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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JUIA Kargil Protests Against Brutal Shia Genocide in Parachinar

VoL Desk, Nov. 03: Members of Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil (JUIAK) organized a protest following Friday prayers to condemn the ongoing Shia genocide perpetrated by the Taliban in Parachinar, Pakistan. Hundreds of Shia Muslims participated in the demonstration, passionately voicing their grievances against the Pakistani state for its failure to halt the ethnic cleansing of Shia Muslims in Parachinar.

During the protest, Sajjad Kargili, a member of JUIAK, expressed deep concern about th...

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IKMT Kargil Leads Massive Protest Rally Against Israeli Bombardment in Gaza

VoL Desk, Oct. 13: In a powerful demonstration of solidarity with the people of Palestine, the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil organized a significant protest rally in Kargil on Friday, condemning the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza by Israeli forces.

The rally commenced from the iconic Imam Khomeini tower in the morning, with clerics leading the march through Kargil town, concluding at Lal Chowk Kargil.

During the rally, passionate demonstrators raised their voices against ...

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Kargil Observes Day of Ashura in Commemoration of Imam Hussain’s Martyrdom

VoL Desk, July 29: District Kargil, along with other parts of the world, solemnly observed the Day of Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam, Hussain ibn Ali, and his 71 companions in the historic Battle of Karbala.

Mourning processions were held across Kargil at district, sub-divisions, tehsil, and village levels. The largest gatherings took place at the district headquarters, Kargil, organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) and Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashr...

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Thousands Gather in Kargil to Honor Abbas ibn Ali, the Standard-Bearer of Imam Hussain

VoL Desk, July 28: Thousands of mourners in Kargil honored the memory of Abbas ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Standard bearer of the soldiers of Imam Hussain, on the ninth of the Islamic month of Moharram. Mourning processions were held at district, sub-division, tehsil, and village levels throughout Kargil on Friday.

The largest procession took place in Kargil town, organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) and Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil (JUIAK). Village-level processions co...

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Kargil Observes Shutdown Amid Concerns Over Police Response to Sexual Assault Case

VoL Desk, June 26: Following a recent case of sexual assault involving a local medicinal practitioner in Wakha, Kargil, the district witnessed a complete shutdown on Sunday, highlighting concerns over the alleged lack of a clear response from the police. The Jamiat Ulma Isna Ashary Kargil (JUIAK) called for the shutdown, citing the absence of a press conference by the Ladakh police on the matter.

Sajjad Kargili, the JUIAK representative, expressed their primary objective of the shutdown, ...

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Breaking – Religious Organizations of Kargil Reach Agreement in Delhi Talks

Kargil, June 18: Agha Mehdi Mehdavipur, the representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India, has successfully facilitated the resolution of several disputed issues among prominent religious organizations in Kargil, according to reliable sources.

During a two-day deliberation on June 14 and 15, Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil and Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) engaged in dialogue mediated by Agha Mehdivipur himself. The parties reached a mutual agreement on two key disputed iss...

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Agha Mehdavipur Extends Invitation to IKMT and JUIAK for Talks in New Delhi to Address Conflicts

VoL Desk, June 9: Ayatollah Agha Mehdi Mehdavipur, the representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India, has reached out to prominent religious organizations in Kargil, extending an invitation for talks in New Delhi, according to sources.

After his recent five-day visit to the Kargil district, Agha Mehdavipur has delivered letters to the Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil (JUIAK) and Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust Kargil (IKMT), seeking dialogue to address the longstanding conflicts betw...

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JUIAK elects Executive Body for its Literary Wing Shoba E Adab

VoL Desk, May 09: Taqi Khan Nayab, a literary scholar and poet, has been elected as the General Secretary of Shoba E Adab, Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil (JUIAK), Ladakh during the Annual Meeting held at Meeting Hall Isna Asharia Complex Kargil.

The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Nazir Mehdi Mohammadi, the President of JUIAK Ladakh, and members discussed the achievements and future plans of Shoba E Adab.

The newly elected team includes Padma Shri Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat as Joint Sec...

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