CEC Kargil, Heritage Site of Akhoon Sharif at Stangkung, Reviews R&B Works in Suru Valley

Sankoo, October 09/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Stangkung village, where he inspected the preservation and development work at the Tomb of Akhoon Mohd Sharif — an important historical and religious heritage site.

During the visit, local residents expressed concerns regarding the quality of the ongoing work and requested proper implementation of the project being executed under the Kargil Development Auth...

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Ladakh Returns to Normalcy: LG Gupta Commends Cooperation

Leh, Oct 09/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant development reflecting the return of peace and stability, the Union Territory of Ladakh has witnessed complete restoration of normalcy with uninterrupted internet services, smooth functioning of educational institutions, and resumption of public transport and other civic activities, as restrictions in Ladakh have been lifted in view of the people’s cooperation and responsible behavior.

Chairing a high-level security review meeting here today, t...

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President Bar Association Kargil Meets CAT Judicial and Administrative Members

The President of the Bar Association Kargil, Advocate Riyaz Ahmad Khan,along with General Secretary Advocate Talip Hussain and  Advocate Asgar Yarkeen,held a meeting with Hon’ble Judicial Member Mr. Latif Ahmad and Administrative Member Mr. Prashant Kumar of the  Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) at the Tourist Facilitation Centre (TFC), Kargil.During the meeting OSD to Law secretary Stanzin Chostak was also present 

During the meeting,  Advocate Riyaz Ahmad Khan warmly welcomed the H...

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LG Kavinder Gupta Vows to Make Ladakh a World-Class Winter Tourism Hub

Leh, Oct 06/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, emphasised transforming Ladakh into a top winter tourism and adventure sports hub, highlighting the need for sustainable development, modern infrastructure, promotion of local talent, and creating employment opportunities while preserving the region’s unique natural and cultural heritage.

The Hon’ble Lt Governor chaired a meeting attended by Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary, and Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Secr...

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DC Kargil Chairs Meeting to Review Physical and Financial Status of RDD District Capex

Kargil, Oct 06/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today chaired a meeting at the Conference Hall, Baroo, to review the physical and financial progress of Rural Development Department works under the District Capex Budget for the financial year 2025 – 26.

The meeting was attended by the Joint Director Planning, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Kargil, Executive Engineers, Block Development Officers (BDOs) of all blocks, and AEEs/JEs of the Rural Engineer...

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GDC Kargil Launches the third Issue of College Magazine, “Kaliman”

Kargil, Oct 04/ VOL News Desk/ The annual magazine of Government Degree College Kargil  “Kaliman” was launched today by Honb’le Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC-Kargil Dr. Mohammad Jaffar Akhone in presence of Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC-Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS). 

Principal GDC Kargil Disket Angmo (who holds the additional charge of Superintendent, ITI-Kargil and the editorial team of the magazine were also present during the releasing ceremony. 

The Hon’ble CEC and DC Kar...

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Human-animal conflicts addressed at National Wildlife Week 2025 event held at Drass

Kargil, Oct 04/ VOL News Desk/ On the third day of the National Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations, the Wildlife Protection Division, Kargil, organized a series of educational and interactive programmes at Government Middle School, Bhimbet, and Government Degree College, Drass.

At Bhimbet, the wildlife staff sensitized students on issues related to human–animal conflict and facilitated a field visit for brown bear sighting, providing them with firsthand exposure to wildlife conservation prac...

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Wildlife Protection Division Kargil organises awareness program at Stakpa school 

Kargil, Oct 03/ VOL News Desk/ The Wildlife Protection Division, Kargil, on the second day of the Wildlife Week–2025 celebrations, organized a series of awareness activities at Government Middle School, Stakpa. The programme featured a painting competition, an interactive session, and training in the making of felted toys.

The event witnessed the active participation of around 40 students and their teachers. Along with representatives of the Wildlife Department, Mohd. Kazim, a member of W...

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ICDS Project Shargole Celebrates Poshan Maah, Sewa Parv; Distributes Vidyarambh Certificates

Kargil, Oct 03/ VOL News Desk/ The ICDS Project Shargole celebrated Poshan Maah and Sewa Parv at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Shargole under the supervision of CDPO Shargole. 

The event was attended by Naib Tehsildar Mohd Ali and his team from Tehsil Office Shargole, Medical Officer and ANM from BMO Shargole, Principal Mohammad Naqi and teachers from GHSS Shargole, Rahila Khatoon from LRLM, Supervisors Kacho and Punchok, and Block Coordinator from ICDS Shargole, along with An...

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DC Kargil reviews functioning of KV Trespone & JNV Khumbuthang 

Kargil, Sep 30/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, visited PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Trespone and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Khumbuthang, Kargil, to review the infrastructure and facilities for students.

At Kendriya Vidyalaya Trespone, the DC stressed the need to increase student accommodation and directed the principal to temporarily repurpose the sports room, work experience room, and scout room to man...

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