Car falls into gorge at Zojila Pass, miraculous escape for Jammu passengers

GN Raina

Ganderbal, Apr 19, KNT: Five locals from Jammu had a miraculous escape after the car they were traveling in glided on Zojila pass and fell down the 50-feet-deep gorge. The incident occurred on Friday morning at Zojila Pass in Sonamarg falling in the Ganderbal district.

Divulging information about the incident, an official told the news agency Kashmir News Trust a Swift Desire car (JK02BG-2903) was on its way to Srinagar from Kargil when it went out of control of the driver nea...

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IAF successfully evacuates two civilian patients from Kargil to Srinagar

VoL Desk, April 17: The Indian Air Force accomplished a successful evacuation mission by airlifting two civilian patients from Kargil to Srinagar, as posted by the IAF on X.

This operation, conducted on Wednesday morning, utilized an IAF An-32 transport aircraft to swiftly transport the patients requiring urgent medical help.

The individuals reached out to the local civil administration, which coordinated with the IAF to facilitate their timely evacuation.

Srinagar-Leh national highway re-opens today

Vol Desk, April 18: The Srinagar-Kargil national highway has been reopened for traffic on Thursday following a four-day closure due to avalanches and landslides at Zojila Pass.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, taxi and auto drivers staged a protest against the administration for the extended closure of the highway since the previous Sunday.

Procession held in Kargil on demolition anniversary of Jannat al Baqi

VoL Desk, April 17: Jamiat ul Ulama Isna Ashriya Kargil (JUIAK) on the occasion of the demolition of the Jannat al Baqi organized a procession here in Kargil city. The procession begins after the noon prayer which embarked from the Isna Ashriya Chowk and passing through the Main Bazar concluded at Inqilab Manzil.

Similarly, at Jamia Masjid, Kargil the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) also organized a programme during which Executive Chairman IKMT delivered speech. In his speech, the Ex...

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Taxi drivers protest at Sonamarg due the closer of NH01

VoL Desk, April 17: Due the closer of the Srinagar – Leh National Highway (NH01) for the consecutive fourth day, Taxi drivers protest against the DC Ganderbal and Administration.

During the protest they requested the Administration for the early opening of the road.

The protest comes in light of closure of the highway since the last Sunday due to the rainfall and snowfall in the region which resulted in the closer of Zojila pass. The recent snowfall caused continues avalanches and land...

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DLSA Kargil organizes awareness program on Motor Vehicle Act and Rules at Petrol Pump

Kargil, April 15: As per the plan of action and calendar of activities, the District Legal Services Authority Kargil organized an awareness programme on “Motor Vehicle Act and Rules at Petrol Pump, Kargil.

The program was attended by Truck Union President, Taxi Union President, DLSA staff members and PLVs.

Advocate Nissar Hussain Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel who was the resource person thoroughly highlighted the importance of the Motor Vehicle Act and Rules. He also said that th...

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ALSWAJ President raises leakage issues at Boys Hostel, demands inquiry

VoL Desk, April 16: The President, All Ladakh Students’ Welfare Association Jammu, Mohammad Hassnain on X platform has raised concerns regarding leakage at Kargil Boy’s Hostel in Jammu.


He said that despite several requests to the concerned authorities since the last five years only repair works are done however, the problem has not solved yet. While highlighting the concerns of the leakage, he said that such issues are creating nightmare among students living in the hostel.


Demanding ...

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SVEEP awareness program held at GDC Drass

Kargil, April 15: The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program was held at Govt. Degree College Drass which witnessed an overwhelming response from participants. It was aimed to foster voter awareness and active participation in democratic process.

Led by the District Nodal Officer SVEEP in collaboration with the SVEEP committee, the program brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, each contributing to the collective goal of enhancing electoral lit...

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Kargil Forest Division organizes insect management drive in Skambu village

Kargil, April 15: Kargil Forest Division in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kargil today organized a low defoliating insect management drive to deal with Gypsy moths infecting the willow trees in Skambu Village of Shargole Constituency.

During the programme, Chief Scientist KVK, Dr Mehdi Akhoon gave a live demonstration to the farmers to tackle with the moth.

He informed the farmers about its different biological aspects and stages in which it attacks the leaves of willow trees...

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Principal GDC Drass flags off volleyball teams for UoL tournament

Kargil, April 14, 2024: Principal, Government Degree College Drass flagged off the college’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams set to compete in University of Ladakh’s Inter-College Volleyball Tournament.

The team is led by Mohd Yassin (CDPE) of the college. The tournament will be held at EJM College Leh from 15-16 of April 2025.

The principal expressed his confidence in the team’s abilities, urging them to give their best and showcase their talent. He highlighted the importance of sp...

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