Leh, February 07/ VOL News Desk/ The three-day State-Level Training Programme on Effective Implementation of Rural Development Schemes under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) successfully concluded today at Leh.
The programme was conducted from 05th to 07th February, 2026 with the objective of strengthening technical and implementation capacities at the grassroots level.
The training programme was organized under the guidance of Syed Sajjad Qadri (JKAS), Director/SMD, R...
Kargil, February 05/ VOL News Desk/ Marking a major milestone and a historic moment, Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon today virtually launched the historic Employee Transfer Portal of LAHDC-Kargil. On the occasion, Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Mohd. Hanifa Jan, Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain, Executive Councillor Er. Phunchok Tashi and Administrative Secretary, School Education, Bhanu Prabha joined the event virtually.
On the other hand, Executive Councillor Kach...
Kargil, February 07/ VOL News Desk/ The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service commenced today for the winter season, ensuring continued air connectivity for the people of Kargil during the harsh winter months.
On the occasion, the Indian Air Force crew was warmly welcomed at Kargil by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, along with Deputy Commissioner, Kargil Rakesh Kumar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, and Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil Shaf...
Leh, 05 February/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary UT-Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance and progress of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) Departments.
During the meeting, Administrative Secretary, PHE, Rahul Sharma, presented a detailed overview of the objectives, as well as the physical and financial progress achieved under the State Development Programme (SDP). The presentation hig...
Leh, 06 February/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Social & Tribal Welfare Department to assess organisational structure, manpower position, and the implementation status of various welfare schemes and missions.
During the meeting, Administrative Secretary, Social Welfare & Tribal Affairs Department, Shashanka Ala, presented a detailed overview of the organisational structure and re...
VOL News Desk/ In New Delhi, members of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Apex Body Leh held a significant meeting on Wednesday with the Ministry of Home Affairs’ High-Powered Committee, chaired by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai. This session, lasting approximately three hours, occurred over three months after the previous formal meeting on October 22, 2025, and focused on key political, constitutional, and public issues concerning Ladakh.
Ministry officials proposed ...
Kargil, February 05/ VOL News Desk/ Government Degree College (GDC) Drass organised a 10-day Educational and Cultural Tour to South India under the Gender Inclusive Equity Initiative of PM-USHA, with the objective of promoting experiential learning, cultural awareness, and women empowerment. The tour was comprised of 30 girl students and accompanied by two faculty members.
The tour commenced on 27th January, 2026 with the departure of the student contingent from Drass. On 28th January 202...
Menamarg Police team, under the supervision of Sub-Inspector Fayad Ahmad, along with officials of the GREF, carried out a late-night rescue operation at Zojila Pass.
Several vehicles travelling from the Sonamarg side were stranded at Zojila due to heavy snow accumulation caused by strong winds. On receiving information, the police and GREF teams acted quickly and reached the spot despite difficult weather conditions.
The joint team safely rescued all the stranded vehicles and escorted ...
Leh, February 4/ VOL News Desk/ A 20-member group from Durbuk–Lalok, comprising residents above 50 years of age (11 women and 9 men), met the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat after completing the National Excursion Tour organised by the Indian Army.
The tour aimed to provide first-hand exposure to India’s cultural heritage, national institutions and development initiatives, while strengthening national integration.
During the interaction...
Leh, Feb 04/ VOL News Desk/ Shatrujit Kapur, Director General, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), accompanied by Akhoon Saberwal, Inspector General, ITBP, today paid a courtesy visit to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh in Leh.
During the meeting, the Director General briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the operational preparedness, deployment, and welfare measures concerning ITBP personnel stationed in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Issues related to border management, security challenges...
