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Orgs say no to 80 MW Doimukh hydro project
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: The Doimukh Citizen’s Right Forum (DCRF) and Doimukh Youth Association (DYA) are opposed to the 80 MW Hydro Electrical Project proposed at Doimukh.
The 80 MW Hydro Electrical Project is being executed without the consent of the people of Doimukh area, it claimed and requested the state Government to withdraw the MoA signed with the SJVN Ltd for the project.
Already the Ranganadi and Pare Hydro Electrical Project have damaged the downstream area of Doimukh beyond estimation. Every year during monsoon season, dwelling houses with hard earned properties, private land and agriculture land are being damaged by the river Pare. The earlier MoAs for Ranganadi and Pare Project were done without the consent of the effected people and people living in the downstream. As such nothing has been benefited by the implementation of the two projects, it stated.
Unlimited hydro projects upon the river Pare will cause serious threat to the natural flora and fauna and to the ecological imbalance and human consumption in particular and for which people living in the downstream will have to suffer to great extent. Keeping people in dark about such implementation and executing an agreement speak a lot in itself and it was never intimated, discussed and made known to the people of Doimukh, the Forum lamented.
People of Doimukh have decided to fight for stopping of such implementation upon river Pare if the state government does not cancel the agreement, the Forum further warned.
AFF delegation calls on CM
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today assured the Arunachal Film Fraternity (AFF) to evolve a mechanism for promotion of local film makers of the state. CM gave this assurance when a eight members delegation of the AFF headed by its Chairman Taro Chatung and senior film maker D K Thungon called on the former at his office here today.
While referring to the budget speech of the CM regarding promotion of film industry in Arunachal in July Assembly session, the delegation held elaborate discussion with Tuki on the potentiality of local talents in film making. The Fraternity also requested CM take prompt action for establishment of proposed Film & Television Institute in Arunachal State by Central Government.
The Fraternity has also honoured CM Tuki with a citation on the occasion of 112th birth anniversary of Dr. Verrier Elwin today for making Arunachal Film Festival an annual event.
RC Patro Memorial Award to Dr S K Pattanaaik
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: Dr SK Pattanaaik, Assistant Professor of the College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat has been conferred with RC Patro Memorial Award 2014 for his outstanding work on low cost Silpaulin lined water harvesting technology during the 55th Annual Session of the Institution of Engineers (India), Odisha Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Silpaulin lined based water harvesting technology is quite eco friendly and economical where the cost per litre of water is less than a rupee.
Water harvesting in monsoon season is very essential to grow crop during off season of monsoon. In the entire NEH region there is heavy rain fall of about 4000mm during monsoon. However, whole region face acute water scarcity during four months of winter season.
Youth motivation program
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: Vivekananda Kendra Ignited Youth Forum Tezu organized a youth motivation program at Indira Gandhi Govt. College Tezu yesterday.
Addressing at the programme, L. Khimun, Secretary of Rangfraa Faith Promotion Society spoke about spirituality, healthy mind and body, moral development in youth to build an ideal society. He also stressed on time management for success in life.
Susri Alakagauri Joshi, Vivekananda Kendra Prant Sangthak of Punjab & Hariyana interacted
with the youths. She emphasized on the role of youth by quoting Swami Vivekananda’s
line “muscles of iron nerves of steel”. Further, she pronounced youth as the powerhouse
or the deriving-
Vehicular movement restricted
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: The F & G Sector road will be closed for all kind of vehicles from August 30 to September 1 for renovation of the roads by the sector committees. Heavy vehicles have been restricted from Apostolo Bible College till Sept 4 on the mentioned sector roads.
Fogging operation launched at Yingkiong
YINGKIONG, Aug 29: Fogging operation for prevention of malaria, dengue and Japanese Encephalitis was launched at the various colonies of Yingkiong township yesterday which will continue till September 11 next.
The fogging team is being led by DVBDCO Dr India Modi, along with the members comprising of DVBD consultant, technical supervisor and two operators. DIPRO
CHILDLINE’s open house prog
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: CHILDLINE Don Bosco Youth Centre Itanagar, conducted an House programme
Open at Govt. Middle School, G-
CHILDLINE staff headed by its Coordinator took sessions on CHILDLINE 1098 services, and the activities being carried out every month in Itanagar.
