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Find us on FACEBOOK: Reach Ladakh Follow us on twitter: ReachLadakhBulletin Visit our website: www.reachladakh.com Brief News Leh celebrates 70th Republic Day with solemnity Dawa Dolma & Rigzin Wangmo sector, 11170 Kisan Credit Cards with a huge subsidy issued among the youths of Leh: Celebration of 70th Republic day DISCLAIMER the district. Reach Ladakh does not take re- began with the hoisting of tricolor na- sponsibility for the contents of the tional flag by Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, “Culturally, Ladakh has a unique and Advertisements Display/classified CEC/ Chairman LAHDC, Leh on Janu- distinct culture that needs to preserve published in this newspaper. The ary 26 at Pologround. not only by the older generation but also younger generation. LAHDC Leh has paper does not endorse the same. Addressing the gathering at polo ground, achieved to put up Sowa Rigpa as rec- Readers are requested to verify the Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said that Re- ognized Ayush through legislation in the contents on their own before acting public day is a moment to remember the state Assembly and it honors the wisdom there upon. freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi of more than 360 Amchis including 30 and Bhagat Singh who sacrificed their number of degree holder’, he added. lives to free from Britishers. Also, Milk Pasteurization Plant opens up remember the first President of India Dr. In the education sector, he mentioned in Agling Rajendra Prasad who lead the free India the sanction of Cluster University for Leh: To make the Milk Pasteurization Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, CEC/ Chairman LAHDC, Leh addressing the public during 70th and architect of India Constitution Dr. Republic day celebration at Pologround, Leh. Ladakh with headquarters in Leh to pro- Plant functional in Agling, a Memoran- Bhim Rao Ambedkar who gave the pre- mote higher education in the region, and dum of Agreement (MOA) was signed cious gift of Indian Constitution on 26th that Leh is planning to extend Leh airport creation of 99 posts including doctors the appointment of separate Rector and by Avny Lavasa,DC, Leh and the Direc- January, 1950. terminal and also to increase the num- and paramedical staff are under process. delinking the examination schedule of tor, Airport Authority of India on Janu- Degree College Leh with Uni- He highlighted the developmental and ber of airplanes by 2021. The Northern He also talked about the recently estab- ary 25. versity. financial achievements of LAHDC; Leh Grid power transmission from Srinagar lished Dialysis Unit in SNM Hospital Airport Authority of India provided ₹50 resulted in the last five years under the to Leh, 220 KV is expected to function Leh under Pradhan Mantri National Di- To resolve the transfer problem of local Lakh under Corporate Social Responsi- leadership of PM Narendra Modi. He from February 9, 2019, with the inaugu- alysis Program which is currently func- police personnel, he said that the State bility (CSR) for the Milk Pasteurization mentioned that under Prime Minister De- ration by PM Narendra Modi. tioning benefitting a number of kidney Govt. has sanctioned a new Police battal- Plant. patients. velopment Programme, ₹ 80,000 crores He said that ₹ 272 crores worth 19 MW ion in Leh and hoped that with the efforts Avny Lavasa issued instruction to the was released to the State and out of Hydro Project of -Shayok is in He also informed about 1000 metric ton of present Hill Council more battalions concerned department to quickly devise which about ₹ 25,000 crores was allot- progress. Under Swachh Bharat Mission, cold storage plant at a cost of ₹ 10.71 are likely to sanction. ted for development of the twin district a workable plan to make the plant func- project ‘Tsangda’ waste management crore, 75 percent of the project was com- District Employment and counseling of Ladakh which includes ₹ 9,000 crores tional. and segregation is successfully imple- pleted; ₹ 5.50 crore were sanctioned centre, Leh, Attaullah Khan, Naib Tehsil- for Zojila Tunnel, ₹ 5,000 crore for La- mented in rural and semi-rural areas of under 13th Finance and the remaining ₹ dar, Global Himalayan, Safai walas of chulung-La and Tunnel, ₹ . Also, ₹12.62 crore has been 6.18 crore is kept under the languishing Municipal Committee; Alamder Health 1,700 crores for Nimoo-- J&K Police Ice-Hockey sanctioned by Govt. of India for the Ice project. Services, NGO, Leh;Mohammad Issa tournament starts in Leh Road. hockey stadium. He also talked about the improvement Head Constable, JKP; Jigmet Desal, Or- Leh: With the participation of 8 men and Talking about sanctioning of ₹ 480 Crore Talking about the health sector, he said of agriculture by introducing soil health derly, DC office; Ghulam Mussa, Health 4 women teams, J&K Police Ice-Hock- for the construction of airport terminal that the capacity of SNM Hospital bed card and so far 5,493 cards have already and Dorje Angchuk, musician were pre- ey Tournament, 2019 was started from and bay extension, ₹ 323 Crore contract has been upgraded from 150 to 300 been distributed among the farmers. To sented district award for their dedication January 28 at Ice hockey rink, Karzoo. has already been awarded. He informed beds by the Governor of J&K State and encourage youths towards the agriculture and bringing change. Rigzin Samphel, Secretary Tourism J&K in presence of Sargun Shukla, SSP, Leh inaugurated the five day long tour- celebrates 70th Republic Day with zeal IHAI National Ice Hockey Championship, 2019 concludes nament. J&K women team and All India Police Sports Control Board (ITBP) men In an opening match, women team of team clinches champion trophy SECMOL defeated Heshut by 14-0 goals whereas in men team, Lalok de- feated Chuchot by scoring 7-2 goals.

