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