April 17
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ITANAGAR, Apr 16: Alleging total booth capturing, EVM destruction and other irregularities
like closing of polling before scheduled closing time at 14-
Punish attackers, ACS asks DGP
ITANAGAR, Apr 16: Claiming that one Nguri Khusal of Kimin was brutally attacked without any provocation by a group of people on April 6 last, Arunachal Civil Society (ACS) today demanded stringent action against the persons involved in the attack. ACS claimed that it was election related violence as the attackers demanded the voter I cards of victim and his entire family members, on refusal they barged inside the house and mercilessly beaten him. On being intervention of local mediators victim family was agreed to resolve the case amicably however same group repeatedly beaten him again, ACS claimed. Armed with FIR copy lodged with Kimin Police Station, ACS further said that victim is currently undergoing treatment at Arunachal State Hospital Naharlagun.
Power Supply disrupted
ITANAGAR, Apr 16: West Kameng and East Kameng districts are reeling under darkness following disruption in the 132KV Khuppi feeder line by heavy cyclonic storm in the foothills area of Bhalukpong and nearby border areas of Assam and Arunachal on April 14 evening. As reported from the Balipara Sub Station of PGCIL, fault occurred in the 132KV tower Line at a distance of 51km from Balipara.
However, the linemen and staff of NEEPCO are working on war footing to restore power supply but could not succeed, according to an official release.
Trace missing teacher: ATA
ITANAGAR, Apr 16: The Arunachal Teachers’ Association (ATA) has urged the state chief electoral officer and the state Government to trace the whereabouts of junior teacher Matthew Dabi who went missing on April 9 last while on duty as a polling officer in East Siang district.
While seeking cooperation of all for safe return of the polling officer, the ATA also urged the Govt for prompt investigation into the matter. It threatened to start a democratic movement against the authority concerned if the teacher is not traced within five days.
AKKDSU writes EC
ITANAGAR, Apr 16: All Kurung Kumey District Students Union (AKKDSU) today written
to the Election Commission demanding for deployment of adequate Para-
Tabasora, Nikte, Dasi and Yigikaum to go for re-
AALO, Apr 16: The re-
Lok Adalat disposes four criminal and one NI Cases
AALO, Apr 16: The National Lok Adalat organized by the District Legal Service Authority and conducted by Chief Judicial Magistrate cum Civil Judge (Sr. Division) Aalo was held on April 12 last.
Presiding over the Adalat, Tage Halley, Chief Judicial Magistrate-
Members Secretary Oli Perme EAC, Resource persons Adv. Minrik Nochi, Adv. Todak Ado, Hoksum Ori and Adv. Karken Agu were also present on the occasion. DIPRO
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ITANAGAR, Apr 16: The Election Commission of India has fixed the date for re-
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The districts-
Meanwhile, in a high-
The DEOs/SPs have been directed to enforce 107 CrPC etc. for preventive arrests of all those who try to intimidate/create mischief, the release added.
EVMs commissioned for re-
SEPPA, Apr 16: EVMs for re-
DEO cum DC Sandeep Kumar Singh while giving a joint briefing to the sector magistrates, Executive magistrates, Presiding and Polling officers, police officers and polling personnel informed that polling will be held on April 19 from 6 am to 2 pm.
SP, Apang Tamut said that police forces deployed for the purpose shall be under the command of sector magistrates and presiding officers and it is their collective responsibility to conduct the polling smoothly and peacefully without fear or favour. He suggested them to move in an organized way as a team with topmost priority on safety of polled or unpolled EVMs.
The polling team for Yakli, Byale Sulung and Veo which requires foot march shall move on April 17 and rest on April 18 where road connectivity are there. DIPRO
DC visits remote Sisen village
Villagers assure to participate in election process
PASIGHAT, Apr 16: A team of administrative officers and police lead by the East Siang DC Nidhi Srivastava today visited remote Sisen village where villagers were boycotting to participate in the Parliamentary and Assembly elections.