Correction and clarification It is the policy of ‘Reach Ladakh Bul- letin’ to correct significant errors as soon as possible. Please specify the edition, date, news item or the article. You can contact at 9858394403 or email at [email protected]. Feroz Ahmed Khan, Chairman/CEC LAHDC, Kargil after hoisting the National tricolor flag All communication must carry the full during the 70th Republic Day celebration at Khree Sultan Chow Sports Stadium, Kargil. postal address and telephone numbers. J&K women team the winner of 6th IHAI National Ice Hockey championship. Reach Ladakh Correspondent opmental activities underway and plans in , he said that the council Kargil: With patriotism and great en- is fully committed towards the overall thusiasm, the 70th Republic Day was Stanzin Dasal the championship successful and also development of the district in all sectors promoting the sports despite of many each adakh ulletin celebrated on January 26 at Khree Sultan Leh: J&K women team and All India R L B and several important initiatives are un- challenges.Talking about the importance Chow Sports Stadium. Police Sports Control Board (ITBP) men Owner, Publisher & Printer: derway. of sports she assured the administration Feroz Ahmed Khan, Chairman/CEC team won the IHAI National Ice hock- Tundup Dorjey He spoke about various developmental support in making the sport events suc- LAHDC, Kargil hoisted the national tri- ey championship, 2019 on January 27 at Editor: Rinchen Angmo Chumikchan work in Health, Public Works, Tourism, cessful. color. new Ice hockey rink near NDS stadium. Youth Services, and Sports, Rural De- Harjinder Singh, General Secretary, Assistant Editor: Stanzin Dasal The final women match was played be- Congratulating people on the 70th Re- velopment sectors. Under Prime Min- Ice Hockey Association of India said, tween J&K and Delhi. J&K team scored Reporters: Rigzin Wangmo, public Day, Feroz Ahmed Khan recalled ister Development Package (PMDP), “Though we are lacking in many other 3 -1 goal. And in men’s match, All In- Dawa Dolma the contributions of the Constitution ₹47 crore sanctioned for the completion facilities but the rink is of international dia Police Sports Control Board (ITBP) Sales & Marketing: Tsering Morup makers and supreme sacrifices of the na- of remaining works of the 200 bedded standard. It’s good to see maximum par- scored 3 goals against 2 goals by Army tional heroes who laid down their lives hospital at Kurbathang. Out of the total ticipation every year for the champion- Published at: for the country. He hailed the services of amount of ₹7 crore have been released Sports Control Board (Ladakh Scouts). Reach Ladakh, Skara Yokma, Airport ship and with the growing competition the Army, paramilitary forces and police and work on the project is likely to be Road, near Councillor Quarter The championship was organised by Ice things will definitely improve in the fu- Contact: 9858394403 in guarding the frontiers of the country completed within the next two years. Hockey Association of India and Avny ture.” in harsh weather and for maintaining In Public Works sector, he said that un- Lavasa, DC, Leh was the Chief Guest on Printed at: peace, order and internal security in the It is the 8th IHAI Men National Cham- der Central Road Funds (CRF) work on the occasion. Kaizen Offset Pvt Ltd, country. pionship in which 10 teams representing 3 DISDC Complex, Okhla Industrial the construction of various roads in the Avny Lavasa congratulated all the teams, ...Continues on Page 2 Area, Phase – I, New Delhi – 20 Highlighting the achievements, devel- ...Continues on Page 3 organisers and supporters for making 2 | February 1-15, 2019 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

Hill Council, Leh felicitates State Awardees Leh observes National Voters Day Voter’s pledge to uphold the democratic traditions and dignity of the country through free, fair and peaceful elections

Reach Ladakh Correspondent Balti folk singer for State award. which one can easily understand. Leh: The state awardees in the Jamyang Tsering Namgyal He also lauded the Women Ice field of literature and sports, counted the remarkable contri- Hockey team of Leh who despite Tsering Wangdus Lonpo, Writ- bution of Dr. Norboo in the field many challenges represented er/Translator and Women Ice of medicine during in-service as India at the international level Hockey team of Leh were given well as after the retirement. He bringing name and fame for en- an official reception by Jamyang said that people of Ladakh are tire Ladakh. Tsering Namgyal, Chairman/ lucky to have such a great phy- Speaking on the occasion, Tser- CEC, LAHDC, Leh on January sician. Reach Ladakh Correspondent Talking about the Voter-verifiable paper audit trail ing Wangdus extended grati- 28 at Council Secretariat. (VVPAT), Avny Lavasa said that VV PAT is a new Highlighting the contribution tude to the LAHDC, Leh for the Leh:The 9th National Voters Day was observed with device attached to the EVM which will introduce Hill Council, Leh also congrat- of Tsering Wangdus in Ladakhi honour. He appealed youths of huge participation of young enthusiastic voters on during the upcoming Lok Sabha election. She em- ulated and appreciated veteran literature, he said that one of the Ladakh to come forward in the January 25 at New Ice Hockey Stadium. phasised upon the voters to make them fully educat- Physician Dr. Tsering Norboo uniqueness of his writings and field of literary with knowledge Highlighting the importance of the day, Avny Lav- ed in operating the voting machines. for achieving Padma poetry is the use of simple La- in Bhoti. asa, DC/ District Election Officer, Leh said that the Shree award and Sherine Fatima, dakhi language with local flavor She further added that every single vote is important main objective is to encourage voters to take part to further strengthen the foundation of our democrat- enthusiastically in the democratic process. She ap- ic system and therefore everyone must exercise their pealed the voters to use their voting rights and also voting franchise. become ambassadors to mobilize their family mem- Former CEC, Dr. Sonam Dawa remembered on bers, relatives and neighbors to become an important A demonstration on voter’s pledge ceremony to part of our democratic system. uphold the democratic traditions and dignity of the first death anniversary country through free, fair and peaceful elections was Aimed at facilitating the voters, the Election Com- Hill Council, Leh dedicates Housing Colony park in his honour also carried out. mission of India has taken several initiatives in- cluding a helpline no. 1950. The voters can get any Meanwhile, the programmes of National Voters’ termed Late Dr. Sonam Dawa a to our beloved leader”, he added. kind of information and clarification related to the Day also conducted at Khaltsi, , and dynamic administrator and a vi- Jamyang Tsering Namgyal felt election. Sub Divisions. sionary leader. the need of making the day an He said that during Late Dr. annual feature to remember and Dawa 2-year term as CEC, Leh highlight the life and deeds of district has witnessed tremen- Late Dr. Sonam Dawa, thus, in- Hill Council, Leh, gears up to implement dous momentum in every sphere spiring the future generation. of development. Apart from up- A galaxy of personalities, rela- holding the dignity and sancti- constructive policies in education system tives of departed leader, heads ty of LAHDC, he gave prompt Common academic calendar for both Govt. and private schools to be introduced of various religious, political and governance at all level accom- social organisations paid rich plishing the developmental aspi- including typing test failing to which they will be tribute. rations of the people and set an placed under the peripheral category. Reach Ladakh Correspondent example for other leaders in the Dorjey Angchuk, BJP President, While reviewing the 10th and 12th Board exam Leh: Remembering Dr. Sonam way of working. Leh, Advocate