Second Confluence of the Balti Community Held in Kargil, Ladakh

Kargil, November 2/ VOL News Desk/ The Himalayan Cultural Heritage Foundation (HCHF), in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Ladakh and Territories of Indus (ABHLTI), successfully organized the Second Confluence of Balti Culture in Kargil on Sunday. 

This event followed the first edition held in Uttarakhand in 2023, which was highly acclaimed for its success. The theme of this year’s confluence was “Reflecting on the Balti Cultural Heritage: Challenges and New Direct...

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UT Foundation Day celebrated at Kargil

Kargil, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration of Kargil celebrated the Union Territory Foundation Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour today at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The event began with the National Anthem, followed by a warm welcome to the guests.

The event was graced by Executive Councillor, LAHDC-Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, as the Chief Guest, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Ram Ragavan (IPS), as the Guest of Honour. Additional Dep...

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Free Cancer Screening Camp Inaugurated in Kargil

Kargil, Sep 22/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated a free cancer screening camp organised by Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation in collaboration with Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Noida.

The inaugural event was attended by Member Parliament Ladakh Mohd Hanifa Jan, President Jamiat Ul Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil Sheikh Nazir Mehdi, President Al Reza Dr. Mohammad Abbas, and expert delegates from Yathart...

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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Representative Visits Kargil for Seminar

Kargil, September 3: Hujjat-ul-Islam Dr. Syed Shabab Naqvi, the special representative of Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi in India, arrived in Kargil Tuesday to a warm welcome from followers of the Iranian Shia cleric.
As part of his visit, a grand seminar was organised today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall, Kargil. The event was attended by Chairman of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, Hujjat-ul-Islam Sheikh Sadiq Rajai; President of Anjuman Jamiatul Ulama Isna Ashariya Kargil, H...

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Administrative Secretary Reviews Kargil & Drass Projects

Kargil, 28 Aug/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary, Housing & Urban Development and Tourism, UT Ladakh, Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, today visited several sites of ongoing projects in Kargil and Drass. The sites included the Office Complex of Municipal Committee (MC) Kargil, Solid Waste Management Plant (SWM) at Kurbathang and the project site of Remediation and Management of Legacy Waste at Kurbathang. He also visited the  Latoo Bhim Pathar, War Memorial and Draupadi Kund in Drass. 

The A...

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Badminton Championship 2025 begins in Kargil; ADC Imteeaz Kacho joins as Chief Guest

Kargil, August 18, 2025: The Badminton Association Kargil, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Kargil, held the inaugural of the  1st Badminton Championship 2025 under the banner of Fit India – Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life. 

The championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from players across the district and was graced by Chief Guest, Imteeaz Kacho Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, along with Guest of Honour Abdul Hadi, LAHDC Councillor Taisuru; and...

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Full Dress Rehearsal for Independence Day Celebrations Held at Kargil

Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, unfurled the National Flag in presence of SSP-Kargil Shree Ram R, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Kargil; Joint Director (Finance), Joint Director (Planning), District Panchayat Officer, HQA to DC-kargil, Executive Officer, MC-Kargil  and other Officers from the Police and Civil  Administration.  Male and female school contingents, NCC cadets and the Ladakh Police Band presented march past on the occasion in ...

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Har Ghar Tiranga: Tourism Department Kargil organizes Rakhi tying ceremony for Army jawans

Kargil, August 08, 2025 – In connection with the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, Tourism Department Kargil in collaboration with the Education Department today organized a Tiranga Rakhi tying ceremony for the brave Indian Army soldiers at a zero border location near Kargil.

On the occasion, girl students from the PM Shri Government Higher Secondary School Minjee tied tricolor rakhis to the Army officers and jawans. The tricolor rakhis were specially woven for the brave soldiers by a fe...

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Govt High School Bodhkharboo Opens 50-Bed Hostel in Honor of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Kargil, August 8, 2025: A 50-bed hostel at Government High School Bodhkharboo was inaugurated today, dedicated to the memory of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The facility aims to support students from far-flung areas of Ladakh, providing them with safe accommodation and better access to education.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Director of School Education, UT Ladakh, who served as the chief guest. Other dignitaries present included Councillor Stakchay Khangra...

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DC Kargil reviews arrangements for observance of Arbaeen E Hussaini

Kargil, August 06, 2025: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the observance of Chehlum/Arbaeen E Hussaini procession in Kargil.

The meeting covered various arrangements related to Arbaeen-e-Hussaini, where in the DC Kargil instructed officers to ensure that all necessary facilities are made available to the public and emphasized the importance of unobstructed access for ambulances during the processions.

Key aspect...

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