Ladakh Police organizes Two-Day Exhibition on the New Criminal Laws

Leh, Sept 01, 2025:  A two-day exhibition on the three New Criminal Laws was organized by Ladakh Police today which was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, in the presence of Chief Secretary UT Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal (IAS), Director General of Police, Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal (IPS) and Dy. CEC LAHDC-Leh Tsering Angchuk at the Auditorium Hall of the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh.

Highlighting the significance of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS...

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Science and Tradition Unite to Save Trans-Himalayan Medicinal Plants

Leh, Aug 31/ VOL News Desk/ The three-day National Seminar on “Medicinal Plants Conservation and Management: Trans-Himalayan Perspective” concluded successfully at the Leh campus of the School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SAS&T), University of Ladakh (UoL). Sponsored by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, the event brought together over ninety participants, including researchers, academicians, policymakers, Amchi practitioners, and ...

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Cycle Rally Marks National Sports Day in Leh

Leh, Aug 31/ VOL News Desk/ To celebrate National Sports Day 2025, a cycle rally was organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, under the initiative “Sundays on Cycle” in Leh.
DYSSO Leh, Tsering Tashi, welcomed the Chief Guest, Deputy Chairman of LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk, who flagged off the rally from Singay Namgyal Chowk in the presence of students and officials.

More than 100 students, both boys and girls, from government and private schools of Leh district t...

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ADDC Chairs Review Meeting for Climate Cup 2025

Leh, Aug 29/ VOL News Desk/ Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Leh, Sonam Nurboo, chaired a review meeting on 29th August, 2025 at the Conference Hall, DC Office, to discuss preparations for the upcoming Climate Cup 2025, scheduled to be held from 1st to 7th September at the Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Astro Turf Stadium, Spituk.

During the meeting, the ADDC emphasized the importance of ensuring a smooth and well-organized week long event. He directed District youth services a...

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Civil-Military Conference in Kharu Fosters ‘Whole of Nation Approach’

KHARU, Aug 28/VOL News Desk/ The 3rd Infantry Division’s ongoing Civil-Military Fusion Capsule hosted a joint conference today at the BDO conference hall in Kharu, bringing together representatives from the Indian Army and local civil administration. The conference, which is part of a five-day program to strengthen cooperation in border areas, was chaired by SDM Kharu  Sonam Dorjay.

The joint conference served as a platform for an open dialogue aimed at fostering a ‘whole of nation approa...

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Land Allocation and Construction of Haj House in Leh: A Longstanding Community Demand

Ladakh, a land of high mountains and deep-rooted traditions, has entered a new chapter since its separation from Jammu and Kashmir and its recognition as a Union Territory in 2019. While the transition has brought promises of direct governance, accelerated development, and stronger regional identity, it has also placed before the administration the challenge of ensuring inclusivity and equal recognition for its diverse communities. The recent meeting between Hon’ble CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tash...

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Night Mock Drill exercises conducted at Choglamsar and Lungmar near Lamdon

Leh, August 21, 2025: In continuation to the Mock drill exercises conducted at different locations of Leh district, an evening mock drill was also conducted under the coordination of  National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with UT Disaster Management Authority (UTDMA) on August 21 night at various locations. The exercise was led by Secretary DMRRR UT Ladakh Shashanka Ala and Lead Consultant (ME & IRS) NDMA Maj Gen Sudhir Bahl (Retd) along with Chairman, DDMA, Leh, Rom...

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UTDMA in collaboration with NDMA successfully conducts mock drill exercises in Leh

Leh, August 23, 2024: Mock drill exercises was successfully conducted at different locations of Leh district by UT Disaster Management Authority (UTDMA), in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on August 21. The exercise was led by Secretary DMRRR UT Ladakh Shashanka Ala and Lead Consultant (ME & IRS) NDMA Maj Gen Sudhir Bahl (Retd) along with Chairman, DDMA, Leh, Romil Singh Donk.

The mock drill exercise was conducted at different designated locations, includi...

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Mock Drill Exercise on Landslide Conducted Successfully in Nubra

Nubra, August 21, 2025:

A comprehensive Mock Drill Exercise on Landslide Management was successfully conducted today in Nubra under the overall supervision of Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Mr. Mukul Beniwal (IAS). The exercise aimed to test the preparedness, coordination and response mechanism of various departments and stakeholders in the event of a landslide in the region.

The staging area for the exercise was established at Khalsar where all necessary arrangements were set up. An...

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One-Day Kisan Mela-cum-Vegetable and Flower Exhibition Held at Khaltse

A one-day Kisan Mela-cum-Vegetable and Flower Exhibition was successfully held at Khaltse, organised by department of agriculture Leh,drawing enthusiastic participation from farmers, students, and local residents. 

The event was started with a welcome speech by Tashi Dolma , Dy. Director Agriculture Department. 

The event was aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices, showcasing local produce, and encouraging floriculture and vegetable cultivation in the region.

The even...

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