Leh, May 5/ VOL News Desk/ The Apex Body Leh held an important press conference yesterday, expressing deep regret over the recent activities and statements of its former head and ex-Member of Parliament, Thupstan Chhewang. Leaders stated that his remarks were contrary to the collective interests and agreed position of the Apex Body, causing concern among the public.
Addressing the media, speakers recalled that after Ladakh was granted the status of a Union Territory in 2019, Thupstan Chhe...
Srinagar, May 6/ VOL News Desk/ Farooq Abdullah, President of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, has announced that his party will hand over the chairmanship of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Kargil to the Indian National Congress in accordance with the agreement reached in 2023. The move is being seen as a significant step towards reducing ongoing political tensions in the region.
Speaking to the media, Farooq Abdullah clarified that the leadership of the Council wi...
Leh, May 5, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The first Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Memorial Lecture was held at Nagarjuna Hall, Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh, as part of the 2569th Vesak Buddha Purnima Week celebrations.
The lecture, themed “Peace Beyond Borders,” reflected Ladakh’s rich spiritual heritage and its enduring message of peace and harmony.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and offering of khatag to Lord Shakyamuni Buddha and the revered Ku...
New Delhi, May 4, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, called on the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs of India, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, in New Delhi today and apprised him of various ongoing and proposed infrastructure development initiatives in the municipal areas of Ladakh.
During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor briefed the Union Minister on key projects, including the establishment of decentralised se...
Kargil, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today conducted an inspection of the temporary school building for specially abled students, located at Kurbathang, near the Airport, Kargil.
Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, District Social Welfare Officer, Dr. Sarwar Shehzad, JKAS, Chief Education Officer, Kargil, Sonam Wangchuk, and Executive Engin...
Leh, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a high-level meeting to review compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174 of 2023 concerning the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
The meeting was convened in light of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s recent order dated April 29, 2026, with the next hearing scheduled shortly. The Chief Secretary reviewed the action tak...
Kargil, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) initiative aimed at promoting inclusive and quality higher education, Government Degree College Kargil successfully conducted the concluding ceremony of a seven-day self-defense workshop exclusively for female students.
The workshop was organized under the Gender Inclusion & Equity Initiatives of PM-USHA, with the objective of empowering young women with essential self-defense skills an...
Leh, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary of the Horticulture Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the action plan for the ‘1000 MT Fresh Apricots’ initiative. The initiative aims to export fresh apricots from Ladakh to Dubai during the current season following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Lulu International Group.
Describing the initiative as a significant step for Lada...
Drass, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today visited the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) of Drass to assess the position of healthcare services and facilities. He was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS) and was welcomed by the Block Medical Officer (BMO) of Drass Dr. Sajjad Hussain and other staff.
The Deputy Commissioner inspected various sections of the hospital including the General OPD, Drugs Store, Labour R...
Leh, May 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A solemn Candle Peace March was held at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Choglamsar, on the auspicious occasion of the 2569th Vesak Purnima, commemorating the birth anniversary of the Tathagata Buddha.
On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the evening’s candle peace march was led by Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder President of MIMC, who guided the gathering in a spirit of peace, compassion, and reflection in accordance with the tea...
