Kargil, August 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today visited Damsna to inspect the preparations for the upcoming Suru Summer Fest 2026 and reviewed the arrangements being made for the successful conduct of the event.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the, Councillor Tai Suru, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kargil, Deputy Director Tourism, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Assistant Director Tourism...
Leh, August 6/ VOL News Desk/ The Leh Apex Body, while addressing an important press conference, expressed concern over the slow progress made by the government on Ladakh’s long-pending four-point demands. The leaders stated that although there has been some movement in the ongoing dialogue with the Centre, no concrete decision has yet been taken on the core issues. They urged the government not to overlook Ladakh’s concerns and to arrive at a sustainable solution at the earliest.
During ...
Kargil, August 05, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In continuation of the ongoing outreach and facilitation programme, the Department of Tourism, Kargil, today organized a Special Tourist Unit Registration Camp at the Tourist Reception Center/Office of the Assistant Director Tourism, Kargil.
The camp was conducted to facilitate on-the-spot registration of tourism establishments and provide technical guidance and handholding support to stakeholders regarding the online provisional and permanent regi...
Karbala, August 04, 2026/VOL News Desk/ The of pilgrims arriving in Iraq to commemorate the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) has reached nearly 22.19 million, with the holy city of Karbala witnessing a continuous influx of visitors. Extensive service arrangements, religious commemorations, and advanced medical initiatives are being put in place to support what is considered one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.
In preparation for comprehensive media...
DISTRICT POLICE DRASS
Drass, 01 August 2026/ VOL News Desk/ On the evening of 01-08-2026, a cloudburst occurred near Mina-2, Minamarg, triggering flash floods and landslides in the area.
As a result, four temporary shelters (deras) of Bakerwal families, comprising approximately 20 persons and located opposite Police Post Minamarg, were affected by the flash floods and landslides.Acting promptly, the personnel of Police Post Minamarg launched a swift rescue operation and safely evacuated al...
Leh, July 30/ VOL News Desk/ The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Leh, successfully concluded a four-day Social, Emotional and Ethical (SEE) Learning training programme for Heads of Institutions (HOIs) and teachers of PM SHRI Schools, organised in collaboration with the Piramal Foundation from July 27 to July 30, 2026.
The workshop was aimed at enhancing the participants’ understanding of SEE Learning and equipping them with practical skills to foster compassionate, em...
Leh, July 31/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards improving ease of access to public services and strengthening grassroots governance, Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, has approved the assignment of the charge of Registrar of Societies and Firms to the Deputy Commissioners of all seven districts of Ladakh within their respective jurisdictions. The decision is aimed at decentralising the registration process and making statutory services related to societies and firms mo...
Leh, July 31, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, on the second day of his tour to Nubra District, reviewed key developmental projects and inspected public infrastructure at Bogdang and Turtuk. He was accompanied by Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Himanshu Gupta; Station Commander, Air Force Station Thoise, Pranay Kumar; Deputy Commissioner, Nubra; SSP, Nubra; Heads of Departments and other concerned officers.
Dur...
Leh, July 31, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Leh-Ladakh, successfully organised the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” programme at PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Leh, to create awareness among young people about the harmful effects of drug abuse and encourage them to contribute towards building a healthy, responsible and developed India.
Administrative Secretary, Education and Skill Development Department, Bhanu Prabha, graced the programme as the Chief Gu...
GN Raina
Ganderbal, July 31, KNT: Five persons from the Ladakh region, including two brothers and a 10-year-old boy, were injured after a Xylo vehicle crashed into an electric pole at Hain Kangan in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Friday.
Officials said the vehicle (JK10/5974) lost control and rammed into an electric pole, leaving all its occupants injured.
The injured were identified as driver Asghar Ali, son of Mohammad Hussain Ali, a resident of Kargil; Hussain Asqari, so...
