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,...

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KIWG 2026: Army retain ice-hockey gold, Chandigarh win hearts; Haryana emerge overall champions, hosts Ladakh finish No. 2 

Ladakh skater Skarma Tsultim wins highest four medals (2 golds); Ishaan Darvekar (Maharashtra), Nayana Sri Talluri (Telangana) and Sachin Singh (Haryana) finish with two golds each

Leh (Ladakh), Jan. 26: The fancied Indian Army team had to summon all its experience to squeeze part spirited Chandigarh 3-2 to keep their men’s Khelo India Winter Games ice-hockey gold medal at the NDS Stadium on Republic Day. The Army match-winner came with just three minutes left on the clock and the Ladakh ...

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CEC Kargil Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Flags Off UT Ladakh U-17 Karate Team for 69th National School Games

Kargil, January 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off the UT Ladakh Under-17 Karate Team (Boys & Girls) for their participation in the 69th National School Games, to be held at Pune, Maharashtra.

The team is being deputed by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSSO), UT Ladakh. A total of 10 athletes, comprising 4 boys and 6 girls, will rep...

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77th Republic Day Celebrated with Patriotic Fervour at Biamathang, Kargil

Kargil, January 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit at Biamathang, Kargil, in the presence of public representatives, religious leaders, senior government officers, Army officials, students, and a large number of citizens.

The National Flag was unfurled by the Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon. Prominent dignitaries present on the occasion included Executive Councill...

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LG Gupta Leads 77th Republic Day Celebrations in Leh, Emphasizes Ladakh’s Path to Inclusive Sustainable Development

Leh, January 26/ VOL News Desk/ The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour at the historic Polo Ground here, where the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, unfurled the National Tricolour, inspected the parade and took the salute at an against the backdrop of snow-clad mountains.

Extending Republic Day greetings to the people of Ladakh, the Lt Governor said the Tricolour today flies proudly over Ladakh’s peaks and the Siachen Glacier, symbolising the ideals...

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77th Republic Day Celebrated at Khaltse Sub-Division

Khaltse, January 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at the SDM Stadium, Khaltse, in Sub-Division Khaltse on January 26, 2026, reflecting the true spirit of the nation.

Incharge Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Khaltse, Asgar Ali unfurled the National Flag, followed by the rendition of the National Anthem by students of Government Higher Secondary School, Khaltse. A Guard of Honour was presented by the Ladakh Police, Khalts...

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Republic Day celebrated in Sub Division Drass with patriotic fervor

Kargil, January 26/ VOL News Desk/ The 77th Republic Day celebrated in Sub Division Drass, at Govt. Higher Secondary School Drass, today where SDM Drass, Shri Vishal Atri, JKAS was the chief guest.

The SDM unfurled the national flag at 11:00 a.m. and saluted at the march past presented by the contingent of Ladakh Police and students of various schools.

On the occasion, the chief guest wished a happy Republic Day and highlighted the importance of Republic Day and how our country became ...

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77th Republic Day Celebrated with Patriotic Fervour at Sankoo

Kargil, January 26/ VOL News Desk/ The 77th Republic Day celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic zeal in Sub Division Sankoo today at the Mini Stadium, Sankoo. The Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sankoo, Shri Waseem Ramzan Dar, JKAS, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

The Chief Guest unfurled the National Flag at 11:00 a.m. sharp and took the salute from the march-past contingents comprising Ladakh Police and students of various schools.

The programme commenced with the ceremonial ...

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Lt Governor Ladakh Highlights Civic Participation on 16th National Voters’ Day

Leh, January 25/ VOL News Desk/ On the occasion of the 16th National Voters’ Day, the Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta emphasized the vital role of informed and active citizens in strengthening India’s democratic framework, calling for greater civic awareness and responsible participation in the electoral process.

The Lt Governor was addressing during the celebration of 16th National Voters’ Day at the APJ Abdul Kalam Extension Center Auditorium Hall, with theme of this ...

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EC Kacho Feroz Unfurls Tricolour at Council Secretariat on 77th Republic Day

Kargil, January 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz unfurled the National Tricolour on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day at the Council Secretariat, Kargil. The event was attended by council staff, officers from the police department, and other officials.

Speaking on the occasion, EC Kacho Mohd Feroz paid rich tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar for his remarkable contribution in drafting the Constitution of India. He said that the Constitution gua...

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