April 05
Governor, CM greet people on Mopin
ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma and Chief Minister Nabam Tuki have extended sincere greetings to people of the state on the festive occasion of Mopin.
The Governor wished that the festivity will usher-
In his message, the Governor said that Mopin is the socio-
Showcasing an amazing array of ritualistic and cultural activities along with Popir,
he expressed hope that it goes a long way in preserving and promoting the age-
On this auspicious occasion, I offer my prayers to Almighty Donyi-
Chief Minister Nabam Tuki while extending wishes to the people on the joyous occasion of Mopin festival, expressed hope that invocation of the Mopin Goddess would successfully drive away the cursed shadow of any devastating natural calamity so that people can lead their lives peacefully and prosperously.
He called upon all, irrespective of tribe and religious belief, to join the Galo community in celebration of the festival and strengthen the bond of communal harmony and brotherhood.
“White is the symbol of Mopin, which is the symbol of peace. Let this Mopin bring in peace and prosperity in the state,” the Chief Minister added.
Asiatic bear cub rescued
ITANAGAR, Apr 4: A male Asiatic black bear cub of about one and half month old was rescued from Elephant Flat area by officials of Tippi Wildlife Range office, informed Forest Range Officer (WL), Tippi.
It seems the bear cub had strayed from mother and was found abandoned in nearby forest area by a local villager.
The rescued animal has been handed over to Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation (CBRC), Seijosa for further care and rehabilitation.
As per the bear rehabilitation protocol, the cub will be hand raised at CBRC and later released back to the wild.
ASYF demands action
ITANAGAR, Apr 4: The All Sagalee Youth Federation (ASYF) has urged the Sagalee ADC to take action against Sushee Infra Pvt. Ltd for allegedly damaging public properties while constructing the Trans Arunachal Highway.
In a complaint letter to the Sagalee ADC, the ASYF said that the company is illegally dumping the muddy soil towards valley sides while carrying out formation cutting of the TAH road between Gotupu village and Sagalee town. Dumping of soil causes huge damage to public properties. It also destroy the natural beauty of the valley, the Federation said and condemned the alleged illegal act of the company.
Claiming that some villagers have been arrested for registering protest against the alleged illegal act of the company, the Federation demanded release of those arrested persons and adequate compensation for the persons who lost their properties due to illegal dumping of soil.
MLA launches garbage lifting vehicles in Daporijo
Karda Natam
DAPORIJO, Apr 4: Local MLA Dikto Yekar today flagged off two Tippers of UD and Housing department to be engaged for lifting garbage.
While flagging of the two Tata Tippers, the MLA urged the UD department for proper use of the vehicles which will help the department in keeping the township neat and clean.
He opined that the Daporijo Township is gradually wearing a better and cleaner look than earlier with regular conduction of cleanliness drive.
Besides disposing garbage of the market areas the vehicles will also used for lifting waste materials of every colony, said Deputy Director, UD and Housing, Halli Welly. He appealed to both the colony and market area dwellers to cooperate with the Department in maintaining cleanliness.
Both the vehicles have been procured under Solid Waste Management Project under 10 percent lump sum provision for NE region.
Deputy commissioner Komkar Dulom, Zilla Parishad Chairperson, Sushil Nalo, SP Taru Gusar, DPO Shamee Timba and other HODs were present on the occasion.
Pen down strike called off
ITANAGAR, Apr 4: The NRHM-
The decision to call off the strike was taken in a coordination meeting of all contractual staff working under National Health Mission (Technical & Programme Management), Arunachal Pradesh today after the state NHM authorities assured to look into their demands of restructuring of staff salary and leave entitlement in the next NPCC meeting.
The representatives from NHM-
Gamlin inaugurates a Community Dere
AALO, Apr 4: A double storied Community Dere at PI Colony Aalo was inaugurated by MLA Jarkar Gamlin on April 3 in presence of DACO Tapun Taki, former Minister Dibang Tatak, senior citizens and public.
The Dere is constructed under SPA with all facilities like drainage system, boundary wall and other protective measures.
Meanwhile, responding to an appeal, Gamlin assured that the water scarcity of the colony would be taken up only in or after consultation with the concerned MLA of Aalo West. DIPRO
Colony road inaugurated
ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Daporijo MLA and APEDA Chairman, Dikto Yekar on Thursday inaugurated the Sinyik colony road constructed under SPA fund. On the same occasion, the colony earlier known as Dillidi was renamed as Sinyik Colony located at right bank of Sicin River in Upper Subansiri district which was declared by Deputy Commissioner Komkar Dulom.
