VOL News Desk/ PON PAYALO SOCIETY CHANIGOUND Leads the Way in Ladakh High above the Indus, in the cold desert of Kargil district, the villagers of Chanigound are quietly building a new kind of glacier. Their Ice Stupa rises from the valley floor like a frozen sculpture, made not by nature alone but with carefully designed pipes, sprinklers and sensors. For the second year in a row, PON PAYALO SOCIETY CHANIGOUND is running an automated Ice Stupa project to secure life‑saving water for the com...
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LSSSB Conducts Counselling for Provisionally Shortlisted Candidates under Matriculation Level Examination
Leh, 15 December/ VOL News Desk/ The Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSB) successfully conducted counselling for provisionally shortlisted candidates at the District Panchayat Resource Centre, Agling, Leh, for the 99 posts advertised under the Matriculation Level Examination.
The counselling process was organised to seek post and department preferences from the selected candidates. During the process, all shortlisted candidates were given an opportunity to choose the ...
Chief Electoral Officer Conducts Quarterly Inspection of EVM/VVPAT Warehouse in Leh
Leh, December 15/ VOL News Desk/ The quarterly inspection of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and VVPAT warehouse of Leh district was conducted today at the Sindhu Sanskriti Kendra.
The inspection was carried out under the supervision of the Chief Electoral Officer, Leh, Rahul Sharma, IAS, along with Nodal officer of EVM Leh , Sonam Chosjor (JKAS) and Deputy district election officers Padma Angmo (JKAS). Representatives of various political parties from BJP , Congress and AAP were also...
CEC Kargil Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Distributes Induction Cooktops Under NECP
Kargil, December 15, 2025/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon, also the Councillor of Thasgam–Thovina Constituency, today distributed electrical induction cooktops among beneficiaries belonging to economically weaker sections. The cooktops were provided by the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) under the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP).
The NECP is a flagship initiative of the Bureau of Energy Eff...
AKSAD Successfully Concludes Annual “Fatima is Fatima” Seminar in New Delhi
New Delhi,December 14/ VOL News Desk/ The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) successfully organised its Annual Event-cum-Seminar titled “FATIMA IS FATIMA” on December 13th, 2025, at the Ghalib Institute, ITO, commemorating the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima Zahra (s.a.), daughter of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Held under the theme “Women: The Pillar for Social Upliftment,” the programme reflected on the moral, social, and spiritual legacy of Lady Fatima Zahra (s....
Shri Moses Kunzang reviews Sports Infrastructure Projects in Leh Under SDP Scheme
Leh, December 13/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Moses Kunzang, Administrative Secretary, Department of Youth Services and Sports (YS&S), today undertook an extensive tour of several ongoing sports infrastructure projects in and around Leh being executed under the Special Development Programme (SDP).
During the visit, Shri Kunzang inspected the construction of the tennis court at Government Polytechnic College, Leh, construction of squash court at Solar Colony, and the futsal court being developed ...
Ladakh Archery Team Creates History at Senior National Championships, Qualifies for National Games
Kargil, December 12/ VOL News Desk/ In a momentous achievement for the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Ladakh Archery Team has delivered an outstanding performance at the Senior Archery National Championships held in Hyderabad, where 31 states competed.
The team showcased exceptional talent and resilience, qualifying for the Round of 16 and registering a remarkable victory against Punjab. Advancing to the quarterfinals, the team fought a close battle against Andhra Pradesh, narrowly losing...
LAHDC Kargil declares winter vacation for schools from December 15 onwards
Kargil, December 13, 2025: A meeting regarding the declaration of winter vacation in Government and Private Schools of Kargil District was convened today under the chairmanship of the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, at the Council Secretariat.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillors Kacho Mohd Feroz, Aga Syed Mujataba, and Phunchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; the Chief Medical Officer (CMO); the Chief...
“Sunday on Cycle” – rally for ex-servicemen held in Kargil
Kargil, December 14/ VOL News Desk/ Sports Authority of India (SAI) launched Fit India Cycling Drive in collaboration with Kendriya Sainik Board “Sunday on Cycle” today commemorating 1971 Kargil War Victory. The flagship event for the same is also being held in Goa on 14 Dec 2025 commemorating the valour and victory of the 1971 Vijay Diwas.
This event has been organised by Zila Sainik Welfare Office at Kargil in collaboration with Sports Authority of India, Kargil. Despite cold climatic c...
Block Level Sports Meet Held at SAS&T Kargil Campus
Kargil, December 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Block Level Sports event organized by Mera Yuva Bharat (MYBK) Kargil, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, in collaboration with the School of Agriculture Science and Technology (SAS&T), Kargil Campus, successfully concluded a spirited two-day inter-student sports fest held on December 11–12, 2025. The event brought together 50–60 enthusiastic students, along with faculty members, who participated with great energy and sportsmanship...