Kargil, October 31: Political activities have gained momentum in Kargil ahead of the upcoming Municipal Committee (MC) elections. In a significant political development, two prominent personalities from Kargil town, Dr Raza Abbasi, former Director of Sheep Husbandry and Animal Husbandry, Ladakh, and Haji Fida Hussain of Chanchik, have formally joined the Indian National Congress.
According to a press release issued by the Congress party, both personalities joined the party in the presence...
Leh, October 30, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The founders of Changra Ladakh and Norling Looms and Arts today called on Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, at the UT Secretariat in Leh and expressed their gratitude to the UT Administration for facilitating their participation in Lakmé Fashion Week, New Delhi.
The event provided them with a platform to showcase Ladakh’s rich pashmina heritage, craftsmanship and contemporary designs before a wider national and international audience.
Duri...
By Dr. Gulzar Hussain, Ph.D History, Presidency University
VOL News Desk/ The reorganization of the administrative map of Ladakh has proceeded at a pace few residents could have anticipated. A Union Territory that for decades comprised two districts now has eight, and within this restructuring the Hill Council of the newly demarcated Kargil district has been expanded from twelve constituencies to twenty-one. In principle, more constituencies should bring representatives closer to the people. ...
Leh, October 13/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today chaired the first meeting of the Advisory Council of the Union Territory of Ladakh, convened to deliberate upon the major developmental projects being undertaken in the Union Territory.
The meeting witnessed detailed discussions on critical areas, including long-term water security, agricultural sustainability, local employment, tourism promotion, heritage conservation, Pashmina development, promotion of s...
Leh, October 12/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh continues to witness impressive tourist footfall, with September 2026 recording 55,582 tourist arrivals, against 34,610 tourists in September 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 60.60%.
Between January 1 and September 30, 2026, Ladakh received 4,60,667 tourists as compared to 3,35,872 visitors during the entire year of 2025. The tourist arrivals during the first nine months of 2026 have already surpassed the total footfall recorded in the previo...
Leh, 09 Oct, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the 37th meeting of the Empowered Committee to deliberate on key administrative matters concerning Recruitment Rules (RRs) and staffing requirements of various departments of the UT Administration.
At the outset, Administrative Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Rudra P. T. Goud, presented a comprehensive overview of the agenda items for discussion.
The committee held deta...
Leh, October 8/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting on the creation of posts for the newly created districts, framing of Recruitment Rules (RRs) for junior-scale posts of 15 departments/services, and ad-hoc promotions at the VC Hall, Ground Floor, UT Secretariat.
At the outset, Administrative Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Rudra Pratap Goud, made a detailed presentation on the posts proposed for the new districts, t...
Leh, October 8/ VOL News Desk/ The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has invited the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and the Apex Body Leh (ABL) for another round of talks, with a key meeting between the MHA Sub-Committee and representatives of Ladakh scheduled to be held in Leh on October 15, according to reliable sources.
The development was confirmed by KDA Co-Chairman Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai in a telephonic conversation with a representative of Voice of Ladakh. Confirming the date and v...
Leh, September 7/ VOL News Desk/ India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari in Ladakh has become a reality, with Lt. Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today flagging off six vehicles for the Ladakh Snow Leopard Safari. This marks a major step towards promoting responsible wildlife tourism and community-based conservation in the Union Territory, while creating sustainable livelihoods for the local youth and communities. The decision to introduce wildlife safaris in Ladakh was announced on A...
Leh, October 6, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Higher Education, UT Ladakh, Bhanu Prabha today convened a press conference to highlight the REWA 2.0 Scheme, an initiative of the UT Administration aimed at providing financial assistance to meritorious aspirants from Ladakh preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Addressing the press conference, the Administrative Secretary informed that, as in the previous year, the Department of Higher Education will conduct th...
