Foundation Stone Laid for Library-cum-Women Gathering Centre at Palam

Leh, April 16: The Anjuman-E-Imamia Women Wing, Leh, today organised a foundation stone laying ceremony for a Library-cum-Women Gathering Centre at Palam. The facility is envisioned as a vibrant space for learning, community interaction, and the empowerment of women in the region.

Executive Councillor Ghulam Mehdi attended the event as the Chief Guest on behalf of the Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Gyalson. President of Anjuman-E-Imamia, Ashraf Ali Barcha, Nominated Councillor Mumtaz Hussain...

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ڈسٹرکٹ اسپتال کرگل میں زنانہ ڈاکٹروں کی قلت پر خواتین کا شدید احتجاج، فوری کارروائی کا مطالبہ


کرگل، 8 اپریل:ایس ایچ رضوی//
ڈسٹرکٹ اسپتال کرگل میں خواتین امراض کے ماہر ڈاکٹروں کی شدید کمی کے خلاف آج ضلع کرگل کے مختلف علاقوں سے تعلق رکھنے والی خواتین نے زبردست احتجاج کیا۔ مظاہرین صبح کے وقت اسپتال کے احاطے میں جمع ہوئیں اور بعد ازاں ریلی کی شکل میں ہل کونسل سیکریٹریٹ کی جانب مارچ کرنے لگیں، تاہم پولیس نے انہیں وہاں جانے سے روک دیا۔

خواتین کو روکنے کے لیے تحصیلدار کرگل، ایس ایچ او کرگل اور خواتین پولیس اہلکاروں کی بڑی تعداد تعینات تھی۔ پولیس و انتظامیہ کا کہنا تھا کہ بغیر اجازت کسی بھ...

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Celebrating 10 Years of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Campaign in Ladakh

Leh, January 22, 2025: A special event was held today to mark the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign, a flagship initiative aimed at improving the status of the girl child and promoting women’s education across India.

The event, which took place at the cultural academy, brought together key stakeholders,to reflect on the progress made and outline future goals for women’s empowerment in the region.

Hon’ble Chairman/CEC Adv. Tashi Gyalson was the chief guest, acco...

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GDC Kargil Sankoo Campus Hosts Movie Screening for Gender Sensitization

Kargil, Oct. 26: As part of the gender sensitization curriculum in Sociology, the Sociology Department of Sankoo Campus, GDC Kargil under the supervision of Nodal Officer Sankoo campus Dr Saleem Ahmad, hosted a movie screening today.

On this occasion, India’s official submission for the 2025 Academy Award, “Laapataa Ladies,” was screened. The film explored several gender-related subtleties, including intersectionality, women’s agency, the patriarchal system, gender stereotypes, and cultur...

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Self-Defense Training Program for girls held at EJM College Leh

Leh, 29th August 2024 – In a strong initiative to empower women and promote physical fitness, Mission Shakti organized a special self-defense training program on the occasion of National Sports Day. The event was held today on 29th August 2024 at Eliezer Joldan Memorial College Leh, which aligned with the spirit of National Sports Day, aimed to promote empowerment and safety among women and girls.

The session began with a comprehensive briefing by District Coordinator Diskit Ladol, who pr...

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Interactive session on women’s safety, security, and empowerment held in Leh

Leh, August 28, 2024: The One Stop Centre (OSC) Leh, along with the District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) under the Mission Shakti, Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, organised a one-day interaction session/meeting with representatives from various women religious associations including Anjuman moinul Islam, Anjuman-e-Imamia, Ladakh Budhist  Assocation Women Wing and Mahila Mandal on August 28.

The session focused on crucial issues concerning women’s safety, security, and emp...

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LBA Women’s Wing meets CEC Gyalson

Leh, Aug 20: A delegation from the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) Women Wing led by its President, Kunzes Dolma Jawo met Hon’ble CEC/Chairman, LAHDC, Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson today.

This meeting marked the first official visit of the newly appointed executive members of the LBA Women’s wing to the H’CEC. During the meeting, the delegation discussed key development needs within their community, particularly the construction of a meeting hall and resource center in Murtse Colony.

CEC Gy...

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Awareness Program on Elimination of Violence Against Women Held in Leh

Leh, Nov 30: As a part of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Nayi Chetna 2.0 campaign against gender based violence from November 25 to December 22, District Hub for Empowerment of Women Leh conducts an awareness programme on Elimination of Violence Against Women.

To create awareness about gender-based violence, mental health, and menstrual hygiene among the student community a five-day programme kicked off today at Government Higher Secondary School Girl Leh...

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Remembering Urmila Eulie Chowdhury – India’s First Woman Architect, on Her 100th Birth Anniversary

Urmila Eulie Chowdhury (4 October 1923 – 20 September 1995) was India’s first qualified woman architect, teacher, and writer. Some historians believe that she was Asia’s first qualified female architect. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1947. Earlier, she earned a Cambridge School Certificate from the Windsor House School in Kobe, Japan. In addition, she learned singing and piano at the Conservatory of Music of the Julian Ashborn School of Art, S...

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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...

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