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 Language Conflict: Imam Juma JUIA, IKMT Kargil raises concern over “Bhoti”

Kargil, December 20, 2024 – In their respective Friday sermons, Hajjat-ul-Islam Sheikh Hamid Nasiri and Hajjat-ul-Islam Sheikh Ibrahim Khalili addressed pressing social and administrative issues during gatherings organized by prominent religious organizations in Kargil.

Speaking at Musallah ya Imam Manji Gund under the management of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Sheikh Hamid Nasiri expressed strong objections to the use of the word “Bhoti” for the language spoken in Ladakh that is also be...

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Bhoti Language Promotion Initiative Submitted to CEC Leh

Leh, December 19: Gyen Sonam Paljor from Bhoti High School, Chushul, called on The Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, in the presence of Nominated Counsellor Ven Konchok Tsepel.

During the meeting, he briefed about various activities for the promotion of the Bhoti language. The initiative includes the introduction of a Bhoti language newsletter to raise awareness and preserve the cultural heritage of Ladakh.

CEC Adv. Tashi Gyalson appreciated and supported the Bhoti n...

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LBA, LGA Condemn PIL Challenging “Bhoti” as Threat to Cultural Heritage

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...

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“Bhoti” Language Day celebrated at EJM College Leh

Kargil, April 01: The Department of Philosophy Club in collaboration with the Student Council of EJM college celebrated Bhoti Language Day today at the multipurpose hall. The program was presided over by the Principal of EJM College, Professor Samina Iqbal and Director of the Colleges Dr. Tashi Dawa.

The event commenced with a welcome speech by Mr Padma Wangyal, president of the students of EJM College. Dr. Tashi Dorjey Assistant professor of Philosophy addressed the audience on the impo...

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Bhoti Language Plays Vital Role in Enriching the Cultural Fabric of Ladakh: LG Ladakh

Kargil, Dec 01: In an effort to safeguard and promote one of the most crucial elements of Ladakh’s identity-Bhoti language a daylong seminar conducted by the Department of Education, LAHDC Leh, in which LG Ladakh presided as chief guest.

LG stressed the collective responsibility to preserve and promote Ladakh’s cultural identity. LG pledge his full support in accomplishing this shared objective and added that Bhoti Language plays a vital role in enriching the cultural fabric of Ladakh.

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