Responding to a two-
Addressing the public on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner has appealed to the residents of the colony to cooperate with the district administration in maintaining law and order to ensure to ensure peace. At the same time, he requested the colony dwellers to see that their domestic animals, like pigs, goats etc. do not go astray, make public nuisance and destroy the drainage system.
Superintendent of Police, Taru Gusar appreciating the renaming of the colony assured for night patrolling in the colony.
Earlier, Dosh Dasi, Member Adviser of the newly colony expressed gratitude to the MLA and the Deputy Commissioner for their visit to colony to inaugurate the colony road and declaration of the new colony.
Deny Maling, Chairman APIDFC LTD has requested the MLA, the Deputy Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police to take special care and attention of colony.
Society demands arrest of culprits
NAGAR, Apr 4: All Taksing Tagru Welfare Society (ATTWS) has strongly appealed to
the authorities concerned to take up the case of death of a 10 year old student of
Govt. M.E. School, ESS-
Expressing grief and shock over the death of the Class 1 student, the ATTWS informed quoting the post mortem report that the boy died of strangulation with rope and hammering on his head.
The Society appealed to the law enforcing authority to conduct a thorough investigation into the case and arrest the culprits involved in the heinous crime at the earliest.
Expressing serious concern over increasing incidents of crime in Capital city despite the claims of police adequate security measures, it urged the state government, particularly Home department, to ensure safety and security of every people in the state.
Spartan FC defeats Junior Shining Star FC
ITANAGAR, Apr 4: The Kabak Kampu FC and Manipuri Welfare Society of Arunachal Pradesh (MWSAP) FC score one goal each and the match finished in a draw on the sixth day of the 2nd Second Edition of Satam Pogiong Memorial Football Tournament for 7 Seven Tiger (Running Trophy) 2015 played at IG park playground here today. Michi Bhai scored lonely goal for Kabak Kampu FC,while Max scored a goal for Manipuri Welfare Society of AP FC.
The second match of the day played between Satam Kame FC(A) group and Buddies FC in which the both the team scores 2 goal each. Yukar Takar and Biri Mark scored one goal each for Satam Kame FC and Kanu Rai and Suresh Pordung scored one goal each for Buddies FC.
In the 3rd match of the day played between Spartan FC and Junior Shining Star FC,
former defeated the later 2-
In the 4th Match of the day the 7 Seven Star FC defeated Young boys FC 3-
News Impact
CM reviews security arrangement in Tirap, appeals Centre to resolve insurgency issue
ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today made a fervent appeal to the Central Government to resolve the issue of insurgency once and for all.
While reviewing the security arrangements and law and order situation in Tirap district following the killing of three Army jawans and injuring several others in an ambush by suspected militants, the Chief Minister said “Unless the core issue of insurgency is resolved permanently, such incidents may recur. The common people, security personnel, the administration and the state government will be always be at the receiving end. The Central Government needs to act fast.”
The Chief Minister also directed strict vigil and round the clock surveillance in the district to maintain peace and security of the people. He ordered the DIG (East) to station in the district to personally monitor the situation. Further, he requested his cabinet colleagues from the area Wanglin Lowangdong and Thangam Wangham to take stock of the situation and do the needful.
Taking cognizance of the spontaneous reaction of the people against the killing, the Chief Minister appealed for peace and support to the administration and the security agencies to deal with the situation.
While condemning the incident in strongest term, the Chief Minister said such inhuman acts will not be tolerated by the people of this peaceful state.
Tuki also expressed deepest condolences to the respective units and families of the martyrs and said the state and its people share the pain of the irreparable loss.
“We salute the brave Jawans who made the supreme sacrifice while on duty to provide security to the common people. Their sacrifice will not go in vain and people of Arunachal Pradesh and the country will always remember them,” he said.
Govt denies financial mismanagement, terms allegations misleading
ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Arunachal Pradesh Government today said that the allegation of financial mismanagement leveled by expelled MLA Kalikho Pul is misleading.
Addressing the press persons at CM’s conference hall here, Government Spokesperson, Bamang Felix said “It is financial constraint and a common phenomenon in every progressive state of the country.” “How can the government resort to financial mismanagement when the state budget is audited by the CAG and recommended to the state Assembly where Public Account Committee (PAC) examines it and the House passes it”, Felix questioned.
