The School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Stakna, Leh Campus, University of Ladakh, celebrated World Soil Day on 5th December 2025 with great enthusiasm. The event brought together Assistant Professors, project staff, non-teaching staff, and B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture students.
The programme was moderated by Dr. Kunzang Lamo, Assistant Professor (Fruit Science).
The celebration commenced with an insightful briefing on the history and significance of World Soil Day, delivered by Dr. P...
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Celebration of Adoption Awareness Month Held in Leh
Leh, December 5/ VOL News Desk/ The Social & Tribal Welfare Department, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA) and the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), organized a programme to mark Adoption Awareness Month – November 2025 on 5 December at the District Panchayat Resource Center, Agling Road, Leh.
The event centred on the theme “Non-Institutional Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs,” underscoring the importance of a nurturing family...
ADDC & ADC Leh Review Preparedness for Upcoming LSSSSB Matriculation Level Examination
Leh, December 5/ VOL News Desk/ A preparatory meeting for the upcoming Matriculation Level Examination conducted by the Ladakh Subordinate Service Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB) was jointly chaired by Sh. Sonam Nurboo, JKAS, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Leh, and Sh. Ghulam Mohd, JKAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Leh, on 5th December, 2025 at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.
The meeting focused on reviewing the arrangements, identifying potential chall...
Celebration of Children’s Day cum Parents–Teacher Meeting at Middle School Waris
VOL News Desk/ The Middle School Waris organized Children’s Day cum Parents–Teacher Meeting with great enthusiasm on 3.12.2025. The programme was held in the school premises and witnessed active participation from students, teachers, Nuberder, VEC, parents, and villagers of Waris a. The event aimed to honour Children’s Day, celebrate the talents of the students, and strengthen cooperation between parents and the school.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Headmaster, wh...
LG Kavinder Gupta Inaugurates Ability Mela 2025 in Leh on International Day of PwDs
Leh, December 4/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, inaugurated the Ability Mela 2025 at the Panchayat Resource Centre, Leh, marking the observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025. The event, organised by the District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) in collaboration with PAGIR, Munsel, and Rewa Society, aims to enhance employability, promote dignified livelihoods, and further strengthen Ladakh’s commitment to building an inc...
Ladakh Inaugurates Centre of Excellence for Sea Buckthorn; Set to Become India’s Sea Buckthorn Capital
Leh, December 4/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh has the potential to emerge as India’s Sea Buckthorn Capital, owing to its vast natural reserves, favourable high-altitude conditions, and its status as the largest sea buckthorn–growing region in the country.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, after inaugurating the Centre of Excellence for Sea Buckthorn at Nimoo today. He said the Centre marks a major leap in scientific farming, processing, and organi...
Winter Vacation Announced for Leh District Schools
The Chief Education Office, Union Territory of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh has issued an important corrigendum dated 05 December 2025 regarding the winter vacation schedule for all government and private schools in Leh district.According to the corrigendum (No. Misc-1/24658-47), the following revised dates shall now be followed:
Winter vacation in schools across Leh district shall remain closed for Winter Vacation with effect from 11th December 2025 (Thursday).
10th...
Zonal Toppers of Class 8th Examination 2025 Announced in Kharu Zone
Leh, December 4/ VOL News Desk/ The Office of the Deputy Chief Education Officer, Kharu, has released the list of Zonal Level Position Holders for the Class 8th Examination 2025 among the four cluster centres of the zone. The Deputy Chief Education Officer congratulated the meritorious students for their outstanding performance and encouraged them to continue striving for excellence. He expressed hope that their achievement would inspire them to reach even greater academic heights.
Accord...
CPO Leh Reviews Progress of Vibrant Village Programme
Leh, December 3/ VOL News Desk/ A review meeting on the implementation of the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP-I) was chaired today by Chief Planning Officer Leh, Tsewang Gyalson, at the VC Room of the DC Office, Leh.
The meeting aimed to assess the physical and financial progress of projects sanctioned under VVP-I and convergence, along with reviewing the uploading of geo-tagged photographs on the Digital VVP-I portal. The agenda also included the clearance of pending queries, status of ne...
Secretary Shashanka Ala reviews support and placement initiatives for PwDs in Leh
Leh, 02 Dec/ VOL News Desk/ To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the District Social Welfare Office, Leh, organised an Assessment Camp-cum-Pre-Event Activity aimed at supporting Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in accessing meaningful placement and livelihood opportunities across diverse sectors.
The initiative was held in collaboration with the All Ladakh Guesthouse & Hotel Association (ALGHA), Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), Leh, and several oth...