Leh, October 28, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a review meeting of the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) to assess the progress of power generation, transmission and distribution projects, renewable energy initiatives, and measures to ensure reliable electricity supply across the Union Territory. He emphasised the need for coordinated planning, stronger project monitoring and timely execution, particularly in view of Ladakh’s...
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Chief Secretary Reviews Education, Skill Development and Cooperative Sectors in Ladakh
Leh, October 28, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a review meeting of the School Education, Higher Education, Skill Development and Cooperative Departments at the UT Secretariat, Leh, to assess ongoing initiatives and review departmental priorities.
Administrative Secretary for Higher Education, School Education, Cooperatives and Skill Development, Bhanu Prabha, briefed the meeting on measures being undertaken to improve academic perf...
Chief Secretary attends Drug-Free Ladakh Awareness Campaign at EJM College, Leh
Leh, October 14, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today attended a drug-free awareness campaign at Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh, aimed at sensitising students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promoting a healthy, drug-free society.
The campaign was organised by Vidyarthi CEVA Educational Trust in collaboration with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Ladakh, and M3M Foundation. A large number of students and fa...
Chief Secretary Chairs 37th Empowered Committee meeting on recruitment rules; committee recommends various amendments
Leh, 09 Oct, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired the 37th meeting of the Empowered Committee to deliberate on key administrative matters concerning Recruitment Rules (RRs) and staffing requirements of various departments of the UT Administration.
At the outset, Administrative Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD), Rudra P. T. Goud, presented a comprehensive overview of the agenda items for discussion.
The committee held deta...
Chief Secretary chairs meeting to review mission-mode strategy for promotion of Seabuckthorn in Ladakh
Leh, October 8, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review the outcomes of the recently held Seabuckthorn Conclave and deliberate on a comprehensive, mission-mode strategy for strengthening seabuckthorn production, harvesting, processing, value addition and marketing in Ladakh.
At the outset, Divisional Commissioner/Administrative Secretary, Agriculture & Horticulture, Ladakh, Shri Shurbir Singh, and Administrative Secretary, Ind...
Chief Secretary reviews Progress of Major NHIDCL Road and Infrastructure Projects in Ladakh
Leh, September 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the progress of major infrastructure projects being executed by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), in the presence of Managing Director, NHIDCL, Dr. Krishan Kumar, at Hotel Dragon, Leh. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the UT Administration, NHIDCL and other concerned departments.
The meeting undertook a ...
Chief Secretary Inspects Newly Constructed MC Shopping Complex at Leh Main Market
Leh, September 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today inspected the newly constructed Municipal Committee (MC) Shopping Complex near Polo Ground at Leh Main Market and reviewed its status, space utilisation, proposed commercial arrangements and overall functionality.
During the inspection, the Chief Secretary took detailed information from the concerned officers regarding the shop rates, proposed design and layout, available commercial sp...
Chief Secretary Conducts On-Site Inspection of NDS Indoor Stadium Ahead of Ladakh Marathon
Leh, September 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today inspected the NDS Indoor Stadium, Leh, to review the preparedness and arrangements for the upcoming Ladakh Marathon, one of the region’s premier sporting events that has emerged as a major platform showcasing Ladakh’s unique sporting spirit, endurance and global appeal.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by the Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Ms Bhanu Prabha and other officia...
Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra Inaugurates Himalayan Basecamp in Ladakh as Royal Enfield Unveils Himalayan 440
Leh, September 4/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, inaugurated the Himalayan Basecamp – Ladakh Edition in the presence of former MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Secretary, Department of Culture and Tourism Sanjit Rodrigues, and Director, Department of Tourism Tashi Dolma.
The inaugural event brought together riders, explorers, mountaineers and adventure enthusiasts to celebrate Ladakh’s spirit of exploration and the decade-long journey of the Himalayan motorcy
Chief Secretary reviews progress of Vibrant Village Programme projects in Ladakh
Leh, September 4, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the progress and implementation of projects under the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
During the meeting, Administrative Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD), Nidhi Malik, gave a detailed presentation on the overall status and progress of the Vibrant Village Programme. The presentation covered the physical and financial progress of the...