Breaking News: Unexploded Bomb from 1999 War Kills One Teen and Injures Two Others at Kurbathang

Kargil, April 16: A tragic incident occurred today near the Astro Football ground at Kurbathang, where an unbusted bomb from the 1999 war exploded, killing one teenager and injuring two others. The three boys, identified as Ali Naqi, Muntazir Mehdi, and Baqir, were all residents of Kharzong, Pashkum.

Councillor Pashkum, Kacho Mohd Feroz told Voice of Ladakh that the boys were going to the football ground near which they stumbled upon the bomb. The explosion caused serious injuries to Ali ...

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IKMT Kargil Condemns Defamation of Dalai Lama in Viral Video

VoL Desk, April 15: The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust Kargil, the largest Muslim organization in Ladakh, has issued a statement strongly condemning a video clip that has gone viral, which defames the Honorable Dalai Lama.

The statement, which represents the views of the Muslims of Kargil, expressed solidarity with all Ladakhi people and emphasized that the Dalai Lama is not only a respected leader and personality of the world, but also a revered figure in Tibet, the entire Himalayan Regio...

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LG Mishra hosts Iftar party, appeals for collective efforts towards social issues

VoL Desk, April 15: Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra hosted an Iftar party for people from different communities in Leh on Tuesday, marking the holy month of Ramzan. The event was attended by a diverse group of people who came together to break their fast and celebrate the spirit of unity and brotherhood.

During the event, the High-Level Group (HLG) overseeing the development of Ladakh wished everyone a happy and prosperous Ramzan. The Hon’ble Lt. Governor took the opp...

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Lt. Gov Brig (Dr) BD Mishra inspects site for Capitol Complex in Ladakh

VoL Desk, April 15: Lt. Governor Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra visited the designated site for the construction of the Capitol Complex at Ranbirpur in Ladakh on Friday. During his visit, he was accompanied by the Commissioner/Secretary of Ladakh’s Department of Planning, Development & Monitoring, AK Sahu.

According to the official statement, Com Secretary AK Sahu briefed the Lt. Governor about the draft layout plan, which includes details of the location of various buildings and infrastructure...

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IKMT Kargil Holds Massive Rally in Solidarity with Palestine on International Quds Day

Kargil, April 14: To express solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust in Kargil organized a massive rally at Kargil bazaar on International Quds Day.

Following the tradition set by Ayatollah Khomeini, the procession took place on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan after Friday prayers. The rally began at Jama Masjid Kargil and concluded at Hussaini Park, where the demonstrators chanted slogans against Israel, America, and other arrogan...

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DC Kargil chairs meeting to assess works to be taken up under District Mineral Foundation Trust

Kargil April 12, 2023: Deputy Commissioner and Chairperson District Mineral Foundation Trust, Santosh Sukhadeve today chaired a meeting to discuss the Pradhan Mantari Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojna (PMKKKY) schemes to be taken up for the year 2023-24 by utilizing the DMFT funds which is the 10 percent of revenue realized from the minor mineral extractions in the district.

Deputy Commissioner and the committee was briefed by the Member Secretary (DMFT) about the basic mandate of trust, its fo...

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Massive protest rally in Leh against rape, murder of minor girl

Leh, April 11 (ANI): Locals in Leh on Tuesday held a huge protest against the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl on March 29 and demanded the setting up of a fast-track court.

The protest was held by the Ladakh Buddhist Association, the Ladakh Gonpa Association and the residents of Ladakh at the historic polo ground Leh.

On March 29, a 12-year-old minor girl was allegedly raped by a man and left injured in Leh, Ladakh, police said.

Earlier in the day, the Ladakh Buddhist Associ...

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GoI approves creation of 45 posts for National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa Leh

Leh, April 12: Govt of India has approved the creation of 45 new posts for the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR), Leh Ladakh on various levels. The Union Cabinet, under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the establishment of the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa at Leh Ladakh on 20th November 2019. 

The creation of 45 new posts is a historic occasion for the Sowa-Rigpa system of medicine, particularly the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa. Out of the 45 sanctio...

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شب ضربت مولائے متقیان اورشب قدر کے مناسبت پر ضلع بھر میں روح پرور مجالس اور شب بیداری

وی ایل نیوزڈیسک// شب ضربت مولائے متقیان امیر المومنین علی ابن ابی طالب علیہ سلام اور شب قدر کے مناسبت سے ضلع بھر میں روح پرور مجالس اور شب بیداری کی گئی۔

اس مناسبت پر سب بڑا مجالس ضلع ہیڈ کوارٹر پر امام خمینی میموریل ٹرسٹ کے زیر اہتمام مرکزی جامع مسجد کرگل میں منعقد ہوا جہاں ہزاروں کی تعداد میں مومنین نے شرکت کی۔

اس موقع پر حجتہ الاسلام شیخ حمید ناصری نے شب قدر کی اہمیت اور اس سے درک کرکے اعلیٰ مقام تک پہنچنے کا فارمولہ پیش کرتے ہوئے شب ضربت مولائے متقیان امیر المومین علیہ سلام پر مفص...

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Various delegations from Zanskar meet LG Ladakh, request for better education facilities and exam centers

VoL Desk, April 10: The Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra received scheduled calls from two delegations from Zanskar, each with their own set of requests.

Firstly, the All Zanskar Student Association, Jammu delegation requested improvements in the overall education scenario in Zanskar sub-division, including the opening of a Kendriya Vidyalaya with residential facilities, and an IGNOU study center.

They also requested an exam center for DSSRB exams in Zanskar, citing issues rel...

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