Naseer, Nominat- results, he said that an opportunity is given to all ed Councillor, Rigzin Spalbar, Dawa, Former Chairman and “Dedicating the park in honour the concerned subject teachers to prepare students Former CEC, Rinchen Namg- CEC on his first death anniver- of Dr. Sonam Dawa is a small for a supplementary exam scheduled in February yal, Vice President, LBA, Col. sary, Hill Council Leh dedicated token of respect and people from 2019. If the students do not perform well, strict Lobzang Nima, representative of the new park of Housing Colony all walks of life should follow action against the HODs, Principals, Headmasters Anjuman Imamia and Councilor in honour of him on January 26. the path of dedication, sincerity and concerned subject teachers will be taken. recounted the dynamism, and hardworking shown by late Addressing the gathering, vitality, and heartiness of late Dr. Regarding transfer policy of education department CEC. This will be a true tribute Jamyang Tsering Namyal, CEC Sonam Dawa. based on point system, he reiterated the Council will not tolerate politics over education at any cost. He assured that the transfer policy of teachers will IHAI National Ice Hockey Championship, 2019 concludes be unbiased in every respect. To ensure transparen- cy and accountability, the website of the Education Reach Ladakh Correspondent Department Leh will also be launched shortly. Leh: Department of Education, LAHDC, Leh all set Konchok Angmo briefed about the 'Happiness Curric- to implement a number of innovative and construc- ulum' and said a team of education department visited tive policies from the new academic session. Delhi and had a fruitful interaction with Delhi Govt. The decision was taken during the review meeting recently. A power point presentation in this regard will of the department convened by Jamyang Tsering be given to Council in a few days. Also, she informed Namgyal, CEC on January 22. that good quality furniture for the Govt schools has been purchased from the unspent plan fund. Konchok Angmo, Chief Education Officer, Leh in- formed that the common school academic calendar Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said that the furniture 2018-19 for both Govt. and private schools are all will be given to far-flung schools of Changthang set to publish. Also, an expert committee for intro- and Singey Lalok area first and other schools will ducing supplementary textbook 'Heritage of Lada- be covered later. kh' is also constituted, and the department is trying The progress of ongoing free winter tuition in 13 to introduce gradually. The textbook will cover his- schools of Leh district namely Govt. Girls High- tory, cultural heritage, politics, geography, flora and er Secondary School, Leh, Govt. Middle School All India Police Sports Control Board (ITBP) men team winner of the 8th IHAI National Ice Hockey Championship. fauna of Ladakh to make students aware of Ladakh. Leh, Diet Hostel Leh, Kamptsen near Druk Jamyang Tsering Namgyal also reviewed the on- Auto Zone, Govt. Higher Secondary School, Ny- ...Continued from Page 1 participated. onship. He said, “The boys have going computer training for the 30 ministerial oma, , , , Sakti, Govt. High practiced hard to win the cham- staff of education department at NIELIT Leh. The School Gongma, Domkhar Dho, Tayak- states of J&K, Haryana, Himach- For women, it is the 6th IHAI pionship. They were also trained training was conducted to upgrade the efficiency so shi, and Tia were also reviewed. al Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Delhi, National Championship in which in Delhi for a month. Also, this that lecturers, masters, and teachers attached and Maharashtra, Telangana, Chan- 4 states including J&K, Delhi, Exposure tour of topper students being organised by year we have won the CEC tro- compelled to do ministerial duties at the Education digarh and the teams of Army Maharashtra and Chandigarh Education Dept. Leh, progress of Bridge Course for phy also.” Department and DIET could be relieved. Sports Control Board(Ladakh took part. drop out students under State Open School (SOS), In the end, trophies and medals Scouts) and All India Police JP Yadav, DIG, ITBP expressed He further added that after completion of the train- ongoing training for in-service teachers at DIET, were distributed to the players. Sports Control Board (ITBP) his joy over winning the champi- ing, the ministerial staffs have to pass basic exam Leh were also assessed. Reach Ladakh Bulletin February 1-15, 2019 | 3

Administration gears up to start SVEEP awareness CEC reviews progress on Leh Airport Terminal programme for 2019 elections in Leh and milk pasteurisation plant The new air terminal, extended over a 2000 sq km with five bays, will be completed Avny Lavasa asked the offi- cers for holding more and more by 2021, says Airport Authority Director, Leh awareness campaigns in Leh and other sub-divisional headquar- ters. Several steps towards motiva- tion and mobilization of voters in the election process have been curved out including, skit shows, radio & TV programs, and talks. The programs of National Vot- er’s Day on January 25 were also Reach Ladakh Correspondent activate the Systematic Voters’ finalised. Education and Electoral Partic- Leh: To ensure better dissemi- ipation (SVEEP) programme in Moses Kunzang, ADC, Deputy nation of information about vot- Reach Ladakh Correspondent Taking serious note over the two days. Also, Rural Develop- the district on January 22. District Election Officer, Leh, ing in the upcoming Lok Sabha delay in execution of infrastruc- ment and PHE Department for Chief Education Officer, Leh, Leh: To review the work prog- election, Avny Lavasa, District To motivate the voters with more tural work needed to set up milk compound walling at the plant and all other concerned officers ress of milk pasteurization plant Election Officer, Leh asked to participation through SVEEP, pasteurization plant in Spituk site within a month time and were present. in Leh, Project Tsang-Da’, Solid Agling, Jamyang sets deadline drilling of the submersible pump Waste Management Center in to the concerned agencies for the within 15 days respectively. Diskit, Jamyang Tsering Namg- completion of work so that milk yal, CEC convened meeting with While reviewing Leh Airport Gyal P Wangyal inspects footbridge work over Indus pasteurization machine can be the concern officials on January Terminal work progress, Sonam brought to Leh and operate at the 22 at Council Secretariat. Norboo, Director Airport Au- earliest. thority Leh informed that out of Mumtaz Hussain, EC Cooperative, Dr. Mohd Iqbal, Chief Animal total ₹ 480 crore project, ₹ 323 Sonam Norboo, Director Airport Husbandry Officer was directed crore works has been allotted so Authority, Leh Dr. Mohd Iqbal, to complete all the paper works far. The new air terminal extend- Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, for signing Memorandum of ed over a 2000 sq km with five Sultan Tak, Deputy Registrar Co- Agreement (MoA) with Airport bays will be completed by 2021. operative Leh were present. Authority of India in the next 10 dead in Khardongla avalanche incident er vehicle. Digging work in the area triggered the avalanche, thus burying all ten people under Reach Ladakh Correspondent bridge within a week time to While inspecting the dismantling snow. ease the commuters. work of the old bridge, Gyal P : With the disman- Wangyal directed Xen. Con- To enquire about the accident a tling of Choglamsar bridge for a Updating the work progress, struction to speed up the disman- team of Assistant Labour Com- 60m span double line bridge, Gyal Tsering Paldan and Executive tling work so that construction missioner and Tehsildar, Leh P Wangyal, Deputy Chairman in- Engineer REW Skalzang Dor- of a new bridge could start at the was appointed by Avny Lavasa, spected the construction work of a jey said that iron pipes are being earliest. DC, Leh. footbridge on January 24. drilled 10 foot from the base of river water into