While interacting with the villagers, Srivastava informed that she has come personally
to have first hand information of the ground reality. She said that she was touched
by the sentiments of the people. The elections are process of the government formation
and voting is constitutional right. Therefore, every one should participate in it
with responsibility. She assured that no force will be used for voting, however she
appealed all to be participate in re-
She informed that she will visit Pongging village before 16th May to asses the feasibility
and suitability of road via Pongging to Pasighat. The DC also informed that she has
already taken up with the Air-
SP Devendar Arya appealed all not to listen to rumor mongers. Police is for the safety
and security of the public they are deployed not to harm or harass the public but
for their welfare only. Therefore, he also appealed all to participate in the re-
Earlier the villagers, while appreciating the DC and her team for personally inspecting
the village informed that due to non-
Fire guts private residence of Takar Marde
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DAPORIJO, Apr 16: The private residence of Takar Marde, INC candidate from Dumporijo assembly constituency, was gutted in a devastating fire in the wee hours yesterday.
Kardu Marde, son of Takar Marde sustained grievous injury in the fire and he was immediately rushed to District Hospital, Daporijo for treatment.
No any household items or properties of value could be saved as the family members were asleep when the fire broke out at around 2 am.
Though the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, a complaint against an alleged suspect has been lodged with Dumporijo Police station by the victims.
Police after registering a case launched investigation to ascertain whether it was a handiwork of miscreants, OC Rajen Yekar informed.
Meanwhile, the alleged suspect claims innocence because he was not at Dumporijo at the time of the incident.
The family members and relatives also claimed that the alleged suspect was at Rilo village when the fire broke out. His presence in the village at that night was also witnessed by the Rilo village GB, they claimed.
The family and relatives of the alleged suspect have appealed to the law enforcing authority to investigate the case without any bias.
The Block Congress Committee Dumporijo strongly urged the district administration and the police to investigate the matter thoroughly to ascertain the actual cause of the fire.
Topo Welfare Society (TWS) also suspected that some miscreants might have done it deliberately. The Society urged the authority concerned to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. If any wrongdoing is found, the perpetrators of the crime must be brought to book and punished as per law, the Society demanded.
World Junior Badminton Championship
Talar loses to Lin Gui Pu in quarter-
ITANAGAR, Apr 16: Arunachal ace shuttler (India’s rank-
After defeating Cheuk Yiu Lee of Hong Kong by 21-
Talar defeated David Peng of Germany by 21-
Talar is representing India in the global event, being hosted by Malaysia Badminton Association in collaboration with Badminton World Federation.
Talar deserves kudos for being the first badminton player from North East India to play in a global event to some success.
Malini Mela: centre for national integration
LIKABALI, Apr 16: The historic Malini Mela which is celebrated every year on the
occasion of Ram Navami, this year started late. The Mela was postponed from 8th April
to 15th April due to general elections. The Likabali road this week appears crowded
for a good reason. The 5-
This year, the Mela strives back to serve the old adage of the significance of Malinithan temple, making it a centre for national integration not a subject of boundary dispute. It is said that Malinithan temple, an important religious site of the North East India appeared in the early medieval period. This temple was said to be built by the Asuras for Lord Shiva in one day. However, the temple couldn't be finished in one day and it still remains unfinished. The Malini Mela is also homage to the Mahabharata days when it is said that Lord Krishna while eloping with Rukmini rested here for a night.
Finance Secretary, AAPSU, Suraj Tayem and President, GSU, Damik Gameh were the chief guest and guest of honour respectively. Local officers present were SDPO, CO and State Veterinary officer along with Ex Minister Kardu Taipodia and the GBs.
The chief guest on the inauguration day while urging everyone present to maintain cordial relation also said that Malini Mela is a gateway to harmony calling for brotherhood.
Chimo Taipodia, secretary organizing committee, said the main objective of Malini Mela is to bring about cultural exchange and maintain peace between the two states and also bring the business community under one umbrella.
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Upper Subansiri DEO holds peace meetings
DAPORIJO, Apr 16: The Upper Subansiri DEO Tahang Taggu conducted a peace meeting with contesting BJP and INC candidates and workers of the political parties of 25 Raga Assembly constituency here at Daporijo yesterday. During the meeting, both the parties agreed for a peaceful conduct of fresh polls and submitted a written resolution that they would not create any law and order problems during the fresh polls at Don, Baja and Sodrik on April 19.
Similar meeting was also conducted by the DEO with the INC and BJP candidates and workers of the 24 Daporijo Assembly Constituency in which both the parties agreed for a peaceful, free and fair conduct of fresh polls at Jeke and Rikung Polling Stations.
