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ALSU calls bandh on Aug 21
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: The Arunachal Law Students’ Union (ALSU) has called for its first phase of 12 hours Capital Complex bandh on August 21 in its protest against alleged illegal appointment of Joint Director (Agri & Allied). Earlier ALSU, on several occasions, have protested against the appointments by serving memorandums, ultimatums to the chief minister as well as the governor and by staging dharnas and rallies in front of the concern offices.
In a release, it said, we have fulfilled all the democratic means and tools to get justice in a peaceful way but no action has been taken by the concern authority till date. Hence, we are compelled to call bandh in order to get justice.
The second phase of 24 hours bandh call is from September 9 next, it said.
GSU’s awareness tour continues
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: Continuing its Socio-
On the same day, the GSU team also visited Kora Govt. Secondary School to interact with academician of KGBV and Hostel boarders of Kora Secondary School. On (14th August) next day of the tour, the GSU team visited Town Middle School Nari, Primary School Nari, Govt. Middle school Lumpo, Govt. middle school Naame and later on a meeting was held in auditorium Govt. Secondary School Nari which was attended by Kenyom Dabi (ZPM), Y. Sora (Anchal Chairperson), CDPO Nari, K. Dabi (Secretary RBWS), Kirbom Modo (headmaster), publics and students.
On August 15, while the whole nation was celebrating its 67th Independence Day, GSU
team visited Seren Secondary School which is situated in inter-
A massive rural sensitization programe gets underway
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: A massive rural sensitization programe involving elected Panchayati Raj member got underway at Yupia in Papumpare district today. The training cum sensitization programe is being initiated by Minister Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Tanga Byaling. The department of rural development in coordination with the department of Panchayati Raj and State Institute of Rural Development will conduct the training in phase wise manner and likely to cover the entire districts across the state. During the sensitization programe the centrally sponsored flagship programs such as MGNREGA, IWMP, IAY &RSBY will be also thoroughly discussed. The First phase of programme will cover Papum Pare, Lower Suansiri and Kurung Kumey. The reaming districts will be covered in phase manner under the programme.
Contribution for Uttarakhand flood victim
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: Employees of chief engineer, eastern electrical zone, western electrical zone, central electrical zone and transmission, planning and monitoring zone, department of power, GoAP has contributed Rs 2, 04,064 to the chief minister’s relief fund for relief and rehabilitation for Uttarakhand flood victims.
Basic mountaineering course at Dirang
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: The department of sports and youth affairs will sponsor four male candidates for undergoing basic mountaineering Course at the National Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports (NIMAS), Dirang in West Kameng district from August 26 to September 30.
A selection trial for the interested candidates will be conducted at Sangey Lhaden Sports Academy ground on August 19.
Blood donation camp
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: Altogether 150 volunteers participated in a blood donation cum awareness camp organized by All Galo Youth Organization (AGYO) in collaboration with Arunachal Jagriti at RK Mission Hospital, here on August 14.
20 units of blood was extracted during the daylong programme.
Attending the blood donation camp, AAPSU vice president (protocol) Toko Happy highlighted the importance of blood and encouraged the young participants to take part in such noble acts.
Assembly session from Sept 20
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: The 11th session of the fifth state Legislative Assembly will commence
on September 20. The three-
Union threatens bandh
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: All Sagalee Students Union (ASSU) today threatened 24 hours bandh call in its area if the authority fail to arrest the culprits involved in death of late Techi Juna who was succumbed to injury after brutal attack on July 10. ASSU in its representation to the additional deputy commissioner Sagalee, claimed that despite repeated pleas to the authority no concrete investigation is being carried out. Late Juna was assistant general secretary of the union. The union further set five days deadline to authority to nab the culprits.
KKSU distributes relief to fire victims
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: A team of Kargu Kardi Students Union (KKSU) met the fire victims who lost everything in the July 29 Kamba fire incident and distributed various house hold materials as immediate relief assistance recently. They distributed cookers, rice plates, Tea cup set, Plastics Buckets & Mugs, Drinking glass, Mosquito nets etc.
Meanwhile, the KKSU strongly appealed to West Siang DC to provide adequate relief to the fire victims.
Councilor Lichi visits Oju Mission School
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: Yapu Lichi, Councilor of Ward No 24, Itanagar Municipal Council visited Oju Mission School on the Independence Day and interacted with chairperson of the Oju Welfare Association Binny Yanga on the problems and difficulties faced by the organization in running the school. She went around the premises of the School and interacted with the School children and distributed sweets to them. She was really moved when she heard about their stories and praised the Organization for sheltering and rehabilitating them. She promised to extend every possible help to the school.
Oju Mission Residential Primary School is run by Oju Welfare Association. It is a scheme of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, New Delhi in which the beneficiaries are mainly unfortunate orphans, underprivileged ST children from rural and backward areas, children belonging to BPL families and the children who could not get admitted to other educational institutions due to their soaring fee structure.
New circle Hq inaugurated
AALO, Aug 16: Parliamentary Secretary (Home Geology & Mining) Gadam Ete inaugurated
the new Circle Office Headquarter at Nikte-
Addressing the people on the occasion, he appealed to the people to work united for the further development of the circle.
Coinciding with the 67th Independence Day Celebration, the national flag was unfurled by him at the newly created CO circle, where a temporary office was built on self help basis by the villagers.
