Two aircrafts of Kargil Courier airlift 134 passengers

Kargil, March 5, 2025: The AN-32 Kargil Courier service operated today, airlifting a total of 134 passengers.

A total of 134 passengers were airlifted by the AN-32 Kargil Courier service, including 18 from Kargil to Jammu, 49 from Jammu to Kargil, 18 from Kargil to Srinagar, and 49 from Srinagar to Kargil.

Meanwhile, the online booking portal for AN-32 Kargil Courier Service will be available from 11:00 a.m. on March 6, 2025.

Passengers can book their tickets online at:

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Vice Chancellor, UoL, Prof. Saket Kushwaha visits GDC Drass

Kargil, March 04, 2025: Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha today visited Government Degree College (GDC) Drass where he interacted with faculty members, students, and non-teaching staff.

Prof. Kushwaha took a keen interest in the various departments of the college, taking note of the infrastructure, academic programs, and extracurricular activities. He engaged in fruitful discussions with the faculty members, soliciting their feedback and suggestions for enhancing...

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Leh delegation led by CEC meets Kiren Rijiju on Bodhgaya issue

Leh, March 04: A delegation led by Adv. Tashi Gyalson, Chairman/CEC LAHDC Leh, met with Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju Ji, to discuss the Bodhgaya Temple Management Act issue.

The delegation included esteemed members such as Dy. Chairman, LAHDC Leh Tsering Angchuk, Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) Senior Vice President Sh. Rigzen Dorjay, Ven. Deldan Namgyal General Secretary Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA) and BJP Senior Leader Tashi Gyalson Khachu.

The LBA and...

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Delegation of casual labourers/daily-rated workers of Sub-Transmission Division Kargil calls on LG

Leh, March 04, 2025: A delegation of casual labourers and daily-rated workers of the Sub-Transmission Division, Kargil called on the Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) at the Lt Governor’s Secretariat to discuss matters concerning their remuneration. The delegation sought the HLG’s intervention to enhance their wages.

During the meeting, the delegation informed the HLG that despite having Aadhaar-seeded accounts, they were not included in the list of 1900 casua...

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EC Punchok Tashi pays surprise visit to hostel, reviews CBSE exam preparations

Kargil, March 05, 2025: Executive Councilor for RDD, Forest, and Information, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, on Tuesday, paid a surprise visit to a hostel where students of Higher Secondary and High Schools from Zanskar Sub Division are attending remedial classes for the ongoing CBSE Class 10th and 12th examinations.

EC Tashi interacted with the students during the visit and inquired about their exam preparations. The students appreciated the administration and LAHDC Kargil for running ...

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After Heavy Snowfall, Clearance Work Underway to Reopen Zojila

Kargil, March 5: Following heavy snowfall in the region, the Zojila Pass has been closed due to the accumulation of approximately four feet of snow and the heightened risk of avalanches. In a telephonic conversation with an official source from Drass, it was confirmed that efforts are underway to restore connectivity.

The road clearance operation has commenced, with teams working from both sides. Snow clearance machines have been deployed from Gumri towards Drass, while work has also beg...

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Ayatollah Sheikh Hasnain Shabani Al-Najfi Passes Away

VOL News Desk: Renowned jurist Ayatollah Sheikh Hasnain Shabani Al-Najfi from Kargil passed away today in the holy city of Qom, Islamic Republic of Iran, reuniting with his Creator.

He hailed from the village of Brolmo in the Kharmang district, located at the confluence of Kargil and Baltistan. His father, Sheikh Ali Brolmo, was a distinguished religious scholar of his time, widely recognized for his religious services. His shrine, located near the Kargil border, is a popular pilgrimage s...

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VC University of Ladakh calls on CEC Kargil

Kargil, March 01, 2025: The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha today paid a courtesy visit to Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, at the Council Secretariat in Kargil.

The CEC congratulated the Vice Chancellor and expressed his appreciation, stating that the region is fortunate to have a leader like him guiding the university.

Dr. Akhoon appreciated and congratulated the Vice Chancellor for establishing his office at the Kargil Camp...

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Science lecturers & NYC members call on Lt Governor Mishra

Leh, March 1, 2025: A delegation comprising Science lecturers of School Education Department led by Nawaz Ali called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the LG Secretariat. Principal Secretary, Sanjiv Khirwar, IAS and Commissioner/Secretary to the HLG, Dr L Franklin were present in the meeting.

The delegates informed the HLG that they belong to Kargil district and have been rendering their services in schools in Leh as Science lecturers for th...

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CEC Tashi Gyalson Chairs Meeting on Leh-Manali Bypass Alignment

Leh, March 01: The Chairman/CEC,LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson, chaired a meeting to finalize the alignment of the Leh-Manali bypass from Spituk to Upshi.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councillor (Agriculture) Stanzin Chosphel; Councillor, Phyang, Tundup Nurbo; Councillor, Igoo, Sonam Thardos; Councillor, Chuchot, Mirza Hussain; ACR, Leh Shabir Hussain, Col. K.S. Lavana, Commander of 753 BRTF; Tehsildar Leh, Dorjey Gailson; SDM Incharge Kharu, Stanzin Namgail; Officiating Chief Engineer...

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