Meanwhile, DC, SP Anto Alphonse , PD( DRDA) Sode Potom and DDMO Lobsang along with
ADC Dumporijo has made spot inspection of the private OBT residence of Takar Marde
at Dumporijo, where a fire accident occurred yesterday.There was no injury or loss
of human life during the fire accident and the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
However the Administration has asked the Officer in-
The District Administration has put in place extra forces for day and night patrolling in the area. DIPRO
HK Roy, Pasighat
Bihus have been celebrated in Assam since ancient times. Each Bihu coincides with a distinctive phase in the farming calendar. ‘Rongali Bihu’ popularly known as Bohag Bihu is highly regarded as the biggest festival of Assam that begins in the month of Bohag (Baisakh, the middle of April). It is an integral part of Assamese culture and the time of merriment and feasting.
Rongali Bihu is celebrated as a pre-
In context of Pasighat, unity in diversity is the identification of the centurion town. Rongali Bihu was celebrated here in a befitting manner by the Sri Sri Sankar Guru Kristi Kendra (SSSGKK), Pasighat in the state’s oldest Namghar Ghar, (situated in the heart of the town) with pomp and show. People from all walks of life come together to celebrate the occasion with joy.
The daylong program started with the ceremonial flag hoisting. The prominent writer and Secretary General of Adi Baane Kebang Bodong Yirang in his inaugural speech while greeting the people stated that Bohag means Spring season is back. The surrounding landscape is once again wearing its breathtaking look with the onset of new buds and shoots, seasonal Palash (flame of the forest) and Kopou (foxtail orchid) flowers blooming bright adding shades of beaming orange and purple colors to the tranquil blue sky and the air is filled with happiness as the Kuli (cuckoo) birds chirp their joyous songs and the heart touching piping of PEPA (buffalo horn). Such occasion renews the relationship and spread the essence of brotherhood which is prerequisite for peace, development and communal harmony for both the states of Assam and Arunachal.
Pasighat is the hub of festivals where all communities celebrate Solung, Etor, Mopin,
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Earlier, Tayek Talom, Principal JN College, Pasighat in his deliberation stated “we would remember unparallel contributions of the Assamese community in the formation stage of young Arunachal.”
The festive occasion amalgamated both Assamese and non-
Among others, Oshong Ering (Rtd. IAS), Jonaying Rukbo (Rtd. IIS) and prominent writer and poet Kaling Borang, Girin Tamuli, Bipul Dutta, Arun Saikia and local officers and leaders were present and spoke on the occasion. Renowned singers Talut Mize and Delong Padung enthralled the audiences with their melodious songs.
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Feature of Sangken festival
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily I would like to help people know more about the beautiful
festival of water. The word ‘Sangken’ is derived from the Sanskrit word sankranti
meaning transmigration of the sun from one rashi to the next. This socio-
Everything starts with prayers by the monks and elders. Later, to begin with, the idols of Lord Buddha are taken out of the vihara (temple) and kept in a temporary shrine, called Kyongfra .Everyone try to beseech the blessing of Lord by sprinkling clean water over the idols and pouring water into the rope of the Dharma and Sangha that forms the three jewels of Buddhism. In the Kyongfra setup, the visitors pour clean and scented water on the Hoelin, a boat shaped wooden structure. This water then rushes to the Lungkong, a water fountain resulting in its rotatory motion and it sprinkles the water over the idols kept in the Kyongfra. Clean and scented water is also poured on the idols directly which are kept in some other special places. Water is also poured in bodhi tree, the sailik (ropes of holy books) and other holy objects. The devotees also pour water on the hands of the bhikkhus (monks) and other elderly persons for blessing.
People enjoy and make fun by throwing water on each other and distributing special homemade sweets.
Sangken is a festival to invoke the blessings of the Lord Buddha for protection of the mankind from the evils for peace, harmony and good health. At the end of the celebration which last for three days, the idols of Lord Buddha are taken back to the Vihara. Restoration of idols in the vihara marks the end of the old year and beginning of the New Year.
Yours
Satita Mein
Arunachal Pradesh
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Unique way of protest
The decision of the villagers of Sissen under 35-
Various local organizations, including Sissen Welfare Society, Sissen Farmers Club,
Sissen Students Union and section of PRI leaders collectively had given poll boycott
call in protest against the governments' alleged step-