Jammu, Aug. 7 -- The lieutenant governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday said that the rich culture and centuries-old traditions were the lifeline of Ladakh, and it was imperative to keep the Ladakhi youngsters connected to their roots.

Addressing the 9th Ladakh dPal rNam Duston 2025 at NDS Stadium in Leh, Gupta stated that these were an effort to keep Ladakh's pride, glory and centuries-old rich culture and traditions alive.

Acknowledging the stupendous developments in UT Ladakh post formation of Ladakh as a union territory after the abrogation of Article 370 on this very day in 2019, the LG reiterated the commitment of union government and UT administration to work for the welfare of the people of Ladakh, particularly in the pre...