Mercury dips in Ladakh after recent snowfall

Kargil, March 6, 2025: The intensity of cold has surged again in Ladakh following recent snowfall, disrupting daily life. Over the past few days, heavy snowfall has been recorded in Leh, Kargil, Drass, Zanskar, and other high-altitude areas, leading to a significant drop in temperatures.

After the snowfall, the mercury has plummeted below freezing point in various parts of Ladakh. According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature in Kargil dropped to minus 15 degrees Celsius at ...

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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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Kargil Courier airlifted 334 passengers in two days

Kargil, March 06, 2025: The AN-32 Kargil Courier operated today and airlifted 200 passengers. Yesterday 134 passengers were airlifted. In two days 334 passengers availed the Kargil Courier Service.

Today, 50 passengers were airlifted from Srinagar to Kargil, 132 passengers from Jammu to Kargil and 18 from Kargil to Jammu in multiple sorties of AN-32 Aircrafts of Kargil Courier. 

The passengers have expressed their gratitude to Hon’ble LG Ladakh, CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Member of Parliament...

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Two aircrafts of Kargil Courier airlift 134 passengers

Kargil, March 5, 2025: The AN-32 Kargil Courier service operated today, airlifting a total of 134 passengers.

A total of 134 passengers were airlifted by the AN-32 Kargil Courier service, including 18 from Kargil to Jammu, 49 from Jammu to Kargil, 18 from Kargil to Srinagar, and 49 from Srinagar to Kargil.

Meanwhile, the online booking portal for AN-32 Kargil Courier Service will be available from 11:00 a.m. on March 6, 2025.

Passengers can book their tickets online at:

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Vice Chancellor, UoL, Prof. Saket Kushwaha visits GDC Drass

Kargil, March 04, 2025: Vice Chancellor, University of Ladakh, Prof. Saket Kushwaha today visited Government Degree College (GDC) Drass where he interacted with faculty members, students, and non-teaching staff.

Prof. Kushwaha took a keen interest in the various departments of the college, taking note of the infrastructure, academic programs, and extracurricular activities. He engaged in fruitful discussions with the faculty members, soliciting their feedback and suggestions for enhancing...

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Delegation of casual labourers/daily-rated workers of Sub-Transmission Division Kargil calls on LG

Leh, March 04, 2025: A delegation of casual labourers and daily-rated workers of the Sub-Transmission Division, Kargil called on the Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) at the Lt Governor’s Secretariat to discuss matters concerning their remuneration. The delegation sought the HLG’s intervention to enhance their wages.

During the meeting, the delegation informed the HLG that despite having Aadhaar-seeded accounts, they were not included in the list of 1900 casua...

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EC Punchok Tashi pays surprise visit to hostel, reviews CBSE exam preparations

Kargil, March 05, 2025: Executive Councilor for RDD, Forest, and Information, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, on Tuesday, paid a surprise visit to a hostel where students of Higher Secondary and High Schools from Zanskar Sub Division are attending remedial classes for the ongoing CBSE Class 10th and 12th examinations.

EC Tashi interacted with the students during the visit and inquired about their exam preparations. The students appreciated the administration and LAHDC Kargil for running ...

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After Heavy Snowfall, Clearance Work Underway to Reopen Zojila

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...

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VC University of Ladakh calls on CEC Kargil

Kargil, March 01, 2025: The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, Prof. (Dr.) Saket Kushwaha today paid a courtesy visit to Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, at the Council Secretariat in Kargil.

The CEC congratulated the Vice Chancellor and expressed his appreciation, stating that the region is fortunate to have a leader like him guiding the university.

Dr. Akhoon appreciated and congratulated the Vice Chancellor for establishing his office at the Kargil Camp...

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ماہِ رمضان کی آمد، کرگل میں تیاریاں مکمل، عدم رویتِ ہلال کا اعلان

کرگل: دنیا بھر کے مسلمانوں کی طرح لداخ کے مسلمان بھی ماہِ مبارک رمضان کے آغاز کا بے صبری سے انتظار کر رہے ہیں۔ آج 29 شعبان المعظم ہے، لیکن لداخ سمیت ملک کے دیگر ہم افق علاقوں میں چاند نظر نہیں آیا۔ اس کے پیش نظر کرگل ضلع کے دو اہم مذہبی اداروں، امام خمینی میموریل ٹرسٹ اور انجمن جمعیت العلماء اثناعشریہ کرگل، نے باضابطہ طور پر اعلان کیا ہے کہ رمضان المبارک کا آغاز اتوار، 2 مارچ 2025 سے ہوگا، جب پہلا روزہ رکھا جائے گا۔ اس کے مطابق، کل بروز ہفتہ، 1 مارچ 2025 کو 30 شعبان المعظم ہوگا۔

ماہِ رمضا...

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