Category: Ladakh

Chairs review meeting on implementation of RAMP Scheme in Ladakh Leh, Nov 06: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, stressed the need to strengthen and empower MSMEs in Ladakh, with special emphasis on women Self Help Groups (SHGs) to boost livelihoods and promote Ladakhi handloom and handicraft products. “Unlocking the full potential of Ladakh’s…

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Congratulates 6th LAHDC Leh for successful completion of its tenureHighlights UT Administration & GoI’s commitment for holistic development of Ladakh Leh, October 30: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today virtually inaugurated a range of infrastructure projects worth Rs 64 crores implemented under various Special Development Package (SDP) schemes across several divisions, as envisioned…

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Says exposure tour will foster cultural awareness, understanding of their heritage Lauds Indian Army for providing quality education to children Leh, Oct 30: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today interacted with students and teachers of Army Goodwill School, Harka Bahadur, Kargil, who are in Leh from October 28 till 31 for an integration…

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Calls for active participation of senior officials, distinguished citizens of Ladakh Leh, October 29: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today reviewed the preparations for the upcoming celebrations of the Union Territory Ladakh Foundation Day and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, to be observed on 31st October.In this regard, the Lt Governor chaired a meeting which…

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Ladakh 25 October :- Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today addressed the first-ever Passing Out Parade of Ladakh Police at the Police Training Centre, Stong-Sar, marking a historic milestone in the journey of India’s youngest police force. The Lt Governor inspected the parade and took salute of the marching contingents during the march past/Rashtriya…

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Launches e-portal of Aspiration to Inspiration Block to District programme Asks Youth to Pursue Self-Employment & Skill Development for a prosperous future Kargil, Oct 23: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, emphasised that entrepreneurship and self-employment are crucial for economic growth, job creation and innovation as they boost a nation’s economy by generating wealth, and…

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Leh, 20 October : Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta celebrated Diwali with Army jawans of Fire and Fury Corps at Rinchen Auditorium, Leh on Monday. He saluted their bravery in “guarding borders under extreme conditions”, paid homage to Kargil and Siachen heroes, and reiterated the Union Government’s and the Union Territory’s commitment to their welfare,…

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Says lifting curbs reflects public trust in UT Administration Lauds police, security agencies, people & Civil society for maintaining peace and stability Urges people to stay vigilant & united against disruptive elements Leh, 16 October : The  Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh,  Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level security review meeting at the LG Secretariat, Leh,…

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Asks NIC to resolve technical issues on priority basis Leh 14 October : The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today emphasised the need for expediting the distribution of Smart Public Distribution System (PDS) cards across the Union Territory to ensure uninterrupted food security for all citizens, particularly those residing in remote and high-altitude regions….

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Leh, Oct 10: The Leh district administration has invoked legal provisions to prohibit the spread of misinformation on social media platforms in the district, which had witnessed violence last month. Mobile internet services were restored in Leh district on Thursday night after remaining suspended for over a fortnight following widespread violence on September 24 which…

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Asks officials to remain vigilant, focus on maintaining peace, public safety Emphasises Ladakh’s progress depends on joint efforts of Govt, security forces, citizensSays public vigilance is a key pillar of Ladakh’s stability & development Leh, Oct 6: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the current security situation…

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Leh, October 4: The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the prevailing security scenario in UT Ladakh.During the meeting, senior officials of the UT Administration, Ladakh Police, Army, and Central Armed Police Forces briefed the Lt Governor about the present situation. Speaking at the meeting, the…

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Ladakh 30 September :- Administration announced a four-hour relaxation of the week-long curfew in Leh town here today , allowing shops to open between 10 am and 2 pm as the region cautiously returns to normalcy after violent clashes last week. Additional District Magistrate Ghulam Mohammed directed grocery stores, vegetable vendors, hardware shops and other…

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Leh 28 September :- The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today chaired a high-level Security Review meeting to assess the prevailing security situation in Leh. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Director General of Police Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal, Rajesh Kumar, Additional Director General, CRPF; and senior officers of the…

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Ladakh 28 September :- In Ladakh, a major step towards strengthening healthcare services in Ladakh, a special Eye Surgery Camp was organized at the Community Health Centre, Sankoo in Kargil district. The camp was conducted by the Department of Ophthalmology under the Block Medical Officer, Sankoo, in collaboration with Perfect Vision Super Speciality Eye Hospital,…

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LEH 26 September :- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained by the Ladakh police on Friday as the security was beefed up throughout the region. The arrest was carried out by a team headed by Police Chief of Ladakh (DGP) S D Singh Jamwal. It was not immediately clear about the charges pressed against Wangchuk…

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Leh, Sep 25: The overall security situation remained normal in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Thursday, a day after four people died and 90 others were injured in clashes between protesters and security personnel in Leh town.Gupta also reiterated that his administration has taken all necessary steps including arresting…

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Ladakh 25 September :- Lt Governor Ladakh Kavinder Gupta chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the emerging situation across Ladakh, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance, seamless inter-agency coordination, & proactive measures to safeguard peace, security, & public order across UT.

Ladakh 24 September :- Kavinder Gupta, LG Ladakh has strongly condemned the unfortunate incident in Leh town that led to the loss of lives and injuries to several civilians and security personnel. In a handout issued here today, the Lt Governor expressed deep grief over the tragic deaths and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the…

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Leh 24 September :- DM Leh imposes Section 163 of the BNS in the district. Assembly of five or more persons is prohibited. No procession, rally, or march shall be carried out without prior approval. No one shall make statements that have the potential to disturb public tranquility or lead to a law-and-order problem.

Kargil 24 September :- In a dramatic escalation of unrest in Ladakh, protests in Leh turned violent as a group of youths allegedly resorted to stone-pelting during a region-wide shutdown. Police responded with teargas shells and baton charge to disperse the protesters. The agitation, called in support of advancing talks with the Centre over the…

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