DC Leh Chairs Meeting on Telecom Connectivity Issues in Leh District

Leh, November 4/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk, IAS, chaired a meeting today to review and assess the status of telecom connectivity in Leh district at the chamber of Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Leh.

During the meeting, the DC Leh sought detailed information from the telecom service providers on why the network has not been fully set up, the challenges they are facing, and locations where towers have been installed. He also inquired about the number of propo...

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MP Haneefa Visits Various Villages; Emphasizes Development Through Tourism and Horticulture

Kargil, November 03/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Member of Parliament took an extensive tour of several villages, including Stiyangkung, Karchykhar, Lalung, Thasgam, Hambri, Thang, Brakoo, and Thuvina, to assess local needs, interact with residents, and review developmental challenges faced by the people. 

During the visit, the MP patiently listened to the villagers’ concerns and assured them of his continued support and intervention at both Council and Central levels.

At Stiyangkung, t...

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LG of Ladakh Meets NDDB Delegation to Boost Dairy Sector and Rural Livelihoods 

New Delhi, November 3/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, emphasised that the dairy and allied sectors play a pivotal role in building self-reliant and resilient communities across Ladakh by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, empowering rural households, and reducing dependence on external markets.

He said this while interacting with a delegation of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) led by its Chairman, Dr. Meenesh Shah, in...

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One-Day Stakeholders’ Meet & Workshop on “Opportunities in Cultivation of Medicinal Plants in Ladakh”

The event was graced by Aga Syed Mujtaba, Hon’ble Executive Councillor (Agriculture), LAHDC Kargil, as the Chief Guest. Among the other dignitaries present were Prof. T.H. Masoodi, Nodal Coordinator, RCFC; Dr. Mohammad Mehdi, Chief Scientist and Head, KVK (Zanskar); Dr. Faizan Ahmad, Dean, SAS&T,Kargil, University of Ladakh; Shri Ashiq Hussain, Chief Agriculture Officer, Kargil; Shri Ali Raza, Chief Horticulture Officer, Kargil; and Shri Niyaz Hussain, Ranger, Forest Department, Kargil. Scie...

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Training Programme on SIR Mapping for BLOs Commences in Kargil

Kargil, November 03/ VOL News Desk/ Training programme for Booth Level Officers of Tai-Suru and Drass Tehsils was successfully conducted at Conference Hall, TFC Kargil.

The inaugural session was inaugurated by Master Trainer Mohd Amin election Assistant who emphasized the critical role of BLOs in maintaining the integrity of the electoral roll and the need for precise SIR mapping to avoid duplication or misallocation of voters.

Officials from the Election Department, Mr Karbalai demons...

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LG Ladakh Meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, November 3: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today called on Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and held a detailed discussion on strengthening welfare initiatives and connectivity measures for the Union Territory, particularly during the winter months when Ladakh remains cut off from the rest of the country.

During the meeting, the Lt Governor apprised the Defence Minister of the unique challenges faced by the people of Ladakh owing...

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SDM Zanskar reviews progress on developmental activities

Zanskar, November 03/ VOL News Desk/ Sub Divisional Magistrate, Zanskar, Sh. Omkar Rajendra Gundage, IAS convened a review meeting regarding the monthly progress of developmental activities and to discuss issues of the Sub Division Zanskar today in the Conference Hall, Dak-Banglow Padum.

The Meeting was attended by, Executive Engineer, R&B, BMO, ZEO, Range Officer Zanskar, Principal Hr. Secondary School Padum and Higher Secondary School Phey, Headmasters of all High Schools, TSO and other...

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CEC Kargil Inaugurates Macadamized Link Road at KVK Kargil

Kargil, November 01/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, inaugurated the newly macadamized link road at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil.

The inauguration marks the fulfillment of the Hon’ble CEC’s earlier commitment to KVK Kargil, aimed at improving accessibility and strengthening the institute’s agricultural research and outreach activities.

During the event, the Hon’ble CEC interacted with Prof. Nazir A...

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MP Ladakh Jan Tours Barsoo Constituency; Becomes First MP Ladakh to Visit Last Village Itchoo

Kargil, November 2/ VOL News Desk/ Member of Parliament (MP) Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa Jan, today undertook an extensive tour of Barsoo Constituency, visiting several villages including the last village, Itchoo becoming the first MP from Ladakh to visit the area where road connectivity is yet to be established.

The MP was accompanied by Councillor Barsoo, SDM Sankoo, and district officers and officials from various departments.

At Bartoo, villagers raised demands for ST line shifting, sch...

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Second Confluence of the Balti Community Held in Kargil, Ladakh

Kargil, November 2/ VOL News Desk/ The Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF), in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Ladakh and Territories of Indus (ABHLTI), successfully organized the Second Confluence of Balti Culture in Kargil on Sunday. 

This event followed the first edition held in Uttarakhand in 2023, which was highly acclaimed for its success. The theme of this year’s confluence was “Reflecting on the Balti Cultural Heritage: Challenges and New Direct...

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