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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Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil Expresses Solidarity with Delhi Protesters
VoL Desk, October 20: Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil (JUIAK) has voiced its support for protesters in Delhi advocating for the fulfillment of Ladakh’s four-point agenda.
During a press conference, JUIAK member Sajjad Hussain Kargili highlighted that students from Jawaharlal Nehru University, along with other youth, aimed to show solidarity with Ladakhi demonstrators. However, he criticized the Delhi Police for cracking down on their peaceful protests.
Kargili emphasized that the pre...
Dr. Anwar Tsarpa Defends PhD Thesis on Shia Factional Conflicts in Kargil
Unveiling Historical Dynamics and Global Perspectives
VoL Desk, March 11: In a significant contribution to the historical discourse on Kargil post-independence, Anwar Ali Tsarpa successfully defended his PhD thesis today at the Nelson Mandela Centre for Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, Jamia Millia Islamia – Central University, New Delhi.
Anwar Tsarpa’s doctoral research focused on “Inter-Group Conflicts in Kargil: Historical Analysis of Yogma Pa – Gongma Pa and IKMT – ISK Confl...
Sheikh Nazir Raises Concerns Over Alleged Discrimination in GI Tag Allocation
VoL Desk, Nov. 26: President of Jamiatul Ulma Isna Ashriya, Kargil, Sheikh Nazir Mehdi Mohammadi, expressed dissatisfaction over alleged discrimination in the allocation of Geographical Indication (GI) tags for Ladakh’s products.
Sheikh Nazir pointed out the discrepancy, stating that while GI tags were granted to products in other regions, Kargil was overlooked for its renowned products.
He also urged the UT Ladakh administration to prioritize languages associated with Kargil, partic...
JUIA Kargil Protests Against Brutal Shia Genocide in Parachinar
VoL Desk, Nov. 03: Members of Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil (JUIAK) organized a protest following Friday prayers to condemn the ongoing Shia genocide perpetrated by the Taliban in Parachinar, Pakistan. Hundreds of Shia Muslims participated in the demonstration, passionately voicing their grievances against the Pakistani state for its failure to halt the ethnic cleansing of Shia Muslims in Parachinar.
During the protest, Sajjad Kargili, a member of JUIAK, expressed deep concern about th...
IKMT Kargil Leads Massive Protest Rally Against Israeli Bombardment in Gaza
VoL Desk, Oct. 13: In a powerful demonstration of solidarity with the people of Palestine, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil organized a significant protest rally in Kargil on Friday, condemning the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza by Israeli forces.
The rally commenced from the iconic Imam Khomeini tower in the morning, with clerics leading the march through Kargil town, concluding at Lal Chowk Kargil.
During the rally, passionate demonstrators raised their voices against ...
Kargil Observes Day of Ashura in Commemoration of Imam Hussain’s Martyrdom
VoL Desk, July 29: District Kargil, along with other parts of the world, solemnly observed the Day of Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam, Hussain ibn Ali, and his 71 companions in the historic Battle of Karbala.
Mourning processions were held across Kargil at district, sub-divisions, tehsil, and village levels. The largest gatherings took place at the district headquarters, Kargil, organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) and Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashr...
Thousands Gather in Kargil to Honor Abbas ibn Ali, the Standard-Bearer of Imam Hussain
VoL Desk, July 28: Thousands of mourners in Kargil honored the memory of Abbas ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Standard bearer of the soldiers of Imam Hussain, on the ninth of the Islamic month of Moharram. Mourning processions were held at district, sub-division, tehsil, and village levels throughout Kargil on Friday.
The largest procession took place in Kargil town, organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) and Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil (JUIAK). Village-level processions co...
Kargil Observes Shutdown Amid Concerns Over Police Response to Sexual Assault Case
VoL Desk, June 26: Following a recent case of sexual assault involving a local medicinal practitioner in Wakha, Kargil, the district witnessed a complete shutdown on Sunday, highlighting concerns over the alleged lack of a clear response from the police. The Jamiat Ulma Isna Ashary Kargil (JUIAK) called for the shutdown, citing the absence of a press conference by the Ladakh police on the matter.
Sajjad Kargili, the JUIAK representative, expressed their primary objective of the shutdown, ...
Breaking – Religious Organizations of Kargil Reach Agreement in Delhi Talks
Kargil, June 18: Agha Mehdi Mehdavipur, the representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India, has successfully facilitated the resolution of several disputed issues among prominent religious organizations in Kargil, according to reliable sources.
During a two-day deliberation on June 14 and 15, Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil and Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) engaged in dialogue mediated by Agha Mehdivipur himself. The parties reached a mutual agreement on two key disputed iss...