Khaltsi, October 21, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Draw of Lots for women’s reservation among Panches and Sarpanches in Sham district was held today under the supervision of the District Panchayat Election Officer, Sham, Smt. Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Sham.
The proceedings commenced at 2:00 PM and were conducted in accordance with the prescribed guidelines to ensure transparency and fairness in the reservation process.
The event was att...
VOL News Desk/ In a historic milestone for the administration of justice in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, today inaugurated the newly established Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh at Melongthang, Leh.
The establishment of the Bench marks a significant step towards bringing justice closer to the people of Ladakh, particularly those residing in remote and far-flung areas, by reducing the hardships, time and ex...
Kargil, October 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Parihar, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Administrative Judge for District Kargil), today visited and inspected New District Court Complex, Kurbathang, Kargil.
Upon his arrival, His Lordship was accorded a Guard of Honour by District Police Kargil in the presence of Mr. Tsewang Phuntsog, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kargil, Mr. Sadiq Ali Wazir, Munsiff, Sankoo, and Mr. Reyaz Ahmad Khan, President, Bar Assoc...
Kargil, October 15/ VOL News Desk/ The Department of Tourism, Ladakh, in collaboration with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF), inaugurated a Basic Rock Climbing Course at TFC Kargil to promote adventure tourism and develop mountaineering skills among youth.
The programme was attended by Executive Councillor for Tourism, LAHDC Kargil, Altaf Hussain, as the Chief Guest; Joint Director Planning/Chief Planning Officer Kargil, Kacho Mohammad Hussain; Director of Physical Education, Un...
Drass, October 14/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today attended a special thermal distribution programme at Government High School, Salampora, Drass, as the organised by the 17000 ft Foundation in collaboration with the Japanese clothing brand UNIQLO aimed at supporting school education and promoting the welfare of students in the region.
The programme was attended by the LAHDC Councillor Abdul Samad, Principal, DIET-Kargil, Khurshida Bano; HoD, FLN, DIE...
Leh, October 14, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today attended a drug-free awareness campaign at Eliezer Joldan Memorial (EJM) College, Leh, aimed at sensitising students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and promoting a healthy, drug-free society.
The campaign was organised by Vidyarthi CEVA Educational Trust in collaboration with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Ladakh, and M3M Foundation. A large number of students and fa...
KARGIL, LADAKH | 14 October 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The District Youth Services and Sports Office (DYSSO), Kargil, convened a coordination meeting to finalise the selection criteria, evaluation framework, and schedule for the District-Level activities under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026. The meeting brought together key administrative officials and subject experts from the fields of cultural arts, painting, and literature to ensure a transparent, systematic, and merit-ba...
Kargil, October 13/ VOL News Desk/ Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Shri Altaf Hussain, along with Chief Education Officer (CEO), Kargil, Shri Sonam Wangchuk, visited Government High School Hardass to review the academic infrastructure, hostel facilities, and remedial classes being conducted for students.
During the visit, they interacted with students and teaching staff to assess the academic environment, understand the availability of essential facilities, and review the progress of ...
Zanskar, October 13/ VOL News Desk/ The department of industries and commerce, Union Territory of Ladakh, in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar, organised a five -day capacity-building training programme in Zanskar District commencing on 13 October 2026 sponsored under the RAMP scheme of ministry of MSME. The programme was inaugurated by Shri Omkar Rajindar Singh, IAS, District Magistrate, Zanskar.
The programme was attended by Dr. Mohd. Asif,...
Kargil, October 13, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, reviewed the status of administrative initiatives, including the implementation of e-Office, digitisation of old records, Aadhaar-based attendance and disposal of scrap materials, at a meeting held at the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for effective implementation of the e-Office system and directed officers to adopt digital signatures and ...
