Two-Day Trans-Himalayan Urban Climate Conclave Begins in Leh

Leh, April 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A two-day Trans-Himalayan Urban Climate Conclave, themed “Advancing Climate-Resilient and Net-Zero Pathways for Himalayan Cities,” commenced in Leh.

The conclave is being organised by the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), UT Ladakh, in collaboration with Municipal Committee Leh, Ladakh Ecological Development Group (LEDeG), German Cooperation, and BORDA South Asia.

The conclave aims to enable Himalayan towns to build climate-resilient, ...

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IGNOU LSC Leh Coordinator Conferred with Best Coordinator Award

Leh, April 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The IGNOU Learner Support Centre (LSC) 1203, Eliezer Joldan Memorial College, Leh, proudly announces that Dr. Yangchan Dolma, Coordinator of the Centre, has been conferred with the Best Coordinator Award by Indira Gandhi National Open University, Regional Centre Srinagar.

The prestigious recognition has been awarded in appreciation of her exemplary leadership, dedication, and outstanding contributions towards strengthening learner support services and p...

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LG Vinai Kumar Directs July 2026 Completion of New ₹640-Crore Terminal at Leh’s KBR Airport to Boost Tourism

Leh, April 9/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today visited the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to review the progress of the upcoming New Terminal Building being constructed at an estimated cost of ₹640 crore.

The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the facilities at the New Terminal Building, including baggage carousels, waiting lounge, public amenities and the parking space. 

The Lieutenant Governor was informed that the state-o...

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“Jung sJabs” Programme Conducted at Hunderi to Strengthen Welfare Outreach

Nubra, April 7, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Under the Administration at Doorstep initiative, the “Jung sJabs” programme was successfully conducted at Hunderi village in Nubra Subdivision under the chairmanship of Sub Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Shri Jigmet Raftan JKAS.

The programme was organized with the objective of strengthening last mile delivery of government services and enhancing awareness among the public regarding various welfare schemes.

A comprehensive range of services was provid...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Launches Official Ladakh Tourism and Sacred Buddha Relics Portals

Leh, April 8/ VOL News Desk/ In a bid to strengthen Ladakh’s tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today launched the official Ladakh Tourism portal (https://tourism.ladakh.gov.in/) at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat in the presence of venerable rinpoches, monks and senior government officials. 

On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also launched the official portal for the...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Inaugurates ‘Jung sJabs’ Outreach Programme in Leh, Reaffirms ‘Administration at Your Doorsteps’

Leh, April 7/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the Jung sJabs Outreach Programme at Sheynam Community Hall, organised under the tagline “Administration at Your Doorsteps.” The initiative aims at saturation of all welfare schemes across villages of Leh district by ensuring doorstep delivery of essential government services.

The outreach programme witnessed participation from multiple government departments, offe...

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Ladakh Inaugurates First Commercial Rooftop Solar Installation at Hotel Barath, Leh

Leh, April 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Power Development Department and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Rudra Goud P.T. inaugurated the first commercial rooftop solar installation at Hotel Barath, Leh, marking a significant milestone in Ladakh’s journey towards clean energy adoption and sustainable development.

Commending the management of Hotel Barath on this pioneering initiative, the Administrative Secretary described the installation as an important step not only a...

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Chief Secretary Assesses Progress on Electric Vehicle Policy in UT Ladakh

Leh, April 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the Ladakh Electric Vehicle and Allied Infrastructure Policy, 2022, with particular focus on the establishment of Electric Vehicle Public Charging Stations (EV-PCS) under the PM E-Drive initiative.

During the meeting, the concerned departments made a detailed presentation on various aspects of the EV policy, including its targets, key defin...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Visits University of Ladakh Campus at Taru, Urges It to Become a Premier Green Institution

Leh, April 6/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today visited the University campus at Taru, where he reviewed academic, research and infrastructure facilities and interacted with faculty and students.

The Lieutenant Governor was accorded a warm welcome by Vice-Chancellor Prof Saket Kushwaha, Administrative Secretary Higher Education Smt Bhanu Prabha, and faculty members.

During his visit, Shri Saxena planted a sapling under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Na...

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Ladakh Unveils First Digital Census 2027 Roadmap with Two Dedicated Data Workstations

Leh (Ladakh) April 03, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ At a press orientation meet today, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, IAS, outlined the roadmap for Census 2027, describing it as a transformative exercise that will redefine data-driven governance in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Highlighting a major milestone, CPCO & DCO UTs of J&K and Ladakh, Amit Sharma disclosed that Census 2027 will be the first Census exerc...

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