DC Leh Reviews Arrangements for NEET Re-Examination

Leh, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Leh, Shri Romil Singh Donk, IAS, chaired a meeting to review and finalize arrangements for the smooth conduct of the NEET Re-Examination in Leh district.

During the meeting, officials discussed various logistical and administrative measures to ensure a hassle-free examination process for candidates. It was informed that two examination centres have been designated in Leh district: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Leh, and Kendriya Vi...

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Administrative Secretary reviews Progress of Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission, Emphasizes Strengthening SHGs & Market Linkages 

Leh, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) to assess the progress of livelihood interventions, institutional development, financial inclusion initiatives, and strategies for strengthening Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the Union Territory.

At the outset, officers of the Mission presented a detailed overview of LRLM, includin...

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Administrative Secretary Civil Aviation visits New Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, Reviews Progress of Ongoing Works

Leh, June 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Civil Aviation Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the new terminal building under construction at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, Leh, and reviewed the progress of ongoing airport infrastructure development works aimed at strengthening aviation facilities and enhancing passenger services in the Union Territory.

During the visit, the Administrative Secretary was accompanied by th...

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Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Visits Hemya Village, under Viksit Bharat Vibrant Village Program

12 June 2026, Changthang/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt. Raksha Nikhil Khadse, today visited Hemya Village under the ongoing Viksit Bharat Vibrant Village Program, an initiative aimed at empowering border villages through youth engagement, community participation, and cultural exchange.

During her visit, the Hon’ble Minister interacted with the participants of MY Bharat Ladakh, who are currently undertaking a cultural and educational ...

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Chief Secretary reviews Compliance with Supreme Court Directions on National Highway Safety

Leh, June 2, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh,  Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting regarding national highway safety and compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated April 13, 2026, passed in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 9 of 2025.

The meeting was convened to assess the status of implementation of various road safety measures and to review the responsibilities of stakeholder departments and agencies involved in the devel...

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Ladakh Astro Week 2026: Experts Highlight Astronomy, Astrophotography, and Humanity’s Place in the Universe on Day 3

Leh, May 22/ VOL News Desk/ The third day of the week-long Ladakh Astro Week 2026 was held at the Tourism Department Compound, Leh, with enthusiastic participation from students, local residents, tourists, and astronomy enthusiasts.

The programme featured talks by Dorje Angchuk, Engineer-in-Charge at the Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle, and Niruj Mohan Ramanujam of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.

Dorje Angchuk delivered a session on Astrophotography in Ladakh, highlighting...

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Historic Breakthrough: Ladakh Inches Closer to Democracy and Statehood

Leh, May 23, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a landmark development, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have reached an in-principle understanding with the Government of India on restoring full democracy in Ladakh and granting special constitutional safeguards to the region.

According to a joint press note issued today, a high-level sub-committee comprising top representatives from LAB, KDA, and the Ministry of Home Affairs met to deliberate on the future administrative and ...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Launches Self-Enumeration Portal for Ladakh’s First Digital Census 2027

Leh, May 17/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Sunday launched the Self-Enumeration Portal for Census 2027 in the Union Territory, marking the commencement of the Census process in Ladakh. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also filled his self-enumeration form, signalling the formal beginning of the exercise in the UT.

Appealing to the people of Ladakh to actively participate in the nationwide exercise, the Lieutenant Governor said that the C...

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Directorate of Census Operations Signs MoU with University of Ladakh for Census Data Workstations in Leh & Kargil

May 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a major initiative aimed at promoting data-driven research, academic engagement and evidence-based policy formulation in Union Territory of Ladakh, the Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with University of Ladakh for establishment of two dedicated Census Data Workstations at the Leh and Kargil campuses of the University.

The MoU was signed by Shri Amit Sharma, IAS, Chief Principal C...

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Conference on “Past, Present and Future of Buddhism in Ladakh” Held Under the Chairmanship of H.E. Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche

Leh, May 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing 15-day Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Gautama Buddha in Ladakh, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh in collaboration with the Ladakh Gonpa Association organised a conference on the theme “Past, Present and Future of Buddhism in Ladakh” at Dharma Centre, Leh. The conference was chaired by His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and attended by monks, scholars, officials, students and members of the public.

The p...

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