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Assam and Arunachal ministers meet to defuse
tension, AAPSU calls for solution to border issue
Guwahati, Aug 19: Assam and Arunachal Pradesh today decided to take immediate steps to resolve tension prevailing along the border of the two states in Tirap.
Assam Law Minister Pranab Gogoi and Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Tako Dabi met at Bimalapur along the border to resolve the tension after Assam police barracks were destroyed within Arunachal border by citizens. Assam maintains it was the handiwork of NSCN(IM) militants while the citizens of Arunachal blame that Assam authorities has encroached on the area that led to demolition of Police barracks.
Despite claims and counter claims, it was decided that security forces of both the states would jointly patrol the border and the roads would be kept open for the public. Peace committees would be set up by both states which would meet every month, the sources said.
Meanwhile, All Aruna-
“After repeated pressure from AAPSU, government of Arunachal created department of
boundary affair. But since then this department is dormant and we have not heard
them carrying out any activities. Government needs to explain public about reason
behind non-
AAPSU President has urged Assam government to respect Supreme Court order. “Just because we respect Supreme Court order and don’t stray into Assam territory, our neighbour should not take us for granted. We expect Assam to respect court order and if they don’t, our government should knock door of Supreme Court again,” Tatung said. He further wondered how there is no understanding between Congress governments of Assam, Arunachal and Union of India. “As Congress is in power at centre, Assam and Arunachal this matter can be solved amicably with coordination among three governments. We urge all three governments to come together and solve this issue. AAPSU does not anyone to suffer because of boundary issue,” Tatung added. Tatung went on to add that AAPSU will continue to fight against illegal action of Assam near boundary areas. “AAPSU stands with those Arunachalee who are fighting to safeguard their land and we will extend any help to them. We won’t let even an inch of our land taken away by outsiders,”
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: The former MLA Late Talo Kadu was laid to rest today at Pasighat. He had passed away yesterday.
Born on August 1, 1940 at Kadu village in East Siang district, Late Kadu matriculated from Gauhati University in 1963 and completed his graduation from JN College Pasighat in 1969.
He was elected as member of the legislative assembly in 1980 on a People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) ticket. People’s Party of Arunachal mourned the death of Late leader. He was the very active political and social leader of the State during its formative stage, the party said while adding that PPA and Arunachal Pradesh have lost one of its veterans.
Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee has also mourned the death of Late Kadu and termed it great loss for the state. The Party said that he worked dedicated for the all round development of the citizens.
In a message, the Education Minister Bosiram Siram said Lt. Kadu would be remembered for ever for his dedicated services to the community and humanity. The minister prayed for his eternal peace in heavenly abode.
Meanwhile, The Deputy Commissioner East Siang Onit Panyang has also expressed his deep shock at the demise of the leader.
Mourning his untimely demise, President East Siang unit GWS Takir Kakki said that Late Kadu’s contributions in the construction of Ledum to Tene Koyu road during his stint as people’s representative will always be remembered. Late Kadu was devoted to the cause of the poor and downtrodden and worked for the welfare of people as a social worker, he said.
He is survived by two daughters and a son.
Ramle Banggo Welfare Society has also mourned the death of the Late leader. Terming him a social reformer and educationist, the Society has said that with Late Kadu’s death a vacuum has been created.
Sammonay Gut Cooperative Society Ltd. deeply mourned the demise of former MLA from Pasighat. The Chairperson Minoti Riba, remembering the contributions of Kadu, stated that, he shall remain in the minds of the people of the state. She said that he would be remembered not only as a forefront leader of the Peoples Party of Arunachal but also as a person who contributed to bring the cooperative movement in the state.
APCC welcomes committee on refugees
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee has welcomed the committee constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Aug 10 to examine various issues relating to resettlement of Chakmas and Hajongs refugees in Arunachal Pradesh and explore possibility of grant of Indian Citizenship to the eligible refugees residing in the state. The Committee has been formed with representatives from Home Minister, state government of Arunachal, Committee for Citizenship Rights of the Chakmas and Hajongs of Arunachal Pradesh and All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union. Deputy Commissioner of Lohit and Changlang of are special members of the Committee.
