Kargil, November 2/ VOL News Desk/ Member of Parliament (MP) Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa Jan, today undertook an extensive tour of Barsoo Constituency, visiting several villages including the last village, Itchoo becoming the first MP from Ladakh to visit the area where road connectivity is yet to be established.
The MP was accompanied by Councillor Barsoo, SDM Sankoo, and district officers and officials from various departments.
At Bartoo, villagers raised demands for ST line shifting, sch...
Kargil, November 2/ VOL News Desk/ The Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF), in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Ladakh and Territories of Indus (ABHLTI), successfully organized the Second Confluence of Balti Culture in Kargil on Sunday.
This event followed the first edition held in Uttarakhand in 2023, which was highly acclaimed for its success. The theme of this year’s confluence was “Reflecting on the Balti Cultural Heritage: Challenges and New Direct...
Foundation Day of various states & UTs are celebrated at Raj Niwas and Raj Bhawans across India as part of the Government of India’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, which aims to honour the formation of states and UTs, promote cultural diversity, and foster unity among regions. The event was designed to deepen understanding and appreciation of India’s rich tapestry of cultures and traditions, and to reinforce the spirit of togetherness among the country’s diverse regions.
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Kargil, October 30/ Vol News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, attended the culmination ceremony of a three-day teachers’ training program held at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Kargil under the theme “Inspiring India in Research, Innovation and STEM Education.”
The training, organized from October 29 to 30, 2025, was conducted under the Teachers Development Strand – District Level Cascade Workshop in...
Kargil, November 1, 2025: In a significant step towards promoting local produce, entrepreneurship, and value addition in Ladakh, the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off the first consignment of 4.5 metric tons of dried Seabuckthorn from Kargil to Chandigarh.
Present on the occasion were Ali Raza, Chief Horticulture Officer Kargil; Dr. Faizan from the School of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kargil Ladakh; and Zakir Zaidi,...
Kargil, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) celebrations were held with great patriotic fervor at District Police Lines, Kargil, marking the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The event commenced with a ceremonial parade by the Paramilitary Forces, Ladakh Police, and NCC cadets a...
Kargil, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration of Kargil celebrated the Union Territory Foundation Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour today at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The event began with the National Anthem, followed by a warm welcome to the guests.
The event was graced by Executive Councillor, LAHDC-Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, as the Chief Guest, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Ram Ragavan (IPS), as the Guest of Honour. Additional Dep...
Shargole, October 30, 2025: The Hon’ble Member of Parliament for Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, conducted a comprehensive tour of Shargole Constituency along with government officials to assess ongoing developmental activities and interact with local residents. The visit covered Sapi, Fokar, Karamba, Khachay, and Serging villages, where the MP listened to public grievances and assured prompt redressal through coordination with the concerned departments.
During his interaction at Sapi, area coun...
Khaltse, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ A Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) camp was successfully organized by the Block Medical Officer (BMO), Khaltse, Dr. Shamim Ahmad, at Yangthang Village on 30th October 2025.
The camp provided specialized healthcare services to the local community and was led by:
Dr. Stanzin Yangdol, Consultant Physician;
Dr. Stanzin Choeying, Dental Surgeon and alongwith with concerned paramedical staff.
Services Rendered and Patient Statistics:
Physician Consultation: 25 patients,...
Zanskar, October 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Government Model Degree College (GMDC), Zanskar started a lecture series sponsored by PM-USHA under Gender Inclusive Equity Initiative (District Kargil). The 4th lecture in the series was held under the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, GMDC Zanskar.
The program began with the presentation of a traditional khataks by Dr. Jigmet Zazay, (Assistant Professor of Zoology) to the guest and keynote speaker, Miss Lobzang Dolma. It was followed...
