Ladakh’s Water Heroes Honoured at National Level: President & Union Minister Recognize Exemplary Service in Matho & Youkma Kharboo

NEW DELHI — March 11, 2026/ In a landmark day for the Union Territory of Ladakh, the dedication of grassroots workers and community leaders was celebrated at the highest levels during the national Jal Mahotsav event. Two separate villages, Matho and Youkma Kharboo, have emerged as national benchmarks for the Jal Jeevan Mission, proving that local leadership and technical expertise are the pillars of sustainable water security.

In a moment of immense pride for the region, Sh. Tsering Dorje...

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Indian Civil Society and Religious Leaders Convene to Condemn Global Injustice and Mourn Iranian Leadership

By: Anzarul Bari Rafiqui
VOL News Desk/ The condolence meeting held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi recently became far more than a ceremonial tribute to the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What unfolded instead was a powerful convergence of political leaders, diplomats, religious figures, academics, and civil society representatives who came together to reflect on the implications of a widening geopolitical conflict and the moral responsibilities that accompany it....

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Ladakh MP Coordinates Evacuation of Stranded Pilgrims from Iran

New Delhi/Kargil, March 2026 — Authorities in Ladakh and the Central Government are working round-the-clock to secure the safe return of Zawar pilgrims from Iran, where the closure of Iranian airspace has temporarily halted air evacuation.

In a detailed statement issued today, a senior Ladakh representative expressed deep concern for the stranded pilgrims and outlined the multi-pronged efforts being undertaken in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Hom...

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Union Minister Shekhawat & LG Kavinder Gupta Highlight Ladakh as Emerging Global Tourism Hub at SATTE 2026

NEW DELHI, Feb 25/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Union Minister for Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, along with Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, distinguished delegates, industry leaders, and tour and travel operators from across India and abroad graced the 33rd annual edition of the South Asia Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE), a premier travel and tourism exposition of India, at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.

On the occasion, prominent personalities from tour...

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LG Kavinder Gupta Calls for Holistic Education & Technology-Driven Growth to Realise Viksit Bharat 2047

Jammu, Feb 20/ VOL News Desk/ Emphasising that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 rests on the strength of the nation’s education system, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that educational institutions are the foundation upon which a developed and self-reliant India will be built.

The Lieutenant Governor was addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest at the 33rd Foundation Day cum-Grandparents Day celebration of Shiksha Niketan Higher Secondary School at Je...

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LG Ladakh pays obeisance at Baba Lal Ji Temple in Punjab

Gurdaspur, Punjab/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today paid obeisance at the historic Baba Lal Ji Temple at Dhianpur Dham in Gurdaspur, Punjab. He offered prayers and sought blessings for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the people of Ladakh and the entire nation.

The Lieutenant Governor was accompanied by the First Lady, Smt. Bindu Gupta, during the visit. The sacred shrine, known for its rich spiritual and cultural legacy, holds de...

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Supreme Court hearing on Sonam Wangchuk’s detention; allegation of not providing videos

New Delhi/ VOL News Desk/ On Thursday, environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Geetanjali J. Angmo, told the Supreme Court of India that her husband was not given the four videos that were made the basis of his detention.

Sonam Wangchuk has been kept in detention under the National Security Act since 26 September 2025. He was arrested after violent protests that took place in Leh.
Appearing for the wife, senior advocate Kapil Sibal informed the bench of Justice Arund Kumar and Justice Pr...

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Humas Warriors clinched the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 men’s title with late surge

Leh, February 14/ VOL News Desk/ Mohd Issa, Ghulam Nabi Tak and Waseem Bilal struck in the final period as Humas Warriors were crowned men’s champions of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3, defeating Purig Warriors 3–1 at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium. Organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh, the final remained finely poised for two periods before Humas delivered a decisive late surge to lift the trophy. 

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LG Ladakh Champions Self-Reliant Future at ‘Enchanting Ladakh’ Exhibition in New Delhi

New Delhi, February 9/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today visited the 7th edition of ‘Enchanting Ladakh’, an exhibition-cum-sale, being held from February 1 to 15, at Dilli Haat, New Delhi. The event showcases Ladakh’s rich cultural heritage and growing entrepreneurial spirit to a national audience.

It is an annual event organised by the Department of Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh, designed to provide a national platform for Ladakhi art...

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امن کے نام پر امریکی بالادستی

از قلم:مجتبیٰ علی شجاعی

دنیا ایک ایسے دوراہے پر کھڑی ہے جہاں الفاظ اور اعمال کے درمیان فاصلہ روز بروز بڑھتا جا رہا ہے۔ امن،انسانی حقوق اور عالمی ذمہ داری جیسے خوش نما نعروں کے پیچھے طاقت، مفادات اور بالادستی کی وہ سیاست کارفرما ہے جس نے مشرق وسطیٰ کو مسلسل آگ میں جھونک رکھا ہے۔ اسی پس منظر میں امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی جانب سے غزہ بورڈ آف پیس کا تصور سامنے آتا ہے، جو اپنی ساخت، وقت اور مقاصد کے اعتبار سے کئی سنجیدہ اور بنیادی سوالات کو جنم دیتا ہے۔

ٹرمپ کا یہ نام نہاد منصوبہ اس وقت سامن...

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