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 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...
Drass, August 31, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), chaired a meeting today to review the status and progress of the BRO road project and Swadesh Darshan Projects in Holiyal and Mushko Valley of Drass District.
The meeting was attended by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, Vishal Atri; Executive Engineer, Tourism Development Authority of Kargil; Executive Engineer, REW-Drass; Block Development Officer, Drass; In-charge Officer, Operation Vijayak and ...
Drass, August 24, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A meeting was held in DC Office Drass today between Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho and the visiting Director of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Jagdish Kumar. During the meeting, various initiatives and activities of UIDAI were discussed along with the need for support to the newly created Drass District. While seeking UDAI’s backing, the Deputy Commissioner requested for necessary cooperation for strengthening Aadhaar-related servi...
Drass, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Drass Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today inspected the ongoing construction work of the new building of Government Higher Secondary School in Bhimbat. He accompanied by Principal of the school Tashi Gyalsan and his staff; Junior Engineer Shah Jahaan; Lambardar of Bhimbat Mohammad Ibrahim and other concerned officials.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed inspection of the under-construction building, visited ...
Drass, August 17, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Drass District Police, in collaboration with the Students & Scholars Association Drass (SASAD), inaugurated a Free Crash Course for Sub Inspector and Constable aspirants in Drass today with the aim of providing quality guidance and academic support to local youth preparing for competitive examinations.
The inaugural event, held under the guidance and supervision of Superintendent of Police Ishtiyaq Kacho (JKPS), was graced by Deputy Commissioner Imte...
Drass, June 22, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of Tourist Dak Bungalow, Drass, to discuss measures for the effective implementation of the ban on single-use plastic and prevention of littering across District Drass.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police, Drass, Ishtyaq Kacho (JKPS); Block Development, Drass; Principal, Government Higher Secondary School, Drass; Principal, Government Higher...
Drass, June 18, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, District Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS), today chaired a meeting in his office chamber to review and finalize arrangements for the observance of Muharram in the District.
The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police, Drass, Ishtyaq Kacho (JKPS); Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS); Block Medical Officer, Dr. Sajjad Hussain; Block Development Officer, Drass/Bhimbat, Shahid Sultan; Tehsil Supply Officers; Junior...
Drass, June 02, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the ongoing Swachh Gaon Surakshit Jalvayu Campaign, the Deputy Commissioner of Drass, Imteeaz Kacho today visited the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Centre near Lamochan Bridge to take stock of the functioning of the facility and assess the progress of waste management initiatives being undertaken in Drass District. He was accompanied by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Vishal Atri.
During the visit, the Block Development Officer, Drass, Dr. Moh...
