Apex Body Leh Holds Press Conference, Expresses Regret Over Thupstan Chhewang’s Statements, Calls for Unity

Leh, May 5/ VOL News Desk/ The Apex Body Leh held an important press conference yesterday, expressing deep regret over the recent activities and statements of its former head and ex-Member of Parliament, Thupstan Chhewang. Leaders stated that his remarks were contrary to the collective interests and agreed position of the Apex Body, causing concern among the public.

Addressing the media, speakers recalled that after Ladakh was granted the status of a Union Territory in 2019, Thupstan Chhe...

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Kargil Democratic Alliance Calls for Bandh, Protest Rally on March 16

VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Thursday announced a complete shutdown and peaceful protest rally in Kargil district on March 16, accusing the Central government and the Ministry of Home Affairs of delaying discussions on Ladakh’s constitutional demands.
Addressing a press conference in Kargil on March 12, KDA leaders said repeated meetings with the Centre have failed to produce concrete outcomes, which they claim is increasing public frustration in Ladakh.
According to ...

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NDRF conducts Table-Top Exercise on CBRN in Kargil

Kargil, October 29/ VOL News Desk/ In view of the upcoming mock exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN), the 13th Battalion, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a Table Top Exercise (TTE) today at Conference Hall Baroo today. 

The TTE was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner/CEO,DDMA, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho and attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kargil, Jahangeer Akhone; Headquarter Assistant to DC/DDMO-Kargil; District Social Welfare ...

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Secretary Higher Education holds Press Conference on REWA 2.0 Scheme

Leh, October 28, 2025: Secretary, Higher Education, Smt. Bhanu Prabha today held a press conference at her office complex to brief the media about the REWA 2.0 Scheme launched by the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh.

Addressing the media, the Secretary informed that the Department has launched the REWA 2.0 Scheme exclusively for UPSC aspirants of Ladakh. The online application portal for the scheme will remain open from October 17 to October 31, 2025, for submission of applicatio...

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Apex Body Leh PC: Serious Allegations Against Government, Judicial Inquiry Demanded

Leh, Sep 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Apex Body of Ladakh, in an emergency press conference, expressed deep concern over the violent incidents of September 24 and strongly criticized the government and local administration. Leaders said that during a peaceful protest, authorities resorted to “indiscriminate use of force,” resulting in the deaths of four young men and injuries to dozens of others.

Representatives of the Apex Body alleged that the Lieutenant Governor and police officials insulted...

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