DC Kargil Reviews Banking Performance, Emphasizes Credit Growth and Financial Inclusion

Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting at Conference Hall, Baroo, to review the performance of banks and the implementation of various government-sponsored schemes in the district.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed key banking indicators and assessed the progress achieved under priority and non-priority sector lending. He stressed the need...

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CEC Kargil Attends Flag-In Ceremony of National Integration Tour at Helipad Kargil

Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the Flag-In Ceremony of the National Integration Tour organized by the Indian Army under Operation Sadbhavana at Kargil. The tour was conducted from June 1 to June 10, 2026, for students of Army Goodwill School Kargil, including 15 specially-abled students, with the objective of promoting national integration, cultural exchange, and exposure to education...

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GDC Zanskar Hosts Interactive & Career Counselling Programme in collaboration with Sindhu Central University Ladakh

Zanskar, June 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar successfully organized an Interactive and Career Counselling Programme in collaboration with Sindhu Central University, aimed at creating awareness among students regarding higher education opportunities, scholarships, admissions, internships, and career prospects available at the Sindhu central university Ladakh.

The programme was graced by the presence of guests, Prof. Deshyong Namgyal and Dr. Tashi Tundup, f...

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Inter-School On-Spot Painting and Music Competition Held at GHSS Choskore

Kargil, June 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (LAACL), Kargil, in collaboration with Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Choskore, organized an Inter-School Children’s On-Spot Painting and Music Competition at GHSS Choskore to promote artistic talent and cultural awareness among students.

Nominated Councillor Adv. Riyaz Ahmad Khan attended the event as the Chief Guest. The programme was also graced by the Chief Education Officer Kargil, India...

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CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Inspects Key Development Projects in Hundurman

Kargil, June 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Hundurman to inspect the progress of crucial infrastructure projects.

He was accompanied by the Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer PHE, the Assistant Executive Engineer, and other officials, as well as local villagers.

Dr Akhoon inspected the Solar Hundurman Lift Water Supply Project. During the inspe...

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ADDC Kargil Reviews NRLM Activities, Stresses Promotion of Local Wool and Strengthening of Rural Livelihoods

Kargil, June 10/ VOL News Desk/ A review and planning meeting under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was held today under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kargil, Ghulam Mohad JKAS, at his office chamber. 

The meeting was attended by District Programme Managers (DPMs) and Block Programme Managers (BPMs) of NRLM.

The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing NRLM activities and discussed future plans for strengthening livelihood opport...

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Zanskar Administration Holds Key Meeting on Drug Abuse, Flags External Supply Concerns

Zanskar, June 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting on drug abuse awareness was held today at the Conference Hall, Dak Bungalow Padum, under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Zanskar.

The meeting was attended by the Superintendent of Police, Zanskar, President, Zanskar Buddhist Association (ZBA), President, ZBA Youth Wing, President, Moin-ul-Islam, representatives of AMA Choqspa, Muslim Association, and Gonpa Association. On behalf of the administration, Tehsildar Zanskar, SHO Zan...

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Historical Breakthrough Expected Today in Zojila Tunnel, Long-Standing Dream of Ladakh’s People Coming True

KARGIL/ZOJILA, June 9/ VOL News Desk/ A historic “breakthrough” is expected today in the Zojila Tunnel—one of the country’s most important infrastructural and strategic projects that connects Ladakh with the Kashmir Valley and other parts of the country in all weather conditions. This is being termed as an extraordinary and memorable milestone for the people of Ladakh, especially the Kargil district. This approximately 14-kilometer-long tunnel is counted among Asia’s longest bi-directional h...

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Chief Secretary Reviews Development Works in Drass, Emphasizes Infrastructure, Education and Sanitation

Drass, June 08, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra chaired a meeting with district officers at the Conference Hall of the Tourist Dak Bungalow, Drass, to review the progress of developmental projects in the newly formed district.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho; SDM Drass, Vishal Atri; Superintending Engineers of PDD and R&B; and other district officers.

The Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho presented a detailed PowerPoint ...

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PCLS Kargil celebrated Mendoq rGyaspa “Purig pi Zbyardus” with cultural fervor, Launched Script for Purgi Language and First KSK Memorial Literary Award

VOL News Desk/ Purig Cultural and Literary Society Kargil celebrated annual Mendoq rGyaspa “Purig pi Zbyardus” in collaboration with Ladakh Academy of Art Culture and Languages Kargil at Amphitheatre TFC Kargil on June 6th 2026.

The event was organised in two sessions. The first session was held at 4:00 pm and attend by a large number of poets, artists and cultural enthusiasts. Dr. Mohammad Jaffar Akhoon, Honb’le Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor LAHDC-Kargil was the chief guest on the o...

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