Kargil, January 9, 2026 – A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale was felt in Ladakh on Thursday night, as confirmed by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at 2:44 AM, originating from a depth of 110 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface, classifying it as a deep-focus event.
The epicenter was located in Tajikistan at coordinates 38.26 degrees north latitude and 73.42 degrees east longitude. Residents in Leh and Kargil districts, along with surro...
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Kargil Friday Sermons Stress Social Duties, Cleanliness, and Traffic Order
VOL News Desk/ In Kargil, Friday sermons by Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust and Jamiat Ulama Asna Ashariya featured prominent scholars addressing social issues, cleanliness, and public welfare. Hujjatul Islam Sheikh Hamid Naseri, speaking at Masjid Imam, emphasized that aiding others—such as removing obstacles from roads—surpasses mere worship. He condemned roadside littering and dumping garbage, particularly between Iqbal Bridge and Andoo, as a social evil contrary to Islamic teachings, and ur...
Satellite Imagery and Strategic Signals Near Pangong Tso
VOL News Desk/ Recent satellite imagery from the Pangong Tso region in eastern, Ladakh suggests that the apparent calm along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) does not necessarily equate to strategic stability. While India and China continue diplomatic and military engagements following the 2020 standoff, developments on the ground indicate a steady consolidation of China’s military presence close to disengagement buffer zones.
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Delay by Central Government Fuels Unrest in Ladakh; Struggle Will Continue Until Rights Are Granted: KDA Co-Chairman, Asghar Karbalai
Kargil, December 6/ VOL News Desk/ Continuous delay and uncertainty by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) over Ladakh’s four basic constitutional demands have led to growing public unrest and anxiety across the region, said Kargil Democratic Alliance, Co-Chairman, Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai in a detailed interaction with media persons.
At the outset, Haji Asghar Ali Karbalai thanked media representatives and said that for the past six years, the people of Ladakh, under the leadership of the ...
Why Do Many People Prefer Going Outside Kargil for Medical Treatment?
In Kargil, a sentence is often heard when someone falls sick:
“Don’t depend only on the local hospital. Go to Kashmir.”
This advice is given by neighbors, relatives, and even well-wishers. But why has this thought become so common?
Many patients share similar experiences. They go to the hospital in Kargil, explain their health problem, and get some tests done. The doctors say the reports are normal and there is no serious issue.
But later, when the same patient goes to Kashmir fo...
New Body “Voice of Buddhist Ladakh” Formed to Safeguard Community Interests
Leh, January 03, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Prominent Buddhist leaders, youth, and women from across Ladakh have established the “Voice of Buddhist Ladakh” (VBL) to amplify their concerns amid ongoing dialogues with the central government.
Since Ladakh was declared a Union Territory in 2019, widespread apprehensions have emerged among residents about protecting land, culture, environment, youth employment, and the lack of public representation in governance. To address these, a High Powered Com...
KVK Kargil Honored as Ladakh’s Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra for Outstanding Agricultural Contributions
Kargil, December 26, 2025/ VOL News Desk/ In a proud achievement for the region, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil has been awarded the title of Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Ladakh, recognizing its exceptional efforts in agricultural extension and rural empowerment.
The prestigious award was presented to Dr. Nasreen Fatima, Head of KVK Kargil, at the three-day National Level Zonal Workshop of KVKs (Zone-1), hosted by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-J...
IKMT Kargil Receives Prestigious International Imam Khomeini Award During Official Iran Visit
VOL News Desk/ Prominent political and religious leader from Kargil, Ladakh, Haji Asghar Ali Karbalai, arrived in Iran on a five-day visit upon invitation to attend the International Imam Khomeini Award Conference in Tehran. The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, India, was awarded the prestigious Imam Khomeini International Award in recognition of its outstanding public and religious services.
This award is bestowed upon individuals and institutions for exceptional contributions at...
IKMT, Kargil Honored with Prestigious International Award in Tehran
VOL News Desk/ The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), a leading socio-religious organization in Kargil district of Ladakh, India, has been bestowed with the inaugural biennial International Imam Khomeini Award.The award ceremony took place in Tehran on December 17, 2025, where institutions and individuals from 14 countries were recognized. The IKMT was honored for its outstanding contributions to community services, education, and promoting interfaith harmony.
Al-Haj Asghar Ali Karbalai, re...
Ice Stupa Automation in Chanigound
VOL News Desk/ PON PAYALO SOCIETY CHANIGOUND Leads the Way in Ladakh High above the Indus, in the cold desert of Kargil district, the villagers of Chanigound are quietly building a new kind of glacier. Their Ice Stupa rises from the valley floor like a frozen sculpture, made not by nature alone but with carefully designed pipes, sprinklers and sensors. For the second year in a row, PON PAYALO SOCIETY CHANIGOUND is running an automated Ice Stupa project to secure life‑saving water for the com...