December 03
- APC district outreach prog concludes
- Army chief reviews security situation along China border
- Continue to grow while serving the society: Dasgupta
- Pasang D. Sona to flag-
off ABC ride to Hornbill Festival, Kohima - Preliminary round of Miss Arunachal held
- Kena, Orgs mourn deaths of Ori and Rakshap
- Pare Rangers, Gorkhas register big wins
- RCH-
cum- Mother and Child Health camp - In-
service teacher training prog on CCE - World Disabled Day
- On Being Globally Local
News Impact
Cash reward stands
ITANAGAR, Dec 02: The cash reward of Rs 2 lakh announced by the Arunachal Pradesh Police for giving information or clue leading to arrest of the assailant/s of Tongam Rina, Associate Editor of The Arunachal Times still stands. The identity of the informer/s will be kept secret. The informer/s may contact Capital SP at tele. numbers : 09436040006
Pre-
ITANAGAR, Dec 02: The second Inter-
Attending the celebration, Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) General Secretary Toko Teki exhorted the Christian youths of Doimukh to use their energies for activities that promote peace, harmony and social development. He also advised them to big dream and work hard for achieving the desired goal in life.
Speaker of the program Gyamar Baba, Youth Secretary, NBCC shared words of God on theme, “For God so loved the World…(John 3:16).
The worship team was led by Dobom Raju, CRC Doimukh.
The program was chaired by Nabam Tagam, Youth Secretary, TBC Doimukh.
Cultural displays, like group dance and skit, group song etc. organized as part of the celebration which enthralled the crowds.
The benediction prayer was pronounced by Pastor Nabam Tade.
Social service
ITANAGAR, Dec 02: The 52 Gangte Panchayat Youth Welfare Association (GPYWA) under Sagalee circle conducted a two days social service at Govt Middle School Langper and Govt Middle school, Balapu on Nov 29 and 30. During the social service, the youth and students cleaned the periphery of both the schools. Meanwhile, the Association appreciated the students of both the schools for their active participation in social service.
Ering seeks people’s cooperation for success of MsDP schemes
PASIGHAT, Dec 2: Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Ninong Ering sought
cooperation from all concerned for successful implementation of various schemes taken
under the Multi-
Ering, the MP from Arunachal East constituency, was addressing a gathering on the occasion of Advent Christ celebration at the Kiyit Baptist Church today. Advent Christ was organized by Adi Baptist Union (ABU).
While assuring to address the issues of minorities, Ering said in a positive note that challenges are ahead and we have to shoulder the responsibility jointly. He handed over some amount for development activity of the church and further assured to provide ten lakhs for construction of compound wall in next financial year from his MPLAD fund.
Among others, MLA Ralom Borang, religious figure Tapon Ering, Daniel Noroh, Chairman David Ratan, Jhon S. Borang (Executive Secy, ABU) also spoke on the occasion. Mebo ADC O Dai was also present.
Nyishi Youth convention
YAZALI, Dec 02: The All Nyishi Youth Association is organizing the Nyishi youth convention here on December 6 next. Geology & Mining Minister Kamlung Mossang and Tax & Excise Parliamentary Secretary Lokam Tassar are scheduled to participate in the inaugural function. However, MP Takam Sanjoy has had to cancel his participation owing to official engagements elsewhere.
Workshop for architects and engineers ends
ITANAGAR, Dec 02: The State Government has selected two districts, namely, Lohit
and East Siang where the school buildings would be equipped to deal with the danger
of earthquakes damages. While informing this at the concluding day function of the
two days workshop for architects and engineers here today, Y W Ringu, Director of
Disaster Management Department, said that natural calamities were considered as disaster
in the past and the immediate rescue of victims was the concept of disaster management.
But now, the times have changed and more efforts and focus are given to pre-
“To prevent losses during natural disasters, like earthquakes we need to have more well prepared action plan as we are dealing with living phenomenon like movement of tectonic plates in the crust of the earth,” she said.
