DC Kargil conducts quarterly inspection of EVM/VVPAT warehouse at Kurbathang

Kargil, March 25, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The District Election Officer (DEO) and Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today conducted the scheduled quarterly physical verification of the EVM/VVPAT warehouse located at Kurbathang, in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India.

The warehouse was opened at around 2:00 PM in the presence of designated officers, representatives of political parties, and other concerned officials. The inspection was carried out under s...

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Historic Teacher Transfer policy implemented in District Kargil

Kargil, March 25, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Education Department, Kargil, under the guidance of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) and the District Administration Kargil, has issued transfer orders for teachers in a major reshuffle within the department. On the occasion, the LAHDC Kargil officially finalized and published the historic Teacher Transfer policy in, awaited since years for teachers, masters, and lecturers, following an extensive and thorough exercise.

The trans...

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DC Kargil reviews arrangements ahead of inauguration of New District Court Complex

Kargil, March 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today reviewed the arrangements in view of the inauguration of New District Court Complex at Kurbathang, Kargil.

During the inspection, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kargil, Sheikh Gowher Hussain, SSP Kargil, ADC Kargil, Tehsildar Kargil, Executive Engineers from PWD, Mechanical and PDD, AO to DC, and other concerned officials were present.

The DC along with the Principal District Judge visited th...

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DC Kargil Reviews SDRF Relief Distribution, Stresses Timely and Transparent Disbursement

Kargil, February 02/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, chaired a meeting on Monday to review the work done and the distribution of gratuitous relief to affected families under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). The meeting was convened to assess the status of relief measures and to ensure timely and transparent disbursement to the beneficiaries.

During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on the progress of relief distribution and issues, if any, faced during ...

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DC Kargil Chairs DLAC Meeting on Food Safety and Healthy Diets

Kargil, January 31, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shri Rakesh Kumar, today chaired a meeting of the District Level Advisory Committee (DLAC) to review and deliberate on issues related to food safety and the promotion of healthy dietary practices across the district.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Superintendent of Police, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Assistant Director FCS&CA, District Programme Officer ICDS, ...

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DC Kargil Flags Off Artisans and Entrepreneurs to participate in Enchanting Ladakh at Dilli Haat

Kargil, January 31, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today flagged off artisans of the Handloom & Handicrafts sector and entrepreneurs associated with the District Industries Centre (DIC), Kargil to participate in the 7th edition of Enchanting Ladakh at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi.

On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, General Manager, DIC Kargil, Shafiq Ahmad, Tehsildar Kargil, Ayaz Ahmad Bhat, besides other officials from va...

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Deputy Commissioner Chairs DCDC Meeting to Strengthen Cooperative Sector in Kargil

Kargil, January 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, who also serves as Chairman of the District Cooperative Development Committee (DCDC), chaired a meeting of the committee at his office chamber in Baroo to review progress and outline measures to strengthen the cooperative sector in the district.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Registrar Cooperatives Shahzad Sarwar, Chief Agriculture Officer Ashiq Hussain, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Niyazul Hassnain, and represent...

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Secretary Education UT Ladakh Reviews Schools in Kargil, Launches Winter Classes

Kargil, Dec 27/ VOL News Desk/ Secretary Education UT Ladakh, Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, visited several schools in Kargil district today to assess infrastructure and initiate winter academic activities.

In the morning, she inspected PM SHRI High School Tacha, accompanied by Hon’ble EC Education LAHDC Kargil Sh. Zakir Hussain, EC Tourism Sh. Kacho Feroz, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Sh. Rakesh Kumar, IAS, Chief Education Officer Sh. Sonam Wangchuk, and other dignitaries. During the visit, she a...

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LAHDC Kargil declares winter vacation for schools from December 15 onwards

Kargil, December 13, 2025: A meeting regarding the declaration of winter vacation in Government and Private Schools of Kargil District was convened today under the chairmanship of the Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, at the Council Secretariat.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councillors Kacho Mohd Feroz, Aga Syed Mujataba, and Phunchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; the Chief Medical Officer (CMO); the Chief...

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Hon’ble CEC Dr. Jaffer Attends Launch Ceremony of “Whispers of Ladakh” by Kacho Jaffer Ali Khan

Kargil, Ladakh | December 06/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the launch ceremony of the book “Whispers of Ladakh”, authored and illustrated by Kacho Jaffer Ali Khan, as the Chief Guest at the Tourism Facilitation Centre (TFC), Biamathang, Kargil.

The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Haji Mohd Haneefa Jaan as the Guest of Honour, and ...

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