The new circle will comprise all the villages of Ubu Banggo, namely Taba Sora, Dasi, Rime, Nikte, Igo Kato, Pusi Nyorak, Igo Yami, Nyorak Rakte, and Nigi Dasi.
Ete was accompanied by ADC M Loyi.
All the present and former elected representatives, Goan Burahs, PRI members were present on the occasion besides prominent officers from the Ubu Banggo serving in different parts of the state. DIPRO
Free medical camp at Kembang
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: A three-
More than 350 patients benefitted from the camp which was attended by Dr Gyamar Chachung and his staff.
Dr Gyamar Chachung advised villagers to maintain cleanliness to do away with diseases.
Meanwhile, AAPSU chief coordinator has termed the local MLA responsible for retreat in the area.
In the release, it said, the circle was established in the year 2005, but still there is no govt. office and no circle officers. People are facing lost of problem due to the absence of the officials.
Also expressing disappointment about the no road communication, dilapidated school condition and no power supply, it urged the local MLA to chalk out steps to improve the condition of the area.
Community training for PR members, SMCs
SEPPA, Aug 16: A three days community training cum mobilization programme for SMCs,
PRI members and all other stakeholders was conducted at Veo Middle school in Pakke-
Sankoli Taffo, DPC SSA, S.D.Pandey lecturer DIET, Heera Kino DPC community mobilization, R. Ram, BEO and R. Pathak explained about RTE, MDM, roles and responsibilities of stakeholders etc. as the resource persons.
After threadbare discussion, various resolutions have been passed. The was decided in the meeting that the school will be decorated with arnamental plants with the help of DFO, Seppa, the SMCs chairmen will maintain separate attendance register for teachers and submit absentee statement regularly. It was also resolved that teachers will be awarded no work no pay as per SSA norms for their absentee period. Other decisions included that cooked MDM will be served regularly while maintaining all precautionary measures.
Lastly a ten members circle level monitoring team was constituted under Chairmanship
of the ZPM for conducting surprise visit, monitoring and supervision of the schools.
Mr. Pathak, BRCC Pakke-
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Rule of law is supreme for my government: Tuki
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has said that establishing rule of law in the state was the top agenda of his government and by adopting the policy of zero tolerance, the state government has been able to reign over the bandh culture in the last one year.
Addressing a mammoth gathering on the occasion of 67th Independence Day celebration at Indira Gandhi Park here yesterday, Tuki said, "a criminal is a criminal without any religion, tribe or community and the present government will not tolerate any sort of criminal activities.”
Highlighting repeated incidences of jail break, Tuki said that orders have been issued
to re-
Tuki said that efforts were taken to minimize crime in the state by strengthening the state police besides establishment of women police station in the capital to check crime against women.
“Three new police stations have been sanctioned for Chimpu, Niti-
He further informed that the Union Home Ministry has approved one CRPF battalion of about 1000 personnel for Itanagar and in the next few months they will be deployed on duty," he said
Highlighting on the various achievements made during the period, the chief minister
said that the elections for the Panchayats and Municipalities for Itanagar and Pasighat
under the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act were conducted in the state. Municipal
Bodies will be constituted for other urban-
In regards to devolution of power to Panchayat, he said that the government has constituted State Finance Commission to examine the case and place its report to the government for appropriate decision, besides government has approved the District Zilla Parishad Chairperson as the Chairperson of the District Planning Committee excluding the notified urban areas and construction of Zilla Parishad office in all the 17 districts.
The Chief Minister said that Arunachal Pradesh became the second state in the country
after Himachal Pradesh to raise its share of own resources in the annual plan financing
in 2012-
"Our share was up by 134 per cent which is tremendous achievement and we are committed to maintain the tempo in all coming years," he said.
Tuki said the state's revenue from its own tax and non-
Tuki said that the state government's initiative of one lakh employment generation
programme was achieved successfully and his government was planning to conduct a
two-
"My government in order to encourage girl child education has launched a new scheme 'Vidya' under which every girl student of Class V in government school for continuing education will get a fixed deposit of Rs 5000 each with interest after completion of Class XII.
For this an amount of five crore has been allocated which will benefit more than ten thousand girls in the current year," he said.
In order to break the barrier and ensure attendance and hygiene of the girl students from Class VI to XII in government schools, sanitary napkins to about 82,000 girl students would be provided and an amount of two crore was sanctioned, Tuki said.
In the agriculture sector, he said, the state had registered an overall growth of 9.2 per cent crop production against the average growth rate of 6.5 per cent.
"We are going to launch new schemes like agriculture mission, Arunachal Krishi Karman Award and central sector scheme on oil palm cultivation.
Chief Minister Agriculture Mechanization programme will be continued this year and under this an amount of 5.13 crore has been allocated with a target to benefit 1600 farmers across the state," he said.
To encourage weavers under weavers health insurance scheme, 6000 weavers have been targeted out of which 2546 have already been benefited, he said and added that under weavers credit card scheme, 618 beneficiaries have been already selected.
"We have set a target to complete 450 kms of roads covering 137 habitations in the current year under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
Three important roads Bameng to Lada, Tuting to Singha and Miao to Vijaynagar have also been cleared by the Centre recently," he added.
Eleven persons were awarded gold medal including silver (8) and 10 commendation certificates in recognition to their contributions on the occasion.
March past by various contingents of CRPF, IRBN, state police and school children besides cultural programme marked the days celebration.
