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Archive: March 2026
Councillor Bhimbat Expresses Gratitude to Maharashtra Deputy CM, Eknath Shinde for CT Scan Machine & Ambulance
Drass, March 14, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Abdul Wahid, Councillor Bhimbet Constituency Drass, LAHDC Kargil expressed profound gratitude to Shri Eknath Shinde, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on behalf of the people of Drass Sub-Division for the generous donation of a CT Scan Machine to the Sub-District Hospital Drass Kargil.
The commitment was originally made by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, during his visit to Drass Sub-Division last year on the occasion of K...
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Directs Comprehensive Cleanliness, Infrastructure, and Heritage Upgrades in Leh
Leh, March 15/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today conducted an inspection visit to Leh Main Market and the heritage areas of Leh Old Town, Chuteyrantak and the Central Asian Museum to review civic infrastructure, cleanliness and heritage conservation.
True to his commitment to working on the streets of Ladakh, Shri Saxena walked the streets and by-lanes around the main market and Old Town and issued instructions for the maintenance and upkeep of public places...
Government’s Big Decision: Environmental Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention Revoked
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...
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 ...