LG Gupta Hails Leh’s New Airport Terminal as Model of Green, High-Altitude Infrastructure

Leh, November 24: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, conducted an on-site inspection of the New Terminal Building at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh and reviewed the pace of construction and integration of modern, sustainable technologies.

During the visit, the Lt Governor expressed satisfaction over the significant progress achieved and commended the project team for adopting cutting-edge green technologies, including a first-of-its-kind geothermal tempe...

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Kargil Celebrates 77th Year of Indian Army Victory as Youm-e-Fateh

Kargil, November 23/ VOL News Desk/ Kargil today commemorated the 77th year of the Indian Army’s historic victory of 1948, celebrated as Youm-e-Fateh, with great patriotic zeal at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium, Biamathang. The day marks the liberation of Kargil from Pakistani raiders during Operation Bison, when the valiant soldiers of 77 Para Brigade restored the crucial link between Kashmir and Ladakh on 23rd November 1948.

The Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr...

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LG Gupta Meets JP Nadda in New Delhi to discuss Healthcare & Medical Education Projects in Ladakh

New Delhi, November 21/ VOL News Desk / Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today met Shri J.P Nadda ji, Hon’ble Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in New Delhi and discussed key issues related to healthcare development, medical education, and public welfare in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Shri Kavinder Gupta expressed gratitude for the continuous support extended by the Union Government and apprised the Hon’ble Uni...

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Chief Secretary Reviews Zojila Tunnel Progress; 12 km Completed, Project on Track for 2028 Finish

Kargil, November 20/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal visited the Eastern portal of the Zojila Tunnel today to review the ongoing progress of the project. The Chief Secretary was accompanied by SDM Drass, Vishal Atri. 

During the visit, he interacted with the officers of NHIDCL, including the Project Manager MEIL, Col. A. K. Shiv Kumar, ICT Team Leader, Yousuf Es’hagpour, engineers, and on-site workers. He took a detailed assessment of the work. 

He was informed...

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LG Kavinder Approves 16 Defence & Infra Projects in Ladakh Sanctuaries with Strict Eco-Safeguards

Leh, Nov 19: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today underscored the urgent need for robust solid and liquid waste management systems in strategically sensitive and ecologically fragile zones of the Karakoram and Changthang Wildlife Sanctuaries.

Chairing the 14th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife at the LG Secretariat, the Lt Governor reviewed and cleared 16 projects of the Indian Army, Power Development Department (PDD) and BRO located within the two s...

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Training on Conduct of OMR-Based Written Examination Held in Kargil

Kargil, November 19/ VOL News Desk/ The LAHDC–Kargil Subordinate Services Recruitment Board (KSSRB) conducted a comprehensive training programme today for senior officers and staff responsible for the smooth conduct of the upcoming OMR-based written examination for district cadre posts. The session focused on ensuring transparency, accuracy, and strict adherence to examination guidelines.

The primary objective of the training was to equip all examination functionaries with clear instructi...

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NC, Congress Boycott Swearing-in Over Alleged Violation of Women’s Reserved Seat in LAHDC Kargil

Kargil, February 17, 2025 — A major political upheaval has struck Ladakh over the alleged violation of the Hill Council Act, where the National Conference (NC) and the Congress completely boycotted the swearing-in ceremony of the newly nominated Councilor, Advocate Reyaz Ahmad Khan, terming it a serious attack on women’s rights.

The significant announcement was made today by Member of Parliament and NC Ladakh President, Haji Mohammad Hanifa Jan, while speaking to the media after DISHA mee...

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LG Gupta Inspects Indoor Ice Hockey Rink in Leh, Eyes Ladakh as Winter Sports Capital

Leh, Nov 13/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today inspected the under-construction international-standard indoor ice hockey rink at NDS Stadium, Leh. 

During the visit, the Lt Governor lauded Ladakh’s remarkable rise as the nerve centre of ice hockey in India, pointing out that players from the region constitute a significant share of both the men’s and women’s national teams. He reiterated the UT Administration’s unwavering commitment to nu...

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Chief Secretary chairs 5th Governing Council meeting of Ladakh Skill Development Mission

Leh, November 12/ VOL News Desk/ Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, chaired the 5th Governing Council Meeting of the Ladakh Skill Development Mission (LSDM) at the Civil Secretariat, Leh. The meeting focused on key agenda points aimed at strengthening and expanding the skill development ecosystem in the Union Territory.

During the session, the council discussed and approved several important proposals including the finalization of the Annual Action Plan for FY 2025–26 and the up...

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LG Kavinder Gupta Reaffirms Focus on Public Welfare and Inclusive Development in Kargil

Kargil, November 11/ VOL News Desk/ Several delegations from different parts of Kargil today met the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at Raj Niwas, Kargil.

Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Shri Rakesh Kumar, and Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shri Nitin Yadav, were also present during the meetings.

A delegation comprising Mohd Afzal and Mohd Kazim from the Medical Department met the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and put forth their requests regarding t...

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