News Desk, Dec. 18: Purig Cultural and Literary Society (PCLS) Kargil, Ladakh demanded to recognize and use the word “Ladakhi” only for the language spoken across Ladakh and not by any other name which could limit its scope of being a language having wider acceptability.
The PCLS members made the statement during a press conference today in Kargil which was joined by Taqi Khan Nayab (poet), Sajjad Ali Shujaat (poet), Abass Yawar (theatre artist), Haji Mohd Ali Butto (poet), and Ahmad Ali ...
Kargil, Dec 18, 2024: As part of a series of events, the two-day skill development workshop for journalists organized by Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Kargil concluded today and was attended by journalists and media team of the department.
Day two of the workshop was graced by Executive Councillor Information, LAHDC, Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi and Joint Director, Information, Ladakh, Imteeaz Kacho with their presence.
DIPR Kargil had invited Meeqat Hashmi, Strateg...
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 16, 2024: CEC Adv.Tashi Gyalson inaugurated the Vertical Automated Ice Reservoirs project Leh on 16th December at Warila Sakti, in the presence of former CEC Gyal P. Wangyal and Executive Councillor Stanzin Chosphel. The project was launched under the collaboration between the Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh and the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh.
Thinles Dawa, Joint Director; Murtaza Ali, Executive Engineer, Irrigation and Control Divisi...
Leh,16th November 2024: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Adv. Tashi Gyalson, today handed over a vehicle to SNM Hospital, Leh, aimed at supporting doctor’s emergency services.
The vehicle will be used for the pick-up and drop-off of doctor’s during late hours, addressing emergency medical services. This move is expected to enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery, especially in urgent cases that require immediate attention.
This vehicle, which has been a long-pending demand from the doctor’s, ...
Leh, December 16: Hon’ble Chairman, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, met with two delegations from the Wanla community to discuss key regional issues.
A delegation led by Secretary Bagdar Skyab Tsogpas presented a detailed project report (DPR) for a residential hostel.The CEC assured support for the project, which aims to provide improve monks accommodations and facilities.
The other delegation, headed by Deachen Yangdol of the Village Education Committee, Goba’s and other members raised concerns a...
Kargil, Dec 16, 2024: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today attended the closing ceremony of the 45-day Crochet Crafts Training held at Rego Café TFC, Kargil organized by Handicraft Department Kargil. Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Wani, Joint Director Finance, Iftikhar Hussain, Joint Director Planning, Abdul Hadi, Assistant Director, Handicrafts, Kargil Rehmatullah Bhat, District Superintendent Handloom, Arifa Iqbal Lone,...
Kargil, Dec 16, 2024: District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) Kargil today organized a UT level role play and folk dance competition at Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The event witnessed the participation of 12 schools from across UT Ladakh.
The program was organized by the School Education Department, UT Ladakh, under the National Population Education Cell (NCERT). It aimed to provide a platform for students to showcase their talents, with participants having excelled at block and ...
Kargil, Dec 16, 2024: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today met with the delegation of Tickat, Lastak Seilshpore villages of Barsoo block and discussed issues of telecommunication and other issues of the area.
While addressing the delegation, the CEC Kargil assured them that he is fully aware of the area’s longstanding and significant pending demand. He informed the delegation that he has consistently raised the issue with the concerned dep...
VoL Desk, December 15: Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA) and Ladakh Cultural Foundation (LCF) in a press conference expressed strong disapproval of the PIL filed in the Jammu and Kashmir high court which challenges the use of “Bhoti” for the Ladakhi language.
The organizations emphasized that “Bhoti” is a crucial part of Ladakhi identity, deeply tied to the region’s Tibetan Buddhist heritage. They argued that this legal challenge was an attack on Ladakhi cu...