Quoting the famous saying, “What we are is God’s gift to us but what we become is our gift to the God”, she requested the architects and engineers present to overcome the constraints in the field and educate the people in creating better and safer buildings.
While interacting with the Director, the participants urged for early approval of
master plans and adherence to building-
Later, she distributed certificates to the participants.
J. Basar, Deputy Director, UD, who was the course co-
Bordumsa ADC visits Bijoypur villages
ITANAGAR, Dec 02: Months after a massive flood devastated the homes and hard earned
properties in Bijoypur I, II & III Villages of Bordumsa sub-
While addressing to the people of the villages, the ADC encouraged them to start a new life all over again and not to lose hope. He reminded them that the District Administration is in constant touch with them and doing everything within its capacity to bring relief to the people.
Later, Riba handed over two wooden boats to the villagers and told them not to use the boat for any inconsiderate works but for the school going children, who were the worst sufferer of the recent flood.
World AIDS day observed at Oyan
Correspondent
RUKSIN, Dec 02: To create awareness about HIV/AIDS among the young school children,
the Lishand Donyi Welfare Society of Oyan organized a day-
The programme started with an HIV/AIDS awareness procession by the school children.
Dr. Robin Bori explained to the school children on different modes of HIV/AIDS transmission, its symptoms and preventive measures. Since there is still no cure for AIDS, prevention through proper awareness is the only answer to the disease, the doctor said.
Earlier, speaking the occasion, teacher of GNA school Jitendra Pait advised the students to give up all bad habits which may invite AIDS. He informed that 3.5 million out of over 40 million HIV/AIDS patients are Indian. He thanked the State AIDS Control Society for initiating awareness program against the killer disease.
The Oyan Circle officer, Ayeng Perme, Science teacher from Oyan VKV Ashok Singh and others also spoke in favour of awareness against AIDS among people.
Khonsa NYK gives priority on human resource development
ITANAGAR, Dec 02: Human resources development is most important before beginning
any developmental activity, said Pailo Mihu, District Youth Coordiantor (in-
Addressing the district youth convention at Changlang yesterday, Mihu exhorted the youths to use their energies for the activities that promote peace and development. Saying that youth is the backbone and future of the nation, he encouraged them to engage themselves in self employment activities.
The main objective of the convention was to inform the youths about NYKS existing programmes and activities, which included youth club formation, personality development and leadership qualities.
The World AIDS Day was also observed by NYKS on the day.
Youth activist Maipa Kenglang asked the youths to play an important role in prevention of HIV/AIDS by creating awareness among the masses. He distributed volleyball and football to youth clubs and mahila mandals.
President and secretaries from all Youth Clubs and Mahila Mandals from various blocks attended the meeting.
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140 days have passed. The culprits involved in the July 15 attack on The Arunachal Times associate editor Tongam Rina are still at large.
APC district outreach prog concludes
ITANAGAR, Dec 02: A team of Arunachal Press Club (APC) headed by its president Taba
Ajum and comprising vice-
Besides, it was also an attempt to clear various apprehensions and misconceptions of people about media and its role in the state.
During the programme, which was held in three district headquarters -
At Bomdila, taking part in the interaction session, one of the participants complaint that the media particularly local papers based in Itanagar were too capital centric and do not reach to the people of districts where real problems exist and attention is required. Another participant Dorjee Tsering, a senior citizen lauded the press fraternity for holding such programme in Bomdila braving the chilly weather. He called upon the press fraternity not to afraid of the criticisms or threats that they receive regarding their work while pointing out that press has played a pivotal role in the development of the state.
Expressing grave concerned over repeated attack on press, one of the participants said people attack press in Arunachal because of their own ignorance. He expressed hope that such kind of programme would instill sense of responsibilities among the people besides making them realize their mistakes and doubts towards media.
At Roing, the participants raised various queries related to media and its functioning making the interactive session more interesting and lively. They made it known about their expectations of a better media functioning in the state.
