VOL News Desk/ Government Degree College Kargil Launched Five Days Workshop on Health and Wellness on the theme of “Menstrual Hygiene under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyaan (PM-USHA).
A program was organised in the college seminar hall on the inaugural day where 139 girl students participated besides the college faculty members.
Principal Degree College Drass and District Nodal Officer PM-USHA Mr. Nasir Ul Mehdi Shabani was the chief guest on the occasion.
In her welcome address Princi...
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CEC Kargil Dr. Akhoon Launches NECP, Distributes Induction Cookstoves to Beneficiaries
Kargil, October 25, 2025: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon today distributed induction cookstoves to beneficiaries under the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) launched by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and State Designated Agency, Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD).
The distribution ceremony was attended by Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba, Councillors Aga Syed Ahmed Razvi, Altaf Hussain, Abdul Wahid, and Ka...
Administrative Secretary Sanjit Rodrigues visits Nubra on a 3 day of tour
Nubra, October 24/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary of Tourism & Culture, Housing & Urban Development Department and Information & Public Relations UT Ladakh, Sanjit Rodrigues IAS, is on a three-day tour of Nubra to review the progress of ongoing development projects and assess tourism infrastructure requirements in the region.
On the first day of his tour, he visited several key sites including the Border Block Library, Diskit, where he reviewed the ongoing development works. He...
CEC Kargil, Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Flags Off Farmers for Exposure Tour to Jammu and Kashmir
Kargil, October 24/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today flagged off a training-cum-exposure visit of farmers to Jammu and Kashmir, organized by the Department of Horticulture, Kargil under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) 2025–26.
A total of 75 farmers from various regions of Kargil district are participating in this exposure tour. The initiative aims to enhance their knowledge, skills, and p...
First Phase of Kargil Jan Hit Camp Concludes Successfully in Kargil
Kargil, October 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Jan Hit Camp, an integrated mega awareness and outreach programme aimed at reaching unemployed youth, artisans, and entrepreneurs of far-flung areas, concluded successfully today at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium, Kargil. The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh graced the valedictory session as the Chief Guest, marking the successful culmination of the month-long initiative held across 31 Gram Panchayats from 10th September to 16th October ...
University of Ladakh Celebrates International Snow Leopard Day 2025 in Collaboration with WWF-India
Leh, October 23/ VOL News Desk/ The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), often known as the “Ghost of the Mountains”, is one of the most elusive and magnificent big cats of the world. Inhabiting the high-altitude regions of Central and South Asia, this apex predator plays a vital ecological role in maintaining the balance of fragile mountain ecosystems. However, snow leopards are increasingly threatened by habitat loss, climate change, retaliatory killings, and declining prey populations.
For L...
LG Gupta Inspects 12 MW Solar Power Project in Phey, Reinforces Ladakh’s Commitment to Renewable Energy
Leh, October 21/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today conducted an on-site inspection of the 12 MW Solar Power Project at Phey, Leh. This landmark project, being developed by the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD), marks a significant milestone in the Union Territory’s efforts to harness renewable energy and promote sustainable development across the region.
During the visit, Shri Kavinder Gupta reviewed the technical, operational, and logistica...
Wedding Season Peaks in Kargil – Fireworks, Loudspeakers & Traffic Chaos Trouble Administration
October 20, 2025: The wedding season in Kargil district is at its peak, filling streets and highways with vibrant celebrations. From narrow lanes to main roads, the atmosphere is festive — one wedding procession after another moves through the town, with convoys of vehicles carrying guests to different villages and localities.
As night falls, Kargil echoes with religious songs, qawwalis, and wedding melodies, blaring from loudspeakers as processions pass by. While these scenes reflect joy and...
CEC Kargil Inspects Old and New Blocks of Kargil House Srinagar
Kargil, October 20, 2025: The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited both the old and new blocks of Kargil House Srinagar to assess the existing infrastructure and overall condition of the facilities.
During the inspection, Dr. Akhoon thoroughly reviewed the condition of the building, rooms, and amenities in both blocks. He expressed concern over the unsatisfactory state of maintenance and cleanliness of new block noting ...
LG Kavinder Gupta Celebrates Diwali with Army Jawans, Honors Their Sacrifices
Leh Oct 20/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today celebrated Diwali with jawans of the Indian Army posted in Ladakh. In an event organised by Fire & Fury Corps at Rinchen Auditorium, the Lt Governor was joined by Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 14 Corps; Major General Praveen Chhabra, General Officer Commanding, 72 Sub Area; Brigadier Umesh Parab and Brigadier Ajay Katoch in celebrating the festival with unifo...