VOL News Desk/ March 30, 2026: Akhone Mohammad Yousuf, Editor of Voice of Ladakh, noted author, and former General Secretary of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Kargil, passed away at his residence in Kargil today. He was 75.
Akhone Yousuf had also served in the Department of Information and Public Relations and retired as a Photo Officer.
He was among the founding members of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust and served as its first General Secretary, holding the position for ar...
Kargil, March 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Centre Government has approved ₹1,196.22 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh for construction of a unidirectional twin-tube tunnel, along with approach roads, across the iconic Fotu La Pass on National Highway 1 (NH-01), announced the Minister of Road, Transport and Highways of India, Mr. Nitin Gadkari in a post on X.
NH-01, which connects Uri to Srinagar and Leh, reaches its highest point at Fotu La, situated at an altitude of approximately 4,108 ...
Leh, March 27/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant decision aimed at honouring the exemplary public service and preserving the legacy of a distinguished leader, the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, has directed that the District Hospital Kargil be named after late Qamar Ali Akhoon.
The decision has been taken by the UT Administration of Ladakh in recognition of the exceptional and enduring contributions of late Shri Qamar Ali Akhoon to public service and politics. Th...
Kargil, March 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting of the District Consultative Committee/District Level Review Committee (DCC/DLRC) was successfully held today at the Conference Hall Baroo under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil.
The meeting reviewed the performance of banks and line departments for the quarter ending December 2025. Detailed discussions were held on key sectors including agriculture, horticulture, self-employment schemes, and financial inclusion...
Zanskar, March 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The 5th edition of the Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2026 was inaugurated today by the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Mr. Rakesh Kumar, IAS. Councillor of Karsha Constituency, Mr. Stanzin Jigmath, attended the event as the Guest of Honour.
The dignitaries were received by local artists in a traditional style, accompanied by music (Daman and Surna). They were escorted in a procession from the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) to the...
Kargil, March 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation of villagers from Humbree Sankoo today called on the Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, to discuss various developmental issues concerning their area.
During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum highlighting key local concerns, including the construction of a link road, construction of a school building and construction of a playground for the community, and the provision ...
Kargil, March 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As per the directions of Additional District Magistrare Kargil, a surprise Market checking against the use of domestic LPG cylinders for commercial activities was carried out today in Baroo Market, Bema Thang area and petrol pump area.
The inspection was headed by Naib Tehsildar, Kargil, Fida Mohd Hassanain Mir, and joined by Sub Inspector, PS Baroo, Mohd Hussain; Tehsil Supply Officer, Mohammad Abass, and representative of MC Kargil.
During the ...
Kargil, March 25, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The District Election Officer (DEO) and Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today conducted the scheduled quarterly physical verification of the EVM/VVPAT warehouse located at Kurbathang, in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.
The warehouse was opened at around 2:00 PM in the presence of designated officers, representatives of political parties, and other concerned officials. The inspection was carried out under s...
Kargil, March 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated the Canara Bank branch at Baroo, Kargil.
Dr. Akhoon extended his congratulations to the entire team of Canara Bank for expanding their services in the region.
In his address, he emphasized the importance of inclusive banking and urged the bank officials to actively contribute towards the welfare of the people of Kargil through Corporate Social ...
Kargil, March 25, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Education Department, Kargil, under the guidance of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and the District Administration Kargil, has issued transfer orders for teachers in a major reshuffle within the department. On the occasion, the LAHDC Kargil officially finalized and published the historic Teacher Transfer policy in, awaited since years for teachers, masters, and lecturers, following an extensive and thorough exercise.
The trans...
