Kargil, August 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The 2nd Suru Summer Festival commenced today with a strong focus on promoting Kargil as a premier sustainable, cultural and adventure tourism destination, while creating greater livelihood and employment opportunities for local communities.
As part of the event, various adventure activities were organised at different locations. A cycle rally was held from the University of Ladakh campus to Ashina; paragliding was conducted at Tsunchay Doks, Namsuru...
Tsokar, Changthang, August 12/ VOL News Desk/ The second day of the Nation’s First Black-Necked Crane Festival of Ladakh, was organised under the theme “Celebrating the World’s Only Alpine Crane,” featured conservation, cultural and community activities at the Tsokar Ramsar Site.
The programme was organised by the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, UT Ladakh in collaboration with Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh,
The program was attended by Shri S. Raje...
Nubra, June 26, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Silk Route Festival 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Sumoor, Nubra, showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions.
Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Shri Mukul Beniwal, IAS, attended the event as the Chief Guest, while Superintendent of Police Nubra, Shri Stanzin Losal, JKPS, and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nubra, Shri Jigmet Raftan, JKAS, graced the occasion as Guests of Honour.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Co...
SUMOOR, JUNE 28, 2025 – The annual Silk Route Festival was officially inaugurated by Hon’ble Councillor of Tegar constituency, Shri Rigzen Lundup today on June 28 at Sumoor,. The ceremony was also graced by Shri Tashi Chostak, Naib Tehsildar Sumoor, and Rigzen Tsephail, Nambardar of Sumoor, alongside other distinguished guests.
Organized by Samtan Otsal Tsogpa, Sumoor, the festival’s opening day featured a captivating cultural program. Talented artists from Sumoor village showcased the ri...
