Kargil, Jan 19: Ladakh, renowned as the coldest desert and often referred to as the “land of high passes,” situated at an elevation of 3000-3500 meters above sea level. In a pioneering collaboration, scientists from the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad, and the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) in Lucknow, have conducted a comprehensive DNA study to unravel the intricate genetic history of Ladakh’s diverse population.
The study, spearheaded by Dr...
Vol Desk, Jan 12: In response to recent media reports suggesting the contemplation of creating separate districts in Ladakh for Zanskar and Nubra, the sub-division Drass has witnessed a surge in protests, demanding a separate district for their region as well.
On January 10, news circulated among the people of Ladakh that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh had discussed the formation of separate districts for Zanskar and Nubra with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) before the 2024 g...
VoL Desk, Jan. 07: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in a press release expressed deep concern over the recent recruitment process initiated by the University of Ladakh through Notification 06 of 2023, dated 21.12.2023.
The KDA, after careful consideration and consultations with various stakeholders, has observed that this recruitment process raises serious questions and may adversely impact the aspirations of the youth of Ladakh.
The Commissioner/Secretary (Hr. Edu/Tech. Edu/SW/Inf...
Divyangjans to get 1lakh financial assistance for marriage.
Leh, Jan. 06: The Department of Social and Tribal Welfare, UT Ladakh notified the amendment to the State Marriage Assistance Scheme of the erstwhile State of J&K which has now been revised to Ladakh State Marriage Assistance Scheme. The scheme was made effective from 1st January 2024 onwards.
Under the scheme, one-time financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 shall be given to female beneficiaries belonging to Antodaya Anna Yojana (...
VoL Desk, Jan. 04: After discovering the body of an 18-year-old girl beneath a bridge in Pipiting yesterday, the Ladakh Buddhist Association and Zanskar Buddhist Association jointly announced a candle march in Leh. The girl was reportedly missing from Zanskar since November 26, 2023.
During a press conference, LBA leader Tsering Dorjay Lakruk called for a thorough investigation into the matter, urging the arrest and punishment of anyone involved in the woman’s mysterious death.
Emphas...
VoL Desk, Dec. 13: The recent ruling by the Supreme Court upholding the abrogation of Article 370 has left the leadership in Kargil deeply disappointed. Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai, a seasoned leader and Co-Chairman of the Kargil Democratic Alliance, expressed profound disappointment with the decision.
While acknowledging the Supreme Court’s directive to reinstate statehood and facilitate assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir by September, Karbalai highlighted the disparity in the treatmen...
Srinagar 11 Dec (CNS): After hearing of several petitions, which argumented for the restoration of Article 370, the Supreme Court of India on Monday pronounced a verdict against the reinstating of the special status of J&K.
As per reports, the Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said that Article 370 was a temporary arrangement owing to the war conditions in the erstwhile state and buttressed his decision by putting forth the Article 370’s textual reading, which he said indicated the...
VoL Desk, Dec. 07: In a notification issued by Shiekh Mohammad Mohaqqiq, Chairman Guardian Council of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil, today the General Elections for key positions within the Executive Body have been officially announced.
The positions open for election include Executive Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary, Joint Secretary Administration, Joint Secretary Finance, and Joint Secretary Organising.
The polling date has been scheduled for December 13th, 2...
VoL Desk, November 04: The Ladakh leaders, comprised of seven members each from the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance, convened with the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi on Monday.
In an interview, Chhering Dorjey Lakruk stated that while the MHA attentively heard their demands and grievances, the meeting cannot yet be deemed a success as there is no assurance to fulfill their requests. Although the MHA pledged to engage in further discussions, a concrete timeline for the sub...
Till half a century ago, Ladakh was an isolated society with limited needs and aspirations. Dependent on agrifarming, life was hard with limited resources but self-sufficient and self-reliant with minimum intervention and interference from outside.
In comparison, contemporary Ladakh, with both physical and digital connectivity with the outside world, has developed more needs (goods, services, and ideas) and aspirations (such as carbon neutrality and tourism). These newly developed needs t...
