Ladakh Hosts Training on Child Rights and Protection

Leh, 8th Sep/ VOL News Desk/ The Director, Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Kunzes Angmo, inaugurated a two-day (8th and 9th Sept 2025) Training-cum-Sensitisation Programme on Child Rights, Care, and Protection of Children for the functionaries of Mission Vatsalaya and child helplines at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.

The programme is being organised by the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development with the support of the Social & Tribal Welfare Departmen...

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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Representative Visits Kargil for Seminar

Kargil, September 3: Hujjat-ul-Islam Dr. Syed Shabab Naqvi, the special representative of Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi in India, arrived in Kargil Tuesday to a warm welcome from followers of the Iranian Shia cleric.
As part of his visit, a grand seminar was organised today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall, Kargil. The event was attended by Chairman of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, Hujjat-ul-Islam Sheikh Sadiq Rajai; President of Anjuman Jamiatul Ulama Isna Ashariya Kargil, H...

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Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust Kargil Sends Relief Convoy for Punjab Flood Victims

Kargil, Sep 8/ VOL News Desk/ In the wake of devastating floods across several parts of the country, particularly in Punjab, thousands of families have been displaced and are struggling for survival. Extending a gesture of humanitarian solidarity, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil has dispatched a relief convoy to support the affected communities.
As a prominent religious and social organisation in the Union Territory of Ladakh, IKMT has mobilised its volunteer wings, Basij Imam ...

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Meeting on Preserving and Promoting Ladakh’s Heritage

Leh, Sept 07, 2025: A meeting was convened by the Director General of Police Ladakh, Dr. S. D. Singh Jamwal, in the presence of Additional Director General (Conservation, World Heritage, NCF), Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Shri Janhwij Sharma; Director (Conservation) ASI, Shri Sunder Paul; Deputy Director Archives UT Ladakh, Shri Khadim Hussain; along with staff from the ASI Conservation Wing and the Archives Department, UT Ladakh, to deliberate on the heritage and archaeological cul...

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Sudeva FC Wins 3rd Climate Cup 2025 in Thrilling Final Against Rajasthan FC

Leh, 7th September 2025: The grand finale of the 3rd Climate Cup 2025 was played today at the Astro Turf Stadium, Spituk. The tournament was organised by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, and the Department of Youth Services and Sports in collaboration with the Ladakh Football Association, with sponsorship support from the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.

The final match between Sudeva FC and Rajasthan FC proved to be an intense and hard-fought contest. ...

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Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Visits Gurudwara Pathar Sahib

Leh, September 7: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, along with First Lady Smt. Bindu Gupta, today paid obeisance at the ancient Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, one of the most revered religious and historic sites in the region.

On their arrival, the Hon’ble Lt Governor and First Lady were received by Sikh soldiers of the Indian Army, who maintain the Gurudwara. The Army takes care of the Shrine, its facilities, and the ‘Sacred Boulder’ associated with Guru Nanak Dev ...

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Youth Empowerment and Climate Action Take Center Stage at Ladakh’s Climate Cup

Leh, September 7: The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today emphasised the strong commitment of UT Administration in nurturing young talent while simultaneously spreading awareness about the urgent need for climate action and sustainable development. He underlined that Ladakh is emerging as a model region where youth empowerment goes hand in hand with ecological responsibility.

The Lt Governor was speaking as the Chief Guest at the grand finale of the Climate Cup Footb...

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Historic Royal, Bhutan’s Queen Mother and Princess visited Ladakh

On 7th to 11th Sep/ VOL News Desk/ Her Majesty Queen Mother Ashi Tseyring Pem Wangchuck and Her Royal Highness Princess Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck landed in Leh airport for a historic tour to Ladakh. This marks the first-ever official visit of the Royal Family of Bhutan to Ladakh, a significant milestone in the cultural and historical ties shared between the two Himalayan regions.

The relationship between Ladakh and Bhutan dates back centuries, with shared cultural, religious, and strat...

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Geshe Dorje Damdul la Inspires Himalayan Youth with a Talk on Buddhism and Science

Geshe Dorje Damdul la Inspires Himalayan Youth with Talk on “Convergence and Divergence between Buddhist Philosophy and Modern Science.”Flowering Dharma Honors Two Decades of His Service; Event Dedicated to Celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90 Years of CompassionNew Delhi –As part of the global initiative commemorating “90 Years of Compassion”—a celebration of the upcoming 90th birth year of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama—Flowering Dharma hosted a compelling session with Geshe Dorj...

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Ladakh LG Focuses on Rural Empowerment

Leh, Sep 6/ VOL News Desk/ The UT Administration has pledged to take development to even the most remote villages of Ladakh, with a clear focus on empowering rural communities. By strengthening schools, improving healthcare facilities, and addressing the day-to-day challenges of people in far-flung areas, the UT Administration aims to ensure that growth is not limited to towns but reaches every corner of the Union Territory.

This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Sh...

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