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...
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, 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...
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...
Kargil, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of restoration works following the recent flash floods, particularly irrigation infrastructure and drinking water supply across different regions of Kargil.
During the meeting, Dr Akhoon appreciated the efforts of all line departments for carrying out restoration and relief works on a war footing. He stressed upon th...
Kargil, August 05, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In continuation of the ongoing outreach and facilitation programme, the Department of Tourism, Kargil, today organized a Special Tourist Unit Registration Camp at the Tourist Reception Center/Office of the Assistant Director Tourism, Kargil.
The camp was conducted to facilitate on-the-spot registration of tourism establishments and provide technical guidance and handholding support to stakeholders regarding the online provisional and permanent regi...
The tenth death anniversary of Hujjat-ul-Islam wal Muslimeen Sheikh Mohammad Hussain Zakiri, founder of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) and Motahhari Educational Society (MES), was observed with reverence and solemnity in Kargil on July 28.
A commemorative gathering, including a condolence meeting and Fateha recitation, was organised by the Motahhari Educational Society at Imam Khomeini Tower, Kargil. The event witnessed participation from religious scholars, members of MES, social figure...
Leh, July 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary, Social & Tribal Welfare Department, UT Ladakh, Ms. Nidhi Malik, IAS visited the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Kargil, to review the functioning of the Centre and assess the facilities and services being provided for the prevention, treatment, counselling, and rehabilitation of individuals affected by substance abuse.
During the visit, the Administrative Secretary inspected the available infrastructure and reviewed the medic...
Kargil, July 21/ VOL News Desk/ A series of cloudbursts and continuous heavy rainfall over Saturday, Sunday and Monday triggered sudden flash floods across several areas of Kargil district, causing widespread destruction to agriculture, infrastructure, and residential properties.
According to reports from multiple locations, the floodwaters carried large quantities of mud, stones, and boulders, severely damaging agricultural land, standing crops, irrigation channels, houses, roads, bridges, a...
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...
