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RGUSU threatens bandh even as exams approach while NCP blames govt
NCP to file RTI
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: Just few days away from Semester exams for MA/M.Sc/M.Com/M.Tech/MBA & B.Ed which will begin from May 3, and hundreds of careers at stake, students of the Rajiv Gandhi University led by its Students Union has threatened that they would launch 12 hours campus bandh April 30 in protest of VC’s return and violation of University rules by hiring large number of police force from outside.
Allegedly 50 police personnel consisting of IRBn and APPBn entered into the campus without prior notice and broke open the lock of the Vice Chancellor’s Office which was closed by the agitating RGUSU team.
The students are demanding removal of the VC for allegedly violating University rules. The RGUSU while condemning the move of the state government machinery in strongest terms stated that the “Police entry is not permissible in the University campus and university has the enough security personnel of its own and intellectual bodies to think how to carry out democratic means of protest to redress its long pending grievances. Hiring of police forces from outside by Professor Belliappa has further encouraged the already tensed RGUSU
team to agitate”, it said. The RGUSU President Tayuk Sonam further accused the State Government and High Power
Committee constituted earlier for inaction and bias which lead to present state of affairs. He further added that “Professor Belliappa’s coming in the Campus has agitated the students and teaching fraternity once again and state government shall bear the entire responsibility if any unwanted law and order problem arise in coming days”.
On the other hand, expressing anguish and resentment over the ongoing problems at Rajiv Gandhi University, NCP Arunachal, Vice President Tad Tana blamed the state Govt. for its failure to bring in an amicable solution. He said that state government should not only maintain law and order but it should go step ahead by going deep into the root causes of the problem and tackle it accordingly. The allegations of the students body on present Vice Chancellor Professor K C Belliappa and consequent and repeated creation of anarchy, chaos and lawlessness in the campus has not only hurt the sentiments of the entire students and teaching community of the state, but more importantly it has sent a negative image of the state across the country, he added. He informed that “NCP Arunachal as a true alternative to present sleeping regime has decided to file an RTI to unearth the allegations of corruptions, nepotism and financial mismanagement by University Authorities headed by Professor Belliappa. “If found guilty of committing gross irregularities by the VC Professor Belliappa, the NCP shall press tooth and nail for his removal and if found otherwise, the party shall urge one and all involved in the whole mess not to drag on the matter further and let peace and tranquility, a prerequisite for academic excellence prevail once again in the University Campus” he added.
AIMSU calls for permanent solution
ROING, Apr 28: The All Idu Mishmi Students Union, in a release today has called for a
permanent solution to the shortages of essential medicines in the District Hospital of Anini. The union has warned of initiating series of agitation in Roing and Anini, if the govt fail to provide a permanent relief, informed Unit Umbrey, President AIMSU.
“The district hospital doesn’t even have medicine like paracetamol, informed D Tayu, Vice President of AIMSU. “Because of non availability of essential drugs and medicines, the patients in the district hospital are being referred to a primary health centre in Etalin, that is equipped with all essential medicines and run by an NGO”.
Due to the incessant rains since last one month and road blockade for about a month,
people of Anini have been facing shortages of all essential items, like daily food ration, medicines and other essential goods.
The union calling the immediate attention of the govt to the crisis, informed that, as shortages of essential items were rising, the essential commodities were being sold at higher rates, making people to bear the exorbitant price.
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: Leh-
Kaying circle cries for power supply
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: The Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) of Kaying circle in West Siang district, Tasan Tamir has urged the state Govt to take steps for early supply of electricity in Kaying town at the earliest.
Kaying Town is reeling under the darkness for many years due to breakdown of two
DG sets, Tamir informed. He said despite repeated request from the district administration
for restoration of power supply to the township, Govt failed to give any heed to
the people’s grievances. Student community, patients in Kaying PHC are suffering
most due to non-
The implementation of the Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidhytikaran Yojana is going on in snail pace, the ZPM further said and added that the promises of the authorities to provide
electricity to the area within March 2010 remains a lip service.
Mossang calls for women empowerment
Bring awareness to expose hidden potentials of women: Sena
JAIRAMPUR, Apr 28: Arunachal Pradesh State Women Commission (APSWC) chairperson Komoli Mossang today called for empowerment of women to strengthen the society. She was addressing the valedictory function of the three days long awareness camp/seminar on financial inclusion of progressive farmers, entrepreneurs and panchayat leaders at Govt Higher Secondary School, Jairampur.
Pointing out the pivotal role being played by the women in tribal society, the chief guest Mossang said that women is the index of development of the society.
