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¼ÛT.¾.hÐGÅ.Gż.ºHá¼ü REG. No. JKENG/2013/55210 Rs. 15/- R EACH VOL. 7 ISSUE 4 PAGES 8 L ADAKH B ULLETIN March 1-15, 2019 In Conversation with Reach Ladakh Expert Talk Jigmet Desal 5 Importance of voter's participation 4 Find us on FACEBOOK: Reach Ladakh Follow us on twitter: ReachLadakhBulletin Visit our website: www.reachladakh.com Brief News Stomach cancer most prevalent in Ladakh Caused primarily due to lack of personal hygiene DISCLAIMER Dawa Dolma found predominately in Ladakh along with Helicobacter Reach Ladakh does not take re- Pylori infection of the stomach.” sponsibility for the contents of the Leh: To educate and raise awareness about preventable Advertisements Display/classified cancers, the month of February is universally dedicat- When asked whether sedentary lifestyle is the prima- published in this newspaper. The ed as National Cancer Prevention Month. According ry cause of cancer in Ladakh, Dr. Tashi Motup, Senior paper does not endorse the same. to Sonam Norboo Memorial Hospital, Leh records, the Consultant Surgeon, SNM Hospital, Leh mentioned Readers are requested to verify the highest patients of cancer in Ladakh is that of stomach that sedentary lifestyle does not apply rightly to people contents on their own before acting cancer, the ailment which is caused by a virus known of Ladakh as they are engaged in agro-based farming, there upon. as Helicobacter Pylori that develops solely because of active and hardworking life. In contrast, non-communi- lack of hygiene. Gastrointestinal cancer, liver cancer cable diseases such as Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetic Leh celebrates birth anniversary from Hepatitis B, cervical cancer, breast cancer, and and Blood pressure along with inactive life results in a of Hazrat Fatima lung cancer are the other prevalent cancers in the region. sedentary lifestyle. Chuchot: The birth anniversary of Surgeons believed that people generally assume cancer Likewise, there are plenty of myths associated with can- Hazrat Fatima, daughter of Prophet death rates are on the rise in Ladakh. Yes, advances in cer and it is extremely crucial to debunk these myths. Mohammad (PBUH) was celebrated on and the presence of diagnostic tools and technologies Cancer Registry of SNM Hospital Leh Cancer is highly equivalent to a death sentence and incur- February 26 at Imam Bargah, Chuchot Year have allowed early diagnosis and identification of the Gynecology able which is not true with scientific research and meth- Gongma. ailments but that does not mean there has been a signif- 2017-18 2018-19 ods, more than 60 percent of patients may be cured which The programme was organised under the icant increase in the number. Uterus - 1 entirely depends on the early detection of the ailment. presidentship of Sheikh Nazir Ahmed Lack of awareness among the people has found to be Cervix 1 3 Experts explained that in Ladakh, late diagnosis is one Sharifi, President, Majlis e- ullama. the key reason behind many cancer ailments in Ladakh. Ovary 1 3 of the major concerns in the development of cancer. Sheikh Ghulam Hadi, Phyang, Sheikh ENT Early diagnosis and screening are extremely important. Traditionally vaccine treats diseases, but there is no vac- Nazir Ali, Agha Syed Zahid Ali, Sheikh Cancer Registry of SNM Hospital Leh Esophagus 3 4 cine that cures cancer rather vaccine for preventing can- Mohd. Raza, Tausif Hussain, Presi- Year Larynx 1 1 dent, Anjuman Imamia Youth wing and Surgery, Medicine and Allied Service Thyroid 2 - cer viruses including HPV and Hepatitis B. Perception 2017-18 2018-19 about cancer patient is misunderstood especially think- Ramzan Din spoke on the occasion. Sino Nasal 1 1 Stomach 19 22 ing cancer as a contagious disease that spreads easily F 5 4 Lymphorrhea 2 - from person to person. Cancer can spread only when Breast M 2 - organ and tissue transplant from one to another person. Matho Nagrang festival concludes Causes Matho: The two- day long Matho Na- Genito-urinary 8 8 Clarifying cancer is not a hereditary disease, Dr. Tashi grang festival was celebrated with reli- Liver 6 7 Living at high altitude under the hypoxic conditions is a Motup, General Laparoscopic surgeon, SNM Hospital, gious fervor on February 19 and 20 at Gall Bladder 4 5 risk factor; dietary habits, alcoholism, and smoking cig- Leh said that cancer is a disease of genetically/immune arettes are major contributors to many cancer ailments. Matho monastery. Colorectal 0 3 modular alteration in cellular organs of a living organ- His Eminence Thartse Khen Rinpoche Lungs 5 3 Dr. Tashi Thinlas, Consultant Physician, SNM Hospital, ism that results in the disproportionate increase in size. imparted long life empowerment to the Blood 0 3 Leh said, “Viruses like Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) ...Continues on Page 3 devotees. People from different parts of and Hepatitis B are common cancers causing virus Ladakh seek blessing from the two ora- cles ‘Rongtsan’ and mask dance. Matho monastery belongs to the Sakya Leh celebrates International Mother Language Day Panel for Ladakh meets Councilors, Leh School of Tibetan Buddhism and was Hill Council Leh's priority to preserve and promote Bhoti language, says CEC The panel to work towards equal development of both Leh and founded in 15th century by Lama Kargil districts Drungba Dorjey during King Drak- pa Bumlde. Mangtro Gonpa (Matho) which mean in Tibetan 'mang' means 'many' and 'tro' means 'Happiness'. 