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Town in Ladakh, India

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Dras: Town in Ladakh, India
Dras, also known locally in Shina as Himababs, Hembabs, or Humas, is a town and hill station, near Kargil in the Kargil district of the union territory of Ladakh in India. It is on the NH 1 between Zoji La pass and Kargil. A tourist hub for its high-altitude trekking routes and tourist sites, it is often called "The Gateway to Ladakh". The government's official spelling of the town's name is "Drass".

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PM Modi Defends Agnipath Scheme, Criticizes Congress Over Lies & Propoganda| VIDEO [Video]

PM Modi Defends Agnipath Scheme, Criticizes Congress Over Lies & Propoganda| VIDEO

On the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War, PM Modi paid tribute to martyrs in Drass, Ladakh, and defended the Agnipath scheme amidst opposition criticism. He accused detractors of historically..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:54Published
Kargil Chronicles Day 5: Riding Through History, From Dras to Kargil| Kargil War Memorial | Oneindia [Video]

Kargil Chronicles Day 5: Riding Through History, From Dras to Kargil| Kargil War Memorial | Oneindia

Day 5 of the journey commenced with an emotional walk led by Vishal Batra in Dras, paying homage to his brother, PVC Captain Vikram Batra, and visiting the poignant Kargil War Memorial. The day's..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 08:42Published

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