EC Tashi Appreciates VEC members for increasing roll in Govt School in Zanskar

Zanskar, March 24, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Executive Councilor RDD, Forest, Information and Zanskar Development Authority LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi visited various school in Zanskar today where enrollment has been increased with the initiative of ZEPO Zanskar, parents and VEC members.

EC Zanskar along with ZEO Tsewang Dorjay visited Govt. Primary School Khisharak and interacted with parents, VEC memy, staff and students to know firsthand information about the school. 

The VE...

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LG VK Saxena Launches India’s First Cold Desert Riverbank Eco-Restoration Project on Indus at Spituk Pharka

Leh, March 23/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today launched the Indus River Green Corridor Eco-Restoration Plantation at Spituk Pharka, an initiative aimed at restoring the ecological integrity of the Indus riverbanks and creating green buffers in the fragile desert landscape of Leh-Ladakh. This initiative is a one-of-a-kind Cold Desert River Bank Restoration Project in India.

As part of the exercise, nearly 1000 saplings of indigenous species like Oleaster, S...

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21 Domestic LPG Cylinders Seized During Surprise Market Inspection in Kargil

Kargil, March 23, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a bid to curb the illegal use of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders for commercial purposes, the district administration of Kargil conducted a surprise market inspection drive on the directions of the Additional District Magistrate, Kargil.

The inspection drive was carried out by a joint enforcement team led by the Naib Tehsildar, Kargil, Mr. Fida Mohd Hassanain Mir. The team comprised Mr. Mehboob Khan, Thana Incharge Kargil; Mr. Moh...

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Chief Secretary Reviews Developmental Needs in Border Villages of Nyoma Sub-Division

Leh, March 21, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ On the second day of his tour to Nyoma Sub-Division, the Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, accompanied by Administrative Secretary, School Education, Bhanu Prabha, commenced his visit from Tsaga village, where he interacted with nomad families and Pashmina growers. 

During the visit, he witnessed a demonstration of Pashmina combing and listened to the issues and concerns raised by the public, which included the development of agricultura...

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Bihar Foundation Day celebrated with full fervour at LG Secretariat

Leh, March 22/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat, UT Ladakh, celebrated Bihar Foundation Day with great enthusiasm and cultural pride under the aegis of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. The celebration reflected the spirit of unity in diversity and highlighted the rich cultural heritage of Bihar.

The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, conceptualised by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to strengthen national integration by fostering mutual und...

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DC Kargil reviews arrangements ahead of inauguration of New District Court Complex

Kargil, March 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today reviewed the arrangements in view of the inauguration of New District Court Complex at Kurbathang, Kargil.

During the inspection, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kargil, Sheikh Gowher Hussain, SSP Kargil, ADC Kargil, Tehsildar Kargil, Executive Engineers from PWD, Mechanical and PDD, AO to DC, and other concerned officials were present.

The DC along with the Principal District Judge visited th...

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EC Tashi Attends Kisan Goshti cum Field Day held at Atting, Zanskar

Zanskar, March 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Department of Agriculture–Kargil, through the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Office Zanskar, today organized a Kisan Goshti cum Field Day at Atting Village in Karsha Block, Zanskar. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from farmers, local representatives, and officials from various line departments.

The event was graced by the Hon’ble Executive Councillor (Rural Development & Panchayati Raj / Cooperative / FCS&CA / Forest & Wildlife / ...

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CEC Kargil Inspects Ongoing Works at Kargil Bhawan, New Delhi

Kargil, March 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Kargil Bhawan in New Delhi to review the progress of ongoing works.

During the visit, the Hon’ble CEC conducted a detailed inspection of the site and took stock of the pace and quality of construction. He held discussions with the executing agency regarding various issues hindering progress and pending liabilities emphasized the need for timely re...

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LG Saxena Launches Major Cleanliness & Beautification Drive to Transform Leh into World-Class Tourist Destination

Leh, March 20/ VOL News Desk/ In pursuance of the directions of Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, a comprehensive cleanliness and urban improvement drive has been launched in Leh city with renewed vigour and commitment. The initiative aims to transform Leh into one of the cleanest, most organised, and tourist-friendly cities in the country.

Acting in mission mode, the concerned government agencies have commenced large-scale operations to remove accumulated dust, construction an...

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Kargil CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Meets Amit Shah, Submits Key Development Demands

New Delhi, March 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, along with Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Shri Mohammad Haneefa Jan, and Hon’ble Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Shri Zakir Hussain, today called on the Hon’ble Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah Ji, in New Delhi and submitted a detailed memorandum highlighting key issues and developmental demands concerning district Kargil of the ...

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