Deputy Commissioner Drass visits PGCIL Grid Station, Interacts with staff

Drass, May 14, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today visited the Grid Station of Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) in Drass today to take stock of the functioning, overall infrastructural position of the station and the power supply scenario. He was accompanied by Superintendent of Police Drass, Ishtiyaq Kacho (JKPS) and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS). They were welcomed by officials of PGCIL including Asif Amin, Deputy General ...

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DC Drass visits various locations to inspect developmental works

Drass, May 12, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho today conducted an inspection of the Indoor Stadium of Youth Services & Sports Department in Ranbirpur to take stock of the available infrastructure and assess the facilities being provided. He was received by Zonal Physical Education Officer (ZPEO), Drass and his staff. 

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner took a round inside the Indoor Stadium and inquired about facilities being provided to sports per...

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DC Drass inspects healthcare facilities in SDH; Meets various delegations in Office

Drass, May 04, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today visited the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) of Drass to assess the position of healthcare services and facilities. He was accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, Vishal Atri (JKAS) and was welcomed by the Block Medical Officer (BMO) of Drass Dr. Sajjad Hussain and other staff. 

The Deputy Commissioner inspected various sections of the hospital including the General OPD, Drugs Store, Labour R...

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Khidmat-e-Awaam Outreach Programme Held at Matayen Drass

Drass, April 08, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A public outreach programme titled “Khidmat-e-Awaam” was successfully organized today at Matayen in Drass Subdivision of Kargil District, witnessing significant participation from local residents as well as officials from various government departments.

The programme was organized by the District Administration with the objective of promoting good governance and ensuring the delivery of government services at the doorstep of the people. The initiative...

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Archery Tournament organized by Chums Sports Club concludes at Drass

Kargil, December 21/ VOL News Desk/ The final match of the Archery Tournament, organized by Chums Sports Club, Chokiyal, was held today at Toko Playground with great enthusiasm.

The Hon’ble Councillor, Bhimbat Constituency, Mr. Abdul Wahid, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest during the closing ceremony. The final match was played between Chums Sports Club and Goshen Sports Club, in which Chums Sports Club emerged victorious by a narrow margin of one point, with scores of 63 to 62.

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Two New Toy Libraries Opened in Drass by Humas Upliftment Organization

VOL News Desk/ Humas Upliftment Organization, with the generous support of Toymate Educational Toys and Games, established its 2nd and 3rd Toy Libraries of the month at Government Middle School Chowkiyal, Drass and Himbas Public School, Drass under its ongoing Kindergarten Development Project.

The Toy Libraries in both schools were inaugurated by the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Drass, Mr. Mohd Ibrahim, in the presence of Chairperson Zakir Hussain, Vice Chairman Khursheed Ahmad, General...

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Human-animal conflicts addressed at National Wildlife Week 2025 event held at Drass

Kargil, Oct 04/ VOL News Desk/ On the third day of the National Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations, the Wildlife Protection Division, Kargil, organized a series of educational and interactive programmes at Government Middle School, Bhimbet, and Government Degree College, Drass.

At Bhimbet, the wildlife staff sensitized students on issues related to human–animal conflict and facilitated a field visit for brown bear sighting, providing them with firsthand exposure to wildlife conservation prac...

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CEC Kargil Inaugurates Free Crash Course for KSSRB & LSSRB Aspirants at Drass

Kargil, Sep 8/ VOL News Desk/ Government Degree College (GDC) Drass, in collaboration with the Drass Administration and sponsored by Councillors of Rambirpora and Bhimbet constituencies, today inaugurated a Free Crash Course and Mentoring Programme for KSSRB and LSSRB aspirants of the Drass region.

Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, attended the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest. The event was also graced by Councillor Abdul Wahid (Bhimbet...

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LG Cup Horse Polo Tournament 2025 concludes at Drass 

Kargil, Aug 28/ VOL News Desk/ The LG Cup Horse Polo Tournament 2025 concluded with great enthusiasm at Drass, with Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta and Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon graced the event. 

Their presence at the historic ground was marked by an impassioned address in which the CEC underlined the cultural legacy and pride associated with the traditional sport of horse polo in Ladakh.

Dr. Jaffer Akh...

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Hearts Heavy, Homage Paid: LG, First Lady Moved by Soldiers’ Last Letters at Drass

Drass, Aug 28/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today paid heartfelt homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation at the Drass War Memorial. Accompanied by his wife, Smt Bindu Gupta, the Lt Governor offered floral tributes at the memorial and observed a solemn silence in remembrance of the martyrs.

The Lt Governor, along with his wife, turned emotional with moist eyes while witnessing the Soldiers’ Last Letters and Pictures...

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