Kargil, April 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Additional District Development Commissioner, Kargil, Sh. Ghulam Mohd (JKAS) chaired a meeting regarding Minor and Major Khuls today at NIC Hall, Baroo.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the current status of irrigation khuls across the district. It was informed that mechanical support in the form of machines will be provided wherever feasible to address blockages and restoration works. The issue of a proper format for assessing d...
Drass, April 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Himalayan Citizen Science and Biodiversity Centre of Government Degree College Drass organized a Conservation Awareness Workshop on the theme “Biodiversity Monitoring and Conservation with the Indian Army.” The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and experts.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Principal, Nasirul Mehdi Shabani, who highlighted the ecological sensitivity of Ladakh and stresse...
Leh, April 07, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Power Development Department and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Rudra Goud P.T. inaugurated the first commercial rooftop solar installation at Hotel Barath, Leh, marking a significant milestone in Ladakh’s journey towards clean energy adoption and sustainable development.
Commending the management of Hotel Barath on this pioneering initiative, the Administrative Secretary described the installation as an important step not only a...
Leh, April 06, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the Ladakh Electric Vehicle and Allied Infrastructure Policy, 2022, with particular focus on the establishment of Electric Vehicle Public Charging Stations (EV-PCS) under the PM E-Drive initiative.
During the meeting, the concerned departments made a detailed presentation on various aspects of the EV policy, including its targets, key defin...
Leh, April 6/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today visited the University campus at Taru, where he reviewed academic, research and infrastructure facilities and interacted with faculty and students.
The Lieutenant Governor was accorded a warm welcome by Vice-Chancellor Prof Saket Kushwaha, Administrative Secretary Higher Education Smt Bhanu Prabha, and faculty members.
During his visit, Shri Saxena planted a sapling under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Na...
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated a specialised research mission in Ladakh aimed at studying how astronauts and support teams perform under extreme high-altitude conditions.
The mission, titled Mission MITRA (Mapping of Interoperable Traits and Response Assessment), is being conducted in Leh at an altitude of around 3,500 metres. The study is scheduled to run until April 9 and is designed to replicate space-like challenges such as low oxygen levels, extreme cold, and...
The Educators Association of Kargil held a press conference to highlight concerns over the recently introduced teacher transfer policy, pointing out several gaps and demanding revisions.
The Educator Association acknowledged the efforts of the Deputy Commissioner and the Hill Council for formulating a transfer policy for the first time in Kargil’s history. However, representatives alleged that key stakeholders—particularly the association itself—were not consulted during the drafting process....
VOL News Desk/ A large protest rally was held in Kargil to commemorate the children reportedly killed in airstrikes in Minab, drawing participation from thousands of school students.
The rally was organised by the Mutahhary Educational Society in memory of around 180 children killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28.
According to organisers, the procession began at Kargil Taxi Stand and included students from nearly 15 schools affiliated with the Mutahhary Society. Participants carried p...
VOL News Desk/ Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk visited Kargil on Sunday, where he received a warm welcome from the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). A large public gathering was held at Gandhi Park in Baroo, drawing significant participation from local residents.
Addressing the gathering, Wangchuk expressed gratitude to the people of Kargil, noting that they raised their voices when conditions in Leh were not favourable. He also acknowledged the support extended to him during his detent...
Delhi, April, 03, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation of doctors from Ladakh, comprised of Dr. Mehdi Ali Khan, Dr. Mohd Hassan, and Dr. Imran Ali Khan met the Ambassador of Iran, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, representing Muslim doctors and medical students of UT Ladakh.
They expressed heartfelt condolences on the martyrdom of shaheed Imam Syed Ali Khamenei and other leaders in Iran. The delegation appreciated the resilience and steadfastness of the Iranian people in the face of ongoing aggression....
