The language dilemma once again sparked a heated discourse among different factions in Ladakh. A proposal was put forward suggesting that English, Hindi, Urdu, and Bhoti be made the official languages of Ladakh. Meanwhile, various linguistic groups in the region engaged in intense debates, presenting different suggestions for the official language.
A faction in Leh has proposed making “Bhoti” the official language of Ladakh, arguing that it is spoken by the majority of the region’s popula...
The education for the poor section will become so expensive in Ladakh that many will succumb to the system, and the number of left-out students may increase. Neither am I a conspiracy theorist, nor am I a soothsayer. But empirical evidence about the government in Ladakh is not a good sign for society. UDISE data 2023-24 reports that Ladakh has identified 35 zero-enrollment schools, 21 schools with teachers that have zero enrollments, and 83 schools with single teachers. Consolidating all the...
Dilip Sinha, a former Indian diplomat, wrote Imperial Games in Tibet: The Struggle for Statehood and Sovereignty. This outstanding scholarly study, which is founded on a great deal of archival research, provides a concise overview of how Tibet, a country that was conquered by a powerful neighbour and abandoned by the international community, became involved in the imperial intrigues that were taking place in the high Himalayas. Even India, Tibet’s long-time ally, failed the Tibetans when the...
The upcoming inauguration of the Z-Morh Tunnel on January 13 marks a monumental achievement in the region’s infrastructure development, poised to transform the accessibility and economic landscape of Sonamarg. The tunnel, a strategic infrastructure project, will provide year-round connectivity to the scenic tourist destination, which has long been hindered by the seasonal challenges of road access due to heavy snowfall and harsh weather conditions.
Sonamarg, often referred to as the “...
The Middle East looks engulfed in a never-ending war fury. The two main factors responsible are its geostrategic location and diversified sectarian plurality. Though it appears that the region is going to lose its relevance in geopolitics on account of phasing out of fossil fuels and attention of world powers shifting towards Indo-Pacific region but it’s power of connecting and regulating East and West is going to wade unlikely. The region will continue to be chaotic until the emergence of g...
By: Tsering Gaphel and Padma Angmo
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...
Kargil , 17,Dec,2024: Ladakh mourns the loss of one of its most prominent leaders, Ghulam Hassan Khan, a former Member of Parliament and a stalwart of the region’s political and social development. Khan’s passing marks the end of an era of dedicated service and visionary leadership that shaped Ladakh’s modern history.
Born in the serene village of Silmoo, Kargil, Khan’s life was a testament to his unwavering commitment to the welfare and progress of Ladakh. Over the decades, he champi...
Leh, December 11, 2024: The Khelo India Winter Games dates have been announced. The Union Territory of Ladakh will host ice sports including Ice Hockey & Ice-Skating events from January 23 to 27, 2025.This will be the second year that UT Ladakh will host a portion of the Khelo India Winter Games. Before the 2024 edition, J&K used to host all the events. However, UT Ladakh successfully hosted ice events like skating and hockey in February 2024 KIWG.The Khelo India Winter Games started in 2020...
The author, Sreeram Chaulia, begins the book with an introduction that details the 2023 G20 conference in India and the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi proclamation. Someone reading a few pages from the book’s initial section would find that Narendra Modi’s accomplishments are somewhat overemphasised. In light of the recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the author claims that the United States and its European allies intended the G20 joint communique as a tool for exerting coordin...
By Mussa Tumaily
VOL Desk , Dec 07, 2024: Students from Government High School Bodhkharbo, Kargil, have made Ladakh proud with their outstanding performance at the National Zonal Level School Pipe Band Competition held in Lucknow today. Representing Ladakh, the students captivated the audience, jury, and dignitaries with their remarkable pipe band performance, showcasing their dedication, hard work, and exceptional talent.The Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh personally praised the ...
