HEADQUARTER KARGIL SENTINELS BRIGADE
“Indian Army, Government Degree College, Kargil (GDC) and Ladakh Academy of
Art, Culture & Languages, Kargil organised Literary Festival ‘Qalaam aur Virasat’ to
promote local culture and literature in the region”
Indian Army in collaboration with Government Degree College, Kargil (GDC)
has organised a Literary Festival with the theme ‘Qaalam aur Virasat’, celebrating
Literary Culture of Ladakh Highlands on 13th Sep 2025. The festivals aimed to
celebrate the rich...
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Review and Re-editing of Bhoti Textbooks
Leh ,Sep 12/ VOL News Desk/ In pursuance of the directions of the Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, the review and re-editing of Bhoti textbooks for Classes Nursery to VIII was undertaken at DIET,
Leh, from 8th to 12th September 2025.
The programme concluded with the final session held today, 12th September 2025, at DIET, Leh. During the workshop, experts from government schools across Leh district shared their perspectives and carried out a detailed review of the textbooks. In-dept...
Ladakh Scouts’ Tsewang Kundan Triumphs in Silk Route Ulta 2025 Marathon
Leh, September 12, 2025: Showcasing extraordinary grit and determination, Tsewang Kundan (BIB No. 172) of Ladakh Scouts Regiment emerged as the 1st Finisher of the Silk Route Ulta 2025 Marathon, completing the grueling challenge in 13 hours, 50 minutes, and 1 second.
The 2nd position was secured by Phuntsok Namgail (BIB No. 173), also from Ladakh Scouts, who finished in 14 hours, 38 minutes, and 14 seconds. Skarma Phurbu Tsering claimed the 3rd position, completing the marathon in 15 hour...
Ministry of Jal Shakti Reviews JJM and SBM Progress in Ladakh
Leh, 11 Sep/ VOL News Desk/ A comprehensive review meeting on the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission and the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen was held under the chairmanship of Shri Kamal Kishore Soan, Additional Secretary & Mission Director (NJJM & SBMG), Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
The meeting commenced with a detailed presentation by Norboo Tundup, IEC Expert, JJM-PMU, highlighting the status of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Ladakh.
The presen...
EC Kacho Feroz chairs meeting on BSNL issues
Kargil, September 11, 2025: Executive Councillor for Revenue, Tourism and KDA Kacho Mohd Feroz chaired a meeting today in the Conference Hall of LAHDC Kargil to discuss issues related to BSNL.
Executive Councillor for RDD and ZDA Er Phunsuk Tashi was also present in the meeting besides BSNL authorities of UT Ladakh.
During the meeting, several BSNL-related issues were discussed in detail. The Hon’ble Executive Councillor highlighted that BSNL network facilities are very poor in differ...
LG Gupta: Govt Committed to Rural Development, Border Village Uplift in Ladakh
Turtuk (Nubra), Sep 11/ VOL News Desk/ Government of India and the UT Administration are focused on developing rural infrastructure and improving livelihoods of the people of Ladakh, even the last and northernmost border village like Thang in Nubra sub-division, reflecting a comprehensive ‘Welfare for All’ approach.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today while addressing a public gathering at Turtuk. The Lt Governor also addressed a large...
Director FCS&CA Reviews Essential Commodities Stock and Availability in Ladakh
Kargil, Sep 11/ VOL News Desk/ Director Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), UT of Ladakh, Tahir Hussain Zubdavi, today chaired a meeting at the Conference Hall, LAHDC Secretariat Kargil, to review the stock position and availability of essential commodities across the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The meeting was attended by AD FCS&CA Kargil, Samina Khatoon; AD FCS&CA Leh, Ruth Mary; Accounts Officer FCS&CA,
Mohd Hussain; Chief Inspector, Kargil Anayatullah Rahi; President M...
LG of Ladakh Reaffirms Commitment to Nubra Valley’s Development
Nubra (Leh), September 10: Nubra Valley has the potential to emerge as one of India’s premier tourist destinations owing to its breathtaking landscapes, diverse culture, and unique natural heritage. The Government of India and the UT Administration are committed to accelerating Ladakh’s development journey with a focused push on tourism, infrastructure, and sustainable growth.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, while addressing a public durb...
Training Empowers Women’s Helpline Functionaries in Leh
Leh, 10th Sep/ VOL News Desk/ The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Ghulam Mohd (JKAS) inaugurated a two days in person training for the Women Helpline functionaries on 10th and 11th September 2025 at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.
The Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh, organised the programme with the support of the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). The trai...
Bisleri, LAHDC, and Ladakh Marathon Revive Water Reservoir in Nubra Valley
~This is the third reservoir restored in the region through the company’s support
~The three reservoirs supply water to over 500 families in Nubra Valley for irrigation
Sep 10/ VOL News Desk/ Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water company, inaugurated the third reservoir, restored in Nubra Valley, Ladakh, under its flagship initiative, Project Nayi Umeed. The reservoir, with a capacity to hold nearly 12 lakh (or 1.2 million) litres of water, has been repaired an...