LG Ladakh Champions Self-Reliant Future at ‘Enchanting Ladakh’ Exhibition in New Delhi

New Delhi, February 9/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today visited the 7th edition of ‘Enchanting Ladakh’, an exhibition-cum-sale, being held from February 1 to 15, at Dilli Haat, New Delhi. The event showcases Ladakh’s rich cultural heritage and growing entrepreneurial spirit to a national audience.

It is an annual event organised by the Department of Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh, designed to provide a national platform for Ladakhi art...

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LG Ladakh releases book “Contours of Change: BJP & The New Kashmir Paradigm”

Jammu: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, released a book titled “Contours of Change: BJP & The New Kashmir Paradigm” authored by noted academician Dr. Jeevan Dhar.

On the occasion, Dr. Prem Singh, Senior Associate Professor, Narotam Sharma, Former Corporator, and Opinder Sharma were present.

Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor appreciated the scholarly effort of Dr. Jeevan Dhar and described the book as a significant contri...

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Kargil Sees Massive Protests Against Terror Attack on Islamabad Imam Bargah

VoL News Desk/ February 08, 2026: Large-scale protests were held in Kargil district on Sunday against a terrorist attack on an Imambargah in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, in which dozens of worshippers were killed and injured during Friday prayers.

The attack took place at Imambargah Qaiser-e-Khateeja al-Kubra in the Tarlai area of Islamabad. Condemning the incident, religious and social organisations in Kargil organised separate protest marches, drawing participation from a large number of p...

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District Administration Kargil Organises Training for Revenue Department Officers and Officials

Kargil, February 7/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration Kargil organised a training programme today for Revenue Officers and officials on Introduction to Settlement (Hadayat) and the Bandobast system at the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.

The training focused on the concept, historical background, objectives, and administrative significance of land settlement. 

The sessions were conducted by Barkat Ali Lone Nizami, Retired ACR, Kargil, who elaborated on the evolution of the land...

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State-Level Training Programme on Effective Implementation of Rural Development Schemes Concludes at Leh

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...

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CEC–Kargil Launches First-of-Its-Kind and Historic Employee Transfer Portal

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...

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AN-32 Kargil Courier Service Commences for Winter Season; 82 Passengers Air-lifted on Day One

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...

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Chief Secretary reviews PHE and I&FC department progress in Ladakh

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...

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Chief Secretary chairs review meeting on Social Welfare & Tribal development

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...

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Ladakh Delegation Meets MHA High-Powered Committee; Statehood Demands Remain Unaddressed

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 ...

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