SECMOL School building in Leh, Ladakh, represents the entire Himalayan Region in a recently published book, “NEW INDIAN ARCHITECTURE: 1947-2020.” This elaborate treatise is a prestigious Indian architecture publication in the post-Independence era which features more than one hundred architectural marvels. These are spread over a vast area of the subcontinent from Leh in the north to Madurai in the south (3600km), and Kolkata in the east to Gandhinagar in the west (2000km). Conceived and bui...
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اسلام اور انسانیت کی بقاء ہے کربلا
در نوائے زندگی سوز از حسینؑ
اہلِ حق حریت آموز از حسینؑ
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انسانی تاریخ میںان گنت تحریکوں نے جنم لیا بہت سے انقلابات رونما ہوئے۔ لیکن کسی ایک تحریک اور انقلاب کو عاشورہ جتنی دائمی اور لافانی حیثیت حاصل نہیں ہوئی۔تاریخ کا یہ پہلا انقلاب ہے جس میں تلوار پر خون فاتح ہوا،اور لاکھوں یزیدی افواج کے مقابلے میں حزب اللہِ کربلا کے 72جوانوں نےایسا عظیم کارنامہ انجام دیا جس کی تاریخ نہ ابتدائے آفرینش سے ملی نہ فنائے دنیا تک مل سکتی ہے۔ چودہ سوسال گزر جانے کے باوجود بھی کربلائی انقلاب ایساتروتازہ ...
From Housewife to Entrepreneur: The Inspiring Journey of “Lakhpati Didi” in Kargil
Fatima Banoo, a resident of the border village of Latoo in Kargil district, has earned herself the title of “Lakhpati Didi”; thanks to her successful venture which is a Self-Help Group. Despite having no formal education, Fatima has not only become a successful entrepreneur but also emerged as an inspiration for women in the Kargil district. Her story represents a shining example of women’s entrepreneurship in Kargil, where the Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission (LRLM) is making significant cha...
200-Year-Old Gyab-Thago Mud Heritage Home, Ladakh Revisited
“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...
Lookmik: The Alpine Medicinal Plant of Kargil with Therapeutic Potential
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...
Is Artificial Intelligence making us less human?
“If future generations are to remember us more with gratitude than sorrow, we must achieve
more than just the miracles of technology. We must also leave them a glimpse of the world as it
was created, not just as it looked when we got through with it.” – Jacques Ellul
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world around us. In just a few years, AI has
gone from being a science fiction concept to a reality that is impacting our lives in every
way. From self-driving cars to medical ...
Preserving Communal Harmony in Ladakh: A Call for Sensible Responses to Crimes
On June 18, 2023, Ladakh was shaken by a distressing incident involving a retired Chokidar turned Onpo, Tsering Wangdus, who allegedly assaulted a 21-year-old woman seeking treatment. While such incidents are rare in Ladakh, it is essential for the public to approach these cases with caution and avoid exacerbating any potential social imbalances. The gravity of rape and sexual harassment as criminal acts is undeniable, and it is crucial to address them solely as crimes. It is worth noting th...
Kargil Observes Shutdown Amid Concerns Over Police Response to Sexual Assault Case
VoL Desk, June 26: Following a recent case of sexual assault involving a local medicinal practitioner in Wakha, Kargil, the district witnessed a complete shutdown on Sunday, highlighting concerns over the alleged lack of a clear response from the police. The Jamiat Ulma Isna Ashary Kargil (JUIAK) called for the shutdown, citing the absence of a press conference by the Ladakh police on the matter.
Sajjad Kargili, the JUIAK representative, expressed their primary objective of the shutdown, ...
Kargil Police Arrests Retired Chokidar for Sexual Harassment in Wakha
VoL Desk, June 19, 2023: In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, a retired Chokidar from the Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, identified as Tsering Wangdus, has been arrested on charges of rape and molestation. The arrest was made by the Wakha Police Station in Kargil, following swift action taken by the authorities.
According to the Station House Officer of Wakha Police Station, Stanzin Paljore the heinous incident occurred on Sunday whe...
Breaking – Religious Organizations of Kargil Reach Agreement in Delhi Talks
Kargil, June 18: Agha Mehdi Mehdavipur, the representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India, has successfully facilitated the resolution of several disputed issues among prominent religious organizations in Kargil, according to reliable sources.
During a two-day deliberation on June 14 and 15, Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil and Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) engaged in dialogue mediated by Agha Mehdivipur himself. The parties reached a mutual agreement on two key disputed iss...