Chief Secretary reviews arrangements for the Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition at Jive-Tsal

Leh, 06 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Following the UT-level coordination committee meeting, the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today visited Jive-Tsal, Choglamsar, to inspect and review the preparations being made for the upcoming Holy Exposition of the Sacred Buddha Relics, scheduled to begin on May 1.

During the visit, the Chief Secretary assessed the preparedness at the venue and reviewed the ongoing arrangements related to infrastructure, crowd manageme...

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Kavinder Gupta Steps Down as Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor After Nine Months

Leh: 05 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has stepped down from his post, ending his nine-month tenure. He had assumed office on July 18, 2025.

No official reason has been announced for his departure. However, sources say the move may be related to his possible return to active politics and organizational work. There has been no formal confirmation about this.

His tenure also saw several political and social development...

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LG Gupta Celebrates Holi with Army Jawans & Leh Officials, Emphasises National Unity & Armed Forces Bond

Leh, March 4/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today celebrated the festival of Holi with the brave jawans of the Fire & Fury Corps, extending festive greetings and expressing deep gratitude for their unwavering service to the nation.

The Lieutenant Governor was warmly received by Lt. General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding, 14 Corps, along with Maj Gen Sudhanshu Sharma, Chief of Staff, and other senior Army officials. The special eve...

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LG Gupta Attends Matho Nagrang Festival, Reaffirms Commitment to Preserving Ladakh’s Cultural Heritage

Leh, March 3/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today attended the historic Matho Nagrang Festival at Matho Monastery, Leh. He was accorded a warm welcome by former Member of Parliament from Ladakh Shri Jamyang Tsering Namgyal along with venerable monks of Matho Monastery.

In his message, the Lt. Governor described the Matho Nagrang Festival as one of Ladakh’s most significant cultural and spiritual events. He noted that this 500-year-old trad...

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LG Ladakh Kavinder Gupta Extends Holi Greetings, Highlights Unity, Brotherhood & Eco-Friendly Celebration

Leh, March 3/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, has extended warm greetings to the people of Ladakh and the nation on the occasion of Holi.

In his message, the Lt. Governor described Holi as a celebration of the eternal triumph of good over evil and a festival that beautifully reflects the spirit of unity, brotherhood, and communal harmony. He said that on this day, all differences dissolve in the colours of love and togetherness.

Shri Kavin...

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Condolence on the Martyrdom of the Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hussaini Khamenei

March 2, 2026, New Delhi, India, All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) conveys its most profound grief and heartfelt condolences to Your Eminence and the noble people of the Islamic Republic of Iran. We mourn the martyrdom of the Deputy Representative of Imam Mahdi (ATFS), the Supreme Leader, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hussaini Khamenei (may his soul be sanctified).

In this blessed month of Ramadan, His Eminence attained the exalted station of martyrdom fol...

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District Election Officer Leh Chairs Preparatory Meeting for Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Roll

Leh, 2nd March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In pursuance of directions issued by the Election Commission of India, a meeting on preparatory arrangements for the forthcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll was chaired by the District Election Officer/Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk, IAS, on 2nd March 2026 at the VC Room, DC Office, Leh.

The meeting was attended by Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs)/Tehsildars,...

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Chief Secretary chairs UT-Level Sanctioning Committee meeting on RKVY & Krishonnati Yojana for FY 2026–27

Leh, February 28/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the State/UT-Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) meeting to approve the Annual Action Plan for the Financial Year 2026–27 under the centrally sponsored schemes Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana, including components of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).

The meeting aimed to finalise and approve the consolidated Annual Acti...

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Successful Enrolment Drive in Sumoor, Nubra Boosts School Admissions and Awareness

VOL News Desk/ On 1st March 2026, an enrolment drive was successfully conducted at Sumoor, Nubra, aimed at strengthening school admissions and enhancing community awareness regarding government educational initiatives.

Led by the ZEO, Nubra, the drive functioned as a vital interface between the education administration and the local community. The team engaged in meaningful interactions with villagers and parents, sensitising them about the advantages of enrolling children in government s...

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Department of Social Work Completes Academic Exposure & Field Learning Visit under PM-USHA

Leh, Ladakh | March 2026| VOL News Desk| The Department of Social Work, Eliezer Joldan Memorial College (EJM College), Leh, successfully concluded its Academic Exposure and Field Learning Visit to New Delhi organized under the banner of PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan).

The ten-day academic programme provided 12 students of the 5th Semester, accompanied by Dr. Yangchan Dolma, Head of the Department, and Mr. Jaspreet Singh, Assistant Professor, with extensive exposure to ...

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