CHILDLINE 1098 is a national 24x7 free emergency phone outreach service for children in need of care and protection.
Inspiration camp
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: A specially designed three days inspirational course for Class VII students of VKV here began at VKV, Chimpu today.
While inaugurating the residential camp, Obuk Panor, DDSE, Itanagar inspired the students by narrating two moral stories. He advised the students to be truthful, hardworking and punctual in everyday life.
Earlier, the Principal of the school highlighted the objectives of the camp.
HMTA announces shutter-
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: The traders and shopkeepers under Hapoli Market Traders Association
(HMTA) have decided to observe a complete shutter down strike from 5 am to 5 pm on
September 1 in protest against non-
The decision to pull down shutter was taken by the association after expiry of the 10 days ultimatum they had given to the district authority to arrest the miscreants, informed HMTA.
ASM resents tardy road restoration work
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: Karsingsa Anchal Samity Member (ASM) Taniang Kipa along with few
public and student leaders visited the block-
During the visit, the ASM claimed to have found only three earth cutters/movers working at the work site. Expressing dismay over tardiness of the work, he opined that it will take lot of time unless more men and machineries are deployed. He urged the contractor(s) concerned to engage at least 10 earth movers for early completion of the work. He also urged the department concerned to supervise the restoration work constantly to ensure its early completion.
The ASM appealed to the Chief Minister to allocate sufficient fund for repair and
reconstruction of damaged portion of the road at sinking zone near Karsingsa. Further,
he appealed him for early start of four-
Solung Trophy Football tournament
Mirem to Rengging in final
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: Mirem Village will face Rengging in the final of the Solung Trophy Football tournament at General Ground Pasighat on August 31.
Mirem Village beat Yagrung Village 1-
Sponsored by CSFCC-
Correction
In the news item (Health Department initiating major reforms) published in August 28 edition of this daily, the number of ANMs posts approved by the State Cabinet was wrongly mentioned as 24 in place of 214. The inadvertent mistake is deeply regretted.
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Uncertainty looms over future of Arunachal Pradesh University
Prafulla Kaman
PASIGHAT, Aug 29: Uncertainty is looming large over development of Arunachal Pradesh University set up at JN College upper campus at Pasighat as the State government has not taken any initiative for development of infrastructure. No progress in university activities has been noticed by the local people in the last one and half years.
Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, who laid the foundation stone of the university during January last year, had assured a sum of Rs 20 crore for its infrastructure development in the first phase. But, it is alleged that he has done nothing for development of the institution of higher education. The proposed site for main office building, where the foundation was laid is presently seen covered by weeds and jungles (See pix), depicting utter negligence of the authority concerned.
The State government under its Directorate of Higher & Technical Education last year appointed an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to look after the primary works of the university, but no ‘blueprint’ has been prepared yet for development of infrastructure. No academic activity has started in the university so far.
When enquired about recent development of the university, the OSD informed that there
was building meant for classroom, laboratory and office room for conducting the academic
activities. He has not received any ‘go ahead’ nod from the government’s end. He
observes that the state government has no ‘future vision’ over the university in
terms of phase-
Meanwhile, the OSD has submitted an estimate amounting to Rs 350 crore to the state
government including cost of office building, classroom, laboratory with furniture
and other study materials for running the Post Graduate (PG) courses. The proposal
includes a five-
The OSD further informed that the authority has given approval for introducing PG
courses in five disciplines-
At present, PG courses in Geography and History under Rajiv Gandhi University has been running in JN College and these will be tagged with the state university after its development.
Inordinate delay in development of the much-
The local people have alleged that the state government has not made land acquisitioned for the upcoming university. Instead it has been planning to covert the JN College Upper Campus as Arunachal State University without taking public mandate.
“Chief Minister Tuki and his mission have miserably failed to keep his ritualistic promises and thereby betraying the local people. The state government should make its stand clear on development of the State University”, the people exclaimed.
Kidnapped businessman remains untraceable
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: Businessman KP Chacko who was kidnapped at gun point on Thursday evening is still untraceable. Chacko was picked from his Naharlagun rented accommodation on Thursday around 8.30 pm by group of armed miscreants. He was fired upon while being dragged out of home and it is believed that he suffered serious injury as a result of it. However, police found Binoj Philip, the manager of kidnapped businessman who was picked up along with him from Lichi village nearby Kimin on the same night.
