VoL Desk, May 05: The Kargil branch of the Ladakh Buddhist Association celebrated the 2567th Buddha Purnima at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall in Kargil today. The event was marked by a spirit of religious harmony and enthusiasm.
Geshe Tsewang Dorjay, a renowned religious scholar from Ladakh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Chhering Dorjay Lakrok, the Senior Vice President of LBA, was the Guest of Honour.
The President of LBA Kargil, on behalf of the Buddhist population of K...
Kargil, May 04: Member, National Commission for Minorities, Govt. of India, Rinchen Lhamo on Wednesday visited Sub Division Sankoo to discuss the implementation of the Prime Minister’s new 15-point program, Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and issues faced by the minority communities.
During the occasion, Ashraf Ali, Member of Moulana Azad Education Foundation, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Councilor of the Constituency, SDM Sankoo, Chairman Anjuman e Sahib e Zaman, Chairman Maktab e Ima...
Leh, May 03: In an ongoing endeavour to create an ecosystem of skilled women to become successful entrepreneurs, and enterprising Self-Help Groups, an awareness cum product demonstration training programme has been organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Ladakh with experts from CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai at the Department of Handicrafts, from 2nd to 4th May in Leh and on 5th and 6th May in Kargil.
Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department,Ladakh ...
Leh, May 03: Ladakh Cultural Forum celebrated its 47th Foundation Day in the presence of chief guest Member of Parliament, UT Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and guest of honour Executive Councillor, Culture, LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel at Lotsava Auditorium, Ladakh Academy of Arts Culture and Languages (LAACL) Leh today.
Commending the role of the Ladakh Cultural Forum, MP Ladakh JTN added that the Bhoti script and language are the foundation and bedrock of the rich culture and tradition...
VoL Desk, May 03: As per the recommendations of a committee consisting of three members chaired by the Director of Sowa Rigpa in Leh, the Juniper polypros (Ladakhi-Shuk-Pa) and Meconopsis aculeata (Himalayan blue poppy/ Ladakhi Tser-sNon) are being considered for the designation of State Tree and State Flower of Ladakh respectively.
The Forest, Ecology & Environment Department, Ladakh through Notice E.F.No. A/243/2023/25-31, has issued an invitation for public suggestions regarding the co...
Kargil, May 02: The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) in Hanle, Ladakh, has photographed a spectacular display of aurora lights. The aurora borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, are a natural phenomenon that can be observed at higher altitudes in places like Iceland and Norway.
The recent capture of auroras in India, on the other hand, was caused by a severe geomagnetic storm that hit Earth on 21 April. This event caused fascinating auroras in many parts of the planet, incl...
Kargil, May 02, 2023: National Commission for Minorities, Govt. of India, member, Rinchen Lhamo today visited Drass to discuss the implementation of the Prime Minister’s new 15 point program, Centrally Sponsored Schemes and issues faced by the minority communities of Drass.
The visit was also aimed to formulate the overall policy, coordination, evaluation and review of the regulatory framework and development programs for the benefit of the minority communities.
Ashraf Ali, Member of M...
Kargil, May 02, 2023: District Mission Management Unit, Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission today kick-started Social Mobilization Campaign under the theme of “Sangathan Se Samriddhi” at Badgam Village of Kargil District under the supervision of Project Officer Wage (ACD), Ghulam Mohammad.
It is aimed reach out to uncovered households and PMAY beneficiaries of Kargil Block into Self Help Group (SHG) as well as to do 100 percent saturation by Sept. 2023-24. Notably, the campaign was inaugurate...
Kargil, May 02: For the first time in the history of Ladakh the Australian High Commission in India has announced an Australian Government Grant for a Project in Kargil.
This was announced during a Special Meeting at Srinagar chaired by the Australian high commissioner to India, the Hon. Barry O’Farrell which was attended by Mr Jack Taylor Second Secretary Political, Mrs Madhavi Peters founder member The Tropicalist Trust in Kargil, Dr. Abdul Kareem Associates Professor TDU Bangalore, Sha...
Kargil, April 29: The Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) in Kargil organized a protest to mourn the demolition of the Graves of Ahlulbayt in Jannatul Baqi by the Al-Saud dynasty. During the gathering, Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai, a member of the Guardian Council IKMT, delivered a speech about the historical background of the event. Presenting here is some excerpts from the speech.
In the name of Allah the most beneficent the most merciful.
On 08 Shawal 1344 Hijri, in the land of Hijaz, wh...