On the occasion, the state government has also announced the winners of state awards, which included 11 gold and 8 silver medals and 10 commendation certificates.
List of Awardees on the occasion of Independence Day-
GOLD MEDAL
1. Tape Bagra, Commissioner (Tax & Excise)
2. Sanjay Goel, DC, Capital Complex
3. Nabam Gungte, SP, Papum Pare
4. Er. Toko Jyoti, CE, PHED
5. Bengia Tolum, Social Activist, Under Yazali Circle,
Lower Subansiri District
6. Taro Chatung, Chairman,
AP Film & Television Producers Association,
7. A. Balakrishnan, Vice-
Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.
8. Pradeep Kumar Behera, Senior Journalist
9. Buddhi Lingi, Lower Dibang Valley
10. Tabu Magria, Ex-
11. Narayan Chetry, Daporijo
SILVER MEDAL
1. Ven.Bhikku Payarakkhita, Director,Mahabodhi Centre, Teli, Tawang
2. Brig. Raj Purohit, 190 Mountain Brigade, Tawang
3. Awanish, CO, 4th Battalion, ITBP, Dirang
4. Taga Ekke, EAC, Siyum, Daporijo
5. Ganden Hemi, JT, Pakam, Middle School, Pakam, Aalo
6. Yalom Lida, New Lida, Dumporijo
7. Jumjam Deru, Sports Person (Weight Lifting), Nafra
8. Dr. Gobom Doke, Medical Officer, Likabali
COMMENDATION CERTIFICATE
1. Kepu Boje, Health Asstt. (Jr) EPI, Yomcha. DMO office, Aalo
2. Jeothish Kumar K., UDC cum Sheristadar, DC office, Yupia
3. Mohanan K. V, UDC cum CA, DC Office, Yupia
4. Tsering Topgyal, Social Activist, Gomkang, Tawang
5. Badal Sonar, Peon, DMO Office, Aalo
6. Rinchin Gombu, Monpa Handmade Paper Development Society, Mukto, Tawang
7. Shanti Taliang, Mother’s Home, Ziro
8. Lama Lobsang Phuntsok, Old Age Home, Jhamtse Gatsal Children’s Community, LumIa, Tawang
9. De-
10. Donyi Polo Mission School, Sagalee
Arunachalee students become victim of ragging at Dehradun
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: The Arunachalee students studying at Alpine Institute of Management & Technology, Dehradun have been subjected to racial attacks on Independence Day. According to the report one Arunachalee boy received serious head injury after being attacked with blunt objects by the senior students. The whole problem started after students hailing from Arunachal objected to the repeated act of ragging by the senior students.
The Arunachalee students had few days ago complained to the institute’s authority about ragging incident. Acting upon their complaint the authorities had called a meeting wherein seniors had assured not to indulge in such act in the future. However, the seniors got extremely agitated by such complaint and started targeting Arunachalee students.
Yesterday things took ugly turn when one senior without any provocation bashed up an Arunachalee student inside the hostel campus. Hearing about the incident, the Arunachalee students informed the matter to police and institute authority. Fearing for their safety all the Arunachalee students tried to flee from hostel in the evening. However, the gatekeeper did not allow them to leave. When they were arguing with gatekeeper, senior students armed with lethal weapon charged at them near gate. It led to clash between two group and many Arunachalee students are believed to have received injuries. The students alleged that authorities instead of helping them got furious for informing the matter to police.
When contacted on phone managing director of the institute HK Chauhan sound evasive and only stated that no such incident took place.
Meanwhile parents of Arunachalee students studying at the said institute have appealed to apex student body AAPSU and govt of Arunachal Pradesh to ensure safety and security of the students.
Expressing deep concern over the reported altercation between Arunachalee students and local students Director Higher and Technical Education Dr Joram Begi appealed to the students not to resort to violence rather maintain peace so that academic atmosphere be created. Informing that the Directorate is keeping in touch with the managing director of the institution, Begi said the situation is under control now as per the report from the institution and there is nothing to worry about. He also said that if the altercation is racially in nature, the state Govt will surely intervene for the safety of students as per the agreement with the institution. He further appealed to the parents not to panic.
Meanwhile, the Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) and Global Human Rights Organization (GHRO) have condemned the incident wherein Aunachalee students were assaulted in Alpine Institute of Management and Technology, Dehradun yesterday.
In a joint release, terming the incident unfortunate, mindless, wild and barbaric, both the organizations asked the students to stay away from such acts and maintain calm. “We never expected such wild act or behavior from such a reputed institute,” it said.
The organizations further appealed the district administration and the college authority to intervene into the matter and to prevent similar incidents in future.
BJP demands resignation of Cong MLAs chargesheeted in PDS scam
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: The BJP in Arunachal Pradesh has demanded resignation of all the
Congress MLAs and ministers who are being charge sheeted by the Special Investigating
Cell (SIC) of the state police for their alleged involvement in the multi-
"All the ministers, parliamentary secretaries and MLAs charge sheeted in the scam should tender their resignations from their respective posts on moral ground for their indulgence in corrupt practices for looting the state exchequer at the cost of the state and its people," party spokesman Techi Necha said in a statement here today.
"The continuous holding of the public office by the tainted ruling MLAs and ministers will not give impartial and fair justice to its citizens of the state and jeopardize the impartial investigation of the scam," he reasoned.