the earth us- The dismantling work of the Ghulam Nabi Tak, Assistant La- The footbridge is being con- ing a submersible pump drill- bridge was started in the second bour Commissioner said, “We structed by Rural Dev. Dept. ing machine truck to ensure a week of December 2018 and Stanzin Dasal the team of SDRF, Army, GREF, have taken the statements from Leh. strong base for the bridge. When since then people of Choglamsar and volunteers. HAL, drivers of the tippers and Khardongla: Ten people died completed besides commuters, and Chuchot are complaining concern people. The report is Gyal P Wangyal directed Tsering after an avalanche hit at Khar- The deceased hailing from two-wheeler vehicles can also about the delay in launching of already submitted to the Deputy Paldan, ACD Leh and concerned dongla pass, the highest motor- region was hired by cross the bridge. the new footbridge. Commissioner”. contractor to complete the foot- able road around 7 in the morn- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ing on January 18. (HAL) to collect snow. Accord- “We have also taken up with the ing to the sources, HAL required Labour Department for the com- Rescuers pulled out nine dead snow for a helicopter trial land- pensation under Labour Contract Kargil celebrates 70th Republic Day with zeal bodies and the body parts of the ing for which 10 people, two Act and Employees compensa- last person so far. tippers and a Scorpio was hired. tion act to the family of the de- ...Continued from Page 1 in place so that the deserving candidates get their due rights. Proceedings under 174 CrPC are The team left towards K-top area ceased’, he added. district is going on at a total cost of ₹120 crore. initiated. early morning to load snow to He said that the Council is fully committed to aug- Governor Satya Pal Malik an- 23 new schemes worth₹ 220 crore have been sanc- Leh. After loading one tipper menting the education sector in the district and is The rescue operation continued nounced an ex-gratia relief of ₹ 5 tioned under Prime Minister Gram Sadak Yojana with snow, the mishap occurred working on a roadmap to bring the most important for eight days till January 25 by Lakh to the families of deceased. (PMGSY). Feroz Khan informed that efforts are when they were loading anoth- changes in the sector. being made to execute work on the construction of Kargil Zanskar National Highway during the next Promotion of winter sports, provision of financial financial year. assistance to the students belonging to the BPL category who are preparing for competitive exam- 17 boxers to represent Leh district in state To provide residential facilities to the students of inations, and progress of solar and hydel projects far-off villages studying in Kargil, he informed that by Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency work on the construction of Eklavya Model Resi- championship (KREDA) was also highlighted. dential School is going on at a cost of ₹16 crore. Reach Ladakh Correspondent Also, ₹ 37 crores have been sanctioned for the He also hailed the efforts of the media fraternity in Leh: 17 boxers including both completion of the pending construction work of In- the district for their role in highlighting the devel- boys and girls to represent Leh ternational Ice Hockey Rink at Kurbathang. opmental activities and the issues and grievances district in the state championship of the public. Projects including the possession of land for con- scheduled to be held from Febru- struction of Kargil Bhawan at Dwarka New Delhi He urged the media persons to refrain from sen- ary 9 to 11 in Jammu. at the cost of ₹2 crore, construction of the first ever sationalism and negative news reporting besides One month boxing camp for both museum in the district worth ₹6 crore, construction to strengthen the institution of media as the fourth boys and girls by head coach of Kendriya Vidyalaya at and Girls Hos- pillar of democracy. Zia-Ul-Hassan was organised tel through Tribal Affairs Department in Jammu Contingents of Jammu and Kashmir Police, NCC, by J&K Sports Council at In- was also highlighted. Army, civil band parties and government and pri- door stadium Leh. The coaching Also, he expressed gratitude to the Governor Ad- vate educational institutions participated in the camp started from December 25 ministration for sanctioning Cluster University for march past. Colorful cultural programmes were till January 25. Ladakh region, filling up of the 52 vacant posts of also presented by the artists of Cultural Academy Travelling expenditure of the state-level championship the In District open championship doctors in Kargil district and the kick start of the and students of various Government and private players for the state champion- players will qualify for the na- held on November 13 and 14, Srinagar Leh Transmission Line. educational institutions. ship was funded by Phuntsog tional trials. The scanning of the 120 players took part from Leh. Gyamdu, M.D, Taru Enterprises players for S.R.O in Jammu And Highlighting the unemployment issue, he said in- Mementoes and certificates among the employ- Out of which 35 players were Leh and the boarding and lodg- Kashmir Police Boxing team and terviews for filling up of the vacant posts in differ- ees of various departments, meritorious students, qualified for the state camp and ing by Avny Lavasa, DC, Leh. B.S.F Boxing team will be held ent departments shall be conducted in near future. members of NGOs, volunteers and individuals for based on the performance the fi- during the tournament by their Based on their performance in Also, a transparent recruitment process shall be put their extraordinary work was presented. nal 11 were shortlisted. coaches. 4 | February 1-15, 2019 Fortnightly Special Reach Ladakh Bulletin

EXPERT TALK There is a need for everyone to treat the problem as a community animal to the clinic which is worth appreciating. problem rather than playing blame games. Also, there is a need for 24/7-helpline number of Live to Rescue is 9622252485. Feel free to more compassion towards the voiceless poor creatures. call in need of help in case of injured animals and vet ambulance. Solution Stray Dogs Menace and Solution • There is no as such rapid or instant solution but the most wide- • Adoption is the best solution to prevent stray dogs menace in town. ly adopted solution is the Animal Birth Control programme but it We have a living example of AmaTsogpa who took the roles of SPCA in Leh takes times. initiative and people of Sku Markha for adopting dogs. • The ferocious street dogs can be shifted to shelter. "Adopt and don't By Dawa Dolma • Providing shelter during harsh winter to homeless and foodless shop" is a campaign slogan to promote adopting pets from shelters, animals. rather than buying them from pet stores. Dr. Stanzin Thakchot, Veterinary Assistant • Donating food is another alternative to give them better food rather Surgeon, Leh: Society for Prevention of Cruel- • One dog one household should be the policy if we want to see a than eating trashes in the landfill and other areas. ty against Animals (SPCA) is a worldwide orga- visible change on the ground. nization that has branches all across the country. • People should inform the dog catchers or team if they see any kind In Leh, it is recently formed. of female animals giving birth in the streets. We will sterilize and Dr. Shakil Ahmed, Livestock Development The members of the society run day to day ac- release them in the same street. Officer, Chuchot: Setting up of SPCA in town tivities through the teams including media team, is extremely significant and vital need for an- adoption of stray animals’ team, education/ Rigzin Dorjey, Project Coordinator, Live to imal welfare services. It is a voluntary body awareness team and fundraising team. It has set up its own yearly tar- Rescue: Live to Rescue is a non-profit organi- supported by the district government, which get with monthly meetings to review day to day activities and targets. zation which