While talking to this daily Superintendent of Police Capital Complex Seiju P Kuruvilla
informed that police have recovered Bolero vehicle belonging to Chacko along with
Assam registered Wagon-
Home Minister Tanga Byaling has condemned the kidnapping of Chako. “I have reviewed the police operations at a high level meeting attended by principal home secretary Dharmendra Sharma and senior police officers and directed them to intensify their efforts,” he said in his official release.
A high level team led by Capital SP Kuruvilla under the supervision of IGP (Law and order) ID Shukla immediately launched search operation. As no one has claimed responsibility so far, the possibility of ransom neither can be denied nor confirmed, he stated. Further informing that Capital Police is making all out efforts to trace out the trader at the earliest and also taking the help of police forces of the neighbouring district, who were alerted immediately after the incident, he further appealed to the civil society to cooperate with the police in solving the case.
Local MLA and UD Parliamentary Secretary Techi Kaso, after visiting Chako’s rented house today also condemned the incident.
Such cowardice act should be condemned by all sections of the society as the trader has been serving the state selflessly for the last three decades, he said and urged the kidnappers to release Chako safely at the earliest.
Joining the condemnation, APCC president Padi Richo appealed the kidnappers to release him unharmed immediately as he has a family besides his service to the state cannot be overlooked.
He also condemned the rape of two minor girls at Naitong village under Kanubari sub-
All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has taken strong exception to rising criminal incidents in the state and today assailed the home department, particularly the police force for its inability in clamping lawlessness in the state. Safety and security of the citizens is the prime responsibility of the state but the state government for its failure in this front but needs introspection as to what has gone wrong, particularly in reference to KP Chako kidnapping, AAPSU stated in a release.
Councillor Ward no. 24 Lishi Yapu while condemning the kidnapping of businessman PK Chacko has termed the incident as blot on Arunachal society. Yapu this morning visited family member of Chacko and extended her support.
“The growing insecurity is giving sleepless nights to the business community of capital.
If the situations continuous to be like this, no businessman will operate from Arunachal.
Government of Arunachal will have to take some drastic measure to curb down crime
rate in capital complex,” stated Yapu. She further urged state government to provide
full-
Capital Complex Petroleum Depot Association (CCPDA) has condemned the kidnapping of PK Chacko, who is senior member of the business community. CCPDA has appealed to the police to ensure safe release of the Chacko by cracking the case at the earliest.
Meanwhile, the Kerala Kala Samskarika Vedi (KKSV) Itanagar has called upon the Capital district administration and police department for early tracing out the kidnapped trader. The Naharlagun Bazar Welfare Society in another release while also condemning the kidnapping appealed to the kidnappers for the trader’s early release. It also appealed to the state government to trace out KP Chako as well to negotiate with the abductors.
Rijiju & Byaling make aerial survey
of flood-
ITANAGAR, Aug, 29: Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju along with state Home Minister Tanga Byaling today conducted an aerial survey of the flood affected area of Upper Subansiri district today. Principal Secretary Home D Sharma, Secretary Disaster management Kapa Kholie, Secretary Tourism Joram Beda, former Daporijo MLA Tapen Siga, Dy. Director, IPR, Michi Kani also accompanied him during his aerial survey to the flood affected area.
Yesterday, Rijiju along with Chief Minister Nabam Tuki and officials of Ministry of Home Affairs and the State Government made an aerial survey of flood affected areas of East Siang, Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit and Namsai districts.
During a brief halt at Daporijo, Rijiju interacted with officers and defence personnel
at circuit house. He asked the authorities to submit the detail estimate of the loss
at the earliest to enable inter-
While elaborating on long term and short term disaster management policy, Rijiju appealed to the Army jawans including ITBP to extend cooperation to local administration in restoration of road communication, particularly in interior and border areas and to help minimize the suffering of people.
Upper Subansiri Deputy Commissioner, K. Dolum, explained through power point presentation on damages caused by flood. He further informed that the sudden flood on August 22 had damaged huge public and individual properties. The flood also reportedly claimed many livestock and caused destruction of agriculture and agriculture fields. As per preliminary assessment, properties worth Rs Rs.3.95 crores have been damaged in the flood.