Media has a significant and indispensable place in everyone’s lives. It brings to us the true face of today’s world – a face which is usually hidden from the common man. It makes us realise that we are being ruled by the wrong people. I salute the media for its incomparable contribution and its outreach programme which will definitely benefit the state and its people in the long run, asserted a senior member.
Lower Dibang Valley Zilla Parishad Chairperson Chiliko Meto, while expressing his happiness for choosing Roing as one of the venues for district outreach programme, exuded hope that the programme will inculcate sense of responsibility among the people of the district towards societal work. He called upon the media persons to be fair and unbiased in imparting their duties.
At Tezu, Anchal Samiti Member Hauli Kri said, “I hardly know about media and its functioning and I couldn’t take any help from it until today. However, this programme has given me lots of inputs and knowledge about media and its role.” She added that more and more people have to come forward for the support of media to make it more powerful.
Taking part in a discussion, a college student complained that the state media often
portrays non-
However, EAC Tezu Oling Lego expressed disappointment over less turn up of the participants at Tezu. He said “It is because of the people’s ignorance that less people turned up for the programme. Civil society has a vital role in decisions making and so, more and more people should come up by the side of the media and reap its benefits,” he added.
In response to the queries and suggestions, the visiting media persons tried their best to enlighten the participants on various issues related to media and its functions while giving more stress on ethics of journalism which sometimes do not allow journalists to highlight some issues. In a nutshell, the entire programme was a success.
Army chief reviews security situation along China border
KOLKATA, Dec 02: Operational preparedness of troops deployed along the border with China and security situation in the northeastern states was reviewed by Army chief Gen Bikram Singh here on Sunday.
"Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag briefed the Army chief on the operational preparedness and the security scenario in the eastern region," defence spokesperson Group Capt T K Singha said here.
The Eastern Command of the Army is in-
India is upgrading its defence preparedness along the eastern boundary by raising more troops, new formations and deploying more lethal assets such as the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
This was Gen Singh's maiden visit to the Fort William-
"It is virtually a homecoming," said Gen Singh on arrival. Having commanded the Eastern Command for over two years, this is one formation that is very close to my heart," he said. PTI
Continue to grow while serving the society: Dasgupta
NAHARLAGUN, Dec 02: Former Itanagar PTI manager and founder member of Itanagar Press Club, rechristened Arunachal Press Club now, Phani Bhushan Dasgupta was thrilled to learn about the growth of media in Arunachal Pradesh.
“It is a long cherished dream fulfilled,” quipped the septuagenarian journalist when
informed about the ongoing 30-
“I cannot express my happiness in words. Being a catalyst, you should be happier because you are still amidst the young and energetic scribes enthused to discharge the responsibility in the greater interest of the society and the nation. My good wishes to the media fraternity, the people and the state government for facilitating the growth of media in the state. Continue to grow while serving the society is my prayer for all of you,” he added.
Though Press Trust of India (PTI) and United News India (UNI), both news agencies, were functioning since 1975 from Shillong, the then capital of NEFA, Hindustan Samachar agency’s bureau chief Ram Bahadur Rai, was the first to come to Naharlagun in 1978. Dasgupta came to Arunachal Pradesh to work for the PTI in 1980, followed by Anindo Kumar Bhattacharjya in 1982. Both were stationed at E Sector, Naharlagun, before being shifted to their present offices in Itanagar in 1984 at the desire of then then chief minister Gegong Apang. Dasgupta and Bhattacharjya were the founder members of the press club, which was formally inaugurated at the present premises on May 14, 1995 by Apang, who was instrumental in allotting it besides giving Rs 1 lakh for its furnishing.
“Indeed the press club was a long felt need of the local journalists. I am sure with the opening of the club, the journalists would be able to interact and exchange information pertaining to various aspects of development and progress of the state. I have no doubt, while reporting the journalists would be guided by the principles of journalistic ethics and their responsibilities towards the people and the state,” was Apang’s message contained in the souvenir published on the occasion.
