Leh, Dec 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Union Territory of Ladakh marked a significant milestone today as Hon’ble Lt Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta inaugurated the newly revised and expanded B-3 Helicopter Services, aimed at enhancing connectivity, promoting tourism, and strengthening emergency support for people living in remote areas of the region.
Recognising Ladakh’s vast geographical spread, harsh terrain, and challenging weather conditions, the Lt Governor said that improved air connectivity ...
Leh, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, chaired a high-level meeting to review the Integrated Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (IGRMS) portal, launched by him on UT Foundation Day 2025. The portal serves as a dedicated platform for citizens to register and track grievances related to government services and departments, promoting transparent and responsive governance.
Administrative Secretary, IT Department, Shashanka Ala, ...
Kargil, December 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon, today held a meeting with representatives of the Ladakh Ecological Development Group (LEDeG) to discuss collaborative ecological initiatives and the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which is expected to be formally signed in the near future.
During the meeting, LEDeG presented key components of their Waste Flow Diagram (WFD) methodology, including samp...
Nubra, 12 Dec/ VOL News Desk/ Sub Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Mukul Beniwal IAS, chaired a review meeting today at the SDM Office Complex to assess the camps organized under the Memangs Si Rjabstogs Outreach Campaign.
The meeting aimed to evaluate follow up actions taken on public grievances and feedback gathered during the campaign. Key discussions included public health concerns, PWD related construction matters and the need for reconstruction and upgradation in several schools. Issues...
VOL News Desk/ The outreach programme “Mimang Si Jabstok” was conducted today, 12 December 2025, at Skalzangling, where representatives from various departments and agencies briefed the public about ongoing schemes, services, and initiatives. The Nodal Officer, Tehsildar Leh Dorjay Gyalson (JKAS), introduced the objectives of the campaign and highlighted its importance in ensuring transparency and citizen awareness. The Education Department shared updates on women’s self-defence training bei...
Kargil, December 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Haj Committee Ladakh organised a Hajj Feedback Programme for the Hajis of 2025 today at the Conference Hall Baroo, Kargil. The event was aimed at reviewing the facilities and services provided to pilgrims during this year’s Holy Haj pilgrimage.
The meeting was attended by Member Haj Committee Ladakh, Mohd Ali Chandan and Member Haj Committee, Zaheer Hussain Babar, along with a large number of Hajis who had returned from the pilgrimage.
Hajis, whi...
Zanskar, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ Government Model Degree College Zanskar observed World Mountain Day in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Zanskar Kargil, highlighting the importance of mountains and the need for their conservation. The event was organized under the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal GMDC Zanskar, who emphasized the significance of mountains in maintaining ecological balance and supporting life on earth.
The event featured a special Power Point ...
Kargil, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation led by former Panch Asgar Ali from Thasgam village, Sankoo, called on the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today at his office chamber. During the meeting, the delegation apprised the CEC of several pressing grievances and developmental requirements faced by the residents of Thasgam.
The delegation highlighted the urgent need for repairing the old drinking-water pipeline, which has long ca...
Kargil, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner Kargil, an encroachment removal drive was carried out today along the stretch from the BSNL Office Kargil to Goma Kargil. The drive was aimed at clearing road obstructions to ensure smooth traffic movement and public convenience.
The operation was jointly led by the Tehsildar Kargil, SHO Kargil, AEE R&B, Naib Tehsildar Kargil, Inspector Traffic, and officials of the Municipal Committee Kargil.
During the...
Kargil, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ Under the initiative, “Padega Kargil, Badega Kargil”, the District Administration Kargil successfully conducted a third-party assessment of school children across the district. The examinations were held at 81 centres across Kargil.
The examination was aimed to access the overall development and comprehension of different subjects among the children. A record total of 91.46 percent of students, out of a total of 8,169, appeared for the examination, a hi...
