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...
Pune/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, interacted with Tour and Travel Operators from Maharashtra, aiming to further strengthen tourism cooperation between Ladakh and Maharashtra.
During the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted Ladakh’s immense tourism potential, noting that the region is globally renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, serene environment, rich cultural heritage, ancient monasteries, high m...
Delhi, Jan 5/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today visited the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex to witness the Grand International Exposition of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha.
The exhibition, titled “The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One” was recently inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, showcasing priceless relics that have returned to India after more than a century, markin...
Kargil, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ Under the initiative, “Padega Kargil, Badega Kargil”, the District Administration Kargil successfully conducted a third-party assessment of school children across the district. The examinations were held at 81 centres across Kargil.
The examination was aimed to access the overall development and comprehension of different subjects among the children. A record total of 91.46 percent of students, out of a total of 8,169, appeared for the examination, a hi...
Srinagar: The Central Government has appointed Amit Sharma as the Director of Census Operations and Civil Registration for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
According to administrative sources, Amit Sharma, an IAS officer of the 2012 AGMUT cadre, assumed charge on Thursday following his central deputation.
Sources indicate that the appointment is part of preparations for the next phase of the census. This includes updating records, coordinating with district authorit...
New Delhi, 29 November/ VOL News Desk/ The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, successfully convened the Vision for Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025 on 28–29 November at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event marked a major national step toward establishing a unified and actionable framework for long-term water security across the country.
The Summit brought together nearly 250 participants, including representatives from Central Ministries, State and Union Territory departments, techni...
Katra, Dec 2/ VOL News Desk/ The Hotel Association and Transport Association of Katra today jointly felicitated the Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Sh. Kavinder Gupta, during his visit to the holy town of Katra.
Members of the Transport Association led by Ashutosh Gupta, State President BJP Transport Cell, along with Prakash Rai, Naseesh Singh, and Janak Singh, extended a warm welcome to the Lt Governor. From the Hotel Association, Virender Kesar, Ankush Gupta, Ashok Kumar, Parbat Singh, a...
Leh, December 1/ VOL News Desk/ Nagaland Statehood Day was celebrated at Lok Niwas, Leh, as part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, which promotes unity, brotherhood, and celebrates India’s Unity in Diversity through cultural exchanges between paired states.
Nagaland, situated in India’s culturally rich and diverse Northeast, attained statehood on December 1, 1963, following the enactment of the State of Nagaland Act, 1962, becoming the 16th state of the Indian Union. The state...
New Delhi: Mr. Noorul Islam, State IEC Consultant, National Health Mission, Health & Medical Education Department, Ladakh, has been honoured with the Prestigious Award for Best Health IEC Practice in the Himalayan Region at the National Healthcare & Education Summit & Conference 2025. He was recognised for his outstanding efforts in promoting various government health schemes and educating rural communities with essential information on diseases, vaccines, and medicines—ensuring that people ...
Kargil, November 23/ VOL News Desk/ Kargil today commemorated the 77th year of the Indian Army’s historic victory of 1948, celebrated as Youm-e-Fateh, with great patriotic zeal at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Biamathang. The day marks the liberation of Kargil from Pakistani raiders during Operation Bison, when the valiant soldiers of 77 Para Brigade restored the crucial link between Kashmir and Ladakh on 23rd November 1948.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr...
