Director, Social & Tribal Welfare Ladakh Conducts Surprise Inspection of Anganwadi Centres in District Kargil

Kargil, June 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Director, Social & Tribal Welfare Department, UT Ladakh, Dr. Zahida Banoo (JKAS), undertook a surprise inspection of various Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across District Kargil to review their functioning and assess the effectiveness of service delivery under the Department’s welfare and nutrition programmes.

During the inspection, Dr. Zahida Banoo reviewed the overall functioning of the centres with a special focus on infrastructure, supplementary nu...

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PRARAMBH 2026: Income Tax Department, Chandigarh hosts Mega Event on Awareness of Income-Tax Act, 2025

Chandigarh, 11 June 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Income Tax Department, North-West Region, Chandigarh, organised a Mega Event under the initiative PRARAMBH 2026 — Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat — at Aayakar Bhawan, Sector 17-E, Chandigarh, to create awareness on the newly rolled out Income-Tax Act, 2025.  The programme was attended by senior officers of the Department, along with office bearers and members of the Associations of Chartered Accountants, the Tax Bar ...

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DC Kargil Reviews Infrastructure and Development Works at Government Polytechnic College

Kargil, June 12, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today visited Government Polytechnic College, Kargil, to review the status of infrastructure, academic facilities and ongoing developmental works within the institution.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected classrooms and various facilities across the campus and took stock of ongoing and proposed development projects. He was briefed by the Principal regarding the progress of seve...

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DC Kargil Reviews Vibrant Villages Programme, Sets Deadlines for DPRs and Scheme Saturation

Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today chaired a detailed review meeting regarding the implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme. The meeting focused on project planning, scheme saturation, and infrastructure development aimed at creating model villages with improved basic amenities and sustainable community infrastructure.

During the meeting, it was stressed that all proposed projects must be need-based, valid, and fre...

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Bar Association Kargil Hosts High Tea in Honour of Justice Arun Palli, Registrar General M.K. Sharma

Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Bar Association Kargil organized a High Tea programme on June 10 in honour of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arun Palli, Judge, Supreme Court of India, and his family during their visit to Kargil. The event was also graced by the presence of Sh. M.K. Sharma, Registrar General of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

The programme was held as a gesture of appreciation for the major role played by Hon’ble Justice Arun Palli in facilitating the timely ...

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DC Kargil Reviews Banking Performance, Emphasizes Credit Growth and Financial Inclusion

Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting at Conference Hall, Baroo, to review the performance of banks and the implementation of various government-sponsored schemes in the district.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed key banking indicators and assessed the progress achieved under priority and non-priority sector lending. He stressed the need...

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CEC Kargil Attends Flag-In Ceremony of National Integration Tour at Helipad Kargil

Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the Flag-In Ceremony of the National Integration Tour organized by the Indian Army under Operation Sadbhavana at Kargil. The tour was conducted from June 1 to June 10, 2026, for students of Army Goodwill School Kargil, including 15 specially-abled students, with the objective of promoting national integration, cultural exchange, and exposure to education...

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CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Inspects Key Development Projects in Hundurman

Kargil, June 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Hundurman to inspect the progress of crucial infrastructure projects.

He was accompanied by the Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer PHE, the Assistant Executive Engineer, and other officials, as well as local villagers.

Dr Akhoon inspected the Solar Hundurman Lift Water Supply Project. During the inspe...

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ADDC Kargil Reviews NRLM Activities, Stresses Promotion of Local Wool and Strengthening of Rural Livelihoods

Kargil, June 10/ VOL News Desk/ A review and planning meeting under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was held today under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kargil, Ghulam Mohad JKAS, at his office chamber. 

The meeting was attended by District Programme Managers (DPMs) and Block Programme Managers (BPMs) of NRLM.

The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing NRLM activities and discussed future plans for strengthening livelihood opport...

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Zanskar Administration Holds Key Meeting on Drug Abuse, Flags External Supply Concerns

Zanskar, June 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting on drug abuse awareness was held today at the Conference Hall, Dak Bungalow Padum, under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Zanskar.

The meeting was attended by the Superintendent of Police, Zanskar, President, Zanskar Buddhist Association (ZBA), President, ZBA Youth Wing, President, Moin-ul-Islam, representatives of AMA Choqspa, Muslim Association, and Gonpa Association. On behalf of the administration, Tehsildar Zanskar, SHO Zan...

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