VoL Desk, September 16, 2024: A musical and cultural event titled “Kargil Night,” organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism, UT Ladakh, was abruptly halted following objections raised by Sheikh Nazir Mehdi Mohammadi, President of Jamiat ul Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil. The event, which had CEC Kargil Dr. Mohd Jaffar Akhone as the Chief Guest, was scheduled to showcase cultural performances, including traditional dances and songs by prominent Ladakhi artists.
In an audio message circ...
Zanskar, Sept 13, 2024: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) along with First Lady, Smt Neelam Mishra, inaugurated the two-day 9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2024 at Sani in Zanskar sub-division.
Speaking at the event, the HLG commended the people of Zanskar and organisers for conducting the 9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival on a grand scale with the participation of a large number of people and artists from across Ladakh. He congratulated the people of Zanskar...
The affiliation with media profession since last many years provided me the opportunity to hold the veins and gauge public sentiments on different issues. And I believe that the current young generation is much enthusiastic about reviving and preserving the local language. Sensing this curiosity among youth the Purig Cultural and Literary Society has been quenching the thrust of the Purgi speaking community. I was also wondering, how the society would contribute in reviving the culture and p...
VoL Desk, March 28: Among the applause and appreciation that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) received on connecting the strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh on Monday (March 25), locals in Ladakh are concerned about the plausible change in landscape and cultural heritage of the area that predominantly inhabits tribal population.
This 298-km road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil – Leh Highway.
However, Cultural Activist and Independent Researcher ...
Leh, Oct.16, 2023: The second edition of the five-day Nubra Sports and Adventure Festival concluded on October 15 at Skuru Nubra.
Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgail was the chief guest, while Deputy Chairman, LAHDC, Leh, Tsering Angchok, and Secretary, Youth Services & Sports UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar were the guest of honors on the closing day cum Silk Route MTB Race.
Besides, Councillor Panamik, Tsering Sangdup; Councillor Tegar, Rigzin Lundup; Councillor Hunder, K...
Zanskar, 14-OCT-2023: Two days Ladakh Zanskar Festival-2023 concluded today at Padum with enthralling performances of artists and participation of crowd in thousands in number, to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Ladakh.
Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan, Commissioner Secretary, Department of Tourism and Culture, UT Ladakh, was the chief guest to grace besides Sonam Dorje , Sub Division Magistrate, Zanskar, was the Guest of Honor.
Deputy Secretary Tourism & Culture Nazir Hussain, AD Touris...
Kargil, August 08, 2023: Ladakh Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (LAACL), Kargil, today organized a day-long Multilingual Hussaini Mushaira, at Language Centre Academy Complex, Kargil.
The event witnessed the participation of over 30 senior poets and emerging talents from across the district, representing Urdu, Balti, Purgi and Shina Dardi languages.
The poets eloquently presented their poetic expressions, predominantly focused on praising and paying heartfelt tributes to the mar...
VoL Desk, August 07: On UT Declaration Day at Cultural Complex Leh, the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra, marked a significant milestone by laying the foundation stone of the Ladakh Cultural Centre. Emphasizing efficiency, the HLG has directed timely completion of the project.
Commending Sh. Mipham Otsal, Director of Ladakh Theatre Group, the HLG extended gratitude for contributing 10 canals of land towards the construction of the cultural centre. The state-of-the-art facility, f...
VoL Desk, June 13: In an inspiring display of environmental consciousness and artistic collaboration, the Hon’ble Lt. Governor Brig (Dr) BD Mishra graced the closing ceremony of the “Plantation Drive & Forest Art Festival” held in Ladakh. The 10-day event, organized by LAHDC, Leh in partnership with the Wall Art Project from Japan and Matho villagers, concluded on Sunday.
During the ceremony, the Hon’ble Lt. Governor planted a Juniper sapling, symbolizing Ladakh’s commitment to expanding ...
Kargil, June 09: In a splendid display of cultural pride, a captivating cultural event showcasing the rich Ladakhi culture was organized under the Janbhagidari program at K.V. Kargil on the 9th of June, 2023.
The event witnessed an overwhelming participation of students from the primary section who showcased their enthusiasm and talent. One of the highlights of the event was a mesmerizing group dance performed by the students, accompanied by a traditional Ladakhi folk song. The rhythmic m...
