Kargil, July 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended a one-day Training-cum-Awareness Programme on “Conservation, Registration and Promotion of Niche-Specific Arid Crops and Farmers’ Varieties in Ladakh” as the Chief Guest at the Conference Hall, Baroo. The programme was organized by the School of Horticulture Science & Technology (SHS&T), University of Ladakh, Kargil, under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farme...
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DIET Leh Organizes Workshop for Reframing of Bhoti Textbooks
Leh, 07 July 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh successfully conducting, a six-day workshop from 6 July to 11 July 2026 for the reframing of Bhoti Textbooks for Classes Ill onwards.
The workshop was organized in compliance with the directions of the Secretary, School Education Department, UT of Ladakh, issued during the launch of the Bhoti Textbooks up to Class Il on 5th December 2025, in the presence of the Director, School Education Department,...
Director, Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh Visits Khaltsi; Attends National Livestock Mission Awareness Camp at Temisgam
Khaltsi, July 7/ VOL News Desk/ An awareness camp under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) was successfully organised at Temisgam on July 7, 2026. The Director, Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh, Dr. Iftikhar Hussain, attended the programme as the Chief Guest.
The programme commenced with the inauguration of the newly constructed insulated prefabricated building of the LDC Temisgam Centre by the Director, marking a significant addition to the department’s infrastructure in the regio...
Bhanu Prabha Honoured by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for Transforming Government School Education in Ladakh
Leh, July 6/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, was presented a Certificate of Appreciation by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on the auspicious occasion of his 91st birthday. The honour was conferred by the Ladakh Buddhist Association in recognition of her exemplary leadership, vision, and outstanding contribution to transforming the government school education system in Ladakh.
The award acknowledges Ms. Bhanu Prabha’...
CEC Kargil visits Brako village following brown bear attack; assures immediate measures for public safety
Kargil, July 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Brako village in Sankoo Sub-Division following recent incidents of brown bear attacks that have created fear and panic among the local residents.
During the visit, the villagers informed the CEC that a brown bear had entered the premises of the Government Middle School, Brako, during the night, raising serious concerns about the safety of students and staff. Th...
Deputy Commissioner Drass Inaugurates Local Fish Raising Pond at Marpochhu
Drass, July 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a major step towards boosting local aquaculture and enhancing rural livelihoods, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), inaugurated a newly constructed fish raising pond at Marpochu today. The fish farm is being executed and supported under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), he was informed.
The developmental project was successfully executed through a joint collaboration between the Department of Fisheries and a...
91st Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Celebrated with Great Devotion in Ladakh
LEH, July 6, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The 91st Birth Anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was celebrated today with profound devotion, enthusiasm, and grand festivity at Jivetsal, Choglamsar, Leh.
Organized by Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Leh, the momentous occasion drew thousands of devotees who gathered from across the region to offer prayers, celebrate the spiritual leader’s life, and seek his blessings.
Addressing the massive gathering, His Holiness delivered an inspi...
Chief Secretary Reviews Implementation of Flagship Schemes Across UT Ladakh, Stresses Outcome-Oriented Governance
Leh, July 3, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of various Central flagship schemes across the Union Territory. The meeting focused on physical and financial progress, beneficiary coverage, completion status and challenges in implementation.
Administrative Secretaries and senior officers of various departments presented the progress of flagship schemes under their respective sect...
Sub-Committee of Ministry of Home Affairs to Visit Leh; Key Talks with Ladakh Representatives Expected on July 2
Kargil, June 30/ VOL News Desk/ A sub-committee constituted under the leadership of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs is set to visit Ladakh this week, where it will hold important discussions with representative organizations of the region. The meeting aims to break the deadlock that emerged after the last round of talks held in New Delhi on May 22 and to make progress on pending issues.
In this regard, Co-Chairman of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai, stated...
District Administration Drass Conducts Cleanliness Drive at the Riverside in Masjid Gam, Drass
Drass, July 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Under the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Drass, Imteeaz Kacho, the District Administration today organised a cleanliness drive at the riverside area of Masjid Gam, Drass. The entire exercise was led and supervised by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Drass, Vishal Atri, with active participation of officials of various Government Departments apart from some civilians. The Deputy Commissioner highlighted the need for collective efforts and community...