Kargil, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) initiative aimed at promoting inclusive and quality higher education, Government Degree College Kargil successfully conducted the concluding ceremony of a seven-day self-defense workshop exclusively for female students.
The workshop was organized under the Gender Inclusion & Equity Initiatives of PM-USHA, with the objective of empowering young women with essential self-defense skills an...
Leh, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary of the Horticulture Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the action plan for the ‘1000 MT Fresh Apricots’ initiative. The initiative aims to export fresh apricots from Ladakh to Dubai during the current season following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Lulu International Group.
Describing the initiative as a significant step for Lada...
Drass, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today visited the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) of Drass to assess the position of healthcare services and facilities. He was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS) and was welcomed by the Block Medical Officer (BMO) of Drass Dr. Sajjad Hussain and other staff.
The Deputy Commissioner inspected various sections of the hospital including the General OPD, Drugs Store, Labour R...
Leh, May 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A solemn Candle Peace March was held at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Choglamsar, on the auspicious occasion of the 2569th Vesak Purnima, commemorating the birth anniversary of the Tathagata Buddha.
On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the evening’s candle peace march was led by Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder President of MIMC, who guided the gathering in a spirit of peace, compassion, and reflection in accordance with the tea...
Nyoma, April 29, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Nitish Rajora, IAS, today assumed charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Changthang, while Shri Abbas Jaffari, JKPS, joined as the Superintendent of Police, Changthang.
On their arrival, both officers were accorded a warm reception by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Nyoma, Shri Kacho Asgar Ali, along with Heads of various Departments, local representatives, and officials. The officers were received at Nyoma village, where SDM Nyoma , HOD of various ...
Ladakh, April 29, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Union Territory of Ladakh witnessed a profoundly sacred and historic moment as the Holy Relics of Tathāgata Buddha arrived, evoking deep spiritual joy, devotion, and pride among the people of the region.
Mohmad Haneefa Jan, the sitting Member of Parliament from Ladakh (Independent), expressed his heartfelt sentiments on the occasion. In a statement, the MP from Kargil described himself as “deeply honoured and blessed” to welcome the sacred relics...
VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, has congratulated the people of Drass and Zanskar on the creation of two new districts carved out of Kargil district and extended his warmest welcome to this development.
Though welcoming the creation of new districts, the CEC expressed strong resentment and disappointment over the exclusion of Sankoo Sub-Division and Shakar Chiktan Shargole Sub-Division from the present notificatio...
The recent announcement of five new districts in Ladakh has marked a significant administrative development in the Union Territory. According to a report published by The Statesman, the Lieutenant Governor approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) for the newly created districts—Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass—ensuring that administrative functioning begins without delay.
At the outset, it is important to acknowledge and congratulat...
Leh, April 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a landmark decision fulfilling the long-pending aspirations of the people of Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today approved the notification for the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory, announced the LG in a post on X.
This transformative move increases the number of districts from two (Leh and Kargil) to seven, promising closer governance, faster service delivery, and accelerated development in remote and far-fl...
Kargil, April 26/ VOL News Desk/ The District Congress Committee (DCC) Kargil has strongly opposed the Union Territory Administration’s proposal to form a Joint Venture between the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), in which REC would hold a 51% majority stake in Ladakh’s power sector.
In a press release issued on Sunday, DCC Kargil described the proposed move as anti-people and against the long-term interests of the region. The committee s...
