Drass, October 10/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today visited the uninhabited Botokul Village, Kaobal Gali Army Post and other locations in the Mushko Valley. He was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate,Drass, Vishal Atri(JKAS); Tehsildar (HQ) to the Deputy Commissioner Abdul Aziz and other officials.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with Army officials stationed at the military post at Kaobal Gali where he was briefed about...
Drass, October 06/ VOL News Desk/ A team of experts from the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) today visited Drass to explore the potential for developing high-value cold-water fisheries and aquaculture in Ladakh, with particular emphasis on trout farming, improved production practices, marketing opportunities and livelihood generation.
The visiting team comprised Dr. P. Jayagopal, Deputy Director, Aquaculture Section, MPEDA, Kochi (Keralam), and Dr. S. Kandan, Consulta...
Kargil, October 5, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Director, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Shri Tsering Paldan, JKAS, chaired a review meeting at Conference Hall Baroo, Kargil, to assess the progress of various departmental activities, academic performance and administrative matters in the district.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Education Officer, Kargil; all Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs); Principals of Government and Private Higher Secondary Schools; and Heads of Government ...
Zanskar, October 4, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today visited Government Degree College Zanskar and reviewed the academic, infrastructural and student-centric initiatives being undertaken by the institution.
During the visit, the Chief Secretary was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner, Zanskar, Shri Omkar Rajendra Gundage; Senior Superintendent of Police, Shri Rigzin Sangdup; and officers of the Public Works Department. Principal, Governm...
Washington/ VOL News Desk/ The United States’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Iran’s foreign minister and his delegation to the UN General Assembly to leave New York earlier than they had planned, two US officials said Wednesday, September 30.
The Trump administration had granted visas, albeit with severe restrictions, to Iran’s president and foreign minister and their delegations to attend the annual meeting of world leaders despite the hostilities between the two countries.
While Pres...
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 ...
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...
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Leh, Sep 17, KNT/ VOL News Desk/ The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Leh, has arrested a hairdresser after allegedly recovering 13.13 grams of a heroin-like substance from his possession during an operation based on specific intelligence input.
The arrested person has been identified as Jaskreet Singh, son of Dharmender Singh, a resident of Ludhiana, who is working as a hairdresser at a reputed salon in Leh.
According to the ANTF, the substance was recovered during a sear...
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...
Kargil, September 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Mr. Jaffar Ali, a 1st Semester student of Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil, represented GDC Kargil in the National Sports Day 2026 and Youth Engagement Month celebrations and secured 3rd position in the Men’s 1000m Athletics event, organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh.
He will also represent GDC Kargil in the 11 KM Ladakh Marathon 2026, scheduled to be held on 13 September 2026.
The Principal, GDC Kargil, a...