APCC hoped that with the constitution of the Committee, the vexed refugee issue would be solved. Meanwhile the APCC thanked the Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu for his initiatives on the refugee issue.
Union decries govt decision on head load system
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: All Kurung Kumey District Students Union (AKKDSU) has reiterated its demand for PDS air sorties in remote and inaccessible areas of Kurung Kumey district.
Despite its voice against the head local carriage system and representation to the
Govt for introduction of air sorties, the Govt took a decision (Vide letter No.SF
&CE-
It claimed that head load carriage system in inaccessible areas of Kurung Kumey
has already been proved to be a failure and many administration centres and institutions
remained functionless due to non-
ANSU calls for finalization NIT permanent site
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) in a memorandum to chief minister
has called for finalization of permanent site for NIT-
The Union informed that the Ministry of HRD accepted, in principle, the Kampo Village-
The Union said that a decision on the permanent site in the next Cabinet Meeting on the basis of the Site Selection Committee Report be taken.
The Union further called for declaration of Kara-
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Large number of students and panchayat leaders of Leporiang Anchal
Samity under the banner of All Sagalee Students Union (ASSU) constructed a MIBT 10-
Meanwhile, ASSU lauded the ANSU president Niglar Veo and Panchyat leaders including ZPM Tana Tagum Tara for their wholehearted support in making the social service a grand success.
Orientation prog on KSY and IEC
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Child Development Project Officer, under ICDS Project Chambang
had conducted a two-
Altogether, 128 people were benefitted from the training programme.
Inaugurating the programme as Chief Guest ZPM Gora Tugung appealed the adolescent girl, Anganwadi Workers, Helpers and others to avail the benefit offered in the training and serve the needy people of the area.
While assuring all possible help for conducting such event in near future Tugung appealed the state government to grant more fund towards the project for adolescent girls and also appealed the concerned department to conduct more such events in near future.
Guest of Honour Miching Hania also urged the participants to avail the benefit and exhibit their talent.
CDPO Marken Basar and Organizing Secretary Tudu Pachi appreciated the state government; Social Welfare and Child Development Department for funding the event and also thanked DC Kurung Kumey District Bidol Tayeng, DMO Dr. Higio Tama, CO Chambang and Panchayat leaders for their cooperation, guidance and support.
Medical Officer, Koloriang Dr. Khoda Dui, supervisors and Tudu Pachi were the resource persons.
ACA releases cricketing calender
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Arunachal Cricket Association (ACA) has decided organize a series of cricket tournaments from the month of October, 2010 to April 2011.
According to a cricketing calender released by ACA today, the under 16 inter-
Denga Bengia
Likha Kamin, a nimble boy born to a humble farmer family of Likha Tasser, on 2nd
June 1970, in remote Yoglu village of Pistana circle, under Lower Subansiri, (now
settled in Yachuli) never dreamt of ever being honored by government for his work
for self sustenance, when he started his career as an agriculture farmer in late
eighties after leaving school at class-
Initially, it was on trial basis he converted few terraces of his wet rice cultivation
(WRC) field 2 Kms west of Yachuli town into a fish pond as on those days pisci-
Overcoming the impediments is success, so is the case of Likh Kamin, his determination,
hard work and dedication to his chosen field guided him to overcome the obstacles
of water scarcity and flat land which are the pre-
The farm, spread over three hectares is surrounded with fitting locales of pristine green pine forest, has been appreciated by all who ever had a chance to visit it. The Indian Council of Agriculture Research(ICAR), through the Directorate of Cold Water Fisheries(DCWR) Bhimtal, also felicitated him with a memento and Certificate on 3rd October 2009, in recognition of his dedication to development of fisheries sector in high altitude.
His success in the field can be gauged from the fact that he has a water area of
over two hectares under fish farming spread over total area of three hectares.
