LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Inaugurates Centre of Excellence on Integrated Technologies at ITI Leh

Leh, July 10/ VOL News Desk/ Taking a major leap towards strengthening technical education and preparing Ladakh’s youth for emerging technologies, Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the Centre of Excellence on Integrated Technologies – Srujan – at Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Leh.

The Centre has been established under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a subsidiary of Bharat Forg...

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Chief Secretary reviews Status of Vacancy Referrals and Departmental Promotion Committee Meetings

Leh, July 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the updated status of referral of vacancies to recruiting agencies and the convening of Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meetings across various departments of the UT Administration.

At the outset, Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Shri Rudra P. T. Goud, presented a detailed overview of the recruitment and promoti...

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Chief Secretary reviews Action Plan for Export of 1,000 MT of Fresh Apricots to Dubai under Lulu Group Initiative

Leh, July 9, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the 1,000 MT Fresh Apricot Export Initiative, launched under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Lulu Group to facilitate the export of Ladakh’s premium fresh apricots to Dubai and other international markets.

Secretary, Agriculture and Horticulture, Bhupesh Chaudhary, delivered a detailed presentation outlining the overal...

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IT Department Organises Two-Day Digital India State Awareness Workshop in Leh to Accelerate Digital Governance in Ladakh

Leh, July 7, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Reinforcing its commitment to advancing digital governance and strengthening the implementation of the Digital India mission in the Union Territory, the Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), on Tuesday organised a two-day Digital India State Awareness Workshop at Hotel Diskitsal, Leh.

The workshop aims to enhance awareness and build the capacity of government officials and stakeholde...

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Director, Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh Visits Khaltsi; Attends National Livestock Mission Awareness Camp at Temisgam

Khaltsi, July 7/ VOL News Desk/ An awareness camp under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) was successfully organised at Temisgam on July 7, 2026. The Director, Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh, Dr. Iftikhar Hussain, attended the programme as the Chief Guest.

The programme commenced with the inauguration of the newly constructed insulated prefabricated building of the LDC Temisgam Centre by the Director, marking a significant addition to the department’s infrastructure in the regio...

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Career Defence School’s Two-Day Career Seminar Concludes in Leh and Kargil, Announces Free Education for 30 Meritorious Students from 15 Schools in Kargil

The two-day Career Awareness Seminar organized by Career Defence School in Leh and Kargil successfully concluded on Friday. The seminar aimed to provide guidance to students from the Union Territory of Ladakh for prestigious competitive examinations including IIT, NDA, JEE, NEET, and other national-level tests.

The program was led by Engineer Vinay Rai, Founder and CEO of Career Defence School, with senior officials from the Education Department and other educational and administrative bodies...

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Chief Secretary Reviews Implementation of Flagship Schemes Across UT Ladakh, Stresses Outcome-Oriented Governance

Leh, July 3, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting to assess the implementation of various Central flagship schemes across the Union Territory. The meeting focused on physical and financial progress, beneficiary coverage, completion status and challenges in implementation.

Administrative Secretaries and senior officers of various departments presented the progress of flagship schemes under their respective sect...

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Ladakh Imposes First Heavy Penalties on Tourists for Illegal Off-Roading in Protected Wildlife Areas

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...

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Silk Route Festival 2026 Celebrated at Sumoor, Nubra

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...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Lays Foundation Stone for India’s First High-Altitude Flower Fields in Ladakh

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...

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