Leh, April 23, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review progress on Priority Area–23, focusing on the establishment of an Auto Appeal System under the Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011. The initiative aims to strengthen service delivery mechanisms by ensuring timely, transparent, and accountable governance.
The proposed auto-appeal system is designed to automatically trigger a review in cases of delay or denia...
Kargil, April 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar was held today to discuss the implementation of digital learning initiatives at the foundational (Balvatika) level across the district.
During the meeting, it was informed that under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, approximately 395 Smart TVs have been provided to schools. Emphasis was laid on the effective utilization of these resources for early childhood educat...
Leh, April 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to deliberate on issues raised by various transport associations of Leh, with a focus on ensuring smooth operations, maintaining law and order, and safeguarding the interests of the tourism sector.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Mazda Union, Biker Union, Tempo Union 207, Taxi Operators Union, and Transport Federation Cooperative, who highlighted c...
Zanskar, April 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Under the directions of the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, and supervision of the SDM Zanskar, a weekly Khidmat-e-Awaam outreach camp was held at Tungri Panchayat.
The camp aimed to deliver government services at the doorstep and witnessed active participation from various departments. The Revenue Department issued ST certificates, LRCs, and carried out ration card verifications, while the Health Department conducted screenings and generated...
Leh, April 21/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant boost to public transport and sustainable mobility in the Union Territory of Ladakh, 33 electric buses have been sanctioned by the Government of India under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme.
The fleet will comprise 7-metre electric buses, specifically suited to Ladakh’s difficult terrain and road conditions. The initiative is expected to play a key role in transforming public transport in Ladakh by promoting clean energy, reducing pollution, and enhan...
Leh, April 21/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today called on the Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Shri Nitin Gadkari, in New Delhi to discuss key infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening road connectivity and boosting overall development in the Ladakh region.
During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor apprised the Union Minister of several critical projects that require intervention an...
Leh, April 21, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, School and Higher Education, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, today inaugurated and handed over a Force Traveller vehicle to support students of Government Primary School Basgorong, Chushot.
The vehicle was formally handed over to the Nambardars of Chushot, Mr. Manzoor Hussain (Chushot Shamma) and Mr. Haider Ali (Chushot Yokma), in the presence of SMC member Mr. Habibullah, at DIET Leh.
The vehicle has been provided by the District Instit...
Kargil, April 21, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, chaired a meeting today to review arrangements for the smooth transportation of Hajj Pilgrims 2026 from Kargil to Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by SSP Kargil, Sh. Nitin Yadav, IPS; Chairman, Hajj Committee Ladakh, Mohd Ali Majaz; ADC Kargil, Sh. Shabbir Hussain, JKAS; and Executive Officer, Hajj Committee Ladakh, Zakir Hussain.
It was decided that the flag-off of Hajj pilgrims will...
Drass, April 20, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A six-day Basic Course in Smartphone Filmmaking commenced today at Government Degree College Drass, scheduled to run from April 20 to April 25, 2026. The course has attracted enthusiastic participation, with 30 registered candidates including college students, local youth, Army personnel, faculty and media professionals.
The programme is being conducted with the support of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and Ladakh Skill Development Miss...
Leh, April 20, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review and strengthen the strategy for enhancing Pashmina collection and production processes across the region. The meeting primarily focused on improving the efficiency of raw Pashmina collection, scientific processing, and value addition to ensure higher returns for local producers.
Emphasizing production, the Chief Secretary directed the concerned departm...
