Zanskar Winter Sports & Tourism Festival 2026 Concludes with Enthusiasm and Grandeur

Zanskar, March 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The 5th Edition of the Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2026 concluded today at the Sports Stadium, Zanskar. Hon’ble Councillor, Karsha Constituency, Mr. Stanzin Jigmath, attended as the Chief Guest. Tehsildar Zanskar, Mr. Mohd Hassan, was the Guest of Honour, while Station House Officer, Inspector Nurboo Lonpo, attended as the Special Guest.

On the second day of the Zanskar Winter Sports & Tourism Festival, various activities were conduct...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Directs Kargil District Hospital Named After Late Qamar Ali Akhoon

Leh, March 27/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant decision aimed at honouring the exemplary public service and preserving the legacy of a distinguished leader, the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, has directed that the District Hospital Kargil be named after late Qamar Ali Akhoon.

The decision has been taken by the UT Administration of Ladakh in recognition of the exceptional and enduring contributions of late Shri Qamar Ali Akhoon to public service and politics. Th...

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DC Kargil chairs District Level Review Committee meeting 

Kargil, March 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting of the District Consultative Committee/District Level Review Committee (DCC/DLRC) was successfully held today at the Conference Hall Baroo under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil.

The meeting reviewed the performance of banks and line departments for the quarter ending December 2025. Detailed discussions were held on key sectors including agriculture, horticulture, self-employment schemes, and financial inclusion...

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One-Day Seminar on strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience held in Leh

Leh, March 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A one-day seminar on disaster management titled “Resilient Himalayas: Assessing GLOFs, Cloudbursts and Water Hazards for Enhanced Disaster Emergency Preparedness” was successfully conducted in Leh today.

The seminar brought together experts, administrators, scientists, and stakeholders to deliberate on hazard assessment, early warning systems, capacity building, and climate resilience strategies tailored to the unique challenges of the Himalayan region....

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Inspects Water Conservation Projects in Ladakh to Tackle Scarcity

Leh, March 26/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today inspected key water conservation and land development projects at Stok village and Chuchot Thongser, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to addressing water scarcity and promoting sustainable development in the region.

The Lieutenant Governor’s visits are part of the plans to construct around 50 reservoirs or water bodies across various villages in Ladakh, along with the restoration of existing water b...

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Zanskar Winter Festival 2026 Inaugurated with Cultural Splendour, Walkathon and Tourism Push

Zanskar, March 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The 5th edition of the Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2026 was inaugurated today by the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Mr. Rakesh Kumar, IAS. Councillor of Karsha Constituency, Mr. Stanzin Jigmath, attended the event as the Guest of Honour.

The dignitaries were received by local artists in a traditional style, accompanied by music (Daman and Surna). They were escorted in a procession from the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) to the...

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CEC Kargil Meets Delegation from Humbree Sankoo, Assures Support for Local Development

Kargil, March 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation of villagers from Humbree Sankoo today called on the Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, to discuss various developmental issues concerning their area.

During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting key local concerns, including the construction of a link road, construction of a school building and construction of a playground for the community, and the provision ...

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Chief Secretary Directs 70% Commercial LPG Quota Reserved for Hotels to Ensure Transparent Distribution in Ladakh

Leh, March 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting today to review and streamline the distribution of commercial LPG under the allocated quota across the region, with a special focus on ensuring transparency, equitable allocation, and uninterrupted supply for essential sectors.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on strengthening the monitoring mechanism for commercial LPG distribution through a centra...

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DC Kargil conducts quarterly inspection of EVM/VVPAT warehouse at Kurbathang

Kargil, March 25, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The District Election Officer (DEO) and Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today conducted the scheduled quarterly physical verification of the EVM/VVPAT warehouse located at Kurbathang, in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.

The warehouse was opened at around 2:00 PM in the presence of designated officers, representatives of political parties, and other concerned officials. The inspection was carried out under s...

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Adequate stock of Petroleum and Natural Gas available in Ladakh, says Chief Secretary

Leh, March 25, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Following a meeting held with the Petroleum Secretary and representatives of Oil Marketing Companies, the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh reassured the public that an assessment of the stock of Petroleum and Natural Gas has been conducted, and more than 60 days of sufficient stock is currently available. He appealed to the public not to pay heed to rumours and misinformation and discouraged panic buying.

Regarding black marketing and di...

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