Leh, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting with tourism stakeholders at the Conference Hall, LAHDC, Leh, to discuss key issues concerning the tourism sector in Ladakh.
During the meeting, stakeholders raised several issues affecting the tourism industry and sought necessary interventions from the administration. The major issues discussed included air connectivity and high airfares, operational concerns r...
VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon has condemned in the strongest and most unequivocal terms the dastardly and cowardly firing incident on the President National Conference (NC) and former Chief Minister Jammu & Kashmir, Janab Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sahab, at a public function also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Janab Surinder Choudhary Ji.
Dr. Akhoon termed the attack on such a senior, respected and veteran democratic lead...
Kargil, 11 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Despite continuous rain and light snowfall in Sankoo Suru of Kargil, the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali (A.S), which coincides with the 21st of Ramadan, was solemnly observed in the Sankoo Sub Division of Kargil in UT Ladakh.
In Sankoo, special prayers were held throughout the night in various villages, where locals gathered to pray for prosperity and communal harmony.
These prayers were conducted in a peaceful and solemn atmosphere, allo...
Leh, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation from Korzok constituency called on the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, at the UT Secretariat, Leh, and apprised him of various developmental concerns and issues faced by the people of the region.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted that Korzok, located in the Changthang region, is among the remotest areas of Ladakh, where livelihoods largely depend on traditional livestock rearing.
While ...
Leh, March 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the progress and implementation of the Vibrant Village Programme in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The meeting focused on assessing the status of development works, planning framework, and future roadmap under the programme.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner/Secretary, Dr L. Franklin; concerned Administrative Secretaries; Deputy Commissioner, Leh; ...
Nubra, March 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A one-day training-cum-demonstration programme on mushroom cultivation practices was successfully organized for the members of Ama Tsokspa at Diskit village.
The programme aimed to build awareness and provide practical knowledge to farmers, particularly women participants, about scientific mushroom cultivation as an additional source of income and nutritional security.
The training programme was conducted by Chimet Lhamo, Agriculture Extension Offi...
Leh, March 10/ VOL News Desk/ A press briefing was held today by the Joint Secretary, Rigzin Spalgon, regarding the progress of the ongoing judicial inquiry related to the incident that occurred on the 24th september, under the chairmanship of Justice Retd BS Chauhan; Chairman Retd Distt & Session Judge, Sh. Mohan singh Parihar; Judicial Secretary and Counsel to Commission, Adv Himanshu Sharma.
The briefing focused on the follow-up actions taken by the Inquiry Commission and the status o...
Leh, March 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting to review the preparations for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the Union Territory of Ladakh was held today at the DC Conference Hall, Leh under the chairmanship of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Ladakh, Rahul Sharma (IAS).
The meeting was attended by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO)/Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Leh, Mukul Beniwal, IAS; Assistant Chief Electoral Officer, Delex Namgyal (JKAS)...
Zanskar, March 9, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Government Model Degree College, Zanskar celebrated International Women’s Day under the supervision of the Principal, Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi. The event brought together faculty members and students to reflect on the role of women in shaping a progressive and inclusive society.
The program began with principal’s introductory address, followed by an insightful address by Ms. Uzma Ahad, Assistant Professor of Hindi, who spoke on the importance of empoweri...
Leh/ VOL News Desk/ The UT Administration of Ladakh organised a farewell ceremony in honour of the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, Kavinder Gupta, who will soon assume charge as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. Shri Kavinder Gupta had assumed the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on July 18, 2026.
The ceremony witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including DGP Ladakh Mukesh Singh, GOC 14 Corps Hitesh Bhalla, Principal District and Sessions Judge Leh Spalzes Angmo, Commi...
