Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Visits Gurudwara Pathar Sahib

Leh, September 7: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, along with First Lady Smt. Bindu Gupta, today paid obeisance at the ancient Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, one of the most revered religious and historic sites in the region.

On their arrival, the Hon’ble Lt Governor and First Lady were received by Sikh soldiers of the Indian Army, who maintain the Gurudwara. The Army takes care of the Shrine, its facilities, and the ‘Sacred Boulder’ associated with Guru Nanak Dev ...

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Youth Empowerment and Climate Action Take Center Stage at Ladakh’s Climate Cup

Leh, September 7: The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today emphasised the strong commitment of UT Administration in nurturing young talent while simultaneously spreading awareness about the urgent need for climate action and sustainable development. He underlined that Ladakh is emerging as a model region where youth empowerment goes hand in hand with ecological responsibility.

The Lt Governor was speaking as the Chief Guest at the grand finale of the Climate Cup Footb...

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Historic Royal, Bhutan’s Queen Mother and Princess visited Ladakh

On 7th to 11th Sep/ VOL News Desk/ Her Majesty Queen Mother Ashi Tseyring Pem Wangchuck and Her Royal Highness Princess Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck landed in Leh airport for a historic tour to Ladakh. This marks the first-ever official visit of the Royal Family of Bhutan to Ladakh, a significant milestone in the cultural and historical ties shared between the two Himalayan regions.

The relationship between Ladakh and Bhutan dates back centuries, with shared cultural, religious, and strat...

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Geshe Dorje Damdul la Inspires Himalayan Youth with a Talk on Buddhism and Science

Geshe Dorje Damdul la Inspires Himalayan Youth with Talk on “Convergence and Divergence between Buddhist Philosophy and Modern Science.”Flowering Dharma Honors Two Decades of His Service; Event Dedicated to Celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90 Years of CompassionNew Delhi –As part of the global initiative commemorating “90 Years of Compassion”—a celebration of the upcoming 90th birth year of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama—Flowering Dharma hosted a compelling session with Geshe Dorj...

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Ladakh LG Focuses on Rural Empowerment

Leh, Sep 6/ VOL News Desk/ The UT Administration has pledged to take development to even the most remote villages of Ladakh, with a clear focus on empowering rural communities. By strengthening schools, improving healthcare facilities, and addressing the day-to-day challenges of people in far-flung areas, the UT Administration aims to ensure that growth is not limited to towns but reaches every corner of the Union Territory.

This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Sh...

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LG Inaugurates New SDM Office in Kharu, Inspects Geothermal Heating Project

Leh, Sep 6/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inaugurated the newly constructed Office Building, Residence, and Patwar Khana of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) at Kharu. Built at a cost of Rs 20.58 crore, the state-of-the-art complex is expected to significantly strengthen the revenue administration in the sub-division and provide better facilities for both officials and the public.

Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor said the upgraded infrast...

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EC Er. Punchok Tashi Reviews RDD projects in Zanskar

Zanskar, September 06, 2025: Executive Councilor for RDD/PRI and Zanskar Development Authority, LAHDC Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi, chaired a meeting of the Rural Development Department (RDD) at TFC Padum, covering all three blocks of Zanskar.

The review focused on physical and financial progress under various schemes, including District Capex, SDP, State Sector, CCDA, and GIA Panchayat.

Tashi expressed satisfaction with the progress so far, noting 70% financial achievement in the RDD sec...

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University of Ladakh to Host 2nd Convocation Ceremony on 22nd Sep at Kargil


The University of Ladakh announces its 2nd Convocation Ceremony to be held on 22nd September 2025 at the Kargil. This momentous occasion will be graced by the presence of the Shri Kavinder Gupta, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh/ Chancellor, University of Ladakh, as the Chief Guest of the event.
The Convocation marks an important milestone in the academic journey of the University as it continues to strengthen higher education in the Union Territory. Degrees and me...

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Ladakh Police organise programme on implementation of Three New Criminal Laws

Kargil, September 06, 2025: The Ladakh Police organized a special programme in Kargil on the implementation of the three new criminal laws. The event was attended by Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd. Jaffer Akhone, Principal & Session Judge Spalzes Angmo, Executive Councillor Syed Mujtaba, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar, Senior Superintent of Police Kargil, Shree Raam Ragavan (IPS), Brigadier Rahul Oberoy, Vijayak Ashish, and heads of religious organisations. 

The programme b...

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Flag-Off Ceremony of Ladakh Senior Girls Football Team

Leh, Sept 6/ VOL News Desk/ The Senior Girls Football Team of Ladakh was officially flagged off today to represent the Union Territory of Ladakh in the 30th Senior National Women’s Football Championship (Rajmata Jijabai Trophy) 2025–26, scheduled to be held in Amritsar, Punjab.

The ceremony was graced by Ms. Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh; Ms. Sumera Shafi, JKAS, Under Secretary, Sports; and Ms. Tsering Angmo, General Secretary, Ladakh Football Associatio...

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