Sankoo observe complete shutdown to push for district status

VoL Desk, August 29: Sankoo Subdivision observed complete shutdown in the whole region from Parkachik to Kanoor pushing for district status to Sankoo Subdivision.

The call for the protest was given by the United Movement for Sankoo District Status a body of all religious institutions and political parties of the Subdivision.

The demand for District status for Sankoo has intensified after the announcement of Ministry of Home Affairs to give five new districts for Ladakh that excludes Sa...

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Why Sankoo Sub-Division Deserves District Status?

The absence of Sankoo Sub-division from the recent decision to create five more districts namely Zanskar, Sham, Drass, Nubra and Changthang out of the existing Leh and Kargil districts of the UT of Ladakh is deeply concerning and warrants reconsideration. When evaluated against the criteria used for other newly created districts, Sankoo clearly merits elevation to district status. Several key factors support this assertion:

Ethnic Composition: Sankoo sub-division is predominantly inhabite...

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Public Representatives of Sankoo Subdivision Demand District Status

VoL Desk, August 27: The public representatives of Sankoo Subdivision, comprising members from various political parties and religious factions, have urged the government to grant district status to the region. This demand was made during a press conference held at the Tourist Facilitation Centre in Kargil, following Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement that Ladakh would be getting five new districts.

Addressing the media, former MLC and Councillor Agha Syed Ahmad Razvi stated tha...

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Sankoo Sub-Division Representatives Demand District Status and Full-Fledged College

VoL Desk, August 14: Public representatives of Sankoo Sub-Division held a press conference to reiterate their long-standing demands for district status and the establishment of a full-fledged college in the region.

The press conference was attended by prominent figures including CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffar Akhone; Executive Councillor Aga Syed Mujtaba; Councillor Gond Mangal Pore Aga Syed Ali; Councillor Barsoo, Sheikh Mohd Ansari; former Councillor Sankoo, Syed Ahmad Rizvi; Counci...

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Sankoo Campus, Government Degree College Kargil observes ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign

Kargil, August 14, 2024: Sankoo Campus, Government Degree College Kargil today observed the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.

In the lead-up to Independence Day, under the supervision of Nodal Officer Dr. Saleem, the Sociology Department organized a lecture session on the theme, “Solutions to Social Issues.”

The lecture focused on how combating social evils like domestic violence, dowry, gender discrimination, and communalism is essential for achieving true independence.

The contribution...

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Director College Affairs, University of Ladakh, Prof. Tashi Ldawa visits Sankoo Campus, GDC Kargil

Kargil, August 08, 2024: Director College Affairs, University of Ladakh, Prof. Tashi Ldawa, today visited Sankoo Campus, Government Degree College Kargil, for an interactive session with the students and faculty members in the Seminar Hall of the campus at 11:00 a.m.

The program commenced with the formal welcome of the guest with traditional khataqs, presented by Dr Saleem Ahmad, Nodal Officer, Sankoo Campus.

Dr Saleem presented a formal welcome note to the Director College Affairs, Un...

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One-day workshop on intensive Diarrhea Control Program held at CHC Sankoo

Kargil, 22 July, 2024: As part of the ongoing campaign of Intensive Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) Block Medical Officer Community Health Centre Sankoo, Kargil today conducted an orientation program on Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight at CHC Sankoo, Kargil.

On the occasion, Dr Zahida Khatun, Block Medical Officer, Community Health Officer’s (CHOs) Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANMs) Accredited Social Health Activists,(ASHAs) Community Health Officer (CHC) Zakiya Banoo, Lady Heal...

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SDM Sankoo reviews arrangements with regard to Muharram

Kargil, July 11, 2024: Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sankoo, Waseem Ramzan chaired a meeting on Wednesday with all the concerned officers of various departments and religious heads regarding preparation and necessary arrangements to be made in view of Muharram.

Initially, the chair welcomed all the participants and sought their suggestions to make foolproof arrangements during Muharram, so that the devotees may not suffer due to lack of requisite facilities.

The chair entrusted responsibi...

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Congregational Prayers on Eid-ul-Fitr held at Sankoo

KARGIL, APRIL 10, 2024: Marking the end of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious fervour by Anjuman-E-Sahib Zaman and Anjuman Tableeghat e Imam Reza at Sankoo on Wednesday.

 A congregation Prayer was held under the aegis of Anjuman Sahib Zaman where thousand of people including men, women, and children participated in and celebrated the auspicious occasion.

The Congregational Eid prayers was felicitated by Chairman Anjuman-E-Sahib Zaman, Sheikh Sadiq Balagi .

Eid-ul-Fit...

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45th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Observed at Sankoo

Kargil, February 11, 2024:- Despite biting cold and sub-zero temperature in Kargil 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution celebrated today at Sankoo, Kargil.

On February 10th the mosques, Imam Bargah and roof of residential houses were illuminated and brightness to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Islamic revolution.

The celebration on 11th February mark the victory of the Islamic revolution in 1979 led by Ayatullah Rouhullah Mousavi Khomeni (R.A) which put an end to the m...

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