Administrative Secretary, Cooperative visits Tibetan Consumer Coperaive Society Leh and Dairy Cooperative Society, Chuchot Yokma Village 

Leh, February 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary of the Cooperative Department, UT Ladakh, visited the Tibetan Consume Cooperative Society Leh. On arrival, the Administrative Secretary was warmly welcomed by the Priesident of the Cooperative Society with the traditional khataks. The meeting provided an opportunity for the villagers to present their concerns and suggestions for strengthening cooperative initiatives.

The visit underscored the commitment of the Cooperative...

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Culmination of Road Safety Month Organised at DIHAR Leh

Leh, 31 January/ VOL News Desk/ The Transport Department, Leh, in collaboration with the Ladakh Police and various transport stakeholders, organised the culmination ceremony of Road Safety Month at DIHAR Leh with active participation from officials, drivers, and members of the public.

Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, Transport Secretary, UT Ladakh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The programme was attended by Shri Altaf Shah, IPS, SSP Leh; Shri Shreeram, IPS, SP Leh; Shri Usman Khan, ...

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Representative of WWF India calls on Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh

Leh, January 30/ VOL News Desk/ Mr Rigzin Dawa, Senior Programme Officer, WWF India, today called on Ashish Kundra, at the Secretariat, Leh, and discussed matters related to wildlife conservation, community livelihoods, and sustainable tourism initiatives in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

During the meeting, the representative briefed the Chief Secretary on various conservation and livelihood-linked initiatives being implemented across the region, including the Changthang visioning exerci...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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