The DC requested for an initial corpus fund of Rs.50 lakh to be placed at the disposal of the district administration for immediate restoration of communication system.DIPR
Our Daporijo Correspondent adds: Daporijo MLA Dikto Yekar who has also accompanied Rijiju during his survey to flood affected area of Upper Subansiri district has appealed to the district authorities to prepare accurate estimation of property damage so that no flood affected household be deprived of. The MLA further urged the visiting dignitaries to provide sufficient emergency relief to the flood affected families and the students of Dhulam Raji school, Sippi who were badly affected by flood water.
Rijiju on his part emphasized on early submission of accurate flood damage reports so that no flood victim is left out. The MoS for Home further disclosed that steps are being taken for modernization of police department, introduction of more ITBP battalions and to bring all the constituencies of the state under border area development programme.
Mechukha valley cut-
Correspondent
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: The picturesque Mechukha valley in West Siang District has been
completely cut-
The magnitude of damages is so extensive that the restoration work even at war footing will take at least two to three week time, the sources added.
Reportedly, passenger as well as heavy vehicles like trucks that carry essential
supplies to Mechukha and its nearby areas are all stranded in various locations along
the Mechukha-
This is a yearly routine in Mechukha during the monsoon season. Last year, after
washing away of two bailey bridges at Gapo and Tato respectively on Mechukha-
Meanwhile, local MLA Pasang Dorjee Sona, who is stationed at Mechukha for the past few weeks, informed this correspondent that the magnitudes of the damages are so extensive that it will take time to restore the same.
“It would take at least a fortnight to re-
The commuters, who are coming to Mechukha as well as going down to Aalo and other places, have to walk hours to reach to the spot from where they can board a vehicle, he added.
Mechukha valley to organize 2nd edition of ‘Adventure @ Mechukha’
Correspondent
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: The Mechukha valley is planning to organize its second edition
of the ‘Adventure @ Mechukha -
Local MLA Pasang Dorjee Sona informed that the second edition of the ‘Adventure @
Mechukha’ will focus on promotion of cultural tourism of the entire sub-
Yesterday a meeting was held at the officer chamber of Mechukha ADC Ravi Dhawan in presence of Dhawan, heads of various department, PRI leaders and other stakeholders like hoteliers, owners of lodge, homestay etc to chalk out plan for grand success of the event, Sona who presided over the meeting further informed.
APYC to organize ‘Jaag Arunachal Bhaag Arunachal’ mega marathon race
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: In a bid to spread out message of oneness among the Arunachalis and promote unity, peace and harmony across the state, Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress (APYC) today announced to organize a mega marathon race on 2nd October next under the title, Jaag Arunachal, Bhaag Arunachal, a run for unity, peace and glory.
Addressing the media persons at Press Club here today APYC President Nyamar Karbak
while announcing formally the mega marathon race slated to be held coinciding with
the father of nation Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary on 2nd October next, informed
that main objective of organizing the mega marathon race is to guide misguided and
misled youth of the state so that they know the value of Pan-
Elucidating the title of marathon race (Jaag Arunachal, Bhaag Arunachal), Karbak said that title of marathon itself signifies awakening Arunachal and run for the glory. He further divulged that organizing committee is contemplating to involve celebrity from Bollywood to encourage the youngsters to participate more.
APYC Spokesperson Kipa Takum who is also a Councillor informed that marathon race should not look at as political gimmick rather people should come forward cutting across the party line to take part in mega event. Takum further expressed hope that people would join hand together in their endeavor for peace and stability. He later disclosed that for men, the race would start from Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Naharlagun around 8:30 am and culminate at Chief Minister’s Bungalow, Niti Vihar covering 14.5 kilometers. However for women sprinters it would start from Sango Resort near Shiv Mandir along NH52A to CM Bungalow (9.5 KM approx.) around same time.
The winner would be awarded with cash prize of Rs 75000/-
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana lunched in West Siang, Upper Siang & Changlang
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana was formally launched along with the rest of the country in a function held at DC office at Aalo yesterday.
The people from Angu village were the first to receive the saving Account Passbooks from West Siang Deputy Commissioner Pige Ligu amid cheer. A computer set was also donated to Angu Middle school by the bank as a part of its social responsibility towards the people.