The party also demanded action against Congress MLA Phurpa Tsering who represents
Dirang constituency of West Kameng district besides officials of the compensation
boards who were indicted by the CBI in connection with the alleged anomalies in acquiring
land and paying compensation to the affected people while construction the ambitious
Trans-
The party also demanded his immediate resignation and threatened to launch massive movement against all the tainted MLAs and minister of the ruling Congress in the state, the statement added. PTI
State to construe forceful donation as criminal activity
Naharlagun, Aug 16: Taking cognizance of the fact that few individuals /groups have
been forcefully demanding donation/contribution from Contractors, Govt. officials,
Engineers and Businessmen in the name of various Registered/un-
The entering the office premises/residence of Govt. officials, Contractors, Engineers and Businessmen with the intention of collecting donation/contribution by use of threat/force shall be construed as a criminal activity and will invite strict action under the law. Govt. premises are kept under surveillance of CC TV to facilitate the identity of such persons/criminals and frequency of Police patrolling has also been increased.
Soliciting cooperation of all concerned in defeating the designs of such anti-
Plan afoot to establish veterinary college at Jairampur
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture Setong Sena had a meeting with the four Zilla Parishad members, public leaders of Jairampur, Nampong, Manmao, ADC, Jairampur, DVO Longding and other officers of veterinary department and PWD at ADC’s Conference hall at Jairampur today.
While apprising the members about the objective of the meeting, he said it is to explore availability of land for establishment of one veterinary college and central school at Jairampur for giving opportunity to the local youth for the technical education and all round development of the area.
Emphasizing the need for such college in the area he appealed the local leader to come forward for providing of the required land to which Jairampur ZPM Tusham Longri agreed to provide the land and requested for inspection. The Minister while disclosing various project and programmes for the development of the entire constituency on agriculture sector explained about the contract farming on palm oil cultivation.
Stating that the primary education is in bad shape he stressed the need for centralizing
the primary school for better education. He also urged all the Panchayat leaders
to mobilize the local villagers for the same. He also informed that mass enrollment
of unemployed youth for class-
In the meanwhile, a land inspection committee has been constituted comprising of ADC Jairampur as chairman and local public leaders, officers from concerned department as members to identify suitable land for opening the proposed veterinary college. IPR
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DAPORIJO, Aug 16: After a brief lull, Daporijo again witnessed a broad day light murder of a young boy yesterday. Acting on a information received from a passerby at around 2.30 pm yesterday, the Daporijo police recovered the body from the bank of Sigin river near Polo Colony here along with a mobile and a sim card.
The body received multiple cut injuries in his face and head. Relative identified the body as that of Jiga Siyum (13) of Siyum circle, who was staying with his parents at Abotani Colony Daporijo.
According to elder brother of the deceased, Jiga was a class VIII student of Govt. Rijo Middle school, Daporijo. At around 6 am he told his parents about his participation in a school procession on the eve of I day celebration and accordingly he left home. But he did not return till noon. The parents tried to contact him but failed to locate his where about.
Meanwhile, parents and relative claimed that it was a cold blooded murder by unknown miscreants. They appealed to the police to immediately initiate manhunt to nab the culprit involved in murder.
Meanwhile, police handed over the body to medical department for post mortem, lodged a complaint under section 302 IPC and launched investigation. They also visited the spot where the body was found to fine any clue, informed OC Daporijo.
Public of Daporijo strongly condemned the barbaric act and appealed the law enforcing authority to immediately nab the culprit involved.
Meanwhile, Bagang Abu Youth Welfare Society, Tagin Youth Association and many other organizations including student union condemned the incident and appealed the police to nab the culprit immediately.
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: Indo Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF), Kimin defeated Bamang
Taji Football Club (BTFC) 1-
Gumli Riba scored in added time of the first half (42nd min), which ultimately turned out to be the match winner for the ITBP team.
Stung by the first half goal, BTFC made several inroads to ITBP defense; but could not find the equalizer thanks to some fine goalkeeping by Prem Kumar, who was adjudged ‘Best Player’ of the tournament.
The winner was awarded whopping Rs. Two Lakh as cash prize along with the coveted
trophy and the runners-
Individual prizes of Rs.10,000 each was given to ‘Highest Scorer’ Gumli Riba (5 goal) and ‘Best Player’ Prem Singh, both from ITBP team.
Earlier, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, in his address, reiterated his government’s commitment to creating sports infrastructure in all the districts. He also assured of releasing pending incentives/rewards for sportspersons within this year.
Tuki, who enjoyed the match till the end, gave away trophies and prizes to the winner, runners up teams and individual prize winners.
Organized by Arunachal Pradesh Football Players’ Association under the aegis of Arunachal Pradesh Football Association, the tournament was participated by 13 teams. The tournament has been revived this year after it was abandoned 17 years ago due to various reasons.
BSC win MJ Memorial Independence Cup football tourney
PASIGHAT, Aug 16: Bogong Soccer Club (BSC) won the 4th Matmur Jamoh Memorial Independence
Cup Football Tournament defeating Young Takiralung Football Club (YTFC) 4-
The mesmerizing final match was witnessed by Education Minister Bosiram Siram, DC Nidhi Srivastav and soccer lovers of Pasighat in the sports complex.
Ning Rome of BSC team netted the first goal immediately within four minutes. Kadum
Panggeng added the second goal in 25 minutes to give the BSC 2-
BSC scored two more goals in the second half. The scorers were Minto Peyang and Onyok Pajing.
