Leh, March 08, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The District De-addiction Centre (DDAC), Leh celebrated International Women’s Day with great enthusiasm. The programme aimed to recognise the important role and contributions of women in society while promoting awareness on health and wellbeing.
On the occasion, Dr. Padma Angmo, Psychiatrist, attended the programme and shared her valuable insights on mental health and the importance of supporting women in maintaining emotional and psychological wellbein...
Nubra, March 8, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Training camp on Natural and Organic Farming was successfully organized at Khardong village under the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme. The programme aimed to create awareness among farmers about sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices and to encourage the adoption of natural farming methods in the region.
During the programme, the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO), Nubra, provided a comprehensive overview of vario...
New Delhi/Kargil, March 2026 — Authorities in Ladakh and the Central Government are working round-the-clock to secure the safe return of Zawar pilgrims from Iran, where the closure of Iranian airspace has temporarily halted air evacuation.
In a detailed statement issued today, a senior Ladakh representative expressed deep concern for the stranded pilgrims and outlined the multi-pronged efforts being undertaken in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Hom...
Kargil, March 06/ VOL News Desk/ A one-day workshop aimed at strengthening credit outreach and financial awareness among Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) was successfully conducted today at Kargil under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
The workshop was organized by the District Industries Centre (DIC) Kargil as part of the LA-12 intervention to...
VOL News Desk/Workshop with Bankers for Increasing Outreach Lead” was successfully conducted in Leh district under the *Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India*. The workshop aimed to enhance awareness and improve access to institutional credit among *Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)* and *Self-Help Group (SHG) members* in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The workshops were organized at...
VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shri Romil Singh Donk, IAS, today launched a district-wide cleanliness initiative titled “གླེ་ལགས་མོ།”(Leh m gLagsmo)aimed at promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful Lehtown.
The initiative, which will run for six months, seeks to enhance sanitation standards, promote responsible waste disposal, and encourage active participation from the community in maintaining public hygiene.
As part of the programme, a special cleanliness driv...
VOL News Desk/ Gilgit-Baltistan witnessed tragic violence on 1 March 2026 when security forces reportedly opened fire on crowds mourning the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What started as peaceful gatherings in the region’s Shia communities turned deadly, resulting in at least 15 deaths and around 55 injuries, according to local sources and hospital reports.Seven people were killed in Gilgit and eight in Skardu, with firing also reported in adjoining areas. Many vict...
NEW DELHI, March 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, signed the Condolence Book today at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi. Dr. Akhoon expressed his deepest condolences to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, honoring the life and legacy of the Shaheed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.
Stand...
Leh, 06 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Following the UT-level coordination committee meeting, the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today visited Jive-Tsal, Choglamsar, to inspect and review the preparations being made for the upcoming Holy Exposition of the Sacred Buddha Relics, scheduled to begin on May 1.
During the visit, the Chief Secretary assessed the preparedness at the venue and reviewed the ongoing arrangements related to infrastructure, crowd manageme...
Leh: 05 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has stepped down from his post, ending his nine-month tenure. He had assumed office on July 18, 2025.
No official reason has been announced for his departure. However, sources say the move may be related to his possible return to active politics and organizational work. There has been no formal confirmation about this.
His tenure also saw several political and social development...