Any government that does not include policies for women’s upliftment is not a welfare government, she said and stressed on mass participation of women in such awareness campaign to comprehend about their rights. Also addressing the participants, Finance Minister Setong Sena ideated the concept of establishing a women development centre within his constituency to elongate a platform for the women group to interact as well as to market the products of SHGs.
“We will constitute a monitoring cell which will be headed by deputy commissioner,
additional deputy commissioner, panchayat leaders and intellectual group to chalk out the pros and cons related to various issues regarding the women SHGs”, he added.
Earlier he said that the contribution of women folks for all round developments of a
society is essential. He added the women of Tirap and Changlang districts do have the potential to contribute in various fields but lack of awareness has kept them behind the closed doors.
Advising the women group to set own goal for success, he said that the opportunities are distributed equally but we should know how to avail it.
Speaking on the opium addiction, he praised the efforts of women group of Bordumsa and advised the participants to carry out fight against this social evil together.
The seminar was organized by Changlang district administration and co-
Estimates committee take stock in Namsai
NAMSAI, Apr 28: 5th Estimate Committee comprising MLAs Alo Libang, Tapuk Taku and Yumsen Matey and headed by Dr. T. Tapak, Chairman Estimate Committee visited Namsai today. During visit at Namsai the committee member interacted with Deputy Commissioner, Addl. Deputy Commissioner, District Medical Officer, Deputy Director School Education and Child Development Project Officer regarding various scheme being implemented in the area under SSA, NRHM, NMBS and others. The Committee also interacted with Anganwadi Workers and Helpers and ASHA workers. It also visited Secondary School, Middle School No. I & II at Namsai, Middle School and Anganwadi Centre at Adi Ningroo village and Secondary School at Manmow. The committee members visited Namsai Community Health Centre and Mannow Primary Health Centre and interacted with the Medical Officer and took firsthand knowledge about various problem faced by the Medical department.
Lohit Deputy Commissioner, Kaling Tayeng and Namsai Addl. Deputy Commissioner, R. K. Sharma also accompanied the team. The Committee left for Tezu in the afternoon.
Power crisis continues to hit Roing
ROING, Apr 28: The residents of Roing township have been facing power crisis in
every monsoon owing to breakdown of intake point of the Deopani hydel 750 KW-
This year too the people of Roing town have been groping in darkness for the last many days due to damage in intake point of the hydels caused by heavy shower on Apr 21 last. It seems that crisis will continue for another month.When enquired about reinstallation work, O Apum AE Hydro Power (civil) said that dearth of fund and shortage of labourer seriously hampered the restoration work. Heavy deposition of sand at the intake point and blockage in the 2.9 Km channel would have to be cleared. Therefore, restoration works may take a month’s time, informed the AE. The 33KV power supply from Assam through Alubari near Tezu also disrupted as the number of poles were washed out or seriously damaged in the recent flash flood. The department has to find out permanent solution to the recurring problems with viable technology to avoid repeated collapse of the tapping point, retorted one of the citizens. However, the PHE Department came out with the alternative solutions to avoid drinking water crisis this time. The PHED drinking water supply in the township is also depended on the same channel. “We have tapped various small water sources to meet up the shortage and to escape from the monsoon fury” sources said.
Investors meet on food processing sector in Arunachal Pradesh
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: The Indian Chamber of Commerce with support of the Ministry of
Food Processing Industries, Government of India and Government of Arunachal Pradesh
would organise an Investors’ Meet on May 1 at Golden Jubilee Banquet Hall, Itanagar,
Arunachal Pradesh. Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Subodh Kant Sahay
would be present at the Meet. The meet is expected to gather entrepreneurs from the
North Eastern Region who are to explore the immense opportunities available at Arunachal
Pradesh. The main focus of the meet will be to generate investor and stakeholder
interest in the latent agri-
Papum Pare and East Kameng shines
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: The annual revenue report of District Transport Officer Papum Pare
exceeded Rs 6.40 crore for the year 2009-
Gyamar Tadap, the station superintendent of Seppa, said that the achievement has
been possible only because of consistent and untiring efforts of all categories of
its staff. He further said that these achievements could be made despite over-
Fulbright Fellowship knocks the doors of Arunachalee students
Vijay Swami
Fulbright fellowship is known as one of the most prestigious fellowships in India
as well as in United States. It is U.S. Government funded programme, established
long back in 1946, soon after the World War-
Jawaharlal Nehru and U.S. ambassador Loy Henderson on February 2, 1950 in New Delhi, established the United States Educational Foundation in India (USEFI). The foundation was renamed as United States – India Educational Foundation (USIEF), awarding the Fulbright–Nehru Scholarships and Grants to India and U.S. Scholars under Scholar Exchange programme. Now in its’ 60th year, the USIEF has awarded approximately 8350 Fulbright Fellowships to Indians and U.S. citizens. No doubt, it has immensely helped to bring the people of India and the United States closer through educational exchanges. Today it is one the largest academic and cultural exchange programmes in the world. Currently the programme operates in 155 countries. It is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions and Foundations in 50 countries and by U.S. Embassies in others. Since 1950, the Fulbright programme has sponsored Indians from all walks of life to gain greater understanding of U.S. society, culture and values and to foster a deeper appreciation of India amongst the American people. It provides an opportunity to scholars, students, teachers, educationists, professional, administrators and social activists to interact with world communities and helps in building professional development in their working field. So far as subjects are concerned, I say, ‘sky is the limit’.
