New Year ‘Losar’ celebrated in LadakhLEH - The people of Ladakh celebrated their New Year ‘Losar’ on Thursday (December 17) with fervor and zeal. Buddhists in Ladakh celebrate anniversary of Tibetan saint-scholar TsongkhapaLEH - Buddhists in Ladakh celebrated the birth and death anniversaries of Tibetan saint-scholar Tsongkhapa, founder of Gelugpa or Yellow Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Heavy snowfall in LadakhLEH - Heavy snowfall paralysed normal life in the remote Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. Snowfall lashed the high altitude areas of the region included Kargil, Zozilla Pass, Khardungla Pass and Nubra valley. Winters leave Ladakh out of bound, make stocking of food material a mustLEH - Come winter and authorities in Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir have to ensure that there is ample procurement and stock of foodstuff and other essential commodities since the region will remain cut off from the rest of the mainland due to heavy snowfall on the approach links. Regional filmmakers of Ladakh trying to make a markLEH - Fighting all odds, the regional filmmakers of Ladakh are hopeful that they will be able to create a niche for themselves in the film industry. India-China standoff disrupts supply of Chinese goods in KashmirLEH - Moti market, a famous market for pearl and Chinese goods in Leh, is now witnessing a downfall in Chinese goods due to the palpable tension between India and China. Solar power plant empowers villagers in Leh DistrictLEH - The establishment of a small solar power plant has delighted villagers in Markha Valley in Jammu and Kashmir’s Leh District. A stark beauty that keeps calling you back (Postcard from Ladakh, with images)LEH - Known as the “land of high passes”, Ladakh is a kaleidoscope of nature’s extremes — snow-capped peaks to sand dunes, sub-zero temperatures to scorching sun — all sprinkled with barren mountains in myriad shades of brown. Oxygen content in Ladakh up 50 percent: ScientistsLEH - Anyone visiting Ladakh for the first time can be left gasping for breath due to low oxygen levels in the high altitude region. But a successful plantation drive has brought about environmental changes - driving up oxygen content by 50 percent and, most unusually, making it rain, say Indian scientists. Non-adherence to LAC by China leading to border dispute: MinisterLEH - Beijing’s “non-adherence” to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) that separates India and China has resulted in different perceptions in the two countries on where the border lies, Minister of State for Defence (Production) M.M. Pallam Raju said here, while adding “there is no need to be afraid of China”. Tibetans-in-exile at Leh react strongly to Chinese incursionLEH - Members of the exiled Tibetan community at Leh reacted strongly to the recent Chinese trespass into India’s border areas in Ladakh region. Councillor says PLA replaces China border police in LadakhLEH - With fresh reports of incursion in Ladakh region, a local councillor has reiterated that Chinese troops frequently intrude into Indian territory and even threaten Indian shepherds. Ladakhins complain of Chinese incursionLEH - With fresh reports of incursion in Ladakh region, residents complained that Chinese troops frequently intrude into Indian territory and even threaten Indian shepherds. Dalai Lama addressing four-day congregation in LehLEH - The Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, is delivering religious sermons on Bodhisattva, attended by thousands of devotees at a four-day congregation here. Dalai Lama inaugurates school for underprivileged kids of LadakhLEH - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has inaugurated a school for the underprivileged children from remote and isolated areas of Ladakh region such as Zanskar, Kargil and Nubra valley. Dalai Lama gets grand reception in LehLEH - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama arrived on a 20-days visit to Leh in Kashmir on Sunday. Tibetan woodcarving is popular in LehLEH - The traditional art of Tibetan woodcarving is becoming popular in Leh. Residents have taken to Tibetan woodcarving in order to satisfy their creative instincts and at the same time earn their sustenance. They use it to decorate beams, pillars and temple niches. Buddhists pilgrims arrive in Leh after month-long foot marchSUMDHA - Hundreds of Buddhist monks and nuns accompanied by other devotees have arrived in Sumdha village of Kashmir’s Leh region as part of their month-long pilgrimage on foot. Global trekkers raise funds for educating 55000 children in KashmirLEH - A group of 61 employees of Reckitt Benckiser, in collaboration with a global NGO, ‘Save the Children’, has raised millions of pounds to help improve the educational standards of socially marginalised children in Ladakh. Air Chief F. H. Major lays foundation stone of Officers’ Mess in LehLEH - Air Chief Marshal F. H. Major on Monday laid the foundation stone of the Officers’ Mess during his visit to the highest operational airbase of the world in Leh. Leh, the “highest” constituency in IndiaLEH - Preparations are in full swing in remote Leh region of Kashmir, which is going to polls in the final round of the five-phased general elections to be held on May 13. Buddha Jayanti celebrated in LehLEH - Thousands of enthusiastic Buddhism devotees converged at Leh in Ladakh region of Kashmir to celebrate Buddha Jayanti or, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha on Saturday. Five candidates in fray for Ladakh parliamentary seatLEH - The contest for Ladakh parliamentary seat in Jammu and Kashmir is expected to be an interesting affair as five candidates will be competing to earn a berth in Lok Sabha in the ongoing general elections. Vegetable prices sky high in LadakhLEH - Vegetable prices have soared in Ladakh, which has remained cut off for five months due to heavy snowfall. Leh women become self-reliantLEH - Many self-help groups in Choshut village of Leh are working on various social issues to help women become self-sufficient. Indian ice hockey team felicitated for wining IIHF gongLEH - In a rare honour, the Indian Ice Hockey team was felicitated on its return from Abu Dhabi (UAE), where it participated in the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Challenge Cup of Asia. Anti-oxidant food supplements prepared for troops at high altitudeLEH - The institute of Defence and High Altitude Research in Kashmir has come with a herbal anti-oxidant food supplement for the army stationed at high altitudes. German NGO helps physically challenged children in LadakhLEH - A few German volunteers along with residents in Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir are running a non-governmental organisation to provide required medical facilities to the physically challenged children of the state. Children Development Khazana in Leh to secure kids futureLEH - A bank run for street children at Leh in Kashmir has enabled them to become self- reliant. Specially-abled in Ladakh turn waste into wealthLEH - A group of disabled people in Ladakh displayed their creative talents by turning waste material into useful products of daily use. |
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