Kargil, March 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation of villagers from Humbree Sankoo today called on the Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, to discuss various developmental issues concerning their area.
During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting key local concerns, including the construction of a link road, construction of a school building and construction of a playground for the community, and the provision ...
Leh, March 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting today to review and streamline the distribution of commercial LPG under the allocated quota across the region, with a special focus on ensuring transparency, equitable allocation, and uninterrupted supply for essential sectors.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on strengthening the monitoring mechanism for commercial LPG distribution through a centra...
Leh, March 26/ VOL News Desk/ In pursuance of the directions of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Ladakh, has issued a circular mandating the wearing of traditional Ladakhi attire by all commercial drivers while on duty across the Union Territory, including Leh and Kargil.
The directive applies to all categories of transport vehicles, including taxis, buses, tempo travellers, trucks, mini trucks, 207 vehicles and oth...
Kargil, March 25, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The District Election Officer (DEO) and Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today conducted the scheduled quarterly physical verification of the EVM/VVPAT warehouse located at Kurbathang, in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.
The warehouse was opened at around 2:00 PM in the presence of designated officers, representatives of political parties, and other concerned officials. The inspection was carried out under s...
Leh, March 25, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Following a meeting held with the Petroleum Secretary and representatives of Oil Marketing Companies, the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh reassured the public that an assessment of the stock of Petroleum and Natural Gas has been conducted, and more than 60 days of sufficient stock is currently available. He appealed to the public not to pay heed to rumours and misinformation and discouraged panic buying.
Regarding black marketing and di...
Kargil, March 25, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Education Department, Kargil, under the guidance of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and the District Administration Kargil, has issued transfer orders for teachers in a major reshuffle within the department. On the occasion, the LAHDC Kargil officially finalized and published the historic Teacher Transfer policy in, awaited since years for teachers, masters, and lecturers, following an extensive and thorough exercise.
The trans...
Zanskar, March 24, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Executive Councilor RDD, Forest, Information and Zanskar Development Authority LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi today inaugurated the New Building of Government Boys’ Middle School, Zanskar constructed by R&B Zanskar at a cost of Rs 83.79 lac.
EC Zanskar along with ZEO, Tsewang interacted with parents, VEC members, staff and students to know firsthand information about the school. The VEC members welcomed the Hon’ble EC to their school and co...
Khaltse, March 24, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The “Jung sJabs” programme under the Administration at Doorstep campaign was successfully conducted at Nay village of Naibat Basgo under the chairmanship of Naib Tehsildar Basgo, Mohd Rahullah, in the presence of officers/officials from various line departments.
The initiative aims to strengthen public outreach, ensure effective delivery of welfare schemes, and bring the administration closer to the people.
Addressing the gathering, Naib Tehsildar Ba...
Leh, March 24/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today visited Sindhu Ghat, the venue for the upcoming First Sindhu Mahakumbh, and reviewed the ongoing preparations at the site.
During the inspection, the Lieutenant Governor stressed the importance of providing a world-class experience to tourists and pilgrims expected to visit Ladakh for the Sindhu Mahakumbh. He suggested aesthetic improvements, including placing large decorative pots with local flowers along the...
Leh, March 24/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today visited the Hall of Fame and laid a wreath at the war memorial, paying homage to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
The Lieutenant Governor was received by General Officer Commanding (GOC) 14 Corps Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla. On the occasion, Shri Saxena saluted the supreme sacrifice of the bravehearts who guarded the nation’s borders under extremely harsh and hostile conditio...
