Leh, Sep 6/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inaugurated the newly constructed Office Building, Residence, and Patwar Khana of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) at Kharu. Built at a cost of Rs 20.58 crore, the state-of-the-art complex is expected to significantly strengthen the revenue administration in the sub-division and provide better facilities for both officials and the public.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor said the upgraded infrast...
Zanskar, September 06, 2025: Executive Councilor for RDD/PRI and Zanskar Development Authority, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, chaired a meeting of the Rural Development Department (RDD) at TFC Padum, covering all three blocks of Zanskar.
The review focused on physical and financial progress under various schemes, including District Capex, SDP, State Sector, CCDA, and GIA Panchayat.
Tashi expressed satisfaction with the progress so far, noting 70% financial achievement in the RDD sec...
The University of Ladakh announces its 2nd Convocation Ceremony to be held on 22nd September 2025 at the Kargil. This momentous occasion will be graced by the presence of the Shri Kavinder Gupta, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh/ Chancellor, University of Ladakh, as the Chief Guest of the event.
The Convocation marks an important milestone in the academic journey of the University as it continues to strengthen higher education in the Union Territory. Degrees and me...
Kargil, September 06, 2025: The Ladakh Police organized a special programme in Kargil on the implementation of the three new criminal laws. The event was attended by Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhone, Principal & Session Judge Spalzes Angmo, Executive Councillor Syed Mujtaba, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar, Senior Superintent of Police Kargil, Shree Raam Ragavan (IPS), Brigadier Rahul Oberoy, Vijayak Ashish, and heads of religious organisations.
The programme b...
Leh, Sept 6/ VOL News Desk/ The Senior Girls Football Team of Ladakh was officially flagged off today to represent the Union Territory of Ladakh in the 30th Senior National Women’s Football Championship (Rajmata Jijabai Trophy) 2025–26, scheduled to be held in Amritsar, Punjab.
The ceremony was graced by Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh; Ms. Sumera Shafi, JKAS, Under Secretary, Sports; and Ms. Tsering Angmo, General Secretary, Ladakh Football Associatio...
Kargil, September 05, 2025: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today visited village Sangrah and held an extensive interaction with the local residents to review ongoing developmental activities and to take first hand information of the concerns of the people. He also inspected various developmental works being executed in the village.
Addressing the gathering, the CEC apprised the villagers of the range of developmental works being executed in the a...
Kargil, Sep 4/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the Mega Kisan Mela 2025 as the Chief Guest. The event was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)-1, Kargil, at Kurbathang.
The program began with a welcome address by Senior Scientist, KVK Kargil-1, Dr. Nasreen Fatima, who expressed gratitude to the esteemed guests, particularly the Chief Guest, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, for sparing valuable time to encourage a...
Leh, Sep 4/ VOL News Desk/ Cultural exchange is a vital medium for bridging different cultures by fostering understanding, promoting harmony, reducing prejudices, and preserving diverse traditions. By sharing ideas, values, and practices, communities can build stronger connections and nurture global citizenship.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, while addressing the International Performing Arts Festival 2025 at Arya Nagarjuna Auditorium, C...
Leh, Sep 4/ VOL News Desk/ Granting Geographical Indications (GIs) to Ladakhi products will give them a unique global identity while safeguarding the region’s centuries-old traditions and indigenous knowledge. GI tagging will protect these products from imitation, enhance their market value, generate fair trade opportunities for artisans and farmers, and serve as a catalyst for tourism and economic growth, thereby ensuring that Ladakh’s cultural heritage is preserved and promoted worldwide.
...Leh, Sep 4/ VOL News Desk/ Eliezer Joldan Memorial College in Collaboration with Chamste Mental Health and Social Service Leh organised an awareness programme on Drug Abuse.
The program commenced by presenting the guest with traditional khatak by Assistant Professor Miss Stanzin Youdon on behalf of principal EJMC.
Dr. Syed Ali Shah, in his welcome speech, appreciated the presence of all the speakers for organising such an event for the college students.
Dr. Biswadip Chatterjee M.D ...
