New building of Govt Boys Middle School Padum handover to ZEO Zanskar

Zanskar, March 24, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Executive Councilor RDD, Forest, Information and Zanskar Development Authority LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi today inaugurated the New Building of Government Boys’ Middle School, Zanskar constructed by R&B Zanskar at a cost of Rs 83.79 lac.

EC Zanskar along with ZEO, Tsewang interacted with parents, VEC members, staff and students to know firsthand information about the school. The VEC members welcomed the Hon’ble EC to their school and co...

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Er. Punchok Tashi Inaugurates Buddha Statue at Eco Park, Padum 

Zanskar, August 25, 2025: In a significant step towards promoting pilgrimage tourism, peace, compassion, and universal harmony, the Zanskar Development Authority (ZDA) has developed an Eco Park near the Gonpa Association Complex/Forest Bagh, Padum, featuring the installation of a Buddha statue.

The statue was inaugurated today by Hon’ble Executive Councillor for RDD/PRI and Zanskar Development Authority, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, in the  presence and blessings of His Eminence Loche...

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Omkar Rajendara Gundage, IAS, Joins as SDM Zanskar; Meets Officers at Padum

Zanskar, August 23, 2025: The newly posted Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Zanskar, Mr. Omkar Rajendara Gundage, IAS, chaired an introductory meeting with the Sub Divisional Officers today at Tourist Dak Bungalow, Padum, Zanskar.

The meeting was attended by all officers of the Sub Division, who extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed SDM.

During his address, Mr. Gundage emphasized the importance of teamwork for the overall development of the region. He urged all officers and ...

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Er. Punchok Tashi Visits Zangla Village, Nunnery, Padum, and Junhkore

Zanskar, July 08, 2025 – In a significant move to monitor the progress of various ongoing developmental projects and to initiate newly approved works, Hon’ble Executive Councilor for RDD/PRI and Zanskar Development Authority, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi conducted an extensive on-site visit to Zangla village, Padum, Nunnery, and Junhkore on Tuesday.

During the visit, Er. Tashi inspected key development sites including the Padum Lakhang area, the link road at Junhkore, and the courtyard...

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