GDC Kargil Launches the third Issue of College Magazine, “Kaliman”

Kargil, Oct 04/ VOL News Desk/ The annual magazine of Government Degree College Kargil  “Kaliman” was launched today by Honb’le Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC-Kargil Dr. Mohammad Jaffar Akhone in presence of Deputy Commissioner/CEO LAHDC-Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS). 

Principal GDC Kargil Disket Angmo (who holds the additional charge of Superintendent, ITI-Kargil and the editorial team of the magazine were also present during the releasing ceremony. 

The Hon’ble CEC and DC Kar...

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LG Kavinder Gupta chairs high-level security review meeting in Ladakh

Leh, Oct 04/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the prevailing security scenario in UT Ladakh.

During the meeting, senior officials of the UT Administration, Ladakh Police, Army, and Central Armed Police Forces briefed the Lt Governor about the present situation.

Speaking at the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor said, “The Administration is committed to maintaining peace, safety, and...

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Human-animal conflicts addressed at National Wildlife Week 2025 event held at Drass

Kargil, Oct 04/ VOL News Desk/ On the third day of the National Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations, the Wildlife Protection Division, Kargil, organized a series of educational and interactive programmes at Government Middle School, Bhimbet, and Government Degree College, Drass.

At Bhimbet, the wildlife staff sensitized students on issues related to human–animal conflict and facilitated a field visit for brown bear sighting, providing them with firsthand exposure to wildlife conservation prac...

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Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Snowfall, Landslides Predicted in J&K Oct 5-7

Srinagar, Oct 3, KNT: The Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of widespread rainfall and snowfall from October 5 to 7 under the influence of an active western disturbance. The department has cautioned that the spell may bring significant disruption to transport, farming activities, and pose risks of natural hazards in vulnerable areas.

According to the advisory issued by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, moderate to heavy snowfal...

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Wildlife Protection Division Kargil organises awareness program at Stakpa school 

Kargil, Oct 03/ VOL News Desk/ The Wildlife Protection Division, Kargil, on the second day of the Wildlife Week–2025 celebrations, organized a series of awareness activities at Government Middle School, Stakpa. The programme featured a painting competition, an interactive session, and training in the making of felted toys.

The event witnessed the active participation of around 40 students and their teachers. Along with representatives of the Wildlife Department, Mohd. Kazim, a member of W...

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ICDS Project Shargole Celebrates Poshan Maah, Sewa Parv; Distributes Vidyarambh Certificates

Kargil, Oct 03/ VOL News Desk/ The ICDS Project Shargole celebrated Poshan Maah and Sewa Parv at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Shargole under the supervision of CDPO Shargole. 

The event was attended by Naib Tehsildar Mohd Ali and his team from Tehsil Office Shargole, Medical Officer and ANM from BMO Shargole, Principal Mohammad Naqi and teachers from GHSS Shargole, Rahila Khatoon from LRLM, Supervisors Kacho and Punchok, and Block Coordinator from ICDS Shargole, along with An...

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Student Associations of Ladakh writes letter to MHA demanding Judicial Inquiry in Leh tragic event

The student associations of Ladakh residing in different states have written a letter to Ministry of Home Affairs demanding Judicial Inquiry into the recent tragic event in Leh that resulted in killing of four people and injured dozens.
The original text of the letter is as under:

Joint Memorandum
The Hon’ble Minister of Home Affairs,
Government of India, 1st October, 2025 North Block, New Delhi.
Subject: Appeal for Judicial Inquiry, Humanitarian Relief, and Confidence Building Measures in Ladak...

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Ladakh Administration clarifies few issues on Sonam Wangchuk arrest

Press statement

  1. The Administration of UT of Ladakh would like to clarify few issues in the background of series of press conferences and media statements given by certain sections.
  2. There have been reports in the media of baseless allegations of victimization of certain individuals including Shri Sonam Wangchuk by government agencies. There is no question of witch-hunting or smoke screen. Actions taken by the law enforcement agencies are based on credible inputs and documents. The agen...
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DC Kargil reviews functioning of KV Trespone & JNV Khumbuthang 

Kargil, Sep 30/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho, visited PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya Trespone and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Khumbuthang, Kargil, to review the infrastructure and facilities for students.

At Kendriya Vidyalaya Trespone, the DC stressed the need to increase student accommodation and directed the principal to temporarily repurpose the sports room, work experience room, and scout room to man...

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KDA refuses talks with Centre until Wangchuk, others are freed

VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced it will not engage in talks with the Centre until all detained activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released and a judicial probe is launched into the recent police firing in Leh.

Addressing the media on Tuesday, KDA co-chairperson Asgar Ali Karbalai said, “We will not be part of any discussions with the Centre until Sonam Wangchuk is released, arrests are stopped, and a judicial inquiry into the September 24 incident i...

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