VoL News Desk, February 13, 2026: Senior leader of the National Conference and Co-Chairman of the Kargil Democratic Alliance, Qamar Ali Akhoon, passed away on Friday in Jammu, triggering widespread grief across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh’s political circles. He was 67.
Hailing from Sangra village in Kargil, Akhoon was regarded as one of the most seasoned political figures from the region. Known for his grassroots outreach and firm advocacy for remote, high-altitude areas, he played a si...
Kargil, February 12/ VOL News Desk/ The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service today operated its first Jammu sortie of the winter season between Kargil and Jammu.
At Jammu Airport, the Indian Air Force pilots and crew were warmly received by the Liaison Officer, Assistant Liaison Officers, and officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), CISF, Air India, and AIASL.
The service operated two sorties during the day, carrying a total of 128 passengers in both directions.
On the Kargil ...
Kargil, February 11/ VOL News Desk/ In Kargil , the 17th CEC Cup Ice Hockey Championship began today at the Ice Hockey Rink, Biamathang, Kargil, with great enthusiasm among players and sports enthusiasts.
A total of 29 men’s teams and 4 women’s teams from various parts of Kargil district are participating in the prestigious tournament, showcasing the growing passion for ice hockey in the region.
Acting Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, was the Chief Guest on t...
Kargil, February 11/ VOL News Desk/ On the occasion of the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, a grand and historic rally titled “Youmullah” was taken out at the district headquarters of Kargil. The programme was organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Kargil, and witnessed the participation of thousands of followers of Wilayat and Imamat, lovers of Ahlul Bayt (AS), scholars, students, women, and children.
From around 10:30 a.m., devotees from various ...
Kargil, February 10/ VOL News Desk/The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Kargil has successfully concluded an intensive 8-day workshop on Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning. The workshop conducted in two phases as a part of its winter training initiatives, was designed to equip educators with the tools to foster compassion, emotional resilience, and ethical awareness in the modern classroom.
The SEE Learning curriculum, an evidence-based approach to holistic e...
Kargil, February 10/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration Kargil, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Kargil and the Cyber Cell Police Department, organised a Cyber Security Awareness Programme for various district officials to mark the celebration of Safer Internet Day.
The theme of the programme was “Smart Tech, Safe Choice: Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI,” highlighting the importance of adopting technology wisely while ensuring safety in the ...
Kargil, February 10/ VOL News Desk/ Executive Councillor for Tourism, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz today attended the closing ceremony of a 15-day Ice Hockey Training-cum-Tournament for girls, organised by the District Hub for Women, Mission Shakti, Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, Kargil, in collaboration with the District Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) Kargil and the Ice Hockey Association Kargil.
The programme was organised under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme wi...
New Delhi, February 09/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today met Hon’ble Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, at New Delhi and held detailed discussions on issues concerning the welfare and development of Kargil district.
During the meeting, the CEC highlighted key matters related to minority welfare including establishment o...
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...
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...
