New Delhi, 14 March/ VOL News Desk/ The central government has taken a major decision by cancelling the detention of Ladakh’s prominent environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). According to officials, this decision was made keeping in view the need to restore normal peace and order in the region and to reduce tensions.
Wangchuk was detained under NSA by the District Magistrate following the situation that allegedly arose in Leh on 26 September 2025. After i...
Archive: March 2026
Vinai Kumar Saxena Takes Charge as 4th LG of Ladakh, Pledges World-Class Eco-Tourism & Green Growth
Leh, March 13/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today took oath as the 4th Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh at a ceremony held at the Arya Nagarjuna Auditorium of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies in Choglamsar.
The oath of office and secrecy was administered by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Arun Palli. Earlier, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra read out the warrant of appointment issued by the President...
CEC Kargil Attends Swearing-in Ceremony of New Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh in Leh
Leh, March 13/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the swearing-in ceremony of Vinai Kumar Saxena as the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, held in Leh.
The ceremony was attended by member of Parliament Ladakh Haji Mohammad Hanifa Jan senior civil and administrative officials, public representatives, and other dignitaries from across the Union Territory. The event marked an important admini...
Ladakh’s Water Heroes Honoured at National Level: President & Union Minister Recognize Exemplary Service in Matho & Youkma Kharboo
NEW DELHI — March 11, 2026/ In a landmark day for the Union Territory of Ladakh, the dedication of grassroots workers and community leaders was celebrated at the highest levels during the national Jal Mahotsav event. Two separate villages, Matho and Youkma Kharboo, have emerged as national benchmarks for the Jal Jeevan Mission, proving that local leadership and technical expertise are the pillars of sustainable water security.
In a moment of immense pride for the region, Sh. Tsering Dorje...
Chief Secretary review Rural Development Schemes and Annual Plans
Leh, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the departmental schemes of the Rural Development Department and to discuss the approval of the Annual Plans for the upcoming financial year.
During the meeting, Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department, Shashanka Ala, gave a detailed presentation on the administrative structure of the department, including the staff strength of Group A an...
Khidmat-e-Awaam Camp Brings Government Services to Zanskar Villages Under ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore’
Zanskar, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ An outreach camp under the Khidmat-e-Awaam programme was organised today in Salapi Panchayat Halqa in the Zanskar sub-division, while a Shaam-e-Awaam public interaction session was held at Ufti Pibiting Panchayat Halqa as part of the “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” campaign aimed at taking government services to remote villages.
The camp was conducted on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of LAHDC Kargil and the Sub-Divis...
Kargil Democratic Alliance Calls for Bandh, Protest Rally on March 16
VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Thursday announced a complete shutdown and peaceful protest rally in Kargil district on March 16, accusing the Central government and the Ministry of Home Affairs of delaying discussions on Ladakh’s constitutional demands.
Addressing a press conference in Kargil on March 12, KDA leaders said repeated meetings with the Centre have failed to produce concrete outcomes, which they claim is increasing public frustration in Ladakh.
According to ...
Khidmat-e-Awaam Initiative under ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore’ Campaign Begins from Garkone Village
Kargil, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Khidmat-e-Awaam initiative, with the theme “Administration at your doorstep”, under the Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore campaign commenced from Garkone village in Kargil district with the first public outreach programme held at the Tourist Dak Bungalow, Garkone under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Kargil, Jahangeer Akhoon.
The programme witnessed a large gathering of villagers and participation of several departmental officers. Amo...
Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra reviews Tourism issues with stakeholders in Leh
Leh, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting with tourism stakeholders at the Conference Hall, LAHDC, Leh, to discuss key issues concerning the tourism sector in Ladakh.
During the meeting, stakeholders raised several issues affecting the tourism industry and sought necessary interventions from the administration. The major issues discussed included air connectivity and high airfares, operational concerns r...
LAHDC Kargil Chairman Strongly Condemns Attack on Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Demands Probe into Major Security Lapse
VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon has condemned in the strongest and most unequivocal terms the dastardly and cowardly firing incident on the President National Conference (NC) and former Chief Minister Jammu & Kashmir, Janab Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sahab, at a public function also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Janab Surinder Choudhary Ji.
Dr. Akhoon termed the attack on such a senior, respected and veteran democratic lead...