His innovative and entrepreneurship idea can be seen from his style of cultivation
where different livestock are integrated with Pisci-
For last two years, he has also started fish seed rearing from where marginal fish
farmers of the area gets the required fished seed without incurring much expenditure.
His annual income from this integrated farming is calculated at over Rs.three lacs.
Once seen as unwise effort from a crazy youth by the locals now has become a source
of inspirations with many opting for pisci-
It needs little hard work and determination in the initial stage and the rest is
a perennial source of income, said confident Kamin and appealed the youths to opt
for pisci-
Lower Subansiri DFDO, Pani Taram, congratulating Kamin his achievement, said this
is just the beginning of exploring the high potentials of pisci-
First ever art exhibition of local artist begins today
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: The stage is set for the first ever art exhibition of local artists,
which will be unveiled tomorrow. The exhibition will be a dawn to dusk affair over
the next four days at Arun Subansiri Hotel. For want of proper art exhibition gallery,
organizers are making best use of space made available. The venue is abuzz with excitement
as the artists are busy setting up their arts in position for the D-
“It is a dream come true and a moment of pride to exhibit the works in our own state,” said Punyo Chobin, pursuing PG course in painting from Vishwabharti University Shanti Niketan West Bengal. Chobin would be displaying eight of his paintings. When quizzed about his initiation into painting, he shared that he was taught by Dhrubo Bhattacharjee, an artist with the IPR Department. “Dhrubo was very kind and taught me painting without charging me ’, he said. Another trained artist, Taya Viveik was also mentored by Dhrubo.
Amidst the men, there is budding young female artist, Yogai Bagyang, again an alumnus of the same university as Chobin and Taya Viveik. She did her masters in Ceramics which would be displayed along with her pair of paintings. Sharing the ups and downs of craftsmanship involved in using ceramics, she said, “it is a costly affair working with ceramics therefore, I do paintings too.” She adds that painting has been her passion since childhood.
The brain behind the exhibition is none other than Yumlam Tana-
First lady of the state, Anupama Singh will grace the occasion as chief guest, who herself is a trained artist from Academie Julian in Paris and has done several exhibitions since 1971 including at renowned galleries like Triveni Kala Sangam, Lalit Kala Acadey at New Delhi as well as at National Museum of Beaux Arts, Algiers.
On the occasion, AAFA will be felicitating first trained professional artist from
the state, Takar Riba-
APB&OCWWB distributes free exercise book to students
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Arunachal Pradesh Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB) as part of the welfare measures of the Board distributed exercise books to the school going children of the workers at All Arunachal Pradesh Workers’ Union office (AAPWU), Itanagar today.
Speaking on the occasion as chief guest Parliamentary Secretary for Labour Employment and Land Management, Padi Richo appreciated the activities taken up by the Board for the welfare of the children of workers.
He further highlighting the various opportunities offered by the board, encouraged everyone to come forward and avail the opportunity.
AAPWU President cum APB&OCWWB Chairman Jalley Sonam appreciating Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu for his support and cooperation said that for the first time in the state and in the entire north east states such welfare measure was taken up by the board.
He appealed all the workers to get themselves registered and added that workers who are registered under APB&OCWWB will avail the free books and assured to distribute five exercise books to each child from next year.
Inauguration
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: The District & Sessions Court, West Sessions Division at Yupia will be formally inaugurated by Justice K Musahary, Judge Gauhati High Court on August 23 at 9 am.
Bandh supported
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Adi Students Union Itanagar Unit extended support to 24 hours Siang bandh proposed by its parents body against dam starting from Aug 26.
Mega dam may bring in development for few people but it is not the way of development for everyone, particularly the poor villagers of Siang belt whose ancestral land will be snatched away in the name of development, AdiSU unit said.
The union also criticized the MP Takam Sanjoy for his reported statement against protestors of mega dams.
