Good Governance Week Observed under the “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore 2025” Campaign at Tyakshi Village, Tehsil Diskit

Nubra, 19 Dec/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the observance of Good Governance Week, an outreach camp under the Administration at Your Doorstep initiative of the Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore 2025 campaign was successfully organised today at Tyakshi village in Tehsil Diskit.

Officials from various departments actively participated in the camp and interacted with local residents. They addressed public grievances, responded to queries and recorded concerns related to local issues.

Several on the spo...

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Inquiry commission under Justice B.S. Chauhan to record oral statements from tomorrow

Leh, 18 Dec/ VOL News Desk/ Following the incident that occurred on 24th September, an Inquiry Commission has been constituted under the chairmanship of Justice Dr B. S. Chauhan, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, to conduct a comprehensive and impartial inquiry into the matter.

The Commission has already collected and examined the written proceedings and statements submitted earlier as part of the preliminary process. In continuation of the inquiry, the Commission will commence ...

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LG Gupta Launches STP Incentive Scheme–2025 to Promote Sustainable Tourism in Ladakh

Leh, December 17/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today launched the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Incentive Scheme–2025, notified by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and protecting Ladakh’s fragile ecological balance.

During a presentation, the Secretary, Tourism informed that the scheme encourages installation of decentralised Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in hotels and guesthouses to ensure scien...

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LG Gupta releases Streamlined SOPs for Procurement of Satellite Phones to enhance Tourism safety in Ladakh

Leh, December 17/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today marked a major milestone in strengthening tourist safety and advancing Ladakh’s adventure tourism ecosystem with the launch of a streamlined process enabling easy procurement of satellite phones for tourism purposes.

Ladakh, globally recognised for its vast remote landscapes, high-altitude adventure tourism, mountaineering expeditions, and off-grid travel experiences, has long faced comm...

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LRLM Kargil Organizes Awareness Programme under National Campaign on Gender Equality

Kargil, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) organised an event under the National Campaign on Gender Equality today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall, Kargil today. The programme was graced by Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba as the Chief Guest, Additional District Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho as the Guest of Honour, and Superintendent of Police Kacho Ishtiyaq. Other dignitaries present on the occasion included Chief Medical Officer Kacho Liyakat Ali, District Pa...

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Ladakh LG Gupta Inaugurates Geothermal Heating System at PHC Thiksay to Advance Clean Energy Model

Leh, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inaugurated the 60kW Geothermal-based Space Heating System at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Thiksay. Constructed as a pilot project at a cost of Rs 80 lakh by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), the system provides eco-friendly space heating without polluting the environment.

The project was conceptualised following a visit by the Ambassador from Switzerland to Ladakh, who proposed ...

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rZamba Trust’s Winter Alternative Learning Programme (Khangrtsa Yontan) Concludes in Kargil

Kargil, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ The closing ceremony of the Residential Winter Alternative Learning Programme (Khangrtsa Yontan), organized by rZamba Trust, was held at Hotel Zojila Residency, Kargil. The residential induction event  was aimed to prepare facilitators from various communities across Kargil District to implement alternative, community-rooted educational practices during the winter months.

A flagship initiative and innovation of rZamba Trust, Khangrtsa Yontan is aimed at...

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‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore–2025’ Campaign Launched Under Good Governance Week

Leh, December 19/ VOL News Desk/ As part of Good Governance Week 2025, the nationwide campaign ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore–2025’ was formally launched today in virtual mode. The inaugural programme was organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances under the aegis of the Department of Personnel and Training.

The campaign was inaugurated by Ms Rachna Shah, Secretary, DARPG/DoPT. District Officers of the District Administration Leh also participated in the launch pro...

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KVK Nyoma Launches 16-Day Swachhata Pakhwada from Tukla Village

Leh, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ KVK Nyoma (Leh-II), the highest Krishi Vigyan Kendra in the country, launched a 16-day Swachhata Pakhwada campaign from Tukla Village on December 16, 2025. The campaign, part of the nationwide cleanliness drive, will continue till December 31, 2025.

The programme was inaugurated under the leadership of Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head, KVK Nyoma, with participation from KVK scientists, staff, farmers, and local villagers. On the inaugural day, participants took a...

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