Drass, May 16, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Drass, Imteeaz Kacho today inaugurated the Community Fodder Land Development Project of the Sheep Husbandry Department along with Director, Sheep Husbandry, UT Ladakh, Dr. Iftikhar Hussain; District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Kargil, Dr. Niyaz-ul-Hassnain; Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, Vishal Atri; LAHDC-Councillor Upper Drass Constituency, Abdul Samad and LAHDC-Councillor Lower Drass Constituency, Abdul Wahid at Azuri in Pandrass, ...
Archive: May 2026
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Launches Self-Enumeration Portal for Ladakh’s First Digital Census 2027
Leh, May 17/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Sunday launched the Self-Enumeration Portal for Census 2027 in the Union Territory, marking the commencement of the Census process in Ladakh. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also filled his self-enumeration form, signalling the formal beginning of the exercise in the UT.
Appealing to the people of Ladakh to actively participate in the nationwide exercise, the Lieutenant Governor said that the C...
Directorate of Census Operations Signs MoU with University of Ladakh for Census Data Workstations in Leh & Kargil
May 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a major initiative aimed at promoting data-driven research, academic engagement and evidence-based policy formulation in Union Territory of Ladakh, the Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with University of Ladakh for establishment of two dedicated Census Data Workstations at the Leh and Kargil campuses of the University.
The MoU was signed by Shri Amit Sharma, IAS, Chief Principal C...
Sajjad Hussain Kargili Elected Co-Chairman of Kargil Democratic Alliance
VOL News Desk/ Kargil Democratic Alliance on Saturday unanimously elected Sajjad Hussain Kargili as its new Co-Chairman during a meeting held at Highland Resort in Kargil under the chairmanship of existing Co-Chairman Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai.
The meeting noted that the post of Co-Chairman had fallen vacant following the demise of veteran Jammu & Kashmir National Conference leader Late Qammar Ali Akhone. Members of the Alliance paid rich tributes to the departed leader and acknowledged his...
CEC Kargil Joins Awami Andolan Nasha Ke Khilaf Rally
Kargil, May 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today joined an awareness rally organised under Awami Andolan Nasha Ke Khilaf to campaign against drug abuse and other intoxicants. The rally was also attended by Member of Parliament, Ladakh Haji Hanifa Jan and the Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar.
A large number of people from different sections of society participated in the rally and raised strong slogans against th...
Conference on “Past, Present and Future of Buddhism in Ladakh” Held Under the Chairmanship of H.E. Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche
Leh, May 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing 15-day Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Gautama Buddha in Ladakh, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh in collaboration with the Ladakh Gonpa Association organised a conference on the theme “Past, Present and Future of Buddhism in Ladakh” at Dharma Centre, Leh. The conference was chaired by His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and attended by monks, scholars, officials, students and members of the public.
The p...
DC Nubra Inaugurates New Office Premises at Old TRC Building
Diskit, May 15/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Nubra, Shri Mukul Beniwal, IAS, today inaugurated the new office premises of the Deputy Commissioner, Nubra and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Nubra at the Old TRC Building in Diskit, Nubra.
With the shifting of the offices to the new premises, all official work and administrative services related to the DC Office and SDM Office will now be carried out from the Old TRC Building, Nubra.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commis...
Solar Rooftop City Accelerator Program Launched in Leh, UT Ladakh to Accelerate Rooftop Solar Adoption
Leh, 15 May 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Solar Rooftop City Accelerator Program (CAP) was officially launched in Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh, today at the NIELIT Conference Room, Leh. The launch marks an important step toward accelerating rooftop solar adoption in Leh under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY).
The event was hosted by Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation in coordination with Ernst & Young LLP and witnessed participation from officials of the Ministry of New and...
Commissioner Secretary PHE/I&FC Ladakh inspects Various Development Projects in Kargil
Kargil, May 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Commissioner Secretary, PHE/I&FC Department, Ladakh, visited Kargil and reviewed various urban infrastructure and public utility projects aimed at strengthening essential services in Kargil Town.
The Commissioner Secretary was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, SE, PHE/I&FC, Kargil along with officers of the PHE Department, Municipal Committee, and Mechanical Department.
During the visit, the Commissioner Secretary inspected the existin...
Special Drive Initiated to Remove Unnecessary Poles and Hanging Wires in Kargil City
Kargil, May 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ District Administration Kargil has launched a special cleanliness and infrastructure improvement drive across Kargil town aimed at removing unnecessary electric poles, unused overhead wires, and other obsolete utility structures from various parts of the city.
The initiative is being carried out under the supervision and guidance of Additional District Development Commissioner, Ghulam Mohammad, with the objective of improving urban aesthetics, ensuring...