If you’re ready for some adventurous road trips, the Kargil district in Ladakh offers a rich multi-faith history, breathtaking scenery, border views, and heritage sites. Situated equidistantly at 200 km from Leh, the Kashmir valley, and Gilgit-Baltistan, Kargil is the second district of the Union Territory of Ladakh. Its geographical proximity to the Kashmir valley provides a unique blend of lush green fields and snow-capped high mountains. If you’re looking to explore off-the-beaten-path de...
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Imam Khomeini’s Legacy Revered in Kargil: Grand Congregation Honors Revolutionary Leader’s 34th Demise Anniversary
Kargil, June 04: On the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the passing of Ayatollah Rouhullah Mousavi Khomeini, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil organized a significant gathering. The event was graced by the presence of Ayatollah Agha Mehdi Mahdavipur, the Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran, as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Shabbir Ali Warsi as the guest of honor.
To commence the day, thousands of students from Mutahhary Public Schools warmly welcomed the distinguished...
Agha Mehdi Mehdavipur Inspires and Inaugurates During Tour to Sankoo
Kargil, June 2: Agha Mehdi Mehdavipur continued his tour of Kargil on the second day, visiting the Sankoo Sub Division. During his visit, he toured schools, madrasas, religious sites, and inaugurated educational and religious facilities.
In the morning, Agha Mehdi Mehdavipur visited the Ladakh Yateem Trust at Lankerchay. He interacted with the orphans and delivered an inspiring speech, expressing his condolences and advising them not to feel fatherless. He emphasized that the first Shia I...
حج بین الاقوامی میقات اورعالمی وعدہ گاہ ہے ، رہبرانقلاب اسلامی
ایرانی/ایجنسیز/ رہبرانقلاب اسلامی آیت اللہ العظمی سید علی خامنہ ای نے بدھ کو ایران کی مرکزی حج کمیٹی کے عہدیداروں سے اپنے خطاب میں فریضہ حج کی اہمیت کے ادراک کو بہت ہی اہم قرار دیا اور فرمایا کہ حج ایک عالمی اور تمدنی عبادت ہے جس کا مقصد امت اسلامیہ کی ترقی اور کفر و ظلم و سامراج اور بشری و غیر بشری بتوں کے مقابلے میں امت اسلامیہ کے اتحاد کو مضبوط اور مسلمانوں کے دلوں کو ایک دوسرے سے قریب کرنا ہے۔
آپ نے فرمایا کہ حج ایک بین الاقوامی میقات اور عالمی وعدہ گاہ ہے۔
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Since Establishment of Women’s Cell in Kargil Unreported Issues Begin to Surface
“Body shaming, minor physical abuse, and financial constraints have sadly become normalized in many households in Kargil”, but as Incharge of the Women Cell at Police Station Kargil, Dechan Angmo revealed in a conversation with Voice of Ladakh correspondent, “The concerned civil societies for women receive cases only when they reach severe levels.” The revelation is shocking, considering that the Special Cell for Women in Kargil was established just a year ago and has already received around...
Understanding Cooking Oils: Smoke Points, Health Benefits, and Risks
Kargil, May 05: The smoke point of a cooking oil is the temperature at which the oil begins to break down and smoke. This is caused by the decomposition of the oil’s fatty acids into glycerol and free fatty acids, which can then further decompose into harmful compounds such as acrolein, free radicals and other toxic fumes.
The smoke point is affected by a variety of factors, including the type of oil, its purity, how it has been processed, and how long it has been stored.
Oils with a h...
Ladakh LG Instructs Heads of Departments to Allocate Dedicated Time for Public Grievance Hearings
VoL Desk, May 03: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has issued an instruction to the Heads of Departments to allocate one hour, three days a week, for hearing public grievances. The announcement was made through Circular No. 05-LA (GAD) of 2023, dated 01-05-2023, by the General Administration Department.
In order to enhance public outreach and ensure efficient service delivery, the Honorable Governor has mandated that all Heads of Departments be accessible to the public, as stated in the ...
Teachers’ Day Celebrated in Kargil District to Honor Ayatollah Shaheed Murtaza Mutahhary
Kargil, May 02: Kargil district, along with other parts of the Muslim world, observed the martyrdom anniversary of Ayatollah Shaheed Murtaza Mutahhary as Teachers’ Day. The occasion was marked with great enthusiasm and fervor at 15 Mutahhary Public Schools across the district, including MPS Bazar, MPS Baroo, MPS Kurbathang, and MPS Saliskote.
Distinguished guests such as Member Guardian Council, IKMT Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai, Chairman IKMT Sheikh Sadiq Rajai, Sheikh Hussain Lutfi, Sheikh H...
Higher Sec. Lecturers Mandated to Teach Four Classes Daily in Ladakh
VoL Desk, May 02: In a recent development, the Directorate of School Education in Ladakh has issued a circular making it mandatory for secondary school lecturers to conduct a minimum of four periods of routine classes each day.
The decision comes in response to an observed trend where lecturers in various Higher Secondary Schools of the School Education Department in Ladakh were often left with significant amounts of free time after delivering just a single lecture or period for the entir...
Australian High Commission announced Grant for a Special Programme in Kargil
Kargil, May 02: For the first time in the history of Ladakh the Australian High Commission in India has announced an Australian Government Grant for a Project in Kargil.
This was announced during a Special Meeting at Srinagar chaired by the Australian high commissioner to India, the Hon. Barry O’Farrell which was attended by Mr Jack Taylor Second Secretary Political, Mrs Madhavi Peters founder member The Tropicalist Trust in Kargil, Dr. Abdul Kareem Associates Professor TDU Bangalore, Sha...