Kargil, October 27/ VOL News Desk/ The valedictory ceremony of the North Zone All India Inter-University Kabaddi Tournament (Women’s Category) 2025 concluded with a sense of pride at the Khree Sultan Cho Stadium, Kargil. The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon, graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
The tournament witnessed participation from 28 universities across North India, marking a historic milestone for Kargil as the host of ...
Kargil, October 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, along with the Hon’ble Executive Councillor for RDD, Cooperative, FCS&CA and ZDA, Er Ponchuk Tashi and Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar, Councillor Barsoo constituency Sheikh Ansari conducted an extensive tour of Barsoo Block to inspect ongoing developmental works and review the activities being carried out by various departments.
In a hist...
VOL News Desk/ The Department of Agriculture, Leh, organized an Orientation Programme and Practical Demonstration on Natural Farming along with a Farmers’ Training Camp under the National Mission on Edible Oils and Oilseeds at Liktsey village today.
Farmers from Liktsey, Tukla, and Tarchit villages participated enthusiastically in the programme, which aimed to promote sustainable agricultural practices and enhance awareness about natural farming techniques.
The training session was led...
VOL News Desk/ Government Degree College Kargil Launched Five Days Workshop on Health and Wellness on the theme of “Menstrual Hygiene under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyaan (PM-USHA).
A program was organised in the college seminar hall on the inaugural day where 139 girl students participated besides the college faculty members.
Principal Degree College Drass and District Nodal Officer PM-USHA Mr. Nasir Ul Mehdi Shabani was the chief guest on the occasion.
In her welcome address Princi...
Kargil, October 25, 2025: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhoon today distributed induction cookstoves to beneficiaries under the National Efficient Cooking Programme (NECP) launched by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and State Designated Agency, Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD).
The distribution ceremony was attended by Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba, Councillors Aga Syed Ahmed Razvi, Altaf Hussain, Abdul Wahid, and Ka...
Nubra, October 24/ VOL News Desk/ Administrative Secretary of Tourism & Culture, Housing & Urban Development Department and Information & Public Relations UT Ladakh, Sanjit Rodrigues IAS, is on a three-day tour of Nubra to review the progress of ongoing development projects and assess tourism infrastructure requirements in the region.
On the first day of his tour, he visited several key sites including the Border Block Library, Diskit, where he reviewed the ongoing development works. He...
Kargil, October 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Jan Hit Camp, an integrated mega awareness and outreach programme aimed at reaching unemployed youth, artisans, and entrepreneurs of far-flung areas, concluded successfully today at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium, Kargil. The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh graced the valedictory session as the Chief Guest, marking the successful culmination of the month-long initiative held across 31 Gram Panchayats from 10th September to 16th October ...
Leh, October 23/ VOL News Desk/ The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), often known as the “Ghost of the Mountains”, is one of the most elusive and magnificent big cats of the world. Inhabiting the high-altitude regions of Central and South Asia, this apex predator plays a vital ecological role in maintaining the balance of fragile mountain ecosystems. However, snow leopards are increasingly threatened by habitat loss, climate change, retaliatory killings, and declining prey populations.
For L...
Leh, October 21/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today conducted an on-site inspection of the 12 MW Solar Power Project at Phey, Leh. This landmark project, being developed by the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD), marks a significant milestone in the Union Territory’s efforts to harness renewable energy and promote sustainable development across the region.
During the visit, Shri Kavinder Gupta reviewed the technical, operational, and logistica...
Kargil, October 20, 2025: The Hon’ble Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, today visited both the old and new blocks of Kargil House Srinagar to assess the existing infrastructure and overall condition of the facilities.
During the inspection, Dr. Akhoon thoroughly reviewed the condition of the building, rooms, and amenities in both blocks. He expressed concern over the unsatisfactory state of maintenance and cleanliness of new block noting ...
