Zanskar, June 15, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening livestock-based livelihoods and promoting scientific cattle rearing practices in the remote tribal areas of Ladakh, the Animal Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle (ICAR-CIRC), Meerut, organized an Outreach Programme-cum-Incentive Distribution for Cattle Rearers of UT Ladakh under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) at Salapi village in Zanskar o...
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DC Kargil Reviews Vibrant Villages Programme, Sets Deadlines for DPRs and Scheme Saturation
Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today chaired a detailed review meeting regarding the implementation of the Vibrant Villages Programme. The meeting focused on project planning, scheme saturation, and infrastructure development aimed at creating model villages with improved basic amenities and sustainable community infrastructure.
During the meeting, it was stressed that all proposed projects must be need-based, valid, and fre...
DC Kargil Reviews Banking Performance, Emphasizes Credit Growth and Financial Inclusion
Kargil, June 11, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting at Conference Hall, Baroo, to review the performance of banks and the implementation of various government-sponsored schemes in the district.
During the meeting, the DC reviewed key banking indicators and assessed the progress achieved under priority and non-priority sector lending. He stressed the need...
CEC Dr. Jaffer Akhoon Inspects Key Development Projects in Hundurman
Kargil, June 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited Hundurman to inspect the progress of crucial infrastructure projects.
He was accompanied by the Councillor Poyen Mohd Amin, Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer PHE, the Assistant Executive Engineer, and other officials, as well as local villagers.
Dr Akhoon inspected the Solar Hundurman Lift Water Supply Project. During the inspe...
ADDC Kargil Reviews NRLM Activities, Stresses Promotion of Local Wool and Strengthening of Rural Livelihoods
Kargil, June 10/ VOL News Desk/ A review and planning meeting under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was held today under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Kargil, Ghulam Mohad JKAS, at his office chamber.
The meeting was attended by District Programme Managers (DPMs) and Block Programme Managers (BPMs) of NRLM.
The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing NRLM activities and discussed future plans for strengthening livelihood opport...
Zanskar Administration Holds Key Meeting on Drug Abuse, Flags External Supply Concerns
Zanskar, June 10, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting on drug abuse awareness was held today at the Conference Hall, Dak Bungalow Padum, under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Zanskar.
The meeting was attended by the Superintendent of Police, Zanskar, President, Zanskar Buddhist Association (ZBA), President, ZBA Youth Wing, President, Moin-ul-Islam, representatives of AMA Choqspa, Muslim Association, and Gonpa Association. On behalf of the administration, Tehsildar Zanskar, SHO Zan...
Chief Secretary reviews Compliance with Supreme Court Directions on National Highway Safety
Leh, June 2, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting regarding national highway safety and compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated April 13, 2026, passed in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 9 of 2025.
The meeting was convened to assess the status of implementation of various road safety measures and to review the responsibilities of stakeholder departments and agencies involved in the devel...
DC Drass visits Segregation Shed of Drass Block under Swachh Gaon Surakshit Jalvayu Campaign
Drass, June 02, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing Swachh Gaon Surakshit Jalvayu Campaign, the Deputy Commissioner of Drass, Imteeaz Kacho today visited the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Centre near Lamochan Bridge to take stock of the functioning of the facility and assess the progress of waste management initiatives being undertaken in Drass District. He was accompanied by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Vishal Atri.
During the visit, the Block Development Officer, Drass, Dr. Moh...
Infosys Foundation Creating Employment Opportunities for the Youth of Kargil
VOL News Desk/ The Youth Acceleration Program, Kargil, supported through the CSR initiative of Infosys Foundation and implemented by Third Planet Foundation, is providing local youth with free 3-month skill training, career guidance, personality development, job placement assistance, and entrepreneurship support.
As part of this initiative, the Chani Gund Battalion Unit of the Indian Army is facilitating an after-school training program focused on youth development. In addition, transport...
Urdu Poetry Book Rehan-e-Kargil Released at JKAACL Jammu
Jammu, May 31/ VOL News Desk/ The Urdu poetry book Rehan-e-Kargil, authored by noted poet and literary figure Haji Mohammad Baqir Sabha, was formally released during a literary function organized by Adbi Kunj at the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.
The event was attended by prominent literary personalities. Dr. Javed Rahi, Regional Officer of Kala Kendra, JKAACL, was the Chief Guest, while the programme was presided over by Capt. Lalit Sharma, a distinguished Dogri po...