Leh, April 16, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Department of Horticulture, Union Territory of Ladakh, successfully organized a two-day National Workshop on “Enhancing Apricot Cultivation and Value Chain Development in Ladakh” at the Grand Dragon Hotel, Leh.
Centered around the theme “Building Foundations from Soil to Harvest and Addressing Farmer and Institutional Challenges,” the workshop brought together policymakers, technical experts, entrepreneurs, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and ...
Leh, April 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today attended the funeral of the Lion of Ladakh, late Col. Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), MVC, who passed away on April 10. In a solemn ceremony, the Lieutenant Governor laid a wreath and paid rich tributes to the decorated Kargil War hero.
The funeral was attended by senior Army officials, personnel, family members, and a large number of people. Col. Wangchuk was accorded a Guard of ...
Leh, April 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The General Administration Department (GAD), UT Ladakh, convened an interactive session under the chairmanship of Shashi Ranjan Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), at the Grand Dragon, Leh.
The meeting deliberated upon key matters related to Recruitment Rules and promotion policies, with a focus on streamlining administrative procedures and ensuring efficiency in personnel management within the Union Territory.
During the d...
Leh, April 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha, accompanied by Registrar Shri Nawang Tundup and Assistant Registrar, undertook an official visit to Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Nyoma today to review ongoing agricultural initiatives and interact with scientists, farmers, and local stakeholders.
En route to Nyoma, the Vice Chancellor visited a Model Apple Orchard established under the MIDH project at Nee village. The orc...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