Miding Tasung of BSC was adjudged the best player of the tournament while Golong Mengu of the same team was named best goalkeeper.
Gumin Panking of YTFC became the highest scorer with seven goals in his kitty.
Downtown FC was chosen as the fair play team.
The winner received cash award of Rs 50,000 along with trophy while the runners-
Siang UFC storms into final of SFCC Football tourney
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: The Siang United FC stormed into the finals of the Solung Festival
Celebration Committee (SFCC) Football tournament defeating Golgi Bote FC by 2-
The first semi-
The Match was taken to extra time after the score was tied 1-
Tanu Padung of Siang United FC scored in 103 minutes to break the deadlock and book place in the final.
Enong Nangkar of Siang United FC was declared the player of the day.
The second semi-
66 years of wait to celebrate I-
New Circle Hq gets functional at Langrh
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: It was double bananza for the people of Langrh and its adjoining villages in remote Kurung Kumey district. This August 15, a nondescript village – Langrh – for the first time in its history hoisted the National Tricolour and sang the National Anthem. The village had to wait 66 years to join the country in celebrating its Independence Day!
Adding joy to the I-
Local MLA Bamang Felix, Political Secretary to CM Bamang Tago, Sangram Sub-
Felix, who hoisted the National Flag for the first time at Langrh, highlighted the
importance of the day. He dwelt in detail India’s struggle for freedom and the sacrifices
and contributions made by the great freedom fighters. For hundreds of villagers,
who had zeroed in on Langrh, the oft-
He also dwelt on importance of preserving the abundant natural resources and wildlife in the region and advised people to discard the traditional habit of rampant hunting and fishing.
The local legislator, who earlier laid the foundation stone of the Circle Headquarters,
congratulated the people on accomplishment of their long-
Chief Minister Nabam Tuki visiting Sangram in April last year had assured the people
to create a new administrative circle for better governance and all-
The day also marked the opening day of the newly established Circle Office, running
from an OBT building on temporary basis. Sangram SDO, Mirpe Tato took charge as the
sit-
To mark the celebrations, a volley-
Inaugurating the final match, Bamang Tago, Political Secretary to CM, exhorted the
village youths to be disciplined and focus their time and energy in sporting activities.
He informed about the CM’s stress on promoting sports and youth-
Tago was in for a shock when he informed the people about the Job Mela to be held at I G Park, Itanagar on 30th and 31st August, a novel initiative of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki. People, especially youths, present there gheraod him asking for ‘forms’ on the spot for jobs! He had tough time explaining in detail that ‘forms’ were not necessary to attend the Job Mela but they may have to fill forms once at the Mela.
“Expect a huge contingent from Sangram,” he told this reporter.
Meanwhile, a massive tree-
On behalf of the people of the area, Bamang Tadh, Chairman of the Murh Hatey Academic Development Society, a local NGO, and Anchal Chairperson Bamang Eka expressed wholehearted gratitude to the Chief Minister for the Independence Day gift to one of the most backward and remote areas of the state. (This is sent by Paterman)
ITANAGAR, Aug 16: Along with rest of the country, 67th Independence Day was celebrated in all administrative headquarters across the state highlighting various achievements and development initiative of the present Government.
BOMDILA: The 67th Independence Day was celebrated at district headquarters Bomdila with enthusiasm and much fanfare.
MLA cum Parliamentary Secretary for HPD, RT Khunjuju dealt at length on the various
developmental activities being carried out in the district and his constituency Bomdila-
He also distributed two power tillers to the famers under Chief Minister's Agri-
Other highlights of the day were impressive march past by 8 – JAKLI, 16 Kumaon Regiment
and the 4-
CBSE toppers from the district along with the outstanding NCC cadets were felicitated
on the day. Besides the other exhibition stalls put up by the various government
departments and the Non-
KOLORIANG: Parliamentary Secretary (Tax & Excise) Lokam Tasser unfurled the tri-
Main attractions of the celebration were beautiful display of parade by contingents from APP, Nikja ME School, GHSS, Town ME School, VKV and KGBBV, games and sports competition and stalls put up by various NGO’s and departments of Horticulture and Agriculture.
SEPPA: MLA cum Sports Authority of Arunachal Chairman Tapuk Taku highlighted the
‘path-
He gave away memento and commendation certificate to Everester Tame Bagang in recognition of his great achievement from the District Administration. Bagang, presently serving as Head Constable in Uttarakhand scaled Mount Everest on May 21, 2013.
The other highlights of the day were the Prabhat Pherries by Students of various Schools, Cultural programme, Parade, departmental exhibitions etc.
Later, a football match was played between DC-
TAWANG: Minister for RWD & Tourism Pema Khandu unfurled the Tri-
Pema expressed his deep sense of respect and gratitude to the valiant soldiers posted in this part of remote rugged border district with a nation before self stance.
Colourful cultural programme signifying 'unity in diversity' entertained the gathering.
Earlier, the Minister inaugurated the exhibition stalls put up by various Government Departments, NGOs and companies.
Later in the afternoon, Pema along with Tawang DC witnessed the final of the Independence Cup, a District Level Football Tournament organised by Yuva Arunachal, DSA, the Indian Army and EWPCS. Gyangkhar Football Club retained the title defeating 3 Assam Regiment by solitary goal.
