CEC Kargil chairs meeting regarding issue of official language of Ladakh

Kargil, Dec 30, 2024: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today held a meeting regarding the issue of the official language of Ladakh.

Councillor, Sajjad Hussain, Abdul Samad, Advocate Khadim Hussain, Aga Syed-ain-ul Huda, Padma Shri Awardee Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat, besides eminent scholars, writers, literary personalities representing various languages of Kargil including Shina, Purgi, Balti and Brokskat were present in the meeting.

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LAHDC & IAF Delivers Essential Supplies to Dipling and Jingchen

Vol Desk : LAHDC with the help of the Indian Air Force Station Leh, successfully airlifted essential supplies to the remote villages of Dipling and Jingchen, which are cut off during the winter months. The supplies were delivered just ahead of the Losar and New Year celebrations, ensuring that the villagers had access to food, essentials, and fresh stock during this festive period.

Due to recent snowfall, the villages of Dipling and Jingchen had been completely cut off from the re...

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LAHDC Leh Bid Farewell to Outgoing Commissioner/Secretary Padma Angmo

Vol Desk, 30 Dec 2024 : LAHDC Leh, bid a heartfelt farewell to outgoing Commissioner/Secretary, Padma Angmo, expressing gratitude for her exemplary leadership and significant contributions during her tenure.

Hon’ble Executive Councillors, Ghulam Mehdi and Stanzin Chosphel, along with ADC Leh Ghulam Mohd, Chief Controller of Finance Dr. Zulfikar Ali, were present at the farewell ceremony.

Although the Hon’ble Chairman Tashi Gyalson was unable to attend the ceremony, he expressed his he...

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A real conversation about things nobody tells you about college life

By: Tsering Gaphel and Padma Angmo

Dear readers,

If you are reading this, chances are the topic sparked your curiosity, and you are wondering what it is all about. Don’t worry—you are not alone. We would have also chosen to read this article if we were still in college. We were just as lost and confused as you are now when we first joined our colleges. But here is the secret we learned through our own experience with college life: nobody knows what they are doing.

Sure, some student...

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LAHDC Kargil bids farewell to retiring Chief Engineer Maqbool Hussain, Chief Horticulture Officer Mohd Zaffar

Kargil, Dec 30, 2024: Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil, hosted a Hi-Tea Party to bid an affectionate farewell to retiring Chief Engineer, PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) Ladakh, Maqbool Hussain and Chief Horticulture Officer, Kargil, Mohd Zaffar at Conference Hall Council Secretariat.

The event was graced by Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Executive Councillors: Kacho Mohd Feroz (I&FC); Aga Syed Mujtaba (Agriculture), and Zakir Hussain (Hortic...

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15-day training on basic ice hockey, basic skit, physical skits concludes in Zanskar

Kargil, Dec 30, 2024: The 15-day training on basic ice hockey, basic skit, physical skits organized by Zanskar Winter Sport Foundation (ZWSF) in collaboration with Royal Enfield and LNP Leh, concluded today in Zanskar.

The concluding function was graced by the presence of Er. Punchok Tashi, Executive Councilor for RDD, Forest, and Information, LAHDC, Kargil, as the chief guest.

Students from various categories showcased the skills they learned during the 15-day training program. An exh...

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Delegation from Buddhist Society of India Leh Chapter calls on LG Ladakh

Leh, Dec 30, 2024: A delegation comprising members of The Buddhist Society of India, Leh Chapter, led by its President, Sonam Stobdan, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat. Commissioner/Secretary, Dr Vasanthakumar N, IAS, was also present in the meeting.

President, The Buddhist Society of India, Leh Chapter, Sonam Stobdan informed the HLG that the Leh Chater of the Society was formed almost three yea...

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Ladakh Ethnic Groups Unite to Demand Multi-Language Official Status


Kargil, December 29, 2024 – A crucial meeting was convened by the Ladakh Academy of Arts, Culture & Languages, Kargil, on December 26, 2024. The meeting brought together distinguished scholars, poets, and language experts representing various languages spoken in the region. The attendees deliberated extensively on the linguistic and cultural concerns of the Union Territory of Ladakh, resulting in the adoption of a series of resolutions to protect and promote the region’s linguistic diversity...

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Ladakh Organizations Demand Recognition of Local Languages as Official

Kargil, December 27, 2024: Prominent Ladakhi organizations, including the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia and Anjuman-e-Sahib Zaman Karil, have come together to appeal for a more inclusive language policy under the Official Language Regulation 2024. These organizations have voiced concerns over the inclusion of “Bhoti” as one of the official languages of the Union Territory, arguing that it fails to represent the linguistic diversity of Ladakh. Instead, they have u...

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AKSAD Concludes “FATIMA IS FATIMA” Program

By Mussa Tumaily

Vol Desk ,28 December 2024: The Female Wing of the AlKargil (Ladakh) Students’ Association Delhi (AKSAD) successfully concluded the “FATIMA IS FATIMA” program at the Ghalib Institute, New Delhi, in honor of the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima Zahra (sa), the revered daughter of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a welcoming address from the Joint Secretary, officially marking the start of the program.

Esteem...

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