UT-Ladakh holds One-Day HLO training conference for Census 2027, under Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra

Leh, 25 February 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A one-day UT-Level Training Conference on House Listing Operations (HLO) for Census of India 2027 was held today under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chief Secretary of UT-Ladakh, Ashish Kundra.

The conference was organised by the Planning, Development & Monitoring Department (PD&MD), UT-Ladakh (the Nodal Department for Census) in collaboration with the Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh.

The training programme aimed to ...

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2nd Day of Pashmina Conclave 2026 Focuses on Standards, Design Integration and Institutional Strengthening

Leh, February 25/ VOL News Desk/ Continuing the momentum of the inaugural day, the second day of the two-day Pashmina Conclave 2026 was held under the theme “From Changthang Fibre to Global Luxury Standards,” focusing on quality assurance, design innovation, branding strategies and institutional convergence to strengthen Ladakh’s Pashmina ecosystem.

Organised by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, the conclave brought together policymakers, experts, institutions, designer...

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PM Vishwakarma Exhibition-cum-Trade Fair 2026 Organised at Eco Park, Leh

Leh, February 25/ VOL News Desk/ The PM Vishwakarma Exhibition-cum-Trade Fair 2026 was successfully organised at Eco Park Leh by the MSME-Development & Nucleus Cell, Leh, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India, in association with the Directorate of Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh.

Joint Director, MSME-DNC Leh, Shri Amit Kumar Tamaria, delivered the welcome address, while Assistant Director, MSME-DNC Leh, Shri Rajesh Kumar, presented the vote of thanks.

The...

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Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon 2026 – Day 2

VOL News Desk/ On the second day of the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon 2026, held on 25th February 2026, the event was organised by The Thin Ice Adventure in collaboration with the Government of UT Ladakh, Indian Oil Corporation (Servo), and other stakeholders.

Day 2 featured the 21 km and 5 km race categories.

Approximately 250 runners participated across both the 21 km and 5 km categories, showcasing remarkable endurance and enthusiasm despite the extreme high-altitude conditions.

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2-Day Pashmina Conclave 2026 Begins in Leh, Focuses on Taking Changthang Fibre to Global Luxury Standards

Leh, February 24/ VOL News Desk/ The 2-Day Pashmina Conclave 2026, themed “From Changthang Fibre to Global Luxury Standards,” commenced today at The Dragon Hotel, Leh.

The conclave is being organised by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh with the objective of strengthening the Pashmina value chain and positioning Ladakh’s premium fibre in the global luxury market.

The event brings together designers from Delhi and Ladakh, local weavers, yarn makers, entrepreneurs, coop...

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DC Kargil reviews attendance of staff in health institutions, discusses other issues

Kargil, February 24/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, today took a comprehensive meeting of the Health Department of Kargil in his office, highlighting the need for punctuality of staff in the District Hospital, Block Medical Offices as well as in all Health Centres across the District. 

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho; District Social Welfare Officer, Sameena Khatoon; Medical Superintendent, District Hospita...

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Department of Horticulture Nubra Organises Training on Pruning and Pest Management

Nubra, February 24/ VOL News Desk/ The Department of Horticulture, Nubra Sub Division, on Tuesday organised a one-day awareness-cum-training programme on pruning and pest management for progressive orchardists of Tyakshi-A, Tyakshi-B, Kharponthang and adjoining villages.

Around 40 farmers participated in the programme, which was conducted in the presence of Shri Hamidullah, Horticulture Technician Grade-I.

During the session, practical demonstrations on scientific pruning techniques we...

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Chief Secretary, Ashish Kundra Visits Kargil; Emphasizes Development, Education, Grassroots Governance, and Sustainable Tourism

Kargil, February 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, undertook a comprehensive visit to Kargil district, engaging with various delegations and addressing key developmental concerns across the region. 

During his visit to Rangdum, members of the Rangdum Gonpa Cultural and Welfare Society submitted a memorandum highlighting several pressing demands. These included the construction of essential link roads, development of an ice-skating grou...

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ADC/ERO Chairs Preparatory Meeting for Special Intensive Revision 2026

Leh, February 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) / Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Ghulam Mohd (JKAS), chaired a meeting today at the VC Room of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Leh, to review preparedness for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, expected to commence in April 2026.

The meeting focused on highlighting the significance of the SIR and ensuring widespread awareness at the village level through social media and other...

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Various Delegations Calls upon Chief Secretary Ladakh Ashish Kundra in Kargil 

Kargil, February 24/ VOL News Desk/ Several delegations from across Kargil district called on the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, at Hotel The Kargil and apprised him of various public issues and developmental demands.

A delegation led by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, along with several councillors, raised various issues pertaining to land digitalisation in accordance with SO-75. The delegation emphasized the need for expediting the...

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