EC Punchok Tashi pays surprise visit to hostel, reviews CBSE exam preparations

Kargil, March 05, 2025: Executive Councilor for RDD, Forest, and Information, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, on Tuesday, paid a surprise visit to a hostel where students of Higher Secondary and High Schools from Zanskar Sub Division are attending remedial classes for the ongoing CBSE Class 10th and 12th examinations.

EC Tashi interacted with the students during the visit and inquired about their exam preparations. The students appreciated the administration and LAHDC Kargil for running ...

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Ayatollah Sheikh Hasnain Shabani Al-Najfi Passes Away

VOL News Desk: Renowned jurist Ayatollah Sheikh Hasnain Shabani Al-Najfi from Kargil passed away today in the holy city of Qom, Islamic Republic of Iran, reuniting with his Creator.

He hailed from the village of Brolmo in the Kharmang district, located at the confluence of Kargil and Baltistan. His father, Sheikh Ali Brolmo, was a distinguished religious scholar of his time, widely recognized for his religious services. His shrine, located near the Kargil border, is a popular pilgrimage s...

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VC University of Ladakh calls on CEC Kargil

Kargil, March 01, 2025: The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha today paid a courtesy visit to Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, at the Council Secretariat in Kargil.

The CEC congratulated the Vice Chancellor and expressed his appreciation, stating that the region is fortunate to have a leader like him guiding the university.

Dr. Akhoon appreciated and congratulated the Vice Chancellor for establishing his office at the Kargil Camp...

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Science lecturers & NYC members call on Lt Governor Mishra

Leh, March 1, 2025: A delegation comprising Science lecturers of School Education Department led by Nawaz Ali called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the LG Secretariat. Principal Secretary, Sanjiv Khirwar, IAS and Commissioner/Secretary to the HLG, Dr L Franklin were present in the meeting.

The delegates informed the HLG that they belong to Kargil district and have been rendering their services in schools in Leh as Science lecturers for th...

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CEC Tashi Gyalson Chairs Meeting on Leh-Manali Bypass Alignment

Leh, March 01: The Chairman/CEC,LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson, chaired a meeting to finalize the alignment of the Leh-Manali bypass from Spituk to Upshi.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor (Agriculture) Stanzin Chosphel; Councillor, Phyang, Tundup Nurbo; Councillor, Igoo, Sonam Thardos; Councillor, Chuchot, Mirza Hussain; ACR, Leh Shabir Hussain, Col. K.S. Lavana, Commander of 753 BRTF; Tehsildar Leh, Dorjey Gailson; SDM Incharge Kharu, Stanzin Namgail; Officiating Chief Engineer...

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Councillor Nyoma-led delegation, unemployed physical education youth call on LG Ladakh

Leh, February 28, 2025: A delegation from Nyoma led by Councillor, Nyoma constituency, Ishey Spalzang, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Principal Secretary, Sanjiv Khirwar, IAS; Commissioner/Secretary to the HLG, Dr L Franklin, IAS; PCCF, Brij Mohan Sharma, IFoS; Chief of Staff, GOC 14 Corps, Maj Gen DK Singh; Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, IAS; Director, Health Services, Dr Thinles a...

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Daily-rated labourers’ president & Ward, Watch of Forest Dept call on LG BD Mishra

Leh, February 28, 2025: Two separate delegations comprising casual/daily rated labourers engaged post-2015 and Watch and Ward called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Principal Secretary, Sanjiv Khirwar, IAS; Commissioner/Secretary to the HLG, Dr L Franklin, IAS; PCCF Ladakh, Brij Mohan Sharma, IFoS; Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, IAS and Director, Finance, Dr Safdar Ali, IRS, were present in...

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Wildlife Institute of India Conducts River Conservation Awareness Campaigns in Kargil and Srinagar

Kargil, February 27, 2025: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), under the flagship scheme of the National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD), organized a public awareness campaign for rivers today at Andoo, Kargil, on the banks of the Suru River, a tributary of the Indus River.

The event in Kargil was conducted by WII’s Indus Team, with Mohd Kazim and Sayeeda Banoo serving as resource persons. School and college students from the nearby Bagh-e-Khomeini village participated in the cam...

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کرگل میں شدید برف باری کے بعد “ریڈ” الرٹ، برفانی تودے اور چٹان کھسکنے کا خطرہ

کرگل، 27 فروری: کرگل ضلع میں گزشتہ تین روز سے مسلسل برف باری کے باعث برفانی تودے اور چٹان کھسکنے کا شدید خطرہ پیدا ہوگیا ہے۔ اس سلسلے میں ڈیفنس جیونفارمیٹکس ریسرچ اسٹیبلشمنٹ (DGRE) نے 27 فروری 2025 کو جاری کردہ بلیٹن میں 3200 میٹر سے زیادہ بلند علاقوں کے لیے “ریڈ” الرٹ جاری کر دیا ہے۔

خطرناک صورتحال، محتاط رہنے کی ہدایت

ماہرین کے مطابق، شدید برف باری کے باعث مخصوص مقامات، خاص طور پر کھڑی ڈھلوانوں پر برفانی تودے گرنے کے امکانات بہت زیادہ ہیں۔ ایسے حالات میں معمولی محرکات بھی برفانی تودے...

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کرگل اور گرد و نواح میں شدید برف باری، متعدد علاقوں میں 20 انچ تک برف جمع

کرگل، 27 فروری: کرگل ضلع کے مختلف علاقوں میں گزشتہ تین روز سے وقفے وقفے سے برف باری کا سلسلہ جاری ہے، جبکہ آج سہ پہر سے برف باری میں مزید شدت آگئی ہے۔ ہمارے نمائندے کے مطابق، ضلع کے جنوبی علاقوں، خاص طور پر سورو ویلی میں 15 سے 20 انچ تک برف جمع ہو چکی ہے، جبکہ بعض مقامات پر اس سے بھی زیادہ برف پڑنے کی اطلاعات ہیں۔

کرگل شہر اور اس کے نواحی علاقوں میں بھی دن بھر ہلکی برف باری ہوتی رہی، تاہم درجہ حرارت میں معمولی اضافے کی وجہ سے برف پگھلنے کا عمل جاری ہے۔ علاقہ صوت، جہاں ہر سال خشک سالی کا س...

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