Kargil, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today chaired the inaugural meeting of District TB Mukt Bharat Committee and to review the implementation and progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in the district at his office chamber.
The meeting was attended by the CMO Kargil, CMO Drass, DTO Kargil, CO NCC 2nd Battalion, District Programme Coordinator, WHO-TB Consultant, District Youth Services & Sports Officer, District Youth Officer (M...
Leh, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards strengthening financial inclusion and promoting self-employment among minority communities in Ladakh, the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO) signed an additional Government Revolving Guarantee of ₹20 crore with the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) at the UT Secretariat, Leh, today.
The agreement was signed by Administrative Secretary Himanshu Gupta, Managing Director, SIDCO L...
Leh, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary UT of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a meeting to review and discuss the proposed implementation of Reform Utsav in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
During the meeting, Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Shri Himanshu Gupta, made a detailed presentation on the phase-wise implementation of Reform Utsav. The presentation covered the proposed portal, governance framework, sensitisation at t...
Kargil, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil,/ Principal Census Officer, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, today officially launched the second phase of Census 2027—Population Enumeration (PE)—at his office chamber in Kargil.
As part of the launch, Rakesh Kumar became the 2nd person to undertake Self-Enumeration (SE) for the Population Enumeration 2027 in Kargil, thereby encouraging citizens to participate in the digital self-enumeration process.
The second ph...
Kargil, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil organised an interactive meeting at the College Seminar Hall, attended by Principal Dr. Amjat Ali Abassi , Sr. Prof. Dr ishaq and faculty members. The meeting focused on improving teaching and learning practices, adopting modern and innovative teaching methodologies, enhancing professional skills, and exploring effective ways to improve student admissions and the overall academic environment of the college.
Fac...
Drass, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Drass Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today inspected the ongoing construction work of the new building of Government Higher Secondary School in Bhimbat. He accompanied by Principal of the school Tashi Gyalsan and his staff; Junior Engineer Shah Jahaan; Lambardar of Bhimbat Mohammad Ibrahim and other concerned officials.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed inspection of the under-construction building, visited ...
Kargil, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of restoration works following the recent flash floods, particularly irrigation infrastructure and drinking water supply across different regions of Kargil.
During the meeting, Dr Akhoon appreciated the efforts of all line departments for carrying out restoration and relief works on a war footing. He stressed upon th...
Kargil, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, today inspected the ongoing construction work of the Multi-Sports Complex at Kargil town to take stock of the progress and review the project plan.
The DC was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer Kargil, Kacho Mohd Hussain, besides other concerned officials.
During the inspection, the DC inquired about the approved plan, design and present status of the project. He was informed that the Multi...
Drass, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Drass District Police, in collaboration with the Students & Scholars Association Drass (SASAD), inaugurated a Free Crash Course for Sub Inspector and Constable aspirants in Drass today with the aim of providing quality guidance and academic support to local youth preparing for competitive examinations.
The inaugural event, held under the guidance and supervision of Superintendent of Police Ishtiyaq Kacho (JKPS), was graced by Deputy Commissioner Imte...
Leh, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, the Department of Culture and Tourism, UT Ladakh, organised a patriotic programme at the picturesque Sindhu Ghat, Leh, the Ladakh Eco-Tourism Hub, today, marking the grand culmination of the campaign. A large number of school children participated in the vibrant celebration of patriotism and national pride, along with specially-abled children, students from various schools and colleges, teachers and of...
