President Murmu’s Maiden Visit to Ladakh on UT Foundation Day, Plans Siachen Expedition

Kargil, Oct. 25: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is set to make her inaugural visit to Ladakh on October 31, marking the Union Territory’s Foundation Day. This visit holds particular importance as it will be President Murmu’s first trip to Ladakh since assuming office as the President of India in July last year.

During her two-day visit, President Murmu is scheduled to participate in the UT Ladakh Foundation Day celebrations. Weather permitting, she will also embark on an expedition t...

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Ind. Councilors Declare Unconditional Support for KDA’s Agenda, Current LAHDC

VoL Desk, Oct. 23: In a letter addressed to the Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor of LAHDC, Kargil, Councillor Barsoo, Gh. Mohammad Ansary, and Councillor G M Pore, Syed Ali expressed their unwavering support for the Kargil Democratic Alliance’s agenda and the current coalition government formed by the National Conference and Congress.

As elected Councilors for the 5th LAHDC, Kargil, representing Gund Mangal-Pore and Barsoo Constituency, we affirm our commitment to the Kargil Democratic...

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4th Day of 3rd LG Cup Horse Polo held successfully in Drass

Kargil, October 23, 2023: On the 4th Day of the 3rd LG Cup Horse Polo Rolling Trophy, two semi-final matches and a final match of women teams were played at International Polo Ground Goshan Drass.

The 1st Semi Final was played between Ladakh Scout and Chuchot Polo Club Leh. Ladakh Scout won the match by 06-0.

Similarly, the 2nd Semi Final was played between Animal Husbandry Leh and D’Meadows Drass. D’Meadows Drass won the match by 06-05.

The final match of women team was played betw...

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Anjuman Sahib Zaman Chief Patron Denies Support to BJP Amidst MP Namgyal’s Claims

VoL Desk, Oct. 23: Chief Patron of Anjuman Sahib Zaman Sankoo, Agha Mohd Razavi, also known as Miggi Outh, has vehemently denied any association with MP Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal or support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His response comes after MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal claimed support from key figures within Anjuman Sahib Zaman, both in written and spoken statements.

In a post on X, Agha Miggi Outh shared a screenshot of the MP’s post and clarified, “Yesterday, Member of Pa...

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CEC Kargil chairs introductory meeting with newly elected Executive Councillors, Councillors

Kargil, October 22, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohammad Jaffar Akhoon today chaired the first introductory meeting with newly elected Executive Councillors and Councillors of LAHDC Kargil at Council Secretariat Kargil.

Executive Councilor, Agha Syed Mujtaba, Executive Councilor, Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councilor, Zakir Hussain, Executive Councillor, Kacho Mohammad Feroz and Councillors from different constituencies of the district attended the meeting.

On the occasion, ...

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CEC attends final match of Kargil Hero’s Cup 2023

Kargil, October 22, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon today attended the concluding ceremony of Kargil Hero’s Cup Cricket Tournament-2023 organized by the Humas Upliftment Organization Ladakh at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Biamathang. 

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Balsaheb Suse, Councillor Bhimbhat, Abdul Wahid, Councillor Chuliskambo, Councillor Chiktan constituency, Kacho Liyaqat Khan, members of civil society, players, and sports enth...

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Former Councilor Haji Ghulam Mohd Aligns with BJP

VoL Desk, Oct. 21: Haji Ghulam Mohd Tangole, a former Councillor from the Parkachik Constituency, along with others, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today. The joining took place in the presence of Ladakh’s Member of Parliament, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal.

Also gracing the event were Senior BJP leader Haji Anayat Ali and other party workers from the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Kargil unit.

Haji Ghulam Mohd Tangole, a two-time councilor from the Parkachik constituency, fac...

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Mandatory Mediation Training Programme for Advocates of Ladakh concluded

Leh, Oct. 21,2023: A 40-Hour (Five Days) Mandatory Mediation Training program for Advocates of UT Ladakh, organized by the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee of the Supreme Court of India, Mediation and Conciliation Committee of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, in collaboration with the Ladakh Legal Services Authority, concluded on October 19 at Conference Hall, NISR, Leh. 

The training program was inaugurated by the Lt. Governor of Ladakh, Brig. (Dr). B. D. Mishra (Retd.), on ...

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CEC Kargil Announces Appointment of Executive Councillors

VoL Desk, Oct. 21: Dr. Mohd Jaffar Akhone, the newly elected Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC, Kargil, announced the allocation of Executive Councillors for the 5th LAHDC Kargil Council today.

In accordance with the authority granted under Section 29 of the LAHDC Act 1995, CEC Akhone delegated powers to Councillor Trespone, Aga Syed Mujtaba, Councillor Padum, Er Phunsuk Tashi, Councillor Pashkum Kacho Mohd Feroz, and Councillor Shakar Zakir Hussain.

It’s worth n...

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9-day Usha Silai school capacity building programme kick-starts at GDC Kargil

Kargil, October 20, 2023: A nine-day Usha Silai School capacity building programme organised by Ladakhi Craft and Design Skill Centre Govt. Degree College Kargil and supported by Usha International Ltd.

The programme was formally inaugurated by Prof. Tashi Ldawa, Director College Affairs and Prof. Deskyong Namgyal, Controller of Examination, University of Ladakh.

The capacity building training will focus on three major components i.e sewing machine installation and repairing, Stitching...

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