Kargil, April 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today visited District Hospital Kargil to review and inspect the preparations and arrangements ahead of the visit of the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri V.K. Saxena.
During the visit, Dr. Akhoon conducted a comprehensive inspection of the hospital premises, particularly in view of the proposed renaming of District Hospital Kargil as Qambar Ali Akhoon Memorial Ho...
April 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Apricot Blossom Festival was held at Dha-Bema Lasthang and was graced by the State Election Commissioner of UT Ladakh- Shri Sudhanshu Pandey (IAS, Retd.), Secretary to the Commission- Sh. Shiv Kumar Gupta, Private Secretary, Sh. R.M Bhisht, Mr. Tsering Paldan(JKAS) Director Tourism, SDM Khaltsi- Mr. Mohammad Sharif, and Ms. Padma Angmo (JKAS), Assistant Director Tourism.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Assistant Director, Ms. Padma ...
Drass, April 08, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A public outreach programme titled “Khidmat-e-Awaam” was successfully organized today at Matayen in Drass Subdivision of Kargil District, witnessing significant participation from local residents as well as officials from various government departments.
The programme was organized by the District Administration with the objective of promoting good governance and ensuring the delivery of government services at the doorstep of the people. The initiative...
Kargil, April 08, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing Khidmat-e-Awaam initiative, a public outreach programme under Prashan Gaon Ki Ore was conducted today at Panchayat Ghar Thangdumbur, Sankoo.
The programme witnessed the presence of Worthy SDM Sankoo, Shri Waseem Ramzan Dar (JKAS) and all officers of Sub Division Sankoo.
At the outset, all officers and the general public of village Thangdumbur were warmly welcomed on behalf of the Sankoo Administration. Thereafter, officers f...
Kargil, April 08, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Under the initiative “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore”, the Khidmat-e-Awam Programme was organised today at village Shilekchey where officials of the District Administration reached out to the public at their doorsteps to address grievances on the spot.
The day-long public outreach programme was led by Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Kargil, Jahangir Akhoon, including Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin BDO Kargil and officers grom various departments including PD...
Kargil, April 7, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Director School Education Ladakh, Sh. Imteeaz Kacho, paid an official visit to DIET Kargil today, where he conducted an interactive meeting with the faculty and reviewed the overall functioning and progress of the institute.
The visit commenced with a warm reception by the DIET faculty under the leadership of Principal, Sh. S.D. Namgail. This was followed by a demonstration of a Science Activity Kit by faculty member Mehboob Ali, showcasing innova...
Kargil, April 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Additional District Development Commissioner, Kargil, Sh. Ghulam Mohd (JKAS) chaired a meeting regarding Minor and Major Khuls today at NIC Hall, Baroo.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the current status of irrigation khuls across the district. It was informed that mechanical support in the form of machines will be provided wherever feasible to address blockages and restoration works. The issue of a proper format for assessing d...
Drass, April 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Himalayan Citizen Science and Biodiversity Centre of Government Degree College Drass organized a Conservation Awareness Workshop on the theme “Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation with the Indian Army.” The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and experts.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Principal, Nasirul Mehdi Shabani, who highlighted the ecological sensitivity of Ladakh and stresse...
The Educators Association of Kargil held a press conference to highlight concerns over the recently introduced teacher transfer policy, pointing out several gaps and demanding revisions.
The Educator Association acknowledged the efforts of the Deputy Commissioner and the Hill Council for formulating a transfer policy for the first time in Kargil’s history. However, representatives alleged that key stakeholders—particularly the association itself—were not consulted during the drafting process....
VOL News Desk/ A large protest rally was held in Kargil to commemorate the children reportedly killed in airstrikes in Minab, drawing participation from thousands of school students.
The rally was organised by the Mutahhary Educational Society in memory of around 180 children killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28.
According to organisers, the procession began at Kargil Taxi Stand and included students from nearly 15 schools affiliated with the Mutahhary Society. Participants carried p...