Solung Drawing competition
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Itanagar Solung Festival Celebration Committee, 2010 would conduct
a drawing competition for Class I-
The competition is being jointly sponsored by Megu Welfare Society and Nehru Yuva Kendra, Itanagar in honour of freedom fighter Late Lutnyung Megu, who sacrificed his life fighting against British Sepoys in 1894 at Delang Yapgo, Siluk.
Tirbin bandh
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Tirbin Area Students Union has decided to call 12-
Justifying its bandh call, the union said despite several reminders and representations to the BSNL authorities, the mobile network in Tirbin area remains out of order for the last two months.
Society supports
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Pushi Bango Welfare Society has supported the demand of Pushi Bango Students Union who have declared a bandh on Sept demanding posting of adequate numbers of teachers. The Society has called on the govt to frame strict transfer /posting norms so that the poor students of rural areas may not be deprived of education. It further called on the Ministers and MLAs not to interfere in the transfer and posting of teachers.
Charity show
ITANAGAR, Aug 19: Sagalee Branch of Arunachal Pradesh Women Welfare Society organized a charity show on Aug 14. PWD and UD Minister Nabum Tuki was the chief guest while Sagalee ZPM Abraham Techi Kaya was the guest of honour.
ECI verdict
ITANAGAR: The Election Commission of India has derecognized Arunachal Congress as state party in Arunachal Pradesh on its failure to fulfill the conditions at the subsequent elections. The Party had not put up with any candidates during the last assembly elections.
Teachers abstain from teaching
ITANAGAR: Rajiv Gandhi University Teachers Association today abstain from taking classes in response to call given by Federation of Central Universities Teachers Association. The teachers are protesting against the failure of the University Grants Commission for not amending the service conditions of the University and College Teachers as demanded.
Should you visit GH Naharlagun, carry along a bed
Dear Editor,
Recently, I had the opportunity of visiting General Hospital, Naharlagun. I was directed to take my patient to the emergency ward. Accordingly I went to the Emergency ward, but as expected I did not find a doctor at the emergency. So, I had to take my patient to Niba Hospital. This incident is a bitter reminiscent of last year, where faced with an emergency situation visited the Emergency ward. At that time I was lucky enough to find a doctor and the patient was advised to be administered some saline. But when I enquired as to where the patient should lie so as to be administered the saline, the nurse in a very casual manner advised me to find a seat on any of the bench in the veranda. As the patient was very serious, I looked for a place but the place was so crowded that I could not find a place, which I informed accordingly to the attending nurses, to which they again advised me to find a place to at least sit and take the saline. But is it really advisable that a person who is so sick and infirm due to illness can sit in a bench for hours on and take the saline. I guess not and so I had to shift my patient to Niba Hospital. Now visiting the same ward after a year, no desirable change can be seen.
Especially during the summers, the hospital is filled up to the extent that there is no place to step in. The ward which is supposedly called the "emergency ward" is the least equipped of all. The patients lie on benches, sit on the benches and even stand while they are being given saline. These are the real people of Arunachal who are not in a position to bear the minimum needs of a healthy life. To add to the woes, the Emergency ward is literally lying on the road. Can anyone with a common sense feel that a person would feel better lying on the road, feeling all the dust and the continuous honking of the horns, there are even multitoned horns that can scare the wit out of you with strange noises that goes on unbridled in our state? Well, that's what is happening in the Emergency ward of the General Hospital, Naharlagun. Shouldn't there be atleast some maintainable distance between the hospital and the roads? A patient in the emergency ward can see and hear everything on the road and a passerby in the road can hear the heavy breaths and sighs of the patient. So, which is the hospital and which is the road?
A person in the higher echelon and strata of the society need not visit the general
hospital as they have all the luxuries delivered at their door steps, but what about
the general public? This hospital is the lifeline of most of the population of the
state. What is the concerned department and ministry doing to address this problem?
I have heard no body speak anything about the Hospital. The "headlights" are talking
about dams, colleges, tourism but what about the health? How is it supposed that
a person would enjoy any of these, if there is no health? Every year in our state
many people (sorry no statistic available) die due to non-
When I write a letter for the public, one expects some action on part of the persons concerned, but the scenario in our state is so depressing and dejecting that a grievance and a cry of the public remains just black, oblivious words on a piece of paper.
