GOC-in-C Northern Command calls on LG Ladakh; discusses current situation in Leh

Leh, Sep 27/ VOL News Desk/ The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, and discussed the prevailing situation in Leh.

The meeting focused on the overall security scenario, emerging challenges in the region, and the need for enhanced coordination between civil administration and the armed forces to maintain peace and stability, emp...

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لداخ کے مطالبات اور حکومت کے عزائم: ایک تجزیاتی مطالعہ

تحریر: سید ہاشم رضوی
لیہہ ضلع میں 24 ستمبر 2025 کو پھوٹنے والے پرتشدد واقعات نے نہ صرف لداخ بلکہ پورے ملک کو جھنجھوڑ کر رکھ دیا۔ ایک ایسا خطہ جو صدیوں سے امن و سکون کی علامت مانا جاتا تھا، اچانک آگ اور گولیوں کی لپیٹ میں آگیا۔ پانچ افراد جاں بحق ہوئے، درجنوں زخمی ہوئے، سرکاری دفاتر اور گاڑیاں نذرِ آتش ہوئیں جبکہ معروف ماہرِ ماحولیات اور سماجی کارکن سونم وانگچک کو نیشنل سکیورٹی ایکٹ (این ایس اے) کے تحت گرفتار کرلیا گیا۔یہ صورتِ حال محض ایک حادثہ نہیں بلکہ اس کے پسِ منظر میں لداخ کے عوامی مطالب...

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Sonam Wangchuk Detained; Prohibitory Orders Imposed in Kargil, Curfew Continues in Leh

By S.H. Rizvi | Kargil | September 26: Environmentalist and social activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken into custody today by the Ladakh Police. Following this development, the Kargil district administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code 2023 to maintain law and order.

According to the announcement made this afternoon through loudspeakers, gatherings of five or more people have been banned in Kargil until further notice. The administration has...

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LG Kavinder Gupta Reviews Ladakh Security, Urges Vigilance & Peace

Leh, Sep 25/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the emerging situation across the Union Territory.

In the meeting, Chief Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal, DGP Dr SD Singh Jamwal and senior officers of Army and ITBP were also present.

During the meeting, the Lt Governor emphasized the need for heightened vigilance, seamless inter-agency coordination, and proactive measures to safeguard peace, security,...

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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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