By Dr. Gulzar Hussain, Ph.D History, Presidency University
VOL News Desk/ The reorganization of the administrative map of Ladakh has proceeded at a pace few residents could have anticipated. A Union Territory that for decades comprised two districts now has eight, and within this restructuring the Hill Council of the newly demarcated Kargil district has been expanded from twelve constituencies to twenty-one. In principle, more constituencies should bring representatives closer to the people. ...
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Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Parihar Inspects New District Court Complex at Kurbathang, Kargil
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...
Executive Councillor Altaf Hussain & CEO Kargil Sonam Wangchuk Visit Government High School Hardass to Review Educational Facilities
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 ...
L-G Saxena Approves 4 Water Projects for Kargil, Releases ₹5 Cr for Hunderman
Leh, September 30/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved four new water-infrastructure projects in Kargil district, aimed at strengthening water security and ensuring reliable availability of water to meet the drinking and agricultural requirements of the people.
On the directions of the Lieutenant Governor, the Administration has also released a fund of Rs 5 crore for developing the water infrastructure at Hunderman Village, the last Indian Village on th...
Horticulture Department Organises Exhibition to Showcase Kargil’s Local Produce, Modern Technologies
Kargil, September 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Department of Horticulture, Kargil, organised an exhibition at Hussaini Park, Kargil, showcasing locally produced fruits, horticulture products, modern technologies and various departmental initiatives.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC Kargil Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon LAHDC as Cheif guest in the presence of Excutive Councillor Aga Mushtaba Musawi and Executive Councillor Aga Syed Ali Syed Ali and Councillo...
Department of Agriculture Kargil Concludes 5-Day SMAE Training for 50 Women Farmers
Kargil, September 21, 2026: In a significant stride towards strengthening women-led sustainable agriculture in Ladakh the Department of Agriculture Kargil UT Ladakh successfully concluded a 05-day within-district farmer training programme under the Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE) 2026-27. The programme witnessed the active participation of 50 women farmers from Darss and Zanskar districts of UT Ladakh.
The training was designed as a dynamic blend of theoretical learning, demon...
Kargil Hill Council Political Crisis, Leadership & Major Questions Over the Sankoo District Demand
Kargil/ VOL News Desk/ Following recent changes in Ladakh’s administrative map, particularly the granting of district status to Zanskar and Drass and the notification regarding the formation of Hill Development Councils for these areas, debate has intensified over the political future of the Kargil Hill Development Council.
The resignation of four BJP councillors has raised serious questions regarding the present numerical strength of the Kargil Hill Council, the completion of its five-ye...
Suru Summer Festival 2026: A New Hope for Tourism, But Cultural Balance Is Essential
By Syed Hashim Rizvi
The Suru Summer Festival 2026, held on August 26 and 27 at the picturesque Damsna Spang in Kargil district, has emerged as an important initiative to promote tourism, culture and adventure sports in the Suru Valley. The two-day festival was inaugurated by Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of the LAHDC Kargil, and witnessed the participation of a large number of locals as well as domestic and foreign tourists.
The primary objective of the fe...
Kargil–Adab-o-Saqafat 2026 Held at GDC Kargil
Kargil, August 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A literary and cultural event titled “Kargil–Adab-o-Saqafat 2026” was organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with Government Degree College (GDC) Kargil at the college premises on Wednesday.
Brigadier Aashish Anil Joshi was the Chief Guest, while Colonel Manoj Rathi and Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal, GDC Kargil, were among the distinguished guests.
The programme began with a visit to an exhibition showcasing academic and creative project...
CBC’s two-day outreach programme on VB-G RAM G Act begins in Kargil
Kargil, August 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A two-day Integrated and Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) began at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium Hall in Kargil today. The programme was inaugurated by Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councillor (Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Power Development Department, FCS&CA, Information and ZDA) LAHDC Kargil.
The programme, aimed to create awareness about t...