Majalis-e-Aza Held Across Kargil to Commemorate Ayyam-e-Fatimiya

Kargil, November 05/ VOL News Desk/ In observance of Ayyam-e-Fatimiya—the days marking the martyrdom anniversary of the beloved daughter of the Prophet (PBUH), Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA)—majalis-e-aza (mourning gatherings) were held with great reverence and devotion across Kargil district today.

Central mourning programs were organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Ashariya Kargil, and Zainabia Women Welfare Society. Large congregations of scholars, women,...

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SBI Distributes 16 High-Altitude Tents to Changpa Nomads in Nyoma

Nyoma,5th of November/ VOL News Desk/ On 5th November 2025, SDM Nyoma Kacho Asgar Ali khan in the presence of the Branch Manager, SBI Nyoma, distributed 16 high-altitude nomadic tents to beneficiaries in sub division Nyoma.

This initiative follows the cheque of ₹50 lakh donated by State Bank of india  Foundation’s CSR initiative, which was handed over to SDM Nyoma during the visit of Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to Changthang Rongo village on 16th June 2025, for constr...

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CEC Kargil Attends 556th Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurudwara Charan Kamal

Kargil, November 05/ VOL News Desk/ CEC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today attended the celebration of the 556th Prakash Purab (birth anniversary) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurudwara Charan Kamal, Kargil. The event was marked by deep devotion, joy, and a spirit of unity among the devotees.

The celebrations began with the recitation of Akhand Path and melodious Kirtan, which filled the Gurudwara Sahib with divine serenity and spiritual warmth. A large gathering comprising the civil sa...

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The Handover Ceremony of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Kaksar Village.

VOL News Desk/ Khomeini Tower, Kargil, 05-11-2025 – A Landmark Step Towards Sustainable Development in Ladakh. BZB IKMT successfully organized a formal handover ceremony for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) on the Integrated Agriculture Development of Kaksar village. The event, held on 05/11/2025, marked a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts between the organization and the community. Presided over by the Hon’ble Chairman of IKMT, Hujjatul Islam Aqa-e-Sheikh Sadiq Rajai, the ...

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CEC Kargil Inaugurates Upgradation of Gov High School Saliskote to Higher Sec School

Kargil, November 04/ VOL News Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today inaugurated the upgradation of Government High School Saliskote to Government Higher Secondary School.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by Member of Parliament (Ladakh) Hanifa Jaan, Executive Councillors Aga Syed Mujtaba and Zakir Hussain, Secretary Higher Education Bhanu Prabha, Councillor Sajjad Khan, Councillor Aga Syed Ali, Director Education UT Ladakh, and other offic...

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Students of GMS Minji Shine in Play Highlighting Human-Animal Harmony

Kargil, November 04/ VOL News Desk/ On the concluding day of the 20-day theatre workshop, Government Middle School Gongma Minji, Kargil, put up a thought-provoking stage show titled “Jahaan Sapne Sach Lagte Hain” in collaboration with Theatre in Education (T.I.E.) Srinagar (J&K), National School of Drama (NSD). The workshop and performance were organized by renowned actor, director and NSD Alumni Kacho Ahmad Khan. The workshop was held in the school while the stage performance was held in th...

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DC Leh Chairs Meeting on Telecom Connectivity Issues in Leh District

Leh, November 4/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Romil Singh Donk, IAS, chaired a meeting today to review and assess the status of telecom connectivity in Leh district at the chamber of Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Leh.

During the meeting, the DC Leh sought detailed information from the telecom service providers on why the network has not been fully set up, the challenges they are facing, and locations where towers have been installed. He also inquired about the number of propo...

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MP Haneefa Visits Various Villages; Emphasizes Development Through Tourism and Horticulture

Kargil, November 03/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Member of Parliament took an extensive tour of several villages, including Stiyangkung, Karchykhar, Lalung, Thasgam, Hambri, Thang, Brakoo, and Thuvina, to assess local needs, interact with residents, and review developmental challenges faced by the people. 

During the visit, the MP patiently listened to the villagers’ concerns and assured them of his continued support and intervention at both Council and Central levels.

At Stiyangkung, t...

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LG of Ladakh Meets NDDB Delegation to Boost Dairy Sector and Rural Livelihoods 

New Delhi, November 3/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, emphasised that the dairy and allied sectors play a pivotal role in building self-reliant and resilient communities across Ladakh by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, empowering rural households, and reducing dependence on external markets.

He said this while interacting with a delegation of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) led by its Chairman, Dr. Meenesh Shah, in...

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One-Day Stakeholders’ Meet & Workshop on “Opportunities in Cultivation of Medicinal Plants in Ladakh”

The event was graced by Aga Syed Mujtaba, Hon’ble Executive Councillor (Agriculture), LAHDC Kargil, as the Chief Guest. Among the other dignitaries present were Prof. T.H. Masoodi, Nodal Coordinator, RCFC; Dr. Mohammad Mehdi, Chief Scientist and Head, KVK (Zanskar); Dr. Faizan Ahmad, Dean, SAS&T,Kargil, University of Ladakh; Shri Ashiq Hussain, Chief Agriculture Officer, Kargil; Shri Ali Raza, Chief Horticulture Officer, Kargil; and Shri Niyaz Hussain, Ranger, Forest Department, Kargil. Scie...

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