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...
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....
Kargil, 11 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Despite continuous rain and light snowfall in Sankoo Suru of Kargil, the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali (A.S), which coincides with the 21st of Ramadan, was solemnly observed in the Sankoo Sub Division of Kargil in UT Ladakh.
In Sankoo, special prayers were held throughout the night in various villages, where locals gathered to pray for prosperity and communal harmony.
These prayers were conducted in a peaceful and solemn atmosphere, allo...
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...
VOL News Desk/ Gilgit-Baltistan witnessed tragic violence on 1 March 2026 when security forces reportedly opened fire on crowds mourning the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. What started as peaceful gatherings in the region’s Shia communities turned deadly, resulting in at least 15 deaths and around 55 injuries, according to local sources and hospital reports.Seven people were killed in Gilgit and eight in Skardu, with firing also reported in adjoining areas. Many vict...
March 2, 2026, New Delhi, India, All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) conveys its most profound grief and heartfelt condolences to Your Eminence and the noble people of the Islamic Republic of Iran. We mourn the martyrdom of the Deputy Representative of Imam Mahdi (ATFS), the Supreme Leader, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hussaini Khamenei (may his soul be sanctified).
In this blessed month of Ramadan, His Eminence attained the exalted station of martyrdom fol...
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...
New Delhi, 15 February, 2026/ Vol News Desk/ The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) successfully organized a session for postgraduate students titled “Research Orientation Workshop: From Masters to PhD” on February 14, 2026, at the Arts Faculty, University of Delhi. The workshop was initiated by Mohammad Ibrahim, President of AKSAD, who provided a brief overview of the workshop objectives and introduced the guest scholars.
The panel of discussants included Syed Mohammad f...
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...
