VOL News Desk/ The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil has once again entered a political crisis after four councillors affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formally submitted their resignations to the office of the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) on September 7.
The resignations have changed the political equations within the Hill Council and raised serious questions about the future of the present council and the position of CEC Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akh...
Drass, September 5, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The two-day Drass Festival (organized under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan) concluded today on a vibrant and celebratory note at the picturesque Manman Top View Point in Lamochan showcasing the rich cultural heritage, traditions and artistic diversity of Drass.
The concluding event witnessed a colourful series of cultural performances that captivated the gathering. The Army Band added grandeur to the occasion while singers, local artists and cultura...
Kargil, September 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Mr. Jaffar Ali, a 1st Semester student of Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil, represented GDC Kargil in the National Sports Day 2026 and Youth Engagement Month celebrations and secured 3rd position in the Men’s 1000m Athletics event, organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh.
He will also represent GDC Kargil in the 11 KM Ladakh Marathon 2026, scheduled to be held on 13 September 2026.
The Principal, GDC Kargil, a...
Kargil, September 3, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation of the Hajj Committee, led by its chairman Hajj Ghulam Abass Abidi, today called on Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon at Council Secretariat Kargil and apprised him of various issues concerning Hajj pilgrims and the functioning of the Hajj Committee in Kargil.
During the meeting, the delegation submitted a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the construction of Haj Bhawan / Hajj Facilita...
Kargil, September 02, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in association with the Department of Posts, today 2nd September 2026, inaugurated the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) at the Sub Post Office, Kargil, under the jurisdiction of the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Srinagar. The newly inaugurated POPSK is the fourth such Seva Kendra under RPO Srinagar and 457th POPSK in the country.
The inauguration marks a significant milestone in the expansion of p...
Kargil, Sept 1/ VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced a major rally in Kargil on September 10 and a foot march from Kargil to Leh starting September 11 in support of Ladakh’s four-point agenda, including statehood, the Sixth Schedule, justice for the victims of the September 24 incidents, and other demands. The padyatra will conclude with a major programme in Leh on September 24.
Addressing a press conference in Kargil, KDA Co-Chairman Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai s...
Kargil, August 31, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended a career counselling seminar organised by exceptional IAS Academy in collaboration with Jamiatul Ulama Isna Ashariya Kargil Ladakh, aimed at guiding students and aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and other competitive examinations.
The CEC was the Chief Guest on the occasion, while Member of Parliament Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa ...
By Syed Hashim Rizvi
The Suru Summer Festival 2026, held on August 26 and 27 at the picturesque Damsna Spang in Kargil district, has emerged as an important initiative to promote tourism, culture and adventure sports in the Suru Valley. The two-day festival was inaugurated by Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of the LAHDC Kargil, and witnessed the participation of a large number of locals as well as domestic and foreign tourists.
The primary objective of the fe...
Kargil, August 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The 2nd Suru Summer Festival commenced today with a strong focus on promoting Kargil as a premier sustainable, cultural and adventure tourism destination, while creating greater livelihood and employment opportunities for local communities.
As part of the event, various adventure activities were organised at different locations. A cycle rally was held from the University of Ladakh campus to Ashina; paragliding was conducted at Tsunchay Doks, Namsuru...
Kargil, August 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A literary and cultural event titled “Kargil–Adab-o-Saqafat 2026” was organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil at the college premises on Wednesday.
Brigadier Aashish Anil Joshi was the Chief Guest, while Colonel Manoj Rathi and Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, GDC Kargil, were among the distinguished guests.
The programme began with a visit to an exhibition showcasing academic and creative project...
