Leh, October 13/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today chaired the first meeting of the Advisory Council of the Union Territory of Ladakh, convened to deliberate upon the major developmental projects being undertaken in the Union Territory.
The meeting witnessed detailed discussions on critical areas, including long-term water security, agricultural sustainability, local employment, tourism promotion, heritage conservation, Pashmina development, promotion of s...
Leh, October 12/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh continues to witness impressive tourist footfall, with September 2026 recording 55,582 tourist arrivals, against 34,610 tourists in September 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 60.60%.
Between January 1 and September 30, 2026, Ladakh received 4,60,667 tourists as compared to 3,35,872 visitors during the entire year of 2025. The tourist arrivals during the first nine months of 2026 have already surpassed the total footfall recorded in the previo...
Leh, September 7/ VOL News Desk/ India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari in Ladakh has become a reality, with Lt. Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today flagging off six vehicles for the Ladakh Snow Leopard Safari. This marks a major step towards promoting responsible wildlife tourism and community-based conservation in the Union Territory, while creating sustainable livelihoods for the local youth and communities. The decision to introduce wildlife safaris in Ladakh was announced on A...
Leh, October 5/ VOL News Desk/ In a significant step towards strengthening Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and improving foundational learning among children, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated Saksham ICT Labs established across 100 Anganwadi Centres in the Union Territory. The Lieutenant Governor inaugurated one such lab physically at the Anganwadi Centre at Government Primary School, Killibuk, Thiksey, while the others were inaugurated virt...
Leh, September 23: In a significant step towards fostering peace, public tranquility, and social harmony in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the withdrawal of criminal cases against 20 individuals, related to the unfortunate violence that erupted in Leh on September 24 last year. The cases have been withdrawn under Section 360 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, on the recommendation of Ladakh Police following a comprehensive review of the ...
Leh, September 3, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ In a landmark step towards strengthening grassroots democracy and decentralised governance in the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has issued a notification for the establishment of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) in all seven districts of the Union Territory.
The notification, issued by the Revenue Department, UT Secretariat, Leh, on September 3, 2026, bears S.O. 259 and has been iss...
Leh, August 17/ VOL News Desk/ Lieutenant Governor, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today launched the official Jersey of the 13th Edition of the Ladakh Marathon, marking the commencement of one of the world’s highest‑altitude endurance sporting events. The Ladakh Marathon has become a symbol of resilience, adventure, and global sporting excellence, drawing athletes and enthusiasts from across India and abroad.
This year’s edition is distinguished by a prize pool enhanced to ₹1 crore, a landmark...
Kargil, July 27/ VOL News Desk/ Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the newly constructed office building of the Directorate of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), UT Ladakh at Kurbathang, Kargil.
The new office building has been constructed at a cost of ₹860.67 lakh, with the PWD (R&B) Division, Kargil serving as the executing agency. The facility is expected to strengthen the functioning of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer A...
New Delhi, May 4, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, called on the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs of India, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, in New Delhi today and apprised him of various ongoing and proposed infrastructure development initiatives in the municipal areas of Ladakh.
During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor briefed the Union Minister on key projects, including the establishment of decentralised se...
Leh, April 21/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today called on the Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Shri Nitin Gadkari, in New Delhi to discuss key infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening road connectivity and boosting overall development in the Ladakh region.
During the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor apprised the Union Minister of several critical projects that require intervention an...
