Leh, May 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing 15-day Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Gautama Buddha in Ladakh, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh in collaboration with the Ladakh Gonpa Association organised a conference on the theme “Past, Present and Future of Buddhism in Ladakh” at Dharma Centre, Leh. The conference was chaired by His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and attended by monks, scholars, officials, students and members of the public.
The p...
Leh, 15 May 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Solar Rooftop City Accelerator Program (CAP) was officially launched in Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh, today at the NIELIT Conference Room, Leh. The launch marks an important step toward accelerating rooftop solar adoption in Leh under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY).
The event was hosted by Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation in coordination with Ernst & Young LLP and witnessed participation from officials of the Ministry of New and...
Kargil, May 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Commissioner Secretary, PHE/I&FC Department, Ladakh, visited Kargil and reviewed various urban infrastructure and public utility projects aimed at strengthening essential services in Kargil Town.
The Commissioner Secretary was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, SE, PHE/I&FC, Kargil along with officers of the PHE Department, Municipal Committee, and Mechanical Department.
During the visit, the Commissioner Secretary inspected the existin...
Kargil, May 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ District Administration Kargil has launched a special cleanliness and infrastructure improvement drive across Kargil town aimed at removing unnecessary electric poles, unused overhead wires, and other obsolete utility structures from various parts of the city.
The initiative is being carried out under the supervision and guidance of Additional District Development Commissioner, Ghulam Mohammad, with the objective of improving urban aesthetics, ensuring...
Drass, May 14, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today visited the Grid Station of Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) in Drass today to take stock of the functioning, overall infrastructural position of the station and the power supply scenario. He was accompanied by Superintendent of Police Drass, Ishtiyaq Kacho (JKPS) and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS). They were welcomed by officials of PGCIL including Asif Amin, Deputy General ...
Leh, May 14, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Mega Free Medical Camp organised in connection with the ongoing Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata Buddha concluded successfully today at the Mahabodhi Karuna Charitable Hospital, Devachan Campus, Leh, witnessing significant public participation.
The medical camp was organised by the UT Administration in collaboration with the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC) and SNM Hospital to provide healthcare services and medica...
Leh, May 14/ VOL News Desk/ The Sacred Exposition of the Holy Buddha Relics in Ladakh, concluded today with people from all walks of life turning up at the Dharma Centre in Leh, to pay their final respects to Lord Buddha. Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, attended the closing ceremony of the 14-day Sacred Grand Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathāgata at the Dharma Centre in Choglamsar.
The concluding ceremony coincided with the sacred Mo...
VOL News Desk/ The eleventh evening of the cultural celebrations being held in connection with the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha brought vibrant colours, traditional performances and a festive atmosphere to Leh Main Market, drawing large numbers of residents, devotees and visitors from across the region.
Organised by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the North Zone Cultural Cent...
Leh, May 13, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The ongoing Yoga and Meditation Session at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh, entered its twelfth day today, with the session being conducted by renowned yoga expert Rohit Rawat from the Yoga Institute, Mumbai.
The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from attendees, who actively engaged in various yoga practices aimed at enhancing physical fitness, mental peace, and overall well-being.
Similarly, a meditation session wa...
Kargil, May 13, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today welcomed the newly appointed Joint Director Information and Deputy Director Tourism, Mohd Taqi, at Kargil.
Mohd Taqi, JKAS, has been posted as Joint Director Information, and has also been assigned the additional charge of Deputy Director Tourism.
During the interaction, various issues related to the Information and Tourism Departments were discussed in detail,...
