LG Ladakh Praises Sports as Driver of Youth Empowerment & Winter Tourism at Ice Hockey League Finale

Leh, Feb 14/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that sports are emerging as a transformative force for Ladakh—empowering youth, strengthening the local economy, and positioning the region prominently on the national and global stage. He stated that Ladakh is successfully converting its harsh winter conditions into opportunities for growth, excellence, and employment.

The Lt Governor was speaking at the concluding ceremony of the Royal Enfield...

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Various Delegations Call on LG Ladakh

Leh, February 14/ VOL News Desk/ Various delegations today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat and raised issues related to land, employment, and education.

Shri Mohd Hassan from Fikar Youlbaltak apprised the Lt Governor of land-related matters. 

Labourers working with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) highlighted their job-related concerns. 

Candidates appearing in the University of Kashmir’s Bachelor of Education (BEd) exami...

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Market Checking Team Inspects Khaltse Market

Khaltse, February 13/ VOL News Desk/ Following the directions of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Khaltse, Mohd Sharif, a market checking squad conducted a surprise inspection of restaurants, hotels, vegetable vendors, and chicken sellers in Khaltse market and its surrounding areas.

The inspection squad was led by Naib Tehsildar Khaltse, Asgar Ali, and included Tehsil Supply Officer (FCS & CA Department Khaltse), Afzal Khan; Sub-Inspector Skarma Angchok from Police Station Khaltse; B....

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Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra Chairs 6th Board of Directors Meeting of SIDCO Ladakh

Leh, February 13/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, Chairman of the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO), chaired the 6th Board of Directors meeting of SIDCO in Leh today.

The meeting focused on strengthening the corporation’s financial sustainability and accelerating industrial and infrastructure development across the Union Territory.

The meeting commenced with a welcome address by Bhupesh Chaudhary, Managing Director, SIDCO, who presented ...

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Various delegations call on LG Ladakh

Leh, February 12/ VOL News Desk/ Various delegations today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat and apprised him of issues related to development, renewable energy, tourism promotion, connectivity, and social welfare in different parts of the Union Territory.

A joint delegation from the Ladakh Renewable Energy Development Agency (LREDA) and the Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) met the Lieutenant Governor and brie...

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AN-32 Kargil Courier Service Operates First Jammu Sortie of Winter Season

Kargil, February 12/ VOL News Desk/ The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service today operated its first Jammu sortie of the winter season between Kargil and Jammu.

At Jammu Airport, the Indian Air Force pilots and crew were warmly received by the Liaison Officer, Assistant Liaison Officers, and officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), CISF, Air India, and AIASL.

The service operated two sorties during the day, carrying a total of 128 passengers in both directions. 

On the Kargil ...

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ICDS & Education Department Zanskar Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science at GHS Karsha

Zanskar, February 11/ VOL News Desk/ The ICDS Department Zanskar, in collaboration with the Education Department Zanskar, today celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Government High School Karsha, Zanskar.

The event aimed to promote awareness and encourage women and girls to pursue education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), thereby fostering gender equality and empowerment in the scientific field.

Dr. Tsetan, Gynecolog...

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17th CEC Cup Ice Hockey Championship Kicks Off at Biamathang, Kargil

Kargil, February 11/ VOL News Desk/ In Kargil , the 17th CEC Cup Ice Hockey Championship began today at the Ice Hockey Rink, Biamathang, Kargil, with great enthusiasm among players and sports enthusiasts.

A total of 29 men’s teams and 4 women’s teams from various parts of Kargil district are participating in the prestigious tournament, showcasing the growing passion for ice hockey in the region.

Acting Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, was the Chief Guest on t...

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SIDCO Successfully Integrates Online Payment System; 90 Beneficiaries Receive DBT in First Phase

Leh, [09-02-2026] — After strenuous efforts over the past three to four months, the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO) has successfully completed the integration of its Online Payment System, marking another major milestone in its digital transformation initiative.

Earlier, SIDCO had developed and operationalized its comprehensive Online Portal, enabling smooth loan registration, application submission, scrutiny, and approval processes. The completion of the loan regist...

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Pre–AI Impact Summit organised by the IT Department, UT Ladakh

Leh, 11 February/ VOL News Desk/ The Information Technology Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, organised a Pre–AI Impact Summit aimed at fostering dialogue on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across governance, education, healthcare, tourism, disaster management, and climate resilience in the region.

Sonam, an IT Consultant, briefed the participants on Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting its basic concepts, applications, and growing significance acro...

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