Chief Secretary Inaugurates Two-Day International Conference on Legal Framework of Election Management Body Independence in Leh

Leh, July 23, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A two-day International Conference on “Legal Framework of Election Management Body Independence” commenced today at Hotel Diskitsal, Leh, bringing together constitutional experts, election administrators, legal scholars, academicians and international delegates to deliberate on strengthening the institutional independence of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) and advancing global democratic governance.

The conference is being organised by the Office of th...

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Cloudbursts, Heavy Rains Trigger Devastating Flash Floods in Kargil; Crops, Homes, Roads Damaged

Kargil, July 21/ VOL News Desk/ A series of cloudbursts and continuous heavy rainfall over Saturday, Sunday and Monday triggered sudden flash floods across several areas of Kargil district, causing widespread destruction to agriculture, infrastructure, and residential properties.

According to reports from multiple locations, the floodwaters carried large quantities of mud, stones, and boulders, severely damaging agricultural land, standing crops, irrigation channels, houses, roads, bridges, a...

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Central Administrative Tribunal, Srinagar bench concludes 2nd circuit sitting in Kargil of the calendar year 2026

Kargil, July 16, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Srinagar Bench conducted its 2nd three-day Circuit Sitting of 2026 that concluded today on 16th July 2026 at TFC, Kargil.

The initiative aims to resolve service matters locally, providing government employees of Kargil easier access to justice. This initiative is aimed at providing justice at the door step.

The Division Bench of CAT, comprising of Hon’ble Mr. M. S Latif, Member Judicial /(HOD), and Hon’ble ...

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Major Reshuffle in LAHDC Kargil: Two Councillors Appointed as Executive Councillors

Kargil, July 15, 2026 / VOL News Desk/ In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, has appointed two new Executive Councillors. The order was issued on July 15, 2026, by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon.

According to the official order, Shri Altaf Hussain of Chuliskamboo Constituency and Shri Syed Ali of GM Pore Constituency have been appointed as Executive Councillors under the powers vested in t...

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EJM College Creates History with Over 90% Overall Pass Percentage in Sixth Semester University Examination

Leh, July 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh, has achieved a remarkable academic milestone with an overall pass percentage of 93.61% in the Sixth Semester University Examination results declared on 10th of July 2026. This is a proud moment for the institution and the entire academic community.

Professor Stanzin Yangdol, Principal of the college,  extended heartfelt congratulations to all the successful students for their outstanding performance and appreci...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Inaugurates Centre of Excellence on Integrated Technologies at ITI Leh

Leh, July 10/ VOL News Desk/ Taking a major leap towards strengthening technical education and preparing Ladakh’s youth for emerging technologies, Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the Centre of Excellence on Integrated Technologies – Srujan – at Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Leh.

The Centre has been established under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a subsidiary of Bharat Forg...

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Chief Secretary reviews Status of Vacancy Referrals and Departmental Promotion Committee Meetings

Leh, July 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the updated status of referral of vacancies to recruiting agencies and the convening of Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meetings across various departments of the UT Administration.

At the outset, Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Shri Rudra P. T. Goud, presented a detailed overview of the recruitment and promoti...

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Chief Secretary reviews Action Plan for Export of 1,000 MT of Fresh Apricots to Dubai under Lulu Group Initiative

Leh, July 9, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the 1,000 MT Fresh Apricot Export Initiative, launched under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Lulu Group to facilitate the export of Ladakh’s premium fresh apricots to Dubai and other international markets.

Secretary, Agriculture and Horticulture, Bhupesh Chaudhary, delivered a detailed presentation outlining the overal...

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IT Department Organises Two-Day Digital India State Awareness Workshop in Leh to Accelerate Digital Governance in Ladakh

Leh, July 7, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Reinforcing its commitment to advancing digital governance and strengthening the implementation of the Digital India mission in the Union Territory, the Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), on Tuesday organised a two-day Digital India State Awareness Workshop at Hotel Diskitsal, Leh.

The workshop aims to enhance awareness and build the capacity of government officials and stakeholde...

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DIET Kargil and 17000ft Foundation Launch Summer Vacation Worksheets for Joyful continued Learning

Kargil, July 08, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As a part of summer program initiative to promote continuous and joyful learning among children, the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Kargil, in collaboration with the 17000ft Foundation, has launched specially designed Summer Vacation Worksheets for students of Classes I and II in government schools across District Kargil.

Developed under the aegis of the School Education Department, UT Ladakh, the worksheets aim to strengthen Fou...

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