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
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Chief Secretary Inaugurates Royal Enfield Himalayan Basecamp in Leh
Leh, September 4, 2026: Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today inaugurated the Royal Enfield Himalayan Basecamp at Chuchot Ground, Leh, in the presence of former Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Secretary, Transport, Arava Gopi Krishna, and Secretary, Tourism, Sanjeet Rodrigues. The event was organised by Ladakh Bike Rental Cooperative Limited in association with Royal Enfield, a unit of Eicher Motors Limited.
The event brought together prominent aut...
Chief Secretary Inaugurates Two-Day International Conference on Legal Framework of Election Management Body Independence in Leh
Leh, July 23, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A two-day International Conference on “Legal Framework of Election Management Body Independence” commenced today at Hotel Diskitsal, Leh, bringing together constitutional experts, election administrators, legal scholars, academicians and international delegates to deliberate on strengthening the institutional independence of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) and advancing global democratic governance.
The conference is being organised by the Office of th...
Deputy Commissioner Drass Inaugurates Local Fish Raising Pond at Marpochhu
Drass, July 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a major step towards boosting local aquaculture and enhancing rural livelihoods, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), inaugurated a newly constructed fish raising pond at Marpochu today. The fish farm is being executed and supported under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), he was informed.
The developmental project was successfully executed through a joint collaboration between the Department of Fisheries and a...
DC Nubra Inaugurates New Office Premises at Old TRC Building
Diskit, May 15/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Nubra, Shri Mukul Beniwal, IAS, today inaugurated the new office premises of the Deputy Commissioner, Nubra and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Nubra at the Old TRC Building in Diskit, Nubra.
With the shifting of the offices to the new premises, all official work and administrative services related to the DC Office and SDM Office will now be carried out from the Old TRC Building, Nubra.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commis...
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Inaugurates RDD Complex, Resource Centre & Co-Working Space in Kargil
Kargil, April 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinay Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the newly constructed Rural Development Department (RDD) Complex and the District Resource Centre at Kurbathang, along with the Co-Working Space at Kargil.
The RDD Building, constructed at a cost of 19.56 crores, incorporates all key officers under a single roo,f including Directorate, Assistant Commissioner Development, District Panchayat Officer and other...
CEC Kargil Inaugurates Canara Bank Branch at Baroo
Kargil, March 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated the Canara Bank branch at Baroo, Kargil.
Dr. Akhoon extended his congratulations to the entire team of Canara Bank for expanding their services in the region.
In his address, he emphasized the importance of inclusive banking and urged the bank officials to actively contribute towards the welfare of the people of Kargil through Corporate Social ...
DC Kargil reviews arrangements ahead of inauguration of New District Court Complex
Kargil, March 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today reviewed the arrangements in view of the inauguration of New District Court Complex at Kurbathang, Kargil.
During the inspection, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kargil, Sheikh Gowher Hussain, SSP Kargil, ADC Kargil, Tehsildar Kargil, Executive Engineers from PWD, Mechanical and PDD, AO to DC, and other concerned officials were present.
The DC along with the Principal District Judge visited th...
LG Gupta Inaugurates Third Edition of Mahotsav – J&K and Ladakh 2025, Highlights PM Modi’s Vision for Regional Development
Jammu, Dec 19/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated the three-day Third Edition of Mahotsav – Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, a flagship annual initiative of LEAD (LJK – Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir Economic Growth and Development Dialogue), aimed at celebrating the rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurial spirit and collective identity of the region.
Mahotsav–Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is a vibrant platform deeply rooted in the ideals of Swadeshi, self-...
LG Gupta Inaugurates Cooperative Trade Fair 2025, Declares Cooperative Movement Backbone of Ladakh’s Rural Economy
Leh, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, inaugurated the 2-Day Cooperative Trade Fair 2025 organised by the Department of Cooperative, UT Ladakh, showcasing achievements of the cooperative sector and opening new avenues for future growth.
Addressing the gathering, the Lt Governor emphasised that the event not only displays accomplishments of the Cooperative Sector but also paves the way for new directions and opportunities. He highli...