Republic Day celebrated in Sub Division Drass with patriotic fervor

Kargil, January 26/ VOL News Desk/ The 77th Republic Day celebrated in Sub Division Drass, at Govt. Higher Secondary School Drass, today where SDM Drass, Shri Vishal Atri, JKAS was the chief guest.

The SDM unfurled the national flag at 11:00 a.m. and saluted at the march past presented by the contingent of Ladakh Police and students of various schools.

On the occasion, the chief guest wished a happy Republic Day and highlighted the importance of Republic Day and how our country became ...

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77th Republic Day Celebrated with Patriotic Fervour at Sankoo

Kargil, January 26/ VOL News Desk/ The 77th Republic Day celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic zeal in Sub Division Sankoo today at the Mini Stadium, Sankoo. The Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sankoo, Shri Waseem Ramzan Dar, JKAS, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

The Chief Guest unfurled the National Flag at 11:00 a.m. sharp and took the salute from the march-past contingents comprising Ladakh Police and students of various schools.

The programme commenced with the ceremonial ...

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EC Kacho Feroz Unfurls Tricolour at Council Secretariat on 77th Republic Day

Kargil, January 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz unfurled the National Tricolour on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day at the Council Secretariat, Kargil. The event was attended by council staff, officers from the police department, and other officials.

Speaking on the occasion, EC Kacho Mohd Feroz paid rich tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar for his remarkable contribution in drafting the Constitution of India. He said that the Constitution gua...

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Principal District & Sessions Judge Kargil Chairs Meeting to Finalise Arrangements for Republic Day 2026

Kargil, January 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting regarding the celebration of Republic Day 2026 was convened today under the chairmanship of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kargil, Sheikh Gowhar Hussain in his office chamber.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kargil; Additional Superintendent of Police, Kargil; President, Bar Association Kargil; a representative from the Deputy Commissioner Kargil; Information Officer Kargil; Executive Engineers from ...

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Traditional ‘Mamani’ Festival Celebrated with Fervour in Kargil

Kargil, January 20: As the region gradually moves towards the end of its harsh winter season, the traditional Mamani festival is being observed with religious devotion and cultural enthusiasm across most parts of Kargil district.

With the local winter period (Mamani) entering its final phase, residents marked the occasion on Sunday by holding Mamani rituals in various areas of the district. As part of the observance, people visited graveyards to offer Fatiha for their departed relatives. This...

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EC Kacho Feroz Inaugurates 15-Day Ice Hockey Training-cum-Tournament for Girls in Kargil

Kargil, January 21, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz today inaugurated the 15-day Ice Hockey Training-cum-Tournament for girls, which is participated by around 50 girls.

The training programme is being organised under the banner of Mission Shakti , Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme by the District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Department of Social & Tribal Welfare, Kargil, in collaboration with the District Youth Services & Sports Office, Kargil, and ...

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ADC Kargil flags-off Boys Handball team for 69th National School Games

Kargil, January 20/ VOL News Desk/ Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho flagged off the Under-19 Boys Handball team today to represent Ladakh in the 69th National School Games scheduled to be held in Gujarat from January 26 to January 31.

The ADC was informed that a total of 15 students will represent Ladakh at the national level, including 09 players from Kargil district and 06 players from Leh district.

During the brief interaction with the players, the ADC encouraged...

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CEC Kargil Holds Courtesy Meeting with DGP Ladakh in Leh

Leh, January 20/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, held a courtesy meeting with the newly appointed Director General of Police, UT Ladakh, Shri Mukesh Singh, IPS, during his visit to Leh. 

Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon welcomed the DGP and expressed hope for further strengthening of the Police Department in Ladakh. Matters related to policing, public safety in Kargil district, and other issues of mutual interest were discussed. ...

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IT Department, in collaboration with NeGD–MeitY, launches two-day Cyber Resilience & AI Workshop in Kargil

Kargil, January 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Information Technology Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), today inaugurated a two-day workshop on Cyber Resilience at the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil. The workshop is aimed at strengthening cyber awareness and enhancing the operational preparedness of police officers of the Police Department, Kargil. 

Nota...

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ADC Kargil chairs meeting to review arrangements for 16th National Voters’ Day

Kargil, January 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho today chaired a meeting to review preparations and arrangements for the celebration of the 16th National Voters’ Day meant to be held on 25 January 2026 at the Ice Hockey Rink, Byamathang, Kargil.

The meeting was attended by Tehsildar, Kargil; Deputy District Election Officer; Executive Engineer, Mechanical; Executive Engineer, PDD; Executive Engineer, PHE; District Youth Officer, NYK; repr...

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