New Delhi, November 21/ VOL News Desk/ Highlighting the growing prominence of Hindi on the national and global stage, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, said that Hindi today stands not just as a means of communication but as a powerful carrier of India’s cultural, emotional and civilizational identity. He noted that the widespread acceptance of Hindi across diverse regions, its expanding academic footprint, and its increasing use in international forums reflect ...
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LG Gupta Meets JP Nadda in New Delhi to discuss Healthcare & Medical Education Projects in Ladakh
New Delhi, November 21/ VOL News Desk / Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today met Shri J.P Nadda ji, Hon’ble Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in New Delhi and discussed key issues related to healthcare development, medical education, and public welfare in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Shri Kavinder Gupta expressed gratitude for the continuous support extended by the Union Government and apprised the Hon’ble Uni...
Mimang-Si-sJabstogs Public Outreach Camp Held at Basgo Village
Basgo, November 20/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing “Mimang-Si-sJabstogs – Administration at Your Doorstep” initiative, a public outreach camp was organised at Basgo Village under the leadership of Tsewang Gyalson, Chief Planning Officer, Leh, who served as the Nodal Officer for the programme. The camp saw active participation from various departments, who briefed the public on government schemes, services, and ongoing developmental works. On-spot services included the issuance of 20 L...
Cooperative Leaders Unite in Leh to Mark International Year of Cooperatives 2025
VOL News Desk/ In a significant step toward strengthening the cooperative movement in Ladakh, a meeting was convened in Leh to commemorate the International Year of Cooperatives 2025. The session was chaired by Ms. Huma Khan (JKAS), District Registrar of Cooperatives (DRC), Leh, and was attended by Assistant Registrars of Cooperatives (ARCs) — Sh. Skarma Tashi, Nawang Tsering, and Tsering Morup — representing various blocks across the district. A representative from the National Cooperative ...
DC Kargil Flags Off Teams for 69th SGFI Taekwondo Championship
Kargil, November 20/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today flagged off the Under-17 Boys and Girls Taekwondo Teams of Ladakh as they depart to participate in the 69th School Games Federation of India (SGFI) Taekwondo Championship 2025. The championship is scheduled to be held at the Khelo India Indoor Stadium in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, starting from November 25, 2025.
During the ceremony, the DC extended his best wishes to the young athl...
Chief Secretary Reviews Zojila Tunnel Progress; 12 km Completed, Project on Track for 2028 Finish
Kargil, November 20/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal visited the Eastern portal of the Zojila Tunnel today to review the ongoing progress of the project. The Chief Secretary was accompanied by SDM Drass, Vishal Atri.
During the visit, he interacted with the officers of NHIDCL, including the Project Manager MEIL, Col. A. K. Shiv Kumar, ICT Team Leader, Yousuf Es’hagpour, engineers, and on-site workers. He took a detailed assessment of the work.
He was informed...
LG Kavinder Approves 16 Defence & Infra Projects in Ladakh Sanctuaries with Strict Eco-Safeguards
Leh, Nov 19: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today underscored the urgent need for robust solid and liquid waste management systems in strategically sensitive and ecologically fragile zones of the Karakoram and Changthang Wildlife Sanctuaries.
Chairing the 14th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife at the LG Secretariat, the Lt Governor reviewed and cleared 16 projects of the Indian Army, Power Development Department (PDD) and BRO located within the two s...
Cooperatives Department Kargil Organises Celebration of International Year of Cooperatives 2025
Kargil, November 19/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Registrar Cooperatives, Kargil, in collaboration with the Fruit Growers Cooperative Processing & Marketing Society Ltd., Kargil, organized a commemorative event as part of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025. The programme was held at the society’s premises and focused on encouraging community participation and highlighting the strength of cooperative efforts in the region.
The event highligted the vital role of fruit growers in the l...
Training Held for various officials Ahead of Upcoming LAHD SSRB Examination
Leh, November 19/ VOL News Desk/ A comprehensive training session was conducted today for officials assigned duties for the upcoming LAHD SSRB examination to ensure the exam is conducted in a smooth, transparent, and efficient manner. The session began with an in-depth presentation delivered by Rehmatullah Butt (JKAS), secretary LAHD SSRB /deputy director , district employment and council centre Leh , who explained every step and instruction related to the conduct of the examination.
The...
PM-KISAN 21st Instalment Released | Live Event at Highest KVK in India
KVK Nyoma, the highest altitude KVK in India successfully organized the live webcast of the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s programme on 19 November 2025, marking the release of the 21st instalment of PM-KISAN. During the event, ₹18,000 crore was transferred directly to the bank accounts of nearly 9 crore farmers across India.
A large number of farmers from the Nyoma block participated in the programme at KVK Nyoma. Before the webcast, farmers were briefed on improved agricultural technologies, ...