was established in July 2014 with plays a major role in rescuing sick abandoned an initial idea to take care of the dogs that are animals to home and rehabilitate. Before SPCA, animal husbandry played an important role in the wel- injured, diseased and to control the menace in fare of stray animals like dogs, bulls, donkeys, and cows. The depart- During a meeting which was held in Novem- town. But presently along with the dogs, we ment started the project of Animal Birth Control programme with the ber, we have passed a resolution and decided to put forward some are also taking care of other animals that are help of Municipal Committee Leh, Live to Rescue and Vets beyond works that can be achieved within a year. I think the most important injured and sick. The animals are treated at the Borders, Australia. Moreover, having SPCA in Leh would definite- role is to raise awareness among the public through social media, animal clinic in Changspa under the supervision of veterinary. ly boost the existing animal welfare activities and bring a wind of airing radio programs and hosting TV talk shows and also educating change in the community. The animals are taken care well with food, shelter, and hygiene. In students in various schools in the summer as how to be animal lov- summers, we give them bath to keep away from communicable dis- ers and animal companion. Equally, distributing pamphlets and also Stray dogs menace has been discussed a lot and animal husbandry ease but unfortunately, it cannot be done in the winter. people need to educate regarding SPCA Acts and provisions. department has taken an active part in checking the exploding popu- lation of dogs. One of the most important effects of the sterilization is Sterilization is also done to reduce the number of stray dogs in Leh. The future prospect of SPCA is to create awareness. Public aware- reducing the number of puppies and over populating dogs. We catch, The animals are kept under doctor prescription and advice. Also, we ness is important, we believe in changing humans into animal lovers sterilize and release them in the same area as they have got a territo- come across many visitors who ask to keep their pets in the centre and work towards their welfare. Being a human being, we should be rial behavior. during winters as they go away. Such cases are not considered until compassionate about all sentient beings as stray animals and dogs and unless the pets are sick or injured. Many are very inhumane, they are also living being. It is our responsibilities and duty. More than 3,500 dogs were sterilized in the last five years but the leave their pets on the riverbank and we end up providing shelter. situation is grave if we go to the villages near army camps. Dogs pro- Solution duce 4-6 pups twice in a year with an average life span of 12 years. Ironically, many people complain against dog attacks but when we • Sterilization is important as it makes an animal docile due to hor- Army never took the issue as perilously as we find 90% of the dog catch those dogs and keep them in the centre, they never tend to monal changes. in villages close to army camps. Reason being dogs surviving in the attack anybody. I think it is all about starvation and to prevent such • Adoption of dogs from shelter homes army camp is because they are feed with leftover foods. In contrast, incident we all should be generous enough to give them food. they should sterilize and feed them. • NGO can play a critical role in treating animals and preventing Society for Prevention of Cruelty against Animals works for the wel- stray animals The problem of stray dog menace mostly comes up during the winter fare of animals and plays a significant role in town as we witness a due to the scarcity of food. Dog biten cases are mainly witnessed in number of animals being left out under hit and run cases which are • Imparting knowledge about animal welfare and SPCA acts or pro- this season and are a concern since it is becoming a threat to human usually ignored. The society will monitor and punish such people as visions is extremely crucial in solving the issue of the menace of life. per animal law. We have also witnessed drivers who bring injured stray dogs in town. Dog bite Scenario /Dog over-population a manmade disaster Dr. Asif Hussain break an arm while fleeing from a threatening Dogs are not only causing direct harm to the dog. Many tourists have complained about wildlife but can also transmit deadly diseases Dog bites are a serious the dog bite cases in Leh district alone arising which can wipe out an entire population. public health problem every year, especially during the night. that inflicts considerable There are also some reports of wolves hybrid- physical and emotional Which Dogs Bite ization (cross) with dogs which can produce a Look within and remind yourself of your damage on the victims Any dog can bite. The dog bite statistics much dangerous wolf dog kind of breed. and incurs a huge hid- don’t give much clear picture of the dog that final goal in life’s long, arduous journey Threat to the livestock industry den cost to the commu- specifically bites. The most common picture Stray/feral dogs have been indiscriminately nities. here is that the larger dogs are more capable Who are you, and what are you really doing? killing the domestic animals especially sheep, of inflicting more serious injuries than that of These are crucial questions that we must ask There is usually an outcry only when we face goats, donkeys, calves, cattle etc. and the situ- small breeds of dogs but that doesn’t means ourselves every morning before we start our problems which involve a grave attack on ation has grown monumentally that may have that smaller dogs cannot bite. day. The reason is that we get a chance to look humans although the number of injuries can left livestock due to this kind of situation. never be reduced to zero, but with commu- How to avoid dog bites: into ourselves and know our own plus and mi- There are lot of other issues related to dogs nity approach and proper administrative help Is a dog bite can be avoidable? Yes, dog bites nus points. That will surely lead us to course related problems which not only need im- we can reduce them to some extent. are definitely avoidable. On 29 January, High correction, if need be. mediate attention but also a strong policy/ Court of Kashmir expressed the dissatisfac- Scope of the problem: road map with real people /experienced and I recall the words of American author Mitch Al- tion over the non-implementation of its direc- • Dogs have shared or rather lived along with skilled technical personnel’s to address it bom, from his book, Tuesdays with Morrie: “Do what the Buddhists tion over animal birth control measures and humans since last around 12000 years but un- with sufficient and generous findings. This anti-rabies immunization do. Every day, have a little bird on your shoulder that asks: Is today fortunately, now the same dog has become a is definitely a multidisciplinary issue and the the day? Am I ready? Am I doing all I need to do? Am I being the menace. The actual number of injured person Threats caused by dogs and dog bites/ dog Indian army being one the main rather most person I want to be?” is never known. In U.S.A alone, around 3, bite issues: important player in controlling dogs popula- 34,000 patients have been admitted to emer- tion has to be on board. Whatever we do now has to be done with a clear goal-post. And we Immediate threats gency only because of dog bite and associat- have to check every day whether we are headed to what we were Dog bite-related injuries cost a community Controlling measures: ed injuries. aiming at. Or else, it would be like labouring quite hard without real- The costs of hospitalization, vaccine, Ig are There is no single bullet, rather a simple solu- • In a very recent report ‘Do India’s stray dog not always high but the maintenance of cold tion to this complex problem. All the major ising what we are doing, and the result would be our good intentions kill more number of people than terror attacks” chain has always been questionable which the stakeholders and departments need to work gone haywire. by BBC revealed some shocking insight. administration should always keep a check. together with a strong, robust, time bound Knowing our real selves is as important as knowing our mission. If road map on these kinds of problem. The • About 30 million stray dogs and more than Availability of ARV/Ig: we know ourselves, we would be more practical, and hence there Jammu and Kashmir High Court also direct- 20,000 people are dying every year in India 1. Block level availability would be less confusion. That means we are sincere at our work to ed the health department to inform about the and are witnessing an unprecedented man 2. Tehsil Level availability of the anti-rabies vaccine and im- achieve what we aspire for. Any deviation from that will take us fur- and animal conflict. 