AKSAD Concludes its Annual Late Hajiya Fatima Badminton Tournament 2026

The All Kargil (Ladakh) Student’s Association Delhi (AKSAD) organised its annual Badminton tournament on 18th January 2026 at Surjit Badminton Academy Delhi.

Six players participated in the match. All the participants played with high spirit and dedication. Series of matches were happened between the players and three participants abled to secure positions in the match.

The winners of the tournament are:

1st position: Sakina Banoo

2nd position: Atika Jabeen

3rd position: Choch...

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ADC Kargil chairs meeting to review arrangements for 16th National Voters’ Day

Kargil, January 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho today chaired a meeting to review preparations and arrangements for the celebration of the 16th National Voters’ Day meant to be held on 25 January 2026 at the Ice Hockey Rink, Byamathang, Kargil.

The meeting was attended by Tehsildar, Kargil; Deputy District Election Officer; Executive Engineer, Mechanical; Executive Engineer, PDD; Executive Engineer, PHE; District Youth Officer, NYK; repr...

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LG Ladakh Meets Union Tourism Minister in New Delhi

New Delhi, January 18/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today met Hon’ble Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in New Delhi and discussed strengthening tourism infrastructure, promotion of cultural and spiritual tourism, development of monasteries, and forthcoming major tourism and cultural events in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

During the meeting, the Lt Governor highlighted Ladakh’s unique cultural, spirit...

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Meeting Held to Finalize Arrangements for 16th National Voters’ Day, 2026 at Leh

Leh, January 17/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Ghulam Mohd, JKAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, today chaired a meeting to discuss and finalize arrangements for the celebration of the 16th National Voters’ Day (NVD), 2026 at the District Headquarters, Leh. The meeting was held at the Mini Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.

National Voters’ Day is celebrated annually on 25th January across India to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India and to promote electoral participatio...

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DGP Mukesh calls on LG Kavinder Gupta in Leh

Leh, Jan 16/ VOL News Desk/ Director General of Police, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Mukesh Singh, IPS, paid a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at Lok Niwas, Leh.

During the meeting, Shri Mukesh Singh briefed the Lt Governor on the prevailing security scenario, law and order situation, and key priorities of the Ladakh Police. He reaffirmed the commitment of the police force to maintaining peace, ensuring public safety, and strengthening community...

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ITBP Teams Triumph in 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship; LG Ladakh Pledges to Elevate Region as Winter Sports Hub

KARGIL, JAN 16/ VOL News Desk/ Lt Governor of Ladakh Shri Kavinder Gupta today underlined the immense potential of ice hockey and other winter sports in Ladakh, stating that the region’s unique climate, geography and resilient youth provide a natural advantage to emerge as a premier hub for winter sports in the country.

The Lt Governor was speaking while addressing the Closing Ceremony of the 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Championship 2026 at Kargil.

In the men’s final, ITBP defeated Ladakh Sc...

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MP Mohmmad Haneefa Monitors Safety of Ladakhi Residents in Iran; Liaises with Ministry of External Affairs

Ladakh – January 17, 2026 – In response to growing concerns from families, Ladakh’s Member of Parliament, Mohmmad Haneefa has provided an update on the welfare of Ladakhi residents currently in Iran, emphasizing close coordination with Indian authorities to monitor the situation.

MP Haneefa, who has been receiving regular inquiries from worried family members, stated that he is maintaining constant communication with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). He has also engaged directly...

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Five-Day Workshop on Newly Developed Arabic Textbook Held at DIET Leh

Leh, January 16/ VOL News Desk/ A five-day workshop on the newly developed Arabic textbook was successfully conducted at DIET Leh from 12th to 16th January 2026. The workshop aimed at strengthening teachers’ capacity in the innovative design, editing, and effective use of the newly developed Arabic textbook.

The workshop witnessed active participation from around 20 teachers, including government and private school teachers from different institutions. The sessions focused on improving co...

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Menamarg Police Facilitates Safe Passage of Ambulance Through Zojila Amid Heavy Snowfall

Amid heavy snowfall, Menamarg Police successfully facilitated the safe passage of an ambulance carrying a critical patient through Zojila Pass. The road was closed to general traffic due to adverse weather, highlighting the urgency and challenges of the situation.

Snowfall measurements recorded around 7 inches at Zojila and 5 inches at Menamarg, creating treacherous road conditions with slippery surfaces and reduced visibility. These factors made navigation extremely difficult for any vehicle...

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Syed Zahoor Qasim Library opens at Stakpa in a joint collaboration of Khawaja Ghulam-us-Saiyidain Library & All Students Union Stakpa

The Syed Zahoor Qasim Library, a joint collaboration of the Khawaja Ghulam-us-Saiyidain Library (KGSL) and the All Students Union Stakpa (ASUS), was inaugurated at Stakpa in the presence of students, elders, youth, and children of the village.

Chairman Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Kargil graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Speaking on the occasion Sheikh Sadiq Rajayi emphasised that libraries play a foundational role in shaping thoughtful, informed, and responsible individuals. He ap...

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