UT Ladakh Bids Warm Farewell to Outgoing LG Kavinder Gupta Ahead of Himachal Pradesh Governorship

Leh/ VOL News Desk/ The UT Administration of Ladakh organised a farewell ceremony in honour of the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, Kavinder Gupta, who will soon assume charge as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. Shri Kavinder Gupta had assumed the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on July 18, 2026.

The ceremony witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including DGP Ladakh Mukesh Singh, GOC 14 Corps Hitesh Bhalla, Principal District and Sessions Judge Leh Spalzes Angmo, Commi...

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Community Outreach Programme Begins in Leh Town

Leh, March 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The week-long Community Outreach Programme organized by the Municipal Committee Leh commenced today at the Community Hall, Chubi Yangrtsey, covering the areas of Sankar, Chubi, Changspa and Karzoo.

The programme aims to strengthen coordination between the Municipal Committee and residents of Leh Town while creating awareness about important municipal services and civic responsibilities.

During the programme, Nambardar Nawang Tsering welcomed Stanzin ...

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ADC Kargil Reviews Arrangements for Shab-e-Qadr, Martyrdom Day of Hazrat Ali and Jamiatul-Vida

Kargil, March 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Additional Deputy Commissioner, LAHDC Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho today convened a meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming religious events including Shab-e-Qadr, the commemoration of the Martyrdom Day of Hazrat Ali on 21st Ramadan, related processions and Jamiatul-Vida. The meeting was attended by concerned officers and representatives of various religious organisations.

During the meeting, the representatives of religious organisations requested ...

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Women’s Day Celebrated with Mass Participation Sports Event at Astro Turf Ground, Kargil

Kargil, March 08, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ International Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Astro Turf Football Ground, Kargil, with a mass participation sports event aimed at encouraging women and girls to actively engage in sports and physical fitness.

The event was jointly organized by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Youth Services & Sports UT Ladakh, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Kargil as part of the nationwide initiative to promote women’s participation in s...

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Department of Social & Tribal Welfare, LRLM Celebrate International Women’s Day in Leh

Leh, 08 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM), celebrated International Women’s Day at the DC Conference Hall, Leh.

The programme began with a welcome address by Deachen Angmo, who warmly welcomed the chief guests, officers, officials, and participants. She highlighted the importance of International Women’s Day and appreciated the role of women, especially Anganwadi workers and m...

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GDC Kargil, in Collaboration with Mera Yuva Bharat Hosts Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026

Kargil, March 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil, in partnership with Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), organized the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 at the college premises. This initiative, aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, provided a dynamic platform for young voices to engage in deliberations on key national issues, foster leadership skills, civic participation, and contribute ideas toward building a developed India.

The event witness...

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DDAC Leh Celebrates International Women’s Day

Leh, March 08, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The District De-addiction Centre (DDAC), Leh celebrated International Women’s Day with great enthusiasm. The programme aimed to recognise the important role and contributions of women in society while promoting awareness on health and wellbeing.

On the occasion, Dr. Padma Angmo, Psychiatrist, attended the programme and shared her valuable insights on mental health and the importance of supporting women in maintaining emotional and psychological wellbein...

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Report on Training Camp on Natural and Organic Farming at Khardong Village

Nubra, March 8, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Training camp on Natural and Organic Farming was successfully organized at Khardong village under the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme. The programme aimed to create awareness among farmers about sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices and to encourage the adoption of natural farming methods in the region.

During the programme, the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (SDAO), Nubra, provided a comprehensive overview of vario...

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Ladakh MP Coordinates Evacuation of Stranded Pilgrims from Iran

New Delhi/Kargil, March 2026 — Authorities in Ladakh and the Central Government are working round-the-clock to secure the safe return of Zawar pilgrims from Iran, where the closure of Iranian airspace has temporarily halted air evacuation.

In a detailed statement issued today, a senior Ladakh representative expressed deep concern for the stranded pilgrims and outlined the multi-pronged efforts being undertaken in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Hom...

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Workshop on Credit Outreach for MSMEs and SHGs Conducted at DIC Kargil under RAMP Scheme

Kargil, March 06/ VOL News Desk/ A one-day workshop aimed at strengthening credit outreach and financial awareness among Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) was successfully conducted today at Kargil under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. 

The workshop was organized by the District Industries Centre (DIC) Kargil as part of the LA-12 intervention to...

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