Drass, Aug 28/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today paid heartfelt homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation at the Drass War Memorial. Accompanied by his wife, Smt Bindu Gupta, the Lt Governor offered floral tributes at the memorial and observed a solemn silence in remembrance of the martyrs.
The Lt Governor, along with his wife, turned emotional with moist eyes while witnessing the Soldiers’ Last Letters and Pictures...
Kargil, Aug 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Union Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri Kavinder Gupta for their gracious presence at the Suru Summer Festival.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Akhoon highlighted that Suru Valley is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and the unmatched hospitality of its people. He s...
Drass,Aug 27/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Shri Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani Judge, High Court of J&K and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Kargil) to District Kargil on 26th of August 2025 visited the new court complex at Drass where Hon’ble Justice was received by Ms. Spalzes Angmo, Principal District & Sessions Judge Kargil; Shri Chemit Yurgyal, Secretary (DLSA), Kargil; Shri Sadiq Ali Wazir Munsiff Drass and engineers from the PWD.
On the inspection of the new court complex Hon’ble...
Kargil, August 24, 2025: Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Housing & Urban Development and Information & Public Relations, UT Ladakh, Sanjit Rodrigues, virtually attended from Kargil the press briefing given by Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh during his visit to Kargil. The press briefing was also attended by media persons of Kargil. Subsequently, the Administrative Secretary held an interaction with the media persons of Kargil and discussed various issues like tourism promotion and de...
Zanskar, August 25, 2025: In a significant step towards promoting pilgrimage tourism, peace, compassion, and universal harmony, the Zanskar Development Authority (ZDA) has developed an Eco Park near the Gonpa Association Complex/Forest Bagh, Padum, featuring the installation of a Buddha statue.
The statue was inaugurated today by Hon’ble Executive Councillor for RDD/PRI and Zanskar Development Authority, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, in the presence and blessings of His Eminence Loche...
Kargil, Aug 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon had an inspection of ongoing construction work of the new conference hall building at council secretariat, today.
During the visit, the Assistant Executive Engineer from the R&B Department briefed the CEC that the new conference hall building will consist of two floors, including a conference hall at the first floor and an assembly hall at the second floor. He further i...
Leh, August 23, 2025: The Education Department of Ladakh organized a grand farewell party in honour of the outgoing Director, Mr. Tsering Paldan (JKAS), and warmly welcomed the new Director, Ms. Tashi Dolma (JKAS), at Nangsay Garden Restaurant, Shey. The event was attended by a large gathering of officers, principals, headmasters, lecturers, and staff of the department.
In her address, Ms. Deldan Angmo, CEO Leh, highlighted the remarkable contributions of Mr. Paldan during his tenure. Sh...
Zanskar, August 23, 2025: The newly posted Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Zanskar, Mr. Omkar Rajendara Gundage, IAS, chaired an introductory meeting with the Sub Divisional Officers today at Tourist Dak Bungalow, Padum, Zanskar.
The meeting was attended by all officers of the Sub Division, who extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed SDM.
During his address, Mr. Gundage emphasized the importance of teamwork for the overall development of the region. He urged all officers and ...
Dehradun, August 21, 2025 – In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Ladakh’s young ice speed skaters made history on the first day of the Asian Ice Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025, held at the Himadri Ice Rink in Dehradun.
7-year-old Fahiem Mehdi became the youngest ice speed skater to represent Team India from Ladakh, winning a bronze medal in his category. He was joined by Madiha Mustafa 8 yrs and Mehvish Fatima 11 yrs who each won a bronze medal in their respective ca...
Ladakh, a land of high mountains and deep-rooted traditions, has entered a new chapter since its separation from Jammu and Kashmir and its recognition as a Union Territory in 2019. While the transition has brought promises of direct governance, accelerated development, and stronger regional identity, it has also placed before the administration the challenge of ensuring inclusivity and equal recognition for its diverse communities. The recent meeting between Hon’ble CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tash...
