Kargil, Sept 1/ VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced a major rally in Kargil on September 10 and a foot march from Kargil to Leh starting September 11 in support of Ladakh’s four-point agenda, including statehood, the Sixth Schedule, justice for the victims of the September 24 incidents, and other demands. The padyatra will conclude with a major programme in Leh on September 24.
Addressing a press conference in Kargil, KDA Co-Chairman Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai s...
Kargil, August 31, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended a career counselling seminar organised by exceptional IAS Academy in collaboration with Jamiatul Ulama Isna Ashariya Kargil Ladakh, aimed at guiding students and aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and other competitive examinations.
The CEC was the Chief Guest on the occasion, while Member of Parliament Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa ...
By Syed Hashim Rizvi
The Suru Summer Festival 2026, held on August 26 and 27 at the picturesque Damsna Spang in Kargil district, has emerged as an important initiative to promote tourism, culture and adventure sports in the Suru Valley. The two-day festival was inaugurated by Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of the LAHDC Kargil, and witnessed the participation of a large number of locals as well as domestic and foreign tourists.
The primary objective of the fe...
Kargil, August 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The 2nd Suru Summer Festival commenced today with a strong focus on promoting Kargil as a premier sustainable, cultural and adventure tourism destination, while creating greater livelihood and employment opportunities for local communities.
As part of the event, various adventure activities were organised at different locations. A cycle rally was held from the University of Ladakh campus to Ashina; paragliding was conducted at Tsunchay Doks, Namsuru...
Kargil, August 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A literary and cultural event titled “Kargil–Adab-o-Saqafat 2026” was organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil at the college premises on Wednesday.
Brigadier Aashish Anil Joshi was the Chief Guest, while Colonel Manoj Rathi and Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, GDC Kargil, were among the distinguished guests.
The programme began with a visit to an exhibition showcasing academic and creative project...
Kargil, August 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A two-day Integrated and Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) began at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall in Kargil today. The programme was inaugurated by Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councillor (Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Power Development Department, FCS&CA, Information and ZDA) LAHDC Kargil.
The programme, aimed to create awareness about t...
Kargil, August 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today paid a courtesy call on Chief General Manager, Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Sunit Kumar. Cluster Head of J&K Bank, Kargil, Ishfaq Sarwar Malik, was also present during the meeting.
During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon discussed various issues concerning J&K Bank’s banking services in Kargil, along with ongoing and proposed projects under the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsi...
Leh, Aug 19, KNT/ VOL News Desk/ Outstanding sportspersons in Ladakh will now have a 4 per cent horizontal reservation in direct recruitment to Group ‘C’ non-gazetted government posts, following approval of the new reservation framework by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena.
With the approval, Ladakh becomes the first Union Territory in the country to provide a fixed 4 per cent reservation for sportspersons in government jobs, according to the administration.
The Union Territory Administr...
Kargil, August 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Executive Councillor for Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) and Public Health Engineering (PHE), LAHDC Kargil, Altaf Hussain, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting following the allocation of portfolios, taking stock of ongoing schemes, pending works and key departmental issues across Kargil.
The Superintending Engineers of I&FC and PHE presented detailed updates on ongoing schemes, pending DPRs, liabilities, works already accorded and tendere...
Kargil, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today chaired the inaugural meeting of District TB Mukt Bharat Committee and to review the implementation and progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in the district at his office chamber.
The meeting was attended by the CMO Kargil, CMO Drass, DTO Kargil, CO NCC 2nd Battalion, District Programme Coordinator, WHO-TB Consultant, District Youth Services & Sports Officer, District Youth Officer (M...
