New Delhi, November 3: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today called on Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and held a detailed discussion on strengthening welfare initiatives and connectivity measures for the Union Territory, particularly during the winter months when Ladakh remains cut off from the rest of the country.
During the meeting, the Lt Governor apprised the Defence Minister of the unique challenges faced by the people of Ladakh owing...
Kargil, October 23/ VOL News Desk/ The Kargil Jan Hit Camp, an integrated mega awareness and outreach programme aimed at reaching unemployed youth, artisans, and entrepreneurs of far-flung areas, concluded successfully today at the Syed Mehdi Memorial Auditorium, Kargil. The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh graced the valedictory session as the Chief Guest, marking the successful culmination of the month-long initiative held across 31 Gram Panchayats from 10th September to 16th October ...
Leh, October 21/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today conducted an on-site inspection of the 12 MW Solar Power Project at Phey, Leh. This landmark project, being developed by the Ladakh Power Development Department (LPDD), marks a significant milestone in the Union Territory’s efforts to harness renewable energy and promote sustainable development across the region.
During the visit, Shri Kavinder Gupta reviewed the technical, operational, and logistica...
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...
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...
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...
Leh, Oct 09/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant development reflecting the return of peace and stability, the Union Territory of Ladakh has witnessed complete restoration of normalcy with uninterrupted internet services, smooth functioning of educational institutions, and resumption of public transport and other civic activities, as restrictions in Ladakh have been lifted in view of the people’s cooperation and responsible behavior.
Chairing a high-level security review meeting here today, t...
Leh, Oct 8: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today interacted with a delegation of Ladakh Taxi Operator Co-operative Ltd and reviewed their concerns regarding the installation of Vehicle Location Tracking Devices (VLTD) as mandated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
The meeting was attended by Mohammad Usman Khan, Additional Secretary, Transport Department; Hidayatullah Mir, ARTO Leh; Thinlay Namgial, President, Ladakh Taxi Operator Co-o...
Leh, Oct 06/ VOL Desk News/ The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the current security situation in Leh and across Ladakh.
The Hon’ble Lt Governor observed that the Union Territory remains peaceful, with schools, offices, and markets operating normally. He directed officials to remain vigilant and continue focusing on maintaining peace, public safety, and facilitating overall development in the region.
The Hon’ble Lt Gov...
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...
