“So much of our future lies in preserving the past.” – Peter Westbrook.
It is assumed that concrete buildings have a life of 100 years, but strangely mud and timber houses can last for more than 200 years. It has been proved right by the Gyab-Thago Heritage Home, Ladakh, which has lived for more than 200 years. This mud-and-timber house is in Stok village, about 17 km southeast of Leh town in Ladakh, India. The Stok village is situated in the Indus Valley and has an altitude of 3497 m (11...
VoL Desk, July 14: Drass Town and its neighboring areas in Kargil District of Ladakh witnessed a complete shutdown on Thursday as the residents voiced their demand for district status.
A committee, representing various political, social, religious, transportation, and business organizations, called for the bandh in solidarity with the ongoing plea for district status.
As a result, all commercial establishments remained closed, and transportation services were suspended throughout the...
Leh, July 13: In a historic moment, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), GoI, grants permission to foreign tourists to visit and stay at Hanle, Changthang, specifically for the upcoming Ladakh Nomadic Festival 2023, scheduled to be held from July 15-16 at Hanle in Changthang region.
Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson expressed heartfelt gratitude to Union Home Minister, Hon’ble Amit Shah led Ministry of Home Affairs and Lt Governor, Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) B D Mishra (Retd), for all...
Kargil, July 13: Additional Director, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Consumers Affairs Kargil, Khanzada Mohd Usman today inaugurated onsite training and orientation for wheat fortification for millers at SVRF Mill Kargil.
Food Safety Officer Kargil, Nayeem Ahmad was also present on the occasion. Both the officers inspected the mill and the premix blend feeder.
As anemia is a significant public health concern in Ladakh, particularly among women and children, the FCS&CA, Health...
Kargil, July 13: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil on Wednesday organized a farewell in honor of Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve, after completing successful more than two-year tenure in Kargil district of Union Territory of Ladakh.
The farewell party was held at TFC Biamathang, Kargil and witnessed the presence of esteemed dignitaries including Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan, EC Social Welfare, Agha Syed Mehdi Fazilly, EC Works ...
VoL Desk, July 11: The Administrative Secretary, Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh, has issued a circular aimed at improving communication efficiency within the Secretariat of the UT Administration. The circular, referenced as Circular No. 15-LA (GAD) of 2023 dated 11-11-2020, addresses the implementation of eOffice and the need for a centralized system for handling incoming and outgoing correspondence.
As per the guidelines outlined in the circular, the existing Receipt/Dispat...
Kargil, July 12, 2023: Eco-Club, Government Model Degree College (GMDC), Zanskar today organized a beautification initiative as part of campus beautification.
The event was aimed to foster the college’s beautification and to inculcate roles and responsibilities in the planning and conduct of campus beautification among students.
Students as well as faculty members of the college participated with full zeal and enthusiasm. During the event, unwanted writings and materials from walls wer...
Leh, July 11: National Book Trust, India is set to organise the first-of-its-kind Ladakh Book Festival from 12-16 July 2023 at the New Multipurpose Indoor Stadium (NDS Memorial Sports Ground), opposite LAHDC, Secretariat, Leh.
The Book Fiar is organized in association with Administration of UT of Ladakh, this festival aims to provide a platform for bringing the Ladakhi Literature, Arts and Culture to the forefront of discourse at the National and International platforms through its digita...
VoL Desk, July 10: In a remarkable achievement, the District Police Leh, under the leadership of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), has achieved significant progress in the ongoing fight against drug peddling. In two separate operations, the police apprehended two notorious drug peddlers and seized a substantial amount of contraband substances.
The ADGP of Ladakh, a seasoned law enforcement professional, took to Twitter to announce the commendable accomplishment by the District...
During a recent picnic excursion to Sapi village in Kargil, I had the delightful opportunity to capture photographs of a captivating plant adorned with fuzzy and stout “petals” that strikingly resembled a lion’s paw. Intrigued by its unique appearance, I was eager to learn more about this remarkable plant. It was during this journey that Haji Hussain Pashkumpa, a knowledgeable companion shared with me that this plant holds the esteemed status of being the national symbol of Austria. This rev...
