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...
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...
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...
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...
-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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Leh, January 27/ VOL News Desk/ A comprehensive departmental review meeting was chaired by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat, where progress across key sectors was thoroughly assessed and future priorities were clearly outlined.
Among those present were Chief Secretary Shri Ashish Kundra, DGP Ladakh Shri Mukesh Singh, Administrative Secretaries- Dr L Franklin, Sanjit Rodrigues, PT Rudra Goud, Bhupesh Chaudhary, Shashanka Ala, Bhanu Prabh...
Kargil, January 25/ VOL News Desk/ A contingent of athletes from the Union Territory of Ladakh participated in the 60th National Cross Country Championship, held at Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 24th January 2026. The championship witnessed participation from athletes representing various states and Union Territories across the country.
The Ladakh team competed in multiple categories, including Men Open 10 Km, Women Open 10 Km, Girls Under-18, and Boys Under-20 events, showcasing the growing pres...