Addressing the gathering, Ligu said that the day will go into banking history as a Red Letter Day as every individual of the country where banking facility have not been extended will get total coverage and Govt. benefits for them will go directly into their accounts in future. He encouraged the villagers to inculcate saving habit and keep their accounts in safe custody.
The flagship programme announced by the Prime Minister of India on the Independence Day is launched all over India on the same day assumes special significance as it envisages to bring fruits of development to the doorsteps of the people. He asked the all banking institutions entrusted for the job to create awareness and reach out to the people in the far flung areas of the district.
The Chief Branch Manager, SBI Aalo A K Boruah disclosed that awareness campaigns have been launched in many parts and interior areas of the district will be targeted first. The bank has a Herculean task ahead to open bank accounts and sought the cooperation of the people Gomar Angu, DDI and Assistant Branch Manager SBI Aalo also dwelt at length on the objective behind launching the programme and extended their gratitude to one and all for keen participation.
Yingkiong: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was also launched at DC’s conference hall, Yingkiong in Upper Siang district yesterday amidst presence of HoDs, officers, officials and local PRI leaders.
Speaking on the occasion, DC Dr Tariq Thomas said, objective of the programme is a national financial mission with ambitious objective covering all households in the country with banking facilities and having bank account for each household.
The DC and branch manager, SBI, Yingkiong distributed account opening kit to 100 plus beneficiaries.
Changlang: Deputy Commissioner Changlang Chanchal Yadav along with State Bank of India, Changlang launched Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana at Changlang .
Terming it as a Financial inclusion in Mission Mode for each and every one the DC hoped that the needy people of the district will be benefitted from it and their economic status will be improved. She said that it is a mission launched with different spirit which will touch people of every nook and corner. While appealing the people of the district to avail the benefit of the programme she said that several advantage will be added with the programme in days to come. She hoped that concerned department will implement the programme with right spirit. The DC later handed over the document of beneficiaries under the programme. The Chief Manager (FI), Gunin Choudhury deliberately presented the details of the programme through power point presentation. DIPROs
Financial literacy and awareness camp
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank Naharlagun Branch in collaboration with Rural Development Society Naharlagun organized a financial literacy and awareness programme at office chamber of RDS, Naharlagun today.
Over 200 beneficiaries from the 10 SHGs and other individual members attended the programme.
Nangram Pingkap, Circle Officer cum General Administration (Magistrate) Naharlagun highlighted the role of SHGs, NGOs or any other voluntary organizations and exhorted the members to acquaint themselves with knowledge about the role of financial institutions and advised them to refund the availed bank loan timely. He also encouraged all to avail the benefit of PM Jan Dhan Yojana and hoped it will benefit the rural poor citizen most.
SR Benarjee, Chairman Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank informed Jan Dhan Yojana provides
for a free zero-
Speaking on the occasion, B.Dutta, Branch Manager APRB Naharlagun also highlighted about PM’s Jan Dhan Yojana scheme and urged all to open the account.
100 Saving Account opening form were distributed to the participants on the occasion.
Tabu Dui, President RDS Nahralagun also spoke on the occasion and requested to the beneficiaries who have availed loan from the bank but yet refund, to refund loan amount.
Discussion on implementation of newly sanctioned MGNREGA scheme held
KIMIN, Aug 27: A general meeting of the III Kimin Anchal Samity was held at Panchayat Hall, Kimin yesterday to discuss implementation of newly sanctioned MGNREGA fund in Kimin and Kakoi Circles.
The meeting presided over by Takio Yanu Tarh, Chairperson III Kimin Anchal Samity
was attended by Liken Koyu CO–CUM-
After discussion threadbare, the house took serious note and expressed displeasure over ‘repeated baseless allegations of misappropriating MGNREGA fund by some groups and individuals without knowing the fact and work done.’
While expressing satisfaction over implementation of MGNREGA schemes at Kimin block as per specification, the members of the house observed that as per monitoring teams Kimin stands at top in quality implementation of MGNREGA schemes in Papum Pare. The Panchayat leaders also observed that, so far no individual job card holder has expressed any kind of grievances to BDO Kimin or to any other panchayat leaders regarding misappropriation of fund in MGNREGA implementation and everything is carried out at village level in transparent manner by holding Gram Sabha meetings by respective GPMs.
