Kargil, December 26, 2025/ VOL News Desk/ In a proud achievement for the region, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kargil has been awarded the title of Best Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Ladakh, recognizing its exceptional efforts in agricultural extension and rural empowerment.
The prestigious award was presented to Dr. Nasreen Fatima, Head of KVK Kargil, at the three-day National Level Zonal Workshop of KVKs (Zone-1), hosted by Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-J...
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Ladakh LG Gupta Reiterates Commitment to Inclusive Development at Shakar-Chiktan Grievance Camp
Kargil, December 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today emphasised that the UT Administration remains firmly committed to ensuring equitable and inclusive development across Ladakh, with special focus on people residing in far-flung, remote and border areas. He reiterated that development must not remain confined to urban centres but should reach the most difficult and inaccessible regions, so that every citizen of Ladakh benefits from progres...
Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta Pays Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Good Governance Day
Leh, December 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today paid tribute to former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji on his birth anniversary, observed as Good Governance Day, at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat.
Addressing officers and staff, the Lt Governor recalled Shri Vajpayee ji’s visionary leadership, noting that his tenure will always be remembered for nation-building, transparent governance, and people-centric policies.
...CEC Kargil Chairs Meeting to Finalize Arrangements for AN-32 Winter Courier Service
Kargil, December 24/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a meeting at his office chamber in the Council Secretariat, Kargil, today to review and finalise arrangements for the Kargil–Srinagar–Jammu–Chandigarh AN-32 Winter Courier Service.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councillors Kacho Mohd Feroz, Syed Mujtaba, Zakir Hussain, and Er. Phunchok Tashi; Deputy Commissioner and CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar; Senior...
H’LG Inaugurates State of the Art 3-Tesla MRI Facility in Kargil; CEC Terms it a Major Milestone for Regional Healthcare
Kargil, December 24/ VOL News Desk/ Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the inaugural session of the 3 Tesla MRI facility at District Hospital Kargil.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Akhoon congratulated the people of Kargil on the installation of this state-of-the-art medical equipment at the district hospital. He termed the facility a major milestone in strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the region and said it would greatly ...
Farewell ceremony organised to honour outgoing Chief Secretary UT Ladakh LG hails Dr Kotwal’s exemplary service, administrative acumen
Kargil, Dec 23/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, attended the farewell ceremony to honour the outgoing Chief Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS, on the occasion of his superannuation, in Kargil. The event was organised jointly by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, District Administration Kargil, and District Police Kargil.
The farewell dinner was a special tribute to Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS...
Haj Committee of Ladakh organizes farewell for outgoing Chief Secretary. CEC Kargil and MP Ladakh Laud his ‘lasting legacy’
Kargil, December 24/ VOL News Desk/ The Hajj Committee, UT Ladakh, organized a farewell programme organised by the Hajj Committee, UT Ladakh, to felicitate the outgoing Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, IAS, on the occasion of his superannuation. The event was attended by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon; Mohd Hanifa Jan, Member of Parliament, Ladakh and others.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon congratulated Dr. P...
LG Ladakh extends Christmas greetings
Leh, December 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, has extended warm Christmas greetings to the people of Ladakh, especially to the Christian community, on the joyous occasion of Christmas.
In his message, the Lt Governor said that Christmas, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, is a festival that symbolizes love, compassion, peace, and goodwill. He emphasised that the teachings of Jesus Christ inspire humanity to follo...
Anjuman Imamia Youth Wing Leh Interacts with Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai; Congratulates IKMT on Imam Khomeini World Award
Leh, December 24/ VOL News Desk/ Following his return from Iran after receiving the Imam Khomeini World Award, the Executive Body of the Anjuman Imamia Youth Wing Leh interacted with Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai, Member of the Guardian Council of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), at The Grand Dragon Hotel, Leh.
During the interaction, the Executive Body congratulated the people of Ladakh on IKMT being conferred with the Imam Khomeini World Award. The members stated that the award is a m...
Meeting Held to Review New Project Proposals under Vibrant Village Programme
Leh, December 24/ VOL News Desk/ A review and discussion meeting on new project proposals under the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) was held today at Mini DC Conference Hall, Leh, under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Leh ,Romil Singh Donk(IAS).
The meeting was convened to assess proposed developmental initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving service delivery in identified vibrant villages of the district.
The meeting commenced with a detailed discu...