KARGIL, Dec 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Lt Governor of Ladakh Shri Kavinder Gupta, today emphasised that empowering farmers through reliable infrastructure and clean energy remains a priority of the Ladakh Administration, especially in far-flung and climatically challenging areas like Kargil.
This was stated by the Lt Governor while interacting with a delegation headed by Sheikh Nazir-Ul-Mehdi, President Islamia School Kargil and Adv. Reyaz Ahmad Khan, Nominated Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, in Ka...
Leh, December 23/ VOL News Desk/ Kisan Diwas was celebrated on 23rd December 2025 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nyoma (Leh-II), the highest Krishi Vigyan Kendra in the country, with the active participation of 78 farmers, along with KVK scientists and staff.
The programme was organized under the leadership of Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head, KVK Nyoma. During the programme, farmers were sensitized about the Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Bill, 2025, and detailed information was provided on how farmer...
Nyoma,December 23/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the nationwide Good Governance Week (19–25 December 2025), the Sheep Husbandry Department organised an outreach and awareness programme today at Mudh Village to educate local residents about various departmental schemes and opportunities for livestock development.
During the programme, Dr. Mohd Sadiq, Assistant Director, Pashmina Goat Farm, delivered a comprehensive briefing on welfare and development schemes of the Sheep Husbandry Department. ...
JAMMU, Dec 22/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Amitava Chatterjee, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Jammu & Kashmir Bank, today paid a courtesy visit to the Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta in Jammu.
During the meeting, Shri Chatterjee briefed the Hon’ble Lt Governor on the bank’s ongoing initiatives and its commitment to strengthening banking outreach and financial inclusion in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The Hon’ble Lt Governor appreciated the role of J&K Bank ...
Kargil, December 22/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess winter preparedness and strengthen inter-departmental coordination, with a special focus on maintaining connectivity through Zojila Pass and other sub-divisional roads linking remote areas with the district headquarters, besides ensuring uninterrupted delivery of essential services across the district.
Durin...
Leh, December 23/ VOL News Desk/ Joint Secretary to the Judicial Inquiry Commission, Sh. Rigzin Spalgon today informed that the Judicial Inquiry Commission constituted pertaining to the 24th September Leh incident under the chairmanship of Justice Dr. B. S. Chauhan, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has conducted its proceedings from 17th to 23rd December, 2025 and has recorded statements of CRPF, Magistrates and Ladakh Police.
He further stated that the Commission has already c...
Shargole, December 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Tehsil Office Shargole, in collaboration with ICDS Project Shargole, successfully observed “Good Governance Week – Prashan Gaon Ki Ore” at the Community Hall, Darket, under the esteemed directives of the District Commissioner, Kargil.
The event was formally presided over by Naib Tehsildar Shargole, Mr. Mohammad Ali, who was accompanied by his dedicated team of Patwaris and ministerial staff. Also present were CDPO Shargole, Farida Banoo, along wit...
Leh, December 22/ VOL News Desk/ The recent unveiling of the “Destination Ladakh” logo by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh during a grand inaugural event on December 18, 2025 marks a significant step towards strengthening Ladakh’s tourism identity through a unified and meaningful visual representation. The new logo is designed by Team Stringmo, a young collective of artists from Kargil, and introduced by the Department of Tourism, Ladakh.
The ‘Destination ...
Kargil, December 21/ VOL News Desk/ The final match of the Archery Tournament, organized by Chums Sports Club, Chokiyal, was held today at Toko Playground with great enthusiasm.
The Hon’ble Councillor, Bhimbat Constituency, Mr. Abdul Wahid, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest during the closing ceremony. The final match was played between Chums Sports Club and Goshen Sports Club, in which Chums Sports Club emerged victorious by a narrow margin of one point, with scores of 63 to 62.
...Kargil, December 21/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today kick-started the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Programme, under which Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) is being administered to all children below five years of age on National Immunization Days (NIDs).
On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner/Joint Director Information, Imteeaz Kacho; Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Dr. Liyakat Ali; Deputy CMO Kargil, Dr. Fa...
