Kargil, March 5: Following heavy snowfall in the region, the Zojila Pass has been closed due to the accumulation of approximately four feet of snow and the heightened risk of avalanches. In a telephonic conversation with an official source from Drass, it was confirmed that efforts are underway to restore connectivity.
The road clearance operation has commenced, with teams working from both sides. Snow clearance machines have been deployed from Gumri towards Drass, while work has also beg...
Kargil, Feb 28: Kargil has been experiencing continuous snowfall for the last three days, leading to major disruptions in electricity supply across the district. Several areas were left in darkness after last night’s heavy snowfall caused feeder breakdowns. However, the Power Development Department (PDD) has been actively working to restore electricity despite challenging weather conditions.
Executive Engineer PDD, Feroz Ahmad Wani, stated that restoration efforts are progressing steadily...
Kargil, February 6, 2025 – The grand finale of the Female Quran e Kareem competition, organized under the banner of Baseej-e-Rouhanion, IKMT, was held today at Musallah Ya Imam, Minji Gund. The event marked the culmination of a two-week-long competition that began on January 19, 2025, and saw enthusiastic participation from female students across various blocks of Kargil.
The ceremony was graced by esteemed guests, including the Chief Guest, Hojjat-ul-Islam Sheikh Hussain Lutfi, Principal...
By Mohammad Hassanain
Kargil, January 26, 2025 – The Voice of Ladakh proudly congratulates our Executive Editor, Syed Hashim Razvi, on receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The honor, presented during the 76th Republic Day celebrations, recognizes his outstanding contributions to local print media.
The award was conferred by Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Hon’ble Chairman/CEC of LAHDC Kargil and Sh. Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, IAS, Depu...
Kargil, December 27, 2024: Prominent Ladakhi organizations, including the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia and Anjuman-e-Sahib Zaman Karil, have come together to appeal for a more inclusive language policy under the Official Language Regulation 2024. These organizations have voiced concerns over the inclusion of “Bhoti” as one of the official languages of the Union Territory, arguing that it fails to represent the linguistic diversity of Ladakh. Instead, they have u...
Kargil, December 20, 2024 – In their respective Friday sermons, Hajjat-ul-Islam Sheikh Hamid Nasiri and Hajjat-ul-Islam Sheikh Ibrahim Khalili addressed pressing social and administrative issues during gatherings organized by prominent religious organizations in Kargil.
Speaking at Musallah ya Imam Manji Gund under the management of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Sheikh Hamid Nasiri expressed strong objections to the use of the word “Bhoti” for the language spoken in Ladakh that is also be...
By Mohammad Hassanain
Kargil, December 13: The Kargil Police has registered an FIR No. 64/2024 against an individual for spreading false information about an alleged sexual assault involving a minor, informed an official from Kargil Police. This misinformation caused panic among the public and damaged the reputation of several people.
The police have criticized attempts to involve religious organizations in spreading such rumors and reminded the public that revealing the identity of a ...
By: Mohammad Hassanain
Kargil, December 12: The condition of NH 301 in the TSG Block, situated approximately 25 kilometers from Kargil town, has become a matter of grave concern for residents and commuters. The road remains covered in snow and ice, making it extremely hazardous for vehicular movement. Slippery surfaces have led to vehicles skidding, further exacerbating safety risks.
Local residents have expressed disappointment with the administration and the area’s three councilors f...
Kargil, December 5, 2024: Syed Ahmed Razvi, Councillor of the Sankoo Constituency has formally submitted a memorandum to Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Union Minister of Minority Affairs, advocating for the granting of district status to the Sankoo-Suru-Barsoo and TSG regions.
In his memorandum, Razvi expressed gratitude on behalf of the residents for the recent creation of five new districts in Ladakh. He emphasized the urgent need to recognize the Sankoo subdivision as a district, citing it...
By: Safina Qusar & Mohd Hassanain Ebadie
Elated by the announcement of granting five new districts in Ladakh, the Zanskar and Drass subdivisions resonated with chants of celebration. People danced joyfully at Jashn-e-Drass, a major celebration that saw participation from various political and religious leaders, setting aside religious, sectarian, and political differences. In contrast, a shutdown erupted in Sankoo, while Shakar-Chiktan expressed their displeasure over not being included ...
