Leh, Sep 4/ VOL News Desk/ Granting Geographical Indications (GIs) to Ladakhi products will give them a unique global identity while safeguarding the region’s centuries-old traditions and indigenous knowledge. GI tagging will protect these products from imitation, enhance their market value, generate fair trade opportunities for artisans and farmers, and serve as a catalyst for tourism and economic growth, thereby ensuring that Ladakh’s cultural heritage is preserved and promoted worldwide.
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EJM College holds drug abuse awareness program with Chamste
Leh, Sep 4/ VOL News Desk/ Eliezer Joldan Memorial College in Collaboration with Chamste Mental Health and Social Service Leh organised an awareness programme on Drug Abuse.
The program commenced by presenting the guest with traditional khatak by Assistant Professor Miss Stanzin Youdon on behalf of principal EJMC.
Dr. Syed Ali Shah, in his welcome speech, appreciated the presence of all the speakers for organising such an event for the college students.
Dr. Biswadip Chatterjee M.D ...
Ladakh Administration Focuses on Sustainable Tourism and Grassroots Initiatives
Leh, Sep 03/ VOL News Desk/ The Government of India and the UT Administration are committed to inclusive growth across Ladakh, ensuring that every region—whether remote border villages or central towns—receives equal attention in terms of infrastructure, education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities. The focus of the UT Administration is not only on large-scale projects but also on grassroots-level initiatives that directly improve the quality of life of people in far-flung areas.
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Leh College’s NSS Unit Organizes ‘Youth for Sustainable Development’ Event
Leh, Sep 04/ VOL News Desk/ The NSS unit of the college organised a Poster making and Slogan writing competition on the theme ‘youth for sustainable development’ today on the 4th of September 2025.
The event was organised as part of the International youth day Intensive campaign, which was commenced by the NSS Unit on 12th August 2025 with the cleaning of the Indus at Sindhu Ghat.
Around 40 students from various semesters participated in today’s event. In the coming days more events wi...
Ladakh Embraces AI for Good Governance
Leh, Sep 03/ VOL News Desk/ Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to transform governance by automating routine tasks, personalising citizen services, and enabling data-driven decision-making for more effective policy planning and resource allocation. Successful integration of AI, however, requires a balanced synergy between human oversight and technological innovation to ensure a governance system that is transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric.
The Hon’ble Lieutenant ...
DC Leh Chaired Meeting on 66KV Transmission Line ROW Issues under RDSS Scheme
Leh, September 3, 2025: The Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk (IAS), today convened a meeting regarding the Construction of 66KV D/C Kharu-Tangtse, 66KV D/C Tangtse-Pho Brang, 66KV D/C Kiya-Chumathang, and 66KV D/C Chumathang-Korzok Transmission Line under the RDSS Scheme to discuss Right of Way (ROW) issues on 3rd September 2025 at VC Room of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Leh.
During the meeting, the DC Leh directed officers to share the challenges they are facing regarding ...
Deputy Chairman LAHDC Leh Inaugurates 3rd Climate Cup in Leh
Leh, September 2/ VOL News Desk/ The opening ceremony of the 3rd Edition of the Climate Cup Football Tournament 2025 was held on 1st September, 2025 at the Kushok Bhakula Rinpoche Astro Turf Open Stadium, Spituk, with great enthusiasm and participation. The event, organized by the Ladakh Football Association with the support of LAHDC Leh, witnessed the presence of distinguished dignitaries and a large gathering of sports lovers, and is sponsored by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.
...LG Ladakh outlines vision for industrial growth, sustainable rural tourism
Leh, Sept 02/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, on Tuesday outlined UT Ladakh’s vision for driving industrial growth alongside sustainable rural tourism, stressing transparent land allocation, inclusive policies, and community empowerment as the key pillars of Ladakh’s development roadmap. He said the UT Administration is committed to fostering investment, generating employment for local youth, and promoting eco-friendly tourism initiatives that p...
Air Force Officials Discuss Strategy and Development with LG Kavinder Gupta
Leh, Sep 02/ VOL News Desk/ Air Vice Marshal Vikas Sharma, VM, Air Officer Commanding, Headquarters Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, along with Air Commodore Sanjay Prabhu, VM, Air Officer Commanding 21 Wing Air Force Station, Leh, today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at Raj Niwas.
The meeting focused on strengthening synergy between the civil administration and the Indian Air Force in Ladakh, particularly in the areas of strategic preparedness, disast...
LAHDC Kargil Approves Landmark Policies on Teacher Transfers, Hostel Admissions, and Solar Power
Kargil, Sep 02/ VOL News Desk/ In a historic move, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, today unanimously passed three landmark resolutions including draft Teacher Transfer Policy framed by Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, the draft Admission Policy for Kargil Boys’ and Girls’ Hostels in Jammu and Srinagar, and a resolution on the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The draft policy Presented by LAHDC kargil was also discussed in detail adding all...