VOL News Desk/ Recent satellite imagery from the Pangong Tso region in eastern, Ladakh suggests that the apparent calm along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) does not necessarily equate to strategic stability. While India and China continue diplomatic and military engagements following the 2020 standoff, developments on the ground indicate a steady consolidation of China’s military presence close to disengagement buffer zones.
High-resolution satellite images appear to show the construction o...
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LG Ladakh extends Christmas greetings
Leh, December 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, has extended warm Christmas greetings to the people of Ladakh, especially to the Christian community, on the joyous occasion of Christmas.
In his message, the Lt Governor said that Christmas, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, is a festival that symbolizes love, compassion, peace, and goodwill. He emphasised that the teachings of Jesus Christ inspire humanity to follo...
LG Gupta Inaugurates Third Edition of Mahotsav – J&K and Ladakh 2025, Highlights PM Modi’s Vision for Regional Development
Jammu, Dec 19/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated the three-day Third Edition of Mahotsav – Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, a flagship annual initiative of LEAD (LJK – Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir Economic Growth and Development Dialogue), aimed at celebrating the rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurial spirit and collective identity of the region.
Mahotsav–Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is a vibrant platform deeply rooted in the ideals of Swadeshi, self-...
Rajnath Singh Dedicates Record 125 BRO Projects Worth ₹5,000 Cr in One Day
Leh, December 7/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh ji today dedicated to the nation 125 strategically significant infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) – the most to have ever been inaugurated simultaneously – from Ladakh.
Spread across 2 Union Territories – Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir – and 7 States – Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal & Mizoram, these projects – 28 Roads, 93 Bridges and 04 Miscellane...
Secretary IT reviews progress of amended BharatNet implementation in Ladakh
Leh, 27 Nov/ VOL News Desk/ The Secretary, Information Technology Department, UT of Ladakh, Shashanka Ala, chaired a comprehensive review meeting today at the UT Secretariat, Leh, to assess the ongoing progress of the Amended Bharat Net project across the Union Territory.
During the meeting, the Secretary examined the status of the physical survey works currently being undertaken by Sterlite Technologies, in consortium with Dilip Buildcon. She underscored the critical importance of ensuri...
Secretary IT reviews 4G saturation progress across Ladakh
Leh, 28 Nov/ VOL News Desk/ Secretary, Information Technology Department, UT Ladakh, Shashanka Ala, chaired a meeting today to review the progress and implementation of the 4G saturation project across the Union Territory of Ladakh.
During the meeting, the Secretary conducted a detailed assessment of BSNL’s on-air 4G status, covering Civil, Army, ITBP, and media-on-air sites. She also took stock of the ongoing work on Army OFC routes, the status of tower installations, and the progress of...
Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta Launches REWA 2.0 to Support Ladakh’s UPSC Aspirants
Leh, October 18/ VOL News Desk/ The REWA 2.0 Financial Assistance Scheme marks a significant milestone in the Union Territory’s journey towards youth empowerment and equitable opportunity, reflecting the Administration’s commitment to enabling 80 meritorious yet economically disadvantaged candidates from Leh and Kargil to access quality coaching for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta after launching the REWA 2.0 Sche...
Chief Engineer CPWD pays courtesy visit to LG; briefs on ongoing development works
Leh, October 16/ VOL News Desk/ The Chief Engineer, Central Public Works Department (CPWD), today paid a courtesy visit to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat, Leh.
During the meeting, the Chief Engineer briefed the Lt Governor about the status of ongoing development projects being executed by CPWD across the Union Territory. He gave an overview of the progress in infrastructure development, including public buildings, road connectivity, a...
Ladakh to Become India’s Top Winter Sports Hub, Says LG Kavinder Gupta
Leh, Oct 13/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh has immense potential to become a premier winter sports destination driven by its geographical terrain and extreme winter conditions. The region needs adequate winter sports infrastructure and connectivity to attract both domestic and international winter sports lovers, thereby promoting Ladakh as an adventure and winter sports destination, with a special focus on boosting winter tourism to boost livelihood opportunities of the locals.
This was stated by...
LG Kavinder Gupta Vows to Make Ladakh a World-Class Winter Tourism Hub
Leh, Oct 06/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, emphasised transforming Ladakh into a top winter tourism and adventure sports hub, highlighting the need for sustainable development, modern infrastructure, promotion of local talent, and creating employment opportunities while preserving the region’s unique natural and cultural heritage.
The Hon’ble Lt Governor chaired a meeting attended by Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Secretary, and Bhanu Prabha, IAS, Secr...