Mobile Medical Unit Camp Conducted at Yangthang Village

Khaltse, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ A Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) camp was successfully organized by the Block Medical Officer (BMO), Khaltse, Dr. Shamim Ahmad, at Yangthang Village on 30th October 2025.

The camp provided specialized healthcare services to the local community and was led by:
Dr. Stanzin Yangdol, Consultant Physician;
Dr. Stanzin Choeying, Dental Surgeon and alongwith with concerned paramedical staff.
Services Rendered and Patient Statistics:
Physician Consultation: 25 patients,...

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GMDC Zanskar organises Women’s Leadership Workshop under ‘Gender Inclusive Initiative’ scheme

Zanskar, October 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Government Model Degree College (GMDC), Zanskar started a lecture series sponsored by PM-USHA under Gender Inclusive Equity Initiative (District Kargil). The 4th lecture in the series was held under the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, GMDC Zanskar.

The program began with the presentation of a traditional khataks by Dr. Jigmet Zazay, (Assistant Professor of Zoology) to the guest and keynote speaker, Miss Lobzang Dolma. It was followed...

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Chief Secretary/Chairman, LSSSSB, Dr Pawan Kotwal chairs 6th Meeting of the Board

Leh, Oct 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary/Chairman, Ladakh Staff Selection Subordinate Services Board (LSSSSB), Dr Pawan Kotwal, today chaired the 6th meeting of the Board to review matters related to the conduct and scheduling of forthcoming examinations.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioners/Chairman of the District Boards, Leh and Kargil, along with senior officers of the Administration and members of the Board.

During the meeting, the Board deliberated upon the...

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Three-Day District Level Cascade Workshop Inaugurated at DIET Leh

Leh, Oct 29/ VOL News Desk/ A three-day District Level Cascade Workshop, jointly organized by the Department of School Education, UT of Ladakh and IISER Pune, commenced today at DIET Leh. The workshop aims to strengthen teachers’ conceptual understanding, classroom pedagogy, and subject-specific methodologies for effective curriculum implementation at the foundational and middle stages.

The program emphasizes fostering scientific temper, inquiry-based learning, and mathematical reasoning ...

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NDRF conducts Table-Top Exercise on CBRN in Kargil

Kargil, October 29/ VOL News Desk/ In view of the upcoming mock exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN), the 13th Battalion, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a Table Top Exercise (TTE) today at Conference Hall Baroo today. 

The TTE was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner/CEO,DDMA, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho and attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kargil, Jahangeer Akhone; Headquarter Assistant to DC/DDMO-Kargil; District Social Welfare ...

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139 Time-Bound, 7 Functional Promotions of Different Departments of Kargil cleared by DPC

Kargil, October 28/ VOL News Desk/ The Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) of Kargil District met under the chairpersonship of the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC- Kargil on 25.10.2025 and approved 139 Time-Bound Promotions (TBPs) and 7 Functional Promotions of officials working in various Departments against District- cadre posts. The meeting was attended by the Chief Controller Finance, LAHDC-Kargil, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Kargil, and Sectoral Heads of the respective concerned D...

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Secretary Higher Education holds Press Conference on REWA 2.0 Scheme

Leh, October 28, 2025: Secretary, Higher Education, Smt. Bhanu Prabha today held a press conference at her office complex to brief the media about the REWA 2.0 Scheme launched by the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh.

Addressing the media, the Secretary informed that the Department has launched the REWA 2.0 Scheme exclusively for UPSC aspirants of Ladakh. The online application portal for the scheme will remain open from October 17 to October 31, 2025, for submission of applicatio...

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MP Conducts Tour of Chuli Skambo Constituency; Assures Priority-Based Development

Kargil, October 28/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Member of Parliament (MP), accompanied by government officials, concluded an extensive one-day tour of the Chuli Skambo Constituency to review ongoing developmental projects and directly address public grievances across multiple villages.

The MP underscored that unity and cooperation are fundamental to progress, stating, “development depends on the public; and disputes delay progress.” He highlighted the immense potential of the region in hor...

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4th Ladakh UT Taekwondo Championships 2025 Conclude Successfully at SAI STC Kargil

Kargil, October 27/ VOL News Desk/ The 4th Ladakh UT Taekwondo Championships 2025, organized by the Ladakh Taekwondo Association, concluded successfully at the Sports Authority of India – STC, Kargil.

More than 100 athletes from both districts of the Union Territory of Ladakh participated in various categories, showcasing exceptional skill, discipline, and sportsmanship. The event was supported by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and conducted under the observation of Mohd. Ali, Specia...

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ICSSR-Sponsored Capacity Building Programme Concludes Successfully at EJM College, Leh

Leh, October 28/ VOL News Desk/ The two-week Capacity Building Programme on “Application of Statistical and Geospatial Tools in Social Sciences,” sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), concluded with great enthusiasm and academic fulfilment at Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh. The initiative, designed to enhance research competencies of young social science faculty across India, featured expert-led sessions, hands-on training modules, and field-based re...

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