A three-day Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Camp was successfully conducted at Hunder Village, Nubra, from 29th August 2025 under the Mission Shakti initiative. The camp was jointly organized by the Department of Social and Tribal Welfare in collaboration with the Himalayan Women’s Health Project (HWHP) headed by Dr.Nordan Otzer and Dr. Swee CHONG , with active support from the Health Department and wholehearted cooperation of the Hunder villagers headed by Shri. Stanzin Chosphel ( G...
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Mental Health Session at Govt. M.L. Boys’ Higher Secondary School Kargil
Kargil, 02 Sep/ VOL News Desk/ A successful awareness and counselling session on mental health was conducted at the Government M.L. Boys’ Higher Secondary School, Kargil. The event was a collaborative effort by the District Health Society Kargil under the National Mental Health Program. The session, which drew participation from over 250 students and staff, aimed to educate the school community on key aspects of mental health, including challenges and effective coping mechanisms
The sessi...
Ladakh Police organizes Two-Day Exhibition on the New Criminal Laws
Leh, Sept 01, 2025: A two-day exhibition on the three New Criminal Laws was organized by Ladakh Police today which was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, in the presence of Chief Secretary UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal (IAS), Director General of Police, Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal (IPS) and Dy. CEC LAHDC-Leh Tsering Angchuk at the Auditorium Hall of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh.
Highlighting the significance of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS...
UT Ladakh Administration Resolute in Rebuilding Flood-Affected Areas
Leh, Sept 1/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the UT Ladakh Administration towards speedy restoration and holistic development of flood-affected areas in the region. He said that every possible measure is being taken to rehabilitate the affected families and to rebuild the damaged infrastructure with a long-term vision of resilience and sustainability.
This was stated by the Lieutenant Governor whi...
CEC Kargil welcomes new Assistant General Manager of J&K Bank
Kargil, Sep 01/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended a warm welcome to the newly posted Assistant General Manager and Cluster Head of J&K Bank, Kargil, Mr. Ishfaq Sarwar Malik.
During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon discussed various issues related to J&K Bank’s services, as well as the ongoing and proposed projects under the Bank’s CSR initiatives.
Emphasizing the importance of these initiatives for the socio-economic dev...
Three New Criminal Laws for Faster Justice in Ladakh
Leh: Sep 1/ VOL News Desk/ India ushered in a historic reform of its criminal justice system on July 1, 2024, with the implementation of three new laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). These laws replace the colonial-era legislation with a framework aimed at ensuring faster justice, empowering victims, strengthening the use of technology, and safeguarding citizens’ rights.
This was stated by the Hon’ble L...
Science and Tradition Unite to Save Trans-Himalayan Medicinal Plants
Leh, Aug 31/ VOL News Desk/ The three-day National Seminar on “Medicinal Plants Conservation and Management: Trans-Himalayan Perspective” concluded successfully at the Leh campus of the School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SAS&T), University of Ladakh (UoL). Sponsored by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, the event brought together over ninety participants, including researchers, academicians, policymakers, Amchi practitioners, and ...
Friends Pashkum Crowned Champions of Shaheed Mohd Raza Memorial Volleyball League
Kargil, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ The first edition of the Shaheed Mohd Raza Memorial Volleyball League 2025, organized by Ladakh Volleyball Academy, concluded on August 30 with a grand evening match. Play began at 6 PM and continued under floodlights, creating an exciting atmosphere for both players and spectators.
A total of 20 teams from across Kargil took part in the tournament. The final match was played between Friends Pashkum and Team TRP A. Both teams showed great skill and energy, b...
Two Dead, Three Injured After Xylo Plunges Into River in Drass
Drass, Aug 31/VOL News Desk/ KNT: Two persons were killed and three others injured after a Xylo vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge at Shaitan Nalla Mode near Gumri in Drass during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.
Police said that around 3:30 AM, Minamarg Police Post received information that a Xylo (JK02BC-5894), on its way from Sonamarg towards Kargil, had met with an accident after losing control. The vehicle plunged nearly 400 feet into the river.
I...
Ladakh LG Pushes for Army-Civilian Cooperation on Development
Leh, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ Armed Forces as not only the defenders of India’s borders but also as true nation-builders who have consistently stood with people in times of need—whether in building critical infrastructure, responding to natural disasters, or supporting communities in remote and harsh conditions.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, while addressing the valedictory session of the Civil–Military Fusion Capsule at Shaitan Singh Au...