Leh, November 30/ VOL News Desk/ In a landmark initiative towards inclusive and accessible governance, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta has officially renamed Raj Niwas as Lok Niwas, marking a historic moment for the Union Territory.
This step follows the Union Home Ministry’s notification issued on November 25, 2025, directing that all Raj Bhavans be renamed Lok Bhavan and all Raj Niwas, the official residences of Lieutenant Governors, be renamed Lok Niwas ...
Leh/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today released a set of seven books on Science subjects for UG and PG students, developed under the “BoudhIKS” project of Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan (VBUSS) in Jammu.
“BoudhIKS” is a transformative educational initiative of VBUSS aimed at reconnecting youth with the Bharatiya Knowledge Systems (BKS) through structured examinations, cultural integration, and contemporary applications. As part of ...
Leh, November 29/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation from the All Ladakh Tour Operators Association (ALTOA) called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, stressing comprehensive tourism promotion strategies to boost tourist footfall following a significant dip in the 2025 season due to various factors.
The delegates specifically requested Ladakh’s participation in key international tradeshows including OTM Mumbai, WTM Asia Singapore, and WTM Germany to showcase the re...
Leh, November 29/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today visited the Pashmina Goat Farm at Upshi to review ongoing initiatives for strengthening Pashmina production, safeguarding the indigenous goat breed — the world-famous source of Ladakh’s premium Pashmina fibre and supporting the livelihoods of nomadic communities.
During the visit, District Sheep Husbandry Officer (DSHO) Dr. Tsewang Morup briefed the Lt Governor about the farm’s operation...
Leh, November 28/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a review meeting to assess Ladakh’s participation in major upcoming national and international tourism events aimed at showcasing the Union Territory’s unique cultural and adventure potential.
At the beginning of the meeting, Administrative Secretary Sanjit Rodrigues, IAS, apprised the Lt Governor that tourism stakeholders from across Ladakh have urged the UT Administration to facili...
Leh, November 28/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation from Darchik-Garkon, led by Nominated Councillor Rigzen Gurmet, today called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, to flag several pressing developmental and administrative concerns affecting their region.
Councillor Gurmet highlighted the urgent interventions in the Darchik–Garkon belt, which forms one of the most culturally significant and geographically sensitive areas of Ladakh. He stressed that residents of th...
Leh, November 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a New India is firmly anchored in youth creativity, innovation and cultural pride. He said India’s future strength lies in the imagination, skills and heritage upheld by its young generation.
Addressing the Valedictory Ceremony of the State Level Kala Utsav 2025, the Lt Governor said the festival celebrates the artistic excellence ...
Leh, November 27/ VOL News Desk/ A delegation from Phobrang village today met with the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, and highlighted the urgent need for establishing ultra-small banks in remote border areas of the Union Territory.
The delegation informed the Lt Governor that due to Ladakh’s challenging terrain and vast distances, local residents and Army personnel are forced to travel long and difficult routes to access basic banking services.
The Lt Gov...
Leh, Nov 26/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today launched the State Level Watershed Mahotsav under the Watershed Development Component–Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY) 2.0 at the DC Conference Hall, Leh, emphasising community participation, sustainable water management and long-term ecological balance in the cold-arid Himalayan region.
The programme focuses on strengthening water conservation, improving irrigation facilities an...
Leh, Nov 25/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, held a meeting with a delegation from the Ladakh Taxi Operator Co-operative Ltd, Leh, and Taxi Operators and Owners Co-operative Union Ltd, Kargil, led by the Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa Jan.
The delegation presented concerns regarding the mandatory installation of Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTD) as directed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), as w...
