Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme held at GDC Drass

Kargil, Sep 02/ VOL News Desk/ The Enterprising Ladakh initiative successfully conducted a three-day Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) at Government Degree College, Drass. The programme aimed to inspire and equip students with entrepreneurial skills, creative thinking, and knowledge of emerging opportunities in Ladakh.

Day 1: The sessions began with an engaging workshop by Ms. Padma Lhazes, Project Officer, Enterprising Ladakh, who introduced students to design thinking, creativi...

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Free Lecture-cum-Interaction Camp Held at Khaltse Sub Division

Khaltse, Sept 02/ VOL News Desk/ A Free Lecture-cum-Interaction Camp on Natural Healing and Alternate Medicine was organized today at the BDO Conference Hall, Khaltse, by Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Kaushal, Vikram Singh, and Priyanka Kaushal (Naturopathy) from PMSR Ranjeetrishi Organization, Hoshiarpur, Punjab.

The session focused on Natural Healing Alternate Medicine, Power of the Subconscious Brain, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, and Heart-Soul Meditation for stress relief, inner peace, happiness, and...

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3-Day Cervical Cancer Camp in Nubra

A three-day Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Camp was successfully conducted at Hunder Village, Nubra, from 29th August 2025 under the Mission Shakti initiative. The camp was jointly organized by the Department of Social and Tribal Welfare in collaboration with the Himalayan Women’s Health Project (HWHP) headed by Dr.Nordan Otzer and Dr. Swee CHONG , with active support from the Health Department and wholehearted cooperation of the Hunder villagers headed by Shri. Stanzin Chosphel ( G...

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Mental Health Session at Govt. M.L. Boys’ Higher Secondary School Kargil

Kargil, 02 Sep/ VOL News Desk/ A successful awareness and counselling session on mental health was conducted at the Government M.L. Boys’ Higher Secondary School, Kargil. The event was a collaborative effort by the District Health Society Kargil under the National Mental Health Program. The session, which drew participation from over 250 students and staff, aimed to educate the school community on key aspects of mental health, including challenges and effective coping mechanisms

The sessi...

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Ladakh Police organizes Two-Day Exhibition on the New Criminal Laws

Leh, Sept 01, 2025:  A two-day exhibition on the three New Criminal Laws was organized by Ladakh Police today which was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, in the presence of Chief Secretary UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal (IAS), Director General of Police, Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal (IPS) and Dy. CEC LAHDC-Leh Tsering Angchuk at the Auditorium Hall of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh.

Highlighting the significance of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS...

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UT Ladakh Administration Resolute in Rebuilding Flood-Affected Areas

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...

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CEC Kargil welcomes new Assistant General Manager of J&K Bank 

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...

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Three New Criminal Laws for Faster Justice in Ladakh

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...

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Science and Tradition Unite to Save Trans-Himalayan Medicinal Plants

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 ...

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Friends Pashkum Crowned Champions of Shaheed Mohd Raza Memorial Volleyball League

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...

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