Chief Secretary, Ashish Kundra Visits Kargil; Emphasizes Development, Education, Grassroots Governance, and Sustainable Tourism

Kargil, February 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, undertook a comprehensive visit to Kargil district, engaging with various delegations and addressing key developmental concerns across the region. 

During his visit to Rangdum, members of the Rangdum Gonpa Cultural and Welfare Society submitted a memorandum highlighting several pressing demands. These included the construction of essential link roads, development of an ice-skating grou...

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Various Delegations Calls upon Chief Secretary Ladakh Ashish Kundra in Kargil 

Kargil, February 24/ VOL News Desk/ Several delegations from across Kargil district called on the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, at Hotel The Kargil and apprised him of various public issues and developmental demands.

A delegation led by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, along with several councillors, raised various issues pertaining to land digitalisation in accordance with SO-75. The delegation emphasized the need for expediting the...

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Daughter of the Snow: Samina Khatoon’s Rise as a Hope for Women’s Ice Hockey in Kargil

By Mohammad Hassanain Ebadie

The final match of the Khelo India Winter Games, between Team UT Ladakh and ITBP was intense and full of suspense. During the first period, both teams defended strongly and no goal was scored. That special moment arrived in the second period, with just 2 minutes and 52 seconds left, Samina Khatoon fired a powerful shot and scored. As the puck hit the net, the arena burst into loud cheers and applause. Spectators stood up, clapped, and shouted with joy, cele...

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Supreme Court hearing on Sonam Wangchuk’s detention; allegation of not providing videos

New Delhi/ VOL News Desk/ On Thursday, environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Geetanjali J. Angmo, told the Supreme Court of India that her husband was not given the four videos that were made the basis of his detention.

Sonam Wangchuk has been kept in detention under the National Security Act since 26 September 2025. He was arrested after violent protests that took place in Leh.
Appearing for the wife, senior advocate Kapil Sibal informed the bench of Justice Arund Kumar and Justice Pr...

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LG Ladakh Shri Kavinder Gupta extends Ramzan greetings

Leh, February 19/ VOL News Desk/ On the commencement of the holy month of Ramzan, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, extended his heartfelt greetings to all the people of the Union Territory, especially to brothers and sisters in Leh and Kargil.

In his message, the Lt Governor said “On the auspicious beginning of the holy month of Ramzan, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all the people of Ladakh, especially our brothers and sisters in Leh and Karg...

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Senior National Conference Leader Qamar Ali Akhoon Passes Away

VoL News Desk, February 13, 2026: Senior leader of the National Conference and Co-Chairman of the Kargil Democratic Alliance, Qamar Ali Akhoon, passed away on Friday in Jammu, triggering widespread grief across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh’s political circles. He was 67.

Hailing from Sangra village in Kargil, Akhoon was regarded as one of the most seasoned political figures from the region. Known for his grassroots outreach and firm advocacy for remote, high-altitude areas, he played a si...

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Ladakh MP Protests Budget Cuts in Parliament, Demands Special Package

New Delhi/ VOL News Desk/ During the discussion on the central budget in Parliament, Ladakh Member of Parliament Mohammad Hanifa Jan expressed strong concern over the reduction in the budget for the region, calling it unexpected, disappointing, and detrimental to the developmental process.

He informed the House that after becoming a Union Territory, approximately 3500 crore rupees were allocated for Ladakh in the first year, while the following year, considering developmental demands and admi...

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Pre–AI Impact Summit organised by the IT Department, UT Ladakh

Leh, 11 February/ VOL News Desk/ The Information Technology Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, organised a Pre–AI Impact Summit aimed at fostering dialogue on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across governance, education, healthcare, tourism, disaster management, and climate resilience in the region.

Sonam, an IT Consultant, briefed the participants on Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting its basic concepts, applications, and growing significance acro...

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Youmullah: Thousands Participate in Grand Rally in Kargil to Mark 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Kargil, February 11/ VOL News Desk/ On the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, a grand and historic rally titled “Youmullah” was taken out at the district headquarters of Kargil. The programme was organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Kargil, and witnessed the participation of thousands of followers of Wilayat and Imamat, lovers of Ahlul Bayt (AS), scholars, students, women, and children.

From around 10:30 a.m., devotees from various ...

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Haji Ghulam Haider Lali Posthumously Conferred Wal-Fajr Award 2026

Minjee, February 11, 2026: The Wal-Fajr Committee, Minjee, posthumously conferred the prestigious Wal-Fajr Award 2026 on late Haji Ghulam Haider Lali in recognition of his contributions to educational reform, literature, and theatre in Kargil district.

The award was received by Lali’s son, Mohammad Ali, from Sheikh Ghulam Mehdi Sayyidain on the occasion of Youmullah — the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution — held at Musalla Imam, Minjee Gound.

Speaking on the occasion, organiser...

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