Kargil, November 16, 2025 – The District Administration, LAHDC Kargil, today successfully conducted its first-ever written entrance examination for admission to the Kargil Boys’ and Girls’ Hostels in Srinagar and Jammu, a landmark initiative that saw the participation of 415 students.
This crucial step officially marks the implementation of the new Hostel Admission Guidelines, which are specifically designed to establish a transparent, fair, and uniform system for hostel access, thereby ...
Kargil, November 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Wildlife Division Kargil, in collaboration with local community representatives, celebrated Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas today at Rangdum. The event aimed to honour the rich tribal heritage of the region while highlighting the importance of conserving its unique natural ecosystems, particularly the high-altitude wetlands.
A key highlight of the programme was an informative session by wildlife staff, who spoke on the critical role wetlands play as the “lun...
Kargil, November 16/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, Administrative Secretary for Tourism & Culture, and Information & Public Relations, conducted an extensive tour of the Drass Subdivision and other key tourist attraction sites to review tourism-related projects.
The Secretary was accompanied by Rakesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner/ CEO, LAHDC Kargil. Other officials included Er. Syed Mehdi, Executive Engineer, KDA; Er. Mansoor Hussain, Executive Engineer, R&B Kargil; and Mohd Al...
LEH, NOVEMBER 13/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Leh organized a pledge-taking ceremony at TCV School, Leh, to raise awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and to promote a drug-free lifestyle among students.
During the event, students, teachers, and staff members took the Drug-Free India Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to stay away from drugs and to motivate others to do the same. The p...
On 14th November 2025, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Leh observed Children’s Day at Nari Niketan, Leh, to mark the occasion with children and create awareness about their rights. The event was attended by Mr. Manoj Parihar (Principal District & Sessions Judge, Chairman DLSA Leh), Mrs. Phuntsog Angmo, Secretary of DLSA Leh, Maryam Skabzin, Supervisor of Bal Ashram, Thinles Angmo, Supervisor of Nari Niketan, along with staff, students of Bal Asharam and Nari Niketan and paralega...
Leh, November 14/ VOL News Desk/ Under the ongoing “Mimang-Si-Sjabstogs” (Administration at Your Doorstep) initiative, the District Administration, Leh, organised a public outreach camp at Nimoo village today. The event marked the fifth day of the series of outreach camps being conducted across the district since November 10.
The camp was attended by Nodal Officer Padma Angmo (JKAS), Assistant Director Tourism, Leh, along with officers and officials from various departments and local vill...
VOL News Desk/ Mohmad Haneefa, Member of Parliament for the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency & Nasreen Maryam President Anjuman Imamia Women Wing Leh, has formally requested the inclusion of Eid-e-Ghadir, Shah-e-Qadir, and Arbaeen as Gazette Holidays across the entire Union Territory of Ladakh.
In a letter addressed to the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, MP Haneefa brought attention to the fact that while these occasions hold significant religious and cultural impo...
Leh, Nov 13/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inspected the under-construction international-standard indoor ice hockey rink at NDS Stadium, Leh.
During the visit, the Lt Governor lauded Ladakh’s remarkable rise as the nerve centre of ice hockey in India, pointing out that players from the region constitute a significant share of both the men’s and women’s national teams. He reiterated the UT Administration’s unwavering commitment to nu...
Leh, Nov 13/ VOL News Desk/ The First Lady of Ladakh, Smt. Bindu Gupta, emphasized the significance of inclusive education and empowering children with special needs, underscoring that every child deserves equal access to quality learning opportunities. She said true progress lies in building an education system that fosters empathy, confidence, and self-reliance among all learners, ensuring that no child is left behind.
Smt. Bindu Gupta was speaking at the inaugural distribution ceremony...
Leh, November 13/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and ensuring ease of mobility for persons with disabilities, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued S.O. 124, granting 50% concession on standard passenger fares for individuals belonging to specific categories of persons with disabilities as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
As per the notification issued by the Transport Department, this fare conces...
