~This is the third reservoir restored in the region through the company’s support
~The three reservoirs supply water to over 500 families in Nubra Valley for irrigation
Sep 10/ VOL News Desk/ Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water company, inaugurated the third reservoir, restored in Nubra Valley, Ladakh, under its flagship initiative, Project Nayi Umeed. The reservoir, with a capacity to hold nearly 12 lakh (or 1.2 million) litres of water, has been repaired an...
Leh, Sep 8/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh possesses immense potential to emerge as a premier film destination, thanks to its breathtaking landscapes and unmatched natural beauty, which offer filmmakers a perfect canvas for storytelling. Tapping into this opportunity can significantly boost Ladakh’s tourism industry, attract global attention, and create sustainable economic avenues for the local population.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, while i...
Leh, 7th September 2025: The grand finale of the 3rd Climate Cup 2025 was played today at the Astro Turf Stadium, Spituk. The tournament was organised by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, and the Department of Youth Services and Sports in collaboration with the Ladakh Football Association, with sponsorship support from the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.
The final match between Sudeva FC and Rajasthan FC proved to be an intense and hard-fought contest. ...
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 ...
Leh, Sep 4/ VOL News Desk/ Granting Geographical Indications (GIs) to Ladakhi products will give them a unique global identity while safeguarding the region’s centuries-old traditions and indigenous knowledge. GI tagging will protect these products from imitation, enhance their market value, generate fair trade opportunities for artisans and farmers, and serve as a catalyst for tourism and economic growth, thereby ensuring that Ladakh’s cultural heritage is preserved and promoted worldwide.
...Leh: Sep 1/ VOL News Desk/ India ushered in a historic reform of its criminal justice system on July 1, 2024, with the implementation of three new laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). These laws replace the colonial-era legislation with a framework aimed at ensuring faster justice, empowering victims, strengthening the use of technology, and safeguarding citizens’ rights.
This was stated by the Hon’ble L...
Leh, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ Calling Health, Education and Tourism the three lifelines of Ladakh, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that all-out efforts are being made to strengthen these sectors to ensure holistic and sustainable development of the Union Territory.
“Unprecedented development is taking place across Ladakh. From health to education and tourism, new infrastructure is coming up at a rapid pace. It is important to highlight these achiev...
Drass, Aug 28/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today paid heartfelt homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation at the Drass War Memorial. Accompanied by his wife, Smt Bindu Gupta, the Lt Governor offered floral tributes at the memorial and observed a solemn silence in remembrance of the martyrs.
The Lt Governor, along with his wife, turned emotional with moist eyes while witnessing the Soldiers’ Last Letters and Pictures...
Kargil, Aug 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, extended heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Union Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Shri Kavinder Gupta for their gracious presence at the Suru Summer Festival.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Akhoon highlighted that Suru Valley is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and the unmatched hospitality of its people. He s...
Leh, August 23, 2024: Mock drill exercises was successfully conducted at different locations of Leh district by UT Disaster Management Authority (UTDMA), in collaboration with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on August 21. The exercise was led by Secretary DMRRR UT Ladakh Shashanka Ala and Lead Consultant (ME & IRS) NDMA Maj Gen Sudhir Bahl (Retd) along with Chairman, DDMA, Leh, Romil Singh Donk.
The mock drill exercise was conducted at different designated locations, includi...
