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 ...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