Normally, the Fulbright Fellowships are announced in April-
Programmes such as today’s “Opportunities and scope of higher education through fellowships” with a direct deliberation from U.S. Educational Advise Services, are definitely opening the new doors to the students community of Arunachal. Come on students, grab the opportunity!
(The writer is a Fulbright Fellow-
Inner peace for harmonious and peaceful society: HH Sakya Trizin
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: His Holiness,the Sakya Trizin, head of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism, today while delivering discourse to a large gathering on Basic Teachings of Buddhism here at Vivekananda Hall, RKM Hospital has underlined the need for developing our Spiritual side through traditional spiritual beliefs for attaining inner peace as an individual and for a harmonious and peaceful society/world. Calling for linking Scientific and Technological progress with Spiritual progress said that man in spite of all outer material progress cannot achieve true happiness and peace if the spiritual progress is neglected. Some Nations which earlier neglected and discouraged this aspect has now begun to realize adding that Modern Society in order to progress in the right direction needs Spirituality.
His Holiness stressed that the essence of every major religion in world is to help and guide mankind to the right path.
Dwelling on the teachings of Buddhism and its immense relevance in todays modern world, His Holines said that the teachings of Buddha is to help relieve our sufferings, give comfort and relief for inner peace and happiness while stating that according to Buddhism the cause of human sufferings is not because of outside forces but it lies in our own emotions and negative outlook.The Buddha nature is in every human being adding that everyone has the potential to become a truly enlightened, His Holiness said.
In Buddhism , the Path of Dharma guide us to shun and eliminate negative emotions which are the main cause of our sufferings and therefore Desire, Anger, Ignorance, Jealousy and Pride need be avoided and eliminated by taking refuge in Buddha Dharma Sangha, His Holiness said. Further, Buddhism says that all our sufferings are created by our own Action (Karma).
The Discourse organized by the Itanagar Budhhist Cultural Society (IBCS) was attended by various prominent personalities from various walks of life including representatives from Art of Living, Swamijis of RKM Hospital and members of the Buddhist Community in Itanagar.
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: Sankoli Sonam, an alumnus of NERIST Civil Engineering department has been selected in the prestigious Indian Engineering Services . IES examination was conducted by the UPSC.
A bright student since his childhood, Sonam had topped in APCS Assistant Engineer
Examination-
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: Malaria Eradication Employees Association today staged a dharna in front of Directorate of Health Services demanding recruitment on a permanent basis as Multipurpose Workers.
The Association said that government should accommodate 59 candidates who were working in the department instead of going for fresh interview.
Of the total 232 candidates appointed during 2007, 173 had been appointed on a regular
basis during 2008-
However the government came out with a fresh interview notification earlier this month. Unless the department cancels the fresh interview notification, the Union has further decided protest by holding indefinite dharna and hunger strike.
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: Diibo Welfare Association in its 3rd general meeting held at Ziro on April 24 approved the resolutions adopted in its 2nd general meeting held earlier. Govt officials, public leaders, panchayat leaders, HGBs, GBs, student leaders and general public of Diibo attended the meeting.
One of its resolutions has strictly prohibited Mida hosting party from presenting
anything like scarf/ Moflar etc, to any of the Mabo-
Ziro, Apr 28: With the inauguration of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) of State
Bank of India, at Old Ziro, seven Kms from here by Loca MLA and Parliamentary Secretary
for Land Management and Labour, Padi Richo, today, the twin town of Ziro-
While thanking the SBI authorities for installing the ATM, Richo said, it has fulfilled one of the two long pending demands of the area and appealed them to fulfill the second demand by opening a SBI branch at Old Ziro for the convenience of the people particularly the business community.
