Kargil, April 26/ VOL News Desk/ The District Congress Committee (DCC) Kargil has strongly opposed the Union Territory Administration’s proposal to form a Joint Venture between the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), in which REC would hold a 51% majority stake in Ladakh’s power sector.
In a press release issued on Sunday, DCC Kargil described the proposed move as anti-people and against the long-term interests of the region. The committee s...
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National Panchayati Raj Day Observed Across Kargil District
Kargil, April 24, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ National Panchayati Raj Day was observed across various Panchayats of Kargil district with enthusiasm and active public participation, reaffirming the commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy.
The day was marked by the organisation of programmes at various blocks, including TSG, Apati-Sodh, Lotsum, Barsoo, Shargole and Kargil, as well as in Bhimbat, Chowkiyal, Shakar, Rambirpura, Pandrass, Mushkoo, Holiyal, Taisuru and Pashkum Panchayats.
...DC Kargil Reviews Implementation of Digital Learning Initiatives at Balvatika Level
Kargil, April 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar was held today to discuss the implementation of digital learning initiatives at the foundational (Balvatika) level across the district.
During the meeting, it was informed that under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, approximately 395 Smart TVs have been provided to schools. Emphasis was laid on the effective utilization of these resources for early childhood educat...
DC Kargil Reviews Arrangements for Smooth Transportation of Hajj Pilgrims 2026
Kargil, April 21, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, chaired a meeting today to review arrangements for the smooth transportation of Hajj Pilgrims 2026 from Kargil to Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by SSP Kargil, Sh. Nitin Yadav, IPS; Chairman, Hajj Committee Ladakh, Mohd Ali Majaz; ADC Kargil, Sh. Shabbir Hussain, JKAS; and Executive Officer, Hajj Committee Ladakh, Zakir Hussain.
It was decided that the flag-off of Hajj pilgrims will...
Tehsil-Level Poshan Pakhwada & Early Child Marriage Awareness Program Organised by ICDS Project Shargole
Kargil, April 20, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ ICDS Project Shargole organised a Tehsil-level awareness program on Poshan Pakhwada & Early Child Marriage at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Shargole. The event was held in collaboration with District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Kargil and Govt. HSS Shargole, with the aim of raising wide awareness among children, adolescents, and the general public.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from Dr. Niyaz (Chairperson DCPU Kargil) as resource person,...
LAHDC-KSSRB Conducts Graduate-Level Recruitment Exam Smoothly Across 28 Centres
Kargil, April 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council–Kargil Subordinate Staff Recruitment Board (LAHDC-KSSRB) successfully conducted the examination for graduate-level posts today.
More than 6,100 candidates applied for 83 graduate-level posts, out of which over 5,100 candidates appeared in the examination. The exam was conducted in a single shift from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
The exam was conducted smoothly across 28 centres in the district. To ensure a f...
Bazm-e-Adab hosts seminar, mushaira on life and teachings of Ayatollah Khamenei in Kargil
Kargil, 19 April 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Bazm-e-Adab, the literary wing of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Kargil, organised a seminar-cum-poetic symposium at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall on Sunday, focusing on the life and teachings of Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.
The event brought together prominent poets and literary figures from across Kargil, who paid tribute to the Supreme Leader through poetry and scholarly reflections.
Poets who presented their works included Haji Qalbi Ali...
Following LG’s Directions, Kargil DC Leads Development Push in Drass Region
Kargil, April 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Following the directions of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, the Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a meeting to deliberate on key developmental initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable infrastructure, tourism, and ecological conservation in the Drass region.
During the meeting, the DC directed concerned departments to undertake a drone survey along a 2-kilometre stretch of the Drass River towards Minimarg to identify feasibl...
DC Kargil Reviews Progress of Aspirational Block Karsha in Zanskar
Kargil, April 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a review meeting on the Aspirational Block Programme for Karsha block of Zanskar at his office chamber today.
The meeting was attended by senior district officers, while Sub-Divisional Magistrate Zanskar and other block-level officials joined through virtual mode.
During the meeting, a detailed review of key sectors including health, nutrition, education, agriculture, water supply, and fi...
Smooth Conduct of Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026 in Kargil District
Kargil, April 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026 successfully conducted in all 33 sampled schools in Kargil district, marking a significant milestone in strengthening evidence-based assessment practices in the district. The study was carried out smoothly, efficiently, and without any reported technical disruptions.
The Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026 is a large-scale national assessment conducted in India by PARAKH NCERT, New Delhi to evaluate how w...