The two-day Career Awareness Seminar organized by Career Defence School in Leh and Kargil successfully concluded on Friday. The seminar aimed to provide guidance to students from the Union Territory of Ladakh for prestigious competitive examinations including IIT, NDA, JEE, NEET, and other national-level tests.
The program was led by Engineer Vinay Rai, Founder and CEO of Career Defence School, with senior officials from the Education Department and other educational and administrative bodies...
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Severe Heatwave Hits Ladakh, Particularly Kargil District, Rivers Experience Dangerous Surge in Water Flow
Kargil, June 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Union Territory of Ladakh, particularly Kargil district, has been under the grip of an intense heatwave for the past four days, severely affecting normal life and causing various problems for the public. The unusually high temperatures have impacted daily activities, educational matters, and public movement.
The severe heat is affecting children, elderly people, and those engaged in physical labor the most. The continuous rise in daytime temperatures is bei...
Amit reveals UT Ladakh to be 1st State/UT in Bharat to complete all Census work by Sep 26 during Kargil Census Review Meeting
Kargil, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO)/ Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, IAS, Chief Principal Census Officer / Director Census Operations J&K and Ladakh today chaired a comprehensive review meeting in the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil to assess the progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) of Census 2027 in Kargil district in which Vijay Kumar, Assistant Director and District Census Prabhari Sadique ...
Youth Acceleration Program Kargil Celebrates Successful Completion of First Batch
VOL News Desk/ 15th June 2026/ the Youth Acceleration Program, Kargil, a CSR initiative of Infosys Foundation and implemented by Third Planet Foundation, organized a Completion Ceremony in collaboration with the Indian Army Chanigund Unit at Army Goodwill School, Harka Bahadur, Hardas, Kargil.
The Chief Guests of the program were Lt. Colonel Sanjesh and Captain Sanjay Singh Leel, who awarded Completion Certificates to the trainees of the first batch. Third Planet Foundation also presented...
Kargil Student Selected for National Youth Parliament 2026–27
VOL News Desk/ Kargil — Zulikha Banoo, a fourth-semester student of the Department of Political Science at the Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, has been selected to participate in the National Level Youth Parliament 2026–27.
She hails from Thasgam village in Sankoo Valley of Kargil district. According to official communication, she received the invitation through MY Bharat Ladakh under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
Her selection follows her performance at t...
DC Kargil Reviews Infrastructure and Development Works at Government Polytechnic College
Kargil, June 12, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today visited Government Polytechnic College, Kargil, to review the status of infrastructure, academic facilities and ongoing developmental works within the institution.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected classrooms and various facilities across the campus and took stock of ongoing and proposed development projects. He was briefed by the Principal regarding the progress of seve...
DC Kargil Chairs Preparatory Meeting for Upcoming Moharram 1448 AH
Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), today chaired a preparatory meeting regarding arrangements for the upcoming Muharram 1448 AH observances in the district.
The meeting was attended by the ADDC Ghulam Mohd; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Shabbir Hussain; Tehsildar Kargil, Ayaz Ahmad Bhat; SP Drass, Ishtiyaq Kacho; Traffic Officials, Kargil Police officials, and representatives from ISK and IKMT.
During the meeting, the Dep...
DC Kargil Reviews Vibrant Villages Programme, Sets Deadlines for DPRs and Scheme Saturation
Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today chaired a detailed review meeting regarding the implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme. The meeting focused on project planning, scheme saturation, and infrastructure development aimed at creating model villages with improved basic amenities and sustainable community infrastructure.
During the meeting, it was stressed that all proposed projects must be need-based, valid, and fre...
Bar Association Kargil Hosts High Tea in Honour of Justice Arun Palli, Registrar General M.K. Sharma
Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Bar Association Kargil organized a High Tea programme on June 10 in honour of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli, Judge, Supreme Court of India, and his family during their visit to Kargil. The event was also graced by the presence of Sh. M.K. Sharma, Registrar General of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
The programme was held as a gesture of appreciation for the major role played by Hon’ble Justice Arun Palli in facilitating the timely ...
DC Kargil Reviews Banking Performance, Emphasizes Credit Growth and Financial Inclusion
Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting at Conference Hall, Baroo, to review the performance of banks and the implementation of various government-sponsored schemes in the district.
During the meeting, the DC reviewed key banking indicators and assessed the progress achieved under priority and non-priority sector lending. He stressed the need...