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¼ÛT.¾.Hðgå.Gż.ºhá¼ü REG ¼ÛT.¾.hÐGÅ.Gż.ºHá¼ü REG. No. JKENG/2013/55210 Rs. 15/- R EACH VOL. 7 ISSUE 13 PAGES 8 L ADAKH B ULLETIN July 16-31, 2019 Fortnightly Special Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas Page 4-5 Find us on FACEBOOK: Reach Ladakh Follow us on twitter: ReachLadakhBulletin Visit our website: www.reachladakh.com Brief News Defence Minister lights ‘Victory Flame’ Yarchos Chenmo begins with religious fervour DISCLAIMER to mark 20 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas Reach Ladakh does not take re- sponsibility for the contents of the Advertisements Display/classified published in this newspaper. The paper does not endorse the same. Readers are requested to verify the contents on their own before acting there upon. Reach Ladakh Correspondent mo would help to promote good tradi- tional practices and discourage ill prac- NUBRA: The nine-day lDumra Khadot tices like caste system and alcoholism. Yulsum Yarchos Chenmo begins with re- ligious fervour on July 15. In commemoration with Khadot Yarchos Chenmo, the Cultural Academy Leh has Subscribe to our You Tube Channel Reach Ladakh Correspondent tyrs and all along the journey and hom- Ven. Geshe Thupstan Rabgyas (Spiritu- organized a 5-day cultural training to the age will be paid to the heroes who fought al guidance of His Eminence Ling Rin- people of this area and to mark the occa- ‘Reach Ladakh’ to get all the latest NEW DELHI: Marking the 20th anni- updates from Ladakh and don’t forget valiantly for the Nation. poche) who was the chief guest on the sion, a cultural programme was present- versary of the Operation Vijay, Rajnath occasion hoped that Khadot Yarchos to click the notification bell Rajnath Singh along with Gen Bipin ed by the trainees. Cultural programme Singh, Defence Minister lit the Victory Chenmo would play a big role in high- Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, Subedar was also showcased by cultural troupes flame on July 14 at National War Memo- lighting the message of compassion, tol- Sanjay Kumar, Param Vir Chakra hand- of Pinchimik and Khalsar. rial. erance, peace and harmony taught by the ed over Victory flame to ace army shoot- People in huge number people attended The Victory Flame will pass through Buddha. Besides, it will further strength- er Subedar Jitu Rai who represented In- the opening ceremony of Khadot Yulsum nine major towns/ cities of North India en the communal harmony among all dia, as the first torch bearer. Yarchos Chenmo. Two reporters required at and finally culminate at the Karamb- the co-existing community. He made Reach Ladakh hoomi of the martyrs at the Kargil War The design of the Victory Torch has been a special mention about the generous President LBA Nubra and President Nu- Memorial, Drass on July 26. Carried out inspired by the grit, guts and glory dis- contribution of the Muslim community bra Muslim Association, Councilor Pan- Reach Ladakh is seeking application from played by the immortals who made su- of Nubra in organizing Khadot Yarchos aspirant reporters and journalists. The job by the Indian Army’s outstanding sports- amik Tsering Samdup, Councilor Deskit men and war heroes, the flame will be preme sacrifice for the motherland in the Chenmo and termed it as a rare example Tsering Wangchuk, Gobas and Pancha- is open for all; fresh graduates can also finest tradition of the Indian Army. The of communal harmony. apply. However, preferences will be given received by the Chief of the Army Staff. yat members of entire Nubra region were torch is made of copper, brass and wood also present. to applicants with mass communication The victory flame symbolizes the coales- Ven. Shadup Chamba, guest of honour and journalism as their eld of study. Good cence of the souls of the Kargil war mar- ...Continues on Page 2 said that the message of Yarchos Chen- writing skills and computer literacy are ma- jor requisite. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest or application and Curriculum Vitae to [email protected] or visit Available: Dragon table, Sofa table, our oce at Reach Ladakh, SkaraYokma, Centre table, Gur Gur, Bowl, Near Airport. If you have any further query Lucky Symbol, Flower pot & all or doubt, call us at 09858394403 kinds of wooden tables. Correction and clarification It is the policy of ‘Reach Ladakh Bul- letin’ to correct significant errors as soon as possible. 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Wangyal visited Chowkhang vihara, Jama a water audit report by July 20. penal monetary punishment. itude to BJP senior leader Thup- He said that community partici- was elected uncontested as the Masjid and Imam Bargha and took stan Chhewang for the guidance Pramod Jain enquired in detail pation has made obligatory and Avny Lavasa highlighted the 4th Chief Executive Councilor/ blessings. Later, he visited the provided to him in shaping his about the water-related issues in urged the officers to consider water problem at the implemen- Chairman LAHDC, Leh in the memorial stupa of his father Late political career. the district and the status of the people’s view in checking water tation level and informed about General Council Assembly held Sonam Wangyal ( former state meter system on water usage. stress at ground level. the difficulty in proper water at Council Secretariat on 2 July. Gyal stressed on ensuring a minister ) at Housing Colony to supply during winter months due cordial work atmosphere with pay homage to the departed leader. He stressed on charging fees for The officers were asked to en- Avny Lavasa, DC/CEO, LAH- to extreme cold temperature. She a common goal towards achiev- water usage by implementing a sure uninterrupted water supply DC, Leh convened the proceed- On this occasion, MP Lada- requested for some cost-effective ing development targets well on metering system at the earliest in the winter season and to have ings of the election of new CEC, kh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, technical support from SWRRA time. He urged all the councillors possible in Leh. The engineers department vision based on a Hill Council, Leh. MLC, Leh Chering Dorjey, Gen- in addressing the issue. of both ruling and opposition were asked to ensure availabili- modern, purposive, futuristic eral Secretary Organization BJP Stanzin Phuntsog, Councilor parties to work in a united man- ty, quality, reliability, and func- and professional approach. She informed that from July 9 J&K, Ashok Kaul, State Gen. Skurbuchan proposed the name ner with the intention to serve tionality of the metering hard- water fees will be collected from Secretary BJP, Dr. Narendra He asked to prepare a data-based of Gyal P Wangyal for the vacant the people of their region. He ware considering its feasibility consumers on a flat rate till the Singh, and BJP workers head- report on groundwater avail- post of Chairman /CEC LAH- asserted that Deputy Commis- relevant to the district. Also, he metering system doesn’t get in- ed by District President Dorjey ability, glaciers, lakes, springs, DC, Leh and seconded by Ven. sioner is like the bridge between directed to regularize the illegal stalled. Wangchuk were present. hydraulic water and to conduct Hill Council and Administration connections and to give new Lobzang Nyantak, Councilor a water body census. The Super- and urged DC, Leh to ensure After the election, a two-minute connections only on the installa- Upper Leh which was supported by all the councillors of BJP.
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