ADC Kargil Reviews Arrangements for Shab-e-Qadr, Martyrdom Day of Hazrat Ali and Jamiatul-Vida

Kargil, March 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Additional Deputy Commissioner, LAHDC Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho today convened a meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming religious events including Shab-e-Qadr, the commemoration of the Martyrdom Day of Hazrat Ali on 21st Ramadan, related processions and Jamiatul-Vida. The meeting was attended by concerned officers and representatives of various religious organisations.

During the meeting, the representatives of religious organisations requested ...

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Women’s Day Celebrated with Mass Participation Sports Event at Astro Turf Ground, Kargil

Kargil, March 08, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ International Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Astro Turf Football Ground, Kargil, with a mass participation sports event aimed at encouraging women and girls to actively engage in sports and physical fitness.

The event was jointly organized by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Youth Services & Sports UT Ladakh, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Kargil as part of the nationwide initiative to promote women’s participation in s...

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GDC Kargil, in Collaboration with Mera Yuva Bharat Hosts Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026

Kargil, March 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil, in partnership with Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), organized the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 at the college premises. This initiative, aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, provided a dynamic platform for young voices to engage in deliberations on key national issues, foster leadership skills, civic participation, and contribute ideas toward building a developed India.

The event witness...

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Ladakh MP Coordinates Evacuation of Stranded Pilgrims from Iran

New Delhi/Kargil, March 2026 — Authorities in Ladakh and the Central Government are working round-the-clock to secure the safe return of Zawar pilgrims from Iran, where the closure of Iranian airspace has temporarily halted air evacuation.

In a detailed statement issued today, a senior Ladakh representative expressed deep concern for the stranded pilgrims and outlined the multi-pronged efforts being undertaken in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Hom...

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Workshop on Credit Outreach for MSMEs and SHGs Conducted at DIC Kargil under RAMP Scheme

Kargil, March 06/ VOL News Desk/ A one-day workshop aimed at strengthening credit outreach and financial awareness among Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) was successfully conducted today at Kargil under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. 

The workshop was organized by the District Industries Centre (DIC) Kargil as part of the LA-12 intervention to...

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LAHDC Kargil CEC Signs Condolence Book for Shaheed Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei at Iranian Embassy

NEW DELHI, March 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, signed the Condolence Book today at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi. Dr. Akhoon expressed his deepest condolences to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, honoring the life and legacy of the Shaheed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei.
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Parveen Akhtar: Ladakh’s Trailblazing Farmer Wins Prestigious National Innovative Award

VOL News Desk/ In a remarkable achievement for the Union Territory of Ladakh, Parveen Akhtar, a dedicated entrepreneur and progressive farmer from Wakha in Kargil, has been honored with one of India’s most coveted IARI Innovative Awards at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in Pusa, New Delhi. Nominated by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil, Parveen’s success underscores her pioneering work with Larsi Organics, a venture that has gained widespread acclaim not only within Kargil...

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Joint Enforcement Drive in Kargil Markets: Expired Food Seized, Violations Booked to Ensure Consumer Safety

Kargil, February 27/ VOL News Desk/ In a joint inspection drive conducted today in Kargil’s Main Market, Bus Stand, and Tumail Colony near the TV Station, teams from the Departments of FCS&CA, Municipal Committee Kargil, Legal Metrology, and Food Safety carried out extensive checks on commercial establishments.

Acting on the directions of the district administration to ensure regulatory compliance, two violations were booked under the Legal Metrology Act for weighing inaccuracies, and one...

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CEC Kargil Reviews CAPEX & CCDA Funds, Pushes for 100% Utilisation

Kargil, February 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil (LAHDC), Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today chaired a meeting to review the balance funds under CAPEX, including CCDA and Untied Funds, for the financial year 2025-2026, along with other financial matters.

Hon’ble Executive Councillors Kacho Mohd Feroz, Aga Syed Mujtaba, Er. Phunchok Tashi, Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC Kargil Rakesh Kumar, Chief P...

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DC Kargil reviews attendance of staff in health institutions, discusses other issues

Kargil, February 24/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, today took a comprehensive meeting of the Health Department of Kargil in his office, highlighting the need for punctuality of staff in the District Hospital, Block Medical Offices as well as in all Health Centres across the District. 

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho; District Social Welfare Officer, Sameena Khatoon; Medical Superintendent, District Hospita...

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