NEW DELHI — March 11, 2026/ In a landmark day for the Union Territory of Ladakh, the dedication of grassroots workers and community leaders was celebrated at the highest levels during the national Jal Mahotsav event. Two separate villages, Matho and Youkma Kharboo, have emerged as national benchmarks for the Jal Jeevan Mission, proving that local leadership and technical expertise are the pillars of sustainable water security.
In a moment of immense pride for the region, Sh. Tsering Dorje...
Leh, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the departmental schemes of the Rural Development Department and to discuss the approval of the Annual Plans for the upcoming financial year.
During the meeting, Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department, Shashanka Ala, gave a detailed presentation on the administrative structure of the department, including the staff strength of Group A an...
Zanskar, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ An outreach camp under the Khidmat-e-Awaam programme was organised today in Salapi Panchayat Halqa in the Zanskar sub-division, while a Shaam-e-Awaam public interaction session was held at Ufti Pibiting Panchayat Halqa as part of the “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” campaign aimed at taking government services to remote villages.
The camp was conducted on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of LAHDC Kargil and the Sub-Divis...
Kargil, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Khidmat-e-Awaam initiative, with the theme “Administration at your doorstep”, under the Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore campaign commenced from Garkone village in Kargil district with the first public outreach programme held at the Tourist Dak Bungalow, Garkone under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Kargil, Jahangeer Akhoon.
The programme witnessed a large gathering of villagers and participation of several departmental officers. Amo...
Leh, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting with tourism stakeholders at the Conference Hall, LAHDC, Leh, to discuss key issues concerning the tourism sector in Ladakh.
During the meeting, stakeholders raised several issues affecting the tourism industry and sought necessary interventions from the administration. The major issues discussed included air connectivity and high airfares, operational concerns r...
By: Anzarul Bari Rafiqui
VOL News Desk/ The condolence meeting held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi recently became far more than a ceremonial tribute to the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What unfolded instead was a powerful convergence of political leaders, diplomats, religious figures, academics, and civil society representatives who came together to reflect on the implications of a widening geopolitical conflict and the moral responsibilities that accompany it....
Kargil, 11 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Despite continuous rain and light snowfall in Sankoo Suru of Kargil, the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali (A.S), which coincides with the 21st of Ramadan, was solemnly observed in the Sankoo Sub Division of Kargil in UT Ladakh.
In Sankoo, special prayers were held throughout the night in various villages, where locals gathered to pray for prosperity and communal harmony.
These prayers were conducted in a peaceful and solemn atmosphere, allo...
Leh, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation from Korzok constituency called on the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, at the UT Secretariat, Leh, and apprised him of various developmental concerns and issues faced by the people of the region.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted that Korzok, located in the Changthang region, is among the remotest areas of Ladakh, where livelihoods largely depend on traditional livestock rearing.
While ...
Leh, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the progress and implementation of the Vibrant Village Programme in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The meeting focused on assessing the status of development works, planning framework, and future roadmap under the programme.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner/Secretary, Dr L. Franklin; concerned Administrative Secretaries; Deputy Commissioner, Leh; ...
Nubra, March 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A one-day training-cum-demonstration programme on mushroom cultivation practices was successfully organized for the members of Ama Tsokspa at Diskit village.
The programme aimed to build awareness and provide practical knowledge to farmers, particularly women participants, about scientific mushroom cultivation as an additional source of income and nutritional security.
The training programme was conducted by Chimet Lhamo, Agriculture Extension Offi...
