J&K Bank MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee Meets Ladakh LG to Boost Financial Inclusion in Remote Areas

JAMMU, Dec 22/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Amitava Chatterjee, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Jammu & Kashmir Bank, today paid a courtesy visit to the Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta in Jammu.

During the meeting, Shri Chatterjee briefed the Hon’ble Lt Governor on the bank’s ongoing initiatives and its commitment to strengthening banking outreach and financial inclusion in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The Hon’ble Lt Governor appreciated the role of J&K Bank ...

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CEC Kargil Reviews Winter Preparedness; Issues Comprehensive Directions to Ensure Connectivity and Public Convenience

Kargil, December 22/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess winter preparedness and strengthen inter-departmental coordination, with a special focus on maintaining connectivity through Zojila Pass and other sub-divisional roads linking remote areas with the district headquarters, besides ensuring uninterrupted delivery of essential services across the district.

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Judicial Inquiry Commission Records Statements from 22 Officials in September 24 Leh Incident

Leh, December 23/ VOL News Desk/ Joint Secretary to the Judicial Inquiry Commission, Sh. Rigzin Spalgon today informed that the Judicial Inquiry Commission constituted pertaining to the 24th September Leh incident under the chairmanship of Justice Dr. B. S. Chauhan, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has conducted its proceedings from 17th to 23rd December, 2025 and has recorded statements of CRPF, Magistrates and Ladakh Police.

He further stated that the Commission has already c...

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Tehsil Office, ICDS Project Shargole Celebrate “Good Governance Week – Prashan Gaon Ki Ore”

Shargole, December 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Tehsil Office Shargole, in collaboration with ICDS Project Shargole, successfully observed “Good Governance Week – Prashan Gaon Ki Ore” at the Community Hall, Darket, under the esteemed directives of the District Commissioner, Kargil.

The event was formally presided over by Naib Tehsildar Shargole, Mr. Mohammad Ali, who was accompanied by his dedicated team of Patwaris and ministerial staff. Also present were CDPO Shargole, Farida Banoo, along wit...

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“Destination Ladakh” Logo gives a renewed visual identity to Ladakh on the global map of tourist destinations

Leh, December 22/ VOL News Desk/ The recent unveiling of the “Destination Ladakh” logo by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh during a grand inaugural event on December 18, 2025 marks a significant step towards strengthening Ladakh’s tourism identity through a unified and meaningful visual representation. The new logo is designed by Team Stringmo, a young collective of artists from Kargil, and introduced by the Department of Tourism, Ladakh. 

The ‘Destination ...

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Archery Tournament organized by Chums Sports Club concludes at Drass

Kargil, December 21/ VOL News Desk/ The final match of the Archery Tournament, organized by Chums Sports Club, Chokiyal, was held today at Toko Playground with great enthusiasm.

The Hon’ble Councillor, Bhimbat Constituency, Mr. Abdul Wahid, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest during the closing ceremony. The final match was played between Chums Sports Club and Goshen Sports Club, in which Chums Sports Club emerged victorious by a narrow margin of one point, with scores of 63 to 62.

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CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon kick-starts Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in Kargil

Kargil, December 21/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today kick-started the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Programme, under which Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) is being administered to all children below five years of age on National Immunization Days (NIDs).

On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner/Joint Director Information, Imteeaz Kacho; Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Dr. Liyakat Ali; Deputy CMO Kargil, Dr. Fa...

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IKMT Kargil Receives Prestigious International Imam Khomeini Award During Official Iran Visit

VOL News Desk/ Prominent political and religious leader from Kargil, Ladakh, Haji Asghar Ali Karbalai, arrived in Iran on a five-day visit upon invitation to attend the International Imam Khomeini Award Conference in Tehran. The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, India, was awarded the prestigious Imam Khomeini International Award in recognition of its outstanding public and religious services.

This award is bestowed upon individuals and institutions for exceptional contributions at...

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Good Governance Week Observed under “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore 2025” at Murgi Village, Tehsil Sumoor

Nubra, 19 Dec/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the observance of Good Governance Week, a Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore 2025 outreach camp was organised today at Murgi village of  Tehsil Sumoor. The camp was conducted under the chairmanship of the Tehsildar, Sumoor, Tashi Jorgais.

The initiative aimed to strengthen citizen centric service delivery, promote good governance, facilitate doorstep redressal of public grievances, and ensure effective and timely delivery of government services.

Officials fr...

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LG Gupta Inaugurates Third Edition of Mahotsav – J&K and Ladakh 2025, Highlights PM Modi’s Vision for Regional Development

Jammu, Dec 19/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated the three-day Third Edition of Mahotsav – Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, a flagship annual initiative of LEAD (LJK – Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir Economic Growth and Development Dialogue), aimed at celebrating the rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurial spirit and collective identity of the region.

Mahotsav–Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is a vibrant platform deeply rooted in the ideals of Swadeshi, self-...

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