CEC Kargil attends concluding ceremony of 7-Day Art & Craft Workshop 

Kargil, September 8/ VOL News Desk/ A seven-day Art and Craft Workshop organized by Team Stringmo at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) Sankoo Thasgam concluded today with great enthusiasm and active participation from the students.

The event was graced by the Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon, as the Chief Guest. The District Planning Officer, Kargil, attended as Guest of Honour, while Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Sankoo an...

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Ladakh holds immense potential as global film destination: LG Kavinder

Leh, Sep 8/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh possesses immense potential to emerge as a premier film destination, thanks to its breathtaking landscapes and unmatched natural beauty, which offer filmmakers a perfect canvas for storytelling. Tapping into this opportunity can significantly boost Ladakh’s tourism industry, attract global attention, and create sustainable economic avenues for the local population.

This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, while i...

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Grand Celebrations of Prophet Muhammad’s Birth Anniversary & Unity Week in Kargil

Kargil, September 6: To mark the auspicious birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), a solemn gathering was organised today at Jama Masjid Hanfiyah by the Ahl-e-Sunnat wal Jamaat, Kargil. A large number of devotees participated in the event.
The programme began with recitations of naat and manqabat, where poets and reciters paid rich tributes to the Prophet. Speakers highlighted various aspects of the Prophet’s noble life and teachings, emphasising that his message conti...

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Ladakh Hosts Training on Child Rights and Protection

Leh, 8th Sep/ VOL News Desk/ The Director, Social & Tribal Welfare Department, Kunzes Angmo, inaugurated a two-day (8th and 9th Sept 2025) Training-cum-Sensitisation Programme on Child Rights, Care, and Protection of Children for the functionaries of Mission Vatsalaya and child helplines at the Conference Hall, DC Office, Leh.

The programme is being organised by the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development with the support of the Social & Tribal Welfare Departmen...

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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Representative Visits Kargil for Seminar

Kargil, September 3: Hujjat-ul-Islam Dr. Syed Shabab Naqvi, the special representative of Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi in India, arrived in Kargil Tuesday to a warm welcome from followers of the Iranian Shia cleric.
As part of his visit, a grand seminar was organised today at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall, Kargil. The event was attended by Chairman of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, Hujjat-ul-Islam Sheikh Sadiq Rajai; President of Anjuman Jamiatul Ulama Isna Ashariya Kargil, H...

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Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust Kargil Sends Relief Convoy for Punjab Flood Victims

Kargil, Sep 8/ VOL News Desk/ In the wake of devastating floods across several parts of the country, particularly in Punjab, thousands of families have been displaced and are struggling for survival. Extending a gesture of humanitarian solidarity, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil has dispatched a relief convoy to support the affected communities.
As a prominent religious and social organisation in the Union Territory of Ladakh, IKMT has mobilised its volunteer wings, Basij Imam ...

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Meeting on Preserving and Promoting Ladakh’s Heritage

Leh, Sept 07, 2025: A meeting was convened by the Director General of Police Ladakh, Dr. S. D. Singh Jamwal, in the presence of Additional Director General (Conservation, World Heritage, NCF), Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Shri Janhwij Sharma; Director (Conservation) ASI, Shri Sunder Paul; Deputy Director Archives UT Ladakh, Shri Khadim Hussain; along with staff from the ASI Conservation Wing and the Archives Department, UT Ladakh, to deliberate on the heritage and archaeological cul...

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Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Visits Gurudwara Pathar Sahib

Leh, September 7: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, along with First Lady Smt. Bindu Gupta, today paid obeisance at the ancient Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, one of the most revered religious and historic sites in the region.

On their arrival, the Hon’ble Lt Governor and First Lady were received by Sikh soldiers of the Indian Army, who maintain the Gurudwara. The Army takes care of the Shrine, its facilities, and the ‘Sacred Boulder’ associated with Guru Nanak Dev ...

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Geshe Dorje Damdul la Inspires Himalayan Youth with a Talk on Buddhism and Science

Geshe Dorje Damdul la Inspires Himalayan Youth with Talk on “Convergence and Divergence between Buddhist Philosophy and Modern Science.”Flowering Dharma Honors Two Decades of His Service; Event Dedicated to Celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90 Years of CompassionNew Delhi –As part of the global initiative commemorating “90 Years of Compassion”—a celebration of the upcoming 90th birth year of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama—Flowering Dharma hosted a compelling session with Geshe Dorj...

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Ladakh LG Focuses on Rural Empowerment

Leh, Sep 6/ VOL News Desk/ The UT Administration has pledged to take development to even the most remote villages of Ladakh, with a clear focus on empowering rural communities. By strengthening schools, improving healthcare facilities, and addressing the day-to-day challenges of people in far-flung areas, the UT Administration aims to ensure that growth is not limited to towns but reaches every corner of the Union Territory.

This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Sh...

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