Jamiat Ulema Isna Asharia Kargil condemns attack on Shias in Pakistan, pitches for opening Kargil-Skardu Road

VoL Desk, May 5: In view of the recent attack on a school in Parachinar Pakistan targeting the minority Shia community and killing of 7 Shia teachers, Jamiat Ulema Isna Asharia Kargil (JUAIK) called a press conference and condemned the attack on Shia minorities in Pakistan.

The press conference was addressed by President JUAIK Ladakh, Sheikh Nazir Mehdi Mohammadi who said that the persecution of Shia Muslims of Pakistan is not a new thing whether its Quetta or any other place, the killers...

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LBA Kargil branch celebrates Buddha Purnima with Religious Harmony & Enthusiasm

VoL Desk, May 05: The Kargil branch of the Ladakh Buddhist Association celebrated the 2567th Buddha Purnima at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall in Kargil today. The event was marked by a spirit of religious harmony and enthusiasm.

Geshe Tsewang Dorjay, a renowned religious scholar from Ladakh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Chhering Dorjay Lakrok, the Senior Vice President of LBA, was the Guest of Honour.

The President of LBA Kargil, on behalf of the Buddhist population of K...

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Member NCM Rinchen Lhamo visits Sankoo

Kargil, May 04: Member, National Commission for Minorities, Govt. of India, Rinchen Lhamo on Wednesday visited Sub Division Sankoo to discuss the implementation of the Prime Minister’s new 15-point program, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and issues faced by the minority communities.

During the occasion, Ashraf Ali, Member of Moulana Azad Education Foundation, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Councilor of the Constituency, SDM Sankoo, Chairman Anjuman e Sahib e Zaman, Chairman Maktab e Ima...

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Shuk-Pa and Tser-sNon Nominated as Potential State Tree and Flower of Ladakh

VoL Desk, May 03: As per the recommendations of a committee consisting of three members chaired by the Director of Sowa Rigpa in Leh, the Juniper polypros (Ladakhi-Shuk-Pa) and Meconopsis aculeata (Himalayan blue poppy/ Ladakhi Tser-sNon) are being considered for the designation of State Tree and State Flower of Ladakh respectively.

The Forest, Ecology & Environment Department, Ladakh through Notice E.F.No. A/243/2023/25-31, has issued an invitation for public suggestions regarding the co...

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Member NCM Rinchen Lhamo visits Drass

Kargil, May 02, 2023: National Commission for Minorities, Govt. of India, member, Rinchen Lhamo today visited Drass to discuss the implementation of the Prime Minister’s new 15 point program, Centrally Sponsored Schemes and issues faced by the minority communities of Drass.

The visit was also aimed to formulate the overall policy, coordination, evaluation and review of the regulatory framework and development programs for the benefit of the minority communities.

Ashraf Ali, Member of M...

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MPHS Saliskote Pays Tribute to Ayatollah Shaheed Murtaza Mutahhary

KARGIL, MAY 2: Mutahhary Public High School, Saliskote celebrated its 30th Annual Day and Shaheed Mutahhary Day as “Teachers’ Day” in commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Ayatullah Shayeed Murtaza Mutahhary on Tuesday. The event was organized by the Board of Management of Mutahhary Public High School Saliskote, Kargil.

Feroz Khan, Chairman & Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC-Kargil, was the Chief Guest, and Aga Syed Arman, Councillor of Saliskote-Faroona Constituency, was the g...

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LRLM Kargil kick-starts social mobilization campaign “Sangathan Se Samriddhi” at Badgam

Kargil, May 02, 2023: District Mission Management Unit, Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission today kick-started Social Mobilization Campaign under the theme of “Sangathan Se Samriddhi” at Badgam Village of Kargil District under the supervision of Project Officer Wage (ACD), Ghulam Mohammad.

It is aimed reach out to uncovered households and PMAY beneficiaries of Kargil Block into Self Help Group (SHG) as well as to do 100 percent saturation by Sept. 2023-24. Notably, the campaign was inaugurate...

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AKSAD Raises Concerns Over Appointment of Non-Local as State Nodal Officer for PM SHRI Schools in Ladakh

Kargil, May 02: The All Kargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) has expressed concern over the appointment of a non-local as the State Nodal Officer for PM SHRI by the Directorate of School Education Ladakh. They believe that this appointment disregards the unemployed youth of Ladakh who are more deserving of such an important position in their region.

In a tweet, the AKSAD stated, “We find it unfortunate that Ms Khushbu Joshi has been appointed as the State Nodal Officer for ...

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Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil Commemorate Demolition of Jannatul Baqi

News Desk, April 29: Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil held a morning congregation and procession on the 8th of Sawwal to commemorate the demolition of Jannatul Baqi by the Al-Saud regime.

Sheikh Hussain Subhani delivered a sermon on the oneness of Allah (Tawheed) and emphasized that all Prophets and Imams in Islam conveyed this message. He also expressed that the sufferings and grief of believers will continue until the re-emergence of the last Shia Imam, Mohammad Mehdi.

The congregat...

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Army Conducts Sanitization and Uxo Destruction Operation at Kurbathang;17 Bombs Disposed

Vol Desk, April 27: The Indian Army recently carried out an extensive area sanitization and unexploded ordnance (UXO) destruction operation in Kurbathang near the Astroturf Football Ground. The mission was led by officers from the 19 Engineering Regiment under the 8 Mountain Division’s command.

Under the personal supervision of the Commanding Officer of the 19 Engr Regt, 8 Mtn Div, a bomb disposal team safely disposed of approximately 17 bombs. The operation was closely monitored by the a...

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