STOK, December 4/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant move aimed at strengthening local education, Government School Stok was formally converted into Ladakh Model School Stok on December 4. The transition marks a significant milestone to improve academic standards with upgraded infrastructure and modern learning facilities for students in the region.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by the Secretary School Education Bhanu Prabha (IAS) and Director School Education Tashi Dolma (JKAS) who ...
Kargil, December 2025/ VOL News Desk/ The District Institute of Education & Training (DIET), Kargil, has announced the Class 8th Middle Standard Examination results for the academic session 2025, with students across the district demonstrating exceptional academic excellence at both district and zonal levels.
Yasmeen Fatima of PM Shri Government High School Minjee emerged as the district topper, securing the 1st position with an outstanding 95.9% marks. Zehra Batool of Government Girls Mi...
The School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Stakna, Leh Campus, University of Ladakh, celebrated World Soil Day on 5th December 2025 with great enthusiasm. The event brought together Assistant Professors, project staff, non-teaching staff, and B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture students.
The programme was moderated by Dr. Kunzang Lamo, Assistant Professor (Fruit Science).
The celebration commenced with an insightful briefing on the history and significance of World Soil Day, delivered by Dr. P...
Srinagar: The Central Government has appointed Amit Sharma as the Director of Census Operations and Civil Registration for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
According to administrative sources, Amit Sharma, an IAS officer of the 2012 AGMUT cadre, assumed charge on Thursday following his central deputation.
Sources indicate that the appointment is part of preparations for the next phase of the census. This includes updating records, coordinating with district authorit...
Leh, December 5/ VOL News Desk/ The Social & Tribal Welfare Department, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA) and the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), organized a programme to mark Adoption Awareness Month – November 2025 on 5 December at the District Panchayat Resource Center, Agling Road, Leh.
The event centred on the theme “Non-Institutional Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs,” underscoring the importance of a nurturing family...
Leh, December 5/ VOL News Desk/ A preparatory meeting for the upcoming Matriculation Level Examination conducted by the Ladakh Subordinate Service Staff Selection Board (LSSSSB) was jointly chaired by Sh. Sonam Nurboo, JKAS, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Leh, and Sh. Ghulam Mohd, JKAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Leh, on 5th December, 2025 at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.
The meeting focused on reviewing the arrangements, identifying potential chall...
Leh, December 4/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, inaugurated the Ability Mela 2025 at the Panchayat Resource Centre, Leh, marking the observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025. The event, organised by the District Social Welfare Office (DSWO) in collaboration with PAGIR, Munsel, and Rewa Society, aims to enhance employability, promote dignified livelihoods, and further strengthen Ladakh’s commitment to building an inc...
Leh, December 4/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh has the potential to emerge as India’s Sea Buckthorn Capital, owing to its vast natural reserves, favourable high-altitude conditions, and its status as the largest sea buckthorn–growing region in the country.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, after inaugurating the Centre of Excellence for Sea Buckthorn at Nimoo today. He said the Centre marks a major leap in scientific farming, processing, and organi...
Kargil, December 04/ VOL News Desk/ The rZamba Trust convened a meeting with Village Education Committees (VECs) of different schools in collaboration with Royal Enfield to review and strengthen the Winter Alternative Learning Program. The event was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, VEC members and the rZamba team headed by CEO Shifa Saldon.
The event began with the welcome address delivered by Shifa Saldon who extended greetings to all the guests and high...
The Chief Education Office, Union Territory of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh has issued an important corrigendum dated 05 December 2025 regarding the winter vacation schedule for all government and private schools in Leh district.According to the corrigendum (No. Misc-1/24658-47), the following revised dates shall now be followed:
Winter vacation in schools across Leh district shall remain closed for Winter Vacation with effect from 11th December 2025 (Thursday).
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