Kargil, January 9, 2026 – A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale was felt in Ladakh on Thursday night, as confirmed by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at 2:44 AM, originating from a depth of 110 kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface, classifying it as a deep-focus event.
The epicenter was located in Tajikistan at coordinates 38.26 degrees north latitude and 73.42 degrees east longitude. Residents in Leh and Kargil districts, along with surro...
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Kargil Friday Sermons Stress Social Duties, Cleanliness, and Traffic Order
VOL News Desk/ In Kargil, Friday sermons by Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust and Jamiat Ulama Asna Ashariya featured prominent scholars addressing social issues, cleanliness, and public welfare. Hujjatul Islam Sheikh Hamid Naseri, speaking at Masjid Imam, emphasized that aiding others—such as removing obstacles from roads—surpasses mere worship. He condemned roadside littering and dumping garbage, particularly between Iqbal Bridge and Andoo, as a social evil contrary to Islamic teachings, and ur...
Educational Exposure Tour: PM Shri HSS Pashkum Students Explore India’s Historic Sites
Kargil, January 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant initiative to enhance experiential learning, 80 students and four faculty members from PM Shri Higher Secondary School (HSS) Pashkum in Kargil have embarked on an exposure tour to various historic places across India. This enriching journey aims to provide participants with firsthand insights into the nation’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
The school extends its heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Commissioner Smt. Bhanu Parba Ji,...
Anti-Encroachment Drive Conducted in Kargil
Kargil, January 07/ VOL News Desk/ On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, an anti-encroachment drive was carried out today in Kargil town. The drive was conducted along the stretch from Poyen Bridge to Poyen and also covered the Old Market area.
The joint drive was undertaken by a team comprising officials from the Revenue Department, Roads & Buildings (R&B) Department, Kargil Police, Municipal Committee (MC) Kargil, Traffic Police, and the Food Safety Department.
During...
Continuation of Anti-Encroachment Drive and Road Safety Enforcement in Kargil Town
Kargil, January 6, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In continuation of the ongoing anti-encroachment drive under the directions of the Worthy Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, an enforcement drive was conducted today on 6th January 2026 in Kargil town along the stretch from Iqbal Bridge to Petrol Pump via Andoh.
The drive was jointly carried out by the Tehsildar Kargil, Naib Tehsildar Kargil, Station House Officer, Police Station Kargil, Municipal Committee (MC) Kargil, and the Traffic Police Kargil. The ...
Delay by Central Government Fuels Unrest in Ladakh; Struggle Will Continue Until Rights Are Granted: KDA Co-Chairman, Asghar Karbalai
Kargil, December 6/ VOL News Desk/ Continuous delay and uncertainty by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) over Ladakh’s four basic constitutional demands have led to growing public unrest and anxiety across the region, said Kargil Democratic Alliance, Co-Chairman, Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai in a detailed interaction with media persons.
At the outset, Haji Asghar Ali Karbalai thanked media representatives and said that for the past six years, the people of Ladakh, under the leadership of the ...
Why Do Many People Prefer Going Outside Kargil for Medical Treatment?
In Kargil, a sentence is often heard when someone falls sick:
“Don’t depend only on the local hospital. Go to Kashmir.”
This advice is given by neighbors, relatives, and even well-wishers. But why has this thought become so common?
Many patients share similar experiences. They go to the hospital in Kargil, explain their health problem, and get some tests done. The doctors say the reports are normal and there is no serious issue.
But later, when the same patient goes to Kashmir fo...
DCPU Kargil Organises Exposure Tour of CCIs Children to Delhi
Kargil, January 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, today flagged off an exposure tour of children from Child Care Institutions (CCIs), organised by the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Kargil, at the Council Secretariat, Kargil. The exposure tour is sponsored by the Tribal Research Institute (TRI), University of Ladakh.
Present on the occasion were, Director, Tribal Research Institute, University of Ladakh, Dr Jaffar Ali Khan, Chairperson C...
Acting CEC, Kacho Mohd Feroz Kicks Off Road Safety Month in Kargil
Kargil, January 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Acting Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz today kick-started the month-long Road Safety Month in Kargil with a rally and pledge ceremony from Lal Chowk Kargil to promote road safety awareness and reducing road accidents in the district.
The programme commenced with a road safety rally from Lal Chowk, Kargil to Conference Hall, Baroo, during which participants raised slogans highlighting the importance of roa...
Chief Secretary Designate Ashish Kundra calls on LG Kavinder Gupta
Leh, Dec 30/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Ashish Kundra, IAS, Chief Secretary designate, today paid a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat, Leh.
During the meeting, the Lt Governor and the Chief Secretary exchanged views on key administrative priorities and discussed matters related to governance and development in the Union Territory.
The Lt Governor extended his best wishes to Shri Ashish Kundra on his new responsibility and e...