District Administration Kargil Operationalizes One Stop Centre to Strengthen Public Service Delivery & Entrepreneurship Support

Kargil, April 29, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ District Administration Kargil today operationalized the One Stop Centre, Kargil, marking an important step towards strengthening institutional support, entrepreneurship promotion, and public service delivery in the district.

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a meeting regarding the functioning of the One Stop Centre.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for active participation and close coordi...

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Nitish Rajora, IAS Assumes Charge as Deputy Commissioner, Changthang; Abbas Jaffari, JKPS Joins as Superintendent of Police

Nyoma, April 29, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Nitish Rajora, IAS, today assumed charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Changthang, while Shri Abbas Jaffari, JKPS, joined as the Superintendent of Police, Changthang.

On their arrival, both officers were accorded a warm reception by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Nyoma, Shri Kacho Asgar Ali, along with Heads of various Departments, local representatives, and officials. The officers were received at Nyoma village, where SDM Nyoma , HOD of various ...

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DCC Kargil Opposes Proposed Power Sector Joint Venture with REC

Kargil, April 26/ VOL News Desk/ The District Congress Committee (DCC) Kargil has strongly opposed the Union Territory Administration’s proposal to form a Joint Venture between the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), in which REC would hold a 51% majority stake in Ladakh’s power sector.

In a press release issued on Sunday, DCC Kargil described the proposed move as anti-people and against the long-term interests of the region. The committee s...

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National Panchayati Raj Day Observed Across Kargil District

Kargil, April 24, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ National Panchayati Raj Day was observed across various Panchayats of Kargil district with enthusiasm and active public participation, reaffirming the commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy.

The day was marked by the organisation of programmes at various blocks, including TSG, Apati-Sodh, Lotsum, Barsoo, Shargole and Kargil, as well as in Bhimbat, Chowkiyal, Shakar, Rambirpura, Pandrass, Mushkoo, Holiyal, Taisuru and Pashkum Panchayats.

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Chief Secretary chairs meeting on Priority Area–23: Auto Appeal System under Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011

Leh, April 23, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review progress on Priority Area–23, focusing on the establishment of an Auto Appeal System under the Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011. The initiative aims to strengthen service delivery mechanisms by ensuring timely, transparent, and accountable governance.

The proposed auto-appeal system is designed to automatically trigger a review in cases of delay or denia...

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DC Kargil Reviews Implementation of Digital Learning Initiatives at Balvatika Level

Kargil, April 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar was held today to discuss the implementation of digital learning initiatives at the foundational (Balvatika) level across the district.

During the meeting, it was informed that under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, approximately 395 Smart TVs have been provided to schools. Emphasis was laid on the effective utilization of these resources for early childhood educat...

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Chief Secretary Chairs meeting to Address Issues of Transport Associations in Leh

Leh, April 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to deliberate on issues raised by various transport associations of Leh, with a focus on ensuring smooth operations, maintaining law and order, and safeguarding the interests of the tourism sector.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Mazda Union, Biker Union, Tempo Union 207, Taxi Operators Union, and Transport Federation Cooperative, who highlighted c...

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Weekly Khidmat-e-Awaam Outreach Camp Held at Tungri, Zanskar

Zanskar, April 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Under the directions of the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, and supervision of the SDM Zanskar, a weekly Khidmat-e-Awaam outreach camp was held at Tungri Panchayat.

The camp aimed to deliver government services at the doorstep and witnessed active participation from various departments. The Revenue Department issued ST certificates, LRCs, and carried out ration card verifications, while the Health Department conducted screenings and generated...

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Ladakh to Receive 33 Electric Buses Under PM-eBus Sewa Scheme for Sustainable Public Transport

Leh, April 21/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant boost to public transport and sustainable mobility in the Union Territory of Ladakh, 33 electric buses have been sanctioned by the Government of India under the PM-eBus Sewa scheme.

The fleet will comprise 7-metre electric buses, specifically suited to Ladakh’s difficult terrain and road conditions. The initiative is expected to play a key role in transforming public transport in Ladakh by promoting clean energy, reducing pollution, and enhan...

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Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Meets Nitin Gadkari, Secures Priority for Key Road Infrastructure Projects

Leh, April 21/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today called on the Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Shri Nitin Gadkari, in New Delhi to discuss key infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening road connectivity and boosting overall development in the Ladakh region.

During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor apprised the Union Minister of several critical projects that require intervention an...

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