VOL News Desk/Workshop with Bankers for Increasing Outreach Lead” was successfully conducted in Leh district under the *Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India*. The workshop aimed to enhance awareness and improve access to institutional credit among *Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)* and *Self-Help Group (SHG) members* in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The workshops were organized at...
VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shri Romil Singh Donk, IAS, today launched a district-wide cleanliness initiative titled “གླེ་ལགས་མོ།”(Leh m gLagsmo)aimed at promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful Lehtown.
The initiative, which will run for six months, seeks to enhance sanitation standards, promote responsible waste disposal, and encourage active participation from the community in maintaining public hygiene.
As part of the programme, a special cleanliness driv...
VOL News Desk/ Gilgit-Baltistan witnessed tragic violence on 1 March 2026 when security forces reportedly opened fire on crowds mourning the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What started as peaceful gatherings in the region’s Shia communities turned deadly, resulting in at least 15 deaths and around 55 injuries, according to local sources and hospital reports.Seven people were killed in Gilgit and eight in Skardu, with firing also reported in adjoining areas. Many vict...
NEW DELHI, March 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, signed the Condolence Book today at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi. Dr. Akhoon expressed his deepest condolences to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, honoring the life and legacy of the Shaheed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.
Stand...
Leh, 06 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Following the UT-level coordination committee meeting, the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today visited Jive-Tsal, Choglamsar, to inspect and review the preparations being made for the upcoming Holy Exposition of the Sacred Buddha Relics, scheduled to begin on May 1.
During the visit, the Chief Secretary assessed the preparedness at the venue and reviewed the ongoing arrangements related to infrastructure, crowd manageme...
Leh: 05 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has stepped down from his post, ending his nine-month tenure. He had assumed office on July 18, 2025.
No official reason has been announced for his departure. However, sources say the move may be related to his possible return to active politics and organizational work. There has been no formal confirmation about this.
His tenure also saw several political and social development...
Leh, March 4/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today celebrated the festival of Holi with the brave jawans of the Fire & Fury Corps, extending festive greetings and expressing deep gratitude for their unwavering service to the nation.
The Lieutenant Governor was warmly received by Lt. General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding, 14 Corps, along with Maj Gen Sudhanshu Sharma, Chief of Staff, and other senior Army officials. The special eve...
Leh, March 3/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today attended the historic Matho Nagrang Festival at Matho Monastery, Leh. He was accorded a warm welcome by former Member of Parliament from Ladakh Shri Jamyang Tsering Namgyal along with venerable monks of Matho Monastery.
In his message, the Lt. Governor described the Matho Nagrang Festival as one of Ladakh’s most significant cultural and spiritual events. He noted that this 500-year-old trad...
Leh, March 3/ VOL News Desk/ Reflecting his deep reverence for Ladakh’s spiritual traditions, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta directed his Secretariat to make special arrangements for the devotees performing Gochaks (prostrations) on the sacred occasion of Tangpe Cho-nga — the 15th day of the first month of the Tibetan lunar calendar and one of the most auspicious days in the Buddhist calendar.
The arrangements were made at the Leh Gate, where batches of prostrators ...
Leh, March 3/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, has extended warm greetings to the people of Ladakh and the nation on the occasion of Holi.
In his message, the Lt. Governor described Holi as a celebration of the eternal triumph of good over evil and a festival that beautifully reflects the spirit of unity, brotherhood, and communal harmony. He said that on this day, all differences dissolve in the colours of love and togetherness.
Shri Kavin...
