Kargil, March 16, 2025 – Ladakh Member of Parliament, Haji Hanifa Jan, expressed his gratitude to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other officials for their swift action in arranging special flights to assist airlifting of stranded passengers of Ladakh from Jammu and Srinagar.
In a post on X, Jan acknowledged the efforts of Air Vice Marshal Vikram Gaur, Group Captain Amit Sarmai, and other authorities for organizing two AN-32 flights from Srinagar and one from Jammu to Kargil on March ...
Kargil, March 15, 2025: In view of the notice issued by Municipal Committee, Kargil ply of vehicles and pedestrians have been strictly discouraged at the Kabaddi Nala, Kargil due to risk of landslides. Meanwhile, shopkeepers at Kabadi Nallah have reported significant business losses due to the area’s closure for the past three days. Many have urged the administration to expedite decision-making and implement immediate measures to safeguard their livelihoods.
The Municipal Committee, Kargi...
Kargil, March 14, 2025 – In a step towards enhancing the quality of education, Mutahhary Educational Society (MES), Kargil, successfully conducted a four-day orientation program for KG and Primary Teachers from March 11 to 14, 2025, at MPS Bazar. Themed “Reimagining Schooling in Line with Modern Trends in Education,” the program aimed at equipping teachers with innovative teaching methodologies aligned with 21st-century education.
A total of 45 teachers participated in the training, which...
Kargil, March 15, 2025: The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Kargil, successfully conducted the “Swachhta Pakhwada” program from March 1 to March 15, under the banner of Mission Vatsalya.
The initiative was implemented across various Child Care Institutions (CCIs) in Kargil with the objective of promoting awareness about cleanliness, hygiene, and the importance of a healthy environment among children.
Throughout the fortnight-long program, various activities were organized, inclu...
Hundreds Gather at Kargil for Spiritual Offerings and Prayers for Global Peace
Kargil, March 14, 2025 – In a remarkable expression of faith, tradition, and unity, the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Branch Kargil, organized the annual “Tangpe-Chona” celebration at Kargil, bringing together around 100 members of the Buddhist community for a day of spiritual reflection and collective prayer.
The event, held under the chairmanship of Gen Nawang Sherab, carried deep cultural and spiritu...
Kargil, March 14: A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Kargil district of the Union Territory of Ladakh on Friday night, with tremors also felt in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the epicenter of the earthquake was near Kargil, and it occurred at 2:50 AM local time. The depth of the quake was recorded at 15 kilometers.
Most people were in deep sleep at the time of the earthquake, leaving many unaware of the tremors. However, in s...
Leh, March 13, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) held a meeting at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat with stakeholders from the tourism sector along with both chairmen of LAHDC Leh and Kargil and the concerned UT Administration officials to discuss steps for promoting tourism in UT Ladakh.
At the outset, the HLG, highlighting the need to promote tourism to increase the footfall of tourists in UT Ladakh, underscored the need for tourism st...
Leh, March 13, 2025: A delegation of Councillors from Changthang led by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lt Governor’s Secretariat to highlight the critical issues affecting the livestock in the region following recent heavy snowfall.
During the meeting, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee apprised the HLG of the dire situation resulting from adverse snowfall which has severely impacted the ...
New Delhi: Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Mohammad Hanifa Jan, raised a question in the Lok Sabha regarding the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh railway project to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. In the context of the completion of the Delhi-Jammu-Srinagar railway, he sought clarification on the Ganderbal-Kargil railway project.
Responding to the query, the Railway Minister stated that the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh railway project has been cancelled due to high costs and low passenger demand. Addition...
Kargil, March 12, 2025: In a move to bolster the legal framework and organizational strength of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) in Ladakh, the National Chairman has appointed Advocate Mustafa Haji as the Chairman of the Ladakh Pradesh Youth Congress Legal Cell with immediate effect.
The appointment comes at a crucial time when the IYC is gearing up to address various challenges and strengthen its outreach in the region. The National Chairman emphasized the importance of unity and peace, u...
