Leh, Aug 31/ VOL News Desk/ To celebrate National Sports Day 2025, a cycle rally was organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, under the initiative “Sundays on Cycle” in Leh.
DYSSO Leh, Tsering Tashi, welcomed the Chief Guest, Deputy Chairman of LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk, who flagged off the rally from Singay Namgyal Chowk in the presence of students and officials.
More than 100 students, both boys and girls, from government and private schools of Leh district t...
Drass, Aug 31/VOL News Desk/ KNT: Two persons were killed and three others injured after a Xylo vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge at Shaitan Nalla Mode near Gumri in Drass during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.
Police said that around 3:30 AM, Minamarg Police Post received information that a Xylo (JK02BC-5894), on its way from Sonamarg towards Kargil, had met with an accident after losing control. The vehicle plunged nearly 400 feet into the river.
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Leh, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ Armed Forces as not only the defenders of India’s borders but also as true nation-builders who have consistently stood with people in times of need—whether in building critical infrastructure, responding to natural disasters, or supporting communities in remote and harsh conditions.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, while addressing the valedictory session of the Civil–Military Fusion Capsule at Shaitan Singh Au...
Leh, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ Calling Health, Education and Tourism the three lifelines of Ladakh, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that all-out efforts are being made to strengthen these sectors to ensure holistic and sustainable development of the Union Territory.
“Unprecedented development is taking place across Ladakh. From health to education and tourism, new infrastructure is coming up at a rapid pace. It is important to highlight these achiev...
Kargil, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ The three-day long 21st International Association for Ladakh Studies (IALS) Conference concluded today in Kargil, marking the successful return of this globally respected academic forum to the region after a gap of ten years. The event, which drew together eminent scholars, writers, researchers, and students from Ladakh, across India, and several other countries, witnessed a total of 53 academic presentations on diverse themes connected to Ladakh’s history, cul...
Kargil, Aug 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS), today convened the District Level Review Committee (DLRC) and District Consultative Committee (DCC) meeting at the Conference Hall, Baroo, to review the performance of the banking sector and line departments for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
The meeting was attended by the Member of Parliament Ladakh, Chief Horticulture Officer Kargil, Assistant Director Fisheries, representatives of DIC Kargi...
Leh, Aug 29/ VOL News Desk/ Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Leh, Sonam Nurboo, chaired a review meeting on 29th August, 2025 at the Conference Hall, DC Office, to discuss preparations for the upcoming Climate Cup 2025, scheduled to be held from 1st to 7th September at the Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Astro Turf Stadium, Spituk.
During the meeting, the ADDC emphasized the importance of ensuring a smooth and well-organized week long event. He directed District youth services a...
Kargil, Aug 29/ VOL News Desk/ Reaffirming the commitment of the Union Territory Administration towards inclusive and people-centric governance, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that the government is determined to bridge development gaps and address the genuine concerns of the people in a transparent and time-bound manner.
Several delegations from different areas of Kargil called on the Lt Governor at Raj Niwas and submitted their demands and sug...
Kargil, Aug 29/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon today attended the National Sports Day celebrations held under the theme ‘Ek Ghanta, Khel ke Maidan Main’. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched the nationwide sports and fitness movement from 29th to 31st August to encourage participation in physical activities.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Akhoon emphasized the importance of financial assistance for sportsp...
Kargil, Aug 29/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/ CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a meeting of District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in view of the recent heavy snow and rain fall in the district. Another major agenda of the meeting was to discuss the network connectivity in such situations like the recent one in which the network remained shut down for almost 48 hours.
The Sub Divisional Magistrates of Shakar Chiktan, Drass, Sankoo and Zanskar and Tehsildar of Kargil H...
