VOL News Desk/ The Department of Horticulture organized an Exposure Tour for 25 farmers of Leh district to Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Srinagar, Kashmir. The initiative aims to enhance the knowledge of different horticulture practices by getting handhold practical training regarding grafting, budding, pruning, and training techniques essential for the establishment of high-quality fruit nurseries, particularly for apricot and apple etc in the region.
During the tour, t...
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WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 Concludes; Ladakhi Film “Kakthet” Shines With Top Honor
Leh, November 25/ VOL News Desk/ The prestigious WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 wrapped up on a high note, with the Ladakhi-language feature “Kakthet” (Idiot) emerging as one of the biggest winners of the event.
The film clinched the top prize in the Co-Production Features category, earning a $10,000 cash grant.
Directed by Stenzin Tankong and produced by Ritu Sarin, Tenzing Sonam, and Rajesh Thanickan, Kakthet is an India–France co-production that brings forward a compelling narrative rooted...
UT Ladakh Advances Integration of LIFMS with PFMS for Real-Time Financial Monitoring
Leh, November 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Finance Department, UT Ladakh, convened a virtual meeting under the chairmanship of Dr. Laltinkhuma Franklin, IAS, Secretary Finance, UT Ladakh, with the Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Home Affairs, to review the proposed integration of the Ladakh Integrated Financial Management System (LIFMS) with the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
The integration aims to enable real-time budget expenditure tracking and monitoring, while also facilita...
Review Meeting Held to Finalise Preparations for Upcoming LAHDSSRB Examination
Leh, November 25/ VOL News Desk/ A comprehensive review meeting regarding the preparations for the upcoming LAHDSSRB Examination was convened today under the chairmanship of Romil Singh Donk, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Leh/Chairman LAHDSSRB, at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Leh.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took detailed updates from all concerned officers on the progress of arrangements. He instructed officers to thoroughly inspect all examination ...
Govt. High School Chumathang Wins District-Level Folk Dance Competition in Leh
A District Level One Day FOLK DANCE Competition for Class 8th & 9th (High Schools Only) under NATIONAL POPULATION EDUCATION CELL(NCERT) was conducted on 25th November, 2025 in the exhibition hall DIET, Leh wherein students from different high schools of Leh district participated with great enthusiasm.
The Folk dance are not just forms of entertainment but also serve as an expressions of joy, rituals and social adjustment. Learning folk dance has a positive impact on students self –percept...
Mimang-si-rJabstogs “Administrative at Your Doorstep” Camp Held at Chulungka Nubra
Nubra, November 25/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing Mimang-si-rJabstogs initiative, a public outreach camp was successfully conducted today at Chulungka Nubra, under the chairmanship of Niab Tehsildar Turtuk, Sh.Abdul Rehman.
The camp was organized with the objective of delivering various government services and welfare schemes directly to the doorstep of the villagers. All Heads of Departments of the Diskit Sub-Division actively participated in the programme and delivered detailed ...
Ladakh LG Assures Transport Community Support, Mandates Strict VLTD Compliance
Leh, Nov 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, held a meeting with a delegation from the Ladakh Taxi Operator Co-operative Ltd, Leh, and Taxi Operators and Owners Co-operative Union Ltd, Kargil, led by the Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa Jan.
The delegation presented concerns regarding the mandatory installation of Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTD) as directed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), as w...
EC Animal & Sheep Husbandry Inaugurates “Madina Dairy Farm” at Kurbathang, Kargil
Kargil, November 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Animal Husbandry Department, Kargil, today marked a significant step toward strengthening the district’s dairy sector with the inauguration of a 5-Cow Dairy Unit titled “Madina Dairy Farm” at Kurbathang. The facility was formally inaugurated by the Hon’ble Executive Councillor for Animal and Sheep Husbandry, LAHDC Kargil, Aga Syed Mujtaba.
The project has been developed under the Special Development Package (SDP) with a total approved cost of ₹12.24...
District Administration Leh Concludes Public Outreach Camp under “Mimang-Si-sJabstogs”
Leh, November 25/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration Leh today successfully concluded the final leg of the ongoing “Mimang-Si-sJabstogs” (Administration at Your Doorstep) initiative by organising a comprehensive public outreach camp at the Sunda Community Hall. The programme aims to provide easy access to government services and welfare schemes for people living in remote and far-flung areas of the district.
Started on November 10, 2025, the two-week outreach campaign covered Leh ...
LG Gupta Hails Leh’s New Airport Terminal as Model of Green, High-Altitude Infrastructure
Leh, November 24: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, conducted an on-site inspection of the New Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh and reviewed the pace of construction and integration of modern, sustainable technologies.
During the visit, the Lt Governor expressed satisfaction over the significant progress achieved and commended the project team for adopting cutting-edge green technologies, including a first-of-its-kind geothermal tempe...