KARGIL, JAN 16/ VOL News Desk/ Lt Governor of Ladakh Shri Kavinder Gupta today underlined the immense potential of ice hockey and other winter sports in Ladakh, stating that the region’s unique climate, geography and resilient youth provide a natural advantage to emerge as a premier hub for winter sports in the country.
The Lt Governor was speaking while addressing the Closing Ceremony of the 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship 2026 at Kargil.
In the men’s final, ITBP defeated Ladakh Sc...
Ladakh – January 17, 2026 – In response to growing concerns from families, Ladakh’s Member of Parliament, Mohmmad Haneefa has provided an update on the welfare of Ladakhi residents currently in Iran, emphasizing close coordination with Indian authorities to monitor the situation.
MP Haneefa, who has been receiving regular inquiries from worried family members, stated that he is maintaining constant communication with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). He has also engaged directly...
The Syed Zahoor Qasim Library, a joint collaboration of the Khawaja Ghulam-us-Saiyidain Library (KGSL) and the All Students Union Stakpa (ASUS), was inaugurated at Stakpa in the presence of students, elders, youth, and children of the village.
Chairman Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Kargil graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion Sheikh Sadiq Rajayi emphasised that libraries play a foundational role in shaping thoughtful, informed, and responsible individuals. He ap...
Kargil, January 15/ VOL News Desk/ The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil organised a farewell function in honour of the promotion and transfer of the Chief Planning Officer, Kargil, Mr. Abdul Hadi who has been appointed as Joint Director, Planning, Monitoring & Development (PM&MD), Union Territory of Ladakh.
Addressing the gathering, the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, commended the outgoing officer for his sincere and dedicated servic...
Kargil, January 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Department, UT Ladakh, Mozes Kunzang, along with Joint Director Sports Ladakh, Tahir Hussain Zabdavi, today attended the final match of the Women’s Ice Hockey competition at Biamathang Ice Hockey Rink, Kargil, held as part of the 5th LG Ladakh Ice Hockey Championship 2026.
On the occasion, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Kargil, besides other officials, sports enthusiasts were present....
Kargil, January 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Various delegations called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today in Kargil.
A delegation of JCB owners, led by Gulzar Hussain, raised issues regarding services rendered during an operation carried out by the Army.
Another delegation, represented by Mohammad Ali from Yurbaltak, sought financial assistance and work opportunities due to his disability.
A delegation comprising agricultural landowners from Pash...
In Kargil, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) organized a grand rally and gathering after noon prayers to express unwavering support for the Islamic Republic of Iran, the system of Wilayat-e-Faqih, and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Thousands of participants, including men, women, scholars, and representatives from various social and religious groups, marched from Jamia Masjid through the main market to the Old Taxi Stand. They carried portraits of Khamenei and placards declarin...
Kargil, January 14/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today chaired a meeting to discuss the GIS-based Master Plan 2050 for Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor Kacho Mohd Feroz, Councillor Town Haji Abbas, Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Joint Director Finance Iftikhar Hussain, Joint Director Planning Abdul Hadi, Executive Officer Municipal Committee Kargil Arifa Iqbal Lone, Executive Engineer R&B, Technical Dire...
Kargil, January 13, 2026/ VOL News Desk / The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil hosted a dinner party at Hotel The Kargil in honour of Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, IAS, following his assumption of charge as the new Chief Secretary.
The dinner was attended by the Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon; Executive Councillors holding the portfolios of Public Health Engineering & I&FC, Rural Development, ...
Kargil, January 12, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, in the presence of Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Mr. Ashish Kundra (IAS) today inaugurated the 5th LG Ice Hockey Tournament 2026 here at Ice Hockey Rink, Biamathang, Kargil.
On the occasion, the CEC warmly welcomed the newly appointed Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Mr. Ashish Kundra, and expressed optimism for working in close coordination with LAHDC Kargil for the ov...
