Kargil, September 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, chaired the District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, at the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil, to review the overall performance of banking institutions and the progress of various government-sponsored financial schemes in the district.
During the meeting, the DC reviewed the overall credit scenario in Kargil, growth in banking parameters, Credit-Deposit (CD) Ratio, an...
Kargil, September 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Municipal Committee Kargil, in coordination with the Revenue Department, Police Department and Public Works Department (PWD), has intensified its enforcement drive against unauthorized construction within the municipal limits of Kargil.
During the ongoing enforcement drive, construction activities found to be in violation of the prescribed Building Bye-Laws were identified, and notices were served upon the concerned persons, directing them to...
Drass, September 9, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho today visited the Panchayat Ghar in Bhimbat to take stock of the preparations for the forthcoming Jal Arpan Diwas scheduled to be held on 12th September. He was accompanied by Executive Engineer, PHE/I&FC Mohammad Abdullah; Block Development Officer, Shahid Sultan; and Assistant Executive Engineer, PHE, Zakir Hussain and otherofficials of PHE RD&PR.
The Deputy Commissioner was informed that the JJM assets of...
Zanskar, September 7, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Zanskar, Sh. Omkar Rajendra Gundage, today chaired a meeting with all District and Sub-Divisional Officers to review the preparations for the upcoming Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2026, which is scheduled on 15th and 16th of September.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner called upon all concerned officers to make proper and adequate arrangements for the successful conduct of the festival. He stressed the importance of close...
Kargil/ VOL News Desk/ Following recent changes in Ladakh’s administrative map, particularly the granting of district status to Zanskar and Drass and the notification regarding the formation of Hill Development Councils for these areas, debate has intensified over the political future of the Kargil Hill Development Council.
The resignation of four BJP councillors has raised serious questions regarding the present numerical strength of the Kargil Hill Council, the completion of its five-ye...
VOL News Desk/ The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil has once again entered a political crisis after four councillors affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formally submitted their resignations to the office of the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) on September 7.
The resignations have changed the political equations within the Hill Council and raised serious questions about the future of the present council and the position of CEC Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akh...
Drass, September 5, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The two-day Drass Festival (organized under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan) concluded today on a vibrant and celebratory note at the picturesque Manman Top View Point in Lamochan showcasing the rich cultural heritage, traditions and artistic diversity of Drass.
The concluding event witnessed a colourful series of cultural performances that captivated the gathering. The Army Band added grandeur to the occasion while singers, local artists and cultura...
Kargil, September 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Mr. Jaffar Ali, a 1st Semester student of Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil, represented GDC Kargil in the National Sports Day 2026 and Youth Engagement Month celebrations and secured 3rd position in the Men’s 1000m Athletics event, organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh.
He will also represent GDC Kargil in the 11 KM Ladakh Marathon 2026, scheduled to be held on 13 September 2026.
The Principal, GDC Kargil, a...
Kargil, September 3, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation of the Hajj Committee, led by its chairman Hajj Ghulam Abass Abidi, today called on Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon at Council Secretariat Kargil and apprised him of various issues concerning Hajj pilgrims and the functioning of the Hajj Committee in Kargil.
During the meeting, the delegation submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the construction of Haj Bhawan / Hajj Facilita...
Kargil, September 02, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in association with the Department of Posts, today 2nd September 2026, inaugurated the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) at the Sub Post Office, Kargil, under the jurisdiction of the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Srinagar. The newly inaugurated POPSK is the fourth such Seva Kendra under RPO Srinagar and 457th POPSK in the country.
The inauguration marks a significant milestone in the expansion of p...
