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...
Kargil, December 09/ VOL News Desk/ Under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, the launching ceremony of “Padega Kargil Badega Kargil” was inaugurated today. The initiative aims to assess the overall development and learning outcomes of school children across the Kargil district.
The ceremony commenced with opening remarks by the Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, who briefed about the objectives and framewo...
Kargil, December 09/ VOL News Desk/ Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute (CSR&TI), Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Galandar, Pampore, in collaboration with the University of Ladakh, organized a Consultative Workshop on “Sericulture Development in Ladakh” today at Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.
The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from around 100 stakeholders, including heads and representatives of all major line departments of Kargil.
...Leh, December 8/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, inaugurated the newly upgraded Ladakh Model School, earlier a Primary Model School and now functioning as a Middle School under the Samagra Shiksha programme, marking a decisive advancement in the region’s education sector.
Addressing a packed audience comprising parents, students and teachers, the Lt Governor remarked that the upgradation of the school represents a crucial, long-term investmen...
Leh, December 08/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, conducted a series of visits to various developmental sites in Leh to review the ongoing progress of major infrastructure works.
The Chief Secretary first visited the newly constructed UT Secretariat Building, Leh, where he assessed the progress of works and directed the executing agency to expedite the remaining tasks while maintaining high quality standards. He further instructed the agency to ensure that ...
Leh, 08th December/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary Power and NRE Department Sh. Rudra Goud PT (IAS) dedicated a newly commissioned 10 MVA Power Transformer for public utility on 08th December 2025. Chief Engineer Ladakh PDD Sh. Tsewang Paljor, Superintending Engineer PDD Sh. Tundup Spalzang, Executive Engineer STD Leh Smt. Rinchen Wangmo along with other officers of PDD and executing agencies attended the event.
The project has been executed by the Sub-Transmission Division ...
Khaltse, December 08/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, virtually inaugurated the Hanulungpa Bridge—one among the 125 infrastructure projects—on the Khaltse–Batalik road near Hydropower House Hanu, yesterday on 7th December. The event was graced by the Commanding Officer, 96 Field Regiment, Col. Manoj Yadav; Sub Divisional Magistrate, Khaltse, Mohd Sharif; and the OIC GREF, Omkar Nath.
Constructed under Project Vijayak by 16 BRTF, 81 RCC, BRO , the Hanulungpa Bridg...
Drass, December 08/ VOL News Desk/ The Teachers Welfare Association Drass, in collaboration with the Zonal Education Office Drass, successfully organized the Zonal Level Annual Award Distribution Day 2025 today at the Dak Bungalow Drass. The event celebrated the achievements of meritorious students and emphasized the collective responsibility of the community, parents, and administration in enhancing the education system of Drass.
The ceremony was honoured by the presence of Mr. Zakir Hus...
Leh, December 8/ VOL News Desk/ A special outreach programme titled “Mimangs-Si-sJabstogs – Administration at Your Doorstep” was held today at the Community Hall in Gongmaling, Choglamsar, under the supervision of Nodal Officer Smt. Kunzang Wangmo, Chief Horticulture Officer, Leh.
The initiative aimed to bring government services, welfare schemes, and grievance-redressal mechanisms directly to the public, ensuring last-mile delivery across key developmental sectors. A total of 22 officers...
Leh, December 6/ VOL News Desk/ The first-ever District Level Livestock Show/Mela, organized by the Sheep Husbandry Department, Leh under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) 2025–26 at Panchayat centre, Chuchot Yokma . The event brought together livestock rearers from across the district to showcase superior breeds of sheep and goats, marking a milestone for the region’s pastoral community.
The mela was graced by Shri Rudra Goud (PT), IAS, Secretary, Animal, Sheep Husbandry & Fisheries /...