The Govt spokesperson further clarified that the State government is not facing a deficit of Rs 6000 crore as alleged. However, he admitted an accumulated deficit of Rs 4486.74 crore in the past 10 years.
"The deficit has increased to Rs 4486.74 crore till March 2015 from Rs 146.47 crore
in 2005-
The State Government is facing financial constraints mainly due to substantial increase in the salary sector. The grants given by 13th Finance Commission on salary and pension was not sufficient to meet up all requirements of salaries and pensions, he said. There was substantial increase in the state's salary component after recruitments of 18,863 employees in the past 10 years, he said.
“The amount received as upfront and processing fee was used for implementation of
the 6th Pay Commission including payment of arrears during 2009-
Informing that the state Govt have been able to receive major portion of the TFC grants under Panchayati Raj during March 2015, Felix said submissions of Utilization Certificates by concerned departments is being strictly monitored.
Responding to the allegation of Pul that Rs 864 crore GPF and Rs 97 crore New Pension
System money has been utilized by government and they have not been able to return
the money, Felix said “there is no ban on withdrawal of GPF Advance, non-
Felix further said that the financial year 2014-
Regarding misuse of CSS funds, the Govt spokesperson said, if any written complaint is received, the Government shall recommend for SIC probe into the allegations.
Responding to the query of the media persons, Felix said NHM is a central Govt scheme and diversion of NHM fund is not possible.
BJP demands imposition of financial emergency
ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Saying that it had nothing to do with the internal matters of the ruling Congress Government and its legislators in the state, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Arunachal Pradesh unit, however, expressed shock and dismay over the alleged financial mismanagement as disclosed by a former minister and Hayuliang MLA Kaliko Pul.
Although Votes of Account was passed in the recently concluded State Assembly, the ruling Congress Government has been unable to pay any single bill in the March closing, the party said in a release and expressed grave concern over the reported financial crisis faced by the Government.
Even the GPF of the State government employees have not been spared and their hard earned savings had been mismanaged and illegally withdrawn and siphoned off, the party alleged.
Several funds under SPA, ACA, & TFC etc were blatantly misused by the ruling Congress at the cost of the state exchequer and its people, the party said quoting the former state finance minister as saying.
The State BJP demanded for immediate imposition of financial emergency in the state and launch of independent investigation agency to investigate into the alleged huge financial mismanagement by the ruling Congress Government under the Chief Minister.
“No one should be spared; if anyone found indulging in the financial mismanagement,” the party demanded.
Sensitization of railway police personnel on Tourism
ITANAGAR Apr 4: Continuing its efforts to educate the masses on importance of tourism in the state, Department of Tourism today organized a workshop for sensitization of railway police personnel on tourism at Naharlagun Railway Station.
Around 100 officials including from Government Railway Police (GRP) deputed at Naharlagun and Gumto railway stations, Railway Protection Force (RPF), and officials of Naharlagun and Gumto Tourist ILP Facilitation Centres attended the day long programme.
In her keynote address, Tourism assistant director, Bengia Manna Sonam urged the uniform personnel including GRP and RPF to cooperate each while handling tourists and other visitors in the railway stations.
“You are the first person who tackles tourists in the entrance. Your politeness and hospitality is required highly in this endeavour”, she said.
While highlighting on the rich potential of state’s cultural tourism, pilgrimage
tourism, adventure tourism, monastic tourism and-
Bengia also briefly highlighted on importance of opening up of home stay facility for tourist in the state to boost rural economy.
“The world has started looking upon Arunachal Pradesh slowly because of coming up of trains. You need to deal upon deliberately and politely to the visitors coming to the state”, emphasized Arunachal Pradesh Tour Operator Association (APTOA) president John Panye.
He further exhorted the police personnel and officials of the tourist ILP facilitation centres to maintain cleanliness and hospitality so that congenial atmosphere could be maintained for the tourist.
The president also emphasized on improvement of the system to facilitate tourists
in the railway stations like streamlining pre-
Speaking as a resource person, Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic lecturer Chukhu Mama maintained that safety and security of tourist should be of utmost concern to everyone in the state and every stake holders including Centre, government and other agencies should be involved in this task.
“Safety and security are vital to providing quality in tourism. Therefore, providing quality tourism experiences which incorporate principles of safety and security”, he said.
