LG Gupta Inaugurates Cooperative Trade Fair 2025, Declares Cooperative Movement Backbone of Ladakh’s Rural Economy

Leh, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, inaugurated the 2-Day Cooperative Trade Fair 2025 organised by the Department of Cooperative, UT Ladakh, showcasing achievements of the cooperative sector and opening new avenues for future growth.

Addressing the gathering, the Lt Governor emphasised that the event not only displays accomplishments of the Cooperative Sector but also paves the way for new directions and opportunities. He highli...

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LG Gupta Calls for Tech-Driven Policing to Counter “White-Collar” Terror Modules in Ladakh

Leh: VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, has called for a strengthened and technology-driven policing framework to counter the rising threat of “white-collar” terror modules—networks that operate through funding channels, logistical support and sophisticated planning rather than overt acts of violence.

Addressing the concluding session of the 2-Day State/UT-Level Conference on Dissemination and Implementation of DGsP/IGsP Conference Recommendatio...

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School Education Department Conducts Independent Assessment of Govt School Students in Ladakh

Leh, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ The School Education Department, UT Ladakh, has successfully conducted an Independent Assessment to evaluate the academic progress and learning outcomes of students enrolled in all Government Schools across the region.

The assessment covered students from Classes 1 to 7 and Class 9 (excluding Class 8) across both Leh and Kargil districts. A total of approximately 11,000 students participated in the assessment, which evaluated competencies in key subjects s...

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One day Campus Exposure tour organised at Government Degree College Nobra

Nubra, 10th December/ VOL News Desk/ Students of 12th Class from Higher Secondary School Disket, visited Government Degree College Nubra for an exposure tour aimed at giving them first-hand insight into college life and higher education opportunities.

During the visit, the students were taken around the campus and introduced to new key facilities such as the library, newly equipped laboratories, newly constructed classrooms, sports facilities, and new hostel buildings for both boys and gi...

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LG Gupta Directs Ladakh Administration to Fast-Track Citizen-Centric, Digitised & Sustainable Development

Leh, December 10/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, chaired a comprehensive departmental review meeting to assess progress in key sectors and to align ongoing initiatives with the aspirations and dreams of the people of Ladakh.

In the meeting, Chief Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal, Principal Secretary Sanjeev Khirwar, ADGP Ladakh Dr SD Singh Jamwal, Commissioner/Secretary Dr L Franklin, Administrative Secretaries- Rahul Sharma, Bhupesh Chaudhary, San...

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Watershed Mahotsav Celebrated at Hemya Micro-Watershed, Leh District

VOL News Desk/ In resonance with the Pan-India Watershed Mahotsav, the Watershed Department, IWMP Leh, celebrated the event with great enthusiasm at the vibrant Hemya Micro-Watershed under Project WDC-01 Nyoma (Rong–Chumathang), despite the harsh Arctic cold conditions.

The programme witnessed active participation from Goba Tarchit (Hemya), Chairman and Secretary of the Nyoma Project, WDT members, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), User Groups (UGs), religious heads, local community members, and st...

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Two New Toy Libraries Opened in Drass by Humas Upliftment Organization

VOL News Desk/ Humas Upliftment Organization, with the generous support of Toymate Educational Toys and Games, established its 2nd and 3rd Toy Libraries of the month at Government Middle School Chowkiyal, Drass and Himbas Public School, Drass under its ongoing Kindergarten Development Project.

The Toy Libraries in both schools were inaugurated by the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Drass, Mr. Mohd Ibrahim, in the presence of Chairperson Zakir Hussain, Vice Chairman Khursheed Ahmad, General...

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Public Outreach Camp Held at MES Colony Under Mimang–Si–sJabstogs Initiative

Leh, December 10/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing “Mimang–Si–sJabstogs – Administration at Your Doorstep” initiative, a public outreach camp was successfully conducted at the MES Colony Community Hall, Agling, under the supervision of Nodal Officer Dr. Tundup Namgial, Deputy Director, PGF, Upshi, Leh, with the aim of extending government services and welfare schemes directly to the public.

The programme began with a warm reception accorded by the Nambardars to the Nodal Officer, off...

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Government Primary School Chuchot upgraded to ‘Ladakh Model School’

Leh, Dec 08/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards strengthening the education ecosystem in rural areas, Government Primary School Basgorong, Chuchot, has been formally upgraded to Ladakh Model School Chuchot.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha, along with the Director, School Education, Tashi Dolma. Senior officers, including the DEPO and ZEPO, as well as school staff, students, parents, and community represe...

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Various delegations call on LG Ladakh

Leh, December 9/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, met several delegations at the LG Secretariat to discuss key local issues concerning women’s empowerment, healthcare, sports infrastructure, and youth development.

Kunzes Dolma, Vice President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association, sought the Lt Governor’s intervention for the establishment of a UT-level Commission for Women—on the lines of similar bodies in other States and Union Territories—to e...

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