CEC Kargil visits Matayen Drass to meet families affected by recent fire incident

Kargil, February 02, 2025: Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, along with Councillor Bhimabat Drass, Abdul Wahid, and SDM Drass, visited Matayeen Drass to meet the families affected by the recent fire incident.

The CEC assured them that all necessary assistance would be provided by LAHDC Kargil to support the affected families. 

During the visit, Dr. Akhoon also inspected the Zojila Pass and reviewed the current status of the road. He appre...

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EC Zakir Hussain visits GHS Thasgam, Hr. Sec. School Bhimbhat, Drass

Kargil, January 18, 2025: Executive Councilor Education, LAHDC, Kargil, Zakir Hussain today visited Government High School Thasgam and Higher Secondary School Bhimbhat Drass.

During the visit, the Executive Councillor was accompanied by Chief Education Officer Kargil. He visited Government High School Thasgam and Higher Secondary School Bhimbhat, Drass, and inspected the overall functioning of schools and the attendance of teachers.

The EC Education directed CEO Kargil to issue an orde...

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Parent-teacher meet, food festival held at MS Throngoss

Kargil, Dec 07, 2024: A successful parent-teacher meet and food festival was organized at MS Throngoss, bringing together esteemed guests, parents, and the local community. The event was collaboratively organized by the school, Village Education Committee (VEC), and community members.The program was attended by distinguished guests, including Councillor Bhimbhet, Abdul Wahid, SDM Drass, ZEO Drass, SHO Drass, Commanding Officer from Army, local elders and parents.The event aimed to foster a s...

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LG Ladakh inaugurates 4th LG Cup Horse Polo-2024 Tournament at Drass

Kargil, Nov 05, 2024: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) inaugurated the 4th LG Horse Polo Cup-2024 Tournament organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, at Goshan Stadium in Drass. The HLG also inaugurated the Horse Polo Stadium at Goshan, Drass, which was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 6.84 crore.

Speaking on the occasion, the HLG appreciated the organisers, players and the audience for participating in the LG Hor...

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New Districts Committee Visits Drass, Engages with Delegations on District Formation

Kargil, November 03, 2024: The New Districts Committee of Ladakh visited Drass, a subdivision of Kargil district, today to meet with local delegations and gather their perspectives on the proposed formation of new districts. The discussions took place at the Tourist Dak-Bungalow in Drass.

The committee, led by Chairman Shri Pramod Kumar Jain, included members Shri Kacho Asfandyar Khan, Shri Tsering Angchok, and Deputy Commissioner/CEO of LAHDC Kargil, Shri Shrikant Balasaheb Suse. They met wi...

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JD Youth Services & Sports reviews preparations for LG Horse Polo Cup 2024-25 in Drass

Kargil, November 02, 2024: Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, Ladakh today took a detailed review of 4th Edition of LG Horse Polo Cup 2024-2025 at Conference Hall, Drass.

During the meeting, he emphasized all the officers and officials to make the event successful. DYSSO Kargil gave a detailed briefing to the Joint Director regarding arrangements and conduct of the tournament to the Joint director.

He emphasized that the game should be played in a way that attracts tourists, he...

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Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh (Acting) Justice Tashi Rabstan reviews developmental works at Munsiff Court Complex, Drass

Kargil, September 19, 2024: The Hon’ble Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Acting), Justice Tashi Rabstan, today reviewed the ongoing developmental works at the Munsiff Court Complex in Drass. He was accompanied by the Member Secretary, J&K Legal Services Committee, Amit Gupta and Principal Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Justice MK Sharma.

During the visit, Justice Rabstan inspected the new court complex and directed the Assistant Executive Engineer of the Public Works Departmen...

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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 ...

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LG Mishra visits GDC Drass, inaugurates Hostel Block, Pickle Making Skill Centre, releases annual magazine

Kargil, August 29, 2024: Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor UT Ladakh, Brig. (Dr.) B.D Mishra (Retd.) and First Lady Smt. Neelam Mishra on Wednesday visited Govt. Degree College Drass where he inaugurated Hostel Block (Interim College) Residential Zone and Pickle Making Skill Centre.

On the occasion of inaugural ceremony, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor expressed happiness over the participation of girl students in large number than boys. He said the participation of girl students is necessary f...

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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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