RAMP Workshop Empowers Women SHGs and MSMEs with Product Certification & FSSAI Training in Kargil

Kargil, February 16/ VOL News Desk/ On the third day of the ongoing five-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on “Product Certification and Training for Women SHG Members”, enthusiastic participation recorded from MSME unit holders and Women Self Help Group (SHG) members from the food processing sector. 

The programme held at the Conference Hall of the District Industries Centre (DIC), Kargil, has been conducted under the RAMP Programme, organized by the Industries & Commerce Department, U...

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Chief Secretary, Ashish Kundra Attends Funeral of Qamar Ali Akhoon at Sankoo, Pays Tribute to Bereaved Family

Kargil, February 14/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary Ladakh, Ashish Kundra attended the funeral ceremony of former J&K Cabinet Minister, and former CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Qamar Ali Akhoon at Sankoo and paid heartfelt tributes to the bereaved family.

The Chief Secretary expressed his condolences particularly to the brother of the late leader, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC, Kargil, and other family members. He acknowledged the late Akhoon’s contribution...

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Lt Governor Ladakh Inspires Youth at Students’ Welfare Association Annual Day

Jammu, Feb 15/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, addressed the 27th Annual Day Function of the All Ladakh Students Welfare Association Jammu, here today. He congratulated the Association for its sustained contribution towards the welfare, unity and holistic development of Ladakhi students.

While addressing the gathering of youth from Leh and Kargil districts in Jammu, the Lt Governor termed the Ladakh Students Welfare Association is not merely an orga...

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Research Orientation Workshop for Post Graduation Students concludes at Arts Faculty, University of Delhi

New Delhi, 15 February, 2026/ Vol News Desk/ The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) successfully organized a session for postgraduate students titled “Research Orientation Workshop: From Masters to PhD” on February 14, 2026, at the Arts Faculty, University of Delhi. The workshop was initiated by Mohammad Ibrahim, President of AKSAD, who provided a brief overview of the workshop objectives and introduced the guest scholars.

The panel of discussants included Syed Mohammad f...

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LG Ladakh Praises Sports as Driver of Youth Empowerment & Winter Tourism at Ice Hockey League Finale

Leh, Feb 14/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that sports are emerging as a transformative force for Ladakh—empowering youth, strengthening the local economy, and positioning the region prominently on the national and global stage. He stated that Ladakh is successfully converting its harsh winter conditions into opportunities for growth, excellence, and employment.

The Lt Governor was speaking at the concluding ceremony of the Royal Enfield...

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Various Delegations Call on LG Ladakh

Leh, February 14/ VOL News Desk/ Various delegations today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat and raised issues related to land, employment, and education.

Shri Mohd Hassan from Fikar Youlbaltak apprised the Lt Governor of land-related matters. 

Labourers working with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) highlighted their job-related concerns. 

Candidates appearing in the University of Kashmir’s Bachelor of Education (BEd) exami...

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Market Checking Team Inspects Khaltse Market

Khaltse, February 13/ VOL News Desk/ Following the directions of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Khaltse, Mohd Sharif, a market checking squad conducted a surprise inspection of restaurants, hotels, vegetable vendors, and chicken sellers in Khaltse market and its surrounding areas.

The inspection squad was led by Naib Tehsildar Khaltse, Asgar Ali, and included Tehsil Supply Officer (FCS & CA Department Khaltse), Afzal Khan; Sub-Inspector Skarma Angchok from Police Station Khaltse; B....

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Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra Chairs 6th Board of Directors Meeting of SIDCO Ladakh

Leh, February 13/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, Chairman of the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO), chaired the 6th Board of Directors meeting of SIDCO in Leh today.

The meeting focused on strengthening the corporation’s financial sustainability and accelerating industrial and infrastructure development across the Union Territory.

The meeting commenced with a welcome address by Bhupesh Chaudhary, Managing Director, SIDCO, who presented ...

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Various delegations call on LG Ladakh

Leh, February 12/ VOL News Desk/ Various delegations today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat and apprised him of issues related to development, renewable energy, tourism promotion, connectivity, and social welfare in different parts of the Union Territory.

A joint delegation from the Ladakh Renewable Energy Development Agency (LREDA) and the Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) met the Lieutenant Governor and brie...

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AN-32 Kargil Courier Service Operates First Jammu Sortie of Winter Season

Kargil, February 12/ VOL News Desk/ The AN-32 Kargil Courier Service today operated its first Jammu sortie of the winter season between Kargil and Jammu.

At Jammu Airport, the Indian Air Force pilots and crew were warmly received by the Liaison Officer, Assistant Liaison Officers, and officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI), CISF, Air India, and AIASL.

The service operated two sorties during the day, carrying a total of 128 passengers in both directions. 

On the Kargil ...

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