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...
Kargil, Aug 12, 2024: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today held a meeting with concerned officers from Army, VIJAYAK and District Administration regarding the construction of NH-01 Drass-Pashkum road.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councilor, Revenue, LAHDC, Kargil, Kacho Mohammad Feroz; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse; Additional SP Kargil, Mujeeb ur Rehman; Brigadier Vinay Bhal; Chief Engineer VIJAYAK, Commander AK S...
Kargil, 22 July, 2024: At Community Health Center Drass, a team from Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) in collaboration with Medical and Social & Tribal Welfare Department Kargil, UT Ladakh, conduct an assessment camp for persons with disabilities (PwDs) and Senior Citizens.
Free bus service was provided by District Administration Kargil for beneficiaries from Kharboo to Drass. Around 50 beneficiaries took part in the camp and enrolled their details for devices ...
In a moving tribute to its veterans and the families of fallen soldiers, the Indian Army’s Forever in Operations Division organized a Vetran rally at the Kargil War Memorial, Kargil Helipad, to mark the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The event saw the participation of over 240 ex-servicemen and Veer Naries from Dras, Kaltsi, Biamah, Padum, and Kargil.
The rally aimed to honor the valiant soldiers of the Kargil War and address various issues faced by veterans and their families, i...
VoL Desk, July 11: Sukutiyal village in the Drass Subdivision, under the Bhimbat Councillor Constituency, is experiencing a severe shortage of drinking and irrigation water, according to a correspondence from the villagers to the Voice of Ladakh.
Residents have been forced to collect water from a spring located between 500 meters to 1 kilometer away from their homes. Additionally, some volunteers use their vehicles to transport water in 500-liter Sintex tanks to distribute among the neigh...
Vol Desk, May 24: Once again, bear breaks into animal shed at Thasgam, Drass that has caused loss of property and preyed a cow, stated the owner of the house in a telephonic conversation with Voice of Ladakh.
The cow was well grownup and newly bought at the cost of 54,000 rupees, stated the owner lamenting on his fate of such a huge loss.
Similar incident was also reported fifteen days ago in the neighborhood whereas per reports destroyed ration and caused huge loss to the family.
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Kargil, Feb 06: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse conducted tour of Drass subdivision in connection to review status of development works and snow clearance works on Srinagar-Leh Highway.
He was accompanied by Executive Engineer Mechanical, Mohd Hassan, Dy. SP Traffic, Manzoor Ahmed, Tehsildar Drass, SHO Drass, PHE Engineers and concerned BRO officers.
During the visit up to India Gate, the DC took stock of the snow clearance measures being undertaken by project Vij...
VoL Desk, Jan. 17: The Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh, Brig. (Dr) BD Mishra called on the delegation of Drass Sub-division comprising the Councilor Rambirpora, Abdul Samad, Councillor, Bhimbat, Abdul Wahid and other members. During the meeting the delegation put forth their demand before the LG.
During the meeting the delegation requested the LG for his intervention in giving District status to Drass Sub-division. Besides, they demanded for the promotion of winter tourism; extension of days ...
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...
Kargil, Jan 09: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Jaffer Akhoon along with senior officers visited Drass Sub Division to take assessment of various developmental and infrastructure works.