YUPIA: The Independence Day was celebrated in a befitting manner at General Ground.
Unfurling the national flag on the occasion, Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner Pige
Ligu, highlighted various achievement made in various departments in the district,
including education, public health and engineering etc. He also informed about up-
Later, he distributed three Power Tillers to the beneficiaries under the National Vegetable Project by Horticulture Department, Yupia to encourage the farmers and vegetable growers of the district.
TEZU: Parliamentary Secretary cum MLA of Tezu-
Highlighting the various developments in Tezu, Kri said that construction of Sadiya-
Similarly Food Security Bill by the Central Government is an historic step to provide food and nutrition to the poor, he added.
On the occasion he appealed to everyone to spread the idea of unity and brotherhood
and peaceful co-
Independence Day celebration at Chowkham was attended by Chow Tewa Mein.
Unfurling the national flag, Mein appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony.
YINGKIONG: The 67th Independence Day was celebrated in Yingkiong and all the circle,
sub-
Tuting-
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Libang highlighted some of the developmental projects and schemes taken up and achieved during the current financial year. In order to make Yingkiong as a beautiful and well planned township, MLA has announced fund for construction of parking places in few places of the township soon. He assured to improve the existing water supply system and electricity supply within the Yingkiong township and nearby areas of the at earliest.
Libang appealed to the District Administration and Police Authority of the district to properly maintain law and order situation especially in Yingkiong township and discouraged all types of illegal collection of donations and bandh and strikes called by various unions, organizations which hamper the normal life of the people.
Parliamentary Secretary JK Panggeng hoisted the National flag at the general ground, Mariyang amidst large gathering and appealed the public to cooperate with the government for all round development.
AALO: West Siang Deputy Commissioner MK Sahoo unfurled the tri-
Addressing the people on the occasion, the DC said that “though we have made some remarkable progress in the field of health and education sectors we are still lagging in power, roads, bridges and potable water supply. Along with education and health, our efforts will be to develop power and potable water supply, road and communications.
“We are trying our best to provide people-
State Government is making all possible efforts to make the service delivery system
efficient and bringing more transparency in the Administration and committed to ensuring
all-
Meanwhile, the DC exhorted the youths to participate in the army recruitment rally to be conducted at General Ground, Aalo September 2 to 8.
Best and second best ASHA awards with cash prize of Rs. 1000 and 800 were presented to Gebe Ete of Darka_III village and Yaking Tamut of Pessing village respectively. Prabhat Pherry, cultural show, games and sports are others attractions of the day long programme.
Yiyom Yomcha unfurled the National Flag At Yomcha.
ROING: MLA Laeta Umbrey unfurled the national tri-
In Independence Day message, Umbrey said that despite attaining the independence, we are still to be free from poverty, hunger, sickness, etc. He appealed that it is on our onus to protect this hard earned independence for the future generations too.
He appealed each one to make efforts to keep the Roing township a better place to live and urged all the political parties to avoid divisive forces and work unitedly for bringing social and economic development.
He said that drug addicts and corruption are the biggest challenge for all of us and corruption and extortion are rampant, unemployment increasing day by day but he called not to fear saying that good days are ahead not too far and appealed everyone to create conducive atmosphere so that unemployed get employment.
Our Correspondent: The remote Hunli-
Chief guest Mama Miso, Zilla Parishad Member, Hunli-
The chief guest read out his address recalling the sacrifices made by freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru etc.
Extended his greetings, he called upon the government officials and panchayat leaders to work for the welfare of public.
He requested the public of the sub-
A cultural programme followed where school children of KGBV, Hunli and Government Middle School, Hunli performed colourful cultural dances.
It was followed by games and sports where public, government officials and school children took part.
The ceremony was attended by Hunli-
KHONSA: Along with the rest of the country the 67th Independence Day was celebrated all over Tirap district with great enthusiasm and gaiety.
Local MLA Kamthok Lowang ceremonially unfurled the national tri-
Highlighting the various achievements in various sectors in the district on the occasion, the MLA said, “The onus is not only on the government but on every citizen to contribute in whatever small way one can to make our country progressive and prosperous.”
Informing that Nokkai Wangjen of Dasathong village in Kanubari circle have received the best progressive fish farmer award of the state, he urged the youths of Tirap district to emulate Wangjen’s example.
Earlier, he inspected a combined guard of honor presented by AR band, Assam Rifles
Jawans, APP, NCC, Scouts and Guides and students. Games and sports, PT display, cultural
programmes and display of exhibition stalls marked the day-
The day was also celebrated at Longding, Kanubari, Deomali, Lazu and other administrative circles in a befitting manner.
PASIGHAT: Education, Science & Technology Minister Bosiram Siram ceremonially unfurled
the national tri-
On the auspicious occasion, while paying homage to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives fighting against the colonial rule the Siram gave a clarion call to put together all efforts to maintain unity and integrity of this great nation.
As Indians, it is our moral duty to safeguard this freedom and democratic institution that guarantees every rights and privileges to the citizens. He said peace is prerequisite for well being of all communities in a society and we must contribute our best in building a congenial society where every member thrive and prosper.
The minister asserted that East Siang has made steady progress in all sectors including Agriculture, Horticulture, Health, Education, IPR, UD, PWD, RWD and so on. He underscored the need of proper implementation of Arunachal Education Act in the State to achieve speedy progress.
