The event was graced by Aga Syed Mujtaba, Hon’ble Executive Councillor (Agriculture), LAHDC Kargil, as the Chief Guest. Among the other dignitaries present were Prof. T.H. Masoodi, Nodal Coordinator, RCFC; Dr. Mohammad Mehdi, Chief Scientist and Head, KVK (Zanskar); Dr. Faizan Ahmad, Dean, SAS&T,Kargil, University of Ladakh; Shri Ashiq Hussain, Chief Agriculture Officer, Kargil; Shri Ali Raza, Chief Horticulture Officer, Kargil; and Shri Niyaz Hussain, Ranger, Forest Department, Kargil. Scie...
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Training Programme on SIR Mapping for BLOs Commences in Kargil
Kargil, November 03/ VOL News Desk/ Training programme for Booth Level Officers of Tai-Suru and Drass Tehsils was successfully conducted at Conference Hall, TFC Kargil.
The inaugural session was inaugurated by Master Trainer Mohd Amin election Assistant who emphasized the critical role of BLOs in maintaining the integrity of the electoral roll and the need for precise SIR mapping to avoid duplication or misallocation of voters.
Officials from the Election Department, Mr Karbalai demons...
CEC Kargil Inaugurates Macadamized Link Road at KVK Kargil
Kargil, November 01/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, inaugurated the newly macadamized link road at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil.
The inauguration marks the fulfillment of the Hon’ble CEC’s earlier commitment to KVK Kargil, aimed at improving accessibility and strengthening the institute’s agricultural research and outreach activities.
During the event, the Hon’ble CEC interacted with Prof. Nazir A...
MP Ladakh Jan Tours Barsoo Constituency; Becomes First MP Ladakh to Visit Last Village Itchoo
Kargil, November 2/ VOL News Desk/ Member of Parliament (MP) Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa Jan, today undertook an extensive tour of Barsoo Constituency, visiting several villages including the last village, Itchoo becoming the first MP from Ladakh to visit the area where road connectivity is yet to be established.
The MP was accompanied by Councillor Barsoo, SDM Sankoo, and district officers and officials from various departments.
At Bartoo, villagers raised demands for ST line shifting, sch...
Second Confluence of the Balti Community Held in Kargil, Ladakh
Kargil, November 2/ VOL News Desk/ The Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF), in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Ladakh and Territories of Indus (ABHLTI), successfully organized the Second Confluence of Balti Culture in Kargil on Sunday.
This event followed the first edition held in Uttarakhand in 2023, which was highly acclaimed for its success. The theme of this year’s confluence was “Reflecting on the Balti Cultural Heritage: Challenges and New Direct...
CEC Kargil Attends Culmination Ceremony of Teachers’ Training Program at DIET Kargil
Kargil, October 30/ Vol News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, attended the culmination ceremony of a three-day teachers’ training program held at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Kargil under the theme “Inspiring India in Research, Innovation and STEM Education.”
The training, organized from October 29 to 30, 2025, was conducted under the Teachers Development Strand – District Level Cascade Workshop in...
CEC Kargil Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Flags Off 4.5 Tons of Dried Seabuckthorn to Chandigarh
Kargil, November 1, 2025: In a significant step towards promoting local produce, entrepreneurship, and value addition in Ladakh, the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off the first consignment of 4.5 metric tons of dried Seabuckthorn from Kargil to Chandigarh.
Present on the occasion were Ali Raza, Chief Horticulture Officer Kargil; Dr. Faizan from the School of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kargil Ladakh; and Zakir Zaidi,...
CEC Kargil, Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, Graces Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Celebrations as Chief Guest
Kargil, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) celebrations were held with great patriotic fervor at District Police Lines, Kargil, marking the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The event commenced with a ceremonial parade by the Paramilitary Forces, Ladakh Police, and NCC cadets a...
UT Foundation Day celebrated at Kargil
Kargil, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration of Kargil celebrated the Union Territory Foundation Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour today at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The event began with the National Anthem, followed by a warm welcome to the guests.
The event was graced by Executive Councillor, LAHDC-Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, as the Chief Guest, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Ram Ragavan (IPS), as the Guest of Honour. Additional Dep...
MP Conducts Extensive Tour of various villages; Assures Swift Action on Public Issues
Shargole, October 30, 2025: The Hon’ble Member of Parliament for Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, conducted a comprehensive tour of Shargole Constituency along with government officials to assess ongoing developmental activities and interact with local residents. The visit covered Sapi, Fokar, Karamba, Khachay, and Serging villages, where the MP listened to public grievances and assured prompt redressal through coordination with the concerned departments.
During his interaction at Sapi, area coun...