Kargil, January 9, 2026 – A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale was felt in Ladakh on Thursday night, as confirmed by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at 2:44 AM, originating from a depth of 110 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface, classifying it as a deep-focus event.
The epicenter was located in Tajikistan at coordinates 38.26 degrees north latitude and 73.42 degrees east longitude. Residents in Leh and Kargil districts, along with surro...
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Kargil Friday Sermons Stress Social Duties, Cleanliness, and Traffic Order
VOL News Desk/ In Kargil, Friday sermons by Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust and Jamiat Ulama Asna Ashariya featured prominent scholars addressing social issues, cleanliness, and public welfare. Hujjatul Islam Sheikh Hamid Naseri, speaking at Masjid Imam, emphasized that aiding others—such as removing obstacles from roads—surpasses mere worship. He condemned roadside littering and dumping garbage, particularly between Iqbal Bridge and Andoo, as a social evil contrary to Islamic teachings, and ur...
Delay by Central Government Fuels Unrest in Ladakh; Struggle Will Continue Until Rights Are Granted: KDA Co-Chairman, Asghar Karbalai
Kargil, December 6/ VOL News Desk/ Continuous delay and uncertainty by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) over Ladakh’s four basic constitutional demands have led to growing public unrest and anxiety across the region, said Kargil Democratic Alliance, Co-Chairman, Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai in a detailed interaction with media persons.
At the outset, Haji Asghar Ali Karbalai thanked media representatives and said that for the past six years, the people of Ladakh, under the leadership of the ...
Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta Meets PM Modi, Discusses Public Welfare and Developmental Priorities
New Delhi, Jan 5/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today met Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi and held detailed discussions on the overall development and welfare of the region.
During the meeting, the Lt Governor briefed the Prime Minister on key developmental initiatives, welfare schemes, and major infrastructure projects currently underway in Ladakh. He highlighted efforts being made to strengthen road a...
New Body “Voice of Buddhist Ladakh” Formed to Safeguard Community Interests
Leh, January 03, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Prominent Buddhist leaders, youth, and women from across Ladakh have established the “Voice of Buddhist Ladakh” (VBL) to amplify their concerns amid ongoing dialogues with the central government.
Since Ladakh was declared a Union Territory in 2019, widespread apprehensions have emerged among residents about protecting land, culture, environment, youth employment, and the lack of public representation in governance. To address these, a High Powered Com...
Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, assumes charge as Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh
Leh, January 01/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, today formally assumed charge as the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Upon assuming office, Shri Kundra reaffirmed his commitment to effective governance, transparent administration, and inclusive development across the Union Territory. He emphasized the need to strengthen institutional mechanisms, enhance service delivery, and ensure the timely implementation of developmental programmes aimed at the welfare of all ...
Chief Secretary Designate Ashish Kundra calls on LG Kavinder Gupta
Leh, Dec 30/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, Chief Secretary designate, today paid a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat, Leh.
During the meeting, the Lt Governor and the Chief Secretary exchanged views on key administrative priorities and discussed matters related to governance and development in the Union Territory.
The Lt Governor extended his best wishes to Shri Ashish Kundra on his new responsibility and e...
LAHD-SSRB Begins 3-Day Document Verification for Matric & 12th Level Recruitment
Leh, December 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Leh Autonomous Hill Development Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (LAHD-SSRB) today commenced the three-day document verification process for candidates shortlisted under the Matric (10th Level) and 12th Level recruitment examinations. The verification is being conducted at Paras Hall, Boys Higher Secondary School, Leh.
A total of 20 verification boards have been constituted for the purpose. Each verification board comprises one officer designated...
Ladakh LG Gupta Assures Early Operationalisation of Five New Districts for Equitable Development
LEH, DEC 27/ VOL News Desk/ The creation of new five districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh will mark a historic step towards decentralised governance, equitable development and administrative justice for the people living in far-flung and border areas of the region. The long-awaited creation of new five districts is expected to bring governance closer to the people, improve access to essential services, and address long-standing developmental imbalances in Ladakh’s unique and challengin...
Document Verification for KSSRB 10th & 12th Level Posts Conducted Smoothly at TFC Kargil
Kargil, December 27/ VOL News Desk/ The document verification process for candidates shortlisted for 10th and 12th level posts under the Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (KSSRB) was conducted smoothly and transparently on December 16th and 27th at the Tourist Facilitation Centre (TFC), Kargil.
The verification exercise was carried out by the respective Verification Boards in the presence of Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kach...