VOL News Desk/ Leh, Ladakh : In a landmark achievement for the Union Territory of Ladakh, the region witnessed its first-ever retinal laser procedure successfully performed at SNM Hospital, Leh. The pioneering procedure, known as Sectoral Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP), was carried out by Dr. Qamar Nauman Jawaid, a Vitreoretina and Phaco Surgeon, marking a significant advancement in specialized eye care for the people of Ladakh.
The procedure was performed on a patient diagnosed with B...
A Memorandum of Understanding is signed between National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh and Central Council for Research in Homeopathy, New Delhi on 07-10-25 at the headquarter of Central Council for Research in Homeopathy, New Delhi.
The main objective of the MoU is to work in collaboration between above two institutions on Survey, collection and documentation of High-Altitude Medicinal plants used in Homeopathy and Sowa Rigpa system of medicine.
The MoU is signed by Dr: Subhash Kaushik...
Leh, Oct 8: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today interacted with a delegation of Ladakh Taxi Operator Co-operative Ltd and reviewed their concerns regarding the installation of Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTD) as mandated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
The meeting was attended by Mohammad Usman Khan, Additional Secretary, Transport Department; Hidayatullah Mir, ARTO Leh; Thinlay Namgial, President, Ladakh Taxi Operator Co-o...
Leh, Oct 06/ VOL Desk News/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the current security situation in Leh and across Ladakh.
The Hon’ble Lt Governor observed that the Union Territory remains peaceful, with schools, offices, and markets operating normally. He directed officials to remain vigilant and continue focusing on maintaining peace, public safety, and facilitating overall development in the region.
The Hon’ble Lt Gov...
Leh, Oct 06/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, emphasised transforming Ladakh into a top winter tourism and adventure sports hub, highlighting the need for sustainable development, modern infrastructure, promotion of local talent, and creating employment opportunities while preserving the region’s unique natural and cultural heritage.
The Hon’ble Lt Governor chaired a meeting attended by Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary, and Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Secr...
Kharu, Oct 06/ VOL News Desk/ Under the PM POSHAN Scheme (Tithi Bhojan), a Zonal Level Cooking Competition was successfully organized today at the Block Resource Centre, Dy. CEO Kharu, under the Kharu Sub-Division. The event showcased the exceptional culinary skills, creativity, and dedication of Mid-Day Meal (MDM) workers from various government schools across the Kharu zone.
The competition aimed to encourage innovation and promote nutritional best practices among Mid-Day Meal cooks and...
Leh, Oct 04/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the prevailing security scenario in UT Ladakh.
During the meeting, senior officials of the UT Administration, Ladakh Police, Army, and Central Armed Police Forces briefed the Lt Governor about the present situation.
Speaking at the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor said, “The Administration is committed to maintaining peace, safety, and...
VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced it will not engage in talks with the Centre until all detained activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released and a judicial probe is launched into the recent police firing in Leh.
Addressing the media on Tuesday, KDA co-chairperson Asgar Ali Karbalai said, “We will not be part of any discussions with the Centre until Sonam Wangchuk is released, arrests are stopped, and a judicial inquiry into the September 24 incident i...
Leh, Sep 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Apex Body of Ladakh, in an emergency press conference, expressed deep concern over the violent incidents of September 24 and strongly criticized the government and local administration. Leaders said that during a peaceful protest, authorities resorted to “indiscriminate use of force,” resulting in the deaths of four young men and injuries to dozens of others.
Representatives of the Apex Body alleged that the Lieutenant Governor and police officials insulted...
The violent incidents that erupted in Leh district on September 24, 2025, shook not only Ladakh but the entire country. A region long regarded as a symbol of peace and harmony suddenly found itself engulfed in flames and gunfire. Five people lost their lives, dozens were injured, government offices and vehicles were set ablaze, and prominent environmentalist and social activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA). This was not a mere accident; behind it lies a c...
