Srinagar/Jammu, April 28 -- Ladakh lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Monday notified the creation of five new districts of Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass, taking the total number of districts in the Union Territory to seven in addition to the existing Leh and Kargil. Saxena said that the decision, approved by the ministry of home affairs in August 2024, "aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a prosperous Ladakh." He said that the decentralisation would strengthen grassroots governance and ensure faster service delivery to remote areas, while opening new avenues for employment and entrepreneurship. Making the announcement on X, Saxena described it as a landmark moment for the region. "A historic day for L...