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,...
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...
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...
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...
Leh, Oct 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary/Chairman, Ladakh Staff Selection Subordinate Services Board (LSSSSB), Dr Pawan Kotwal, today chaired the 6th meeting of the Board to review matters related to the conduct and scheduling of forthcoming examinations.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioners/Chairman of the District Boards, Leh and Kargil, along with senior officers of the Administration and members of the Board.
During the meeting, the Board deliberated upon the...
Kargil, October 29/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today successfully resolved the long-pending dispute between the villages of Youljuk and Khows in the Suru region.
An official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between representatives of both villages, outlining that the crade construction work along the Suru River will be carried out simultaneously and equally on both sides of the river. The MoU further stipulates...
Kargil, October 29/ VOL News Desk/ In view of the upcoming mock exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN), the 13th Battalion, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a Table Top Exercise (TTE) today at Conference Hall Baroo today.
The TTE was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner/CEO,DDMA, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho and attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kargil, Jahangeer Akhone; Headquarter Assistant to DC/DDMO-Kargil; District Social Welfare ...
Kargil, October 28/ VOL News Desk/ The Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) of Kargil District met under the chairpersonship of the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC- Kargil on 25.10.2025 and approved 139 Time-Bound Promotions (TBPs) and 7 Functional Promotions of officials working in various Departments against District- cadre posts. The meeting was attended by the Chief Controller Finance, LAHDC-Kargil, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Kargil, and Sectoral Heads of the respective concerned D...
Leh, October 28, 2025: Secretary, Higher Education, Smt. Bhanu Prabha today held a press conference at her office complex to brief the media about the REWA 2.0 Scheme launched by the Department of Higher Education, UT Ladakh.
Addressing the media, the Secretary informed that the Department has launched the REWA 2.0 Scheme exclusively for UPSC aspirants of Ladakh. The online application portal for the scheme will remain open from October 17 to October 31, 2025, for submission of applicatio...
Kargil, October 28/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Member of Parliament (MP), accompanied by government officials, concluded an extensive one-day tour of the Chuli Skambo Constituency to review ongoing developmental projects and directly address public grievances across multiple villages.
The MP underscored that unity and cooperation are fundamental to progress, stating, “development depends on the public; and disputes delay progress.” He highlighted the immense potential of the region in hor...
