Kargil, November 15/ VOL News Desk/ The 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the revered tribal freedom fighter and social reformer was commemorated with great respect and enthusiasm today at the Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The event was organized by Tribal Research Institute, University of Ladakh in collaboration with Social and Tribal Welfare Department in to honor his extraordinary contributions to India’s freedom struggle and his relentless efforts to safeguard tribal rights, cul...
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Kargil Administration Pioneers Fair Access with First-Ever Hostel Entrance Examination
Kargil, November 16, 2025 – The District Administration, LAHDC Kargil, today successfully conducted its first-ever written entrance examination for admission to the Kargil Boys’ and Girls’ Hostels in Srinagar and Jammu, a landmark initiative that saw the participation of 415 students.
This crucial step officially marks the implementation of the new Hostel Admission Guidelines, which are specifically designed to establish a transparent, fair, and uniform system for hostel access, thereby ...
Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Celebrated at Rangdum with Focus on Wetland Conservation
Kargil, November 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Wildlife Division Kargil, in collaboration with local community representatives, celebrated Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas today at Rangdum. The event aimed to honour the rich tribal heritage of the region while highlighting the importance of conserving its unique natural ecosystems, particularly the high-altitude wetlands.
A key highlight of the programme was an informative session by wildlife staff, who spoke on the critical role wetlands play as the “lun...
Administrative Secretary Sanjit Rodrigues Tours Drass Sub Division to Review Tourism Projects
Kargil, November 16/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, Administrative Secretary for Tourism & Culture, and Information & Public Relations, conducted an extensive tour of the Drass Subdivision and other key tourist attraction sites to review tourism-related projects.
The Secretary was accompanied by Rakesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner/ CEO, LAHDC Kargil. Other officials included Er. Syed Mehdi, Executive Engineer, KDA; Er. Mansoor Hussain, Executive Engineer, R&B Kargil; and Mohd Al...
Fateh Cup Kargil 2025 Concludes with Grand Tribute to the Martyrs of 1948 and 1999
Kargil, November 14/ VOL News Desk/ The first edition of the Fateh Cup Kargil 2025, organized as a tribute to the martyrs of 1948 and 1999, concluded at the Austro Turf Kargil with remarkable enthusiasm and participation. A total of eight football clubs showcased their skill, discipline, and team spirit throughout the tournament.
The final match was contested between Sheen Football Club Saliskot and RLC Baroo, where RLC Baroo clinched an emphatic victory with a 6–1 scoreline, lifting the ...
Zanskar’s Traditional ‘Local Butter (Zanskar Mar)’ Secures FSSAI Registration, Boosting Indigenous Branding Efforts
Kargil, November 14/ VOL News Desk/ Under the guidance of the Worthy Secretary, Higher Education Department, UT Ladakh, and the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, Government Model Degree College Zanskar, the college has successfully registered “Local Butter (Zanskar Mar)” with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
This achievement marks an important step toward branding one of the most valuable yet unrecognized traditional products of the Zanskar Valley. Z...
Special Training Program for AEROs, BLO Supervisors, DEOs on Handling of Various Election Apps
Kargil, November 12, 2025: A Special Training Program for Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), Booth Level Officer (BLO) Supervisors, and Data Entry Operators (DEOs) of Kargil District on the handling of various election-related applications was successfully conducted today at the Conference Hall, Baroo.
The training was organized by the District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner), Kargil, as part of the pre-preparatory exercise for the upcoming Special Intensive Revisio...
LG Kavinder Gupta Reaffirms Focus on Public Welfare and Inclusive Development in Kargil
Kargil, November 11/ VOL News Desk/ Several delegations from different parts of Kargil today met the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at Raj Niwas, Kargil.
Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Shri Rakesh Kumar, and Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shri Nitin Yadav, were also present during the meetings.
A delegation comprising Mohd Afzal and Mohd Kazim from the Medical Department met the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and put forth their requests regarding t...
Sankoo Campus, GDC Kargil Organises Awareness Programme on Legal Awareness
Kargil, November 11, 2025: The Sankoo Campus of Government Degree College Kargil, under the aegis of its outreach and extension activities, organized a Legal Awareness Programme today in collaboration with the Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Sankoo.
The event was graced by Madam Deldan Angmo, Munsif Judge, Tehsil Legal Services Sankoo & Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board Kargil, as the Chief Guest and Key Speaker for the occasion.
In her keynote address, Hon’ble Munsif Judge...
Book Release Ceremony of “Rehnuma-e-Phrin” Held at Kargil
Kargil, November 11/ VOL News Desk/ The book release ceremony of “Rehnuma-e-Phrin”, authored by renowned Purgi poet Haji Mohammad Hussain Rehnuma, was organized by the Purig Cultural and Literary Society (PCLS) Kargil in collaboration with Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (LAACL) Kargil.
The event was graced by Haji Hanifa Jan, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Ladakh, as the Chief Guest. Among the distinguished guests were Khadim Hussain, Councillor Baroo-Minji Constituency, and ...