installation of this state-of-the-art medical equipment at the district hospital. He termed the facility a major milestone in strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the region and said it would greatly ...
