VOL News Desk/ HUNDAR Dok, Nubra: In a testament to unwavering dedication, the teachers of P/S HUNDAR Dok school have been lauded by Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Nubra, S. Dolkar, for their exceptional commitment to providing education in a challenging, remote environment. This came after the ZEO’s recent visit to the school on October 6, 2025.
The ZEO’s journey to P/S HUNDAR Dok itself underscored the difficult conditions faced by the educators and students. Undertaking a 1.5-hour trek ...
VOL News Desk/ The Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, UT Ladakh, has been conducting a series of activities aimed at raising awareness, strengthening community participation, and promoting human-wildlife coexistence under the banner of Wildlife Week -2025.
The activities include Cleanliness Drive along the Suru River in Kargil, school-level drawing and painting competitions on the theme “Say No to Plastics” and “Living with Wildlife.” , awareness programmes and capacity-b...
Leh, Oct 06/ VOL Desk News/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the current security situation in Leh and across Ladakh.
The Hon’ble Lt Governor observed that the Union Territory remains peaceful, with schools, offices, and markets operating normally. He directed officials to remain vigilant and continue focusing on maintaining peace, public safety, and facilitating overall development in the region.
The Hon’ble Lt Gov...
Leh, Oct 06/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, emphasised transforming Ladakh into a top winter tourism and adventure sports hub, highlighting the need for sustainable development, modern infrastructure, promotion of local talent, and creating employment opportunities while preserving the region’s unique natural and cultural heritage.
The Hon’ble Lt Governor chaired a meeting attended by Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary, and Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Secr...
Kargil, Oct 06/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today chaired a meeting at the Conference Hall, Baroo, to review the physical and financial progress of Rural Development Department works under the District Capex Budget for the financial year 2025 – 26.
The meeting was attended by the Joint Director Planning, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil, Executive Engineers, Block Development Officers (BDOs) of all blocks, and AEEs/JEs of the Rural Engineer...
Kharu, Oct 06/ VOL News Desk/ Under the PM POSHAN Scheme (Tithi Bhojan), a Zonal Level Cooking Competition was successfully organized today at the Block Resource Centre, Dy. CEO Kharu, under the Kharu Sub-Division. The event showcased the exceptional culinary skills, creativity, and dedication of Mid-Day Meal (MDM) workers from various government schools across the Kharu zone.
The competition aimed to encourage innovation and promote nutritional best practices among Mid-Day Meal cooks and...
Kargil, Oct 04/ VOL News Desk/ The annual magazine of Government Degree College Kargil “Kaliman” was launched today by Honb’le Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC-Kargil Dr. Mohammad Jaffar Akhone in presence of Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC-Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS).
Principal GDC Kargil Disket Angmo (who holds the additional charge of Superintendent, ITI-Kargil and the editorial team of the magazine were also present during the releasing ceremony.
The Hon’ble CEC and DC Kar...
Leh, Oct 04/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the prevailing security scenario in UT Ladakh.
During the meeting, senior officials of the UT Administration, Ladakh Police, Army, and Central Armed Police Forces briefed the Lt Governor about the present situation.
Speaking at the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor said, “The Administration is committed to maintaining peace, safety, and...
Kargil, Oct 04/ VOL News Desk/ On the third day of the National Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations, the Wildlife Protection Division, Kargil, organized a series of educational and interactive programmes at Government Middle School, Bhimbet, and Government Degree College, Drass.
At Bhimbet, the wildlife staff sensitized students on issues related to human–animal conflict and facilitated a field visit for brown bear sighting, providing them with firsthand exposure to wildlife conservation prac...
Srinagar, Oct 3, KNT: The Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of widespread rainfall and snowfall from October 5 to 7 under the influence of an active western disturbance. The department has cautioned that the spell may bring significant disruption to transport, farming activities, and pose risks of natural hazards in vulnerable areas.
According to the advisory issued by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, moderate to heavy snowfal...
