Leh, April 16/ VOL News Desk/ The unique Ladakhi Apricots, famous for their exceptionally rich sweetness and flavour, are all set to make a grand foray in the global markets this season. Consequent to a major push by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, for promoting the branding and export of Ladakh’s GI-tagged “Raktsey Karpo” apricot variety, as well as the region-specific “Halman variety”, the UT Administration today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global ...
Archive: April 2026
LG Saxena Hands Over Appointment Letters to 313 New District Cadre Employees in Leh Rozgar Mela
Leh, April 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today handed over appointment letters to 313 newly recruited district-cadre government employees at Rozgar Mela organised in Leh. This is the second Rozgar Mela to be organised within three days, as the Lieutenant Governor had handed over appointment letters to around 200 recruits at Kargil on 14th April.
LAHD-SSRB Leh had conducted exams for the recruitment of district cadre p...
District Police Kargil Holds Orientation Programme for Sub-Inspector Aspirants Ahead of Ladakh Police Recruitment Exam
Kargil, April 16, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ District Police Kargil organised an orientation programme for Sub Inspector aspirants appearing in the upcoming Ladakh Police Recruitment written examination. The programme was held at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
The program was attended by Shri Nitin Yadav (IPS) SSP Kargil; Shri Ishtiyaq Ahmad Kacho (JKPAS) ASP Kargil; Shri Tundup Dorjay, DySP DAR Police Line Kargil; DySP DAR UTDRF; DySP DAR Traffic; police officials and a large num...
Value Addition and Global Market Linkages Take Centre Stage at Apricot Workshop in Leh
Leh, April 16, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Department of Horticulture, Union Territory of Ladakh, successfully organized a two-day National Workshop on “Enhancing Apricot Cultivation and Value Chain Development in Ladakh” at the Grand Dragon Hotel, Leh.
Centered around the theme “Building Foundations from Soil to Harvest and Addressing Farmer and Institutional Challenges,” the workshop brought together policymakers, technical experts, entrepreneurs, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and ...
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Pays Tribute to Kargil War Hero Col Sonam Wangchuk (Retd) MVC at Leh Funeral
Leh, April 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today attended the funeral of the Lion of Ladakh, late Col. Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), MVC, who passed away on April 10. In a solemn ceremony, the Lieutenant Governor laid a wreath and paid rich tributes to the decorated Kargil War hero.
The funeral was attended by senior Army officials, personnel, family members, and a large number of people. Col. Wangchuk was accorded a Guard of ...
Goma Minjee Blooms with festivity as Apricot Blossom Festival 2026 concludes in Kargil
VOL News Desk/ A vibrant fusion of nature, culture, and immersive experiences captivates visitors, reinforcing Kargil’s appeal as a premier spring destination
Kargil, April 15, 2026: As part of the series of ongoing events held across the UT of Ladakh in connection with the Apricot Blossom Festival, 2026 organized by the Department of Tourism, events in Kargil District concluded on a vibrant and celebratory note at Goma Minjee here today.
The event encapsulated the essence of the festi...
GAD Holds interactive session on Recruitment Rules and Promotion with UPSC Secretary
Leh, April 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The General Administration Department (GAD), UT Ladakh, convened an interactive session under the chairmanship of Shashi Ranjan Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), at the Grand Dragon, Leh.
The meeting deliberated upon key matters related to Recruitment Rules and promotion policies, with a focus on streamlining administrative procedures and ensuring efficiency in personnel management within the Union Territory.
During the d...
Vice Chancellor, UoL visits KVK Nyoma; reviews progress, promotes agricultural innovations
Leh, April 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha, accompanied by Registrar Shri Nawang Tundup and Assistant Registrar, undertook an official visit to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nyoma today to review ongoing agricultural initiatives and interact with scientists, farmers, and local stakeholders.
En route to Nyoma, the Vice Chancellor visited a Model Apple Orchard established under the MIDH project at Nee village. The orc...
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Hands Over Appointment Letters to 200 New Govt Employees at Kargil Rozgar Mela, Urges Integrity & Dedicated Service
Kargil, April 14, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today handed over appointment letters to 200 newly appointed government employees at a Rozgar Mela held at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall Kargil.
The HLG congratulated the newly appointed employees on successfully clearing the competitive process. He extended his heartfelt congratulations not only to the selected candidates but also to their families, acknowledging their support, sacrifices, ...
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Renames Kargil District Hospital as Qamar Ali Akhoon Memorial Hospital
Kargil, April 14/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today attended the renaming ceremony of the District Hospital Kargil, which has been named in honour of late Qamar Ali Akhoon, a respected social worker and public leader who made invaluable contributions to the region.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor extended greetings to public representatives, administrative secretaries, senior officers, doctors, medical staff, technicians, nur...