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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Chief Secretary reviews Compliance with Supreme Court Directions on National Highway Safety

Leh, June 2, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh,  Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting regarding national highway safety and compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated April 13, 2026, passed in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 9 of 2025.

The meeting was convened to assess the status of implementation of various road safety measures and to review the responsibilities of stakeholder departments and agencies involved in the devel...

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DC Drass visits Segregation Shed of Drass Block under Swachh Gaon Surakshit Jalvayu Campaign

Drass, June 02, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing Swachh Gaon Surakshit Jalvayu Campaign, the Deputy Commissioner of Drass, Imteeaz Kacho today visited the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Centre near Lamochan Bridge to take stock of the functioning of the facility and assess the progress of waste management initiatives being undertaken in Drass District. He was accompanied by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Vishal Atri.

During the visit, the Block Development Officer, Drass, Dr. Moh...

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