ADDC Leh, Sonam Nurboo, JKAS, chaired a preparatory meeting on 18.02.2026 in the VC Room, DC Office Leh, to review arrangements for the forthcoming Apricot Blossom Festival 2026.
During the meeting, the SDMs of Khaltse and Nubra were directed to identify and submit suitable venues within their respective sub-divisions to the AD Tourism, Leh, within two days. Emphasis was placed on selecting accessible, culturally vibrant, and logistically feasible locations to enhance the overall visitor ...
Drass, February 17/ VOL News Desk/ Councillor Bhimbat Constituency, Abdul Wahid attended the final match of Archery Tournament as the Chief Guest held at Goshen, Drass.
The tournament was organized by the Goshen Archery Club in collaboration with the Winter Sports Association Drass.
On the occasion, the Councillor congratulated all participating teams, with special appreciation for both the winners and the runners-up. He commended the organizers for successfully conducting the tournam...
Kargil, February 16/ VOL News Desk/ On the third day of the ongoing five-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on “Product Certification and Training for Women SHG Members”, enthusiastic participation recorded from MSME unit holders and Women Self Help Group (SHG) members from the food processing sector.
The programme held at the Conference Hall of the District Industries Centre (DIC), Kargil, has been conducted under the RAMP Programme, organized by the Industries & Commerce Department, U...
Leh, February 15/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra attended the annual Leh Dosmochey Festival 2026 with great enthusiasm and witnessed the sacred Chams (Mask Dance) performance held near Leh Palace at Chamra. His presence added significance to the traditional celebration, which reflects the deep spiritual and cultural heritage of Ladakh.
Organized by the Leh Phu-Dho Cultural and Welfare Society, the festival showcased the vibrant and symbolic Mask Dance performed by monks in t...
Kargil, February 14/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary Ladakh, Ashish Kundra attended the funeral ceremony of former J&K Cabinet Minister, and former CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Qamar Ali Akhoon at Sankoo and paid heartfelt tributes to the bereaved family.
The Chief Secretary expressed his condolences particularly to the brother of the late leader, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC, Kargil, and other family members. He acknowledged the late Akhoon’s contribution...
Leh, Feb 15/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has extended his warm greetings to the people of Ladakh and the nation on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri.
In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said that Maha Shivratri is a sacred festival symbolising devotion, self-realisation, and the triumph of truth over ignorance. He expressed hope that the festival would inspire everyone to follow the path of righteousness, compassion, and harmony.
...Jammu, Feb 15/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, addressed the 27th Annual Day Function of the All Ladakh Students Welfare Association Jammu, here today. He congratulated the Association for its sustained contribution towards the welfare, unity and holistic development of Ladakhi students.
While addressing the gathering of youth from Leh and Kargil districts in Jammu, the Lt Governor termed the Ladakh Students Welfare Association is not merely an orga...
New Delhi, 15 February, 2026/ Vol News Desk/ The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) successfully organized a session for postgraduate students titled “Research Orientation Workshop: From Masters to PhD” on February 14, 2026, at the Arts Faculty, University of Delhi. The workshop was initiated by Mohammad Ibrahim, President of AKSAD, who provided a brief overview of the workshop objectives and introduced the guest scholars.
The panel of discussants included Syed Mohammad f...
Leh, Feb 14/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that sports are emerging as a transformative force for Ladakh—empowering youth, strengthening the local economy, and positioning the region prominently on the national and global stage. He stated that Ladakh is successfully converting its harsh winter conditions into opportunities for growth, excellence, and employment.
The Lt Governor was speaking at the concluding ceremony of the Royal Enfield...
Leh, February 14/ VOL News Desk/ Various delegations today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat and raised issues related to land, employment, and education.
Shri Mohd Hassan from Fikar Youlbaltak apprised the Lt Governor of land-related matters.
Labourers working with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) highlighted their job-related concerns.
Candidates appearing in the University of Kashmir’s Bachelor of Education (BEd) exami...
