Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Meets Nitin Gadkari, Secures Priority for Key Road Infrastructure Projects

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...

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Ladakh’s ₹1,196 Crore All-Weather Game Changer: Twin-Tube Tunnel Approved at Iconic Fotu La Pass

Kargil, March 27/ VOL News Desk/ The Centre Government has approved ₹1,196.22 crore for the Union Territory of Ladakh for construction of a unidirectional twin-tube tunnel, along with approach roads, across the iconic Fotu La Pass on National Highway 1 (NH-01), announced the Minister of Road, Transport and Highways of India, Mr. Nitin Gadkari in a post on X.

NH-01, which connects Uri to Srinagar and Leh, reaches its highest point at Fotu La, situated at an altitude of approximately 4,108 ...

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Kargil Seeks NH-301 Compensation from Gadkari

Delhi, May 28, 2025: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today called on Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at New Delhi.

During the meeting detailed discussions were held related to NH-301 Kargil Zanskar National Highway and other important issues of Kargil district.

The main point of discussion was mainly related to 0 to 30 kms, of NH-301 under which land compensation and house compensation was discussed. The meetin...

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