Leh, October 10/ VOL News Desk/ In a major step towards strengthening animal welfare and stray dog management in the Union Territory of Ladakh, a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between the Municipal Committee, Leh (MCL), Thiksey Monastery, and the Chamba Animal Welfare Society, Leh for the construction, establishment, operation, and management of a Dog Pound facility at Thiksey, Leh.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Sh. Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, Administra...
Kargil, October 11/ VOL News Desk/ The District Tobacco Control Cell (NTCP) Kargil organized an awareness program titled “Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0” at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Government Boys’ Higher Secondary School, Kargil, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 300 students and staff members.
Mr. Masood Ahmad, District Consultant, DTCC Kargil, served as the keynote speaker and delivered an impactful talk on the harmful effects of tobacco. He urged students to beco...
Kargil, October 11/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated multiple developmental projects worth several crores in Kargil.
The CEC was accompanied by Executive Councilor Aga Syed Mujtaba, Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, SSP Kargil Shree Raam R., Executive Engineer R&B Mohammad Sadiq, and other concerned officers.
Dr. Akhoon inaugurated the newly constructed VIP Guest House at the Council Sec...
Kargil, October 11/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today conducted an extensive tour of Barsoo Nallah to assess the status of various ongoing and proposed developmental works in the area.
He was accompanied by Executive Councillor for Education Zakir Hussain, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, Executive Engineer SVD, Chief Education Officer Kargil, and other concerned district officers.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner ...
Kargil, October 11/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India today launched three landmark agricultural missions — PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, National Dalhan Mission, and the National Mission on Natural Farming — during a grand event held at Bharatratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.
The event was witnessed live in Kargil by a gathering of progressive farmers, Self Help Group (SHG) members, and agriculture department staff at the Farmers’ Training H...
October 11/ VOL News Desk/The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kargil, successfully organized a comprehensive agricultural programme today, with the Honorable Manzoor Hussain, Councilor for Sodh Constituency, serving as the Chief Guest. The event commenced at 10:15 AM and was attended by more than 200 farmers and farmwomen.The programme initiated with a warm welcome note delivered by Dr. Nassreen F. Kacho, who also delivered an informative lecture emphasizing the importance of pulses in sustainab...
Leh, Oct 10/ VOL News Desk/ A refresher training on wheat flour fortification was conducted by KHPT-GAIN on October 9, 2025 at Rajat Flour Mill, Phyang (Leh District), with the support of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Ladakh.
The training was conducted for Rajat Flour Mill and Kangri Flour Mill, and was graced by the presence of Mr. Tamchos Gurmeet, Assistant Commissioner, and Mr. Abdul Majeed, Food Safety Officer (FSO), Ms. Diskit, from Food Analyst ...
Kargil, October 10, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today conducted surprise inspections of various Government institutions in Drass, including High School Pandrass, High School Muradbagh, Higher Secondary School Drass and the Sub-District Hospital of Drass in order to assess their functioning and to ensure accountability. He was accompanied by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Drass, Vishal Atri, JKAS.
At High School Pandrass, the Deputy Commissioner found that...
Srinagar, Oct 10/ VOL News Desk/ The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, under the aegis of the Office of Dean Alumni and International Affairs, organised a special Women’s Session on Friday as part of its two-day Global Alumni Meet – SANGAM 2025.
The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of the institute’s distinguished women alumni and underscored their pivotal role in transforming professional, academic, and social landscapes.
Themed “Women in Power: Beyond Bala...
Kargil, October 09/ VOL News Desk/ District Health Society, Kargil today launched the “Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0” at the Tourist Facilitation Centre (TFC) Biamathang with the aim to create awareness among the youth about the harmful effects of tobacco and to build a tobacco-free society.
The event began with the Tobacco Free Youth Pledge. A yoga session was also conducted to promote physical and mental well-being among participants.
The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner K...
