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...
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...
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...
Kargil, March 25, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Education Department, Kargil, under the guidance of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and the District Administration Kargil, has issued transfer orders for teachers in a major reshuffle within the department. On the occasion, the LAHDC Kargil officially finalized and published the historic Teacher Transfer policy in, awaited since years for teachers, masters, and lecturers, following an extensive and thorough exercise.
The trans...
Khaltse, March 24, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The “Jung sJabs” programme under the Administration at Doorstep campaign was successfully conducted at Nay village of Naibat Basgo under the chairmanship of Naib Tehsildar Basgo, Mohd Rahullah, in the presence of officers/officials from various line departments.
The initiative aims to strengthen public outreach, ensure effective delivery of welfare schemes, and bring the administration closer to the people.
Addressing the gathering, Naib Tehsildar Ba...
Leh, March 24/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today visited Sindhu Ghat, the venue for the upcoming First Sindhu Mahakumbh, and reviewed the ongoing preparations at the site.
During the inspection, the Lieutenant Governor stressed the importance of providing a world-class experience to tourists and pilgrims expected to visit Ladakh for the Sindhu Mahakumbh. He suggested aesthetic improvements, including placing large decorative pots with local flowers along the...
Leh, March 24/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today visited the Hall of Fame and laid a wreath at the war memorial, paying homage to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
The Lieutenant Governor was received by General Officer Commanding (GOC) 14 Corps Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla. On the occasion, Shri Saxena saluted the supreme sacrifice of the bravehearts who guarded the nation’s borders under extremely harsh and hostile conditio...
Zanskar, March 24, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Executive Councilor RDD, Forest, Information and Zanskar Development Authority LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi visited various school in Zanskar today where enrollment has been increased with the initiative of ZEPO Zanskar, parents and VEC members.
EC Zanskar along with ZEO Tsewang Dorjay visited Govt. Primary School Khisharak and interacted with parents, VEC memy, staff and students to know firsthand information about the school.
The VE...
Kargil, March 23, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a bid to curb the illegal use of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders for commercial purposes, the district administration of Kargil conducted a surprise market inspection drive on the directions of the Additional District Magistrate, Kargil.
The inspection drive was carried out by a joint enforcement team led by the Naib Tehsildar, Kargil, Mr. Fida Mohd Hassanain Mir. The team comprised Mr. Mehboob Khan, Thana Incharge Kargil; Mr. Moh...
Leh, March 21, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ On the second day of his tour to Nyoma Sub-Division, the Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, accompanied by Administrative Secretary, School Education, Bhanu Prabha, commenced his visit from Tsaga village, where he interacted with nomad families and Pashmina growers.
During the visit, he witnessed a demonstration of Pashmina combing and listened to the issues and concerns raised by the public, which included the development of agricultura...