3. Village level munoglobulin throughout the state. ther away from your goal. Therefore, the need to be conscious of this • A recent surge in dog bite cases in Jammu Rabies is highly fatal: Rabies virus is a bul- crucial fact is very important; and each one of us should remind our- The court has also directed to the munici- and Kashmir in Srinagar city alone has report- let-shaped virus and attacks nervous system. selves every day about where we stand and what are the meaningful palities to have wide publicity about waste ed more than 30,000 cases since last 6 years. Vaccination is needed to be done in time. and purposeful goals that we stand for. management especially garbage (i.e., hospital Kargil district reported 11 cases while Leh Preservation of wildlife: waste, residential wastes, etc). And, ultimately, what we need to understand is: Be yourself, and the has 797 registered cases and Srinagar with the One of the major threats that wildlife is facing highest of more than 4,000 cases in 2017-18. Time to time public awareness should be done road to your destination will get clear. is stray dogs. There are lots of photographic through media like television, radio, and now • I would like to focus again on reported cases and anectotal information that dogs are a huge a day’s social media is playing an important Courtesy: Hindustan Times being known and we don’t know how many risk on the very existence of wildlife. All rang- role in spreading information/awareness to cases which are not registered and unknown es of wildlife from birds, herbivorous etc are The author is a New Delhi-based Editor-at-large, columnist and pro- the general public. to us. For example: A jogger may trip and being killed by stray dogs hunting in groups. fessional speaker Reach Ladakh Bulletin Fortnightly Special February 1-15, 2019 | 5

In Conversation with Dr. Ishey Namgyal, President, Municipal Committee, Leh Interviewed by Stanzin Dasal

Q. Tell us about Municipal Committee, Leh. What are the role and responsibilities? Q. What you will say about the waste management system in Leh? Municipal Committee is a grass root governance structure which aims to look after the area For Solid waste management, we have procured a machine from Tesla company in Bombgarh falling under its jurisdiction. MC Leh has 13 wards from Gangles to Dambuchan and Kartse to clean the garbage piled up. Also, we are trying to procure a machine which will turn the to Teyarirong. non-biodegradable waste into ceramic ash without causing any pollution. The ashes can be used for building roads which can be mixed while blacktopping the roads. Another waste As per the Municipal Act 2000, MC prepares plans for economic development and social management plant project is in progress and with all these the issue will somehow be justice. We are entrusted to work on 16 subjects including: sought. 1. Urban Planning including town planning Q. What is the aim of establishing the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to 2. Regulation of land use and construction of buildings Animals? 3. Public Health, Sanitation, Conservancy, and Solid Waste Management 4. Provisions of urban amenities and facilities such as parks, playgrounds, and gardens SPCA is a registered body who works for animal welfare. The aim is to ensure 5. Regulation of amenities including street lighting, parking lots, bus stops, the safety of the animals against any cruelty, rehabilitate and find shelter and public convenience for its wellbeing. It is needed in Leh because many people leave animals 6. Vital statistics including registration of Births and Deaths such as donkeys and bulls homeless when not in use and injures or kill 7. Urban Forestry, Protection of Environment and promotion of ecolog- because of rash driving. ical aspects Any animal lover can become a member of SPCA by paying ₹1200 8. Burials and cremation grounds annually. At present we have around 40 members. More members 9. Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries will help in effective functioning. Any person who is found harming 10. Cattle ponds and prevention of cruelty to animals animals will be fined and even imprisoned as per law. 11. Safeguarding interests of weaker sections of the society 12. Slum improvement and up-gradation Q. How MC is going to curb the stray dog menace in Leh? 13. Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects Message to the readers Stray dogs are becoming a threat to human and wildlife and the fore- 14. Urban poverty alleviation Follow rules and regulation and keep your town neat and clean. most solution is to reduce the population. A team of MC, animal 15. Planning for economic and social development “ ” husbandry and NGO, Live to Rescue is carrying out the sterilization 16. Implementation of Food Adulteration Act project from the past many years. In a day, around 7 to 10 dogs are The committee comes under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Af- of Churpon (elected water officials who ensure equitable water dis- sterilized. There is a need of mass sterilization for an effective result fairs. The committee plans and utilises funds in various projects, gen- tribution) and Lorapa (appointed to protect crops). The restoration of and for this, we are outsourcing a team in the coming days. Also, we erate income from the local sources such as parking fees, rents, and headworks and training of the nallah is also in the plan. need to sensitize people for adoption. If one house adopts one dog, the further use it for public welfare. menace will get curb. Due to rapid urbanization, the newly settled areas need proper drainage Q. What are your short and long-term plans? Any priority set. system, roads, and footpath. Because of the incomplete Sewerage Treat- Q.Tell us about the need of having a scientific abattoir house in Leh. ment Plant (STP) in Agling, the sewerage and drinking water system will The work already in progress is the Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant The rules and regulations laid down for a disciplined functioning of the take time to get fully functional. The work on STP will start from this year. near Bombgarh which collects and treat faecal sludge generated from abattoirs are not being followed in Leh. Animals are slaughtered openly hotels. Solarised public convenience conjoined with cafes in Zangsti A concrete plan and regulation are also needed for water with the ignoring public health safeguards thus, the meat which we consume are and Bus-stand area established with the support of NGOs. increase in consumption because of the growing tourist influx, local not stamped and approved by the Animal husbandry. Scientific abattoir population and changing lifestyle. house is much needed; the project is ready but needs some further dis- The work of multi-tier parking space under AMRUT scheme will start cussion as the administration is looking for land to construct it. from April. We are also working to revive the old traditional system Along with all plans, our priority is to work on waste management.

