rZamba Trust’s Winter Alternative Learning Programme (Khangrtsa Yontan) Concludes in Kargil

Kargil, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ The closing ceremony of the Residential Winter Alternative Learning Programme (Khangrtsa Yontan), organized by rZamba Trust, was held at Hotel Zojila Residency, Kargil. The residential induction event  was aimed to prepare facilitators from various communities across Kargil District to implement alternative, community-rooted educational practices during the winter months.

A flagship initiative and innovation of rZamba Trust, Khangrtsa Yontan is aimed at...

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‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore–2025’ Campaign Launched Under Good Governance Week

Leh, December 19/ VOL News Desk/ As part of Good Governance Week 2025, the nationwide campaign ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore–2025’ was formally launched today in virtual mode. The inaugural programme was organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances under the aegis of the Department of Personnel and Training.

The campaign was inaugurated by Ms Rachna Shah, Secretary, DARPG/DoPT. District Officers of the District Administration Leh also participated in the launch pro...

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KVK Nyoma Launches 16-Day Swachhata Pakhwada from Tukla Village

Leh, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ KVK Nyoma (Leh-II), the highest Krishi Vigyan Kendra in the country, launched a 16-day Swachhata Pakhwada campaign from Tukla Village on December 16, 2025. The campaign, part of the nationwide cleanliness drive, will continue till December 31, 2025.

The programme was inaugurated under the leadership of Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head, KVK Nyoma, with participation from KVK scientists, staff, farmers, and local villagers. On the inaugural day, participants took a...

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Chief Secretary chairs 14th UTLBC meeting to review banking in Ladakh 

Leh, December 17/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, presided over the 14th Union Territory Level Bankers Committee (UTLBC) meeting to reviewed the performance of banks operating in UT Ladakh for the quarter ending September 2025. 

During the period under review, banks achieved 72.88 percent of the annual credit target under Priority Sector Advances by disbursing Rs. 803.12 crore. Overall, banks achieved 89.12 percent of the target by disbur...

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Pulse Polio Immunization Programme Meeting held in Leh

Leh, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ The Additional District development commissioner Leh,  Sonam Nurboo (JKAS), today chaired a meeting of the District Task Force for the upcoming Pulse Polio Immunization Programme–2025 at his office chamber.

The meeting reviewed preparedness, inter-departmental coordination, and implementation strategies to ensure the successful conduct of the programme across Leh district. A brief presentation was made during the meeting, followed by detailed discussions o...

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SDM, Khaltse, Holds Meeting with Officers of Sub Division Khaltse

Khaltse, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ The In-charge Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Khaltse, Asgar Ali, today chaired a meeting with all officers of Sub Division Khaltse to discuss the observation of Good Governance Week under the theme “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore–2025.” The campaign will be observed nationwide from December 19 to December 25, 2025.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding the planning and effective implementation of the campaign in Sub Division Khaltse.

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Kargil Administration conducts Anti-Encroachment Drive from Old Taxi Stand to Bye Pass Bridge

Kargil, December 17/ VOL News Desk/ In continuation of the ongoing anti-encroachment drive and in compliance with the directions of the Worthy Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, an enforcement drive was conducted today in Kargil town along the stretch from Old Taxi Stand to Bye Pass Bridge via Shaheen Bookseller.

The drive was jointly carried out by the Tehsildar Kargil, Station House Officer, Police Station Kargil, Municipal Committee (MC) Kargil, and the Traffic Police Kargil to remove unauth...

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CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Inaugurates AI-Enabled CT Scan Machine at CHC Sankoo

Kargil, December 17/ VOL News Desk/ Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, today handed over a state-of-the-art AI-enabled 128-slice CT Scan Machine to the Community Health Centre (CHC), Sankoo, in Kargil district under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, significantly strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the region.

Under this CSR project, POWERGRID has pro...

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Mimang Si sJabstok Outreach Programme Held at Murtse Colony Committee Hall

Murtse Colony, Leh | 16 December| Vol News Desk| The outreach programme “Mimang Si sJabstok” was successfully conducted on 16 December 2025 at the Murtse Colony Committee Hall, witnessing active participation from residents of Targyasling, Murtse, Norgyasling, and New Leh. The programme aimed to enhance transparency, citizen awareness, and direct interaction between the public and various government departments.

Addressing the gathering, Nodal Officer Ghulam Mohd, Assistant Director, Rural De...

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B-3 Helicopter services were inaugurated today at Diskit, Nubra

Nubra, 16 December/ VOL News Desk/ B-3 Helicopter services were inaugurated today at Diskit, Nubra, marking a significant step toward enhancing regional connectivity, promoting tourism and strengthening emergency response services at subsidized fares.

The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Nubra, Shri Mukul Beniwal, IAS, Station House Officer Shri Meraj Giri and Naib Tehsildar Shri Habibullah, along with other officials.

Soon after the comm...

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