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...
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...
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...
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...
Leh, April 21, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, School and Higher Education, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, today inaugurated and handed over a Force Traveller vehicle to support students of Government Primary School Basgorong, Chushot.
The vehicle was formally handed over to the Nambardars of Chushot, Mr. Manzoor Hussain (Chushot Shamma) and Mr. Haider Ali (Chushot Yokma), in the presence of SMC member Mr. Habibullah, at DIET Leh.
The vehicle has been provided by the District Instit...
Kargil, April 21, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, chaired a meeting today to review arrangements for the smooth transportation of Hajj Pilgrims 2026 from Kargil to Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by SSP Kargil, Sh. Nitin Yadav, IPS; Chairman, Hajj Committee Ladakh, Mohd Ali Majaz; ADC Kargil, Sh. Shabbir Hussain, JKAS; and Executive Officer, Hajj Committee Ladakh, Zakir Hussain.
It was decided that the flag-off of Hajj pilgrims will...
Drass, April 20, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A six-day Basic Course in Smartphone Filmmaking commenced today at Government Degree College Drass, scheduled to run from April 20 to April 25, 2026. The course has attracted enthusiastic participation, with 30 registered candidates including college students, local youth, Army personnel, faculty and media professionals.
The programme is being conducted with the support of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and Ladakh Skill Development Miss...
Kargil, April 20, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ ICDS Project Shargole organised a Tehsil-level awareness program on Poshan Pakhwada & Early Child Marriage at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Shargole. The event was held in collaboration with District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Kargil and Govt. HSS Shargole, with the aim of raising wide awareness among children, adolescents, and the general public.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from Dr. Niyaz (Chairperson DCPU Kargil) as resource person,...
Leh, April 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The pre-launch ceremony of the “Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata” was held today at Hotel Grand Dragon, Leh, marking an important step toward the upcoming sacred exposition in Ladakh. The event coincided with the observance of World Heritage Day and brought together members of civil society, officials, and spiritual leaders.
Addressing the gathering, the Worthy Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, highlighted that the teachings and...
Kargil, April 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council–Kargil Subordinate Staff Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB) successfully conducted the examination for graduate-level posts today.
More than 6,100 candidates applied for 83 graduate-level posts, out of which over 5,100 candidates appeared in the examination. The exam was conducted in a single shift from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
The exam was conducted smoothly across 28 centres in the district. To ensure a f...
