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 ...
Foundation Day of various states & UTs are celebrated at Raj Niwas and Raj Bhawans across India as part of the Government of India’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, which aims to honour the formation of states and UTs, promote cultural diversity, and foster unity among regions. The event was designed to deepen understanding and appreciation of India’s rich tapestry of cultures and traditions, and to reinforce the spirit of togetherness among the country’s diverse regions.
Addressin...
The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today hosted the traditional ‘At Home’ at Raj Niwas as part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations.
The occasion was attended by elected representatives, heads of religious, political and social organisations, senior officers of the Armed Forces, award recipients, government officials, and other eminent personalities from across Ladakh, making it a vibrant gathering that reflected the spirit of unity and patriotism.
Leh, May 31, 2025: A delegation comprising members of All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (ALHGHA), led by its President, Rigzin Wangmo Lachic, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at Raj Niwas. Chief Secretary, Dr Pawan Kotwal, IAS, was present in the meeting.
At the outset, the delegates expressed their gratitude to the UT Administration, headed by the HLG, for meeting their long-standing demand for a separate electricity tariff ...