IN FOCUS “We have been facing several issues including lack of funds and day-to-day operational issues. Last year, I hired one more staff and I am paying him A place with a heart for animals ₹12,000 per month from my own pocket. Some- times people forcibly keep their animals at the shel- ter and I cannot say no to them”, says Dorjey. Rinchen Angmo Chumikchan He is inspired by the teachings of His Holiness the In today’s age when time is both precious and mon- Dalai Lama and believes that animals have as much ey, it is heartening to see someone trying to make right to live as we do. “Animals are considered in a difference of a different kind. Tsering Dorjey, 57, Buddhist thought as sentient beings. Moreover, the started an animal shelter in 2013 in his village Taru, doctrine of rebirth holds that any human could be out of sheer compassion for animals that had no- reborn as an animal, and any animal could be re- where to go to except the streets. A mason by pro- born as a human. There is a reason why we are born fession, he gave up his work six years ago to take humans: Let us make it meaningful by standing up care of animals in his village. As a mason, he had for the weaker species. We don’t have the right to visited many villages and observed that oxen were inflict pain or suffering on any living being, but we not taken care of. do have the right and means to stop it from happen- Dorjey narrates an incident when he saw a mini- ing,” Dorjey adds. truck loaded with animals, headed to Kargil. The It is not easy to run a shelter without the generous incident left him in shock and he decided to have an support of donors and the villagers, he admits. He re- animal shelter in his village. calls how he faced shortage of fodder in 2018 due to “I was waiting for a vehicle in Basgo village. I saw less snowfall. He had to take the animals to the upper 5-6 mini-trucks carrying animals, headed some- reaches (Phu) of the village for about four months. where. I asked a shopkeeper, and to my surprise I Asked about his future plans, he says, “It is diffi- was told they were being taken to Kargil for slaugh- cult to say if it would sustain if more animals are ter. He mentioned about 8 to 12 such mini-trucks accommodated in the future. We are planning to plying every day with full of animals. I asked my- charge Rs 5,000 per animal in future. Our leaders self how I can save them? We cannot advice or who are at the helm of affairs should not only think force people to take care of them but we need to Tsering Dorjey at the animal shelter in Taru village. about their position and power but also should think be compassionate towards all the sentient beings.” about the animals so that we can continue to save Later, villagers from Liker, Basgo, Spituk, , practice of saving lives. By buying animals that And thus he started his animal shelter in 2013. To- them. Our Hill Council has all the power and funds. Choglamsar and Martselang also started bringing are destined to be killed and releasing them in their day the shelter has 70 animals, including sheep, It is difficult to run it singlehandedly.” their animals to the shelter. native environments, ‘tsethar’ puts compassion into cows, donkeys, ‘dzos’, and ‘dzomos’. action. Unfortunately, most of us hardly realise that Message: “Our ancestors were poor, and yet despite all the He requested his villagers for a piece of land for as human beings we have this precious opportunity. “It is very disheartening to see cruelty towards ani- challenges they would take good care of their ani- building a shelter, which was given. Thereafter, he mals. The street animals have nowhere to go. People mals. Today Ladakh has developed in many ways, Realising the mounting challenges in the manage- started giving shelter to animal not taken care of. have stopped rearing animals in the adjoining areas so people should take care of their animals. It is ment of the shelter, he, along with the villagers of The villagers also brought their animals to his shel- of Leh. Many donkeys and oxen are seen abandoned very important to put yourself in the shoes of ani- Taru, formed the ‘Taru Gayphel Tsogspa Animal ter. He narrates an incident when one of the villag- in and around Leh town. If anyone is interested in mals and think over seriously.” Welfare Society’, last year, and also got it regis- ers sold a ‘dzo’ to a family in Phyang to be slaugh- volunteering, he/she is most welcome. Also, people tered. The society consists of 15 members. tered. He bought it back and kept it in his shelter. ‘Life release’ (tsethar in Ladakhi) is a Buddhist can donate and bring feed for animals.” 6 | February 1-15, 2019 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin

11th CEC Ice Hockey Cup kick starts in Kargil South India Ladakhi Cultural & Welfare Association present on the occasion. celebrates Losar in Bangalore Vikas Kundal congratulated the Society Bangalore and Gesh- organisers for organising the es Lobzang Smonlam, Gadan ice hockey championship in the Jangtse Monastery, Mungod also district every year. He expressed spoke on the occasion. optimism that participation in the event will go a long way in Rigzen Tsewang, Chairman, bringing improvement in the Losar organising committee overall personality development thanked all the guests for their of the young players and prepare presence and showing up mor- them to face the challenges in al support to the students in the life. Reach Ladakh Correspondent emerging technologies, manage- southern region. ment studies, competitive ex- Bangalore: Ladakhi students Tsering Tashi briefly described the He urged upon the players to ams, entrepreneurship and start- from various southern states achievements of South India La- participate with the spirit of team ups courses. Reach Ladakh Correspondent Kargil and Kargil Ice and Snow participated in Losar celebration dakhi Cultural & Welfare Associ- Sports Club. Nine teams from coordination and sportsmanship. Kargil: The 11th CEC Ice on January 26 at Tibetan Youth Chief Guest of the occasion, Dr. ation (SILCWA) in the year 2018- Drass, Chiktan, Wakha Mul- Hockey Championship, Kar- Vikas Kundal advised the play- Hostel, Bangalore. Surendra Pal, Retd. Vice Chan- 19. He also presented the major bekh and Pashkum besides ITBP ers to strive for developing cellor, Defence Institute of Ad- activities planned in this year. gil commenced with the formal The celebration was themed, team, Leh are participating. sportsman spirit which teaches vanced Technology/ Distinguish inauguration by Vikas Kundal, ‘Igniting the Young Minds of Meritorious students in academ- them to accept victory or de- Scientist, ISRO said, “In the DC, Kargil on January 28 at Ice Vinod Kumar, SSP Kargil, Mu- Ladakh’. Special lectures and in- ic and social work were awarded. feat in a graceful manner. Also, race of touching the sky in one’s Hockey Rink, Bemathang. hammad Jaffar, District Youth teractive session was conducted stressed upon regular practice in career, one must not forget the A variety of cultural program Services and Sports Officer, Kar- by eminent personalities in var- The championship is jointly Ice Hockey to excel and bring root and should try to give