Kargil, December 21/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today kick-started the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) Programme, under which Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) is being administered to all children below five years of age on National Immunization Days (NIDs).
On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner/Joint Director Information, Imteeaz Kacho; Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Dr. Liyakat Ali; Deputy CMO Kargil, Dr. Fa...
VOL News Desk/ Prominent political and religious leader from Kargil, Ladakh, Haji Asghar Ali Karbalai, arrived in Iran on a five-day visit upon invitation to attend the International Imam Khomeini Award Conference in Tehran. The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, India, was awarded the prestigious Imam Khomeini International Award in recognition of its outstanding public and religious services.
This award is bestowed upon individuals and institutions for exceptional contributions at...
Nubra, 19 Dec/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the observance of Good Governance Week, a Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore 2025 outreach camp was organised today at Murgi village of Tehsil Sumoor. The camp was conducted under the chairmanship of the Tehsildar, Sumoor, Tashi Jorgais.
The initiative aimed to strengthen citizen centric service delivery, promote good governance, facilitate doorstep redressal of public grievances, and ensure effective and timely delivery of government services.
Officials fr...
Jammu, Dec 19/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated the three-day Third Edition of Mahotsav – Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, a flagship annual initiative of LEAD (LJK – Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir Economic Growth and Development Dialogue), aimed at celebrating the rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurial spirit and collective identity of the region.
Mahotsav–Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is a vibrant platform deeply rooted in the ideals of Swadeshi, self-...
Nubra, 19 Dec/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the observance of Good Governance Week, an outreach camp under the Administration at Your Doorstep initiative of the Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore 2025 campaign was successfully organised today at Tyakshi village in Tehsil Diskit.
Officials from various departments actively participated in the camp and interacted with local residents. They addressed public grievances, responded to queries and recorded concerns related to local issues.
Several on the spo...
Leh, 18 Dec/ VOL News Desk/ Following the incident that occurred on 24th September, an Inquiry Commission has been constituted under the chairmanship of Justice Dr B. S. Chauhan, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, to conduct a comprehensive and impartial inquiry into the matter.
The Commission has already collected and examined the written proceedings and statements submitted earlier as part of the preliminary process. In continuation of the inquiry, the Commission will commence ...
Leh, December 17/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today launched the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Incentive Scheme–2025, notified by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and protecting Ladakh’s fragile ecological balance.
During a presentation, the Secretary, Tourism informed that the scheme encourages installation of decentralised Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in hotels and guesthouses to ensure scien...
Leh, December 17/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today marked a major milestone in strengthening tourist safety and advancing Ladakh’s adventure tourism ecosystem with the launch of a streamlined process enabling easy procurement of satellite phones for tourism purposes.
Ladakh, globally recognised for its vast remote landscapes, high-altitude adventure tourism, mountaineering expeditions, and off-grid travel experiences, has long faced comm...
Kargil, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) organised an event under the National Campaign on Gender Equality today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall, Kargil today. The programme was graced by Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba as the Chief Guest, Additional District Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho as the Guest of Honour, and Superintendent of Police Kacho Ishtiyaq. Other dignitaries present on the occasion included Chief Medical Officer Kacho Liyakat Ali, District Pa...
Leh, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inaugurated the 60kW Geothermal-based Space Heating System at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Thiksay. Constructed as a pilot project at a cost of Rs 80 lakh by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), the system provides eco-friendly space heating without polluting the environment.
The project was conceptualised following a visit by the Ambassador from Switzerland to Ladakh, who proposed ...
