April 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Apricot Blossom Festival was held at Dha-Bema Lasthang and was graced by the State Election Commissioner of UT Ladakh- Shri Sudhanshu Pandey (IAS, Retd.), Secretary to the Commission- Sh. Shiv Kumar Gupta, Private Secretary, Sh. R.M Bhisht, Mr. Tsering Paldan(JKAS) Director Tourism, SDM Khaltsi- Mr. Mohammad Sharif, and Ms. Padma Angmo (JKAS), Assistant Director Tourism.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Assistant Director, Ms. Padma ...
Leh, April 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Power Development Department and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Rudra Goud P.T. inaugurated the first commercial rooftop solar installation at Hotel Barath, Leh, marking a significant milestone in Ladakh’s journey towards clean energy adoption and sustainable development.
Commending the management of Hotel Barath on this pioneering initiative, the Administrative Secretary described the installation as an important step not only a...
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated a specialised research mission in Ladakh aimed at studying how astronauts and support teams perform under extreme high-altitude conditions.
The mission, titled Mission MITRA (Mapping of Interoperable Traits and Response Assessment), is being conducted in Leh at an altitude of around 3,500 metres. The study is scheduled to run until April 9 and is designed to replicate space-like challenges such as low oxygen levels, extreme cold, and...
Delhi, April, 03, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation of doctors from Ladakh, comprised of Dr. Mehdi Ali Khan, Dr. Mohd Hassan, and Dr. Imran Ali Khan met the Ambassador of Iran, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, representing Muslim doctors and medical students of UT Ladakh.
They expressed heartfelt condolences on the martyrdom of shaheed Imam Syed Ali Khamenei and other leaders in Iran. The delegation appreciated the resilience and steadfastness of the Iranian people in the face of ongoing aggression....
Leh (Ladakh) April 03, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ At a press orientation meet today, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, IAS, outlined the roadmap for Census 2027, describing it as a transformative exercise that will redefine data-driven governance in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Highlighting a major milestone, CPCO & DCO UTs of J&K and Ladakh, Amit Sharma disclosed that Census 2027 will be the first Census exerc...
Leh, March 30, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting in Leh to assess the progress of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor’s (HLG) Action Tracker. The meeting was attended by all Administrative Secretaries of UT Ladakh, while some officers joined virtually.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary carried out a detailed department-wise review of directives issued under the HLG Action Tracker, covering key se...
Leh, March 28, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Enterprising Ladakh initiative, a flagship programme of the Department of Higher Education, UT Administration of Ladakh, implemented in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, has been conferred with the prestigious SKOCH Gold Award for its significant contribution towards promoting entrepreneurship and empowering the youth of Ladakh.
The award recognises the initiative’s impactful work in fostering ...
Kargil, March 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Centre Government has approved ₹1,196.22 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh for construction of a unidirectional twin-tube tunnel, along with approach roads, across the iconic Fotu La Pass on National Highway 1 (NH-01), announced the Minister of Road, Transport and Highways of India, Mr. Nitin Gadkari in a post on X.
NH-01, which connects Uri to Srinagar and Leh, reaches its highest point at Fotu La, situated at an altitude of approximately 4,108 ...
VOL News Desk/ Recent satellite imagery from the Pangong Tso region in eastern, Ladakh suggests that the apparent calm along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) does not necessarily equate to strategic stability. While India and China continue diplomatic and military engagements following the 2020 standoff, developments on the ground indicate a steady consolidation of China’s military presence close to disengagement buffer zones.
High-resolution satellite images appear to show the construction o...
Leh, December 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, has extended warm Christmas greetings to the people of Ladakh, especially to the Christian community, on the joyous occasion of Christmas.
In his message, the Lt Governor said that Christmas, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, is a festival that symbolizes love, compassion, peace, and goodwill. He emphasised that the teachings of Jesus Christ inspire humanity to follo...
