Kargil, April 12, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the series of events held across the UT of Ladakh in connection with the ongoing Apricot Blossom Festival, 2026, Tourism Department Kargil curated a range of activities across the picturesque apricot belt of Karkitchoo, Chanigund, Hardass, Handurman, Kharoul, Shilikchey and adjoining villages here today.
Apricot Blossom Festival, 2026 showcasing the celebration of one of nature’s most enchanting season continues to captivate visitors with...
Leh, April 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A two-day Trans-Himalayan Urban Climate Conclave, themed “Advancing Climate-Resilient and Net-Zero Pathways for Himalayan Cities,” commenced in Leh.
The conclave is being organised by the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), UT Ladakh, in collaboration with Municipal Committee Leh, Ladakh Ecological Development Group (LEDeG), German Cooperation, and BORDA South Asia.
The conclave aims to enable Himalayan towns to build climate-resilient, ...
Leh, April 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The IGNOU Learner Support Centre (LSC) 1203, Eliezer Joldan Memorial College, Leh, proudly announces that Dr. Yangchan Dolma, Coordinator of the Centre, has been conferred with the Best Coordinator Award by Indira Gandhi National Open University, Regional Centre Srinagar.
The prestigious recognition has been awarded in appreciation of her exemplary leadership, dedication, and outstanding contributions towards strengthening learner support services and p...
Kargil, April 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today visited District Hospital Kargil to review and inspect the preparations and arrangements ahead of the visit of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri V.K. Saxena.
During the visit, Dr. Akhoon conducted a comprehensive inspection of the hospital premises, particularly in view of the proposed renaming of District Hospital Kargil as Qambar Ali Akhoon Memorial Ho...
Leh, April 9/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today visited the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to review the progress of the upcoming New Terminal Building being constructed at an estimated cost of ₹640 crore.
The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the facilities at the New Terminal Building, including baggage carousels, waiting lounge, public amenities and the parking space.
The Lieutenant Governor was informed that the state-o...
April 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Apricot Blossom Festival was held at Dha-Bema Lasthang and was graced by the State Election Commissioner of UT Ladakh- Shri Sudhanshu Pandey (IAS, Retd.), Secretary to the Commission- Sh. Shiv Kumar Gupta, Private Secretary, Sh. R.M Bhisht, Mr. Tsering Paldan(JKAS) Director Tourism, SDM Khaltsi- Mr. Mohammad Sharif, and Ms. Padma Angmo (JKAS), Assistant Director Tourism.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Assistant Director, Ms. Padma ...
Leh, April 8/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant move aimed at benefitting aspiring youth, particularly those residing in border areas of Ladakh, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has directed age relaxation to candidates for the upcoming recruitment of 34 posts of Sub-Inspectors in Ladakh Police.
With this decision, the aspiring candidates belonging to areas adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) will get the age relaxation of 5+2 years. A...
Nubra, April 7, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Under the Administration at Doorstep initiative, the “Jung sJabs” programme was successfully conducted at Hunderi village in Nubra Subdivision under the chairmanship of Sub Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Shri Jigmet Raftan JKAS.
The programme was organized with the objective of strengthening last mile delivery of government services and enhancing awareness among the public regarding various welfare schemes.
A comprehensive range of services was provid...
Drass, April 08, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A public outreach programme titled “Khidmat-e-Awaam” was successfully organized today at Matayen in Drass Subdivision of Kargil District, witnessing significant participation from local residents as well as officials from various government departments.
The programme was organized by the District Administration with the objective of promoting good governance and ensuring the delivery of government services at the doorstep of the people. The initiative...
Leh, April 8/ VOL News Desk/ In a bid to strengthen Ladakh’s tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today launched the official Ladakh Tourism portal (https://tourism.ladakh.gov.in/) at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat in the presence of venerable rinpoches, monks and senior government officials.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also launched the official portal for the...
