Kargil, October 23/ VOL News Desk/ Widespread discontent and disappointment have emerged in various parts of the Kargil region following amendments to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (LAHDCs) Act and the delimitation exercise undertaken to determine the number of seats in the Hill Councils across Ladakh’s eight districts.
People from different areas have expressed concerns over the existing delimitation and demanded an increase in the number of councillor constituencies, t...
Drass, October 14/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today attended a special thermal distribution programme at Government High School, Salampora, Drass, as the organised by the 17000 ft Foundation in collaboration with the Japanese clothing brand UNIQLO aimed at supporting school education and promoting the welfare of students in the region.
The programme was attended by the LAHDC Councillor Abdul Samad, Principal, DIET-Kargil, Khurshida Bano; HoD, FLN, DIE...
Drass, October 10/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today visited the uninhabited Botokul Village, Kaobal Gali Army Post and other locations in the Mushko Valley. He was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate,Drass, Vishal Atri(JKAS); Tehsildar (HQ) to the Deputy Commissioner Abdul Aziz and other officials.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with Army officials stationed at the military post at Kaobal Gali where he was briefed about...
Drass, October 09/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of Tourist Dak Bungalow, Drass, to discuss the growing menace of stray dogs across the district and to review measures being taken to ensure public safety, effective dog population management, vaccination and the establishment of necessary infrastructure.
The meeting was attended by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Drass; Chief Medical Officer, Drass; Chief Anim...
Drass, October 7/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today chaired an interaction at the Tourist Dak Bungalow to discuss various issues pertaining to the transport sector, road safety, traffic management and public transport facilities in Drass.
The meeting was attended by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Kargil, Station House Officer (SHO) Drass, other officials, President Taxi Union, Drass; Bus Owners/Operators, transport ...
Drass, September 26: Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today conducted an extensive tour of Thasgam, Sumat, Jasgund, Dandal and Dandalthang villages to assess developmental requirements, interact directly with local residents and to take stock of issues concerning education, healthcare, drinking water, road connectivity, power supply, tourism, livelihood and other essential services.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the Chief Medical Officer, Drass; Chief Animal H...
Drass, September 9, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho today visited the Panchayat Ghar in Bhimbat to take stock of the preparations for the forthcoming Jal Arpan Diwas scheduled to be held on 12th September. He was accompanied by Executive Engineer, PHE/I&FC Mohammad Abdullah; Block Development Officer, Shahid Sultan; and Assistant Executive Engineer, PHE, Zakir Hussain and otherofficials of PHE RD&PR.
The Deputy Commissioner was informed that the JJM assets of...
Drass, September 8, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ District Magistrate Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today chaired a meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review and strengthen measures aimed at preventing drug and substance abuse, particularly among students and youth in the district. He called for coordinated action, awareness and early intervention to prevent the youth of Drass from falling into the trap of drug abuse.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police Ishtiyaq Ka...
Drass, September 5, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The two-day Drass Festival (organized under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan) concluded today on a vibrant and celebratory note at the picturesque Manman Top View Point in Lamochan showcasing the rich cultural heritage, traditions and artistic diversity of Drass.
The concluding event witnessed a colourful series of cultural performances that captivated the gathering. The Army Band added grandeur to the occasion while singers, local artists and cultura...
Drass, September 4, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho, today inaugurated the two-day Drass Festival 2026, celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage, sporting traditions, wildlife and scenic beauty.
Organised under the theme “Come, Celebrate, Experience”, the festival aims to provide a platform to showcase the distinctive cultural traditions of Drass, promote tourism and encourage greater community participation in the region.
As part of the two-day fes...
