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Ladakh LG given additional charge of Jammu & Kashmir during Sinhas' leave
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 05:04 AM
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The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has been appointed to oversee Jammu & Kashmir temporarily while the incumbent, Sinhas, is on leave.
The Union Territory administration announced that the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh will assume the additional responsibilities of Jammu and Kashmir for the duration of the current LG's leave. The decision comes as the incumbent, identified as Sinhas, has taken official leave, prompting the central government to ensure uninterrupted governance in both territories.
Under the temporary arrangement, the Ladakh LG will supervise key functions such as law and order, development projects, and coordination with the central ministries for Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said the move is procedural and aims to maintain administrative continuity without any disruption to public services.
The additional charge is expected to remain in effect until Sinhas resumes duties, after which the responsibilities will revert to the regular office holder. No further details on the length of the leave were disclosed.
Under the temporary arrangement, the Ladakh LG will supervise key functions such as law and order, development projects, and coordination with the central ministries for Jammu and Kashmir. Officials said the move is procedural and aims to maintain administrative continuity without any disruption to public services.
The additional charge is expected to remain in effect until Sinhas resumes duties, after which the responsibilities will revert to the regular office holder. No further details on the length of the leave were disclosed.