VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Thursday announced a complete shutdown and peaceful protest rally in Kargil district on March 16, accusing the Central government and the Ministry of Home Affairs of delaying discussions on Ladakh’s constitutional demands.
Addressing a press conference in Kargil on March 12, KDA leaders said repeated meetings with the Centre have failed to produce concrete outcomes, which they claim is increasing public frustration in Ladakh.
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LAHDC Kargil Chairman Strongly Condemns Attack on Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Demands Probe into Major Security Lapse
VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon has condemned in the strongest and most unequivocal terms the dastardly and cowardly firing incident on the President National Conference (NC) and former Chief Minister Jammu & Kashmir, Janab Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sahab, at a public function also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Janab Surinder Choudhary Ji.
Dr. Akhoon termed the attack on such a senior, respected and veteran democratic lead...
Indian Civil Society and Religious Leaders Convene to Condemn Global Injustice and Mourn Iranian Leadership
By: Anzarul Bari Rafiqui
VOL News Desk/ The condolence meeting held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi recently became far more than a ceremonial tribute to the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What unfolded instead was a powerful convergence of political leaders, diplomats, religious figures, academics, and civil society representatives who came together to reflect on the implications of a widening geopolitical conflict and the moral responsibilities that accompany it....
286 Ladakhi Pilgrims Safely Evacuated from Iran: Depart Qom for Armenia, Reach Julfa
Kargil, 10 March/ VOL News Desk/ Following the military tensions that erupted after the US and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February, 286 Ladakhi pilgrims who were stranded in the Iranian holy city of Qom have been successfully moved out of the danger zone. Thanks to the timely and persistent intervention of Ladakh MP Haji Mohammad Hanifa Jan, who maintained continuous contact with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Indian diplomats in Iran, and other concerned authorities, all the pil...
ADC Kargil Reviews Arrangements for Shab-e-Qadr, Martyrdom Day of Hazrat Ali and Jamiatul-Vida
Kargil, March 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Additional Deputy Commissioner, LAHDC Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho today convened a meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming religious events including Shab-e-Qadr, the commemoration of the Martyrdom Day of Hazrat Ali on 21st Ramadan, related processions and Jamiatul-Vida. The meeting was attended by concerned officers and representatives of various religious organisations.
During the meeting, the representatives of religious organisations requested ...
Ladakh MP Coordinates Evacuation of Stranded Pilgrims from Iran
New Delhi/Kargil, March 2026 — Authorities in Ladakh and the Central Government are working round-the-clock to secure the safe return of Zawar pilgrims from Iran, where the closure of Iranian airspace has temporarily halted air evacuation.
In a detailed statement issued today, a senior Ladakh representative expressed deep concern for the stranded pilgrims and outlined the multi-pronged efforts being undertaken in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Hom...
LAHDC Kargil CEC Signs Condolence Book for Shaheed Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei at Iranian Embassy
NEW DELHI, March 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, signed the Condolence Book today at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi. Dr. Akhoon expressed his deepest condolences to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, honoring the life and legacy of the Shaheed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.
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Kavinder Gupta Steps Down as Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor After Nine Months
Leh: 05 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has stepped down from his post, ending his nine-month tenure. He had assumed office on July 18, 2025.
No official reason has been announced for his departure. However, sources say the move may be related to his possible return to active politics and organizational work. There has been no formal confirmation about this.
His tenure also saw several political and social development...
LG Gupta Celebrates Holi with Army Jawans & Leh Officials, Emphasises National Unity & Armed Forces Bond
Leh, March 4/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today celebrated the festival of Holi with the brave jawans of the Fire & Fury Corps, extending festive greetings and expressing deep gratitude for their unwavering service to the nation.
The Lieutenant Governor was warmly received by Lt. General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding, 14 Corps, along with Maj Gen Sudhanshu Sharma, Chief of Staff, and other senior Army officials. The special eve...
DC Kargil reviews attendance of staff in health institutions, discusses other issues
Kargil, February 24/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, today took a comprehensive meeting of the Health Department of Kargil in his office, highlighting the need for punctuality of staff in the District Hospital, Block Medical Offices as well as in all Health Centres across the District.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho; District Social Welfare Officer, Sameena Khatoon; Medical Superintendent, District Hospita...