District Administration of Kargil distributes ration among drivers/helpers of stranded vehicles

Kargil, February 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner/ CEO-LAHDC, Kargil, ration was distributed among drivers and helpers of various vehicles stranded in Kargil Town on account of the inclement weather. 

The exercise was supervised by Additional Deputy Commissioner/ CEO, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Imteeaz Kacho with the help of District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) and staff of DDMA. 

Kacho visited Shiliktchey where the stranded...

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Culmination of Road Safety Month Organised at DIHAR Leh

Leh, 31 January/ VOL News Desk/ The Transport Department, Leh, in collaboration with the Ladakh Police and various transport stakeholders, organised the culmination ceremony of Road Safety Month at DIHAR Leh with active participation from officials, drivers, and members of the public.

Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, Transport Secretary, UT Ladakh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The programme was attended by Shri Altaf Shah, IPS, SSP Leh; Shri Shreeram, IPS, SP Leh; Shri Usman Khan, ...

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DC Kargil Flags Off Artisans and Entrepreneurs to participate in Enchanting Ladakh at Dilli Haat

Kargil, January 31, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar today flagged off artisans of the Handloom & Handicrafts sector and entrepreneurs associated with the District Industries Centre (DIC), Kargil to participate in the 7th edition of Enchanting Ladakh at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi.

On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, General Manager, DIC Kargil, Shafiq Ahmad, Tehsildar Kargil, Ayaz Ahmad Bhat, besides other officials from va...

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Deputy Commissioner Chairs DCDC Meeting to Strengthen Cooperative Sector in Kargil

Kargil, January 30/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, who also serves as Chairman of the District Cooperative Development Committee (DCDC), chaired a meeting of the committee at his office chamber in Baroo to review progress and outline measures to strengthen the cooperative sector in the district.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Registrar Cooperatives Shahzad Sarwar, Chief Agriculture Officer Ashiq Hussain, District Sheep Husbandry Officer Niyazul Hassnain, and represent...

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Shrikant Suse, Former DC Kargil, Presents Award-Winning Governance Initiatives at National Webinar

Kargil, January 30, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ On the occasion of the 34th National Good Governance Webinar, former Deputy Commissioner of Kargil, Shrikant Suse, IAS—currently serving as Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara (Jammu & Kashmir)—delivered a presentation as an awardee under the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2023 on behalf of Kargil District. The presentation was virtually made from Kupwara before officials of the Ministry and senior officers and District Magist...

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LG Ladakh Chairs 15th Wildlife Board Meeting: National Security Key in Sanctuary Boundary Rationalization

Leh, January 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, chaired the 15th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat today, underscoring that national security remains paramount while undertaking any wildlife conservation and boundary rationalisation exercise in the Union Territory.

During the meeting, the Hon’ble Lt Governor led detailed deliberations on critical wildlife conservation issues, with particular foc...

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8th Death Anniversary of Late Dr. Sonam Dawa Lonpo Observed at Memorial Park, Diskit Tsal

Leh, January 29/ VOL News Desk/ The 8th Death Anniversary of Late Dr. Sonam Dawa Lonpo, Former Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, was solemnly observed today at Dr. Sonam Dawa Lonpo Memorial Park, Diskit Tsal (Housing Colony).

The programme was organised with deep reverence and respect, commemorating the invaluable contributions of the late leader towards the social, political and developmental progress of Ladakh. The ceremony began with the lighting of butter lamps by the Chief Guest, His Eminence...

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LG Kavinder inaugurates Parallel Taxi Track Project worth approx Rs 452 cr

Leh/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inaugurated the Parallel Taxi Track Project at Air Force Station Leh, marking a significant step towards strengthening the operational capability of the Indian Air Force and enhancing air connectivity in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The PTT project, initiated in 2023 and completed at a cost of approximately Rs 452 crores despite inclement weather and limited working season, has potential to serve as main runwa...

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Several delegations call on LG Ladakh

Leh, January 28/ VOL News Desk/ Several delegations called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat to discuss key development issues and seek administrative support.

A delegation comprising the Administrative Secretary, Power Development Department, PT Rudra Goud and POWERGRID officials apprised the Lt Governor about the upcoming Bharat Electricity Summit 2026—India’s premier power sector platform under the Ministry of Power, Government of ...

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Ladakh Team Participates in 60th National Cross Country Championship at Ranchi

Kargil, January 25/ VOL News Desk/ A contingent of athletes from the Union Territory of Ladakh participated in the 60th National Cross Country Championship, held at Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 24th January 2026. The championship witnessed participation from athletes representing various states and Union Territories across the country.

The Ladakh team competed in multiple categories, including Men Open 10 Km, Women Open 10 Km, Girls Under-18, and Boys Under-20 events, showcasing the growing pres...

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