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...

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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...

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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...

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Three LSCS Surgeries Successfully Conducted in a Single Day at CHC Sankoo

February 20/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant achievement for peripheral healthcare services in the district, the Community Health Centre (CHC) Sankoo successfully conducted three elective Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) surgeries in a single day, marking a major milestone for the institution.

The Department of Gynaecology at CHC Sankoo is now routinely performing elective LSCS procedures as part of its regular maternal and gynaecological healthcare services, significantly strengthe...

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Action Initiated as Health Centre in Pandrass Found Closed; Biometric Attendance System Getting Introduced Soon

Drass, February 22/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration of Kargil has taken a serious view of the fact that the Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Pandrass village of Drass Sub-Division was recently found closed during working hours thus causing immense inconvenience to patients and the general public.

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, has already initiated a probe into the matter and appropriate action will be taken accordingly. Explanation was sought from the concerned staff the same ...

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E-Office Training Session for District Officers held at conference hall, Baroo

Kargil, February 19/ VOL News Desk/ An E-Office training session was conducted for district officers from various departments today at Conference Hall, Baroo, to enhance their digital efficiency and accuracy in handling official files through the E-Office system.

The training focused on improving officers’ understanding of file management and addressing common challenges faced during day-to-day use of the platform. Key areas such as login procedures, technical issues and digital signature...

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ADC Kargil Attends LOA’s District-Level Archery Tournament at Khri Sultan Cho Stadium

Kargil, February 19/ VOL News Desk/ The Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho attended the District-Level Archery Tournament (2026) organized by the Ladakh Olympic Association (LOA), Kargil held at the Khri Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Byamathang.

On the occasion, Zonal Physical Education Officers, President, LOA-Kargil Mehraj Chirag and other officials were present. A total of 13 teams participated in the Modern Archery category, while 30 teams competed in Traditional Archery...

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Workshop-cum-Training Programme on “Product Certification and Capacity Building” concludes in Kargil

Kargil, February 18/ VOL News Desk/ The fifth and concluding day of the five-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on “Product Certification and Capacity Building for Women SHG Members” under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme concluded successfully today with active participation from MSME entrepreneurs and Women Self Help Group (SHG) members engaged in the food processing sector.

The programme was organized by the Industries & Commerce Department, UT Ladakh, in...

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Drass Warriors Clinch 17th CEC Ice Hockey Championship 2026 Title in Kargil

Kargil, February 18/ VOL News Desk/ The Final Match and Concluding Ceremony of the 17th CEC Ice Hockey Championship 2026 successfully concluded today at the Ice Hockey Rink Biamathang amid great enthusiasm and sporting spirit.

Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Haji Mohd Hanifa Jan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honour was Kacho Mohd Feroz, Executive Councilor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Kargil, while the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil Imteea...

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Councillor Abdul Wahid Attends Archery Tournament Final in Drass

Drass, February 17/ VOL News Desk/ Councillor Bhimbat Constituency, Abdul Wahid attended the final match of Archery Tournament as the Chief Guest held at Goshen, Drass. 

The tournament was organized by the Goshen Archery Club in collaboration with the Winter Sports Association Drass.

On the occasion, the Councillor congratulated all participating teams, with special appreciation for both the winners and the runners-up. He commended the organizers for successfully conducting the tournam...

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