Kargil, July 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Residents of Lankerchey village and adjoining areas in the Sankoo subdivision of Kargil district have expressed serious concern after discovering that wooden beams installed in the roofs of several homes have been severely damaged by insect infestation and rot.
According to locals, the issue has weakened the structural integrity of many houses, raising fears of potential roof collapses and posing risks to life and property. A resident from Lankerchey shar...
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AKSAD Hosts “Faskat Marjat” Programme in Kargil to Promote Mother Tongues
Kargil, July 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students Association Delhi (AKSAD) organised a special programme titled “Faskat Marjat” (meaning “Do not forget your mother tongue”) in Kargil to promote and preserve regional languages. The event was held on July 27 at the Cultural Academy Hall, Lal Chowk, Kargil, with a focus on encouraging younger generations to stay connected with their linguistic and cultural heritage.
The programme was attended by retired IAS officer Kacho As...
LG Inaugurates New Office Building of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department at Kurbathang, Kargil
Kargil, July 27/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the newly constructed office building of the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), UT Ladakh at Kurbathang, Kargil.
The new office building has been constructed at a cost of ₹860.67 lakh, with the PWD (R&B) Division, Kargil serving as the executing agency. The facility is expected to strengthen the functioning of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer A...
Administrative Secretary Nidhi Malik Reviews Facilities & Rehabilitation Services at District De-Addiction Centre, Kargil
Leh, July 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary, Social & Tribal Welfare Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, IAS visited the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Kargil, to review the functioning of the Centre and assess the facilities and services being provided for the prevention, treatment, counselling, and rehabilitation of individuals affected by substance abuse.
During the visit, the Administrative Secretary inspected the available infrastructure and reviewed the medic...
JD Information Chairs Awareness Meeting on ‘Gems of India’ Challenge, Calls for Maximum Participation
Kargil, July 22: Joint Director, Information Department, UT Ladakh, Mohd Taqi, today chaired an awareness meeting with representatives of the local media, members of the Press Club Kargil, digital influencers, and officials of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Kargil, to discuss the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting’s newly launched ‘Gems of India’ Challenge and to ensure its effective outreach across Ladakh.
During the meeting, the Joint Director briefed the...
Cloudbursts, Heavy Rains Trigger Devastating Flash Floods in Kargil; Crops, Homes, Roads Damaged
Kargil, July 21/ VOL News Desk/ A series of cloudbursts and continuous heavy rainfall over Saturday, Sunday and Monday triggered sudden flash floods across several areas of Kargil district, causing widespread destruction to agriculture, infrastructure, and residential properties.
According to reports from multiple locations, the floodwaters carried large quantities of mud, stones, and boulders, severely damaging agricultural land, standing crops, irrigation channels, houses, roads, bridges, a...
Central Administrative Tribunal, Srinagar bench concludes 2nd circuit sitting in Kargil of the calendar year 2026
Kargil, July 16, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Srinagar Bench conducted its 2nd three-day Circuit Sitting of 2026 that concluded today on 16th July 2026 at TFC, Kargil.
The initiative aims to resolve service matters locally, providing government employees of Kargil easier access to justice. This initiative is aimed at providing justice at the door step.
The Division Bench of CAT, comprising of Hon’ble Mr. M. S Latif, Member Judicial /(HOD), and Hon’ble ...
Major Reshuffle in LAHDC Kargil: Two Councillors Appointed as Executive Councillors
Kargil, July 15, 2026 / VOL News Desk/ In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, has appointed two new Executive Councillors. The order was issued on July 15, 2026, by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon.
According to the official order, Shri Altaf Hussain of Chuliskamboo Constituency and Shri Syed Ali of GM Pore Constituency have been appointed as Executive Councillors under the powers vested in t...
CEC Kargil Attends Training-cum-Awareness Programme on Conservation & Registration of Niche-Specific Arid Crops & Farmers’ Varieties
Kargil, July 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended a one-day Training-cum-Awareness Programme on “Conservation, Registration and Promotion of Niche-Specific Arid Crops and Farmers’ Varieties in Ladakh” as the Chief Guest at the Conference Hall, Baroo. The programme was organized by the School of Horticulture Science & Technology (SHS&T), University of Ladakh, Kargil, under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farme...
CEC Kargil visits Brako village following brown bear attack; assures immediate measures for public safety
Kargil, July 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Brako village in Sankoo Sub-Division following recent incidents of brown bear attacks that have created fear and panic among the local residents.
During the visit, the villagers informed the CEC that a brown bear had entered the premises of the Government Middle School, Brako, during the night, raising serious concerns about the safety of students and staff. Th...