News Topic:Kargil

Srinagar-Leh highway reopens after snow closure

The crucial Srinagar-Leh National Highway, vital for connecting Kashmir Valley to Ladakh, has reopened following its closure due to heavy snowfall on January 28.

Series of earthquakes shake J-K and Ladakh

The region of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir experienced a flurry of seismic activity on Monday afternoon, with a succession of earthquakes hitting various areas.

Tragic accident claims five lives as vehicle plunges into gorge on Zojila Pass

Five local residents of Kargil area were killed after a Xylo vehicle, in which they were travelling, rolled down into a deep gorge on Zojila Pass in Ganderbal.

Five feared dead as vehicle plunges into gorge along Zoji La Pass

At least five persons are feared to have lost their lives after a vehicle they were travelling in plunged into a gorge along Zoji La Pass in Ganderbal district.

RaGa’s public rally in Kargil to ignite Congress-NC alliance for LAHDC elections

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is on tour to Ladakh Union Territory, is scheduled to address a public rally in Kargil on Friday.

Ladakh admin proposes to notify 5.69 lakh kanals for field firing range in Kargil

The administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has proposed to notify 5.69 lakh kanals of land in Drass area of Kargil district as a field firing range.

Protest erupts in Drass against mosque conflagration

A massive protest erupted in Drass Sub-Division of Kargil on Thursday against the absence of any fire station.

Have dealt effectively with internal, external enemies of India: PM Modi

Narendra Modi said India as a growing nation has been able to deal effectively with internal and external enemies and time is not far when it will be an “enemy-free nation.”

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Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds

A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.

Congress MLA G A Mir backs protesting interns at GMC Anantnag

Congress MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir met protesting interns at GMC Anantnag as MBBS and BDS interns across J&K seek a ₹30,000 monthly stipend.

Two-wheeler deaths renew road-safety concerns in Kashmir

Two-wheeler deaths and injuries remain a road-safety concern in Kashmir, with NCRB data and a SKIMS study highlighting risks faced by riders.

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.

Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.