Pulse Polio Programme Successfully Conducted in Kargil District

Kargil, June 28, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Health Department, Kargil, successfully organized the Pulse Polio Programme as part of its continued efforts to ensure complete immunization coverage and sustain the district’s contribution to the country’s polio-free status.

The programme was graced by the Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mohd Abass, other health officials, frontline healthcare workers, and digni...

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Concluding Programme of Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 Held at Leh

LEH, JUNE 27/ VOL News Desk/ The District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Leh, under the Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh, organised the concluding programme of Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, today in observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

The programme marked the culmination of a week-long awareness campaign conducted under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, aimed at creatin...

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Amit reveals UT Ladakh to be 1st State/UT in Bharat to complete all Census work by Sep 26 during Kargil Census Review Meeting

Kargil, June 19, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO)/ Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, IAS, Chief Principal Census Officer / Director Census Operations J&K and Ladakh today chaired a comprehensive review meeting in the Conference Hall, Baroo, Kargil to assess the progress of the ongoing House Listing Operations (HLO) of Census 2027 in Kargil district in which Vijay Kumar, Assistant Director and District Census Prabhari Sadique ...

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Outreach Programme-cum-Incentive Distribution for Cattle Rearers Organised at Salapi, Zanskar Under ICAR Tribal Sub-Plan

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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