Mama asked the police personnel to look upon complaints lodged by tourist positively because it is the way of preventing other complaints, adding it is also way of receiving feedback to let them know how they are functioning and opportunity to improve their performance.
Another resource person Arindham Chakraborty, assistant professor Rajiv Gandhi University emphasized on need for creation of tourist police and separate helpline number in order to control undesired harassment and crime against tourist at par with other states like Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra etc.
District Tourism Officers, TK Kopak and Rigio Tabam dwelt on length about the importance of issuing ILP and PAP for both domestic and foreign tourists and needs for its strict enforcement. TIOs Milo Mammung and Reichi Lognia also spoke in the function.
Arunachalees possibly more Indian than Delhiites
Abhimanyu Chandra
Let's turn the tables.
For too long, Delhiites have tested Arunachalees’Indianness. The tests are gruesome:
Arunachalees are called “chinky,” and have been subjected to race-
How about we turn the test, testing the testers? With a milder test, to be sure: a challenge of knowledge, comprising questions not pejoratives, ending with question marks not strangle marks. How about we quiz these people (mostly Delhiites, but also Mumbaikars, Bangaloreans, and others)—assertive of their Indianness, dismissive of Arunachalees’—to see how much they know about Arunachal Pradesh; to attempt a diagnosis for their acts of discrimination; and, ultimately, to see how Indian they are?
So what follows is a quiz (with answers at the end).
1. What is the most commonly spoken language in Arunachal? (Hint: It's not Chinese.)
2. What is the capital of Arunachal?
3. What is the document every non-
4. What are the former names for Arunachal?
5. Did separation of powers occur in Arunachal 41 years ago, 21 years ago, or 1 year ago?
6. The Arunachal Pradesh government recognizes which system of law alongside Common Law?
7. What is the main traditional faith of the people of Arunachal?
If you are struggling, let me make an admission. Until four months ago I, too, at best knew answers to two out of these seven questions. I was embarrassed, ashamed at how out of depth I was about an entire state even though I had very much grown up in India.
But after reporting in Arunachal for four months now, and occasionally, during this time, traveling to other parts of the country, I have found that ignorance about the state is pervasive. It’s as if Arunachal Pradesh doesn't exist! When, over conversations, I would mention I had been working in Arunachal, my interlocutors would be befuddled; they would paddle questionsat me such as: “Do a lot of Chinese people live in Arunachal?” No. “Is Arunachal Pradesh a state, or is it part of the Northeast?” It’s both, actually. “Who is the chief minister of the Northeast?” Uhh. “What's the capital of Arunachal? Is it Guwahati?” Guwahati is in Assam.
Cluelessness about Arunachal is likely a key cause behind the discrimination against Arunachalees. People tend, inherently, to be suspicious of people they don't know, or don't identify with. What makes goons distinctive is that they exploit such a dynamic, and discriminate—subtly and explicitly, even violently. Nido Tania, son of an Arunachal Pradesh Member of Legislative Assembly, has been the most notable victim of such violence. Tania was assaulted in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar market on January 29, 2014, in part because of his appearance; he bore the Mongoloid features characteristic of people from India’s Northeast, and had his hair streaked. He died the next day.
So to Delhiites so fond of questioning others’Indianness: Ask yourself, How much do I know about this country, especially of its founding ideal that we are an emphatically diverse polity: comprising people of all sorts of races and all sorts of physical appearances, and that each is as worthy as the other? Do I know the basic, most rudimentary facts about an entire state? And what is revealed about the extent of my Indianness when I let ignorance about a group of Indians slip into discrimination against them?
If the Delhiites in question introspect, they will recognize that the who-
Answers to the earlier questions:
1. Hindi
2. Itanagar
3. Inner Line Permit
4. North-
5. 1 year ago. The creation of an independent judiciary in the state was declared in 2007, but it was truly established only last year.
6. Tribal law, as evident from the government's official endorsement of the institution of GaonBurah.
7. DonyiPoloism
(Abhimanyu Chandra is a 2014-
APPDSU stages rally demanding Taloh’s ouster
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Apr 4: The alleged ‘10 percent commission fixation’ case involving the Education Department over the construction of Doimukh College last week reached the Rajbhawan today.
Alleging involvement of Education Minister Tapang Taloh, All Papum Pare District Students’ Union (APPDSU) today staged a protest rally demanding immediate dropping of Taloh from the Cabinet. Hundreds of people both students and youth took part in the protest rally which started from Akashdeep in Ganga and culminated at Tennis Court Indira Gandhi Park here.
