Kargil, July 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Residents of Lankerchey village and adjoining areas in the Sankoo subdivision of Kargil district have expressed serious concern after discovering that wooden beams installed in the roofs of several homes have been severely damaged by insect infestation and rot.
According to locals, the issue has weakened the structural integrity of many houses, raising fears of potential roof collapses and posing risks to life and property. A resident from Lankerchey shar...
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Khidmat-e-Awaam Outreach Programme Held at Taisuru, Sankoo
Kargil, March 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Khidmat-e-Awaam outreach programme under the flagship initiative “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore”, aimed at ensuring doorstep delivery of public services, was successfully conducted at Taisuru, Sankoo under the guidance of the Chief Secretary, Deputy Commissioner Kargil and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation of the local residents along with the presence of former Sub-Divisional Magistrate (S...
77th Republic Day Celebrated with Patriotic Fervour at Sankoo
Kargil, January 26/ VOL News Desk/ The 77th Republic Day celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic zeal in Sub Division Sankoo today at the Mini Stadium, Sankoo. The Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sankoo, Shri Waseem Ramzan Dar, JKAS, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
The Chief Guest unfurled the National Flag at 11:00 a.m. sharp and took the salute from the march-past contingents comprising Ladakh Police and students of various schools.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial ...
Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan Observed at Sankoo Campus
Kargil, August 11, 2025: Government Degree College Kargil, Sankoo Campus observed the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan today with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit.
The event was organized in order to continue the values instilled in the nationwide campaign initiated under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav drive in 2022, to encourage citizens to hoist the national flag and celebrate the spirit of independence.
The program began with a patriotic quiz competition, where students from various ...
CEC Kargil Dr Jaffer Akhoon Meets Delegation of teachers’ forum from Sankoo
The delegation raised several issues, including the shifting of the Zonal Education Office Sankoo from its present flood-prone location, filling of vacant posts of Head Assistant and Senior Assistant to ensure smooth functioning of the office, and the establishment of an IGNOU B.Ed. Examination Centre in Kargil to facilitate local teachers and students.
Cheif executive Councillor, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon informed that the process for relocating the ZEO Office has already been initiated wit...
Flash Flood in Stakpa Nalla; SDM Sankoo Orders Urgent Restoration Measures
Kargil, June 26, 2025 – Following the flash flood that struck Stakpa Nalla on Wednesday, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Sankoo, Sh. Waseem Ramzan (JKAS), dispatched a multidisciplinary team to assess damage to public infrastructure and private properties.
The assessment team, led by Tehsildar Sankoo, Sh. Talib Hussain, and accompanied by Hon’ble Councilor Lankerchay, Sh. Ghulam Haider, inspected the affected areas. Their assessment covered damage to trees, agricultural land, internal ro...
Successful Conclusion of the 3rd Phase of Tablet Distribution under Yun-Tab Scheme in Sankoo
Sankoo, June 11, 2025 – The 3rd phase of Tablet distribution under the Yun-Tab Scheme of School Education Ladakh successfully concluded at the Deputy CEO Office Sankoo. The initiative, aimed at enhancing digital learning resources for students across the region, was carried out with great enthusiasm and efficiency.
The distribution was graced by the august presence of the Chief Education Officer Kargil, Sh. Sonam Angchuk, who formally handed over the tablets to the in-charge teachers of d...
GDC Sankoo Hosts Biodiversity Day Workshop on Ethical Conservation
Kargil, May 23, 2024 – The Department of Zoology, Government Degree College (GDC) Sankoo Campus, marked International Biodiversity Day with a hands-on workshop centered around the award-winning PARTNERS Principle for ethical and community-based conservation. The event was organized in collaboration with the Wildlife Protection Division Kargil and Peace rChan.
The event brought together wildlife officials, faculty members from biological sciences, and students pursuing skill enhancement co...
Intra-Mural Sports Competition Concludes at Govt. Degree College Kargil, Sankoo Campus
Kargil, April 11, 2025: The Intra-Mural Sports Competitions for the academic year 2024–25 in Volleyball (Men’s & Women’s) and Women’s Kho-Kho at Govt. Degree College Kargil, Sankoo Campus, commenced in November 2024. Due to winter and snowfall, the final matches were postponed and concluded today with the much-anticipated finals in both men’s and women’s volleyball.
The competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across various semesters, reflecting the vibrant sports ...
Winter Wonderland: Exploring Winter Sports in the Majestic Sankoo Valley
Sankoo, a subdivision of Kargil district in the Union Territory of Ladakh, is located 40 km south of Kargil Town. Nestled in a bowl-shaped valley, it is drained by the large tributary streams of the Suru River and the Nakpochoo River.
Known as Ladakh’s own Gulmarg, the “meadow of flowers,” Sankoo is the most verdant and flourishing valley in the region. Apart from its breathtaking beauty, it has also emerged as one of the best skiing destinations in Kargil, attracting ski enthusiasts from...