I, like almost everybody, was not knowledgeable about Sonam Wangchuk until and unless I read about the model behind the famous Bollywood film “Three Idiots” – Somam Wangchuk that was characterized by Amir Khan who played the role of Phungsunk Wangdo in the movie that has the central theme as education with innovation. After watching this movie my mind propelled towards knowing about this great innovative and reformative personality who contributed a lot to the humanity in general and to the ...
Archive: September 2025
KDA refuses talks with Centre until Wangchuk, others are freed
VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced it will not engage in talks with the Centre until all detained activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released and a judicial probe is launched into the recent police firing in Leh.
Addressing the media on Tuesday, KDA co-chairperson Asgar Ali Karbalai said, “We will not be part of any discussions with the Centre until Sonam Wangchuk is released, arrests are stopped, and a judicial inquiry into the September 24 incident i...
Secretary Shashanka Ala Reviews Rural Development Schemes in Kargil
Kargil, Sep 29/ VOL News Desk/ Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD & PR), Smt. Shashanka Ala (IAS), on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of the department’s functioning during a meeting held in Kargil.
The review began with a detailed presentation by Director RDD & PR, Sh. Syed Sajjad Qadri (JKAS), highlighting the department’s physical and financial achievements under the State Development Plan (SDP), State Sector schemes, and Centrally Sponsored Schemes...
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...
Brief biography of Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Mohammad Yakoobi (Damazillouh)
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Mohammad Yakoobi, is a senior Iraqi Shia religious authority (Marja) known for his scholarly work, political involvement, and extensive social services. He is considered one of the successors to the movement of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Mohammad Sadeq Al Sadr.
Early Life and Education.
He was born in 1960 in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, into a well known religious family. He began his religious studies in Najaf’s renowned Hawza (seminary) at a young age, studying...
Ladakh’s Demands and the Government’s Ambitions: An Analytical Study
The violent incidents that erupted in Leh district on September 24, 2025, shook not only Ladakh but the entire country. A region long regarded as a symbol of peace and harmony suddenly found itself engulfed in flames and gunfire. Five people lost their lives, dozens were injured, government offices and vehicles were set ablaze, and prominent environmentalist and social activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA). This was not a mere accident; behind it lies a c...
GOC-in-C Northern Command calls on LG Ladakh; discusses current situation in Leh
Leh, Sep 27/ VOL News Desk/ The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, and discussed the prevailing situation in Leh.
The meeting focused on the overall security scenario, emerging challenges in the region, and the need for enhanced coordination between civil administration and the armed forces to maintain peace and stability, emp...
DC Kargil Chairs Meeting with BRO Officers on Land Acquisition Issues
Kargil, Sep 27/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today chaired a meeting at Conference Hall Baroo to review land acquisition issues pertaining to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Jahangeer Akhone, Commander 762 BRTF, Shailendra Kumar, OC 55 RCC, Major Rakesh Rana, OIC Kargil, Ravindra Shah, Tehsildar Kargil besides other officers and...
لداخ کے مطالبات اور حکومت کے عزائم: ایک تجزیاتی مطالعہ
تحریر: سید ہاشم رضوی
لیہہ ضلع میں 24 ستمبر 2025 کو پھوٹنے والے پرتشدد واقعات نے نہ صرف لداخ بلکہ پورے ملک کو جھنجھوڑ کر رکھ دیا۔ ایک ایسا خطہ جو صدیوں سے امن و سکون کی علامت مانا جاتا تھا، اچانک آگ اور گولیوں کی لپیٹ میں آگیا۔ پانچ افراد جاں بحق ہوئے، درجنوں زخمی ہوئے، سرکاری دفاتر اور گاڑیاں نذرِ آتش ہوئیں جبکہ معروف ماہرِ ماحولیات اور سماجی کارکن سونم وانگچک کو نیشنل سکیورٹی ایکٹ (این ایس اے) کے تحت گرفتار کرلیا گیا۔یہ صورتِ حال محض ایک حادثہ نہیں بلکہ اس کے پسِ منظر میں لداخ کے عوامی مطالب...
Sonam Wangchuk Detained; Prohibitory Orders Imposed in Kargil, Curfew Continues in Leh
By S.H. Rizvi | Kargil | September 26: Environmentalist and social activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken into custody today by the Ladakh Police. Following this development, the Kargil district administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code 2023 to maintain law and order.
According to the announcement made this afternoon through loudspeakers, gatherings of five or more people have been banned in Kargil until further notice. The administration has...