KVK Nyoma Launches 16-Day Swachhata Pakhwada from Tukla Village

Leh, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ KVK Nyoma (Leh-II), the highest Krishi Vigyan Kendra in the country, launched a 16-day Swachhata Pakhwada campaign from Tukla Village on December 16, 2025. The campaign, part of the nationwide cleanliness drive, will continue till December 31, 2025.

The programme was inaugurated under the leadership of Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head, KVK Nyoma, with participation from KVK scientists, staff, farmers, and local villagers. On the inaugural day, participants took a...

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Chief Secretary chairs 14th UTLBC meeting to review banking in Ladakh 

Leh, December 17/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, presided over the 14th Union Territory Level Bankers Committee (UTLBC) meeting to reviewed the performance of banks operating in UT Ladakh for the quarter ending September 2025. 

During the period under review, banks achieved 72.88 percent of the annual credit target under Priority Sector Advances by disbursing Rs. 803.12 crore. Overall, banks achieved 89.12 percent of the target by disbur...

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Pulse Polio Immunization Programme Meeting held in Leh

Leh, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ The Additional District development commissioner Leh,  Sonam Nurboo (JKAS), today chaired a meeting of the District Task Force for the upcoming Pulse Polio Immunization Programme–2025 at his office chamber.

The meeting reviewed preparedness, inter-departmental coordination, and implementation strategies to ensure the successful conduct of the programme across Leh district. A brief presentation was made during the meeting, followed by detailed discussions o...

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SDM, Khaltse, Holds Meeting with Officers of Sub Division Khaltse

Khaltse, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ The In-charge Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Khaltse, Asgar Ali, today chaired a meeting with all officers of Sub Division Khaltse to discuss the observation of Good Governance Week under the theme “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore–2025.” The campaign will be observed nationwide from December 19 to December 25, 2025.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding the planning and effective implementation of the campaign in Sub Division Khaltse.

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Mimang Si sJabstok Outreach Programme Held at Murtse Colony Committee Hall

Murtse Colony, Leh | 16 December| Vol News Desk| The outreach programme “Mimang Si sJabstok” was successfully conducted on 16 December 2025 at the Murtse Colony Committee Hall, witnessing active participation from residents of Targyasling, Murtse, Norgyasling, and New Leh. The programme aimed to enhance transparency, citizen awareness, and direct interaction between the public and various government departments.

Addressing the gathering, Nodal Officer Ghulam Mohd, Assistant Director, Rural De...

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B-3 Helicopter services were inaugurated today at Diskit, Nubra

Nubra, 16 December/ VOL News Desk/ B-3 Helicopter services were inaugurated today at Diskit, Nubra, marking a significant step toward enhancing regional connectivity, promoting tourism and strengthening emergency response services at subsidized fares.

The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Nubra, Shri Mukul Beniwal, IAS, Station House Officer Shri Meraj Giri and Naib Tehsildar Shri Habibullah, along with other officials.

Soon after the comm...

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SAMAARAMBH Foundation Hands Over Ambulance to Medical Centre, Hanle under NBCC CSR Initiative

Leh, December 16/ VOL News Desk/ SAMAARAMBH Foundation, under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of NBCC (India) Limited, today handed over a Basic Life Support Ambulance to the Medical Centre, Hanle, UT Ladakh, with the objective of strengthening emergency healthcare services in the remote Changthang region.

The handover ceremony was attended by Sh. Tsewang Gyalson, Chief Planning Officer, Dr. Dolma Chuskit, Chief Medical Officer, Block Medical Officer (BMO), former Cou...

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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...

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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 ...

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LG Kavinder Gupta Directs Time-Bound Resolution for Ladakh Grievance Portal

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, ...

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