LEH, NOVEMBER 13/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Leh organized a pledge-taking ceremony at TCV School, Leh, to raise awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and to promote a drug-free lifestyle among students.
During the event, students, teachers, and staff members took the Drug-Free India Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to stay away from drugs and to motivate others to do the same. The p...
Kargil, November 14/ VOL News Desk/ The first edition of the Fateh Cup Kargil 2025, organized as a tribute to the martyrs of 1948 and 1999, concluded at the Austro Turf Kargil with remarkable enthusiasm and participation. A total of eight football clubs showcased their skill, discipline, and team spirit throughout the tournament.
The final match was contested between Sheen Football Club Saliskot and RLC Baroo, where RLC Baroo clinched an emphatic victory with a 6–1 scoreline, lifting the ...
On 14th November 2025, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Leh observed Children’s Day at Nari Niketan, Leh, to mark the occasion with children and create awareness about their rights. The event was attended by Mr. Manoj Parihar (Principal District & Sessions Judge, Chairman DLSA Leh), Mrs. Phuntsog Angmo, Secretary of DLSA Leh, Maryam Skabzin, Supervisor of Bal Ashram, Thinles Angmo, Supervisor of Nari Niketan, along with staff, students of Bal Asharam and Nari Niketan and paralega...
Leh, November 14/ VOL News Desk/ Under the ongoing “Mimang-Si-Sjabstogs” (Administration at Your Doorstep) initiative, the District Administration, Leh, organised a public outreach camp at Nimoo village today. The event marked the fifth day of the series of outreach camps being conducted across the district since November 10.
The camp was attended by Nodal Officer Padma Angmo (JKAS), Assistant Director Tourism, Leh, along with officers and officials from various departments and local vill...
VOL News Desk/ Mohmad Haneefa, Member of Parliament for the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency & Nasreen Maryam President Anjuman Imamia Women Wing Leh, has formally requested the inclusion of Eid-e-Ghadir, Shah-e-Qadir, and Arbaeen as Gazette Holidays across the entire Union Territory of Ladakh.
In a letter addressed to the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, MP Haneefa brought attention to the fact that while these occasions hold significant religious and cultural impo...
Leh, Nov 13/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inspected the under-construction international-standard indoor ice hockey rink at NDS Stadium, Leh.
During the visit, the Lt Governor lauded Ladakh’s remarkable rise as the nerve centre of ice hockey in India, pointing out that players from the region constitute a significant share of both the men’s and women’s national teams. He reiterated the UT Administration’s unwavering commitment to nu...
Leh, Nov 13/ VOL News Desk/ The First Lady of Ladakh, Smt. Bindu Gupta, emphasized the significance of inclusive education and empowering children with special needs, underscoring that every child deserves equal access to quality learning opportunities. She said true progress lies in building an education system that fosters empathy, confidence, and self-reliance among all learners, ensuring that no child is left behind.
Smt. Bindu Gupta was speaking at the inaugural distribution ceremony...
Leh, November 13/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and ensuring ease of mobility for persons with disabilities, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued S.O. 124, granting 50% concession on standard passenger fares for individuals belonging to specific categories of persons with disabilities as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
As per the notification issued by the Transport Department, this fare conces...
Zanskar, November 13/ VOL News Desk/ Government Model Degree College (GMDC) Zanskar held a Valedictory Function to mark the successful completion of the two-month free KSSRB Coaching Programme at the college. The initiative was made possible with the support of Hon’ble Executive Councillor Er. Punchok Tashi, Mr. Stanzin Jigmat (Councillor, Karsha), Mr. Stanzin Lakpa (Councillor, Cha), and the Contractor Association Zanskar.
The programme was organized under the supervision of Dr. Amjad Al...
Kargil, November 14/ VOL News Desk/ Under the guidance of the Worthy Secretary, Higher Education Department, UT Ladakh, and the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, Government Model Degree College Zanskar, the college has successfully registered “Local Butter (Zanskar Mar)” with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
This achievement marks an important step toward branding one of the most valuable yet unrecognized traditional products of the Zanskar Valley. Z...
