Kargil, September 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, chaired the District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, at the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil, to review the overall performance of banking institutions and the progress of various government-sponsored financial schemes in the district.
During the meeting, the DC reviewed the overall credit scenario in Kargil, growth in banking parameters, Credit-Deposit (CD) Ratio, an...
Kargil, September 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Municipal Committee Kargil, in coordination with the Revenue Department, Police Department and Public Works Department (PWD), has intensified its enforcement drive against unauthorized construction within the municipal limits of Kargil.
During the ongoing enforcement drive, construction activities found to be in violation of the prescribed Building Bye-Laws were identified, and notices were served upon the concerned persons, directing them to...
Leh, September 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), State Office, Ladakh, has appealed to the youth of the Union Territory to actively participate in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027, a national initiative aimed at providing young Indians a platform to showcase their ideas, creativity, talent and leadership skills and contribute to the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
The State Director, Ladakh, urged the youth of Ladakh to take advantage of this unique op...
Zanskar, September 7, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Zanskar, Sh. Omkar Rajendra Gundage, today chaired a meeting with all District and Sub-Divisional Officers to review the preparations for the upcoming Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2026, which is scheduled on 15th and 16th of September.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner called upon all concerned officers to make proper and adequate arrangements for the successful conduct of the festival. He stressed the importance of close...
Drass, September 8, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ District Magistrate Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today chaired a meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review and strengthen measures aimed at preventing drug and substance abuse, particularly among students and youth in the district. He called for coordinated action, awareness and early intervention to prevent the youth of Drass from falling into the trap of drug abuse.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police Ishtiyaq Ka...
Kargil/ VOL News Desk/ Following recent changes in Ladakh’s administrative map, particularly the granting of district status to Zanskar and Drass and the notification regarding the formation of Hill Development Councils for these areas, debate has intensified over the political future of the Kargil Hill Development Council.
The resignation of four BJP councillors has raised serious questions regarding the present numerical strength of the Kargil Hill Council, the completion of its five-ye...
VOL News Desk/ The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil has once again entered a political crisis after four councillors affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formally submitted their resignations to the office of the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) on September 7.
The resignations have changed the political equations within the Hill Council and raised serious questions about the future of the present council and the position of CEC Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akh...
Drass, September 5, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The two-day Drass Festival (organized under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan) concluded today on a vibrant and celebratory note at the picturesque Manman Top View Point in Lamochan showcasing the rich cultural heritage, traditions and artistic diversity of Drass.
The concluding event witnessed a colourful series of cultural performances that captivated the gathering. The Army Band added grandeur to the occasion while singers, local artists and cultura...
Leh, September 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today inspected the NDS Indoor Stadium, Leh, to review the preparedness and arrangements for the upcoming Ladakh Marathon, one of the region’s premier sporting events that has emerged as a major platform showcasing Ladakh’s unique sporting spirit, endurance and global appeal.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by the Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, Ms Bhanu Prabha and other officia...
Kargil, September 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Mr. Jaffar Ali, a 1st Semester student of Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil, represented GDC Kargil in the National Sports Day 2026 and Youth Engagement Month celebrations and secured 3rd position in the Men’s 1000m Athletics event, organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh.
He will also represent GDC Kargil in the 11 KM Ladakh Marathon 2026, scheduled to be held on 13 September 2026.
The Principal, GDC Kargil, a...