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]. CEC with other dignitaries during the celebration of International Mother Language Day. All communication must carry the full postal address and telephone numbers. Rigzin Wangmo guage and pass on the values. We should be responsible for preserving our lan- Leh: Marking International Mother Lan- guage. Also, one should stop blaming the guage Day, a program themed ‘Indige- younger generation for not speaking the EACH ADAKH ULLETIN nous languages matter for Development R L B language properly. The experts should and Reconciliation’ was celebrated on encourage them to learn better”. Reach Ladakh Correspondent post of Commissioner Secretary rank for Owner, Publisher & Printer: February 21 at Lotsava Auditorium, Cul- Tundup Dorjey the district as Chief Executive Officer tural Academy. He also expressed his satisfaction over Leh: A committee for Ladakh consti- LAHDC, the directorates must function Editor: Rinchen Angmo Chumikchan the younger generation taking a keen in- tuted by State Administrative Council It was organised by Jammu and Kashmir under the overall control and superinten- terest in the Bhoti language. But unfor- under Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary Assistant Editor: Stanzin Dasal Academy of Art, Culture and Languages dent of the LAHDCs Leh and Kargil. tunately, they are given less platform and (Planning & Development) convened a Leh in collaboration with Buddhist As- Reporters: Rigzin Wangmo, opportunities. meeting with the Hill Council, Leh on He further said that the district stands sociation Youth Wing, Culture and Lan- Dawa Dolma February 18 at Council Secretariat. with the Govt. decision for sanctioned guage Welfare Society, Leh and students He further informed that Hill Council, Sales & Marketing: Tsering Morup headquarters of the Ladakh Division Welfare Society, CIBS. Leh would give the highest priority for The aim of the committee visit to Leh in Leh as per the Govt. SRO-110 with Published at: preservation and propagation of Bhoti was to study on the periodicity of the Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, CEC was the no modifications to any other location. Reach Ladakh, Skara Yokma, Airport language. Also, advice to write applica- newly created Ladakh Division, under- chief guest while Tsewang Thinles, Pres- Reason being Leh is equidistant from Road, near Councillor Quarter tions to Hill Council, Leh in Bhoti lan- stand and resolve the concerns of both ident, Ladakh Buddhist Association was all the Sub-divisions/blocks of the entire Contact: 9858394403 guage. Leh and Kargil districts. the guest of honour. Ladakh region, better infrastructure and Printed at: Tsewang Thinles, President LBA high- Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, CEC raised approachable via both air and road con- Kaizen Offset Pvt Ltd, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said, “Lan- lighted the initiatives and Bhoti promo- certain points concerning the people of nectivity with the rest of the world. 3 DISDC Complex, Okhla Industrial guage is the main identity of society and the district such as the creation of the Area, Phase – I, New Delhi – 20 we all must strive to use our own lan- ...Continues on Page 3 ...Continues on Page 2 2 | March 1-15, 2019 Fortnightly News Reach Ladakh Bulletin First winter kisan mela cum exhibition held in Leh 14-day theatre workshop held in Leh Authenticity is the key to become an artist rather than imitating someone else’s art, says Mipham Otsal CEC and other dignitaries during the Kisan Mela Rigzin Wangmo from other places neglecting our farmers”. own goods”. Agling: With an aim to revive He also spoke about the launch- the traditional crops, the first “LAHDC will be come up with ing of local rajma as a souvenir ever winter Kisan Mela cum ex- various methods and implemen- ‘Ladakhi Rajma’ in the next hibition was held on February 21 tations in the agriculture sector month. Mipham Otsal while explaining the importance of theatre. at Farmers Hostel, Agling. and people can sell local vegeta- Tashi Tsetan, Chief Agriculture bles through Cooperative societ- Dawa Dolma & Rigzin Wangmo Ladakh distinct culture rather er, Department of Education The fest was organised by Dis- Officer Leh spoke about the suf- than giving importance to infra- stressed on lack of confidence ies. The local product will have Leh: A 14-day play oriented the- trict Agriculture Office Leh un- ficient stock of seeds and plans structure development.