New Delhi: Mr. Noorul Islam, State IEC Consultant, National Health Mission, Health & Medical Education Department, Ladakh, has been honoured with the Prestigious Award for Best Health IEC Practice in the Himalayan Region at the National Healthcare & Education Summit & Conference 2025. He was recognised for his outstanding efforts in promoting various government health schemes and educating rural communities with essential information on diseases, vaccines, and medicines—ensuring that people ...
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Kargil Celebrates 77th Year of Indian Army Victory as Youm-e-Fateh
Kargil, November 23/ VOL News Desk/ Kargil today commemorated the 77th year of the Indian Army’s historic victory of 1948, celebrated as Youm-e-Fateh, with great patriotic zeal at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Biamathang. The day marks the liberation of Kargil from Pakistani raiders during Operation Bison, when the valiant soldiers of 77 Para Brigade restored the crucial link between Kashmir and Ladakh on 23rd November 1948.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr...
LG Kavinder Gupta: Hindi Symbolises India’s Rising Global Confidence and Cultural Unity
New Delhi, November 21/ VOL News Desk/ Highlighting the growing prominence of Hindi on the national and global stage, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, said that Hindi today stands not just as a means of communication but as a powerful carrier of India’s cultural, emotional and civilizational identity. He noted that the widespread acceptance of Hindi across diverse regions, its expanding academic footprint, and its increasing use in international forums reflect ...
Royal Enfield announces season 3 of Ice Hockey in the Himalayas
● Largest-ever Ice Hockey season returns with structured training, more teams covering additional regions, and deeper community engagement
● Expands to new regions with coach and referee training programs across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
● Season 3 to feature the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League in Ladakh and the Spiti Cup, powered by Royal Enfield, in Himachal Pradesh
New Delhi, November 18th, 2025: Royal Enfield today announced the third edition ...
CEC Kargil Attends Valedictory ceremony of North Zone All India Inter-University Kabaddi Tournament 2025
Kargil, October 27/ VOL News Desk/ The valedictory ceremony of the North Zone All India Inter-University Kabaddi Tournament (Women’s Category) 2025 concluded with a sense of pride at the Khree Sultan Cho Stadium, Kargil. The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
The tournament witnessed participation from 28 universities across North India, marking a historic milestone for Kargil as the host of ...
Ladakh to Become India’s Top Winter Sports Hub, Says LG Kavinder Gupta
Leh, Oct 13/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh has immense potential to become a premier winter sports destination driven by its geographical terrain and extreme winter conditions. The region needs adequate winter sports infrastructure and connectivity to attract both domestic and international winter sports lovers, thereby promoting Ladakh as an adventure and winter sports destination, with a special focus on boosting winter tourism to boost livelihood opportunities of the locals.
This was stated by...
Rally Demands Sonam Wangchuk’s Release and Sixth Schedule for Ladakh
Chandigarh, October 12/ VOL News Desk/ The All Ladakh Students Welfare Association Chandigarh (ALSWAC) and Fridays For Future, Chandigarh Chapter, in a peaceful rally today demanding the immediate release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.
Students, environmentalists and concerned citizens raised their voices against the shrinking democratic and ecological space in the region. The rally highlighted how unregulated development in Ladakh threatens glaci...
Wildlife Week 2025 Concludes in Kargil with a Call for Strengthened Conservation Efforts
Kargil, Oct 08/ VOL News Desk/ The week-long celebration of Wildlife Week 2025 concluded today with a vibrant valedictory event held at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The programme was organised by the Department of Wildlife Protection Division, Kargil, in collaboration with the Department of Education, Kargil and ROQS Team (helping hand).
Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Executive Councillor (Wildlife), Er...
Ladakh Observes Wildlife Week 2025 with Conservation Drives & Community Engagement
VOL News Desk/ The Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, UT Ladakh, has been conducting a series of activities aimed at raising awareness, strengthening community participation, and promoting human-wildlife coexistence under the banner of Wildlife Week -2025.
The activities include Cleanliness Drive along the Suru River in Kargil, school-level drawing and painting competitions on the theme “Say No to Plastics” and “Living with Wildlife.” , awareness programmes and capacity-b...
Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Snowfall, Landslides Predicted in J&K Oct 5-7
Srinagar, Oct 3, KNT: The Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of widespread rainfall and snowfall from October 5 to 7 under the influence of an active western disturbance. The department has cautioned that the spell may bring significant disruption to transport, farming activities, and pose risks of natural hazards in vulnerable areas.
According to the advisory issued by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, moderate to heavy snowfal...