Delegation calls on LG Ladakh

Leh, February 23/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation comprising members and representatives of 11 different societies from Ladakh, led by former Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at Lok Niwas today.

The delegates apprised the Lt Governor about issues faced regarding land allotted to the societies by LAHDC Leh last year for setting up their offices. They alleged that the Vigilance Office has recently objected to ...

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Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra Conducts Extensive Tour of Zanskar; Attends Public Darbar, Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects

Kargil, February 22/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, during his tour to Sub-Division Zanskar, visited Kargyak village — the last inhabited village of Zanskar — where he attended a Public Darbar and interacted extensively with local residents and public representatives.

At Kargyak, the Chief Secretary was warmly welcomed by Councillor, Cha Constituency, Stazin Lakpa, who expressed heartfelt gratitude for his visit to the far-flung and rem...

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Three LSCS Surgeries Successfully Conducted in a Single Day at CHC Sankoo

February 20/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant achievement for peripheral healthcare services in the district, the Community Health Centre (CHC) Sankoo successfully conducted three elective Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) surgeries in a single day, marking a major milestone for the institution.

The Department of Gynaecology at CHC Sankoo is now routinely performing elective LSCS procedures as part of its regular maternal and gynaecological healthcare services, significantly strengthe...

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Action Initiated as Health Centre in Pandrass Found Closed; Biometric Attendance System Getting Introduced Soon

Drass, February 22/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration of Kargil has taken a serious view of the fact that the Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Pandrass village of Drass Sub-Division was recently found closed during working hours thus causing immense inconvenience to patients and the general public.

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, has already initiated a probe into the matter and appropriate action will be taken accordingly. Explanation was sought from the concerned staff the same ...

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Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh & Mizoram celebrated with full fervour at Lok Niwas Ladakh

Leh, February 20/ VOL News Desk/ Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Lok Niwas, Ladakh today under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative.

The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme, launched by the Government of India, aims to celebrate Unity in Diversity by pairing States and UTs for year-long cultural, linguistic, educational, and tourism exchanges to foster national integration and people-to-people connections. Similar Statehood Day ...

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CPO Leh Chairs DMFT Review Meeting to Assess Fund Utilization

Leh, February 19/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Leh, Tsewang Gyalson, chaired a meeting of the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) today at the VC Room, DC Office Leh, to review the utilization of DMFT funds.

During the meeting, the CPO conducted a detailed review of both pending and completed cases under the DMFT. After thorough deliberations, necessary approvals were accorded to the pending cases as per norms.

The meeting also examined new proposals, including pro...

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LG Kavinder Gupta Calls for Holistic Education & Technology-Driven Growth to Realise Viksit Bharat 2047

Jammu, Feb 20/ VOL News Desk/ Emphasising that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 rests on the strength of the nation’s education system, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that educational institutions are the foundation upon which a developed and self-reliant India will be built.

The Lieutenant Governor was addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest at the 33rd Foundation Day cum-Grandparents Day celebration of Shiksha Niketan Higher Secondary School at Je...

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LG Ladakh pays obeisance at Baba Lal Ji Temple in Punjab

Gurdaspur, Punjab/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today paid obeisance at the historic Baba Lal Ji Temple at Dhianpur Dham in Gurdaspur, Punjab. He offered prayers and sought blessings for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the people of Ladakh and the entire nation.

The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by the First Lady, Smt. Bindu Gupta, during the visit. The sacred shrine, known for its rich spiritual and cultural legacy, holds de...

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Administrative Secretary Inaugurates Upgraded Ladakh Model School at Skara Yokma, Leh 

Leh, 20 February 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary of the School Education Department, Bhanu Prabha, today attended the inauguration-cum-upgradation ceremony of Government Primary School, Skara Yokma, into a Ladakh Model School in Leh.

She was accompanied by the  Principal, DIET Leh; District Programme Officer (DPO) Leh; Deputy Chief Education Officer (Dy CEO), Kargil; Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Leh, Padma Dechen; other Heads of Departments, the Nambardar of Skara, memb...

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E-Office Training Session for District Officers held at conference hall, Baroo

Kargil, February 19/ VOL News Desk/ An E-Office training session was conducted for district officers from various departments today at Conference Hall, Baroo, to enhance their digital efficiency and accuracy in handling official files through the E-Office system.

The training focused on improving officers’ understanding of file management and addressing common challenges faced during day-to-day use of the platform. Key areas such as login procedures, technical issues and digital signature...

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