Kabaddi Nala Closure: Administration Prioritizes Public Safety Amid Landslide Risks

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...

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Earning my first opportunity: “A Ladakhi Girl’s Journey of Grit”

I am the first in my family to earn a Master’s degree, an achievement that carries both immense pride and deep responsibility. If my grandfather were here today, his eyes would shine with happiness, his hands resting on my shoulders with quiet pride. But he isn’t. That absence is something I carry with me every day. His dreams and his hopes for me live on through me, pushing me to turn this education into something meaningful. But I knew that in this fast-paced world, I needed to challenge m...

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Book Review: Be Zubaan Dost – A Scholarly Analysis of Reading Culture and Intellectual Resistance

Reviewed by: Mohd Ajaz and Ali Asgar Balti

Author: Compiled from the speeches and writings of Imam Khamenei (R.A)
Publisher: Welayat Publication
Medium: Urdu Edition
Year of Publication: 2012


Introduction

At an era where shallow online, and social media writing has hijacked deep, intellectual inquiry, Be Zubaan Dost Kitaab is a towering tribute to the cause of action and also Imam Khamenei (R.A) who, by their own thoughts, have decried the fading culture of reading and have called ...

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Kargil – Encouraging Fasting Individuals to Adopt Piety and Righteousness During Ramadan

Kargil, March 6, 2025: In the spiritual atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadan, religious and preaching gatherings continue to be held in mosques and imambargahs across Kargil district. During these gatherings, religious scholars are urging fasting individuals to embrace piety, righteousness, and adherence to Islamic teachings.

At the district headquarters, daily spiritual and religious sessions are being organized after the Zuhr and Asr prayers at the Jamia Masjid Kargil and the Islamia...

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Leh Women’s Delegation Seeks Sanitary Waste Disposal Solutions in Rural Ladakh

Leh, March 6: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson was called on by a delegation from the All Religions Women’s Wing, led by Kunzes Dolma Jawo, President LBA, Women’s Wing; Nasreen Maryam, President of the Women’s Wing of Anjuman Imamia; Aisha Malo, President of the Women’s Wing of Anjuman-e-Moin-ul-Islam, and Diskit Angmo, Secretary of the LBA Women’s Wing.

The delegation highlighted that in areas such as Nubra, Tangtse, Durbuk, Nyoma, Shyam, and other rural areas of Leh, they do ...

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Ayatollah Sheikh Hasnain Shabani Al-Najfi Passes Away

VOL News Desk: Renowned jurist Ayatollah Sheikh Hasnain Shabani Al-Najfi from Kargil passed away today in the holy city of Qom, Islamic Republic of Iran, reuniting with his Creator.

He hailed from the village of Brolmo in the Kharmang district, located at the confluence of Kargil and Baltistan. His father, Sheikh Ali Brolmo, was a distinguished religious scholar of his time, widely recognized for his religious services. His shrine, located near the Kargil border, is a popular pilgrimage s...

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Transfers of High School Headmasters in Kargil Raise Questions on Transparency

Kargil, Feb. 28: The Chief Education Officer of Kargil has issued orders for the transfer of headmasters of government high schools within the education department, leading to appointments across various schools in the district. However, some teachers have expressed concerns, calling these transfers unfair.

Affected headmasters spoke to our correspondent and explained that a committee comprising senior principals is usually formed to oversee transfers. This committee reviews the three-yea...

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کرگل میں ہائی اسکولوں کے ہیڈ ماسٹروں کے تبادلے، شفافیت پر سوالات

کرگل: چیف ایجوکیشن آفیسر کرگل نے محکمہ تعلیم میں تعینات گورنمنٹ ہائی اسکولوں کے ہیڈ ماسٹروں کے تبادلوں کے احکامات جاری کر دیے ہیں، جس کے تحت ضلع بھر کے مختلف اسکولوں میں تقرریاں عمل میں آئی ہیں۔ تاہم، کچھ اساتذہ نے ان تبادلوں کو غیر منصفانہ قرار دیتے ہوئے تحفظات کا اظہار کیا ہے۔

متاثرہ ہیڈ ماسٹروں نے ہمارے نمائندے سے بات کرتے ہوئے بتایا کہ عام طور پر تبادلوں کے لیے سینئر پرنسپلز پر مشتمل ایک کمیٹی تشکیل دی جاتی ہے، جو متعلقہ اساتذہ کی تین سالہ خدمات، سابقہ تعیناتیوں اور تاریخ پیدائش کا جا...

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Anganwadi Workers in Ladakh and J&K: Dedicated Service, Yet Low Wages

Anganwadi workers, commonly known as Bau in Kargil and other parts of Ladakh, play a crucial role in India’s Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). These frontline workers are responsible for ensuring nutrition, health, and early childhood education for underprivileged children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. However, despite their dedication, the salary of Anganwadi workers in Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir remains significantly lower compared to other states in India.

The Rol...

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Healthcare in Kargil: What Needs to Change?

For the past few days, I have been at District Hospital Kargil, spending most of my nights with a family member who is admitted there. During this time, I closely observed many things—some that reflect the dedication of our healthcare workers and others that highlight serious issues that need immediate attention.

One of the most reassuring aspects was seeing the doctors and hospital staff working tirelessly, even late at night. Their dedication to patient care is truly commendable, and th...

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