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...
Sankoo, March 22 – The martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali (A.S), on the 21st of Ramadan, was solemnly observed in Sankoo Sub-Division of Kargil district. Imam Ali, the first Imam as per Shia sect was martyred on the eve of Shab-e-Qadr.
Imam Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was struck in the head with a poisonous sword by Ibn Muljam while he was offering prayers in the Great Mosque of Kufa (modern-day Iraq) on the 19th of Ramadan, 40 AH (27 January AD 661). ...
KARGIL, APRIL 10, 2024: Marking the end of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour by Anjuman-E-Sahib Zaman and Anjuman Tableeghat e Imam Reza at Sankoo on Wednesday.
A congregation Prayer was held under the aegis of Anjuman Sahib Zaman where thousand of people including men, women, and children participated in and celebrated the auspicious occasion.
The Congregational Eid prayers was felicitated by Chairman Anjuman-E-Sahib Zaman, Sheikh Sadiq Balagi .
Eid-ul-Fit...
Kargil, February 11, 2024:- Despite biting cold and sub-zero temperature in Kargil 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution celebrated today at Sankoo, Kargil.
On February 10th the mosques, Imam Bargah and roof of residential houses were illuminated and brightness to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Islamic revolution.
The celebration on 11th February mark the victory of the Islamic revolution in 1979 led by Ayatullah Rouhullah Mousavi Khomeni (R.A) which put an end to the m...
Kargil, Nov. 04: In a display of solidarity, hundreds of students from Maktab-E-Hyderiya Lankerchey, Sankoo, came together for a Candle Light Vigil on Saturday evening to stand against the ongoing genocide in Gaza by Zionist forces and the Shia killings in Parachinar.
Students from diverse backgrounds and walks of life passionately raised their voices against the war in Gaza, condemning the attacks on civilians, hospitals, schools, and places of worship. Holding placards, they expressed t...
KARGIL, MAY 2: Mutahhary Public High School, Saliskote celebrated its 30th Annual Day and Shaheed Mutahhary Day as “Teachers’ Day” in commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Ayatullah Shayeed Murtaza Mutahhary on Tuesday. The event was organized by the Board of Management of Mutahhary Public High School Saliskote, Kargil.
Feroz Khan, Chairman & Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC-Kargil, was the Chief Guest, and Aga Syed Arman, Councillor of Saliskote-Faroona Constituency, was the g...
Kargil, Dec. 23: The Final Match of the GB Cricket Tournament was played between Shaheen Saliskote and FC Tambis at Shershah Cricket Stadium, Goma Saliskote on Thursday.
On the occasion, Chairman & Chief Executive Councillor Kargil Shri Feroz Ahmad Khan was the chief guest while SM Deputy GOC 8 MTN. DIV HQ Khumbathang, US Anand presided as the guest of honour, and Councillor Saliskote, Aga Syed Hassan Armaan as special guest. Huge spectators were also present on the occasion.
FC Tambis...
KARGIL, JANUARY 29, 2022: At least 23 sheep were killed in a leopard attack in Youkmagatoo and Farka Gontabsa area of Lankerchey here today.
The snow leopard barged into the livestock shed of two farmers named Mohammad Ali Gontabsa and Mohd Hanifa of Youkma Gatoo during the intervening night of Saturday.
The owner of the sheep, Mohd Ali of Gongtabsa told the media that a leopard barged inside his livestock shed, killing nine sheep besides leaving several others wounded.
Another leop...
KARGIL, JANUARY 02, 2022: The month of December has passed away but Ladakh has not received snowfall yet to meet the water supply for irrigation and other requirements. The farmers in Ladakh are distributing alms and conducting congregations seeking grace from Almighty Allah for snowfall this winter.
Amidst all the concerns, the people of Khalamarpoo and Chumikchan village of Sankoo Sub Division has embarked on developing artificial glaciers to deal with water scarcity during the summer s...
Drass, March 08, 2021: With the women around the globe, students and staffs of Govt Degree College Drass and Govt Higher Secondary School Barsoo celebrated International Women Day today.
The programme was attended by the Principal, Faculty members and the students of 4th and 5th semester.
The programme begins with introductory speech by Mr. Liyakat Ali. He stressed upon the practices of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) with respect to women in general and female family members in particular. He mentione...
