Leh, July 29, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today inspected the ongoing construction of the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) at Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport, Leh, and reviewed the progress of works being executed to strengthen aviation infrastructure in the Union Territory.
While inspecting the project, the Chief Secretary was briefed by officials of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on the status of the project, constru...
Leh, July 7, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Reinforcing its commitment to advancing digital governance and strengthening the implementation of the Digital India mission in the Union Territory, the Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), on Tuesday organised a two-day Digital India State Awareness Workshop at Hotel Diskitsal, Leh.
The workshop aims to enhance awareness and build the capacity of government officials and stakeholde...
LEH, JUNE 27/ VOL News Desk/ The District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Leh, under the Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, organised the concluding programme of Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, today in observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
The programme marked the culmination of a week-long awareness campaign conducted under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, aimed at creatin...
Leh, May 22/ VOL News Desk/ The third day of the week-long Ladakh Astro Week 2026 was held at the Tourism Department Compound, Leh, with enthusiastic participation from students, local residents, tourists, and astronomy enthusiasts.
The programme featured talks by Dorje Angchuk, Engineer-in-Charge at the Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle, and Niruj Mohan Ramanujam of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
Dorje Angchuk delivered a session on Astrophotography in Ladakh, highlighting...
VOL News Desk/ The eleventh evening of the cultural celebrations being held in connection with the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha brought vibrant colours, traditional performances and a festive atmosphere to Leh Main Market, drawing large numbers of residents, devotees and visitors from across the region.
Organised by the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the North Zone Cultural Cent...
Leh, May 13, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The ongoing Yoga and Meditation Session at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh, entered its twelfth day today, with the session being conducted by renowned yoga expert Rohit Rawat from the Yoga Institute, Mumbai.
The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from attendees, who actively engaged in various yoga practices aimed at enhancing physical fitness, mental peace, and overall well-being.
Similarly, a meditation session wa...
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 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...
28th March, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, inaugurated the newly constructed District Court Complex at Melong Thang, Leh, in the presence of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena and Hon’ble Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
The ceremony was also graced by the presence Hon’ble Justice Sindhu Sharma, Administrative Judge for District Leh, along with ...
Leh, March 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The ASMITA League 2026 concluded successfully today at the NDS Ice Hockey Stadium, Leh, with an enthusiastic closing ceremony. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Smt. Sangita Saxena, First Lady, UT Ladakh.
The programme began with the National Song and National Anthem, marking the celebration of 150 years of “Vande Mataram.”
Administrative Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Shri Moses Kunzang, welcomed the Chief Guest by presenting traditional...
