Leh, Sept 1/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the UT Ladakh Administration towards speedy restoration and holistic development of flood-affected areas in the region. He said that every possible measure is being taken to rehabilitate the affected families and to rebuild the damaged infrastructure with a long-term vision of resilience and sustainability.
This was stated by the Lieutenant Governor whi...
Kargil, Sep 01/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended a warm welcome to the newly posted Assistant General Manager and Cluster Head of J&K Bank, Kargil, Mr. Ishfaq Sarwar Malik.
During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon discussed various issues related to J&K Bank’s services, as well as the ongoing and proposed projects under the Bank’s CSR initiatives.
Emphasizing the importance of these initiatives for the socio-economic dev...
Leh: Sep 1/ VOL News Desk/ India ushered in a historic reform of its criminal justice system on July 1, 2024, with the implementation of three new laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). These laws replace the colonial-era legislation with a framework aimed at ensuring faster justice, empowering victims, strengthening the use of technology, and safeguarding citizens’ rights.
This was stated by the Hon’ble L...
Leh, Aug 31/ VOL News Desk/ The three-day National Seminar on “Medicinal Plants Conservation and Management: Trans-Himalayan Perspective” concluded successfully at the Leh campus of the School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SAS&T), University of Ladakh (UoL). Sponsored by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, the event brought together over ninety participants, including researchers, academicians, policymakers, Amchi practitioners, and ...
Kargil, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ The first edition of the Shaheed Mohd Raza Memorial Volleyball League 2025, organized by Ladakh Volleyball Academy, concluded on August 30 with a grand evening match. Play began at 6 PM and continued under floodlights, creating an exciting atmosphere for both players and spectators.
A total of 20 teams from across Kargil took part in the tournament. The final match was played between Friends Pashkum and Team TRP A. Both teams showed great skill and energy, b...
Leh, Aug 31/ VOL News Desk/ To celebrate National Sports Day 2025, a cycle rally was organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, under the initiative “Sundays on Cycle” in Leh.
DYSSO Leh, Tsering Tashi, welcomed the Chief Guest, Deputy Chairman of LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk, who flagged off the rally from Singay Namgyal Chowk in the presence of students and officials.
More than 100 students, both boys and girls, from government and private schools of Leh district t...
Drass, Aug 31/VOL News Desk/ KNT: Two persons were killed and three others injured after a Xylo vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge at Shaitan Nalla Mode near Gumri in Drass during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.
Police said that around 3:30 AM, Minamarg Police Post received information that a Xylo (JK02BC-5894), on its way from Sonamarg towards Kargil, had met with an accident after losing control. The vehicle plunged nearly 400 feet into the river.
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Leh, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ Armed Forces as not only the defenders of India’s borders but also as true nation-builders who have consistently stood with people in times of need—whether in building critical infrastructure, responding to natural disasters, or supporting communities in remote and harsh conditions.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, while addressing the valedictory session of the Civil–Military Fusion Capsule at Shaitan Singh Au...
Leh, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ Calling Health, Education and Tourism the three lifelines of Ladakh, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that all-out efforts are being made to strengthen these sectors to ensure holistic and sustainable development of the Union Territory.
“Unprecedented development is taking place across Ladakh. From health to education and tourism, new infrastructure is coming up at a rapid pace. It is important to highlight these achiev...
Kargil, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ The three-day long 21st International Association for Ladakh Studies (IALS) Conference concluded today in Kargil, marking the successful return of this globally respected academic forum to the region after a gap of ten years. The event, which drew together eminent scholars, writers, researchers, and students from Ladakh, across India, and several other countries, witnessed a total of 53 academic presentations on diverse themes connected to Ladakh’s history, cul...
