Kargil, January 30, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ On the occasion of the 34th National Good Governance Webinar, former Deputy Commissioner of Kargil, Shrikant Suse, IAS—currently serving as Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara (Jammu & Kashmir)—delivered a presentation as an awardee under the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2023 on behalf of Kargil District. The presentation was virtually made from Kupwara before officials of the Ministry and senior officers and District Magist...
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Chief Secretary inaugurates 3rd Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League in Leh
Leh, 29 January 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today attended the opening ceremony of the 3rd edition of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League at the NDS Ice Hockey Rink, Leh.
The league was formally inaugurated with a ceremonial puck drop led by the Chief Secretary, Shri Ashish Kundra, along with other senior officials, marking the official commencement of the tournament.
The event witnessed the presence of players, organi...
LG Ladakh Chairs 15th Wildlife Board Meeting: National Security Key in Sanctuary Boundary Rationalization
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...
DIET Leh Launches Winter Training Programme on English Teaching Skills and Lab Integration for Class VIII Teachers
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...
8th Death Anniversary of Late Dr. Sonam Dawa Lonpo Observed at Memorial Park, Diskit Tsal
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...
LG Kavinder inaugurates Parallel Taxi Track Project worth approx Rs 452 cr
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...
Several delegations call on LG Ladakh
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 ...
LG Ladakh Chairs Key Review Meeting, Directs Swift Project Completion and Efficient Governance
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...
Ladakh Team Participates in 60th National Cross Country Championship at Ranchi
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...
Chief Secretary chairs review meeting on Compliance Reduction and Deregulation
Leh, January 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Compliance Reduction and Deregulation exercise being undertaken across various departments in the Union Territory.
The meeting aimed to evaluate existing regulatory frameworks and identify opportunities to simplify procedures, reduce unnecessary compliance, and enhance the overall ease of governance for citizens, businesses,...