Public Outreach Camp Held at MES Colony Under Mimang–Si–sJabstogs Initiative

Leh, December 10/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing “Mimang–Si–sJabstogs – Administration at Your Doorstep” initiative, a public outreach camp was successfully conducted at the MES Colony Community Hall, Agling, under the supervision of Nodal Officer Dr. Tundup Namgial, Deputy Director, PGF, Upshi, Leh, with the aim of extending government services and welfare schemes directly to the public.

The programme began with a warm reception accorded by the Nambardars to the Nodal Officer, off...

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Government Primary School Chuchot upgraded to ‘Ladakh Model School’

Leh, Dec 08/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards strengthening the education ecosystem in rural areas, Government Primary School Basgorong, Chuchot, has been formally upgraded to Ladakh Model School Chuchot.

The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Secretary, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha, along with the Director, School Education, Tashi Dolma. Senior officers, including the DEPO and ZEPO, as well as school staff, students, parents, and community represe...

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Various delegations call on LG Ladakh

Leh, December 9/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, met several delegations at the LG Secretariat to discuss key local issues concerning women’s empowerment, healthcare, sports infrastructure, and youth development.

Kunzes Dolma, Vice President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association, sought the Lt Governor’s intervention for the establishment of a UT-level Commission for Women—on the lines of similar bodies in other States and Union Territories—to e...

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LG Inaugurates Upgraded Ladakh Model School, Pushes NEP 2020 for Inclusive Education

Leh, December 8/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, inaugurated the newly upgraded Ladakh Model School, earlier a Primary Model School and now functioning as a Middle School under the Samagra Shiksha programme, marking a decisive advancement in the region’s education sector.

Addressing a packed audience comprising parents, students and teachers, the Lt Governor remarked that the upgradation of the school represents a crucial, long-term investmen...

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Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal inspects key development projects in Leh

Leh, December 08/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, conducted a series of visits to various developmental sites in Leh to review the ongoing progress of major infrastructure works.

The Chief Secretary first visited the newly constructed UT Secretariat Building, Leh, where he assessed the progress of works and directed the executing agency to expedite the remaining tasks while maintaining high quality standards. He further instructed the agency to ensure that ...

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Dedication of 10 MVA Power transformer to Public, installed and commissioned at Chuchot Substation

Leh, 08th December/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary Power and NRE Department Sh. Rudra Goud PT (IAS) dedicated a newly commissioned 10 MVA Power Transformer for public utility on 08th December 2025. Chief Engineer Ladakh PDD Sh. Tsewang Paljor, Superintending Engineer PDD Sh. Tundup Spalzang, Executive Engineer STD Leh Smt. Rinchen Wangmo along with other officers of PDD and executing agencies attended the event. 

The project has been executed by the Sub-Transmission Division ...

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Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates Hanulungpa Bridge

Khaltse, December 08/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, virtually inaugurated the Hanulungpa Bridge—one among the 125 infrastructure projects—on the Khaltse–Batalik road near Hydropower House Hanu, yesterday on 7th December. The event was graced by the Commanding Officer, 96 Field Regiment, Col. Manoj Yadav; Sub Divisional Magistrate, Khaltse, Mohd Sharif; and the OIC GREF, Omkar Nath.

Constructed under Project Vijayak by 16 BRTF, 81 RCC, BRO , the Hanulungpa Bridg...

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Outreach Programme “Mimangs-Si-sJabstogs – Administration at Your Doorstep” Held at Choglamsar

Leh, December 8/ VOL News Desk/ A special outreach programme titled “Mimangs-Si-sJabstogs – Administration at Your Doorstep” was held today at the Community Hall in Gongmaling, Choglamsar, under the supervision of Nodal Officer Smt. Kunzang Wangmo, Chief Horticulture Officer, Leh.

The initiative aimed to bring government services, welfare schemes, and grievance-redressal mechanisms directly to the public, ensuring last-mile delivery across key developmental sectors. A total of 22 officers...

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First-Ever District-Level Livestock Show Under National Livestock Mission

Leh, December 6/ VOL News Desk/ The first-ever District Level Livestock Show/Mela, organized by the Sheep Husbandry Department, Leh under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) 2025–26 at Panchayat centre, Chuchot Yokma . The event brought together livestock rearers from across the district to showcase superior breeds of sheep and goats, marking a milestone for the region’s pastoral community.

The mela was graced by Shri Rudra Goud (PT), IAS, Secretary, Animal, Sheep Husbandry & Fisheries /...

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LSSSSB conducts Matriculation Level Examination smoothly across Ladakh

Leh, December 07/ VOL News Desk/ The Ladakh Subordinate Services Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB) successfully conducted its first-ever Matriculation Level Examination today in a smooth, transparent, and orderly manner across the Union Territory.

The examination was conducted at 19 centres set up in the district headquarters of Leh and Kargil. A total of 3,584 candidates appeared for the examination from both districts, reflecting strong participation and enthusiasm among aspirants.

The ...

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