The MLA , while advising the locals to take full advantage of the ATM asked them to take proper care of it as their own property .He also advised the Old Ziro Bazar welfare committee to employ a chowkider for the security of the ATM and to guide the locals in operating in the initial period. The SBI Regional Manager, Jiban Kumar Sarkar, who also attended the opening ceremony, while explaining the procedural difficulties in opening a branch there at the moment assured to open one within two to three years time. Lower Subansiri DC Sadhana Deori , said the rush in the Ziro SBI branch and ATM and the problems of both customers and the officials of SBI will be minimized to a great extent with opening of that ATM. The area really deserves it, she added. Lower Subansiri SP Mari Riba, Ziro SBI Branch manager, S.Kaikhanthang, were also present among others in the inaugural function.
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: National Institute of Technology will start from this July from Yupia, the district headquarters of Papum Pare. According to Department of Higher and Technical Education, this is a purely temporary arrangement till the government decides on the permanent site for the Institute. The students will be drawn from among those who qualify the All Indian Engineering Entrance exams candidates while the faculty would be from Durgapur National Institute of Technology. In recent times, the state has witnessed tug of war between organizations demanding setting up of NIT as some groups want it to be set up at Dedziling in West Kameng while other groups want it at Jote in Papum Pare. However the department is yet to take a final call. On the other hand, East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Welfare Association stated that a high level team from centre had visited the site at Dedzling and had declared the site feasible for establishment of Institute. It further appealed all to refrain from any activities that may hamper early establishment of NIT.
Papum Pare maul Changlang; East Siang win crucial match
Tadar Tang Memorial Football Tournament
Madhurjya Doley
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: Taba Rakesh scored four goals in the second half as host Papum
Pare blanked Changlang 8-
Papum Pare, who beat Capital Complex in their first match, was leading 1-
Papum Pare completed the group assignment with all win to top the group ‘A’ while Capital Complex came second. On the other hand, Changlang’s hope for making it to knock out stage has been almost finished. The team remained winless in two outings and conceded as many as 15 goals (7 goals against Capital Complex yesterday).
In another match played earlier, East Siang survived a late second half surge to
pull out a 3-
East Siang shot into lead 9 minutes into the match through Kangkiram Moyong. He added
another goal in 15 minutes to give his team 2-
Kurung Kumey will play Lower Dibang Valley in their last group match at 1.30 pm tomorrow and Lower Subansiri vs. Upper Subansiri match will be held at 3 pm.
3 new members inducted in state level Vigilance committee
ITANAGAR, Apr 28: The Vigilance and Monitoring Cell of the Union Ministry of Rural
Development has nominated NCP state unit vice president Karto Kaye, general secretary
Daniel Teli and journalist Nima Sange as non-
It was also requested that state/district level vigilance and Monitoring Committees meeting be held one in every quarter of the year and outcome of the meetings be sent to ministry concerned.
Meanwhile, both Kaye and Teli extended gratitude to Union Minister for Rural Development C P Joshi and Union Minister of State for Rural Development Agatha Sangma for inducting them in the vigilance committee. The members assured to deliver better service along with other members.
USIEF coordinator on 3-
ITANAGAR: Sudarshan Saha, coordinator of Education Advising Services, United State India
Educational Foundation (USIEF), Kolkata is arriving in state Capital on a three-
During his tour Saha will visit NERIST and Rajiv Gandhi University and interact with
the scholars, academicians, and students in order to facilitate their easy access
to higher education in USA and Fulbright-
Labour Day
ITANAGAR: MLA cum chairman, cooperation, Punji Mara and labour commissioner Ojing Darang have consented to attend the International Labour Day celebration at IG Park on May 1.
AYA to organize mass rally
ITANAGAR: Apatani Youth Association (AYA) has unanimously decided to organize a mass rally at Subansiri Stadium, Ziro on May 3 in protest against the brutal murder of Late Habung Chunya, GPM. Late Chunya was allegedly murdered on the night of April 6 last. The decision was taken in an AYA executive body meeting held at Ziro today. Representatives from NGOs, political parties, panchayat leaders, gaon burahs and general public are expected to participate in the mass rally.
Meanwhile, AYA vice president Bullo Tasser has been elevated to the post of its president
Appeal for relief to landslide victim
ITANAGAR: ASM Leel-
The ASM informed that one of the victims Gangte Yassing has died on April 26 at RK Mission, she was working as casual labour at Leel section under Sangram Electrical Division. She is survived by two daughters.
The April 24 land slide washed away a SPT building along with worth lakhs of properties and also seriously injured many villagers, release said.
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