Leh, June 19/ VOL News Desk/ Using or selling “single-use Plastic” and littering at public places in Ladakh will now attract a stringent penalty, with the Lt. Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, ordering a strict ban on identified Single-Use Plastic items across the UT of Ladakh. Now, any individual or commercial establishment and institutions like hotels/eateries, found violating the single-use plastic ban, will be imposed an environmental penalty of Rs 10,000, while littering would attract ...
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DC Leh Reviews Arrangements for NEET Re-Examination
Leh, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Leh, Shri Romil Singh Donk, IAS, chaired a meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the smooth conduct of the NEET Re-Examination in Leh district.
During the meeting, officials discussed various logistical and administrative measures to ensure a hassle-free examination process for candidates. It was informed that two examination centres have been designated in Leh district: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Leh, and Kendriya Vi...
Administrative Secretary reviews Progress of Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission, Emphasizes Strengthening SHGs & Market Linkages
Leh, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) to assess the progress of livelihood interventions, institutional development, financial inclusion initiatives, and strategies for strengthening Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the Union Territory.
At the outset, officers of the Mission presented a detailed overview of LRLM, includin...
Administrative Secretary Civil Aviation visits New Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, Reviews Progress of Ongoing Works
Leh, June 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Civil Aviation Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the new terminal building under construction at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, Leh, and reviewed the progress of ongoing airport infrastructure development works aimed at strengthening aviation facilities and enhancing passenger services in the Union Territory.
During the visit, the Administrative Secretary was accompanied by th...
DC Drass Reviews Muharram Arrangements in Drass District
Drass, June 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, District Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today chaired a meeting in his office chamber to review and finalize arrangements for the observance of Muharram in the District.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police, Drass, Ishtyaq Kacho (JKPS); Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS); Block Medical Officer, Dr. Sajjad Hussain; Block Development Officer, Drass/Bhimbat, Shahid Sultan; Tehsil Supply Officers; Junior...
Youth Acceleration Program Kargil Celebrates Successful Completion of First Batch
VOL News Desk/ 15th June 2026/ the Youth Acceleration Program, Kargil, a CSR initiative of Infosys Foundation and implemented by Third Planet Foundation, organized a Completion Ceremony in collaboration with the Indian Army Chanigund Unit at Army Goodwill School, Harka Bahadur, Hardas, Kargil.
The Chief Guests of the program were Lt. Colonel Sanjesh and Captain Sanjay Singh Leel, who awarded Completion Certificates to the trainees of the first batch. Third Planet Foundation also presented...
Kargil Student Selected for National Youth Parliament 2026–27
VOL News Desk/ Kargil — Zulikha Banoo, a fourth-semester student of the Department of Political Science at the Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, has been selected to participate in the National Level Youth Parliament 2026–27.
She hails from Thasgam village in Sankoo Valley of Kargil district. According to official communication, she received the invitation through MY Bharat Ladakh under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
Her selection follows her performance at t...
Outreach Programme-cum-Incentive Distribution for Cattle Rearers Organised at Salapi, Zanskar Under ICAR Tribal Sub-Plan
Zanskar, June 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening livestock-based livelihoods and promoting scientific cattle rearing practices in the remote tribal areas of Ladakh, the Animal Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle (ICAR-CIRC), Meerut, organized an Outreach Programme-cum-Incentive Distribution for Cattle Rearers of UT Ladakh under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) at Salapi village in Zanskar o...
Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Visits Hemya Village, under Viksit Bharat Vibrant Village Program
12 June 2026, Changthang/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, today visited Hemya Village under the ongoing Viksit Bharat Vibrant Village Program, an initiative aimed at empowering border villages through youth engagement, community participation, and cultural exchange.
During her visit, the Hon’ble Minister interacted with the participants of MY Bharat Ladakh, who are currently undertaking a cultural and educational ...
DC Kargil Reviews Infrastructure and Development Works at Government Polytechnic College
Kargil, June 12, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today visited Government Polytechnic College, Kargil, to review the status of infrastructure, academic facilities and ongoing developmental works within the institution.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected classrooms and various facilities across the campus and took stock of ongoing and proposed development projects. He was briefed by the Principal regarding the progress of seve...