VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced it will not engage in talks with the Centre until all detained activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released and a judicial probe is launched into the recent police firing in Leh.
Addressing the media on Tuesday, KDA co-chairperson Asgar Ali Karbalai said, “We will not be part of any discussions with the Centre until Sonam Wangchuk is released, arrests are stopped, and a judicial inquiry into the September 24 incident i...
Kargil, Sep 29/ VOL News Desk/ Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD & PR), Smt. Shashanka Ala (IAS), on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of the department’s functioning during a meeting held in Kargil.
The review began with a detailed presentation by Director RDD & PR, Sh. Syed Sajjad Qadri (JKAS), highlighting the department’s physical and financial achievements under the State Development Plan (SDP), State Sector schemes, and Centrally Sponsored Schemes...
Leh, Sep 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Apex Body of Ladakh, in an emergency press conference, expressed deep concern over the violent incidents of September 24 and strongly criticized the government and local administration. Leaders said that during a peaceful protest, authorities resorted to “indiscriminate use of force,” resulting in the deaths of four young men and injuries to dozens of others.
Representatives of the Apex Body alleged that the Lieutenant Governor and police officials insulted...
The violent incidents that erupted in Leh district on September 24, 2025, shook not only Ladakh but the entire country. A region long regarded as a symbol of peace and harmony suddenly found itself engulfed in flames and gunfire. Five people lost their lives, dozens were injured, government offices and vehicles were set ablaze, and prominent environmentalist and social activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA). This was not a mere accident; behind it lies a c...
Leh, Sep 27/ VOL News Desk/ The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, and discussed the prevailing situation in Leh.
The meeting focused on the overall security scenario, emerging challenges in the region, and the need for enhanced coordination between civil administration and the armed forces to maintain peace and stability, emp...
Kargil, Sep 27/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar (IAS) today chaired a meeting at Conference Hall Baroo to review land acquisition issues pertaining to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Jahangeer Akhone, Commander 762 BRTF, Shailendra Kumar, OC 55 RCC, Major Rakesh Rana, OIC Kargil, Ravindra Shah, Tehsildar Kargil besides other officers and...
تحریر: سید ہاشم رضوی
لیہہ ضلع میں 24 ستمبر 2025 کو پھوٹنے والے پرتشدد واقعات نے نہ صرف لداخ بلکہ پورے ملک کو جھنجھوڑ کر رکھ دیا۔ ایک ایسا خطہ جو صدیوں سے امن و سکون کی علامت مانا جاتا تھا، اچانک آگ اور گولیوں کی لپیٹ میں آگیا۔ پانچ افراد جاں بحق ہوئے، درجنوں زخمی ہوئے، سرکاری دفاتر اور گاڑیاں نذرِ آتش ہوئیں جبکہ معروف ماہرِ ماحولیات اور سماجی کارکن سونم وانگچک کو نیشنل سکیورٹی ایکٹ (این ایس اے) کے تحت گرفتار کرلیا گیا۔یہ صورتِ حال محض ایک حادثہ نہیں بلکہ اس کے پسِ منظر میں لداخ کے عوامی مطالب...
By S.H. Rizvi | Kargil | September 26: Environmentalist and social activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken into custody today by the Ladakh Police. Following this development, the Kargil district administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code 2023 to maintain law and order.
According to the announcement made this afternoon through loudspeakers, gatherings of five or more people have been banned in Kargil until further notice. The administration has...
Leh, Sep 25/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the emerging situation across the Union Territory.
In the meeting, Chief Secretary Dr Pawan Kotwal, DGP Dr SD Singh Jamwal and senior officers of Army and ITBP were also present.
During the meeting, the Lt Governor emphasized the need for heightened vigilance, seamless inter-agency coordination, and proactive measures to safeguard peace, security,...
Leh, September 25, 2025: The District Administration Leh in a presser updated the public on medical condition of those affected in the unfortunate clash that occurred in Leh on 24 September 2025.
Immediately after the incident, 90 injured persons were admitted to NHM Hospital Leh. Despite all possible efforts by doctors and medical staff, 04 individuals lost their lives. Out of the admitted patients, 07 remain in critical condition, 20 suffered major trauma, and 61 sustained minor injurie...
