Three-Day State Level GPDP Training Programme Concludes in Kargil

Kargil, January 31/ VOL News Desk/ The three-day State Level Training Programme on the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) under the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) successfully concluded today in Kargil.

The programme was conducted from January 29 to January 31, 2026, with the objective of strengthening grassroots planning and governance across the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The programme was organized as per the directions of Shri Syed Sajjad Qadri (JKAS), Director, ...

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DC Kargil Chairs DLAC Meeting on Food Safety and Healthy Diets

Kargil, January 31, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shri Rakesh Kumar, today chaired a meeting of the District Level Advisory Committee (DLAC) to review and deliberate on issues related to food safety and the promotion of healthy dietary practices across the district.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Superintendent of Police, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Assistant Director FCS&CA, District Programme Officer ICDS, ...

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Administrative Secretary, Cooperative visits Tibetan Consumer Coperaive Society Leh and Dairy Cooperative Society, Chuchot Yokma Village 

Leh, February 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary of the Cooperative Department, UT Ladakh, visited the Tibetan Consume Cooperative Society Leh. On arrival, the Administrative Secretary was warmly welcomed by the Priesident of the Cooperative Society with the traditional khataks. The meeting provided an opportunity for the villagers to present their concerns and suggestions for strengthening cooperative initiatives.

The visit underscored the commitment of the Cooperative...

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District Administration of Kargil distributes ration among drivers/helpers of stranded vehicles

Kargil, February 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner/ CEO-LAHDC, Kargil, ration was distributed among drivers and helpers of various vehicles stranded in Kargil Town on account of the inclement weather. 

The exercise was supervised by Additional Deputy Commissioner/ CEO, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Imteeaz Kacho with the help of District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) and staff of DDMA. 

Kacho visited Shiliktchey where the stranded...

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Culmination of Road Safety Month Organised at DIHAR Leh

Leh, 31 January/ VOL News Desk/ The Transport Department, Leh, in collaboration with the Ladakh Police and various transport stakeholders, organised the culmination ceremony of Road Safety Month at DIHAR Leh with active participation from officials, drivers, and members of the public.

Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, Transport Secretary, UT Ladakh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The programme was attended by Shri Altaf Shah, IPS, SSP Leh; Shri Shreeram, IPS, SP Leh; Shri Usman Khan, ...

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Representative of WWF India calls on Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh

Leh, January 30/ VOL News Desk/ Mr Rigzin Dawa, Senior Programme Officer, WWF India, today called on Ashish Kundra, at the Secretariat, Leh, and discussed matters related to wildlife conservation, community livelihoods, and sustainable tourism initiatives in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

During the meeting, the representative briefed the Chief Secretary on various conservation and livelihood-linked initiatives being implemented across the region, including the Changthang visioning exerci...

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EC Er. Phunchok Tashi Appreciates Ladakh Police for Swift Rescue Operation After Tragic NPD Road Accident

Kargil, January 31/ VOL News Desk/ The Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Phunchok Tashi has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the tragic road accident that occurred on January 29, 2026, on the Nimmu–Padum Road, wherein a private vehicle slipped into the Zanskar River, resulting in the unfortunate loss of three precious lives including Lambardar Lingshed Sh Nawang Stanzin. 

Er. Phunchok Tashi termed the incident as deeply heartbreaking and extended his heartfelt condolences to...

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DC Kargil Flags Off Artisans and Entrepreneurs to participate in Enchanting Ladakh at Dilli Haat

Kargil, January 31, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today flagged off artisans of the Handloom & Handicrafts sector and entrepreneurs associated with the District Industries Centre (DIC), Kargil to participate in the 7th edition of Enchanting Ladakh at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi.

On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, General Manager, DIC Kargil, Shafiq Ahmad, Tehsildar Kargil, Ayaz Ahmad Bhat, besides other officials from va...

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Shrikant Suse, Former DC Kargil, Presents Award-Winning Governance Initiatives at National Webinar

Kargil, January 30, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ On the occasion of the 34th National Good Governance Webinar, former Deputy Commissioner of Kargil, Shrikant Suse, IAS—currently serving as Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara (Jammu & Kashmir)—delivered a presentation as an awardee under the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2023 on behalf of Kargil District. The presentation was virtually made from Kupwara before officials of the Ministry and senior officers and District Magist...

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Chief Secretary inaugurates 3rd Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League in Leh

Leh, 29 January 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today attended the opening ceremony of the 3rd edition of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League at the NDS Ice Hockey Rink, Leh.

The league was formally inaugurated with a ceremonial puck drop led by the Chief Secretary, Shri Ashish Kundra, along with other senior officials, marking the official commencement of the tournament. 

The event witnessed the presence of players, organi...

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