5th Anniversary of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Celebrated in Leh

18th November/ VOL News Desk/ To celebrate the 5th year of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the District Social & Tribal Welfare Department, in collaboration with the Child Welfare Society, organized an event in Leh. The programme was conducted under the leadership of the Director, Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Leh, Kunzes Angmo. Also present at the event were ADDC Sonam Nurboo (JKAS), Director Education Leh, Tashi Dolma, and ASP Rigzen Sangdup, along with officials from the District So...

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The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh, has organized an awareness program

The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh, has organized an awareness program on Sowa-Riga system of medicine entitled “Preservation and Promotion of Sowa-Rigpa in Arunachal Pradesh” at the Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, Dahung, Arunachal Pradesh.

The program was inaugurated by Dr. Gurmet Dorjay, Director, Central Institute of Himalayan Culture Studies. He expressed his gratitude to the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR), Leh, for...

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Administrative Secretary, SED conducts an extensive tour of schools in Durbuk zone

Leh, Nov 17/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha along with Chief Education Officer, Leh, Deldan Angmo and Zonal Education Officer, Durbuk, Manzoor Hussain visited Higher Secondary School, Tharuk, Tangste, High School, Sato, High School, Chushul, Primary School, Buk, Chushul, and Primary School, Tialing, Chushul on November 15. 

The Administrative Secretary began her visit with Higher Secondary School, Tharuk where she interact...

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Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas was observed at the DC Conference Hall, Leh

On 15 November 2025, Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas was observed at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, with active participation from students of Mahabodhi and Jamyang Schools, along with staff members from DSWO, ICDS, DCPU Leh, and DDAC.

As part of the programme, a pledge-taking ceremony was conducted under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, reaffirming the commitment towards a drug-free society.

The event also included a brief session highlighting the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Ladakh’s eminent...

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Pledge Taking Ceremony Held TCV school Leh under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

LEH, NOVEMBER 13/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Leh organized a pledge-taking ceremony at TCV School, Leh, to raise awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and to promote a drug-free lifestyle among students.

During the event, students, teachers, and staff members took the Drug-Free India Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to stay away from drugs and to motivate others to do the same. The p...

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DLSA Leh Celebrates Children’s Day at Nari Niketan with Legal Awareness Drive

On 14th November 2025, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Leh observed Children’s Day at Nari Niketan, Leh, to mark the occasion with children and create awareness about their rights. The event was attended by Mr. Manoj Parihar (Principal District & Sessions Judge, Chairman DLSA Leh), Mrs. Phuntsog Angmo, Secretary of DLSA Leh, Maryam Skabzin, Supervisor of Bal Ashram, Thinles Angmo, Supervisor of Nari Niketan, along with staff, students of Bal Asharam and Nari Niketan and paralega...

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Call for Uniform Holiday Recognition in Ladakh

VOL News Desk/ Mohmad Haneefa, Member of Parliament for the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency & Nasreen Maryam President Anjuman Imamia Women Wing Leh, has formally requested the inclusion of Eid-e-Ghadir, Shah-e-Qadir, and Arbaeen as Gazette Holidays across the entire Union Territory of Ladakh.

In a letter addressed to the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, MP Haneefa brought attention to the fact that while these occasions hold significant religious and cultural impo...

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LG Gupta Inspects Indoor Ice Hockey Rink in Leh, Eyes Ladakh as Winter Sports Capital

Leh, Nov 13/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inspected the under-construction international-standard indoor ice hockey rink at NDS Stadium, Leh. 

During the visit, the Lt Governor lauded Ladakh’s remarkable rise as the nerve centre of ice hockey in India, pointing out that players from the region constitute a significant share of both the men’s and women’s national teams. He reiterated the UT Administration’s unwavering commitment to nu...

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Mimangs-Si-Sjabstogs: Administration at Your Doorstep conducted at Chuchot Shamma

Leh, November 12–The outreach campaign “Mimangs-Si-Sjabstogs  “Administration at Your Doorstep” was hosted today at the community hall in Chuchot Shamma, bringing multiple departments directly into the community. 

Nodal Officer Deldan Angmo extended a warm welcome to department officials and village residents who actively participated in the event.

The camp featured participation from the Agriculture, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Health (PHC Chuchot), Agriculture & Horticulture, Education...

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Chief Secretary chairs 5th Governing Council meeting of Ladakh Skill Development Mission

Leh, November 12/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired the 5th Governing Council Meeting of the Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM) at the Civil Secretariat, Leh. The meeting focused on key agenda points aimed at strengthening and expanding the skill development ecosystem in the Union Territory.

During the session, the council discussed and approved several important proposals including the finalization of the Annual Action Plan for FY 2025–26 and the up...

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