Ladakhi Students in Chandigarh Honor Martyrs with Candlelight Vigil


Chandigarh, Sep 25/ VOL News Desk/ In a solemn display of unity and grief, students from Ladakh studying in Chandigarh gathered at Panjab University’s Student Centre to mourn the loss of four lives in a tragic incident in Leh Ladakh. The candlelight vigil, held yesterday evening, brought together dozens of students who sought to honor the memory of the deceased. The atmosphere was somber as participants observed a moment of silence, a quiet testament to the profound sense of loss felt across...

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Bodies of Four Killed in Leh Protest Handed Over to Families; Last Rites to Be Performed in Leh

Leh, September 25: The bodies of four individuals who were killed during police firing amid protests in Leh on Wednesday were handed over to their families today at Sonam Norboo Memorial Hospital. Apex Body Chairman and former Member of Parliament Thupstan Chhewang, along with Co-Chairman Chhering Dorjay Lakrook, were present on the occasion.

According to sources, the bereaved families have requested that the last rites of the deceased be performed in Leh instead of their native villages....

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LG Kavinder strongly condemns violence in Leh; Appeals for Peace & Unity 

Leh, Sep 24/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, has strongly condemned the unfortunate incident in Leh town that led to the loss of lives and injuries to several civilians and security personnel. 

In a handout issued here today, the Hon’ble  Lt Governor expressed deep grief over the tragic deaths and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Taking serious note of the s...

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Ladakh in Turmoil: Hunger Strike Ends Amid Clashes, Section 163 Imposed, Three Dead

Leh, September 25, 2025: The ongoing agitation in Ladakh, which entered its 15th day today, took a tragic turn as three protesters lost their lives during clashes at indus NDS Ground site in Leh. Thousands had gathered to support climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards and statehood for the region. The situation escalated as violence erupted between demonstrators and security personnel.

Reports confirm that a BJP office an...

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Bollywood Actor Amit Sadh Interacts with Team Stringmo

Kargil, September 22, 2025: Bollywood actor Amit Sadh interacted with the members of Team Stringmo, an emerging collective dedicated to fostering empowerment, education, and creativity among young women. The interaction was also attended by Mr. Raza Ali Abidi, Assistant Director, Information Department.

In his address, Shri Amit Sadh commended the laudable efforts of Team Stringmo in creating opportunities for young girls and acknowledged their contribution towards nurturing talent and in...

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Free Cancer Screening Camp Inaugurated in Kargil

Kargil, Sep 22/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated a free cancer screening camp organised by Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation in collaboration with Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Noida.

The inaugural event was attended by Member Parliament Ladakh Mohd Hanifa Jan, President Jamiat Ul Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil Sheikh Nazir Mehdi, President Al Reza Dr. Mohammad Abbas, and expert delegates from Yathart...

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LAHDC Kargil & Golden Mile Learning reinforced Teacher Training Program

Kargil, Sep 23/ VOL News Desk/ A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil and Golden Mile Learning NGO for the Reinforced Teacher Training (RTT) Program at an event held in Kargil yesterday.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon; Executive Councillor Education, Zakir Hussain; Member Parliament Ladakh, Mohd Hanifa Jan; Secretary Higher Edu...

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One- Day Workshop & Capacity Building Programme Held in Kargil

Kargil, Sep 22/ VOL News Desk/ The Ladakh Power Development Department (SDA), UT Ladakh, organized a one-day Workshop & Capacity Building Programme under BEE Scheme, on #Energy Efficiency #Energy Conservation at The Highland Mountain Resort & Spa, Baroo Tsoq.

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, established in 2002, aims to reduce energy intensity in the Indian economy through a series of innovative initiatives. The Karg...

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Ladakh Zanskar Festival: DC Kargil Reviews Arrangements at Sani Lake Venue

Zanskar, Sep 18/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), chaired a review meeting on Thursday to oversee preparations for the 10th edition of the Ladakh Zanskar Festival, scheduled to take place at Sani Lake in Zanskar.

The meeting was attended by Additional SP Kargil, Nitin Yadav, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Zanskar) Omkar Rajendra Gundage (IAS), Tehsildar Zanskar Mohd Hassan, the Station House Officer, and other sub-divisional level officers.

Duri...

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ADC Imteeaz Kacho launches Swachata Hi Seva, a Swach Bharat Mission initiative in Kargil

Kargil, Sep 17/ VOL News Desk/ Additional Deputy Commissioner/ Administrator Municipal Committee, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho launched Swachata Hi Seva 2025, a Swach Bharat Mission initiative today in Kargil at a ceremony held at dumping Yard Kurbathang.

The event commenced with the pledge ceremony led by the Administrator MC, urging individuals to remain committed to keeping their surroundings clean, not to litter, and to encourage others to adopt hygienic practices.

Addressing the green wo...

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