Siram akso highlighted the various development activities initiated by the State Government under Prime Minister’s Mega Development Package and State’s schemes and projects under leadership of Chief Minister Tuki.
ZIRO: MLA cum Parliamentary Secretary Padi Richo unfurled the National Flag at the Subansiri Stadium at Ziro.
Addressing the parade contingents, cultural troupes, students, PRI members, HODs and the public, he recalled struggles and the sacrifices of our freedom fighters and paid tributes to them.
He informed the public about the The Arunachal Employment Generation council and the Arunachal Pradesh Skill Development Council to address the growing unemployment problem. Under the council, the youths would be trained and educated to gain skilled knowledge on particular fields so that their job placement for livelihood could be easier in the backdrop of various investments coming to the state in the form of hydro power, industries, hotels, tourism, health, hospitality etc.
On the occasion state awards and local awards initiated by the District Administration were announced.
In continuation with the District Administration’s efforts for clean and green Ziro Valley, best and the cleanest colonies were awarded. The SSB GATE Colony walked away with the cleanest colony. Also in recognition of their hard work and sincerity and their contribution in assisting a better governance the District Administration awarded commendation certificates to Arunachal Women’s Welfare Society, Ziro Branch, D Singhpo, SI,PS, Ziro, Charu Chakap, Head Constable ,PS, Ziro, Tam Talam , Constable, RPL, Ziro, TB Sonar, UDC, DC’s Office, Zito, Kami Lama, Dak Runner, DC’s Office, Ziro and RN Rauth, Chowkidar, Circuit House.
Kuniya , wife of Richo inaugurated the exhibition stalls.
Later, a friendly football match was played between DC XI and MLA XI in which the latter defeated the former.
CHANGLANG: Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Parliamentary Secretary (WRD) Thinghap Taiju highlighted various development initiative and significant achievements made by various departments,including Police in maintaining law and order situation.
To mark the day, Independence Day Football Tournament final match was played between
DC XI Vs SP XI in which the former lost 0-
Earlier, Taiju inaugurated the exhibition stalls put up by various developmental departments.
THEMBANG: “My focus and priority have always been health and education and I will strive my best to bring my people at par with rest of the tribesmen of the state so long I remain a leader”, said MLA Dirang and Parliamentary Secretary Science and Technology Phurpa Tsering here during the maiden 67th Independence Day celebration.
In order to fill the vaccum in these key areas at Thembang circle, the youthful MLA pledged to allocate Rs 10 crore from MSDP in a phased manner for development of health and education in the circle.
Unfurling the tri-
At Dirang, the tri-
While recollecting the sacrifices made by freedom fighters in India’s struggle for independence and reading out the progress now made by India in various fields, the ADC thanked the people of Dirang and Thembang Block for their active participation and ensuring a peaceful, free and fair Panchayat elections recently. He also congratulated the National Research Centre on Yak and their team of scientists, doctors and officials for their maiden test tube Yak calf that was born at Nyukmadung NRC farm on 15th of last month.
On behalf of the local MLA, Riba also announced a mini-
The day-
Unfurling the tri colour on the occasion of Independence Day, State BJP President
Tai Tagak criticised the government’s failure to tackle ‘anti-
The tri-
Independence Day was also celebrated by Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee, Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress, Itanagar Municipal Council, Gyan Mission Orphanage, College of Horticulture and Forestry, CAU, Pasighat.
Sanskar Bharati Arunachal Pradesh organized district level patriotic solo song competition at Vivekananda Hall here on August 14, commemorating the completion 50th years of the immortal Hindi Song A MERE WATAN KE LOGON Sung by Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar in 1963. 32 Selected budding artistes from various school of Papum Pare district participated in the competition and sung the song “a mere watan ke logon…..”
Local MLA Techi Kasso attended the program as Chief guest and distributed cash prize and certificate to winners.
Sanskar Bharati Arunachal Pradesh president cum MD, APIDFC Tony Koyu, inaugurated the competition and explained the aims and objectives of the program.
Gichik Taaza, vice president Sanskar Bharati cum General Secretary IFCSAP also spoke on the occasion.
State Legislative Assembly, National Institute of Technology, Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh Congress Seva Dal, CO, Banderdewa, Govt. Primary School, Donyi Polo Daria Hill, Itanagar and All Arunachal Pradesh Motor Transport Workers’ Union (AAPMTWU) also observed the 67th Independence day.
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Helping hand of India
Through its Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme, launched
in 1964 as a bilateral programme of assistance, India has been “sharing its knowledge
and skills acquired in its own development process with other developing countries
going through the same process of development”, Kumar Tuhin, joint secretary, development
partnership administration-
India is helping 161 countries, with many in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia, in a big way in capacity building under ITEC. Under capacity building, the ITEC partner countries send officials to India for training in fields like IT, entrepreneurship and English language, or India sends its experts to advise on how to set up similar institutions. India also provides to developing countries Lines of Credit, or loans given at concessional terms to finance development projects.
India helped set up the institute in the Mekong Delta, when Vietnam was suffering from severe rice shortage, sending agricultural experts and training its faculty in India. Today, Vietnam is a major rice exporter.
Another aspect of ITEC is the fully supported and funded project grant. This aspect of ITEC has grown substantially in neighbouring South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) as well as those in Southeast Asia and the extended neighbourhood of Africa.
India also has a large number of such projects in Latin America and West Asia.
