Kargil, May 19, 2025 – In a significant initiative to promote and preserve indigenous culture, the Department of Shina Regional Languages at Government Degree College (GDC) Drass organized a successful community tour to the village of Kaksar, District Kargil.
The programme was held under the leadership of Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal of GDC Drass, who has been a strong advocate for the preservation of Ladakh’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
The community interaction was led by t...
Kargil, May 19, 2025 – Government Degree College (GDC), Drass, in collaboration with the Association of Baltis in Himalayan Territories of Indus and the Balti Coordination Committee, Drass, organized a grand Felicitation Ceremony cum Cultural Event today. The program was aimed at celebrating and promoting the rich heritage of the Balti language and literature.
The event was graced by the presence of several distinguished personalities from Kargil district. The Guest of Honour, Padma Shri ...
Kargil, Dec 07, 2024: Govt. Degree College, Drass, today organized a high-altitude hike to Tololing Mountain as part of its High-Altitude Trekking Guide programme.
The trek, reaching elevations from 10,400 ft to 11,200 ft, offered students practical training in route navigation, altitude acclimatization, and sustainable trekking practices under the guidance of instructorSuhail Ahmad Bhat, High Altitude Trekking Guide Programme.
Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi, Principal of the college, lauded the...
Kargil, October 14, 2024: Students of Government Degree College (GDC) Drass today participated in a prestigious UT-level quiz competition organized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Jammu.
Leela Banoo and Rubina Jabeen, both 5th-Semester students, represented the Union Territory of Ladakh at Radisson Blu Jammu, competing against participants from various colleges and universities.
Although they did not secure top positions, their participation was recognized with certificates and c...
Kargil, May 17: Department of Physical Education, GDC Drass conducted a three-day yoga session yoga retreat for its students and faculty members from May 15 to May 17, 2024.
The retreat was aimed to promote the benefits of yoga for physical and mental well-being among the college community. The sessions included instruction on various yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation techniques.
The retreat was well-received by participants, who appreciated the op...
Kargil, May 11: Commissioner/Secretary, Higher Education/Technical Education and Social & Tribal Welfare Department, UT Ladakh, Padma Angmo Saturday visited Government Degree College (GDC), Drass.
She was accompanied by Additional Secretary, Higher Education, Imteeaz Kacho, Director College Affairs, Tashi Ldawa and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Drass, Vishal Atri.
In his welcome speech, Principal GDC, Drass, Dr. Amjad Ali Abassi highlighted the achievements of the college and highlig...
Kargil, April 15: The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program was held at Govt. Degree College Drass which witnessed an overwhelming response from participants. It was aimed to foster voter awareness and active participation in democratic process.
Led by the District Nodal Officer SVEEP in collaboration with the SVEEP committee, the program brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, each contributing to the collective goal of enhancing electoral lit...
Kargil, April 14, 2024: Principal, Government Degree College Drass flagged off the college’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams set to compete in University of Ladakh’s Inter-College Volleyball Tournament.
The team is led by Mohd Yassin (CDPE) of the college. The tournament will be held at EJM College Leh from 15-16 of April 2025.
The principal expressed his confidence in the team’s abilities, urging them to give their best and showcase their talent. He highlighted the importance of sp...
Kargil, Nov 17: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon presided over a meeting on shifting of Government Degree College, Drass to new campus.
The meeting was attended by Executive Councilor, PHE/I&FC, Kacho Mohammad Feroz, Executive Councilor Education/PDD, Zakir Hussain, Councilor Bimbhat, Abdul Wahid, Councilor Ranbirpora, Abdul Samad, Superintending Engineer Hydraulic Kargil, Maqbool Hussain, CEO Kargil, Principal Govt. Degree College, Drass, Executive Engineer PHE, Kargil,...
Kargil, August 29: Government Degree College Drass today conducted a workshop on “21st Century Employability Skills” to create awareness among its faculty. Stanzin Stamdin, Assistant Professor of English, who recently attended the Faculty Orientation Program, conducted by the Wadhwani Foundation on 21st Century Employability Skills, gave a detailed presentation about the aims and objectives of the course structure.
He talked at length about the Wadhwani Foundation, its role in acceleratin...
