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Ladakh LG bats for inclusive education for monks studying at monastic institutions
Leh, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday emphasised the need to provide inclusive education to monks studying at various monastic institutions, including the teaching of mainstream subjects alongside religious texts to foster a more inclusive and diverse learning environment in the Union Territory. Ladakh LG bats for inclusive education for monks studying at monastic institutions Interacting with a delegation of the Ladakh Buddhist Association and Ladakh Gonpa Association here, the Lt Governor stressed that adequate teachers must be appointed in Gompa schools so that even young monks have access to the best quality education. He also underlined the importance of imparting vocational skills to young monks to make them self-sufficient. Highlighting the need to ensure quality education for Ladakhi students, the Lt Governor assured that proper recruitment rules would be framed so that only qualified teachers are appointed, thereby strengthening the education system in Ladakh. He also reiterated his administration's commitment to promote green energy and making Ladakh a carbon-neutral region, stressing the importance of further promoting renewable energy initiatives. In another development, Kunzes Dolma, UNESCO GRO–Geothermal Training Program fellow, called on the Lt Governor and briefed him about the training programmes provided in geothermal energy, gender equality studies, fisheries and other fields at the GRO Centre in Iceland for fellows fully sponsored by the Icelandic government. Later, chairing a review meeting of officers at his secretariat, Gupta emphasised providing potable drinking water to rural households through functional household tap connections , ensuring their saturation and functioning along with the availability of drinking water round the year. He called for making the community accountable and notifying user charges for proper operation and maintenance for the success of the Jal Jeewan Mission projects along with penalising the defaulters who do not pay the user fee on time. The Lt Governor also highlighted proactive measures to delete bogus ration cards to eliminate fraudulent access to subsidised food and prevent leakage of resources. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Hindu
03-08-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Dalai Lama lays foundation stone of new Chowkhang Vihara monastery in Ladakh
The Dalai Lama on Sunday (August 3, 2025) in Leh laid the foundation of the Chowkhang Vihara for reconstruction. The event drew a large gathering of religious leaders, local dignitaries, and community members. At the Chowkhang Vihara, the 14th Dalai Lama was received by Ladakh Buddhist Association president Chering Dorjay Lakruk. The reception featured traditional Ladakhi music and ceremonial offerings of khattaks. "Let this not be a place for only ritual prayers and idle chatter but a centre for deep study and debate on Buddhist philosophy, a wellspring of wisdom for generations," the Tibetan spiritual leader said after laying the foundation. Mr. Lakruk called the event a historic moment for the region. He said a request had been made to his holiness to come to the event some three months back. "This is perhaps the greatest blessing we could receive. The whole of Ladakh is touched by auspicious winds today," he said. The temple, constructed in 1957, is up for reconstruction after developing cracks and other damage due to floods. The Dalai Lama reached Leh on July 12 on a month-long tour of the region.
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Business Standard
03-08-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Dalai Lama lays foundation for Chowkhang Vihara rebuild in Ladakh
The Dalai Lama on Sunday here laid the foundation of the Chowkhang Vihara for reconstruction. The event drew a large gathering of religious leaders, local dignitaries, and community members. At the Chowkhang Vihara, the 14th Dalai Lama was received by Ladakh Buddhist Association president Chering Dorjay Lakruk. The reception featured traditional Ladakhi music and ceremonial offerings of khattaks. "Let this not be a place for only ritual prayers and idle chatter but a centre for deep study and debate on Buddhist philosophy, a wellspring of wisdom for generations," the the Tibetan spiritual leader said after laying the foundation. Lakruk called the event a historic moment for the region. He said a request had been made to his holiness to come for the event some three months back. "This is perhaps the greatest blessing we could receive. The whole of Ladakh is touched by auspicious winds today," he said. The temple, constructed in 1957, is up for reconstruction after developing cracks and other damage due to floods. The Dalai Lama reached Leh on July 12 on a month-long tour of the region.
Hans India
03-08-2025
- General
- Hans India
Dalai Lama lays foundation stone of new Chowkhang Vihara monastery in Ladakh
The Dalai Lama on Sunday here laid the foundation of the Chowkhang Vihara for reconstruction. The event drew a large gathering of religious leaders, local dignitaries, and community members. At the Chowkhang Vihara, the 14th Dalai Lama was received by Ladakh Buddhist Association president Chering Dorjay Lakruk. The reception featured traditional Ladakhi music and ceremonial offerings of khattaks. "Let this not be a place for only ritual prayers and idle chatter but a centre for deep study and debate on Buddhist philosophy, a wellspring of wisdom for generations," the the Tibetan spiritual leader said after laying the foundation. Lakruk called the event a historic moment for the region. He said a request had been made to his holiness to come for the event some three months back. "This is perhaps the greatest blessing we could receive. The whole of Ladakh is touched by auspicious winds today," he said. The temple, constructed in 1957, is up for reconstruction after developing cracks and other damage due to floods. The Dalai Lama reached Leh on July 12 on a month-long tour of the region.
News18
03-08-2025
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- News18
Dalai Lama lays foundation stone of new Chowkhang Vihara monastery in Ladakh
Leh, Aug 3 (PTI) The Dalai Lama on Sunday here laid the foundation of the Chowkhang Vihara for reconstruction. The event drew a large gathering of religious leaders, local dignitaries, and community members. At the Chowkhang Vihara, the 14th Dalai Lama was received by Ladakh Buddhist Association president Chering Dorjay Lakruk. The reception featured traditional Ladakhi music and ceremonial offerings of khattaks. 'Let this not be a place for only ritual prayers and idle chatter but a centre for deep study and debate on Buddhist philosophy, a wellspring of wisdom for generations," the the Tibetan spiritual leader said after laying the foundation. Lakruk called the event a historic moment for the region. He said a request had been made to his holiness to come for the event some three months back. 'This is perhaps the greatest blessing we could receive. The whole of Ladakh is touched by auspicious winds today," he said. The temple, constructed in 1957, is up for reconstruction after developing cracks and other damage due to floods. The Dalai Lama reached Leh on July 12 on a month-long tour of the region. PTI TAS VN VN (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 03, 2025, 15:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