“Such wild and unfounded allegations not only demoralize the officers on duty but also hurt the image of Kimin,” the meeting observed.
Later Takio Yanu along with ASM colleagues handed over the Smart Cards of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s Universal Health Insurance Scheme to all GPMs for distribution at gram level. The house also appreciated the CM for initiating such noble scheme. Meanwhile, the Panchayat leaders urged the Panchayat Raj department, GoAP to release the Panchayat Raj Fund which remains pending for last one year.
Regulate unplanned urban growth strictly: Governor
ITANAGAR, Aug. 29: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma inaugurated
the two-
In his address, the Governor called upon the experts from various fields to contribute towards a viable action plan which will go a long way in strengthening the disaster management and vulnerability reduction strategies for the Frontier State of Arunachal Pradesh to face the challenges of floods, fire, river erosions, landslides, storm damages and earthquakes.
Stressing on giving special thrust to disaster prevention, he said that general public
at large has a very important role to play in it. “The State Government on its part
has to particularly ensure that the Building Bye-
Expressing his concern over the trail of destruction caused by the monsoon, Governor said the incessant and torrential rainfall has also taken its toll on precious lives including three young lives. It has caused extensive damage to surface communication, road links and infrastructure and public properties.
Director, NERIST, Dipankar Pal, informed that the Workshop will conclude with a plenary
session which will be also attended by Chief Secretary. Faculty members, students
and also other invitees attended the workshop. In-
AAPBSU demands creation of 3rd AAPBn
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: All Arunachal Pradesh Border Students’ Union (AAPBSU) has demanded the State Government for immediate creation of the 3rd batch of Arunachal Armed Police Battalion (AAPBn).
“After the raising of 1st and 2nd AAPBn in 1988 and 1989 respectively, the State Government did not take up any further step to raise more Battalion in the state which has resulted in shortage of forces for border areas,” said AAPBSU in its memorandum submitted to the State Chief Secretary.
“We strongly demand the Chief Secretary to create the 3rd batch of AAPBn in order to guard the lives and properties of people of the state, who are living at border areas. Only because of shortage of police force at border areas, people are facing numerous problems and harassment from neighbouring state, who often enter into Arunachal territory and conduct illegal eviction drive,” the memorandum said.
Alleging that AAPBn strength is being misused for guarding and protection of officers, VIPs and their properties thus defeating the main purpose of raising the battalion, the memorandum appealed to the State government to use them more purposefully by deploying them in disputed interstate boundary areas.
“We would also like to urge the Chief Secretary to instruct Home Department to utilize
AAPBN force to settle down the boundary unrest, not use them for the protection of
officers, VIPS and their properties since AAPBN was created to guard the disputed
inter-
Meanwhile, AAPBSU informed that in order to raise the strength of police personnel,
the Assistant Inspector General of Police (A) has submitted a proposal letter to
the Commissioner (Home), Government of Arunachal Pradesh for creation of two more
new AAPBn following the outcome of meeting held on 01.03.2011 at Chief Minister’s
office where in it was decided to create two more AAPBN battalion to guard the inter-
Further, on 11th April 2012, the same office also had submitted the detailed proposal for creation of 977 posts for one AAPBN to the Deputy Secretary (Home) by the Assistant Inspector General of Police (Admin), Police Headquarter, Itanagar with the reference of Letter vide No.HMB (A) 78/2010/1279 dated 21/3/2012 and same was also placed for financial implication but it is still pending in the hand of state government”.
The total strength of APPBn is SP/Commandant (2), Deputy Commandant (2), Assistant Commandant (12), Inspectors (12), Sub Inspectors (36), Head Constable (192) and Constable (1260), the memorandum said.
Dr. Mize attends International Ornithological Congress in Japan
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: Dr. Daniel Mize, Assistant Professor in Zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University
(RGU) attended the 26th International Ornithological Congress (IOC) at Tokyo, Japan,
held from August 18-
He presented a paper entitled, ‘Ebbing avifaunal population vis-
The four yearly event was organized with the purpose to share knowledge about advance techniques and technology use in the field of bird studies, various bird studies all over the world and various funding sources for ornithological research and conservation.
Dr. Mize was the lone participant from North-
The IOC was hosted by Japanese Ornithological Society at Rikkyo University, Tokyo and attended by 839 ornithologists from all over the globe.
