Ladakh Inaugurates Centre of Excellence for Sea Buckthorn; Set to Become India’s Sea Buckthorn Capital 

Leh, December 4/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh has the potential to emerge as India’s Sea Buckthorn Capital, owing to its vast natural reserves, favourable high-altitude conditions, and its status as the largest sea buckthorn–growing region in the country.

This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, after inaugurating the Centre of Excellence for Sea Buckthorn at Nimoo today. He said the Centre marks a major leap in scientific farming, processing, and organi...

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rZamba Trust and Royal Enfield Review Winter Learning Programme in Kargil along with VECs

Kargil, December 04/ VOL News Desk/ The rZamba Trust convened a meeting with Village Education Committees (VECs) of different schools in collaboration with Royal Enfield to review and strengthen the Winter Alternative Learning Program. The event was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, VEC members and the rZamba team headed by CEO Shifa Saldon.

The event began with the welcome address delivered by Shifa Saldon who extended greetings to all the guests and high...

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Winter Vacation Announced for Leh District Schools

The Chief Education Office, Union Territory of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh has issued an important corrigendum dated 05 December 2025 regarding the winter vacation schedule for all government and private schools in Leh district.According to the corrigendum (No. Misc-1/24658-47), the following revised dates shall now be followed:
Winter vacation in schools across Leh district shall remain closed for Winter Vacation with effect from 11th December 2025 (Thursday).
10th...

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Zonal Toppers of Class 8th Examination 2025 Announced in Kharu Zone

Leh, December 4/ VOL News Desk/ The Office of the Deputy Chief Education Officer, Kharu, has released the list of Zonal Level Position Holders for the Class 8th Examination 2025 among the four cluster centres of the zone. The Deputy Chief Education Officer congratulated the meritorious students for their outstanding performance and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence. He expressed hope that their achievement would inspire them to reach even greater academic heights.

Accord...

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EC Tourism Reviews Progress, Orders Speed-Up of Pending Tourism Projects in Kargil

Kargil, December 03/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Executive Councillor, KDA and Tourism Development Authority, Kacho Mohd Feroz chaired a review meeting today to assess the progress of ongoing works under KDA Kargil. 

The meeting was attended by the Hon’ble Executive Councillor, RDD and ZDA, Er. Punchok Tashi, and the Hon’ble Executive Councillor for Sheep and Animal Husbandry, Aga Syed Mujtaba. Hon’ble Councillors of different constituencies of LAHDC Kargil besides Executive Engineer, KDA and ...

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LSSSSB Conducts Training Session for Invigilators, Superintendents, and Authentication Officials in Kargil

Kargil, December 03/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh Subordinate Staff Service Selection Board (LSSSSB) successfully conducted a comprehensive Training Session for invigilators, centre superintendents, and authentication officials under the supervision of Secretary LSSSSB, Dr. Zahida Banoo. The session focused on preparing officials for the smooth, fair, and transparent conduct of upcoming LSSSSB examinations.

Also present on the occasion were, Tehsildar Kargil, Ayaz Ahmad; Assistant Director Food,...

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Government Model Degree College Zanskar Observes World AIDS Day

Zanskar, December 3/ VOL News Desk/ Government Model Degree College (GMDC), Zanskar, observed World AIDS Day in collaboration with PM SHRI Government Middle School Salapi, Zanskar. The event was held under the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, GMDC Zanskar.

The programme was graced by Dr. Angmo, Guest Speaker from CHC Padum; Mr. Stanzin Kunsal, Headmaster, PM SHRI Government Middle School Salapi, VEC members, faculty; and students.

In his address, Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Pr...

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Department of Surgery District Hospital Kargil Starts LASER Surgeries

In a historic moment for District Hospital Kargil, Department of Surgery has Started the LASER surgeries, after receiving the Lattest advanced LASOTRONIC LASER Machine.

This Lattest technique is available in only few centres of India. LASER ( Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation ) are Diod Lasers used in the surgical diseases like Varicose veins, Fistulas, Fissures in ano, Haemorrhoids and Pilonidal sinuses.

Laser Surgeries have the advantages of quick recuperation d...

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities/ Ability Mela Held at MHMHSS Kargil

Kargil, December 3/ VOL News Desk/ District Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Kargil today organised an International Day of Persons with Disabilities/ Ability Mela at Munshi Habibullah Mission Higher Secondary School (MHMHSS) Kargil. The event was held in collaboration with the Health Department, School Education Department, Rewa-na-Kasco, Baqirya Health Care & Research Centre (BHC&RC) Kargil ad Regional Art & Theatre Group (RaNTHAG).

Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Imteea...

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Border School Fest Season 2: GMS Sharchay Hailed as Model of Excellence Despite Connectivity Hurdles

Kargil, December 2/ VOL News Desk/ Government Middle School, Sharchay celebrated Season-2 of the Border School Fest today at Sharchay. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Kargil, Nargis Bano, attended the event as Guest of Honuor while and the Chief Executive Officer of rZamba Trust, Saldon Shifa, was the special guest.

Officials of School Education Department, representatives of rZamba Tr...

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