Kargil, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today conducted an inspection of the temporary school building for specially abled students, located at Kurbathang, near the Airport, Kargil.
Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, IAS, District Social Welfare Officer, Dr. Sarwar Shehzad, JKAS, Chief Education Officer, Kargil, Sonam Wangchuk, and Executive Engin...
Leh, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Ashish Kundra, today chaired a high-level meeting to review compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6174 of 2023 concerning the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
The meeting was convened in light of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s recent order dated April 29, 2026, with the next hearing scheduled shortly. The Chief Secretary reviewed the action tak...
Kargil, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) initiative aimed at promoting inclusive and quality higher education, Government Degree College Kargil successfully conducted the concluding ceremony of a seven-day self-defense workshop exclusively for female students.
The workshop was organized under the Gender Inclusion & Equity Initiatives of PM-USHA, with the objective of empowering young women with essential self-defense skills an...
Leh, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Administrative Secretary of the Horticulture Department, Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary, chaired a high-level meeting today to review the action plan for the ‘1000 MT Fresh Apricots’ initiative. The initiative aims to export fresh apricots from Ladakh to Dubai during the current season following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Lulu International Group.
Describing the initiative as a significant step for Lada...
Drass, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today visited the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) of Drass to assess the position of healthcare services and facilities. He was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS) and was welcomed by the Block Medical Officer (BMO) of Drass Dr. Sajjad Hussain and other staff.
The Deputy Commissioner inspected various sections of the hospital including the General OPD, Drugs Store, Labour R...
Leh, May 01, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A solemn Candle Peace March was held at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Choglamsar, on the auspicious occasion of the 2569th Vesak Purnima, commemorating the birth anniversary of the Tathagata Buddha.
On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the evening’s candle peace march was led by Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder President of MIMC, who guided the gathering in a spirit of peace, compassion, and reflection in accordance with the tea...
Kargil, April 29, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ District Administration Kargil today operationalized the One Stop Centre, Kargil, marking an important step towards strengthening institutional support, entrepreneurship promotion, and public service delivery in the district.
Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar chaired a meeting regarding the functioning of the One Stop Centre.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for active participation and close coordi...
Nyoma, April 29, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Shri Nitish Rajora, IAS, today assumed charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Changthang, while Shri Abbas Jaffari, JKPS, joined as the Superintendent of Police, Changthang.
On their arrival, both officers were accorded a warm reception by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Nyoma, Shri Kacho Asgar Ali, along with Heads of various Departments, local representatives, and officials. The officers were received at Nyoma village, where SDM Nyoma , HOD of various ...
Kargil, April 26/ VOL News Desk/ The District Congress Committee (DCC) Kargil has strongly opposed the Union Territory Administration’s proposal to form a Joint Venture between the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), in which REC would hold a 51% majority stake in Ladakh’s power sector.
In a press release issued on Sunday, DCC Kargil described the proposed move as anti-people and against the long-term interests of the region. The committee s...
Kargil, April 24, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ National Panchayati Raj Day was observed across various Panchayats of Kargil district with enthusiasm and active public participation, reaffirming the commitment to strengthening grassroots democracy.
The day was marked by the organisation of programmes at various blocks, including TSG, Apati-Sodh, Lotsum, Barsoo, Shargole and Kargil, as well as in Bhimbat, Chowkiyal, Shakar, Rambirpura, Pandrass, Mushkoo, Holiyal, Taisuru and Pashkum Panchayats.
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