Kargil, April 14, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today handed over appointment letters to 200 newly appointed government employees at a Rozgar Mela held at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall Kargil.
The HLG congratulated the newly appointed employees on successfully clearing the competitive process. He extended his heartfelt congratulations not only to the selected candidates but also to their families, acknowledging their support, sacrifices, ...
Kargil, April 14/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today attended the renaming ceremony of the District Hospital Kargil, which has been named in honour of late Qamar Ali Akhoon, a respected social worker and public leader who made invaluable contributions to the region.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor extended greetings to public representatives, administrative secretaries, senior officers, doctors, medical staff, technicians, nur...
Kargil, April 13, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Central Administrative Tribunal, Srinagar Bench, is scheduled to commence its sitting at Kargil from April 15 to April 17, 2026.
On their arrival at the Tourist Facilitation Centre (TFC), Kargil, the Hon’ble Members of the Central Administrative Tribunal Srinagar Bench—Justice Ritu Tagore, Member (Judicial), and Prashant Kumar, Member (Administrative)—were accorded a warm reception by Shri Qureshi Tariq Mehmood, Administrative Secretary, Law, Uni...
Kargil, April 12, 2025/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated the Hajj Orientation and Training Programme for Hajj–2026 (Hijri 1447) at Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
The programme, organised by the Hajj Committee Kargil, was conducted for all selected pilgrims from across Kargil district to prepare them for the sacred pilgrimage.
The programme commenced with the recitation of verses from the H...
Leh, April 11/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the Apricot Blossom–Chuli Mendok Festival at Darchiks, celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and vibrant traditions.
The Lieutenant Governor and First Lady Smt Sangeeta Saxena were accorded a warm welcome upon their arrival at Darchiks by the local community.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor expressed deep admira...
Kargil, April 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinay Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the newly constructed Rural Development Department (RDD) Complex and the District Resource Centre at Kurbathang, along with the Co-Working Space at Kargil.
The RDD Building, constructed at a cost of 19.56 crores, incorporates all key officers under a single roo,f including Directorate, Assistant Commissioner Development, District Panchayat Officer and other...
Kargil, April 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today laid the foundation stone for the development and beautification of rGyal Khatoon Park and Sher Bagh Park at Kargil. Both parks will be developed under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme.
The rGyal Khatoon Park project is being developed at a cost of 2.98 crores and will be completed in a period of 18 months. The park covers an area of 25,250 sq. metres (2.525 Ha). Adjacent to this ...
Kargil, April 12, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the series of events held across the UT of Ladakh in connection with the ongoing Apricot Blossom Festival, 2026, Tourism Department Kargil curated a range of activities across the picturesque apricot belt of Karkitchoo, Chanigund, Hardass, Handurman, Kharoul, Shilikchey and adjoining villages here today.
Apricot Blossom Festival, 2026 showcasing the celebration of one of nature’s most enchanting season continues to captivate visitors with...
Kargil, April 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation of villagers from Lababs Barsoo called on the Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today to apprise him of several pressing issues concerning their area.
During the interaction, the delegation highlighted key concerns, particularly the need for a solar lift irrigation scheme and the augmentation of drinking water facilities in the village. They emphasized that the absence of adequate irri...
Kargil, April 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today welcomed the newly posted Joint Director, Planning/ Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Kargil, Kacho Mohd Hussain, on his joining.
Dr. Akhoon congratulated him on his new assignment and emphasized the key role of the Planning Department in ensuring effective and inclusive development across the district. He stressed timely execution, transparency, and coordination among de...
