Kargil, December 29/ VOL News Desk/ The University of Ladakh, in collaboration with iHub Divyasampark, IIT Roorkee, inaugurated a ten-day workshop on 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing at the Department of Computer Science & IT, Kargil Campus. The workshop attracted enthusiastic participation from students and professionals across Kargil, reflecting the region’s growing engagement with emerging technologies.
The inaugural session was graced by Dr. Jaffar Ali Khan, Deputy Controller of...
LEH, DEC 27/ VOL News Desk/ The creation of new five districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh will mark a historic step towards decentralised governance, equitable development and administrative justice for the people living in far-flung and border areas of the region. The long-awaited creation of new five districts is expected to bring governance closer to the people, improve access to essential services, and address long-standing developmental imbalances in Ladakh’s unique and challengin...
Kargil, December 27/ VOL News Desk/ The document verification process for candidates shortlisted for 10th and 12th level posts under the Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (KSSRB) was conducted smoothly and transparently on December 16th and 27th at the Tourist Facilitation Centre (TFC), Kargil.
The verification exercise was carried out by the respective Verification Boards in the presence of Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kach...
Kargil, Dec 27/ VOL News Desk/ Secretary Education UT Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, visited several schools in Kargil district today to assess infrastructure and initiate winter academic activities.
In the morning, she inspected PM SHRI High School Tacha, accompanied by Hon’ble EC Education LAHDC Kargil Sh. Zakir Hussain, EC Tourism Sh. Kacho Feroz, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Sh. Rakesh Kumar, IAS, Chief Education Officer Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, and other dignitaries. During the visit, she a...
Kargil, December 26/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended the inaugural ceremony of the newly constructed Indoor Stadium at Goma Kargil, marking a significant milestone in strengthening sports infrastructure in the district.
The project has been completed at a cost of ₹309.86 lakh and was executed by the Public Works Department (R&B). The inauguration ceremony was attended by Executive Councillor LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mo...
Kargil, December 26, 2025/ VOL News Desk/ In a proud achievement for the region, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil has been awarded the title of Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Ladakh, recognizing its exceptional efforts in agricultural extension and rural empowerment.
The prestigious award was presented to Dr. Nasreen Fatima, Head of KVK Kargil, at the three-day National Level Zonal Workshop of KVKs (Zone-1), hosted by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-J...
Kargil, December 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today emphasised that the UT Administration remains firmly committed to ensuring equitable and inclusive development across Ladakh, with special focus on people residing in far-flung, remote and border areas. He reiterated that development must not remain confined to urban centres but should reach the most difficult and inaccessible regions, so that every citizen of Ladakh benefits from progres...
Kargil, December 24/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a meeting at his office chamber in the Council Secretariat, Kargil, today to review and finalise arrangements for the Kargil–Srinagar–Jammu–Chandigarh AN-32 Winter Courier Service.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillors Kacho Mohd Feroz, Syed Mujtaba, Zakir Hussain, and Er. Phunchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; Senior...
Kargil, December 24/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the inaugural session of the 3 Tesla MRI facility at District Hospital Kargil.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Akhoon congratulated the people of Kargil on the installation of this state-of-the-art medical equipment at the district hospital. He termed the facility a major milestone in strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the region and said it would greatly ...
Kargil, Dec 23/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, attended the farewell ceremony to honour the outgoing Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS, on the occasion of his superannuation, in Kargil. The event was organised jointly by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, District Administration Kargil, and District Police Kargil.
The farewell dinner was a special tribute to Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS...
