Kargil, October 15/ VOL News Desk/ A Mass Pledge Taking and Awareness Program was organized at Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil as a pre-event for the upcoming 5th anniversary of the “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan” — an initiative aimed at eradicating drug abuse and promoting preventive measures.
The event was conducted by the Drug De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) Kargil under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and organized by the Social & Tribal Welfare Department in collaborat...
Leh, Oct 14/ VOL News Desk/ The Smile Foundation, with support from the Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL), continues its commitment to improving community health through its Smile on Wheels (SOW) project, which has been operating in Leh-Ladakh since November 2023. As part of its ongoing efforts, a health camp was conducted today at SRMC, where 20 patients were examined and provided medical assistance. The team also organized awareness activities on diabetes, health, and hygiene to e...
Kargil, Oct 13/ VOL News Desk/ Move strengthens Congress position in LAHDC Kargil; party leaders reaffirm commitment to secular and democratic values. In a significant political development in Kargil, two independent councillors of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil formally joined the Indian National Congress, marking a notable shift in local political dynamics.
The announcement was made during a press conference held on Monday evening by the District Congress ...
Kargil, October 13/ VOL News Desk/ The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Kargil successfully conducted a Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Mission Training Programme under the NIPUN Ladakh initiative, covering all seven educational zones of Kargil district. The training was conducted in two phases, with three-day sessions held in each zone, and concluded successfully with active participation from teachers, Key Resource Persons (KRPs), and zonal officers.
The prim...
Leh, Oct 13/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh has immense potential to become a premier winter sports destination driven by its geographical terrain and extreme winter conditions. The region needs adequate winter sports infrastructure and connectivity to attract both domestic and international winter sports lovers, thereby promoting Ladakh as an adventure and winter sports destination, with a special focus on boosting winter tourism to boost livelihood opportunities of the locals.
This was stated by...
Drass, October 13/ VOL News Desk/ Member of Parliament (MP) Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa Jan today conducted an extensive tour of Drass Sub-Division to review ongoing developmental works and assess local issues on the ground. The MP was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, SDM Drass, Vishal Atri, Deputy CMO Dr. Fatima Banoo, Chief Agriculture Officer Kargil, Ashiq Hussain, BMO Drass Dr. Sajjad Hussain, along with heads of various departments and concerned offi...
Date: 12th October 2025
Venue: Hotel Gulmarg, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
The Ladakh Students’ Welfare Society, Aligarh (LSWSA) successfully organized its much-awaited Freshers’ Meetup and General Election on 12th October 2025 at Hotel Gulmarg in Aligarh . The event witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of students from Ladakh, filled with excitement, motivation, and a sense of unity.
The program stared with recitation of holy verses and warm welcome to the new students from Ladakh, followed by in...
VOL News Desk/ The Department of Tourism, Union Territory of Ladakh has invited tenders from eligible agencies for the execution of two (02) major tourism infrastructure projects in Mushkoo Valley, Kargil, under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) Scheme, Sub-Scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0.
The details of the tenders are as follows:
1. NIT No. 37
• Name of Work: Selection of an Agency for Design and Execution of Physical Interventions in Mushkoo Valley, Kargil.
• Pr...
Chandigarh, October 12/ VOL News Desk/ The All Ladakh Students Welfare Association Chandigarh (ALSWAC) and Fridays For Future, Chandigarh Chapter, in a peaceful rally today demanding the immediate release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.
Students, environmentalists and concerned citizens raised their voices against the shrinking democratic and ecological space in the region. The rally highlighted how unregulated development in Ladakh threatens glaci...
Kargil, October 12/ VOL News Desk/ Member of Parliament Ladakh, Mohd Hanifa Jan, today launched the book “Ladakh Mai Dard Sheen Ki Amad” authored by renowned writer and poet Mohammad Yasin Ansari.
The event, attended by literary figures, public representatives, and admirers of literature, celebrated the richness of Ladakh’s evolving literary culture and its deep emotional and cultural expressions.
Addressing the gathering, MP Mohd Hanifa Jan lauded Mohammad Yasin Ansari for his remar...
