Bodies of Four Killed in Leh Protest Handed Over to Families; Last Rites to Be Performed in Leh

Leh, September 25: The bodies of four individuals who were killed during police firing amid protests in Leh on Wednesday were handed over to their families today at Sonam Norboo Memorial Hospital. Apex Body Chairman and former Member of Parliament Thupstan Chhewang, along with Co-Chairman Chhering Dorjay Lakrook, were present on the occasion.

According to sources, the bereaved families have requested that the last rites of the deceased be performed in Leh instead of their native villages....

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Ladakh in Turmoil: Hunger Strike Ends Amid Clashes, Section 163 Imposed, Three Dead

Leh, September 25, 2025: The ongoing agitation in Ladakh, which entered its 15th day today, took a tragic turn as three protesters lost their lives during clashes at indus NDS Ground site in Leh. Thousands had gathered to support climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards and statehood for the region. The situation escalated as violence erupted between demonstrators and security personnel.

Reports confirm that a BJP office an...

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لیہ میں اپیکس باڈی کے احتجاج پر کشیدگی، پولیس اور مظاہرین میں جھڑپ،

لیہ، 24 ستمبر: لیہ ضلع آج شدید کشیدگی کی لپیٹ میں آگیا جب اپیکس باڈی کی قیادت کی اپیل پر ہزاروں افراد بھوک ہڑتال میں شریک مظاہرین کے ساتھ اظہارِ یکجہتی کے لیے سڑکوں پر نکل آئے۔ مظاہرین نے ہاتھوں میں پلے کارڈز اور بینرز اٹھا رکھے تھے اور اپنے مطالبات کے حق میں زوردار نعرے لگاتے ہوئے ہل کونسل لیہ سکریٹریٹ کی طرف مارچ کیا۔

ہمارے نمائندے کے مطابق، مشتعل ہجوم نے ہل کونسل سکریٹریٹ کو آگ لگانے کی کوشش کی، تاہم بروقت فائیر اینڈ ایمرجنسی سروسز کے عملے نے موقع پر پہنچ کر آگ پر قابو پالیا۔ اس واقعے ...

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Secretray HUDD Ladakh Leads Swachhata Campaign at Karzoo Pond

Leh, Sep17/ VOL News Desk/ The Secretary HUDD, Ladakh, Sanjit Rodrigues, launched a Swachhata Campaign at Karzoo Pond (Zing) as part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2025, which will be observed from September 17 to October 2, 2025.

On the occasion, the Secretary administered the Swachhata Pledge and urged people to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings and contribute actively to the campaign.

Executive Officer, Municipal Committee (MC) Leh, Stanzin Rabgias, briefed the gathering on the objec...

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ZEO Leh, Organizes Cook-Cum- Helper Cooking Competition under PM POSHAN Scheme

Leh, Sep 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Zonal Education Officer Leh, successfully organized a “Cook-cum- Helper Cooking Competition” under centrally sponsor PM POSHAN scheme at Chief Education Office Leh conference hall. 

The event aimed to encourage innovation and nutritional best practices among the Mid Day Meal Cooks and helpers working across Government Schools in the region.

The competition was graced by the presence of Director, School Education UT Ladakh Tashi Dolma,  who was the Chief ...

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CBC Hosts Awareness Programme in Leh on Sustainability, Cleanliness & Legal Reforms

Leh Sep 13/ VOL News Desk/ The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt of India on Saturday organized an Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) in Leh. The day-long programme was organised in the Exhibition Hall of District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) by CBC’s Field Office,Leh. 

The outreach programme was aimed at sensitizing the youth regarding the themes of Mission LiFE and Swachhata Hi Seva, urging them to ad...

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Review and Re-editing of Bhoti Textbooks

Leh ,Sep 12/ VOL News Desk/ In pursuance of the directions of the Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, the review and re-editing of Bhoti textbooks for Classes Nursery to VIII was undertaken at DIET,

Leh, from 8th to 12th September 2025. 

The programme concluded with the final session held today, 12th September 2025, at DIET, Leh. During the workshop, experts from government schools across Leh district shared their perspectives and carried out a detailed review of the textbooks. In-dept...

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Ladakh Scouts’ Tsewang Kundan Triumphs in Silk Route Ulta 2025 Marathon

Leh, September 12, 2025: Showcasing extraordinary grit and determination, Tsewang Kundan (BIB No. 172) of Ladakh Scouts Regiment emerged as the 1st Finisher of the Silk Route Ulta 2025 Marathon, completing the grueling challenge in 13 hours, 50 minutes, and 1 second.

The 2nd position was secured by Phuntsok Namgail (BIB No. 173), also from Ladakh Scouts, who finished in 14 hours, 38 minutes, and 14 seconds. Skarma Phurbu Tsering claimed the 3rd position, completing the marathon in 15 hour...

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Ministry of Jal Shakti Reviews JJM and SBM Progress in Ladakh

Leh, 11 Sep/ VOL News Desk/ A comprehensive review meeting on the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission and the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen was held under the chairmanship of Shri Kamal Kishore Soan, Additional Secretary & Mission Director (NJJM & SBMG), Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.

The meeting commenced with a detailed presentation by Norboo Tundup, IEC Expert, JJM-PMU, highlighting the status of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Ladakh.

The presen...

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Training Empowers Women’s Helpline Functionaries in Leh


Leh, 10th Sep/ VOL News Desk/ The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Ghulam Mohd (JKAS) inaugurated a two days in person training for the Women Helpline functionaries on 10th and 11th September 2025 at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.

The Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh, organised the programme with the support of the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). The trai...

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