‘Don’t turn Ladakh into another Goa or Delhi’: liberalised liquor policy sparks uproar
Religious bodies, political leaders and civil society groups are demanding an immediate review of the decision that was announced on Sunday.
Religious bodies, political leaders and civil society groups are demanding an immediate review of the decision that was announced on Sunday.
In a landmark move aimed at transforming Ladakh into a globally competitive and sustainably managed tourism destination, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday approved the constitution of the Ladakh Tourism Development Society (LTDS), a first-of-its-kind institutional mechanism dedicated to the holistic development of the Union Territory's tourism sector.
In a major step towards addressing Ladakh’s growing water crisis, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated India’s first-ever Rock Check Dam on the Indus River at Upshi in Leh district.
Saxena chaired a comprehensive meeting with senior government officials, members of civil society organisations, religious organisations and NGOs to review the situation and the functioning of Drug De-addiction Centres (DDACs) in Ladakh.
Days after the "honorary cockroach" remark by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Ladakh Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said Wangchuk has agreed to revisit his stand on the contentious political narrative, if necessary.
With an aim to strengthening and promoting Ladakhi Pashmina and positioning it as a global brand, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday visited the Pashmina Goat Farm at Upshi where he emphasised the need to ensure better value realisation for local farmers and artisans.
In a landmark step towards climate resilience in the high-altitude cold desert, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday inaugurated Ladakh’s first artificial water body at Phikar village in Stok, Leh district, marking the on-ground rollout of the ambitious Project Him Sarovar.
Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Monday visited the eastern portal of the Zoji-La Tunnel to inspect the ongoing construction work during his visit to Drass.
The initiative focuses on harvesting snow and conserving snowmelt to strengthen water security across Ladakh, where water availability remains a critical concern due to unique climatic and geographical conditions.
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday underscored the need to curb the migration of students from Ladakh to other states for education by strengthening local institutions.
