Various delegations call on LG Ladakh

Leh, December 31/ VOL News Desk/ Various delegations called on Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. 

Chief Manager, SBI Main Branch Leh, Shri Anil Tandon, paid a courtesy visit to the Lt Governor and informed him about the comprehensive banking services provided by SBI to locals and defence personnel across 27 branches spread throughout Ladakh. 

A delegation comprising PhD holders in Horticulture also called on Shri Kavin...

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Five-Day Bhoti Training Programme Concludes at DIET, Leh

Leh, 31 December 2025/ VOL News Desk/ A Five-Day Bhoti Training Programme on newly framed Bhoti textbooks for Foundational  and Primary Classes concluded successfully at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh.

The programme aimed to orient teachers on Bho textbooks for Nursery, LKG, UKG, and Classes I & II in line with the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) 2023. The Head of the Ins tute, Ms. Tsering Yangdol, informed that the textbooks are...

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Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, assumes charge as Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh

Leh, January 01/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, today formally assumed charge as the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Upon assuming office, Shri Kundra reaffirmed his commitment to effective governance, transparent administration, and inclusive development across the Union Territory. He emphasized the need to strengthen institutional mechanisms, enhance service delivery, and ensure the timely implementation of developmental programmes aimed at the welfare of all ...

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Review Meeting on Aspirational Block Programme (ABP)

VOL News Desk/ A Review Meeting on the Aspirational Block Programme (ABP) was held on 30 December 2025 via Video Conference at the VC Room, DC Office, Leh. The meeting was chaired by Shri Ravi Dhawan, IAS, Director, Ministry of Power, Government of India in presence of DC kargil Sh. Rakesh Kumar.

During the meeting, indicator-wise progress was reviewed, with detailed discussions on targeted percentages and achievements across key sectors. The sectors reviewed included Health, Education, A...

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ADC Chairs District TB Forum Meeting in Leh

Leh, December 30/ VOL News Desk/ Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Sh. Ghulam Mohammad (JKAS) chaired a meeting of the District TB Forum under the National Tuberculosis Eradication Programme in the VC room today.

The meeting commenced with a detailed presentation by Yuseer Ahmet, District Programme Coordinator (NTEP). The presentation followed the District TB Forum meeting agenda and covered key aspects including an overview of tuberculosis, the role of the District TB Forum, the visio...

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Chief Secretary Designate Ashish Kundra calls on LG Kavinder Gupta

Leh, Dec 30/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, Chief Secretary designate, today paid a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat, Leh.

During the meeting, the Lt Governor and the Chief Secretary exchanged views on key administrative priorities and discussed matters related to governance and development in the Union Territory. 

The Lt Governor extended his best wishes to Shri Ashish Kundra on his new responsibility and e...

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Secretary, IT, UT Ladakh visits NIELIT Leh; Reviews Student Innovations and R&D Initiatives

Leh, December 30/ VOL News Desk/ Secretary, Information Technology, UT Ladakh, Ms Shashanka Ala, today visited the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Leh, where she reviewed the institute’s academic infrastructure, laboratories, and research and development initiatives, with a special focus on innovation and capacity building among students.

During the visit, the Secretary inspected various laboratories, including AI labs and smart classrooms, and inter...

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LAHD-SSRB Begins 3-Day Document Verification for Matric & 12th Level Recruitment

Leh, December 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Leh Autonomous Hill Development Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB) today commenced the three-day document verification process for candidates shortlisted under the Matric (10th Level) and 12th Level recruitment examinations. The verification is being conducted at Paras Hall, Boys Higher Secondary School, Leh.

A total of 20 verification boards have been constituted for the purpose. Each verification board comprises one officer designated...

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ADC Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho Conducts Quarterly Inspection of EVM Warehouse

Kargil, December 29/ VOL News Desk/ Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho conducted inspection of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) warehouse for the 4th quarter to review the security and availability of election-related equipment.

During the inspection, the ADC checked the EVM warehouse and enquired about fire safety equipment, fire balls, CCTV surveillance, and other security-related equipment. The inspection was carried out in the presence of DSP (DAR), Tundup ...

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iHub Divyasampark Spoke, University of Ladakh Launches Ten-Day Workshop on 3D Printing at Kargil Campus

Kargil, December 29/ VOL News Desk/ The University of Ladakh, in collaboration with iHub Divyasampark, IIT Roorkee, inaugurated a ten-day workshop on 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing at the Department of Computer Science & IT, Kargil Campus. The workshop attracted enthusiastic participation from students and professionals across Kargil, reflecting the region’s growing engagement with emerging technologies.

The inaugural session was graced by Dr. Jaffar Ali Khan, Deputy Controller of...

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