Wildlife Protection Division Kargil organises awareness program at Stakpa school 

Kargil, Oct 03/ VOL News Desk/ The Wildlife Protection Division, Kargil, on the second day of the Wildlife Week–2025 celebrations, organized a series of awareness activities at Government Middle School, Stakpa. The programme featured a painting competition, an interactive session, and training in the making of felted toys.

The event witnessed the active participation of around 40 students and their teachers. Along with representatives of the Wildlife Department, Mohd. Kazim, a member of W...

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ICDS Project Shargole Celebrates Poshan Maah, Sewa Parv; Distributes Vidyarambh Certificates

Kargil, Oct 03/ VOL News Desk/ The ICDS Project Shargole celebrated Poshan Maah and Sewa Parv at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Shargole under the supervision of CDPO Shargole. 

The event was attended by Naib Tehsildar Mohd Ali and his team from Tehsil Office Shargole, Medical Officer and ANM from BMO Shargole, Principal Mohammad Naqi and teachers from GHSS Shargole, Rahila Khatoon from LRLM, Supervisors Kacho and Punchok, and Block Coordinator from ICDS Shargole, along with An...

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DC Kargil reviews functioning of KV Trespone & JNV Khumbuthang 

Kargil, Sep 30/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, visited PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Trespone and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Khumbuthang, Kargil, to review the infrastructure and facilities for students.

At Kendriya Vidyalaya Trespone, the DC stressed the need to increase student accommodation and directed the principal to temporarily repurpose the sports room, work experience room, and scout room to man...

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KDA refuses talks with Centre until Wangchuk, others are freed

VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced it will not engage in talks with the Centre until all detained activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released and a judicial probe is launched into the recent police firing in Leh.

Addressing the media on Tuesday, KDA co-chairperson Asgar Ali Karbalai said, “We will not be part of any discussions with the Centre until Sonam Wangchuk is released, arrests are stopped, and a judicial inquiry into the September 24 incident i...

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Secretary Shashanka Ala Reviews Rural Development Schemes in Kargil

Kargil, Sep 29/ VOL News Desk/ Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD & PR), Smt. Shashanka Ala (IAS), on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of the department’s functioning during a meeting held in Kargil.

The review began with a detailed presentation by Director RDD & PR, Sh. Syed Sajjad Qadri (JKAS), highlighting the department’s physical and financial achievements under the State Development Plan (SDP), State Sector schemes, and Centrally Sponsored Schemes...

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Apex Body Leh PC: Serious Allegations Against Government, Judicial Inquiry Demanded

Leh, Sep 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Apex Body of Ladakh, in an emergency press conference, expressed deep concern over the violent incidents of September 24 and strongly criticized the government and local administration. Leaders said that during a peaceful protest, authorities resorted to “indiscriminate use of force,” resulting in the deaths of four young men and injuries to dozens of others.

Representatives of the Apex Body alleged that the Lieutenant Governor and police officials insulted...

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GOC-in-C Northern Command calls on LG Ladakh; discusses current situation in Leh

Leh, Sep 27/ VOL News Desk/ The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, and discussed the prevailing situation in Leh.

The meeting focused on the overall security scenario, emerging challenges in the region, and the need for enhanced coordination between civil administration and the armed forces to maintain peace and stability, emp...

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DC Kargil Chairs Meeting with BRO Officers on Land Acquisition Issues

Kargil, Sep 27/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today chaired a meeting at Conference Hall Baroo to review land acquisition issues pertaining to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Jahangeer Akhone, Commander 762 BRTF, Shailendra Kumar, OC 55 RCC, Major Rakesh Rana, OIC Kargil, Ravindra Shah, Tehsildar Kargil besides other officers and...

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LG Kavinder Gupta Reviews Ladakh Security, Urges Vigilance & Peace

Leh, Sep 25/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the emerging situation across the Union Territory.

In the meeting, Chief Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal, DGP Dr SD Singh Jamwal and senior officers of Army and ITBP were also present.

During the meeting, the Lt Governor emphasized the need for heightened vigilance, seamless inter-agency coordination, and proactive measures to safeguard peace, security,...

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District Administration Leh gives Medical Update on Injured Persons in Leh

Leh, September 25, 2025: The District Administration Leh in a presser updated the public on medical condition of those affected in the unfortunate clash that occurred in Leh on 24 September 2025.

Immediately after the incident, 90 injured persons were admitted to NHM Hospital Leh. Despite all possible efforts by doctors and medical staff, 04 individuals lost their lives. Out of the admitted patients, 07 remain in critical condition, 20 suffered major trauma, and 61 sustained minor injurie...

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