Sankoo, March 22 – The martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali (A.S), on the 21st of Ramadan, was solemnly observed in Sankoo Sub-Division of Kargil district. Imam Ali, the first Imam as per Shia sect was martyred on the eve of Shab-e-Qadr.
Imam Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was struck in the head with a poisonous sword by Ibn Muljam while he was offering prayers in the Great Mosque of Kufa (modern-day Iraq) on the 19th of Ramadan, 40 AH (27 January AD 661). ...
Kargil, March 22: In remembrance of the martyrdom of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S.), mourning gatherings were held worldwide, including a large-scale mourning procession in the Kargil district. Thousands of mourners participated in the procession to pay homage to Imam Ali (A.S.), known as Haider-e-Karrar.
The largest gathering in the district headquarters was organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil and the Jamiat Ulama Isna Ashriya Kargil,...
Kargil, March 20, 2025: The Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2024-25 was successfully held on Thursday at Atting Village in Zanskar, offering an exhilarating blend of cultural and sporting events against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Zanskar valley.
The festival showcased Ladakh’s unique winter heritage, attracting both locals and tourists in large numbers.
Organized by the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Union Territory of Ladakh, the festival featured an array of...
Kargil, March 19, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) and First Lady, Smt Neelam Mishra today hosted an Iftar Party in Kargil for religious heads, political leaders and Administrative Officials.
The party was attended by Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon; Executive Councillor, Agha Syed Mujtaba; Executive Councillor, Kacho Mohd Feroz; Executive Councillor, Er. Punchok Tashi; heads of religious institution...
Kargil, March 21, 2025: Govt. Degree College Drass, in collaboration with the Forest Division Kargil, successfully organized and concluded a two-day event in celebration of World Forestry Day (Theme-Forest and Food).
The event was a significant occasion to raise awareness about the importance of forests and their role in maintaining ecological balance.
On the concluding day of the event, the program was graced by a distinguished gathering of officials, including the Chief Guest, Dr. M...
Complete Boycott of Israeli Products Urged by Sheikh Lufti; Kargil’s Future at Risk Due to Drugs, Warns Sheikh Ghulam Ali
Kargil, March 21: During Friday prayers organized under the auspices of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust at Musalla Imam Minji Gound, Sheikh Mohammad Hussain Lufti addressed the congregation on current affairs and pressing social issues. In his sermon, he urged people to adopt piety and righteousness, emphasizing the importance of economic integrity at both individual ...
Kargil, March 19, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) was called upon by various delegations today at Raj Niwas in Kargil on the first day of his two-day tour to Kargil district.
General Manager, NHIDCL, Kargil, Sh Arun Porge met with the HLG and invited him for inauguration of a Bridge at Leh on March 22. The HLG assured to inform his presence.
President Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil, Sheikh Nazir Mehdi religious head along with Ghulam H...
Kargil, March 19, 2025: A delegation from Sangrah village today called on Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon at Council Secretariat to highlight shortage of teachers at Govt. Middle School Gongma Sangrah.
The delegation expressed concern over the recent transfer of an existing teacher, which is likely to adversely affect the school’s academic and extracurricular activities.
Taking action on the issue, the CEC issued immediate directions to ...
Kargil, March 18, 2025: Commander Vijayak, accompanied by OC 55 RCC Mulbekh, SDM Drass, and SHO Drass, visited the Zojila Axis to inspect snow clearance operations along the Zojila stretch. During the visit, officials conducted an on-ground assessment of the progress and challenges faced by BRO personnel and machinery.
The civil administration submitted that the number of snow clearance machines be increased so that the National Highway shall open early.
In response, Commander Vijayak ...
Kargil, March 18, 2025: A total of 576 passengers were airlifted today by the Indian Air Force. The IL-76 aircraft transported 455 passengers from Srinagar and Jammu to Leh in two sorties, while the AN-32 Kargil Courier airlifted 71 passengers, including 53 from Srinagar to Kargil and 18 from Kargil to Srinagar.
The passengers expressed their gratitude to CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Member of Parliament Ladakh, Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Ministry of Defence, Airports Authority of India, Indian A...
