Drass, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today visited the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) of Drass to assess the position of healthcare services and facilities. He was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS) and was welcomed by the Block Medical Officer (BMO) of Drass Dr. Sajjad Hussain and other staff.
The Deputy Commissioner inspected various sections of the hospital including the General OPD, Drugs Store, Labour R...
Leh, May 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A solemn Candle Peace March was held at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Choglamsar, on the auspicious occasion of the 2569th Vesak Purnima, commemorating the birth anniversary of the Tathagata Buddha.
On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the evening’s candle peace march was led by Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder President of MIMC, who guided the gathering in a spirit of peace, compassion, and reflection in accordance with the tea...
Kargil, April 29, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ District Administration Kargil today operationalized the One Stop Centre, Kargil, marking an important step towards strengthening institutional support, entrepreneurship promotion, and public service delivery in the district.
Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a meeting regarding the functioning of the One Stop Centre.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for active participation and close coordi...
Nyoma, April 29, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Nitish Rajora, IAS, today assumed charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Changthang, while Shri Abbas Jaffari, JKPS, joined as the Superintendent of Police, Changthang.
On their arrival, both officers were accorded a warm reception by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Nyoma, Shri Kacho Asgar Ali, along with Heads of various Departments, local representatives, and officials. The officers were received at Nyoma village, where SDM Nyoma , HOD of various ...
Ladakh, April 29, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Union Territory of Ladakh witnessed a profoundly sacred and historic moment as the Holy Relics of Tathāgata Buddha arrived, evoking deep spiritual joy, devotion, and pride among the people of the region.
Mohmad Haneefa Jan, the sitting Member of Parliament from Ladakh (Independent), expressed his heartfelt sentiments on the occasion. In a statement, the MP from Kargil described himself as “deeply honoured and blessed” to welcome the sacred relics...
VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, has congratulated the people of Drass and Zanskar on the creation of two new districts carved out of Kargil district and extended his warmest welcome to this development.
Though welcoming the creation of new districts, the CEC expressed strong resentment and disappointment over the exclusion of Sankoo Sub-Division and Shakar Chiktan Shargole Sub-Division from the present notificatio...
Leh, April 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a landmark decision fulfilling the long-pending aspirations of the people of Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today approved the notification for the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory, announced the LG in a post on X.
This transformative move increases the number of districts from two (Leh and Kargil) to seven, promising closer governance, faster service delivery, and accelerated development in remote and far-fl...
Kargil, April 26/ VOL News Desk/ The District Congress Committee (DCC) Kargil has strongly opposed the Union Territory Administration’s proposal to form a Joint Venture between the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), in which REC would hold a 51% majority stake in Ladakh’s power sector.
In a press release issued on Sunday, DCC Kargil described the proposed move as anti-people and against the long-term interests of the region. The committee s...
Kargil, April 24, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ National Panchayati Raj Day was observed across various Panchayats of Kargil district with enthusiasm and active public participation, reaffirming the commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy.
The day was marked by the organisation of programmes at various blocks, including TSG, Apati-Sodh, Lotsum, Barsoo, Shargole and Kargil, as well as in Bhimbat, Chowkiyal, Shakar, Rambirpura, Pandrass, Mushkoo, Holiyal, Taisuru and Pashkum Panchayats.
...Under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) project, a field activity was successfully conducted today at the Model Apple Orchard, Himya (Rong Changthang) by KVK Nyoma in collaboration with School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SAST), University of Ladakh (UoL).
The programme was led by the Principal Investigators, Dr. Phuntsog Tundup, Head, KVK Nyoma, and Dr. Sonam Spaldon, Vegetable Scientist, SAST, University of Ladakh. The initiative witnessed active ...
