Leh, April 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Power Development Department and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Rudra Goud P.T. inaugurated the first commercial rooftop solar installation at Hotel Barath, Leh, marking a significant milestone in Ladakh’s journey towards clean energy adoption and sustainable development.
Commending the management of Hotel Barath on this pioneering initiative, the Administrative Secretary described the installation as an important step not only a...
Leh, April 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the Ladakh Electric Vehicle and Allied Infrastructure Policy, 2022, with particular focus on the establishment of Electric Vehicle Public Charging Stations (EV-PCS) under the PM E-Drive initiative.
During the meeting, the concerned departments made a detailed presentation on various aspects of the EV policy, including its targets, key defin...
Leh, April 6/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today visited the University campus at Taru, where he reviewed academic, research and infrastructure facilities and interacted with faculty and students.
The Lieutenant Governor was accorded a warm welcome by Vice-Chancellor Prof Saket Kushwaha, Administrative Secretary Higher Education Smt Bhanu Prabha, and faculty members.
During his visit, Shri Saxena planted a sapling under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Na...
The Educators Association of Kargil held a press conference to highlight concerns over the recently introduced teacher transfer policy, pointing out several gaps and demanding revisions.
The Educator Association acknowledged the efforts of the Deputy Commissioner and the Hill Council for formulating a transfer policy for the first time in Kargil’s history. However, representatives alleged that key stakeholders—particularly the association itself—were not consulted during the drafting process....
VOL News Desk/ A large protest rally was held in Kargil to commemorate the children reportedly killed in airstrikes in Minab, drawing participation from thousands of school students.
The rally was organised by the Mutahhary Educational Society in memory of around 180 children killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28.
According to organisers, the procession began at Kargil Taxi Stand and included students from nearly 15 schools affiliated with the Mutahhary Society. Participants carried p...
VOL News Desk/ Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk visited Kargil on Sunday, where he received a warm welcome from the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). A large public gathering was held at Gandhi Park in Baroo, drawing significant participation from local residents.
Addressing the gathering, Wangchuk expressed gratitude to the people of Kargil, noting that they raised their voices when conditions in Leh were not favourable. He also acknowledged the support extended to him during his detent...
Leh (Ladakh) April 03, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ At a press orientation meet today, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, IAS, outlined the roadmap for Census 2027, describing it as a transformative exercise that will redefine data-driven governance in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Highlighting a major milestone, CPCO & DCO UTs of J&K and Ladakh, Amit Sharma disclosed that Census 2027 will be the first Census exerc...
Kargil, April 02, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Furthering the mission to equip students with critical and high demand Industry 4.0 skills, fifty-two (52) students of Kargil campus University of Ladakh took part in the 90-hours National Skills Qualifications Framework recognized course “Foundations of Information Security” conducted by the NIELIT Kargil.
The students were felicitated with NIELIT backpacks and pen drives at the august hands of the officiating Incharge Administration Kargil Campus,...
Leh, April 03, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, chaired an introductory briefing meeting with members of the UT-level Coordination Committee and the seven Sub-Committees constituted for organising the Holy Exposition of the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha in Ladakh, scheduled to be held from May 1 to May 15, 2026.
During the meeting, Shri Jigmet Takpa, Nodal Officer for the Holy Exposition, delivered a detailed presentation outlin...
Leh, April 02, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary and Pro-Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra today visited the Taruthang Campus of the University of Ladakh, accompanied by Secretary, Higher Education, Ms Bhanu Prabha. The dignitaries were warmly received by Prof. Saket Kushwaha, Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh.
During the visit, Shri Kundra inspected various academic and research facilities of the campus and reviewed ongoing activities across departments and ...
