Drass, June 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of Tourist Dak Bungalow, Drass, to discuss measures for the effective implementation of the ban on single-use plastic and prevention of littering across District Drass.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police, Drass, Ishtyaq Kacho (JKPS); Block Development, Drass; Principal, Government Higher Secondary School, Drass; Principal, Government Higher...
Leh, June 20, 2026: The Apex Body Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have issued an appeal to the Central government and the Union Territory administration, announcing a region-wide bandh in Ladakh on June 23 over pending constitutional and political demands.
The announcement follows concerns raised by the leadership over the outcome of a sub-committee meeting held under the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi on May 22. Leaders alleged that key points agreed upon during the m...
Leh, June 19, 2026: In a landmark step towards the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Ladakh’s rich cultural and linguistic heritage, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, with the approval of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, has formally constituted the General Council and Executive Committee of the Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (LAAC&L), thereby operationalising the Academy as an autonomous institution.
The const...
Kargil, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO)/ Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, IAS, Chief Principal Census Officer / Director Census Operations J&K and Ladakh today chaired a comprehensive review meeting in the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil to assess the progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) of Census 2027 in Kargil district in which Vijay Kumar, Assistant Director and District Census Prabhari Sadique ...
Leh, June 19/ VOL News Desk/ Using or selling “single-use Plastic” and littering at public places in Ladakh will now attract a stringent penalty, with the Lt. Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, ordering a strict ban on identified Single-Use Plastic items across the UT of Ladakh. Now, any individual or commercial establishment and institutions like hotels/eateries, found violating the single-use plastic ban, will be imposed an environmental penalty of Rs 10,000, while littering would attract ...
Leh, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Leh, Shri Romil Singh Donk, IAS, chaired a meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the smooth conduct of the NEET Re-Examination in Leh district.
During the meeting, officials discussed various logistical and administrative measures to ensure a hassle-free examination process for candidates. It was informed that two examination centres have been designated in Leh district: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Leh, and Kendriya Vi...
Leh, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) to assess the progress of livelihood interventions, institutional development, financial inclusion initiatives, and strategies for strengthening Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the Union Territory.
At the outset, officers of the Mission presented a detailed overview of LRLM, includin...
Leh, June 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Civil Aviation Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the new terminal building under construction at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, Leh, and reviewed the progress of ongoing airport infrastructure development works aimed at strengthening aviation facilities and enhancing passenger services in the Union Territory.
During the visit, the Administrative Secretary was accompanied by th...
Drass, June 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, District Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today chaired a meeting in his office chamber to review and finalize arrangements for the observance of Muharram in the District.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police, Drass, Ishtyaq Kacho (JKPS); Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS); Block Medical Officer, Dr. Sajjad Hussain; Block Development Officer, Drass/Bhimbat, Shahid Sultan; Tehsil Supply Officers; Junior...
Damsna, Taisuru/Kargil: Thick smoke allegedly emanating from an industrial unit near Damsna, a popular tourist and recreational spot in the Suru Valley, has caused concern among local residents, tourists, and environmental circles.
According to local sources, the industrial unit has been set up by a company named Top Line under a National Highway macadam laying project.
Reports indicate that some local tourists recorded images and videos of the smoke coming from the industrial unit and shared ...
