VOL News Desk/ The outreach programme “Mimang Si Jabstok” was conducted today, 12 December 2025, at Skalzangling, where representatives from various departments and agencies briefed the public about ongoing schemes, services, and initiatives. The Nodal Officer, Tehsildar Leh Dorjay Gyalson (JKAS), introduced the objectives of the campaign and highlighted its importance in ensuring transparency and citizen awareness. The Education Department shared updates on women’s self-defence training bei...
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Haj Committee Ladakh Holds Hajj 2025 Feedback Programme in Kargil
Kargil, December 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Haj Committee Ladakh organised a Hajj Feedback Programme for the Hajis of 2025 today at the Conference Hall Baroo, Kargil. The event was aimed at reviewing the facilities and services provided to pilgrims during this year’s Holy Haj pilgrimage.
The meeting was attended by Member Haj Committee Ladakh, Mohd Ali Chandan and Member Haj Committee, Zaheer Hussain Babar, along with a large number of Hajis who had returned from the pilgrimage.
Hajis, whi...
Government Model Degree College Zanskar Celebrates World Mountain Day
Zanskar, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ Government Model Degree College Zanskar observed World Mountain Day in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Zanskar Kargil, highlighting the importance of mountains and the need for their conservation. The event was organized under the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal GMDC Zanskar, who emphasized the significance of mountains in maintaining ecological balance and supporting life on earth.
The event featured a special Power Point ...
Thasgam delegation calls upon CEC Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon
Kargil, December 11/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation led by former Panch Asgar Ali from Thasgam village, Sankoo, called on the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today at his office chamber. During the meeting, the delegation apprised the CEC of several pressing grievances and developmental requirements faced by the residents of Thasgam.
The delegation highlighted the urgent need for repairing the old drinking-water pipeline, which has long ca...
Three-Day Inter-School Tournament Concludes Successfully in Nubra Zone
Nubra, June 1, 2025:
The three day Inter-School Tournament for high and higher secondary schools of the Nubra Zone, held at Government Higher Secondary School Diskit, commenced on May 30 and concluded successfully today on June 1.
The event was graced by Deputy Chief Executive Councillor Tsering Angchuk as the Chief Guest. District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Leh, Tsering Tashi was the Guest of Honour and Principals and headmasters from various schools were also present.
In Arche...
Patterns of Domestic Violence and Deteriorating Mental Health among Women in Kargil
By: Aamina Banoo
“All Violence is the illustration of a pathetic stereotype”. Barbara Kruger.
We all have heard about Domestic Violence and its various forms but nobody really sits and talk about it. Kargil is a small beautiful town/District in the union territory of Ladakh with a total population of 1.4 lacs people. It is specially known for its beautiful landscapes, Himalayan mountains and beautiful valleys surrounded by simple and content people.
Most of the people have the p...
CEC Chairs General Council Meeting 2024-25
Rs 363 crore, 37 lakh, and 44 thousand proposed for FY year 2024-25
Kargil, March 10: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon on Saturday presided over the General Council Meeting where the proposed interim budget for 2024-25 was discussed. It was disclosed that an allocation of Rs 363 crore, 37 lakh, and 44 thousand has been proposed for the financial year 2024-25.
Executive Councillors of LAHDC, Kargil, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Chief Planning Officer, Counci...
Congress Highlights BJP’s “Lack of Progress” in Ladakh and “Unfulfilled Promises”
VoL Desk, July 02: The Indian Youth Congress, Ladakh, held its first State Executive Meeting in Kargil in presence of AICC Secretary and National In-charge IYC, Krishna Allavaru, IYC Joint Secretary and Incharge Ladakh Pradesh Youth Congress Manpreet Singh Manni, and Ladakh Pradesh Youth Congress State President Smanla Dorje Nurboo. During the meeting, the members decided to shift their focus towards the upcoming LAHDC Kargil elections, as announced in a subsequent press conference.
Key a...