Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the Flag-In Ceremony of the National Integration Tour organized by the Indian Army under Operation Sadbhavana at Kargil. The tour was conducted from June 1 to June 10, 2026, for students of Army Goodwill School Kargil, including 15 specially-abled students, with the objective of promoting national integration, cultural exchange, and exposure to education...
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GDC Zanskar Hosts Interactive & Career Counselling Programme in collaboration with Sindhu Central University Ladakh
Zanskar, June 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Government Degree College (GDC) Zanskar successfully organized an Interactive and Career Counselling Programme in collaboration with Sindhu Central University, aimed at creating awareness among students regarding higher education opportunities, scholarships, admissions, internships, and career prospects available at the Sindhu central university Ladakh.
The programme was graced by the presence of guests, Prof. Deshyong Namgyal and Dr. Tashi Tundup, f...
Inter-School On-Spot Painting and Music Competition Held at GHSS Choskore
Kargil, June 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (LAACL), Kargil, in collaboration with Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Choskore, organized an Inter-School Children’s On-Spot Painting and Music Competition at GHSS Choskore to promote artistic talent and cultural awareness among students.
Nominated Councillor Adv. Riyaz Ahmad Khan attended the event as the Chief Guest. The programme was also graced by the Chief Education Officer Kargil, India...
CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Inspects Key Development Projects in Hundurman
Kargil, June 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Hundurman to inspect the progress of crucial infrastructure projects.
He was accompanied by the Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer PHE, the Assistant Executive Engineer, and other officials, as well as local villagers.
Dr Akhoon inspected the Solar Hundurman Lift Water Supply Project. During the inspe...
ADDC Kargil Reviews NRLM Activities, Stresses Promotion of Local Wool and Strengthening of Rural Livelihoods
Kargil, June 10/ VOL News Desk/ A review and planning meeting under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was held today under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kargil, Ghulam Mohad JKAS, at his office chamber.
The meeting was attended by District Programme Managers (DPMs) and Block Programme Managers (BPMs) of NRLM.
The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing NRLM activities and discussed future plans for strengthening livelihood opport...
Historical Breakthrough Expected Today in Zojila Tunnel, Long-Standing Dream of Ladakh’s People Coming True
KARGIL/ZOJILA, June 9/ VOL News Desk/ A historic “breakthrough” is expected today in the Zojila Tunnel—one of the country’s most important infrastructural and strategic projects that connects Ladakh with the Kashmir Valley and other parts of the country in all weather conditions. This is being termed as an extraordinary and memorable milestone for the people of Ladakh, especially the Kargil district. This approximately 14-kilometer-long tunnel is counted among Asia’s longest bi-directional h...
PCLS Kargil celebrated Mendoq rGyaspa “Purig pi Zbyardus” with cultural fervor, Launched Script for Purgi Language and First KSK Memorial Literary Award
VOL News Desk/ Purig Cultural and Literary Society Kargil celebrated annual Mendoq rGyaspa “Purig pi Zbyardus” in collaboration with Ladakh Academy of Art Culture and Languages Kargil at Amphitheatre TFC Kargil on June 6th 2026.
The event was organised in two sessions. The first session was held at 4:00 pm and attend by a large number of poets, artists and cultural enthusiasts. Dr. Mohammad Jaffar Akhoon, Honb’le Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor LAHDC-Kargil was the chief guest on the o...
DC Drass visits Segregation Shed of Drass Block under Swachh Gaon Surakshit Jalvayu Campaign
Drass, June 02, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing Swachh Gaon Surakshit Jalvayu Campaign, the Deputy Commissioner of Drass, Imteeaz Kacho today visited the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Centre near Lamochan Bridge to take stock of the functioning of the facility and assess the progress of waste management initiatives being undertaken in Drass District. He was accompanied by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Vishal Atri.
During the visit, the Block Development Officer, Drass, Dr. Moh...
Infosys Foundation Creating Employment Opportunities for the Youth of Kargil
VOL News Desk/ The Youth Acceleration Program, Kargil, supported through the CSR initiative of Infosys Foundation and implemented by Third Planet Foundation, is providing local youth with free 3-month skill training, career guidance, personality development, job placement assistance, and entrepreneurship support.
As part of this initiative, the Chani Gund Battalion Unit of the Indian Army is facilitating an after-school training program focused on youth development. In addition, transport...
Historic Breakthrough: Ladakh Inches Closer to Democracy and Statehood
Leh, May 23, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a landmark development, the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have reached an in-principle understanding with the Government of India on restoring full democracy in Ladakh and granting special constitutional safeguards to the region.
According to a joint press note issued today, a high-level sub-committee comprising top representatives from LAB, KDA, and the Ministry of Home Affairs met to deliberate on the future administrative and ...