LG Gupta Assures Banking Access in Remote Ladakh Areas, Meets Multiple Delegations

Leh, November 27/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation from Phobrang village today met with the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, and highlighted the urgent need for establishing ultra-small banks in remote border areas of the Union Territory. 

The delegation informed the Lt Governor  that due to Ladakh’s challenging terrain and vast distances, local residents and Army personnel are forced to travel long and difficult routes to access basic banking services.

The Lt Gov...

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NTPC Senior National Archery Selection Trial 2025 Held at KSC Sports Stadium Biamathang, Kargil

Kargil, November 28/ VOL News Desk/ The Archery Association of UT Ladakh successfully conducted the NTPC Senior National Archery Selection Trial 2025 at the Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Biamathang, providing a vital platform for archers of Ladakh to compete for selection to the upcoming National Senior Archery Championship in Telangana. The event marked a significant step in promoting competitive archery across the Union Territory.

The programme was attended by Executive Councillor an...

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Administrative Secretary visits EJM College Leh to review India Skills 2025 District-Level Competition

Leh, November 27/ VOL News Desk/ Smt. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Technical Education & Skill Development Department and Mission Director, Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM), today visited Eliezer Joldan Memorial College (EJM College) Leh to review the conduct of the District-Level IndiaSkills Competition 2025 for Graphic Design Technology.

During her visit, the Administrative Secretary inspected the competition setup, monitored student performances, interacted with ...

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Leh Zonal Education Holds Workshop on Strengthening SMCs/SMDCs under Samagra Shiksha & PM Poshan

Leh ,November 26/ VOL News Desk/ The Zonal Education Officer, Leh, today on successfully conducted a comprehensive workshop and review meeting on School Management Committees (SMCs) and School Management and Development Committees (SMDCs) of the Leh zone under the flagship initiative of Samagra Shiksha and the Social Audit under PM Poshan.
The event was graced by the Worthy Secretary, School Education, Ms. Banu Prabha IAS, the Worthy Director, School Education, Ms. Tashi Dolma, along with the...

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SAANS Training Held at CHC Khaltse

Khaltse, November 27/ VOL News Desk/ A one-day training programme on the SAANS (Social Awareness and Actions to Neutralize Pneumonia Successfully) initiative was successfully conducted today at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Khaltse, under the chairmanship of the Block Medical Officer (BMO), Khaltse, Dr. Shamim Ahmad.

The training was organised to enhance the skills and knowledge of frontline health workers in the prevention, early identification, and effective management of childhood...

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Tourism Department Leh Organises First-Ever Rock Art Familiarisation Tour for Local Operators

Leh, November 26/ VOL News Desk/ The Office of the Assistant Director, Tourism Department Leh, successfully organised a One-Day Rock Art Tour of Chiling to introduce tour operators to Ladakh’s rich and ancient rock art heritage. Designed exclusively for Leh-based tour operators, the initiative aimed to highlight the importance of safeguarding Ladakh’s petroglyphs by fostering awareness, appreciation, and the thoughtful integration of rock art into tourism.

The day began with the registrat...

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LG Launches Watershed Mahotsav in Leh, Calls for Youth-Led Water Conservation under PMKSY 2.0

Leh, Nov 26/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today launched the State Level Watershed Mahotsav under the Watershed Development Component–Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY) 2.0 at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, emphasising community participation, sustainable water management and long-term ecological balance in the cold-arid Himalayan region.
The programme focuses on strengthening water conservation, improving irrigation facilities an...

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Aerospace Safety Section Meeting Held in Leh

Leh, November 26, A comprehensive meeting of the Aerospace Safety Section was held today under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Leh, Sonam Nurboo (JKAS) at the Mini Conference Hall of the DC Office, Leh.

The meeting commenced with a detailed presentation by Wing Commander S. Gokula Krishnan, Flight Safety Officer, Air Officer Commanding (AOC) 21 Wing, Air Force Station Leh. His presentation highlighted key safety concerns, including garbage accumulat...

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DLSA Kargil celebrates Constitution Day

Kargil, November 26/ VOL News Desk/ District Legal Services Authority Kargil celebrated Constitution Day today on 26th of November, 2025 at Conference Hall, Baroo. The programme was chaired by Principal District & Session Judge Kargil / Chairman DLSA Kargil Mr. Sheikh Gowher Hussain, and attended by Secretary DLSA Kargil, Mr Chemit Yurgyal, President Bar Member, Mr. Reyaz Ahmed Khan, Panel Lawyers, Bar Members, APP District Court Kargil, Deputy Chief LADC Adv Zarina Banoo, Assistant LADC Adv...

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Constitution Day Observe at District Court Complex, Leh

Leh, November 26/ VOL News Desk/ The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Leh, today observed Constitution Day at the District Court Complex, Leh. The programme was attended by Phuntsog Angmo, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Leh; Mohd Shafi Lasu, President, Bar Association Leh; APPs, Bar Members, Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Panel Lawyers, Court staff, and PLVs.

The event commenced with the reading of the Preamble to the Constitution of India by Phuntsog Angmo, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Le...

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