Leh, January 15/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired the 5th meeting of the UT Ladakh Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) at Leh.
During the meeting, the Forest Department made a detailed presentation on the status of the Annual Plan of Operations (APO), including the release of funds, utilisation, and spillover works under CAMPA. The progress achieved during the previous financial yea...
Nubra, Jan 15/ VOL News Desk/ Sub Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, IAS, chaired a preparatory meeting today at his office chamber to review arrangements for the upcoming 77th Republic Day celebrations, 2026.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various key aspects of the event, including the finalization of the venue.
He directed all concerned departmental officers to ensure proper arrangements for event decoration, cultural programmes, seating arrangements, i...
Leh, January 15/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Sh. Romil Singh Donk, today chaired a review meeting at Chamber of DC Office, Leh, to review the Action Taken Report (ATR) of the JJM Review Meeting held on 06 January 2026.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the Preparatory Meetings with States/UTs scheduled from 12th to 16th January, 2026, in connection with the Policy Dialogue on Operation & Maintenance Policies of States/UTs. The functioning of Village Water San...
In Kargil, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) organized a grand rally and gathering after noon prayers to express unwavering support for the Islamic Republic of Iran, the system of Wilayat-e-Faqih, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Thousands of participants, including men, women, scholars, and representatives from various social and religious groups, marched from Jamia Masjid through the main market to the Old Taxi Stand. They carried portraits of Khamenei and placards declarin...
Kargil, January 14/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today chaired a meeting to discuss the GIS-based Master Plan 2050 for Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor Kacho Mohd Feroz, Councillor Town Haji Abbas, Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Joint Director Finance Iftikhar Hussain, Joint Director Planning Abdul Hadi, Executive Officer Municipal Committee Kargil Arifa Iqbal Lone, Executive Engineer R&B, Technical Dire...
Leh, January 14/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today visited Dha–Biama Village in the Aryan Valley.
The Chief Secretary was warmly welcomed by the villagers upon his arrival. He interacted with local stakeholders, villagers, and various delegations, patiently listening to their concerns and grievances. He assured the people that all genuine issues would be examined carefully and appropriate support would be provided.
A colourfu...
Pune/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, interacted with Tour and Travel Operators from Maharashtra, aiming to further strengthen tourism cooperation between Ladakh and Maharashtra.
During the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted Ladakh’s immense tourism potential, noting that the region is globally renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, serene environment, rich cultural heritage, ancient monasteries, high m...
Zanskar, January 13, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ On the directions of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Zanskar, a Committee headed by Shri Mohd Hassan, Tehsildar, Zanskar and comprising the Accounts Officer, ZDA and the Block Development Officer, Zanskar conducted a surprise inspection of various Government offices today to assess punctuality, attendance, and delivery of public services.
During the inspection of CHC, Padum, the Committee scrutinized the attendance registers and verified the leave ...
Kargil, January 13, 2026/ VOL News Desk / The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil hosted a dinner party at Hotel The Kargil in honour of Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, IAS, following his assumption of charge as the new Chief Secretary.
The dinner was attended by the Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon; Executive Councillors holding the portfolios of Public Health Engineering & I&FC, Rural Development, ...
Leh, January 13/ VOL News Desk/ District Industries Centre Leh organized an Awareness Workshop on Ladakh Sustainable Industrial Policy 2022-27 on 13 January 2026 in the chamber of General Manager DIC Leh.
The workshop was chaired by General Manager, DIC Leh, A.G Zargar (JKAS), who briefed the entrepreneurs on the Ladakh Sustainable Industrial Policy 2022-27. Around 20 MSMEs unit holders from Leh district participated in the workshop, along with officials of DIC Leh.
Functional Manager,...
