The University of Ladakh announces its 2nd Convocation Ceremony to be held on 22nd September 2025 at the Kargil. This momentous occasion will be graced by the presence of the Shri Kavinder Gupta, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh/ Chancellor, University of Ladakh, as the Chief Guest of the event.
The Convocation marks an important milestone in the academic journey of the University as it continues to strengthen higher education in the Union Territory. Degrees and me...
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Ladakh Police organise programme on implementation of Three New Criminal Laws
Kargil, September 06, 2025: The Ladakh Police organized a special programme in Kargil on the implementation of the three new criminal laws. The event was attended by Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhone, Principal & Session Judge Spalzes Angmo, Executive Councillor Syed Mujtaba, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar, Senior Superintent of Police Kargil, Shree Raam Ragavan (IPS), Brigadier Rahul Oberoy, Vijayak Ashish, and heads of religious organisations.
The programme b...
CEC Kargil visits Sangrah; inspects developmental projects
Kargil, September 05, 2025: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today visited village Sangrah and held an extensive interaction with the local residents to review ongoing developmental activities and to take first hand information of the concerns of the people. He also inspected various developmental works being executed in the village.
Addressing the gathering, the CEC apprised the villagers of the range of developmental works being executed in the a...
CEC Kargil Attends Mega Kisan Mela 2025 at Kurbathang
Kargil, Sep 4/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the Mega Kisan Mela 2025 as the Chief Guest. The event was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)-1, Kargil, at Kurbathang.
The program began with a welcome address by Senior Scientist, KVK Kargil-1, Dr. Nasreen Fatima, who expressed gratitude to the esteemed guests, particularly the Chief Guest, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, for sparing valuable time to encourage a...
LAHDC Kargil Approves Landmark Policies on Teacher Transfers, Hostel Admissions, and Solar Power
Kargil, Sep 02/ VOL News Desk/ In a historic move, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, today unanimously passed three landmark resolutions including draft Teacher Transfer Policy framed by Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, the draft Admission Policy for Kargil Boys’ and Girls’ Hostels in Jammu and Srinagar, and a resolution on the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The draft policy Presented by LAHDC kargil was also discussed in detail adding all...
Mental Health Session at Govt. M.L. Boys’ Higher Secondary School Kargil
Kargil, 02 Sep/ VOL News Desk/ A successful awareness and counselling session on mental health was conducted at the Government M.L. Boys’ Higher Secondary School, Kargil. The event was a collaborative effort by the District Health Society Kargil under the National Mental Health Program. The session, which drew participation from over 250 students and staff, aimed to educate the school community on key aspects of mental health, including challenges and effective coping mechanisms
The sessi...
CEC Kargil welcomes new Assistant General Manager of J&K Bank
Kargil, Sep 01/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended a warm welcome to the newly posted Assistant General Manager and Cluster Head of J&K Bank, Kargil, Mr. Ishfaq Sarwar Malik.
During the meeting, Dr. Akhoon discussed various issues related to J&K Bank’s services, as well as the ongoing and proposed projects under the Bank’s CSR initiatives.
Emphasizing the importance of these initiatives for the socio-economic dev...
Friends Pashkum Crowned Champions of Shaheed Mohd Raza Memorial Volleyball League
Kargil, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ The first edition of the Shaheed Mohd Raza Memorial Volleyball League 2025, organized by Ladakh Volleyball Academy, concluded on August 30 with a grand evening match. Play began at 6 PM and continued under floodlights, creating an exciting atmosphere for both players and spectators.
A total of 20 teams from across Kargil took part in the tournament. The final match was played between Friends Pashkum and Team TRP A. Both teams showed great skill and energy, b...
21st International Association for Ladakh Studies Conference Concludes in Kargil
Kargil, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ The three-day long 21st International Association for Ladakh Studies (IALS) Conference concluded today in Kargil, marking the successful return of this globally respected academic forum to the region after a gap of ten years. The event, which drew together eminent scholars, writers, researchers, and students from Ladakh, across India, and several other countries, witnessed a total of 53 academic presentations on diverse themes connected to Ladakh’s history, cul...
DC Kargil chairs DLRC/DCC Meeting for Quarter Ended June
Kargil, Aug 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), today convened the District Level Review Committee (DLRC) and District Consultative Committee (DCC) meeting at the Conference Hall, Baroo, to review the performance of the banking sector and line departments for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
The meeting was attended by the Member of Parliament Ladakh, Chief Horticulture Officer Kargil, Assistant Director Fisheries, representatives of DIC Kargi...