Kargil, November 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Information Technology Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh has expressed serious concern over the increasing and excessive use of mobile phones and the internet among young schoolchildren. The department has issued directions to parents and teachers to ensure strict supervision and limited access to digital devices.
According to officials, IT Secretary Shashanka Ala has sent a written communication to the Secretary of School Education, enclosing...
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Secretary IT reviews progress of amended BharatNet implementation in Ladakh
Leh, 27 Nov/ VOL News Desk/ The Secretary, Information Technology Department, UT of Ladakh, Shashanka Ala, chaired a comprehensive review meeting today at the UT Secretariat, Leh, to assess the ongoing progress of the Amended Bharat Net project across the Union Territory.
During the meeting, the Secretary examined the status of the physical survey works currently being undertaken by Sterlite Technologies, in consortium with Dilip Buildcon. She underscored the critical importance of ensuri...
State Level India Skill Competition 2025 for Beauty Therapy held at GDC Kargil
Kargil, November 28/ VOL News Desk/ Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil today hosted the State Level India Skill Competition 2025 in beauty therapy. The event aimed to enhance professional expertise among youth while promoting employability and entrepreneurial opportunities in the beauty and wellness sector.
The programme was graced by Principal GDC Kargil, Disket Angmo, UT Nodal Officer Skill Courses, Higher Education Department UT Ladakh, Dr. Javed Iqbal, and Convenor Skill GDC Kargi...
LG Gupta Orders Aggressive Global Push to Revive Ladakh Tourism
Leh, November 28/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a review meeting to assess Ladakh’s participation in major upcoming national and international tourism events aimed at showcasing the Union Territory’s unique cultural and adventure potential.
At the beginning of the meeting, Administrative Secretary Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, apprised the Lt Governor that tourism stakeholders from across Ladakh have urged the UT Administration to facili...
Delegation from Darchik Garkon calls on LG Kavinder
Leh, November 28/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation from Darchik-Garkon, led by Nominated Councillor Rigzen Gurmet, today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, to flag several pressing developmental and administrative concerns affecting their region.
Councillor Gurmet highlighted the urgent interventions in the Darchik–Garkon belt, which forms one of the most culturally significant and geographically sensitive areas of Ladakh. He stressed that residents of th...
Secretary IT reviews 4G saturation progress across Ladakh
Leh, 28 Nov/ VOL News Desk/ Secretary, Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh, Shashanka Ala, chaired a meeting today to review the progress and implementation of the 4G saturation project across the Union Territory of Ladakh.
During the meeting, the Secretary conducted a detailed assessment of BSNL’s on-air 4G status, covering Civil, Army, ITBP, and media-on-air sites. She also took stock of the ongoing work on Army OFC routes, the status of tower installations, and the progress of...
Principal GDC Kargil Flags Off Students for State Level Graphic Designing Competition
Kargil, November 28/ VOL News Desk/ Principal Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil, Diskit Angmo today flagged off the selected candidates for the State Level Graphic Designing Technology Competition.
On the occasion, the UT Nodal Officer for Skill Courses, Higher Education UT Ladakh, instructor and the selected candidates were present.
The Principal along with the Nodal Officer interacted with the participants, encouraged them to showcase their creativity and wished them success fo...
Diskit Mimang-si-rJabstogs Camp Concludes: Key Services Delivered to Hunder Dok Villagers
Nubra, November 27/ VOL News Desk/ Today marked the concluding day of the Mimang-si-rJabstogs outreach camp organized at the Tehsildar Office Diskit, under the chairmanship of Niab Tehsildar Khatod Khalsar Habib Ullah for the residents of Hunder Dok. Due to the lack of internet connectivity in Hunder Dok, the services were facilitated at the administrative office for efficient and uninterrupted access to essential online-based government services.
Throughout the camp, the primary objecti...
Ladakh Steps Up SUP Ban Enforcement and Plastic Waste Management
The Ladakh Pollution Control Committee convened a review meeting on 26/11/2025 in the Conference Hall, DC Office Leh focused on strengthening Plastic Waste Management (PWM) and accelerating the transition towards a Single Use Plastic (SUP) free Ladakh.
The meeting was chaired by Sh. Rajesh S., IFS, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests / Chief Wildlife Warden UT-Ladakh and Member Secretary, Ladakh Pollution Control Committee (LPCC), and attended by line departments, Local bod...
District Level India Skills Competition 2025 for Graphic Designing Technology Held at GDC Kargil
Kargil, November 27, 2025: The District Level, India Skills Competition 2025 for Graphic Designing Technology was successfully held today at Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil, providing a platform for young creative minds to showcase their talent and gain exposure in the field of modern skill development.
The programme was inaugurated by Principal GDC Kargil, Disket Angmo, along with Dr. Javed Iqbal, UT Nodal Officer for Skill Courses, Higher Education UT Ladakh, Incharge Superintend...