It is being claimed that, Taloh’s alleged involvement in the scandal emerged out recently with an audio CD of the purported voice record transpiring between Taloh’s OSD Dr Rajan and the contractor, accusing Taloh of demanding 10 percent commission through his OSD from the contractors in lieu of sanctioned contract works of Govt College, Doimukh. However, Taloh had shrugged off the allegations as baseless and concocted, and denied his involvement in a press statement given on March 29, 2015.
The angry protestors holding placards and banners shouted slogans, “Tapang Taloh Chor hai!, Stop corruption!”. They also strongly demanded the govt to immediately hand over the case to the SIT for impartial inquiry and immediate stoppage of the 10 percent commission system in the state.
APPDSU also demanded the police to arrest other accused who were the mastermind of the scandal including OSD to the Education Minister. Expressing resentment over the police inactivity on the case, APPDSU stated that other accused are roaming free and the police is yet to arrest them despite lodging of FIR.
Earlier, four persons namely Dubi Ete Lollen, Bimpi Riddi, Tori Gadi and Tame Aking were arrested by the police for allegedly demanding money from Tana Pekhi Tara of Doimukh in connection with the sanctioned amount of Rs 12.5 Crore against establishment of Govt. College at Doimukh. However, the Education Department had clarified that Rs 12.5 crore is incorrect amount and only an amount of Rs. 2.00 crore for the proposed construction of Govt. College of Doimukh stands sanctioned.
The APPDSU executive members later submitted a copy of memorandum to the Governor and the Chief Secretary demanding dropping of Tapang Taloh from the cabinet, handing over of the case to SIT for impartial inquiry, initiate action against Tapang Taloh and Dr. Apurva Rajan (OSD) and award exemplary punishment to the culprits involved in the scandal.
Meanwhile in Boleng, Pangin Boleng Students’ Union organized a protest march on Saturday demanding Education Minister Tapang Talho’s ouster from the State Cabinet for his alleged corrupt practice.
The rally was jointly organized by Pangin-
The was in support of All Papum pare District Students’ Union’s ongoing demand for dropping Taloh from the ministry for his alleged corrupt practices, said Taki Mize, President, Pangin Boleng Students’ Union.
Vodafone launches its telecom service in Daporijo
Karda Natam
DAPORIJO, Apr 4: Vodafone has launched its telecom service here today.
Inaugurating the service, local MLA Dikto Yekar assured the officials of mobile service providers all possible help and cooperation and in providing better telecom service to the consumer. While praising Vodafone India for extending its telecom services to Daporijo, the MLA appealed to the public to cooperate with mobile service provider. The MLA also narrated that the various hurdles faced by him and the Vodafone India in bringing the India’s one of the best mobile service providers to Daporijo.
Deputy Commissioner Komkar Dulom hoped that introduction of telecom service by Vodafone will not provide the consumers better telecommunication facilities but also generate employment opportunities for the unemployed youths. The DC also assured his support to Vodafone in providing better telecom service in the area. He also acknowledged the contribution and efforts of the local MLA in bringing Vodafone telecom service to Daporijo.
Terming it as a memorable day for the people of Daporijo, SP Taru Gusar asked every retailer to collect all necessary documents and photographs of the consumers while applying for a new SIM card to prevent its misuse and avoid any kind of illegal activities.
Wangham appeals for negotiation and to avoid violence
KHONSA, Apr 4: Minister for Civil Aviation, Supply and Transport, Thangwang Wangham has appealed to the organisation involved in the killing to give up violence and come to the negotiation table.
Wangham made this appeal today while visiting Khonsa to take stock of the law and order situation in Tirap district in the aftermath of the killing of 3 Rajput Regiment jawans in an ambush on 2nd April. The minister who was deputed by the Chief Minister to visit the district went to the scene of the unfortunate incident and met the people there.
Later, while interacting with the Tirap Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of
Police at Khonsa, Wangham opined that peace was a pre-
The DC and SP apprised Wangham on the steps being initiated to bring normalcy and improve the law and order scenario in the district. They requested the Minister to press on the state government to take necessary steps for improvement of infrastructures like Police stations, staff quarters, road connectivity and remove the bottlenecks that are hampering the smooth functioning of the district Police. DIPRO
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