Chief Secretary reviews Compliance with Supreme Court Directions on Solid Waste Management in Ladakh

Leh, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a high-level meeting to review compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174 of 2023 concerning the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.

The meeting was convened in light of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s recent order dated April 29, 2026, with the next hearing scheduled shortly. The Chief Secretary reviewed the action tak...

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Self-defence Workshop for female students concludes at GDC Kargil

Kargil, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) initiative aimed at promoting inclusive and quality higher education, Government Degree College Kargil successfully conducted the concluding ceremony of a seven-day self-defense workshop exclusively for female students. 

The workshop was organized under the Gender Inclusion & Equity Initiatives of PM-USHA, with the objective of empowering young women with essential self-defense skills an...

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Administrative Secretary reviews Action Plan for ‘1000 MT Fresh Apricots’ Initiative

Leh, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary of the Horticulture Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the action plan for the ‘1000 MT Fresh Apricots’ initiative. The initiative aims to export fresh apricots from Ladakh to Dubai during the current season following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Lulu International Group.

Describing the initiative as a significant step for Lada...

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DC Drass inspects healthcare facilities in SDH; Meets various delegations in Office

Drass, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today visited the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) of Drass to assess the position of healthcare services and facilities. He was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS) and was welcomed by the Block Medical Officer (BMO) of Drass Dr. Sajjad Hussain and other staff. 

The Deputy Commissioner inspected various sections of the hospital including the General OPD, Drugs Store, Labour R...

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Candle Peace March Held at Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre on the Occasion of 2569th Vesak Purnima

Leh, May 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A solemn Candle Peace March was held at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Choglamsar, on the auspicious occasion of the 2569th Vesak Purnima, commemorating the birth anniversary of the Tathagata Buddha.

On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the evening’s candle peace march was led by Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder President of MIMC, who guided the gathering in a spirit of peace, compassion, and reflection in accordance with the tea...

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