Kargil, June 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Union Territory of Ladakh, particularly Kargil district, has been under the grip of an intense heatwave for the past four days, severely affecting normal life and causing various problems for the public. The unusually high temperatures have impacted daily activities, educational matters, and public movement.
The severe heat is affecting children, elderly people, and those engaged in physical labor the most. The continuous rise in daytime temperatures is bei...
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Amit reveals UT Ladakh to be 1st State/UT in Bharat to complete all Census work by Sep 26 during Kargil Census Review Meeting
Kargil, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO)/ Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, IAS, Chief Principal Census Officer / Director Census Operations J&K and Ladakh today chaired a comprehensive review meeting in the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil to assess the progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) of Census 2027 in Kargil district in which Vijay Kumar, Assistant Director and District Census Prabhari Sadique ...
Kargil Student Selected for National Youth Parliament 2026–27
VOL News Desk/ Kargil — Zulikha Banoo, a fourth-semester student of the Department of Political Science at the Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, has been selected to participate in the National Level Youth Parliament 2026–27.
She hails from Thasgam village in Sankoo Valley of Kargil district. According to official communication, she received the invitation through MY Bharat Ladakh under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
Her selection follows her performance at t...
Power Transfer: Congress-NC Joint Step, Announcement to Move No Confidence Motion Against Current Council
Kargil, 14 May/ VOL News Desk/ A joint press conference was held today between National Conference (NC) and Indian National Congress on the issue of power transfer. In it, both parties announced their next plan of action for power transfer in the Hill Council while keeping their alliance intact.
Addressing the press conference, Congress senior leader Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai said that before the council elections, NC and Congress had signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under whi...
Preparations Reviewed for Inauguration of New District Court Complex in Kargil
Kargil, March 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting was convened today under the chairmanship of Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kargil, Mr. Sheikh Gowher Hussain, to review and finalize preparations for the upcoming inauguration of the New District Court Complex, Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Mr. Rakesh Kumar; Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kargil, Mr. Nitin Yadav, the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kargil, Mr. Tsewang Phuntsog; Secretary, Distri...
Various Delegations Calls upon Chief Secretary Ladakh Ashish Kundra in Kargil
Kargil, February 24/ VOL News Desk/ Several delegations from across Kargil district called on the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, at Hotel The Kargil and apprised him of various public issues and developmental demands.
A delegation led by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, along with several councillors, raised various issues pertaining to land digitalisation in accordance with SO-75. The delegation emphasized the need for expediting the...
LG Ice Hockey Tournament Returns to Kargil for Fifth Edition
Kargil, January 12, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, in the presence of Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh, Mr. Ashish Kundra (IAS) today inaugurated the 5th LG Ice Hockey Tournament 2026 here at Ice Hockey Rink, Biamathang, Kargil.
On the occasion, the CEC warmly welcomed the newly appointed Chief Secretary of UT Ladakh, Mr. Ashish Kundra, and expressed optimism for working in close coordination with LAHDC Kargil for the ov...
LRLM Kargil Organizes Awareness Programme under National Campaign on Gender Equality
Kargil, December 18/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) organised an event under the National Campaign on Gender Equality today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall, Kargil today. The programme was graced by Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba as the Chief Guest, Additional District Commissioner, Imteeaz Kacho as the Guest of Honour, and Superintendent of Police Kacho Ishtiyaq. Other dignitaries present on the occasion included Chief Medical Officer Kacho Liyakat Ali, District Pa...
EC Tourism Reviews Progress, Orders Speed-Up of Pending Tourism Projects in Kargil
Kargil, December 03/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Executive Councillor, KDA and Tourism Development Authority, Kacho Mohd Feroz chaired a review meeting today to assess the progress of ongoing works under KDA Kargil.
The meeting was attended by the Hon’ble Executive Councillor, RDD and ZDA, Er. Punchok Tashi, and the Hon’ble Executive Councillor for Sheep and Animal Husbandry, Aga Syed Mujtaba. Hon’ble Councillors of different constituencies of LAHDC Kargil besides Executive Engineer, KDA and ...
LSSSSB Conducts Training Session for Invigilators, Superintendents, and Authentication Officials in Kargil
Kargil, December 03/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh Subordinate Staff Service Selection Board (LSSSSB) successfully conducted a comprehensive Training Session for invigilators, centre superintendents, and authentication officials under the supervision of Secretary LSSSSB, Dr. Zahida Banoo. The session focused on preparing officials for the smooth, fair, and transparent conduct of upcoming LSSSSB examinations.
Also present on the occasion were, Tehsildar Kargil, Ayaz Ahmad; Assistant Director Food,...