H.E Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Memorial Lecture celebrates Legacy of Peace

Leh, May 5, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The first Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Memorial Lecture was held at Nagarjuna Hall, Central Institute of Buddhist Studies (CIBS), Leh, as part of the 2569th Vesak Buddha Purnima Week celebrations.

The lecture, themed “Peace Beyond Borders,” reflected Ladakh’s rich spiritual heritage and its enduring message of peace and harmony.

The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and offering of khatag to Lord Shakyamuni Buddha and the revered Ku...

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UT Foundation Day celebrated at Kargil

Kargil, October 31/ VOL News Desk/ The District Administration of Kargil celebrated the Union Territory Foundation Day with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour today at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The event began with the National Anthem, followed by a warm welcome to the guests.

The event was graced by Executive Councillor, LAHDC-Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, as the Chief Guest, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Ram Ragavan (IPS), as the Guest of Honour. Additional Dep...

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LG Kavinder Gupta Celebrates Diwali with Army Jawans, Honors Their Sacrifices

Leh Oct 20/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today celebrated Diwali with jawans of the Indian Army posted in Ladakh. In an event organised by Fire & Fury Corps at Rinchen Auditorium, the Lt Governor was joined by Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 14 Corps; Major General Praveen Chhabra, General Officer Commanding, 72 Sub Area; Brigadier Umesh Parab and Brigadier Ajay Katoch in celebrating the festival with unifo...

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Kargil celebrates 79th Independence Day with patriotic fervour

Kargil, August 15, 2025: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, hoisted the National Flag at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium, Biamathang, Kargil, and took the salute at the march past as the nation marked its 79th Independence Day.

The celebration witnessed enthusiastic participation from contingents of Ladakh Police, the Police Band Party, and students from various government and private sch...

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