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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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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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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LG Gupta Reviews NHPC Nimoo Bazgo Power Project, Emphasizes Renewable Energy for Ladakh’s Sustainable Growth

Leh, January 22/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, accompanied by First Lady Smt Bindu Gupta, today visited the NHPC Nimoo Bazgo Power Project at Alchi and reviewed its overall functioning and operational status.

Shri Sanjay Kumar Rai, General Manager (Mechanical), NHPC Ltd, along with his team, accorded a warm welcome to the Lieutenant Governor and the First Lady.

During the visit, Shri Rai briefed the Lt Governor on various aspects of the ...

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Chief Secretary Ashish Reviews Development & Addresses Public Concerns in Nubra Sub-Division

Leh, 22 January 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the UT-Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, on the second day of his tour of Nubra Sub-Division, undertook an extensive review of developmental initiatives and public concerns across the region.

The visit commenced with the Chief Secretary’s arrival at the SDM Office, Nubra, where he chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the sub-divisional administration.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner, Leh; SDM Nubra; Tehsil...

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Lok Niwas celebrates Foundation Day of Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura in Leh

Leh, January 21/ VOL News Desk/ Lok Niwas Ladakh celebrated the Foundation Day of the North Eastern States of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura in a spirit of national unity and cultural harmony, in a function held here today.

On the occasion, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, extended his warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura. He said that the North Eastern region is an integral part of India’s national fab...

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Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra arrives in Nubra on Two-Day visit to review developmental works

Leh, 21 January 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the UT-Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today arrived in Nubra Sub-Division on a two-day tour to review ongoing developmental works and assess issues related to local governance and public welfare in the region.

Upon his arrival at the Civil Helipad, Diskit, the Chief Secretary was received by the Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk, along with the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, and other sub-divisional ...

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Lt Governor Ladakh interacts with Jammu and Kashmir Ice Hockey Team

Leh, January 20/ VOL News Desk/ The Ice Hockey team of Jammu and Kashmir today paid a courtesy visit to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at Lok Niwas, Leh. The team is presently in Leh to take part in the prestigious ongoing 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games being held in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

During the interaction, the Lt Governor extended a warm welcome to the players and officials, and lauded their dedication, discipline and passion for ice ho...

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