Ladakh Administration Forms Committee to Assess Creation of Five New Districts

VoL Desk, September 26: The General Administration Department of Ladakh has constituted a committee to evaluate various aspects concerning the formation of five new districts in the Union Territory. This follows the “in-principle approval” granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for the creation of districts in Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass.

The committee will assess key factors such as district headquarters, boundaries, administrative structure, creati...

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Ladakh’s District Expansion: A Welcome Development or a Political Diversion?

On August 26, the Home Minister announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh, a move that has generated both appreciation and skepticism among the region’s residents. This decision coincided with the announcement of the peaceful march to Delhi by the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). The march aims to address four long-standing demands: The four point agenda includes full-fledged statehood for Ladakh; constitutional safeguards under the 6th...

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New Districts in Ladakh Bring Joy and Resentment: Celebrations in Zanskar and Drass, Protests in Sankoo and Shakar-Chiktan

By: Safina Qusar & Mohd Hassanain Ebadie

Elated by the announcement of granting five new districts in Ladakh, the Zanskar and Drass subdivisions resonated with chants of celebration. People danced joyfully at Jashn-e-Drass, a major celebration that saw participation from various political and religious leaders, setting aside religious, sectarian, and political differences. In contrast, a shutdown erupted in Sankoo, while Shakar-Chiktan expressed their displeasure over not being included i...

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LG Ladakh attends public gathering in Drass after district status announcement

Kargil, August 29, 2024: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retired), on Wednesday attended a public gathering in Drass as people celebrated the decision of granting district status to the region.

The HLG was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, Senior Superintendent of Police, Kargil, Shree Raam R and other officials.

The HLG received a grand welcome by the people of Drass who were happy and celebrating the d...

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Er. Punchok Tashi expresses gratitude to PM for creating Zanskar as new district

“Establishment of Zanskar as new district will pave way for a brighter future,” EC Tashi

Kargil, August 27, 2024: On behalf of people of Zanskar Sub Division, Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Er. Punchok Tashi today expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi-led Government for the historic decision to declare Zanskar as a new district in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

“This monumental announcement, made by Union Home Minister Shi Amit Sh...

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Breaking News: Amit Shah Announces Creation of Five New Districts in Ladakh

VoL Desk, Aug. 26: In a significant move aimed at enhancing governance and development in the union territory of Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced today that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to create five new districts.

This decision aligns with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of building a developed and prosperous Ladakh, stated the Home Minister in a post on social media platform X.

The newly announced districts are Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra...

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Drass Up in Arms, Demands Separate District Status

Vol Desk, Jan 12: In response to recent media reports suggesting the contemplation of creating separate districts in Ladakh for Zanskar and Nubra, the sub-division Drass has witnessed a surge in protests, demanding a separate district for their region as well.

On January 10, news circulated among the people of Ladakh that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh had discussed the formation of separate districts for Zanskar and Nubra with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) before the 2024 g...

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پارلیمانی انتخابات سے قبل مرکزی سرکار لداخ میں دونئے اضلاع اورچنددیگرانتظامی اکائیوں سے متعلق  اعلانات متوقع

 وی ایل میوز، 10 جنوری: ذرائع کے مطابق لیفٹیننٹ گورنر لداخ بی ڈی مشرا نے كل نئی دہلی میں مرکزی وزیر داخلہ امت شاہ سے ان قیاس آرائیوں کے درمیان ملاقات کی کہ ایم ایچ اے -اپیکس باڈی لیہ اورکرگل ڈیموکریٹک الائنس کے ساتھ بات چیت کا ایک اور دور شروع کرے گا۔ اور مرکزی حکومت لوک سبھا انتخابات سے قبل دو اضلاع اور چند دیگر .انتظامی اکائیوں سمیت یونین ٹیریٹری سے متعلق کچھ اہم اعلانات کرسکتی ہے

 ایم ایچ اے کے ایک ٹویٹ میں کہا گیا ہے کہ مشرا  نےكلمرکزی وزیر داخلہ سے ملاقات کی۔  میٹنگ میں کیا ہوا اس ک...

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Drass Town Unites in Bandh, Demands District Status

VoL Desk, July 14: Drass Town and its neighboring areas in Kargil District of Ladakh witnessed a complete shutdown on Thursday as the residents voiced their demand for district status.

A committee, representing various political, social, religious, transportation, and business organizations, called for the bandh in solidarity with the ongoing plea for district status.

As a result, all commercial establishments remained closed, and transportation services were suspended throughout the...

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