Grand Finale of Female Quran Competition Held in Kargil with Ceremonial Splendor

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...

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Journalist Syed Hashim Razvi Honored with award on 76th Republic Day


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...

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Ladakh Organizations Demand Recognition of Local Languages as Official

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...

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Ladakh Language Conflict: Imam Juma JUIA, IKMT Kargil raises concern over “Bhoti”

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...

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Kargil Police Take Action Against Rumor-Mongering on Social Media

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 ...

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NH 301 in TSG Block Remains Snowbound, Residents Call for Immediate Action

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...

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Syed Ahmed Razvi Submits Memorandum Advocating District Status for Sankoo

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...

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New Districts in Ladakh Bring Joy and Resentment: Celebrations in Zanskar and Drass, Protests in Sankoo and Shakar-Chiktan

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 ...

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One Year After Inauguration by LG Ladakh, GM Pore Hospital Without Water, Electricity

Oct. 21: The 20 bedded hospital at Gond Mangal Pore which was inaugurated on this day last year by Lieutenant Governor Ladakh is functional without basic necessities like electricity and water supply said the public representatives of the village.

The hospital which has no signboard reviews 30 to 40 patients on daily basis from the adjacent villages which is the most densely populated area in the whole district.

The electricity supply and solar electricity system both are placed at the...

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Experiments with modern agriculture techniques: Story of a progressive farmer from Kargil Er. Ahmad Ali

Er. Ahmad Ali from Kanoor who left a job offer as Assistant Professor to become a farmer is changing the lives of farmers in Ladakh. Adopting new techniques in Agriculture like drip irrigation, mulching, and hydroponics, Ahmad Ali is infusing hope among farmers to boost farming activities even in areas with scarcity of irrigation water.

Speaking to the Voice of Ladakh correspondent, Er Ahmad Ali emphasized farmers to form clusters and adopt new techniques and embrace the latest technology...

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