Srinagar, Oct 3, KNT: The Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of widespread rainfall and snowfall from October 5 to 7 under the influence of an active western disturbance. The department has cautioned that the spell may bring significant disruption to transport, farming activities, and pose risks of natural hazards in vulnerable areas.
According to the advisory issued by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, moderate to heavy snowfal...
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I, like almost everybody, was not knowledgeable about Sonam Wangchuk until and unless I read about the model behind the famous Bollywood film “Three Idiots” – Somam Wangchuk that was characterized by Amir Khan who played the role of Phungsunk Wangdo in the movie that has the central theme as education with innovation. After watching this movie my mind propelled towards knowing about this great innovative and reformative personality who contributed a lot to the humanity in general and to the ...
VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced it will not engage in talks with the Centre until all detained activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released and a judicial probe is launched into the recent police firing in Leh.
Addressing the media on Tuesday, KDA co-chairperson Asgar Ali Karbalai said, “We will not be part of any discussions with the Centre until Sonam Wangchuk is released, arrests are stopped, and a judicial inquiry into the September 24 incident i...
By S.H. Rizvi | Kargil | September 26: Environmentalist and social activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken into custody today by the Ladakh Police. Following this development, the Kargil district administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code 2023 to maintain law and order.
According to the announcement made this afternoon through loudspeakers, gatherings of five or more people have been banned in Kargil until further notice. The administration has...
Kargil, Sep25/ VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has strongly condemned the recent tragic incidents in Leh and demanded an independent and transparent investigation. Addressing a press conference, KDA Co-Chairman Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai alleged that security forces and the administration used excessive force during a peaceful protest, resulting in the deaths of four civilians, dozens injured, and several in critical condition.
Karbalai reiterated that the people of Ladak...
لیہ، 24 ستمبر: لیہ ضلع آج شدید کشیدگی کی لپیٹ میں آگیا جب اپیکس باڈی کی قیادت کی اپیل پر ہزاروں افراد بھوک ہڑتال میں شریک مظاہرین کے ساتھ اظہارِ یکجہتی کے لیے سڑکوں پر نکل آئے۔ مظاہرین نے ہاتھوں میں پلے کارڈز اور بینرز اٹھا رکھے تھے اور اپنے مطالبات کے حق میں زوردار نعرے لگاتے ہوئے ہل کونسل لیہ سکریٹریٹ کی طرف مارچ کیا۔
ہمارے نمائندے کے مطابق، مشتعل ہجوم نے ہل کونسل سکریٹریٹ کو آگ لگانے کی کوشش کی، تاہم بروقت فائیر اینڈ ایمرجنسی سروسز کے عملے نے موقع پر پہنچ کر آگ پر قابو پالیا۔ اس واقعے ...
Kargil, Sep 22/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated a free cancer screening camp organised by Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation in collaboration with Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Noida.
The inaugural event was attended by Member Parliament Ladakh Mohd Hanifa Jan, President Jamiat Ul Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil Sheikh Nazir Mehdi, President Al Reza Dr. Mohammad Abbas, and expert delegates from Yathart...
Jaipur, Sep16/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today paid a courtesy visit to Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Haribhau Kisanrao Bagade, at Raj Bhawan, Jaipur.
During the meeting, the Lt Governor apprised the Governor about the ongoing developmental initiatives, infrastructure expansion, and welfare schemes being implemented in Ladakh under the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He also highlighted the administration’s focuse...
Leh, September 12, 2025: Showcasing extraordinary grit and determination, Tsewang Kundan (BIB No. 172) of Ladakh Scouts Regiment emerged as the 1st Finisher of the Silk Route Ulta 2025 Marathon, completing the grueling challenge in 13 hours, 50 minutes, and 1 second.
The 2nd position was secured by Phuntsok Namgail (BIB No. 173), also from Ladakh Scouts, who finished in 14 hours, 38 minutes, and 14 seconds. Skarma Phurbu Tsering claimed the 3rd position, completing the marathon in 15 hour...
