JUIAK launches 1 lakh mega plantation drive under Al Hima-laya Green Mission & Research Centre

Kargil, April 08, 2025: In a landmark step towards environmental protection and sustainable development, the One Lakh Mega Plantation Drive 2025 was officially launched today in Kargil by the Jamiat Ul Ulema Isna Asharia Kargil (JUIAK) under its flagship initiative Al Hima-laya Green Mission & Research Centre, in collaboration with District Administration Kargil, UT Ladakh.

Supported by Ladakh Centre for Peace and Sustainable Development, the plantation campaign was formally flagged off b...

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JUIAK Announces Tree Plantation Drive, Appeals for Public Participation

Kargil, April 7: The President of Anjuman Jamiatul Ulama Asna Ashriya Kargil, Sheikh Nazir Mahdi Mohammadi, announced the launch of a district-wide tree plantation campaign during a press conference on Sunday. He stated that the campaign will run in phases from April 8 to May 4.

Sheikh Nazir Al-Mahdi urged the people of Kargil to actively participate in the drive and treat tree plantation as both a national and religious responsibility. He emphasized that afforestation is the most effecti...

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JUIAK Observe Quds Day in Kargil with Massive Protest Rally Condemning Israeli Aggression

Kargil, March 28, 2025 | The people of Kargil observed Jummat-ul-Vida as Youm-e-Quds, expressing their unwavering solidarity with Palestine and condemning the illegal occupation of Masjid Al-Aqsa and the atrocities committed by Israel. A massive protest rally was organized under the leadership of Markazi Imam Jumma Wal Jamaat, Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sheikh Ibrahim Khalili. The rally commenced from Isna Ashriya Campus Kargil after Friday prayers, passed through Main Bazaar and Lal Chowk...

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Grand Mourning Procession Held in Kargil to Commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Ali (A.S.)

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,...

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Friday Prayer Gatherings in Kargil Address Current Affairs and Social Issues

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 ...

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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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Ladakh Organizations Demand Recognition of Local Languages as Official

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...

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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...

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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...

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