Kargil, June 30/ VOL News Desk/ A sub-committee constituted under the leadership of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs is set to visit Ladakh this week, where it will hold important discussions with representative organizations of the region. The meeting aims to break the deadlock that emerged after the last round of talks held in New Delhi on May 22 and to make progress on pending issues.
In this regard, Co-Chairman of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai, stated...
Kargil, June 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Union Territory of Ladakh, particularly Kargil district, has been under the grip of an intense heatwave for the past four days, severely affecting normal life and causing various problems for the public. The unusually high temperatures have impacted daily activities, educational matters, and public movement.
The severe heat is affecting children, elderly people, and those engaged in physical labor the most. The continuous rise in daytime temperatures is bei...
Leh, June 28/ VOL News Desk/ Acting strictly against the rising menace of illegal off-roading, including cases of tourists driving cars in the ecologically sensitive lakes and river streams in Ladakh, the Ladakh Administration, on the directions of Lieutenant Governor Shri VK Saxena, has, for the first time, begun prosecuting and imposing hefty penalties on erring drivers.
On June 26, the Wildlife Department of Ladakh imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 each on four vehicles that were found v...
Leh, June 22/ VOL News Desk/ In a major initiative aimed at diversifying Ladakh’s biodiversity, enhancing farmers’ incomes and creating new livelihood opportunities through floriculture, Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today laid the foundation stone for two high-altitude flower fields in Leh, which will be the first such projects in the country.
The projects envisage creating two Flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh. The Choglamsar Park is spread over an area of 92...
Leh, June 19/ VOL News Desk/ Using or selling “single-use Plastic” and littering at public places in Ladakh will now attract a stringent penalty, with the Lt. Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, ordering a strict ban on identified Single-Use Plastic items across the UT of Ladakh. Now, any individual or commercial establishment and institutions like hotels/eateries, found violating the single-use plastic ban, will be imposed an environmental penalty of Rs 10,000, while littering would attract ...
Leh, May 22/ VOL News Desk/ The third day of the week-long Ladakh Astro Week 2026 was held at the Tourism Department Compound, Leh, with enthusiastic participation from students, local residents, tourists, and astronomy enthusiasts.
The programme featured talks by Dorje Angchuk, Engineer-in-Charge at the Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle, and Niruj Mohan Ramanujam of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
Dorje Angchuk delivered a session on Astrophotography in Ladakh, highlighting...
Leh, May 23, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a landmark development, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have reached an in-principle understanding with the Government of India on restoring full democracy in Ladakh and granting special constitutional safeguards to the region.
According to a joint press note issued today, a high-level sub-committee comprising top representatives from LAB, KDA, and the Ministry of Home Affairs met to deliberate on the future administrative and ...
Leh, April 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a landmark decision fulfilling the long-pending aspirations of the people of Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today approved the notification for the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory, announced the LG in a post on X.
This transformative move increases the number of districts from two (Leh and Kargil) to seven, promising closer governance, faster service delivery, and accelerated development in remote and far-fl...
Leh, April 21/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant boost to public transport and sustainable mobility in the Union Territory of Ladakh, 33 electric buses have been sanctioned by the Government of India under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme.
The fleet will comprise 7-metre electric buses, specifically suited to Ladakh’s difficult terrain and road conditions. The initiative is expected to play a key role in transforming public transport in Ladakh by promoting clean energy, reducing pollution, and enhan...
Leh, April 17/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards enhancing the tourism experience and promoting Ladakh’s unique cultural identity, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has launched a traditional Ladakhi uniform for commercial drivers following the intervention of the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also flagged off a vehicle branding initiative, featuring a common logo for all re...
