As drug abuse among youth rises, LG orders checking of vehicles entering Ladakh
In the wake of the alarming rise in cases of drug abuse in Ladakh and the growing concerns around it, Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena,...
CS Kundra asks officers to strengthen dairy sector in Ladakh
Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, today chaired a review meeting on the functioning of the cooperative and dairy sectors in Ladakh, focusing...
LG Saxena says Wangchuk may revisit ‘Cockroach Party’ stand
In a significant political development, Ladakh LG V K Saxena disclosed details of his “candid interaction” with climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday, saying the...
LG Saxena sounds alarm over growing drug addiction among Ladakh youth
Sounding a strong warning over the escalating drug menace in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has said the administration will intensify enforcement measures to...
Leh gets its first public green space
The Leh city in Ladakh today received its first public green space with the inauguration of the restored and redeveloped Choglamsar Protected Forest, on the...
Ease of doing business portal launched by LG Ladakh
In a transformative step towards strengthening digital governance and promoting a business-friendly ecosystem in Ladakh, Lt. Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today launched an integrated ‘Ease...
LG Saxena leads ambitious land revival project in Leh
In the wake of an unprecedented pace of land degradation in Ladakh, turning vast expanses of fertile land into barren cold deserts, Lieutenant Governor of...
Major General among 3 Army officers survive Ladakh helicopter crash
Three Indian Army officers, including a Major General, survived after a Cheetah light helicopter crashed in the Ladakh sector near Leh on May 20, officials...
LG Saxena approves 5-year ONGC MoU extension for Puga geothermal project
In a landmark step towards clean energy transformation, the Union Territory of Ladakh is gearing up to host India’s first-ever commercial geothermal power project, with...
Hotels, guest houses granted industry status in Ladakh
In another historic decision aimed at strengthening the tourism and hospitality sector in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today accorded sanction for granting the...
Ladakh Police recruitment board reconstituted to ensure transparent hiring
The Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has accorded sanction to the reconstitution of the Ladakh Police (Subordinate) Service Recruitment Board with the...
Minimum wages for Ladakh workers: Daily wagers to get up to Rs 575 per day
The Union Territory of Ladakh is all set to undergo one of the biggest reforms in its history, with Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, approving...
IIT Jammu to begin admissions for Ladakh students from July-August
In a landmark step towards strengthening higher and technical education in Ladakh, IIT Jammu will set up its Satellite Campus in Leh. A Memorandum of...
Congress pulls plug on NC ally in Kargil LAHDC power battle
The ruling National Conference-Congress alliance in Kargil’s Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) suffered a major political jolt on Thursday after Congress councillors moved a...
LG Saxena constitutes committee to operationalise 5 newly created districts in Ladakh
Following the historic creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh last month, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the constitution...
LG Saxena reviews pashmina processing unit in Leh, pushes for global branding
The Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inspected the Pashmina Dehairing Plant located at the Industrial Area, Leh, and reviewed the functioning...
LG Saxena launches plantation drive of 2100 cherry saplings in Ladakh
With an aim to conserve the environment and promote sustainable development in Ladakh, the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, inaugurated the mass...
LG Saxena approves Rs 2.38 crore solar project for Leh ice hockey rink
The UT of Ladakh is all set to achieve a unique fusion of renewable energy generation and modern sporting infrastructure, with Lt. Governor, Vinai Kumar...
Fire & Fury Corps provides solar lights in remote Trans Singela region of Ladakh
Under Operation Sadbhavana, the Fire and Fury Corps of the Indian Army distributed 325 Home Solar Light Kits and 66 Solar Street Lights were installed...
Eco-friendly smart bus shelters to redefine public transport in Leh
The urban public transport infrastructure in Ladakh is all set for a makeover, with the introduction of unique Ladakhi Smart Bus Shelters that would blend...