CPO Leh Chairs DMFT Review Meeting to Assess Fund Utilization

Leh, February 19/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Leh, Tsewang Gyalson, chaired a meeting of the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) today at the VC Room, DC Office Leh, to review the utilization of DMFT funds.

During the meeting, the CPO conducted a detailed review of both pending and completed cases under the DMFT. After thorough deliberations, necessary approvals were accorded to the pending cases as per norms.

The meeting also examined new proposals, including pro...

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Administrative Secretary Inaugurates Upgraded Ladakh Model School at Skara Yokma, Leh 

Leh, 20 February 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary of the School Education Department, Bhanu Prabha, today attended the inauguration-cum-upgradation ceremony of Government Primary School, Skara Yokma, into a Ladakh Model School in Leh.

She was accompanied by the  Principal, DIET Leh; District Programme Officer (DPO) Leh; Deputy Chief Education Officer (Dy CEO), Kargil; Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Leh, Padma Dechen; other Heads of Departments, the Nambardar of Skara, memb...

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E-Office Training Session for District Officers held at conference hall, Baroo

Kargil, February 19/ VOL News Desk/ An E-Office training session was conducted for district officers from various departments today at Conference Hall, Baroo, to enhance their digital efficiency and accuracy in handling official files through the E-Office system.

The training focused on improving officers’ understanding of file management and addressing common challenges faced during day-to-day use of the platform. Key areas such as login procedures, technical issues and digital signature...

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Chief Secretary UT-Ladakh assesses Youth Services, Sports policy, and NCC performance

Leh, 19 February/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of UT-Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Department of Youth Services & Sports and the 1 Ladakh BN NCC, Leh.

During the meeting, Secretary Youth Services & Sports, Moses Kunzang, presented a detailed overview of the organisational structure and functioning of the Department of Youth Services & Sports.

The review covered key administrative and financial aspects, including the sanctioned str...

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EJM College Leh Flags Off PM-USHA Academic Exposure & Field Learning Visit to New Delhi

Leh, Ladakh | February 2026/ VOL News Desk/The Department of Social Work, Eliezer Joldan Memorial College (EJM College), Leh, organized the flag-off ceremony of its Academic Exposure and Field Learning Visit to New Delhi under the banner of PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan).

The tour was formally flagged off by Ms. Bhanu Prabha IAS, Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education, UT Ladakh, in the gracious presence of Prof. Stanzin Yangdol Principal, EJM College Leh, and Dr. Sa...

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Workshop-cum-Training Programme on “Product Certification and Capacity Building” concludes in Kargil

Kargil, February 18/ VOL News Desk/ The fifth and concluding day of the five-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on “Product Certification and Capacity Building for Women SHG Members” under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme concluded successfully today with active participation from MSME entrepreneurs and Women Self Help Group (SHG) members engaged in the food processing sector.

The programme was organized by the Industries & Commerce Department, UT Ladakh, in...

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Drass Warriors Clinch 17th CEC Ice Hockey Championship 2026 Title in Kargil

Kargil, February 18/ VOL News Desk/ The Final Match and Concluding Ceremony of the 17th CEC Ice Hockey Championship 2026 successfully concluded today at the Ice Hockey Rink Biamathang amid great enthusiasm and sporting spirit.

Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Haji Mohd Hanifa Jan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honour was Kacho Mohd Feroz, Executive Councilor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Kargil, while the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil Imteea...

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Preparatory Meeting for the Apricot Blossom Festival 2026

ADDC Leh, Sonam Nurboo, JKAS, chaired a preparatory meeting on 18.02.2026 in the VC Room, DC Office Leh, to review arrangements for the forthcoming Apricot Blossom Festival 2026.

During the meeting, the SDMs of Khaltse and Nubra were directed to identify and submit suitable venues within their respective sub-divisions to the AD Tourism, Leh, within two days. Emphasis was placed on selecting accessible, culturally vibrant, and logistically feasible locations to enhance the overall visitor ...

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Councillor Abdul Wahid Attends Archery Tournament Final in Drass

Drass, February 17/ VOL News Desk/ Councillor Bhimbat Constituency, Abdul Wahid attended the final match of Archery Tournament as the Chief Guest held at Goshen, Drass. 

The tournament was organized by the Goshen Archery Club in collaboration with the Winter Sports Association Drass.

On the occasion, the Councillor congratulated all participating teams, with special appreciation for both the winners and the runners-up. He commended the organizers for successfully conducting the tournam...

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RAMP Workshop Empowers Women SHGs and MSMEs with Product Certification & FSSAI Training in Kargil

Kargil, February 16/ VOL News Desk/ On the third day of the ongoing five-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on “Product Certification and Training for Women SHG Members”, enthusiastic participation recorded from MSME unit holders and Women Self Help Group (SHG) members from the food processing sector. 

The programme held at the Conference Hall of the District Industries Centre (DIC), Kargil, has been conducted under the RAMP Programme, organized by the Industries & Commerce Department, U...

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