Leh, March 20/ VOL News Desk/ In pursuance of the directions of Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, a comprehensive cleanliness and urban improvement drive has been launched in Leh city with renewed vigour and commitment. The initiative aims to transform Leh into one of the cleanest, most organised, and tourist-friendly cities in the country.
Acting in mission mode, the concerned government agencies have commenced large-scale operations to remove accumulated dust, construction an...
Kargil, March 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Khidmat-e-Awaam outreach programme under the flagship initiative “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore”, aimed at ensuring doorstep delivery of public services, was successfully conducted at Taisuru, Sankoo under the guidance of the Chief Secretary, Deputy Commissioner Kargil and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation of the local residents along with the presence of former Sub-Divisional Magistrate (S...
Kargil, March 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Khidmat-e-Awaam outreach programme under the initiative “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore”, aimed at ensuring doorstep delivery of public services, was conducted at Hardass today.
During the programme, Tehsildar Kargil Ayad Ahmad Bhat JKAS, along with the Councillor of Chuliskamboo constituency Mr. Altaf Hussain, Executive Officer MC Arifa Iqbal, and officials from various departments, listened to the grievances of the villagers.
At the outset, departmen...
Zanskar, March 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Executive Councilor RDD, Forest , Information and Zanskar Development Authority, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi today paid a surprise visit to the Tehsil Library Zanskar presently functioning from Old Hostel Building of HSS Padum to see the facilities available for the intending students.
The librarian has requested to shift the Library to newly constructed one by RDD Zanskar and provide heating facilities as well as sufficient staff, as o...
Leh, Ladakh: A Block Plantation drive integrated with an Automated Drip Irrigation System under the Horticulture Plantation Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana – Watershed Development Component (PMKSY–WDC 2.0) was successfully launched today at Saspol Community Land.
The initiative aims to promote sustainable land use, enhance green cover, and support livelihood generation through horticulture-based interventions, while ensuring efficient water management in the region. Th...
Leh, March 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Leh, Mukul Beniwal, IAS, chaired a meeting today in his office chamber to review preparations for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in the district.
During the meeting, the ADC directed the FCS & CA Department to ensure adequate availability of ration and other essential commodities. He also reviewed parking and security arrangements with the Deputy Superintendent of Police (Traffic), Leh, and emphasized the ...
Kargil, March 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting was convened today under the chairmanship of Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kargil, Mr. Sheikh Gowher Hussain, to review and finalize preparations for the upcoming inauguration of the New District Court Complex, Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Mr. Rakesh Kumar; Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kargil, Mr. Nitin Yadav, the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kargil, Mr. Tsewang Phuntsog; Secretary, Distri...
Kargil, March 16, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off 270 quintals of organic fertilizer in the first phase to Chanigund and Karkitchu villages. The distribution of organic fertilizer is being carried out under the initiative “Cultivating Prosperity” for the upcoming crop season 2026–27. The distribution drive has been organized by the Department of Cooperatives, Kargil, UT Ladakh, at Kurbathang, Ka...
Leh, March 15/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today conducted an inspection visit to Leh Main Market and the heritage areas of Leh Old Town, Chuteyrantak and the Central Asian Museum to review civic infrastructure, cleanliness and heritage conservation.
True to his commitment to working on the streets of Ladakh, Shri Saxena walked the streets and by-lanes around the main market and Old Town and issued instructions for the maintenance and upkeep of public places...
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...
