VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, attended a Mega Camp and Awareness Programme on “Empowering Tribals through Legal Services and Defence Civil Action” at Rinchen Auditorium Hall, Leh. The programme was organised by the Ladakh Legal Services Authority in collaboration with 14 Corps of the Army.
The event was graced by the presence of Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena; Hon’ble Chief Justice of the High ...
VOL News Desk/ March 30, 2026: Akhone Mohammad Yousuf, Editor of Voice of Ladakh, noted author, and former General Secretary of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Kargil, passed away at his residence in Kargil today. He was 75.
Akhone Yousuf had also served in the Department of Information and Public Relations and retired as a Photo Officer.
He was among the founding members of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust and served as its first General Secretary, holding the position for ar...
Zanskar, March 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A lecture series on “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and National Integration” was successfully inaugurated today at Government Degree College Zanskar under the supervision of the Principal, Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, who delivered the opening remarks, highlighting the importance of such academic initiatives in promoting awareness about national unity.
The lecture series is being coordinated by Dr. Zaffer Iqbal, Assistant Professor (Education).This academic ini...
Leh, March 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The ASMITA League 2026 concluded successfully today at the NDS Ice Hockey Stadium, Leh, with an enthusiastic closing ceremony. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Smt. Sangita Saxena, First Lady, UT Ladakh.
The programme began with the National Song and National Anthem, marking the celebration of 150 years of “Vande Mataram.”
Administrative Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Shri Moses Kunzang, welcomed the Chief Guest by presenting traditional...
Leh, March 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ World Theatre Day was celebrated with enthusiasm at Lotsava Auditorium, Leh, organised by the Ladakh Theatre Organization (LTO) in collaboration with the Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (LAACL), Leh.
The event brought together theatre practitioners, cultural enthusiasts, artists, and members of the public to mark the importance of theatre as a vibrant medium of artistic expression, social reflection, and cultural preservation.
President,...
Kargil, March 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Centre Government has approved ₹1,196.22 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh for construction of a unidirectional twin-tube tunnel, along with approach roads, across the iconic Fotu La Pass on National Highway 1 (NH-01), announced the Minister of Road, Transport and Highways of India, Mr. Nitin Gadkari in a post on X.
NH-01, which connects Uri to Srinagar and Leh, reaches its highest point at Fotu La, situated at an altitude of approximately 4,108 ...
Zanskar, March 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The 5th Edition of the Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2026 concluded today at the Sports Stadium, Zanskar. Hon’ble Councillor, Karsha Constituency, Mr. Stanzin Jigmath, attended as the Chief Guest. Tehsildar Zanskar, Mr. Mohd Hassan, was the Guest of Honour, while Station House Officer, Inspector Nurboo Lonpo, attended as the Special Guest.
On the second day of the Zanskar Winter Sports & Tourism Festival, various activities were conduct...
Leh, March 27/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant decision aimed at honouring the exemplary public service and preserving the legacy of a distinguished leader, the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, has directed that the District Hospital Kargil be named after late Qamar Ali Akhoon.
The decision has been taken by the UT Administration of Ladakh in recognition of the exceptional and enduring contributions of late Shri Qamar Ali Akhoon to public service and politics. Th...
Kargil, March 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting of the District Consultative Committee/District Level Review Committee (DCC/DLRC) was successfully held today at the Conference Hall Baroo under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil.
The meeting reviewed the performance of banks and line departments for the quarter ending December 2025. Detailed discussions were held on key sectors including agriculture, horticulture, self-employment schemes, and financial inclusion...
Leh, 27 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, arrived in Leh today on an official visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Upon his arrival, His Lordship was accorded a warm reception by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, and the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Mr. Justice Arun Palli, along with other Hon’ble Judges of the High Court. The reception was also attended by senio...