Newly created GDMO posts to mitigate man power shortage problem: Association
ITANAGAR, Aug 29: The National Rural Health Mission General Duty Medical Officer Association today stated that newly created posts of 157 General Duty Medical Officers under National Rural Health Mission would mitigate the shortage of man power in the health department especially in rural areas where medical officers are needed. The association also said that the placement of such skill man power with technical staffs would facilitate in controlling and reducing mortality rate causes due to Malaria, Typhoid, Jaundice, Diarrhea, Tuberculosis etc in rural areas. Beside it would boost the health department in streamlining the basic health facilities and felicitate poor and needy people to avail better health service, association added.
Welcoming the cabinet approval to create 2492 posts including 96 specialist, 157 Doctors (GDMO’S), 309 staff nurses, 214 ANM, 42 Pharmacist, 66 Lab Technicians, 597 Rural Health Workers in the health department, the association termed the decision as most encouraging one by Nabam Tuki led government.
The members of association called on Health and Family Welfare Minister Kalikho Pul
on Thursday and requested him to instruct the concern DMO’s to procure medicine and
equipments as per the requirement placed by the Medical Officer In-
AZHYA organizes drawing competition to create environmental awareness
From a Correspondent
ZIRO, Aug 29: To protect the environment, traditional practices of the people and beauty of picturesque Ziro valley, all the Ziro based organizations are working their best to make it worthy and fulfill all the criteria for declaring Ziro Valley as World Heritage Site (WHS) site.
As a part of the mission, All Ziro Hapoli Youth Association (AZHYA) organized a drawing competition on the theme ‘Environment preservation related to Ziro valley’ at Abotani Hall here today. As many as 29 students representing various schools of Ziro Valley participated in the competition.
Talking to this reporter, AZHYA president Michi Chobing said that their motive behind organizing the competition was to bring out the hidden talents of art as well as to create awareness among the students on the importance of protection of the environment. The winners of the competition will be announced during its foundation day on August 31, he added.
Tage Richo, a prominent artist, Hage Dolo, former secretary general Apatani Youth Association and Mom Tado, assistant secretary AYA were the judges.
Market Association demands installation of streetlights, CCTV cameras in busy market places
Correspondent
DAPORIJO, Aug 29: Keeping in view the growing incidents of anti-
It however, commended police for cracking the theft cases of forest colony and recovery
of theft items worth more than Rs. 20-
Meanwhile, Daporijo Police Station SI Token Dubi, informed that two persons, who were allegedly involved in many theft cases, have been arrested and booties worth Rs. 1,52,000 recovered from their possession.
A case has been registered against both the accused under the section 457/380 IPC and investigation launched. Both the accused are under judicial custody, he said.
Justice will be done if land is returned to Arunachal: Byaling
Daporijo, Aug 29: Arunachal Pradesh government on Friday said that justice will be done to the state in the border dispute case with Assam if at least 50 per cent of the 3,000 sq km allegedly occupied land is returned to it.
"Assam had taken over more than 3,000 sq km of our land. So justice will be done if at least 50 per cent of this land is returned to us again," state Home Minister Tanga Byaling said.
He was reacting to Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju's remarks that the Union Home Ministry will ensure implementation of the Supreme Court verdict whenever it is delivered.
The apex court will hear the case on September 12 and any future step after the verdict is announced will be taken "collectively by all in Arunachal Pradesh government", he said.
The Arunachal Home Minister claimed that during formation of Arunachal Pradesh from
the erstwhile North-
Yesterday, Rijiju had said: "We will ask the Solicitor General to pursue the border case in the Supreme Court so that a verdict can be received soon. Once the verdict is delivered, the Home Ministry will ensure implementation of it."
He had also informed that the Centre instructed both Assam and Arunachal governments
to have joint patrolling in the border areas so that no major incident takes place
along the inter-
Assam had filed a case in the Supreme Court in 1989 against Arunachal Pradesh alleging encroachment of land and for demarcation of boundaries between the two states.
The apex court then appointed a Local Commission for identification of the boundaries
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Great initiative by health minister
Dear Editor,
The recent cabinet decision for creation of 2492 posts in Health Department initiated by Minister Health & Family Welfare Kalikho Pul under the able leadership of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki needs to be appreciated by one and all. This is first time a history has been created wherein such a huge job creation has been done.
