Leh, April 17/ VOL News Desk/ Just three weeks after his visit to Stok village on March 26, during which he had instructed the renovation of the reservoir at Phikar, Stok, the Lieutenant Governor of the UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the first water body under Project Him Sarovar. He also operationalised the water body by releasing glacial melt into it. The operationalisation of the first water body comes just a week after the launch of Project Him Sarovar, which envis...
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Ladakh Mandates Traditional Uniform for Commercial Drivers and Launches Vehicle Branding Initiative
Leh, April 17/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards enhancing the tourism experience and promoting Ladakh’s unique cultural identity, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has launched a traditional Ladakhi uniform for commercial drivers following the intervention of the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also flagged off a vehicle branding initiative, featuring a common logo for all re...
NCC Combined Ceremony conducts at EJM College Leh
Leh, 17/4/2026/ VOL News Desk/ The NCC Unit of EJM College, Leh successfully organized a grand NCC Combined Ceremony – Freshers, Farewell, Rank Conferment, and Felicitation Programme at the college campus today. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from NCC cadets, faculty members, and distinguished guests.
The programme was graced by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honour for the occasion was Dr. Tswang Mu...
Chief Secretary reviews preparations at key sites ahead of Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition
Leh, April 17, 2026: The Chief Secretary UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, conducted an extensive visit to various key locations in Leh to review the ongoing preparations for the forthcoming Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Administrative Secretaries Shurvir Singh, Sanjit Rodrigues, and Bhanu Prabha, along with the Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Nodal Officer for the Exposition, Chief Engineer, PWD, SP Leh, concerned Heads of Departments, Followering Dharma, repr...
Ladakh Administration Signs MoU with Lulu Retail for Export of 1,000 MT Apricots to Global Markets
Leh, April 16/ VOL News Desk/ The unique Ladakhi Apricots, famous for their exceptionally rich sweetness and flavour, are all set to make a grand foray in the global markets this season. Consequent to a major push by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, for promoting the branding and export of Ladakh’s GI-tagged “Raktsey Karpo” apricot variety, as well as the region-specific “Halman variety”, the UT Administration today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global ...
LG Saxena Hands Over Appointment Letters to 313 New District Cadre Employees in Leh Rozgar Mela
Leh, April 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today handed over appointment letters to 313 newly recruited district-cadre government employees at Rozgar Mela organised in Leh. This is the second Rozgar Mela to be organised within three days, as the Lieutenant Governor had handed over appointment letters to around 200 recruits at Kargil on 14th April.
LAHD-SSRB Leh had conducted exams for the recruitment of district cadre p...
Value Addition and Global Market Linkages Take Centre Stage at Apricot Workshop in Leh
Leh, April 16, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Department of Horticulture, Union Territory of Ladakh, successfully organized a two-day National Workshop on “Enhancing Apricot Cultivation and Value Chain Development in Ladakh” at the Grand Dragon Hotel, Leh.
Centered around the theme “Building Foundations from Soil to Harvest and Addressing Farmer and Institutional Challenges,” the workshop brought together policymakers, technical experts, entrepreneurs, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and ...
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Pays Tribute to Kargil War Hero Col Sonam Wangchuk (Retd) MVC at Leh Funeral
Leh, April 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today attended the funeral of the Lion of Ladakh, late Col. Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), MVC, who passed away on April 10. In a solemn ceremony, the Lieutenant Governor laid a wreath and paid rich tributes to the decorated Kargil War hero.
The funeral was attended by senior Army officials, personnel, family members, and a large number of people. Col. Wangchuk was accorded a Guard of ...
GAD Holds interactive session on Recruitment Rules and Promotion with UPSC Secretary
Leh, April 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The General Administration Department (GAD), UT Ladakh, convened an interactive session under the chairmanship of Shashi Ranjan Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), at the Grand Dragon, Leh.
The meeting deliberated upon key matters related to Recruitment Rules and promotion policies, with a focus on streamlining administrative procedures and ensuring efficiency in personnel management within the Union Territory.
During the d...
Vice Chancellor, UoL visits KVK Nyoma; reviews progress, promotes agricultural innovations
Leh, April 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha, accompanied by Registrar Shri Nawang Tundup and Assistant Registrar, undertook an official visit to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nyoma today to review ongoing agricultural initiatives and interact with scientists, farmers, and local stakeholders.
En route to Nyoma, the Vice Chancellor visited a Model Apple Orchard established under the MIDH project at Nee village. The orc...