Leh, May 5/ VOL News Desk/ The Apex Body Leh held an important press conference yesterday, expressing deep regret over the recent activities and statements of its former head and ex-Member of Parliament, Thupstan Chhewang. Leaders stated that his remarks were contrary to the collective interests and agreed position of the Apex Body, causing concern among the public.
Addressing the media, speakers recalled that after Ladakh was granted the status of a Union Territory in 2019, Thupstan Chhe...
Nyoma, May 5, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Changthang Mr. Nitish Rajora, IAS today led a plantation drive in collaboration with the Department of Forest Ecology and Environment under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam.”
The programme was organized to promote environmental conservation and enhance green cover in the region. The drive was carried out under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,” encouraging people to plant trees in honor of their mothers.Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) N...
Leh, May 5, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The first Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Memorial Lecture was held at Nagarjuna Hall, Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh, as part of the 2569th Vesak Buddha Purnima Week celebrations.
The lecture, themed “Peace Beyond Borders,” reflected Ladakh’s rich spiritual heritage and its enduring message of peace and harmony.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and offering of khatag to Lord Shakyamuni Buddha and the revered Ku...
Leh, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a high-level meeting to review compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174 of 2023 concerning the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
The meeting was convened in light of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s recent order dated April 29, 2026, with the next hearing scheduled shortly. The Chief Secretary reviewed the action tak...
Leh, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary of the Horticulture Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the action plan for the ‘1000 MT Fresh Apricots’ initiative. The initiative aims to export fresh apricots from Ladakh to Dubai during the current season following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Lulu International Group.
Describing the initiative as a significant step for Lada...
Leh, May 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A solemn Candle Peace March was held at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Choglamsar, on the auspicious occasion of the 2569th Vesak Purnima, commemorating the birth anniversary of the Tathagata Buddha.
On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the evening’s candle peace march was led by Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder President of MIMC, who guided the gathering in a spirit of peace, compassion, and reflection in accordance with the tea...
Nyoma, April 29, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Nitish Rajora, IAS, today assumed charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Changthang, while Shri Abbas Jaffari, JKPS, joined as the Superintendent of Police, Changthang.
On their arrival, both officers were accorded a warm reception by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Nyoma, Shri Kacho Asgar Ali, along with Heads of various Departments, local representatives, and officials. The officers were received at Nyoma village, where SDM Nyoma , HOD of various ...
Under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) project, a field activity was successfully conducted today at the Model Apple Orchard, Himya (Rong Changthang) by KVK Nyoma in collaboration with School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SAST), University of Ladakh (UoL).
The programme was led by the Principal Investigators, Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head, KVK Nyoma, and Dr. Sonam Spaldon, Vegetable Scientist, SAST, University of Ladakh. The initiative witnessed active ...
Leh, April 23, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review progress on Priority Area–23, focusing on the establishment of an Auto Appeal System under the Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011. The initiative aims to strengthen service delivery mechanisms by ensuring timely, transparent, and accountable governance.
The proposed auto-appeal system is designed to automatically trigger a review in cases of delay or denia...
Leh, April 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to deliberate on issues raised by various transport associations of Leh, with a focus on ensuring smooth operations, maintaining law and order, and safeguarding the interests of the tourism sector.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Mazda Union, Biker Union, Tempo Union 207, Taxi Operators Union, and Transport Federation Cooperative, who highlighted c...
