Kargil, November 1, 2025: In a significant step towards promoting local produce, entrepreneurship, and value addition in Ladakh, the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off the first consignment of 4.5 metric tons of dried Seabuckthorn from Kargil to Chandigarh.
Present on the occasion were Ali Raza, Chief Horticulture Officer Kargil; Dr. Faizan from the School of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kargil Ladakh; and Zakir Zaidi,...
Kargil, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) celebrations were held with great patriotic fervor at District Police Lines, Kargil, marking the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The event commenced with a ceremonial parade by the Paramilitary Forces, Ladakh Police, and NCC cadets a...
Kargil, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration of Kargil celebrated the Union Territory Foundation Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour today at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The event began with the National Anthem, followed by a warm welcome to the guests.
The event was graced by Executive Councillor, LAHDC-Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, as the Chief Guest, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Ram Ragavan (IPS), as the Guest of Honour. Additional Dep...
Shargole, October 30, 2025: The Hon’ble Member of Parliament for Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, conducted a comprehensive tour of Shargole Constituency along with government officials to assess ongoing developmental activities and interact with local residents. The visit covered Sapi, Fokar, Karamba, Khachay, and Serging villages, where the MP listened to public grievances and assured prompt redressal through coordination with the concerned departments.
During his interaction at Sapi, area coun...
Khaltse, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ A Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) camp was successfully organized by the Block Medical Officer (BMO), Khaltse, Dr. Shamim Ahmad, at Yangthang Village on 30th October 2025.
The camp provided specialized healthcare services to the local community and was led by:
Dr. Stanzin Yangdol, Consultant Physician;
Dr. Stanzin Choeying, Dental Surgeon and alongwith with concerned paramedical staff.
Services Rendered and Patient Statistics:
Physician Consultation: 25 patients,...
Zanskar, October 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Government Model Degree College (GMDC), Zanskar started a lecture series sponsored by PM-USHA under Gender Inclusive Equity Initiative (District Kargil). The 4th lecture in the series was held under the supervision of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, GMDC Zanskar.
The program began with the presentation of a traditional khataks by Dr. Jigmet Zazay, (Assistant Professor of Zoology) to the guest and keynote speaker, Miss Lobzang Dolma. It was followed...
Leh, Oct 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary/Chairman, Ladakh Staff Selection Subordinate Services Board (LSSSSB), Dr Pawan Kotwal, today chaired the 6th meeting of the Board to review matters related to the conduct and scheduling of forthcoming examinations.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioners/Chairman of the District Boards, Leh and Kargil, along with senior officers of the Administration and members of the Board.
During the meeting, the Board deliberated upon the...
Kargil, October 29/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today successfully resolved the long-pending dispute between the villages of Youljuk and Khows in the Suru region.
An official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between representatives of both villages, outlining that the crade construction work along the Suru River will be carried out simultaneously and equally on both sides of the river. The MoU further stipulates...
Leh, Oct 29/ VOL News Desk/ A three-day District Level Cascade Workshop, jointly organized by the Department of School Education, UT of Ladakh and IISER Pune, commenced today at DIET Leh. The workshop aims to strengthen teachers’ conceptual understanding, classroom pedagogy, and subject-specific methodologies for effective curriculum implementation at the foundational and middle stages.
The program emphasizes fostering scientific temper, inquiry-based learning, and mathematical reasoning ...
Kargil, October 29/ VOL News Desk/ In view of the upcoming mock exercise on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN), the 13th Battalion, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted a Table Top Exercise (TTE) today at Conference Hall Baroo today.
The TTE was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner/CEO,DDMA, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho and attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Kargil, Jahangeer Akhone; Headquarter Assistant to DC/DDMO-Kargil; District Social Welfare ...
