Kargil, February 17, 2025 — A major political upheaval has struck Ladakh over the alleged violation of the Hill Council Act, where the National Conference (NC) and the Congress completely boycotted the swearing-in ceremony of the newly nominated Councilor, Advocate Reyaz Ahmad Khan, terming it a serious attack on women’s rights.
The significant announcement was made today by Member of Parliament and NC Ladakh President, Haji Mohammad Hanifa Jan, while speaking to the media after DISHA mee...
Kargil, November 17/ VOL News Desk/ Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Haji Haneefa Jan, chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting for the third quarter today at the Conference Hall Baroo, Kargil. The meeting was convened to review the overall performance and implementation status of various non-statutory Central Sponsored Schemes across the district, with a special focus on streamlining delivery and addressing ground-level issues.
The session saw ...
Kargil, November 15/ VOL News Desk/ The 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the revered tribal freedom fighter and social reformer was commemorated with great respect and enthusiasm today at the Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The event was organized by Tribal Research Institute, University of Ladakh in collaboration with Social and Tribal Welfare Department in to honor his extraordinary contributions to India’s freedom struggle and his relentless efforts to safeguard tribal rights, cul...
On 15 November 2025, Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas was observed at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, with active participation from students of Mahabodhi and Jamyang Schools, along with staff members from DSWO, ICDS, DCPU Leh, and DDAC.
As part of the programme, a pledge-taking ceremony was conducted under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, reaffirming the commitment towards a drug-free society.
The event also included a brief session highlighting the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Ladakh’s eminent...
Kargil, November 16, 2025 – The District Administration, LAHDC Kargil, today successfully conducted its first-ever written entrance examination for admission to the Kargil Boys’ and Girls’ Hostels in Srinagar and Jammu, a landmark initiative that saw the participation of 415 students.
This crucial step officially marks the implementation of the new Hostel Admission Guidelines, which are specifically designed to establish a transparent, fair, and uniform system for hostel access, thereby ...
Kargil, November 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Wildlife Division Kargil, in collaboration with local community representatives, celebrated Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas today at Rangdum. The event aimed to honour the rich tribal heritage of the region while highlighting the importance of conserving its unique natural ecosystems, particularly the high-altitude wetlands.
A key highlight of the programme was an informative session by wildlife staff, who spoke on the critical role wetlands play as the “lun...
Kargil, November 16/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, Administrative Secretary for Tourism & Culture, and Information & Public Relations, conducted an extensive tour of the Drass Subdivision and other key tourist attraction sites to review tourism-related projects.
The Secretary was accompanied by Rakesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner/ CEO, LAHDC Kargil. Other officials included Er. Syed Mehdi, Executive Engineer, KDA; Er. Mansoor Hussain, Executive Engineer, R&B Kargil; and Mohd Al...
LEH, NOVEMBER 13/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Leh organized a pledge-taking ceremony at TCV School, Leh, to raise awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and to promote a drug-free lifestyle among students.
During the event, students, teachers, and staff members took the Drug-Free India Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to stay away from drugs and to motivate others to do the same. The p...
Kargil, November 14/ VOL News Desk/ The first edition of the Fateh Cup Kargil 2025, organized as a tribute to the martyrs of 1948 and 1999, concluded at the Austro Turf Kargil with remarkable enthusiasm and participation. A total of eight football clubs showcased their skill, discipline, and team spirit throughout the tournament.
The final match was contested between Sheen Football Club Saliskot and RLC Baroo, where RLC Baroo clinched an emphatic victory with a 6–1 scoreline, lifting the ...
On 14th November 2025, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Leh observed Children’s Day at Nari Niketan, Leh, to mark the occasion with children and create awareness about their rights. The event was attended by Mr. Manoj Parihar (Principal District & Sessions Judge, Chairman DLSA Leh), Mrs. Phuntsog Angmo, Secretary of DLSA Leh, Maryam Skabzin, Supervisor of Bal Ashram, Thinles Angmo, Supervisor of Nari Niketan, along with staff, students of Bal Asharam and Nari Niketan and paralega...
