VoL News Desk/ February 08, 2026: Large-scale protests were held in Kargil district on Sunday against a terrorist attack on an Imambargah in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, in which dozens of worshippers were killed and injured during Friday prayers.
The attack took place at Imambargah Qaiser-e-Khateeja al-Kubra in the Tarlai area of Islamabad. Condemning the incident, religious and social organisations in Kargil organised separate protest marches, drawing participation from a large number of p...
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District Administration Kargil Organises Training for Revenue Department Officers and Officials
Kargil, February 7/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration Kargil organised a training programme today for Revenue Officers and officials on Introduction to Settlement (Hadayat) and the Bandobast system at the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.
The training focused on the concept, historical background, objectives, and administrative significance of land settlement.
The sessions were conducted by Barkat Ali Lone Nizami, Retired ACR, Kargil, who elaborated on the evolution of the land...
CEC–Kargil Launches First-of-Its-Kind and Historic Employee Transfer Portal
Kargil, February 05/ VOL News Desk/ Marking a major milestone and a historic moment, Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon today virtually launched the historic Employee Transfer Portal of LAHDC-Kargil. On the occasion, Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Mohd. Hanifa Jan, Executive Councillor Zakir Hussain, Executive Councillor Er. Phunchok Tashi and Administrative Secretary, School Education, Bhanu Prabha joined the event virtually.
On the other hand, Executive Councillor Kach...
AN-32 Kargil Courier Service Commences for Winter Season; 82 Passengers Air-lifted on Day One
Kargil, February 07/ VOL News Desk/ The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service commenced today for the winter season, ensuring continued air connectivity for the people of Kargil during the harsh winter months.
On the occasion, the Indian Air Force crew was warmly welcomed at Kargil by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, along with Deputy Commissioner, Kargil Rakesh Kumar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, and Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil Shaf...
GDC Drass Concludes 10-Day Educational & Cultural Tour to South India under PM-USHA
Kargil, February 05/ VOL News Desk/ Government Degree College (GDC) Drass organised a 10-day Educational and Cultural Tour to South India under the Gender Inclusive Equity Initiative of PM-USHA, with the objective of promoting experiential learning, cultural awareness, and women empowerment. The tour was comprised of 30 girl students and accompanied by two faculty members.
The tour commenced on 27th January, 2026 with the departure of the student contingent from Drass. On 28th January 202...
Menamarg Police and GREF Rescue Stranded Vehicles at Zojila
Menamarg Police team, under the supervision of Sub-Inspector Fayad Ahmad, along with officials of the GREF, carried out a late-night rescue operation at Zojila Pass.
Several vehicles travelling from the Sonamarg side were stranded at Zojila due to heavy snow accumulation caused by strong winds. On receiving information, the police and GREF teams acted quickly and reached the spot despite difficult weather conditions.
The joint team safely rescued all the stranded vehicles and escorted ...
Administrative Secretary Bhupesh Choudhary IAS Engages with Transporter Associations of Kargil
Kargil, February 2/ VOL News Desk/ Sh. Bhupesh Choudhary IAS, Administrative Secretary for Horticulture, Agriculture, Cooperative, SIDCO, and Transport, today convened a productive meeting with representatives from all Transporter Associations of Kargil. The meeting, held at 4:00 PM, aimed to address critical issues faced by the transport sector in the region.
Key attendees included Sh. Mohd Ali from the Truck Union, Gh Nabi from the Taxi Union, Fida Hussain from the Mini Bus Union, Mohd ...
Administrative Secretary Social & Tribal Welfare Reviews Physical & Financial Progress of Social Welfare Schemes in Kargil
Kargil, February 02, 2026: Administrative Secretary, Social and Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh, Shashaka Ala today chaired a review meeting at Conference Hall NIC Kargil to assess the physical and financial status of works under the State Development Programme (SDP) and other social welfare sectors in Kargil district.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Director Social Welfare, Ladakh, District Social Welfare Officer, Kargil, besides concerned departmental officers and off...
DC Kargil Reviews SDRF Relief Distribution, Stresses Timely and Transparent Disbursement
Kargil, February 02/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, chaired a meeting on Monday to review the work done and the distribution of gratuitous relief to affected families under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The meeting was convened to assess the status of relief measures and to ensure timely and transparent disbursement to the beneficiaries.
During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the progress of relief distribution and issues, if any, faced during ...
Secretary Cooperatives Reviews Cooperative Sector Performance at DCDC Meeting in Kargil
Kargil, February 02/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting of the District Cooperative Development Committee (DCDC) was held today at Kargil under the chairmanship of Secretary Cooperatives, UT of Ladakh, Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, along with Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, to review and assess the overall functioning of the cooperative sector in the district.
During the meeting, the Secretary Cooperatives reviewed the existing cooperative framework and gave directions that feeding a...