Kargil, January 30, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ On the occasion of the 34th National Good Governance Webinar, former Deputy Commissioner of Kargil, Shrikant Suse, IAS—currently serving as Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara (Jammu & Kashmir)—delivered a presentation as an awardee under the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2023 on behalf of Kargil District. The presentation was virtually made from Kupwara before officials of the Ministry and senior officers and District Magist...
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Chief Secretary inaugurates 3rd Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League in Leh
Leh, 29 January 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today attended the opening ceremony of the 3rd edition of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League at the NDS Ice Hockey Rink, Leh.
The league was formally inaugurated with a ceremonial puck drop led by the Chief Secretary, Shri Ashish Kundra, along with other senior officials, marking the official commencement of the tournament.
The event witnessed the presence of players, organi...
LG Ladakh Chairs 15th Wildlife Board Meeting: National Security Key in Sanctuary Boundary Rationalization
Leh, January 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, chaired the 15th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat today, underscoring that national security remains paramount while undertaking any wildlife conservation and boundary rationalisation exercise in the Union Territory.
During the meeting, the Hon’ble Lt Governor led detailed deliberations on critical wildlife conservation issues, with particular foc...
DIET Leh Launches Winter Training Programme on English Teaching Skills and Lab Integration for Class VIII Teachers
Leh, Ladakh — The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh, has launched its Winter Training Programme on English Teaching Skills and Lab Integration for Class VIII teachers, aligned with the CBSE Poorvi textbooks. The programme has brought together 60 teachers from six educational zones—Nyoma, Durbuk, Nubra and others—organised into two batches of 30 participants each.
The training commenced on 27 January 2026 with active participation from DIET faculty and a strong empha...
8th Death Anniversary of Late Dr. Sonam Dawa Lonpo Observed at Memorial Park, Diskit Tsal
Leh, January 29/ VOL News Desk/ The 8th Death Anniversary of Late Dr. Sonam Dawa Lonpo, Former Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, was solemnly observed today at Dr. Sonam Dawa Lonpo Memorial Park, Diskit Tsal (Housing Colony).
The programme was organised with deep reverence and respect, commemorating the invaluable contributions of the late leader towards the social, political and developmental progress of Ladakh. The ceremony began with the lighting of butter lamps by the Chief Guest, His Eminence...
LG Kavinder inaugurates Parallel Taxi Track Project worth approx Rs 452 cr
Leh/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inaugurated the Parallel Taxi Track Project at Air Force Station Leh, marking a significant step towards strengthening the operational capability of the Indian Air Force and enhancing air connectivity in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
The PTT project, initiated in 2023 and completed at a cost of approximately Rs 452 crores despite inclement weather and limited working season, has potential to serve as main runwa...
A Global Market in The Making: Can Ladakh’s GI Products Reach the World?
-Sonam Wangdus, Adu
Ladakh is often described as India’s coldest and most remote region, a high-altitude desert where
mountains dominate the horizon and life follows the rhythms of nature. Its cultural richness is
inseparable from its geography: pastoral and tribal communities, multi-religious traditions, and
ways of living shaped by long winters, fragile ecosystems, and difficult terrain. For centuries,
mountain passes and extreme weather kept Ladakh physically and economically isolated,
allo...
IKMT Holds Seminar on “The Constitution of India and Our Responsibilities”
On the occasion of Republic Day, a detailed and informative seminar titled “The Constitution of India and Our Responsibilities” was organised today by the Guroh Tabyin, Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Kargil. The objective of the seminar was to raise awareness about the Constitution of India, particularly among the youth, and to promote a sense of civic and social responsibility.
Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Kargil, Shafiq Ahmad attended the programme as the Chief Guest, whi...
Several delegations call on LG Ladakh
Leh, January 28/ VOL News Desk/ Several delegations called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat to discuss key development issues and seek administrative support.
A delegation comprising the Administrative Secretary, Power Development Department, PT Rudra Goud and POWERGRID officials apprised the Lt Governor about the upcoming Bharat Electricity Summit 2026—India’s premier power sector platform under the Ministry of Power, Government of ...
Ladakh Food Safety Department Confirms Safety of Egg Samples in Recent Tests
Food Safety Department, In response to growing public concerns over egg safety, the Food Safety Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh has released an update on samples collected during a targeted enforcement drive. On January 28, thirteen egg samples from various brands were gathered from local wholesalers and sent to NABL-accredited laboratories for rigorous testing.
The tests focused on detecting residues of banned antibiotics, including Nitrofurans, their metabolites, and Nitroimidaz...