Nubra, June 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Silk Route Festival 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Sumoor, Nubra, showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions.
Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Shri Mukul Beniwal, IAS, attended the event as the Chief Guest, while Superintendent of Police Nubra, Shri Stanzin Losal, JKPS, and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Shri Jigmet Raftan, JKAS, graced the occasion as Guests of Honour.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Co...
LEH, JUNE 27/ VOL News Desk/ The District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Leh, under the Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, organised the concluding programme of Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, today in observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
The programme marked the culmination of a week-long awareness campaign conducted under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, aimed at creatin...
Leh, June 22/ VOL News Desk/ In a major initiative aimed at diversifying Ladakh’s biodiversity, enhancing farmers’ incomes and creating new livelihood opportunities through floriculture, Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today laid the foundation stone for two high-altitude flower fields in Leh, which will be the first such projects in the country.
The projects envisage creating two Flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh. The Choglamsar Park is spread over an area of 92...
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...
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...
