Kargil, October 25, 2025: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon today distributed induction cookstoves to beneficiaries under the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) launched by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and State Designated Agency, Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD).
The distribution ceremony was attended by Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba, Councillors Aga Syed Ahmed Razvi, Altaf Hussain, Abdul Wahid, and Ka...
Kargil, October 24/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off a training-cum-exposure visit of farmers to Jammu and Kashmir, organized by the Department of Horticulture, Kargil under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) 2025–26.
A total of 75 farmers from various regions of Kargil district are participating in this exposure tour. The initiative aims to enhance their knowledge, skills, and p...
Kargil, October 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Jan Hit Camp, an integrated mega awareness and outreach programme aimed at reaching unemployed youth, artisans, and entrepreneurs of far-flung areas, concluded successfully today at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium, Kargil. The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh graced the valedictory session as the Chief Guest, marking the successful culmination of the month-long initiative held across 31 Gram Panchayats from 10th September to 16th October ...
October 20, 2025: The wedding season in Kargil district is at its peak, filling streets and highways with vibrant celebrations. From narrow lanes to main roads, the atmosphere is festive — one wedding procession after another moves through the town, with convoys of vehicles carrying guests to different villages and localities.
As night falls, Kargil echoes with religious songs, qawwalis, and wedding melodies, blaring from loudspeakers as processions pass by. While these scenes reflect joy and...
Kargil, October 20, 2025: The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited both the old and new blocks of Kargil House Srinagar to assess the existing infrastructure and overall condition of the facilities.
During the inspection, Dr. Akhoon thoroughly reviewed the condition of the building, rooms, and amenities in both blocks. He expressed concern over the unsatisfactory state of maintenance and cleanliness of new block noting ...
Leh/Kargil, Oct 17/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, has announced that the Government of India has approved a judicial inquiry into the unfortunate incident of September 24, to be conducted by former Supreme Court Judge Dr. Justice B.S. Chauhan.
Dr. Kotwal also appealed to the people of Ladakh not to participate in large gatherings or protests, particularly the one called by the Apex Body of Leh and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA...
New Delhi, October 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, today met with the students of Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar at the Ladakh Bhawan, Kargil Wing, New Delhi. The students are currently on a study cum exposure tour aimed at enhancing their academic understanding and practical insights through interactions and institutional visits in the national capital.
During the interaction, Dr. Akhoon warm...
Kargil, Oct 17/ VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and the Apex Body of Leh have jointly called for a peaceful, silent protest and a three-hour blackout across Ladakh on Saturday to express solidarity with the families of martyrs, those critically injured, and the youth currently under detention.
As per the organizers, the silent march in Kargil will commence at Changraa Bazar at 10:00 a.m., where participants will gather before proceeding towards Zainabia Chowk and then ...
Kargil, October 15/ VOL News Desk/ The National School of Drama (NSD), through its Theatre in Education (TIE) Centre, Srinagar inaugurated a 20 Days Production Oriented Theatre Workshop at Govt. Middle School (GMS), Goma Minjee, Kargil.
The initiative, a collaboration with GMS Goma Minjee and the J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, aims to enhance life and personality development skills in children through theatre pedagogy.
The workshop commenced today at the KGBV Hall, Goma Minje...
Kargil, October 15/ VOL News Desk/ A comprehensive Civil-Military Health Initiative under the banner “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan – Life is Beautiful with Family” was successfully organized today at Karkit Majdass, Kargil. The camp was a joint effort of the Chanigund Battalion, Kargil, in coordination with the Military Hospital Kargil and the District Hospital Kargil, aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and fostering stronger civil-military relations.
The event was attended...