Through this column, I would like appeal to the Minister (Health & Family Welfare) who is also minister for Social Justice and Empowerment & Tribal Affairs to create sufficient post for Social Justice and Empowerment and Tribal Affairs Department, so that maximum central fund can flow into Arunachal Pradesh. The department lacks sufficient man power to run the system. Also the department can avail various centrally sponsored schemes and number of unemployed youth can be employed. I would also like to take this opportunity to urge various ministers to follow the good work done by the Health Minister Kalikho Pul and do justice to your department.
Lastly best wishes to him and wish that Pul continue to serve the people of Arunachal Pradesh for long time.
Yours,
Nangbia Bath
Naharlagun (Papu Hill)
A letter to the Hon’ble Power Minister
Dear Editor,
It is a matter of great concern that the common people of Roing Township are deprived
of basic need of electricity and still compelled to use different lighting tools
in their homes. The situation can easily be assessed when you see darkness all around
the township at night time. Though there are some street lights in few township roads,
they are of no use due to very low voltage and irregular supply of electricity. At
home, market, all works come to a stand sill due to poor supply of electricity. The
student community is the worst sufferer as power cuts of duration 2-
The VIPs have nothing to be worried about the deteriorating power supply, as they are used to get uninterrupted power supply in their residences and therefore can’t even imagine about sufferings of common people. On the other hand, the Power Department is sleeping over the issue and busy with realization of huge electric bills on fixed average basis, irrespective of meter readings.
I therefore request the Power Minister of the state to take a stock of the existing power scenario of Roing township and come forward to take concrete steps for solving the crisis, so that common people may get respite at the earliest.
Yours,
Sobha Sonar, Roing
Compensate the villagers
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteem daily, I would like to draw the kind attention of concerned authority regarding the insufficient amount of highway compensation being given by the government especially to the land owners of Wanu village which is situated under the Kanubari Circle of Londing district of Arunachal Pradesh.
The tribal people were depended on the forest resources likes bamboo and timber for construction of house. This land is source for our needs the villagers have been depended on these sources from the beginning.
The land acquisitioned by the highway authorities was not a barren land. It is very crucial land for the people of Wanu village as it has been the source of income.
We are overwhelmed by the decision to have the highway but handsome amount should be paid as compensation on the basis of the value of the land. An adequate compensation should be provided to the owners of the villagers so that the loss of agricultural and horticultural and other plants loss is compensated for. After destruction of cultivated land, less area were left for the people who are dependent on cash crop as well as jhumming. As per our observation there was injustice and partial preparation of bill in comparison with others villages.
Therefore, I request the concerned department to take necessary steps by enhancing the amount of compensation to the respective land owners.
Yours,
Longsah Wangnowham
BA II year
More ATMs needed
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteem daily, I would like to draw the attention of the concern authority. The SBI Daporijo branch has only one ATM in Upper Subansiri District.
SBI branch Daporijo is an epicenter of transaction of money as it has no Sub-
In case of emergency medical cases, lots of cash is needed to save one’s life. How can they manage? Even most of the time ATM remains closed because of technical defects.
According to changing faces of time and increasing population, the SBI should increase
its branches and sub-
This is an appeal to the concern authority to retrospect over such an essential issue to provide an appropriate basic necessity to general public.
Yours,
Babu Mosu
Chief Editor, ATSU
Chandranagar
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Peace talk without outcome
The government of India has appointed R N Ravi, chairman, joint intelligence committee (JIC) as the new official interlocutor for Naga peace talks. The reason behind appointment of Ravi for the post is cited to be his expertise in northeast affairs as he was looking after the region during his tenure in the Intelligence Bureau from where he retired as special director in 2012. Ravi's appointment has come about seven months after the last interlocutor R S Pandey resigned from the post. The post was being looked after by Ajit Lal, who had retired as chairman of JIC in July 2014.
The government of India had entered into truce with the dominant Naga insurgent group
NSCN (IM) in 1997 and since then more than 80 rounds of talks have been held between
the Centre and NSCN led by Chairman Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary T Muivah
without a concrete outcome in the last 17 years of truce. Not much headway could
be made in the talks and increased clashes between NSCN-