Leh, 20 January 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary, UT-Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today visited the Polo Ground, Leh, to review and inspect the preparations being made for the forthcoming Republic Day celebrations.
During the visit, the Chief Secretary assessed the arrangements related to venue readiness, seating, stage setup, parade preparations, and other logistical aspects essential for the smooth conduct of the national event.
He was accompanied by officers from various con...
Leh, VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, on Tuesday declared open the 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 at the state-of-the-art NDS Ice Hockey Stadium, Leh, marking another milestone in Ladakh’s journey as India’s emerging hub for winter sports.
Addressing the inaugural session, the Lt Governor said that hosting the Khelo India Winter Games for the third consecutive year reflects the confidence reposed by the nation in Ladakh’s cap...
Leh, January 20/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, held a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Director General of Police, UT Ladakh, Shri Mukesh Singh, IPS, during his visit to Leh.
Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon welcomed the DGP and expressed hope for further strengthening of the Police Department in Ladakh. Matters related to policing, public safety in Kargil district, and other issues of mutual interest were discussed. ...
Leh, 19 January 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra today visited the NDS Ice Hockey Rink and the Indoor Stadium to review the preparedness for the opening of the Khelo India Winter Games, which are scheduled to commence tomorrow, 20 January.
During the inspection, Shri Kundra reviewed the arrangements related to seating, safety measures and various other logistical preparations being made for the smooth conduct of the games. He emphasized the importanc...
Leh, January 19/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, conducted a comprehensive inspection of all three venues designated to host the 6th Khelo India Winter Games, scheduled from January 20 to 26, to assess ongoing preparations.
At the main venue, NDS Ice Hockey Stadium—which will host ice hockey matches and the grand opening ceremony—Administrative Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Shri Moses Kunzang, briefed the Lt Governor on extensive prep...
Leh, January 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Teams and players from across the country have begun arriving in Leh to participate in the Khelo India Winter Games 2026. The athletes were accorded a warm and vibrant welcome by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, reflecting Ladakh’s rich cultural heritage and traditional hospitality.
Upon their arrival in Leh, players were welcomed with traditional scarves and customary local greetings, creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and ca...
Leh, January 17/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Ghulam Mohd, JKAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, today chaired a meeting to discuss and finalize arrangements for the celebration of the 16th National Voters’ Day (NVD), 2026 at the District Headquarters, Leh. The meeting was held at the Mini Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.
National Voters’ Day is celebrated annually on 25th January across India to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India and to promote electoral participatio...
Leh, Jan 16/ VOL News Desk/ Director General of Police, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Mukesh Singh, IPS, paid a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at Lok Niwas, Leh.
During the meeting, Shri Mukesh Singh briefed the Lt Governor on the prevailing security scenario, law and order situation, and key priorities of the Ladakh Police. He reaffirmed the commitment of the police force to maintaining peace, ensuring public safety, and strengthening community...
Leh, January 16/ VOL News Desk/ A five-day workshop on the newly developed Arabic textbook was successfully conducted at DIET Leh from 12th to 16th January 2026. The workshop aimed at strengthening teachers’ capacity in the innovative design, editing, and effective use of the newly developed Arabic textbook.
The workshop witnessed active participation from around 20 teachers, including government and private school teachers from different institutions. The sessions focused on improving co...
Leh, January 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting on the development and promotion of Pashmina in Ladakh with the objective of strengthening the entire Pashmina ecosystem through a sustainable, technology-driven, and herder-centric approach.
During the meeting, the Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department made a comprehensive presentation on the historical significance of Ladakh Pashmina, its traditi...
