Leh, June 28/ VOL News Desk/ Acting strictly against the rising menace of illegal off-roading, including cases of tourists driving cars in the ecologically sensitive lakes and river streams in Ladakh, the Ladakh Administration, on the directions of Lieutenant Governor Shri VK Saxena, has, for the first time, begun prosecuting and imposing hefty penalties on erring drivers.
On June 26, the Wildlife Department of Ladakh imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 each on four vehicles that were found v...
Nubra, June 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Silk Route Festival 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Sumoor, Nubra, showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions.
Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Shri Mukul Beniwal, IAS, attended the event as the Chief Guest, while Superintendent of Police Nubra, Shri Stanzin Losal, JKPS, and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Shri Jigmet Raftan, JKAS, graced the occasion as Guests of Honour.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Co...
Leh, June 22/ VOL News Desk/ In a major initiative aimed at diversifying Ladakh’s biodiversity, enhancing farmers’ incomes and creating new livelihood opportunities through floriculture, Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today laid the foundation stone for two high-altitude flower fields in Leh, which will be the first such projects in the country.
The projects envisage creating two Flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh. The Choglamsar Park is spread over an area of 92...
Leh, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Leh, Shri Romil Singh Donk, IAS, chaired a meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the smooth conduct of the NEET Re-Examination in Leh district.
During the meeting, officials discussed various logistical and administrative measures to ensure a hassle-free examination process for candidates. It was informed that two examination centres have been designated in Leh district: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Leh, and Kendriya Vi...
Leh, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) to assess the progress of livelihood interventions, institutional development, financial inclusion initiatives, and strategies for strengthening Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the Union Territory.
At the outset, officers of the Mission presented a detailed overview of LRLM, includin...
Leh, June 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Civil Aviation Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the new terminal building under construction at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, Leh, and reviewed the progress of ongoing airport infrastructure development works aimed at strengthening aviation facilities and enhancing passenger services in the Union Territory.
During the visit, the Administrative Secretary was accompanied by th...
12 June 2026, Changthang/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, today visited Hemya Village under the ongoing Viksit Bharat Vibrant Village Program, an initiative aimed at empowering border villages through youth engagement, community participation, and cultural exchange.
During her visit, the Hon’ble Minister interacted with the participants of MY Bharat Ladakh, who are currently undertaking a cultural and educational ...
Leh, June 2, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting regarding national highway safety and compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated April 13, 2026, passed in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 9 of 2025.
The meeting was convened to assess the status of implementation of various road safety measures and to review the responsibilities of stakeholder departments and agencies involved in the devel...
Leh, May 22/ VOL News Desk/ The third day of the week-long Ladakh Astro Week 2026 was held at the Tourism Department Compound, Leh, with enthusiastic participation from students, local residents, tourists, and astronomy enthusiasts.
The programme featured talks by Dorje Angchuk, Engineer-in-Charge at the Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle, and Niruj Mohan Ramanujam of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
Dorje Angchuk delivered a session on Astrophotography in Ladakh, highlighting...
Leh, May 23, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a landmark development, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have reached an in-principle understanding with the Government of India on restoring full democracy in Ladakh and granting special constitutional safeguards to the region.
According to a joint press note issued today, a high-level sub-committee comprising top representatives from LAB, KDA, and the Ministry of Home Affairs met to deliberate on the future administrative and ...
