Leh, Aug 19, KNT/ VOL News Desk/ Outstanding sportspersons in Ladakh will now have a 4 per cent horizontal reservation in direct recruitment to Group ‘C’ non-gazetted government posts, following approval of the new reservation framework by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena.
With the approval, Ladakh becomes the first Union Territory in the country to provide a fixed 4 per cent reservation for sportspersons in government jobs, according to the administration.
The Union Territory Administr...
Leh, August 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, PWD/R&B, UT Ladakh, Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of road and infrastructure projects being executed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across Ladakh. The meeting focused on project-wise physical and financial progress, land acquisition, wildlife clearances, fund utilisation, pending liabilities and completion timelines.
Chief Engineer, Project Vijayak, presented an overview...
LEH, LADAKH — August 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The fifth day of the Ladakh Book Festival 2026 at the NDS Memorial Sports Complex brought together children’s activities, military heritage, literature, youth engagement and cultural expression under the festival’s overarching theme, “Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom.”
The day commenced with engaging activities for children, including “Clown Town Express” with Muskan & Farman, which brought fun and energy to the festival, followed by “Na...
Leh, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards strengthening financial inclusion and promoting self-employment among minority communities in Ladakh, the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO) signed an additional Government Revolving Guarantee of ₹20 crore with the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) at the UT Secretariat, Leh, today.
The agreement was signed by Administrative Secretary Himanshu Gupta, Managing Director, SIDCO L...
Leh, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review and discuss the proposed implementation of Reform Utsav in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
During the meeting, Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Shri Himanshu Gupta, made a detailed presentation on the phase-wise implementation of Reform Utsav. The presentation covered the proposed portal, governance framework, sensitisation at t...
Leh, August 17/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today launched the official Jersey of the 13th Edition of the Ladakh Marathon, marking the commencement of one of the world’s highest‑altitude endurance sporting events. The Ladakh Marathon has become a symbol of resilience, adventure, and global sporting excellence, drawing athletes and enthusiasts from across India and abroad.
This year’s edition is distinguished by a prize pool enhanced to ₹1 crore, a landmark...
Leh, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, the Department of Culture and Tourism, UT Ladakh, organised a patriotic programme at the picturesque Sindhu Ghat, Leh, the Ladakh Eco-Tourism Hub, today, marking the grand culmination of the campaign. A large number of school children participated in the vibrant celebration of patriotism and national pride, along with specially-abled children, students from various schools and colleges, teachers and of...
Leh, August 14/ VOL News Desk/ The spirit of patriotism and national pride came alive in Leh as artisans, weavers and employees of the Handicrafts and Handloom Department participated enthusiastically in a Tiranga Rally organised in the office campus and through the streets of Leh.
Carrying the Tricolour with pride, the participants marched together, raising patriotic slogans and spreading the message of unity, national pride and devotion to the nation. The rally witnessed enthusiastic pa...
Tsokar, Changthang, August 12/ VOL News Desk/ The second day of the Nation’s First Black-Necked Crane Festival of Ladakh, was organised under the theme “Celebrating the World’s Only Alpine Crane,” featured conservation, cultural and community activities at the Tsokar Ramsar Site.
The programme was organised by the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, UT Ladakh in collaboration with Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh,
The program was attended by Shri S. Raje...
VOL News Desk/ MP Ladakh Mohmad Haneefa Jan Had a detailed and fruitful meeting with Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji regarding the long-pending demands and important developmental issues of Ladakh.
During the meeting MP Ladakh reminded the Hon’ble Home Minister that during the recent discussions between MHA and representatives of Ladakh, represented by Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body, a consensus was reached on several important issues concerning constitut...
