Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Meets Nitin Gadkari, Secures Priority for Key Road Infrastructure Projects

Leh, April 21/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today called on the Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Shri Nitin Gadkari, in New Delhi to discuss key infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening road connectivity and boosting overall development in the Ladakh region.

During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor apprised the Union Minister of several critical projects that require intervention an...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Pays Tribute to Kargil War Hero Col Sonam Wangchuk (Retd) MVC at Leh Funeral

Leh, April 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today attended the funeral of the Lion of Ladakh, late Col. Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), MVC, who passed away on April 10. In a solemn ceremony, the Lieutenant Governor laid a wreath and paid rich tributes to the decorated Kargil War hero.

The funeral was attended by senior Army officials, personnel, family members, and a large number of people. Col. Wangchuk was accorded a Guard of ...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Renames Kargil District Hospital as Qamar Ali Akhoon Memorial Hospital

Kargil, April 14/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena today attended the renaming ceremony of the District Hospital Kargil, which has been named in honour of late Qamar Ali Akhoon, a respected social worker and public leader who made invaluable contributions to the region.

Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor extended greetings to public representatives, administrative secretaries, senior officers, doctors, medical staff, technicians, nur...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena lays foundation for rGyal Khatoon & Sher Bagh Parks in Kargil under AMRUT 2.0

Kargil, April 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today laid the foundation stone for the development and beautification of rGyal Khatoon Park and Sher Bagh Park at Kargil. Both parks will be developed under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme.

The rGyal Khatoon Park project is being developed at a cost of 2.98 crores and will be completed in a period of 18 months. The park covers an area of 25,250 sq. metres (2.525 Ha). Adjacent to this ...

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LG VK Saxena Grants 5+2 Years Age Relaxation for ALC Candidates in Ladakh Police Sub-Inspector 

Leh, April 8/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant move aimed at benefitting aspiring youth, particularly those residing in border areas of Ladakh, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has directed age relaxation to candidates for the upcoming recruitment of 34 posts of Sub-Inspectors in Ladakh Police.

With this decision, the aspiring candidates belonging to areas adjoining the Actual Line of Control (ALC) will get the age relaxation of 5+2 years. A...

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LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Launches Official Ladakh Tourism and Sacred Buddha Relics Portals

Leh, April 8/ VOL News Desk/ In a bid to strengthen Ladakh’s tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today launched the official Ladakh Tourism portal (https://tourism.ladakh.gov.in/) at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat in the presence of venerable rinpoches, monks and senior government officials. 

On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also launched the official portal for the...

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Sonam Wangchuk Visits Kargil, Reiterates Ladakh Statehood Demand and Signals Readiness for Centre Talks

VOL News Desk/ Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk visited Kargil on Sunday, where he received a warm welcome from the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). A large public gathering was held at Gandhi Park in Baroo, drawing significant participation from local residents.
Addressing the gathering, Wangchuk expressed gratitude to the people of Kargil, noting that they raised their voices when conditions in Leh were not favourable. He also acknowledged the support extended to him during his detent...

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Ladakh Doctors meet Iranian Ambassador; contribute to support Iran

Delhi, April, 03, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation of doctors from Ladakh, comprised of Dr. Mehdi Ali Khan, Dr. Mohd Hassan, and Dr. Imran Ali Khan met the Ambassador of Iran, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, representing Muslim doctors and medical students of UT Ladakh.

They expressed heartfelt condolences on the martyrdom of shaheed Imam Syed Ali Khamenei and other leaders in Iran. The delegation appreciated the resilience and steadfastness of the Iranian people in the face of ongoing aggression....

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Ladakh Unveils First Digital Census 2027 Roadmap with Two Dedicated Data Workstations

Leh (Ladakh) April 03, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ At a press orientation meet today, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma, IAS, outlined the roadmap for Census 2027, describing it as a transformative exercise that will redefine data-driven governance in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Highlighting a major milestone, CPCO & DCO UTs of J&K and Ladakh, Amit Sharma disclosed that Census 2027 will be the first Census exerc...

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Voice of Ladakh Editor Akhone Mohammad Yousuf Passes Away

VOL News Desk/ March 30, 2026: Akhone Mohammad Yousuf, Editor of Voice of Ladakh, noted author, and former General Secretary of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), Kargil, passed away at his residence in Kargil today. He was 75.

Akhone Yousuf had also served in the Department of Information and Public Relations and retired as a Photo Officer.

He was among the founding members of the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust and served as its first General Secretary, holding the position for ar...

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