some- showcasing the different culture gil, Aman Ali, General Secretary, ious fields like Naropa fellow- organised by the Department laurels to the district and the thing back to the society.” of Ladakh and Tibet were pre- Kargil Ice, and Snow Club and ship, opportunities in the field of of Youth Services and Sports, state. sented. other concerned officers were science & technology, IT sector, Ven. Ananda Bante, Mahabodhi Kargil celebrates Mamani -the Tsering Sandup, EC Health, meets Joint Sec., Civil Aviation and Home Affairs traditional food festival Requests for inclusion of Nubra valley in the next UDAN Scheme and funds increase under BADP Reach Ladakh Correspondent Sandup, EC Health along with GoI. They requested enhance- Rigzin Lundup, Councillor ment in allocation of funds under New Delhi: Usha Padhee, Joint met Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, BADP in Nubra region and inclu- Secretary, Ministry for Civil Avi- Ministry for Civil Aviation Govt. sion of left out villages of Nubra ation, Govt. of India assured to of India on January 24. in BADP Scheme. give due consideration for inclu- sion of Nurba valley in the next Tsering Sandup appraised Usha Tsering Sandup said that despite UDAN Scheme. Padhee about the problems be- Nubra region falling under In- ing faced by Nubra people due do-China border, no fund is al- She said that a meeting regarding to Khardong La pass specially located through ITBP for civil the inclusion of left out places of during winter months, works till date. He requested her the nation in UDAN Scheme will to allocate funds in this regard. be held. Meanwhile, both the delegation also met Nidhi Khare, Joint Sec- Nidi Khare assured due consider- This was stated when Tsering retary Ministry of Home Affairs ation of the demand. Zanskar Ice Hockey Association trains 200 student in Ice Hockey Selected best 20 players and formed two teams Stanzin Dasal Zanskar: The first ever, 15 days Reach Ladakh Correspondent said that the event will play an He also announced ₹ 10,000 long ice hockey training for the instrumental role in helping peo- each for the Youth Education- children under 20 years conclud- Wakha: With great enthusiasm, ple to relate to their roots. It also al and Sports Welfare Society ed on January 25 at Ice hockey the annual Mamani (Traditional serves the purpose of bringing Wakha and stall owners who rink, Jungkhor Gyapak. Food) festival was celebrated on happiness and strengthening the participated in the food festival January 28 in Wakha. The day started by observing community. was announced. two-minute silence prayer for The festival was organised by Festivals like these were started Councillor also an- the departed souls in the Khar- Himalayan Heritage and Cultur- by our ancestors to pass the leg- nounced ₹ 10,000 in favor of the dongla avalanche. al Foundation (HHCF) in collab- ends, knowledge and tradition organisers of the event. oration with Youth Education- Around 200 children includ- with the generation, he added. On a concluding day, Sonam He said, “Most of the youths mi- al and Sports Welfare Society Feroz Khan also felicitated ing 120 girls and 80 boys were Wangchuk, SECMOL was the grate and the girls are left with Wakha. He further added that the Hill famous Muhammad Hussain trained by the Canadian coach, Chief Guest and Tundup Namg- no further opportunity during the Council is fully committed to Silmoo, Folk Singer, Khadim Alexis Daudelin, Canadian team People of Wakha and adjoining yal, SDM Zanskar was the Guest winter months in Zanskar. The boost activities related to the Hussain Poyen, Registering leader & Former Ice Hockey villages put up stalls of tradition- of Honour. ice hockey camp is to engage preservation and promotion of Officer, Antiquities Ladakh, coach of Indian Women team, youths in an activity and develop al dishes. Stanzin Namsas, Founder, culture and traditions in the dis- Akhone Asgar Ali Basharat, Corey Adams, USA HF Repre- the interest in sports.” Feroz Ahmed Khan, Chairman/ trict. Also, efforts are being made Writer and poet, Muhammad sentative and Lewis Fourny. Zanskar Ice Hockey Association said that the aim of the coach- Sonam Wangchuk donated ₹ 1 CEC, LAHDC, Kargil said that to ensure cultural development. Amin Polo, Social and Cultural The coaching camp was organ- festivals are a significant way to Activist and others for their ser- ing camp is to uplift girls of the Lakh for further development. Feroz Khan informed about the ised by Zanskar Ice Hockey As- celebrate the glorious heritage, vices in the field of culture and Zanskar region in the Ice Hockey construction of first ever muse- sociation. In a day 5 batch with Twenty best players of both boys culture and traditions of an area. literature. game and to enhance the talent um in the district at a cost of ₹ 40 students in each batch were and girls out of the 200 were se- It plays an important role to con- and skills of the youths. 6 crore and allotment of 3 kanal Meanwhile, the locals demanded trained. lected and formed two teams. nect people with their heritage land for the same at Kurbathang the construction of an ice hockey and ancestral legacy and need to area. rink, up gradation of the existing be observed with enthusiasm and Health Centre and Government fervor. Prizes were distributed among NHM employees demand regularisation of services, High school Wakha, grant of fi- the winners and consolation Appreciating the organisers for nancial assistance and other re- prizes among the prize winners. inclusion in 7th Pay Commission holding the food festival, he lated demands. Reach Ladakh Correspondent further stated that they have been the welfare of the NHM employ- serving in the Health Department ees working in the district and Kargil: A delegation of Nation- over the last 10 to 11 years with will take all necessary steps. al Health Mission (NHM) em- a meagre honorarium and most ployees who were on indefinite He urged the employees to sus- PUBLIC NOTICE of them are likely to exceed their strike met Zakir Hussain, EC pend their strike and resume their upper age limit for Government Health on January 20. routine work immediately so that This is to inform that an application has been received from Tundup Namgail S/O Nawang Rigzin R/O Tia employment. the patients in District Hospital owner of vehicle no. JK 10 A 8462 for the transfer of vehicle. The delegation projected several Zakir Hussain assured to exam- and other health centres of the dis- demands including the regular- ine all their genuine issues and trict do not suffer. He also wrote It is for the general information that objection to any to the proposed of transfer of vehicle be filed in writing ization of services and inclusion concerns which will be addressed a letter to the Governor strongly to the office of the Assistant Regional Transport Office Leh within a period of 10 days from the date of in the 7th Pay Commission. publication of this notice. in a phased manner. He said Hill recommending fulfillment of all The members of the delegation Council Kargil is committed to their genuine concerns. Reach Ladakh Bulletin Advertisement February 1-15, 2019 | 7

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