Ladakh Youth Leader and Councillor Raises Alarm Over Idols Dumped in Indus River

VoL Desk, Oct. 25: In a heartfelt appeal, Smanla Dorje Nurboo, a prominent Youth Leader from Ladakh and sitting Congress Councillor in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, voiced deep concern regarding the dumping of religious idols in the sacred Indus River.

Expressing worry for both Ladakh’s delicate environment and the local way of life, Councillor Nurboo earnestly called upon Hindu devotees to honor Ladakh’s unique lifestyle and traditions.

“We, the people of Ladak...

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Conference on declaration of “Indus River” as UNESCO World Heritage held at Leh

Leh, July 14: The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh and National Monuments Authority (NMA), Ministry of Culture, Government of India conducted a conference on the declaration of the “Indus River” as UNESCO World Heritage at Leh, yesterday. 

At the outset, Secretary, Tourism and Culture Department, Ladakh, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan extended a warm welcome to all the guests and participants. He spoke about the significance of the river Indus as it signifies a living monument for huma...

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