Administrative Secretary School Education Hands Over Force Traveller to Support Students in Chushot

Leh, April 21, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, School and Higher Education, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, today inaugurated and handed over a Force Traveller vehicle to support students of Government Primary School Basgorong, Chushot. 

The vehicle was formally handed over to the Nambardars of Chushot, Mr. Manzoor Hussain (Chushot Shamma) and Mr. Haider Ali (Chushot Yokma), in the presence of SMC member Mr. Habibullah, at DIET Leh.

The vehicle has been provided by the District Instit...

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Director School Education Ladakh Visits DIET Kargil, Holds Interactive Meeting with Faculty

Kargil, April 7, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Director School Education Ladakh, Sh. Imteeaz Kacho, paid an official visit to DIET Kargil today, where he conducted an interactive meeting with the faculty and reviewed the overall functioning and progress of the institute.

The visit commenced with a warm reception by the DIET faculty under the leadership of Principal, Sh. S.D. Namgail. This was followed by a demonstration of a Science Activity Kit by faculty member Mehboob Ali, showcasing innova...

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Director, School Education takes stock of functioning of schools in Kargil

Kargil, April 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Director, School Education, UT Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho visited Government Model Middle School (GMMS), Titichhumik and Council Model High School (CMHS), Gongma Kargil in Kargil today to take stock of their functioning.

In GMMS Titichhumik, the Director interacted with staff and students and discussed crucial matters regarding the need for upholding the highest academic standards. He took stock of the infrastructural issues of the school. He also joined ...

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CEC Kargil Advocates Uniform Policy for Samagra Teachers, Addresses Arabic in Schools

Kargil, February 25, 2025: The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohammed Jaffar Akhone, emphasized the need for a uniform policy regarding Samagra teachers engaged on an academic arrangement basis across the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.

Speaking on the issue, Dr. Akhone stated, “In one UT, there should not be two different rules. If the services of teachers in Leh district are continued, the same should ...

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EC Zakir Hussain visits GHS Thasgam, Hr. Sec. School Bhimbhat, Drass

Kargil, January 18, 2025: Executive Councilor Education, LAHDC, Kargil, Zakir Hussain today visited Government High School Thasgam and Higher Secondary School Bhimbhat Drass.

During the visit, the Executive Councillor was accompanied by Chief Education Officer Kargil. He visited Government High School Thasgam and Higher Secondary School Bhimbhat, Drass, and inspected the overall functioning of schools and the attendance of teachers.

The EC Education directed CEO Kargil to issue an orde...

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CEC Kargil chairs meeting on implementation of Reinforced Teacher Training

Kargil, Sept 24, 2024: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today held a meeting with program Director of Golden Mile mentorship program to implement Reinforced Teacher Training (RTT) in Kargil district.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councilor, Zakir Hussain; Executive Councilor, Er. Punchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Srikant Balasaheb Suse; Chief Education Officer Kargil; Principle DIET; Program Director Dr Neepa Oza besides...

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HSS Silmo Celebrates Annual Day and Launches First School Magazine “CHANDOR”


Kargil | September 5, 2024 — Government Higher Secondary School (HSS) Silmo marked a momentous occasion as it celebrated its Annual Day and launched its first-ever school magazine, “Chandor.” The magazine, which captures the voices and creativity of students from this remote region, was warmly received by attendees. The celebration was highlighted by vibrant cultural performances from students across different classes.

The event was graced by the presence of several dignitaries. Principal Khu...

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Executive Councillor, School Education, prohibits overnight school picnics to ensure student safety

Kargil, June 20: In a decisive move aimed at enhancing student safety, the Executive Councillor for School Education, Zakir Hussain, has issued a directive to the Chief Education Officer, Kargil, prohibiting schools from organizing picnics or any similar activities that involve overnight stays.

This decision comes in response to multiple reports highlighting the potential risks associated with such events.

The directive to the Chief Education Officer, Kargil, reads: “I am writing to ad...

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CEC chairs meeting, discusses modalities to strengthen educational framework in schools

Kargil, June 07: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today chaired a meeting at Council Secretariat Kargil with Director of School Education, UT Ladakh to address the issues and to discuss modalities for strengthening the educational framework in schools of Kargil district. 

The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor for Education, Zakir Hussain, Executive Councillor for Information, Er Punchok Tashi, Director School Education, Ladakh Tsering Paldan, JKAS and Principa...

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Primary Shrinking, Secondary Struggles: The Issues Facing Government Schools in Ladakh

While the whole country is buzzing about the success stories and school performance in the recent CBSE results, the Union Territory of Ladakh is experiencing the worst board exam performance, and no one is ready to talk about it. The recent haphazard switch from JKBOSE to CBSE, the centralized packaging syllabus, the abstract concepts, the language challenges, and the session examination session have all been suddenly imposed on the schooling system of Ladakh without considering the region’s...

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