CEC Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon Inaugurates Multiple Crore Development Projects in Kargil

Kargil, October 11/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated multiple developmental projects worth several crores in Kargil.

The CEC was accompanied by Executive Councilor Aga Syed Mujtaba, Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, SSP Kargil Shree Raam R., Executive Engineer R&B Mohammad Sadiq, and other concerned officers.

Dr. Akhoon inaugurated the newly constructed VIP Guest House at the Council Sec...

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DC Kargil Reviews JJM, PMGSY & Education Works in Kargil

Kargil, October 11/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today conducted an extensive tour of Barsoo Nallah to assess the status of various ongoing and proposed developmental works in the area.

He was accompanied by Executive Councillor for Education Zakir Hussain, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, Executive Engineer SVD, Chief Education Officer Kargil, and other concerned district officers.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner ...

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Launch of Three Major Agricultural Missions by Hon’ble Prime Minister

Kargil, October 11/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India today launched three landmark agricultural missions — PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, National Dalhan Mission, and the National Mission on Natural Farming — during a grand event held at Bharatratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi.

The event was witnessed live in Kargil by a gathering of progressive farmers, Self Help Group (SHG) members, and agriculture department staff at the Farmers’ Training H...

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Today’s Programme at KVK Kargil: Promoting Pulses and Natural Farming Kargil

October 11/ VOL News Desk/The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kargil, successfully organized a comprehensive agricultural programme today, with the Honorable Manzoor Hussain, Councilor for Sodh Constituency, serving as the Chief Guest. The event commenced at 10:15 AM and was attended by more than 200 farmers and farmwomen.The programme initiated with a warm welcome note delivered by Dr. Nassreen F. Kacho, who also delivered an informative lecture emphasizing the importance of pulses in sustainab...

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Refresher Training on Wheat Flour Fortification in Leh

Leh, Oct 10/ VOL News Desk/ A refresher training on wheat flour fortification was conducted by KHPT-GAIN on October 9, 2025 at Rajat Flour Mill, Phyang (Leh District), with the support of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Ladakh.

The training was conducted for Rajat Flour Mill and Kangri Flour Mill, and was graced by the presence of Mr. Tamchos Gurmeet, Assistant Commissioner, and Mr. Abdul Majeed, Food Safety Officer (FSO), Ms. Diskit, from Food Analyst ...

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DC Kargil Conducts Surprise Visits to High Schools & Sub-District Hospital in Drass

Kargil, October 10, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today conducted surprise inspections of various Government institutions in Drass, including High School Pandrass, High School Muradbagh, Higher Secondary School Drass and the Sub-District Hospital of Drass in order to assess their functioning and to ensure accountability. He was accompanied by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of  Drass, Vishal Atri, JKAS.

At High School Pandrass, the Deputy Commissioner found that...

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NIT Srinagar Celebrates Women Achievers at SANGAM 2025

Srinagar, Oct 10/ VOL News Desk/ The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, under the aegis of the Office of Dean Alumni and International Affairs, organised a special Women’s Session on Friday as part of its two-day Global Alumni Meet – SANGAM 2025. 

The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of the institute’s distinguished women alumni and underscored their pivotal role in transforming professional, academic, and social landscapes.

Themed “Women in Power: Beyond Bala...

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Central Administrative Tribunal, Srinagar Bench Commences 5th Circuit Sitting in Kargil

Kargil, October 08/ VOL News Desk/ The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Srinagar Bench, commenced its 5th circuit sitting in Kargil today at the Tourist Facilitation Centre, Biamathang.

The Bench is being presided over by Hon’ble Judicial Member Mr. M.S. Latif and Hon’ble Administrative Member Mr. Prashant Kumar. The initiative aims to provide convenient access to justice for government employees and pensioners of the Union Territory of Ladakh by addressing service related grievance...

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Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 Launched in Kargil

Kargil, October 09/ VOL News Desk/ District Health Society, Kargil today launched the “Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0” at the Tourist Facilitation Centre (TFC) Biamathang with the aim to create awareness among the youth about the harmful effects of tobacco and to build a tobacco-free society.

The event began with the Tobacco Free Youth Pledge. A yoga session was also conducted to promote physical and mental well-being among participants.

The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner K...

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CEC Kargil, Heritage Site of Akhoon Sharif at Stangkung, Reviews R&B Works in Suru Valley

Sankoo, October 09/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Stangkung village, where he inspected the preservation and development work at the Tomb of Akhoon Mohd Sharif — an important historical and religious heritage site.

During the visit, local residents expressed concerns regarding the quality of the ongoing work and requested proper implementation of the project being executed under the Kargil Development Auth...

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