So, instead let’s help ourselves. Next time anyone visits the General Hospital, make a vow to take a bench or a bed along with you or don't bother to go there at all.
Yours,
Duge Soki,
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Stairway to heavenly abode
Dear Editor,
I would like to draw the attention of the concerned Dept that the existing Bridge over Barapani, Naharlagun is causing untold problems to pedestrian because of its narrowness. There is no footpath either for the pedestrians.
When two heavy vehicles comes from different end, people walking in the middle of the bridge has to standstill that too in a slight leaning position towards the vehicles as there’s a slight distance between person and the vehicles.
With increasing number of Dhoom Bikers the problems has become worse for pedestrians like us. There is an immediate need for widening this bridge.
I would also like to request the District Administration to fix speed limit in the township area especially in the bridge and regulate it with the strictest possible means.
If we don’t pay heed to this issue at earliest, I fear, with increasing number of vehicles, this bridge is soon going to be a stairway to heavenly abode!
Yours,
A Resident of C-
Nahalargun
Give us water
Dear Editor,
It is a matter of shame that the Dera Natung Government college is lacking behind
in the field of basic amenities. We don't have Cyber Café or good Play ground. We
can study without any co curricular activities or facilities but it is tough to remain
in the college without potable water. Majority of the students belong to low income
group of the society and it is very hard to spend Rs 20/-
Yours,
Sange Tsering
DNGC, (On email)
Oldest hydel project in the verge of closure
Dear Editor,
The 50x50=100 KW Pagi Hydel under Basar division in West Siang district was inaugurated by then Governor K A A Raja on 15th October 1972. Now the oldest hydel of our state is in verge of closure due to negligence of power department. It has been observed that this hydel remains completely defunct for last four months. This Hydel used to supply power in many nearby villages including school, hospital and also Basar Township and vital administration installation including VIP areas. Despite knowing the fact that power generated by the Hydel is not adequate to cater the power need of fast growing population, the villagers never want the hydel disappear, which may go against the policy of the Govt.
Therefore, it is my earnest request to authorities concerned to take up regular maintenance work for smooth functioning of the hydel and bring smile to the villagers.
Yours’
Daggam Riba
Pagi village, Basar
Give a chance to non APST women married to tribal
Dear Editor,
I have been seriously following reader’s forum column of your daily in recent time.
Of them, lot of people have appreciated step taken by Doimukh Student Union (DSU)
against those non-
Why is administration keeping blind eye to this serious problem? The way things are
going at the moment, at times I am compelled to think whether we are following Meghalaya
system of matrilineal society. While non-
Today refugees like Tibetan and other groups are easily getting schedule tribe certificate
and accessing all facilities. State government and their administrative officers
should strictly check this gross violation. Also non-
Yours
Taba Sanka,
Nirjuli
Give chance to 15 other candidates
Dear Editor,
The recent fair selection of candidates for the posts of Sub-
Unfortunately we have not yet been called for selection from the revised panel of wait listed candidates. So far 8 candidates have been selected out of 23.
We, therefore humbly implore upon the Home Minister and the concerned police authority
to re-
Yours'
Samuel Pertin
On behalf of wait-
The dams
Dear Editor,
The letter by one Kaling Jamoh regarding his views on dams was the most balanced
and unbiased submission. I tried to calculate my opinion on the dam issue. However
the scale was horizontal. Having considered all the opinion of pro-
Yours,
Vikari Sonowal
Guwahati, (on email)
Start recruitment process
Dear Editor,
With reference to the letter 'Silent Department' dated August14, by one Agri graduate
regarding non creation of A.D.O post, I too would like to share my grievances at
non-
Hence the Dept. should answer-
Therefore I earnestly request the concerned authorities to start the recruitment process to the post of A.D.Os to solve the problem of unemployment among Agri. graduates or they should close the Dept.
Yours,
An Agri. Graduate
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