UT Ladakh Bids Warm Farewell to Outgoing LG Kavinder Gupta Ahead of Himachal Pradesh Governorship

Leh/ VOL News Desk/ The UT Administration of Ladakh organised a farewell ceremony in honour of the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, Kavinder Gupta, who will soon assume charge as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. Shri Kavinder Gupta had assumed the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on July 18, 2026.

The ceremony witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including DGP Ladakh Mukesh Singh, GOC 14 Corps Hitesh Bhalla, Principal District and Sessions Judge Leh Spalzes Angmo, Commi...

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Kavinder Gupta Steps Down as Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor After Nine Months

Leh: 05 March 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, has stepped down from his post, ending his nine-month tenure. He had assumed office on July 18, 2025.

No official reason has been announced for his departure. However, sources say the move may be related to his possible return to active politics and organizational work. There has been no formal confirmation about this.

His tenure also saw several political and social development...

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LG Gupta Celebrates Holi with Army Jawans & Leh Officials, Emphasises National Unity & Armed Forces Bond

Leh, March 4/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today celebrated the festival of Holi with the brave jawans of the Fire & Fury Corps, extending festive greetings and expressing deep gratitude for their unwavering service to the nation.

The Lieutenant Governor was warmly received by Lt. General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding, 14 Corps, along with Maj Gen Sudhanshu Sharma, Chief of Staff, and other senior Army officials. The special eve...

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LG Gupta Attends Matho Nagrang Festival, Reaffirms Commitment to Preserving Ladakh’s Cultural Heritage

Leh, March 3/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today attended the historic Matho Nagrang Festival at Matho Monastery, Leh. He was accorded a warm welcome by former Member of Parliament from Ladakh Shri Jamyang Tsering Namgyal along with venerable monks of Matho Monastery.

In his message, the Lt. Governor described the Matho Nagrang Festival as one of Ladakh’s most significant cultural and spiritual events. He noted that this 500-year-old trad...

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LG Gupta Directs Special Arrangements for Devotees on Tangpe Cho-nga, Urges Youth to Follow Buddha’s Teachings for Peace & Harmony

Leh, March 3/ VOL News Desk/ Reflecting his deep reverence for Ladakh’s spiritual traditions, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta  directed his Secretariat to make special arrangements for the devotees performing Gochaks (prostrations) on the sacred occasion of Tangpe Cho-nga — the 15th day of the first month of the Tibetan lunar calendar and one of the most auspicious days in the Buddhist calendar.

The arrangements were made at the Leh Gate, where batches of prostrators ...

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LG Gupta Reviews Arrangements for Historic Holy Exposition of Sacred Buddha Relics in Ladakh, Calls for Collective Support

Leh, March 1/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a comprehensive preparatory meeting at Lok Niwas to review arrangements for the holy exposition of the sacred Buddha relics in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Shri Ashish Kundra and revered spiritual leaders including H.E. Thiksay Rinpoche, H.E. Drukpa Thuksey, H.E. Bakula Rangdol Nima Rinpoche, H.E. Drubwang Rinpoche, H.E. Khenchen Rangdol ...

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Delegations call on Lt Governor Ladakh

New Delhi, March 1/ VOL News Desk/ Former Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Leh, Shri Tashi Gyalson, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at New Delhi and held a constructive discussion on various land-related matters, including issues pertaining to Nautor Land.

During the meeting, Shri Tashi Gyalson apprised the Hon’ble Lt Governor of concerns and suggestions regarding land management and procedural clarity to ensure equitable and transparent re...

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LG Kavinder Gupta Calls for Holistic Education & Technology-Driven Growth to Realise Viksit Bharat 2047

Jammu, Feb 20/ VOL News Desk/ Emphasising that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 rests on the strength of the nation’s education system, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that educational institutions are the foundation upon which a developed and self-reliant India will be built.

The Lieutenant Governor was addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest at the 33rd Foundation Day cum-Grandparents Day celebration of Shiksha Niketan Higher Secondary School at Je...

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Various delegations call on LG Ladakh

Leh, February 12/ VOL News Desk/ Various delegations today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, at the LG Secretariat and apprised him of issues related to development, renewable energy, tourism promotion, connectivity, and social welfare in different parts of the Union Territory.

A joint delegation from the Ladakh Renewable Energy Development Agency (LREDA) and the Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) met the Lieutenant Governor and brie...

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LG Ladakh Chairs 15th Wildlife Board Meeting: National Security Key in Sanctuary Boundary Rationalization

Leh, January 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, chaired the 15th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat today, underscoring that national security remains paramount while undertaking any wildlife conservation and boundary rationalisation exercise in the Union Territory.

During the meeting, the Hon’ble Lt Governor led detailed deliberations on critical wildlife conservation issues, with particular foc...

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