Among examples of the project grant are: In Afghanistan, the parliament building being constructed in capital Kabul as well as the Salma dam and power transmission lines; in Sri Lanka, houses being built for the internally displaced and dredging work of Kankesanthurai harbour; and in Nepal, an emergency and trauma centre coming up in Kathmandu.
Claims of politician exposed
Dear Editor,
Contrary to the claims by politicians that our education standards are on the rise,
herein 1 would like to present the ground reality vis-
The secondary level education institute is running short of teachers for such a long time that the student community; instead of complaining about it has resigned to the fact that there’s no point crying hoarse about it. Rather, they come all the way down to Daporijo to take tuitions and thereby incurring huge losses.
The condition of the Higher Secondary School, Kodak 7 kms away from Taliha is even worse. Even though the requisite infrastructure though dilapidated viz, teacher quarters, a big campus etc are in place. The school has been facing perennial problem for a long time. Especially lack of science teacher is a big issue. The joke is that since cows, goats and what not, occupies the teacher quarter there is hardly any room vacant and this explains the reason for absence of teacher!
Through your esteemed news paper, I would like to draw the attention of people with
the power & authority, to the pitiable condition of student community and would like
to request them to post teachers in the respective school. Last but not the least,
onions now costs around 80 per kg and that is considered scarce, wherein I believe,
particularly in this land of Kushi-
Yours
Norbu Kodak (Tarzan)
Niglok Industrial centre needs govt attention
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteemed daily we on behalf of the Industrial Growth Centre Complex Youth Association (IGCCYA) Niglok, East Siang district would like to remind the State Govt, regarding dilapidated condition of l.G.C. Niglok. The long felt dream Industrial Project is defunct since its establishment. The State Govt is not taking any steps in this regard so far. The local dwellers have voluntarily donated required land for promoting Industrial activity but in vain. It did not yield any productive result till today. Few contractors came and erected a huge building (structure) around the complex only for the name sake. The said project was started in the year 1999, but till today the structures are standing like historical monuments as compared to "Structure of Harappan Civilization". The Govt is still remaining silent spectator in this issue.
Last but not the least, we the members of Industrial Growth Centre Complex Youth Association (IGCCYA) appeals state Govt along with ministry of Industry to look into the matter.
Yours
Tom Taki,
Secy. Info. & Publicity, (IGCCYA).
Joiru Eshi,
Gen. Secy-
Mr. Orik Panggeng, (IGCCYA).
Unearth the truth
Dear Editor,
The unnatural dead of Lt. Tokge Moyong who died due to electrocution yesterday i.e 15 August 2013 at Itanagar was very unfortunate and shocking. His dead is irreparable lost to his family as well to the society. He was dynamic, energetic engineering graduate hailing from Adipasi village of Upper Siang. He completed his BE degree this year and absorbed himself in private Hydropower Company working part time. Adi Students Union (AdiSU) extends heartfelt condolence to bereaved family.
At the same time AdiSU appeal the authority concern to unearth truth behind the cause of the accident within stipulated time. It must be a negligence of power department which left DC String (Wire) open without caution and warning.
AdiSU on behalf deceased family extent gratitude to all the senior citizens, ABK members and AAPSU convenor Tadar Kakum who came forward to help in the in time of need.
Yours
Obuk Gao
General Secy AdiSU
SPA is private or govt fund?
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteemed daily I on the behalf of people of Jomlo-
The said Community Hall was proposed and demanded by the people of Jomlo-
But the said project has not been constructed at Patum(Pessing). Instead it has been built at plot belonging to local MLA at a jungle (forest) for his personal use.
The said hall was proposed and demanded by the people at Patum for public purpose only. Now the question is whether the SPA fund can be used for personal purpose or not. We want to know whether govt sanctions fund for personal use. It is hard to understand how the site was changed without informing local people. Officers involved in such illegal act should be booked and exemplary punishment should be given. If not, they should be ordered to construct the same community hall at Patum immediately.
The present site is at a distance of 2 and half km from Patum(pessing). The above mentioned plot is not a public place and it will never be a public place. This is tip of an iceberg of the corruption system practiced by local MLA in connivance with the department officers, public. Funds are used for constructions of personal roads connected to a garden at jomo village whereas the main roads to various village have been deteriorating day by day.
Yours,
Tayek Mize
Vill-
Jomlo-
Waiting for regularization of job
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed column we the contractual Medical Laboratory Technician working under NRHM would like to bring to the notice of the Govt, and the concerned department that inspite of all our possible efforts and hard work to serve the state since last many years, no one is noticing our grievances. Like every other NRHM staff, we are also extremely underpaid.
It has been 14 long year, passing through RCH-
As per the govt of India notification vide No. 10 (37) 2011-
It seems as if the state govt is trying to force us to take severe actions like procession, no work, dharnas etc. We are not in favour of rally, dharna’s etc. If we remain absent from our respective duties it will severely hamper the poor patient. So we have to think about all those lives that depend on us. Our state govt, has always given greater emphasis on education and health sector but let it be reminded that the laboratory technician under NRHM are never given any consideration to get absorbed by our state govt. We can’t say we are living, we are just surviving. If the worker themselves are not healthy, how can the society be healthy. Almost one and a half decades has passed but still there is no hint of hope for the laboratory technicians. Why we are being neglected and why our people friendly govt is not considering our plea.
Yours,
Chiging Tara
President
Under NRHM RCH-
