Meeting on Draft Electoral Rolls for Municipal Committee Kargil Held

Kargil, October 5, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The The Assistant Electoral Registration Officer/ Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Kargil, Tahir Ahmad today chaired a meeting with representatives of various political parties regarding the draft publication and revision of Municipal Electoral Roll, 2026 for Municipal Committee Kargil under the relevant provision of the Municipal Election Rules, 2003.

During the meeting, the participants were informed that the draft Electoral Rolls have been ...

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Director School Education Ladakh Chairs Review Meeting on Academic and Administrative Progress in Kargil

Kargil, October 5, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Director, School Education Department, UT Ladakh, Shri Tsering Paldan, JKAS, chaired a review meeting at Conference Hall Baroo, Kargil, to assess the progress of various departmental activities, academic performance and administrative matters in the district.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Education Officer, Kargil; all Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs); Principals of Government and Private Higher Secondary Schools; and Heads of Government ...

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Bar Association Kargil Holds Major Rally Seeking High Court Bench, Gives One-Week Deadline

Kargil, October 5/VOL News Desk/ The Bar Association Kargil today organised a major protest rally from TFC Biamathang to Lal Chowk, Kargil, demanding the establishment of a High Court Bench in Kargil. The rally witnessed participation from lawyers, as well as representatives of various religious, social and political organisations and a large number of people.

The participants carried placards highlighting the demands of the Bar Association and raised slogans in support of the cause. The ...

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L-G Saxena Approves 4 Water Projects for Kargil, Releases ₹5 Cr for Hunderman

Leh, September 30/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved four new water-infrastructure projects in Kargil district, aimed at strengthening water security and ensuring reliable availability of water to meet the drinking and agricultural requirements of the people.

On the directions of the Lieutenant Governor, the Administration has also released a fund of Rs 5 crore for developing the water infrastructure at Hunderman Village, the last Indian Village on th...

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Horticulture Department Organises Exhibition to Showcase Kargil’s Local Produce, Modern Technologies

Kargil, September 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Department of Horticulture, Kargil, organised an exhibition at Hussaini Park, Kargil, showcasing locally produced fruits, horticulture products, modern technologies and various departmental initiatives.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC Kargil Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon LAHDC as Cheif guest in the presence of Excutive Councillor Aga Mushtaba Musawi and Executive Councillor Aga Syed Ali Syed Ali and Councillo...

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DC Drass Conducts Extensive Tour of Several Villages; Takes Stock of Public Issues and Developmental Requirements

Drass, September 26: Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today conducted an extensive tour of Thasgam, Sumat, Jasgund, Dandal and Dandalthang villages to assess developmental requirements, interact directly with local residents and to take stock of issues concerning education, healthcare, drinking water, road connectivity, power supply, tourism, livelihood and other essential services.

The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the Chief Medical Officer, Drass; Chief Animal H...

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Kargil Bar Association extends suspension of judicial work till September 30 over High Court Bench demand

Kargil: The Bar Association Kargil has unanimously decided to extend its ongoing suspension of judicial work till September 30, reiterating its demand for regular sittings of the High Court Bench at Kargil along with Leh.

According to a resolution passed by the General Body on September 24, the suspension of judicial work, which began on September 17, will now continue up to and including September 30, making it a total of 14 consecutive days.

The Bar Association said its demand relate...

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LG VK Saxena approves withdrawal of cases against 20 individuals in connection with September 24 Violence in Ladakh

Leh, September 23: In a significant step towards fostering peace, public tranquility, and social harmony in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the withdrawal of criminal cases against 20 individuals, related to the unfortunate violence that erupted in Leh on September 24 last year. The cases have been withdrawn under Section 360 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, on the recommendation of Ladakh Police following a comprehensive review of the ...

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‘Justice for Ladakh’ Rally Held in Kargil, Protesters Seek Action Over September 24 Deaths

Kargil, September 23: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Tuesday organised a large protest rally and public gathering in Kargil under the banner “Justice for Ladakh” to commemorate the events of September 24, 2025.

The rally was attended by people from different parts of the district, university students, representatives of religious and political organisations, and members of civil society.

The procession began at the New Bus Stand in Kargil and passed through the main market bef...

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Department of Agriculture Kargil Concludes 5-Day SMAE Training for 50 Women Farmers

Kargil, September 21, 2026: In a significant stride towards strengthening women-led sustainable agriculture in Ladakh the Department of Agriculture Kargil UT Ladakh successfully concluded a 05-day within-district farmer training programme under the Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE) 2026-27. The programme witnessed the active participation of 50 women farmers from Darss and Zanskar districts of UT Ladakh.

The training was designed as a dynamic blend of theoretical learning, demon...

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