¼ÛT.¾.hÐGÅ.Gż.ºHá¼ü REG. No. JKENG/2013/55210 Rs. 15/- R EACH VOL. 7 ISSUE 2 PAGES 8 L ADAKH B ULLETIN February 1-15, 2019 In Conversation with Reach Ladakh Expert Talk Dr. Ishey Namgyal 5 Stray Dogs Menace and roles of SPCA in Leh 4 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 India 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 Kashmir 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 Durbuk-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 Taglang La Tunnel, ₹ Leh district. Also, ₹12.62 crore has been 6.18 crore is kept under the languishing Municipal Committee; Alamder Health 1,700 crores for Nimoo-Padum-Darcha 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- Kargil 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 Kargil district, 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.