VOL News Desk/ On the second day of the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon 2026, held on 25th February 2026, the event was organised by The Thin Ice Adventure in collaboration with the Government of UT Ladakh, Indian Oil Corporation (Servo), and other stakeholders.
Day 2 featured the 21 km and 5 km race categories.
Approximately 250 runners participated across both the 21 km and 5 km categories, showcasing remarkable endurance and enthusiasm despite the extreme high-altitude conditions.
Leh, February 24/ VOL News Desk/ The 2-Day Pashmina Conclave 2026, themed “From Changthang Fibre to Global Luxury Standards,” commenced today at The Dragon Hotel, Leh.
The conclave is being organised by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh with the objective of strengthening the Pashmina value chain and positioning Ladakh’s premium fibre in the global luxury market.
The event brings together designers from Delhi and Ladakh, local weavers, yarn makers, entrepreneurs, coop...
Nubra, February 24/ VOL News Desk/ The Department of Horticulture, Nubra Sub Division, on Tuesday organised a one-day awareness-cum-training programme on pruning and pest management for progressive orchardists of Tyakshi-A, Tyakshi-B, Kharponthang and adjoining villages.
Around 40 farmers participated in the programme, which was conducted in the presence of Shri Hamidullah, Horticulture Technician Grade-I.
During the session, practical demonstrations on scientific pruning techniques we...
Leh, February 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) / Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Ghulam Mohd (JKAS), chaired a meeting today at the VC Room of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Leh, to review preparedness for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, expected to commence in April 2026.
The meeting focused on highlighting the significance of the SIR and ensuring widespread awareness at the village level through social media and other...
Leh, February 23/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation comprising members and representatives of 11 different societies from Ladakh, led by former Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at Lok Niwas today.
The delegates apprised the Lt Governor about issues faced regarding land allotted to the societies by LAHDC Leh last year for setting up their offices. They alleged that the Vigilance Office has recently objected to ...
By Mohammad Hassanain Ebadie
The final match of the Khelo India Winter Games, between Team UT Ladakh and ITBP was intense and full of suspense. During the first period, both teams defended strongly and no goal was scored. That special moment arrived in the second period, with just 2 minutes and 52 seconds left, Samina Khatoon fired a powerful shot and scored. As the puck hit the net, the arena burst into loud cheers and applause. Spectators stood up, clapped, and shouted with joy, cele...
Kargil, February 22/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, during his tour to Sub-Division Zanskar, visited Kargyak village — the last inhabited village of Zanskar — where he attended a Public Darbar and interacted extensively with local residents and public representatives.
At Kargyak, the Chief Secretary was warmly welcomed by Councillor, Cha Constituency, Stazin Lakpa, who expressed heartfelt gratitude for his visit to the far-flung and rem...
February 20/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant achievement for peripheral healthcare services in the district, the Community Health Centre (CHC) Sankoo successfully conducted three elective Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) surgeries in a single day, marking a major milestone for the institution.
The Department of Gynaecology at CHC Sankoo is now routinely performing elective LSCS procedures as part of its regular maternal and gynaecological healthcare services, significantly strengthe...
Drass, February 22/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration of Kargil has taken a serious view of the fact that the Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Pandrass village of Drass Sub-Division was recently found closed during working hours thus causing immense inconvenience to patients and the general public.
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, has already initiated a probe into the matter and appropriate action will be taken accordingly. Explanation was sought from the concerned staff the same ...
Leh, February 20/ VOL News Desk/ Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Lok Niwas, Ladakh today under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative.
The Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme, launched by the Government of India, aims to celebrate Unity in Diversity by pairing States and UTs for year-long cultural, linguistic, educational, and tourism exchanges to foster national integration and people-to-people connections. Similar Statehood Day ...