State’s first IPR Minister Dera Natung in his message had noted: “... In Arunachal Pradesh, the Press has come into existence in the recent past and has been playing a constructive role in motivating and educating the people about the policy and programme of the government and also the rights and duties of the citizens. The establishment of the Itanagar Press Club, I am sure will help create more congenial atmosphere for furthering the cause of development of journalism.”
The grand celebration by the then 20-
While Dasgupta retired in 2004 and settled down at Guwahati, Bhattacharjya was transferred in 2002 to different places in the country before retiring in 2007. But ill health claimed his precious life in 2010.
Pasang D. Sona to flag-
ITANAGAR, Nov 02: Parliamentary Secretary Tourism Pasang D Sona will on Monday morning flag off the riders of the Arunachal Bullet Club (ABC), the frontal motorcycling club of the State, who are all set to ride to the North East Riders Meet 2012 (NERM), which has been organized as part of the Hornbill Festival in Kohima.
NERM is a yearly event, where Royal Enfield Riders from the North East region and
invitees from other states get together with their Bullets, and meet and get to know
each other. The idea of having a Royal Enfield rider’s meet in the North East first
originated when seasoned rider Sunil Karnany from Assam Rhinos took the initiative
in 2009 of calling all the clubs riding Royal Enfields in the North East. The first
meet was held on August 22 and 23 at Kaziranga in Assam. In this first ever meeting
of the NERM, it was decided that in order to have a closer relationship amongst riders
of the north east, this event should be held once a year with the motto “When we
meet, we grow”-
It is worthwhile to mention that the Arunachal Bullet Club (ABC), with support from Sona, hosted the 2nd NERM in 2010 with the Ride In Paradise to Menchuka, where 185 riders from all parts of the country participated. It was in this NERM that a new committee for the North East was formed with RERAM president P.S. Warjiri as the chairman, Nabam Jose, then president of ABC as the vice chairman and Mark Vincent Shullai as the general secretary and all clubs as members.
The ABC, having done numerous awareness rides on a variety of issues concerning the
state, has grown in stature incredibly since it was set up 7 years back with veteran
riders like Kipa Babu, Pige Ligu, Vijay Sonam and others. “We need to support the
riders who are promoting a new way of safe and responsible riding,” said newly elected
club Chief Dingwang Wangham. “Our riders are going as ambassadors of the people of
Arunachal and will carry the goodwill of the State and a code of solidarity with
the rest of the north-
Preliminary round of Miss Arunachal held
ITANAGAR, Nov 02: The preliminary round of Miss Arunachal 2012-
Attending the function as chief guest Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo Development Board Vice Chairman Yora Tugung highly appreciated Arunachal Guild for Cultural Integration (AGCI), the organizing committee, for giving a platform to the women of the state to show their talents in the field of fashion. Tugung appealed to the parents and guidance to encourage their children to take part in such events which help the young women develop themselves for the future besides empowering them.
The beauty pageant with theme “Beauty with Brain” aims at providing a platform to young women to show their talents in the field of fashion besides empowering them and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the state, said Kipa Kaha, Chairman of Arunachal Guild for Cultural Integration (AGCI).
Former ANSU president Niglar Veo, in his welcome address encouraged the young women participants to make full use of the opportunity to show their talents. He appreciated Chief Minister Nabam Tuki for extending all logistic support to the organizing committee.
The panel of jury comprised of former Miss Arunachal Aman Lego, renowned film director Hage D Apa and Likha Tajje
Altogether 18 beautiful women will be vying with each other for the top honor in the grand finale at the same venue on December 5.
Chief Mnister Nabam Tuki and Tourism Minister Pema Khandu would be attending the grand finale to encourage the young participants.
Kena, Orgs mourn deaths of Ori and Rakshap
ITANAGAR, Dec 02: Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Jomde Kena
expressed deep shock at the death of former MLA Kirge Ori, who passed away on Nov
29 morning at a Guwahati-
The people of the state, particularly the people of Aalo Assembly constituency are indebted to Late Ori, who accelerated the pace of development in proper way, Kena said in his condolence message.
While representing the people in the state Assembly, Late Ori could prove himself a worthy son of Arunachal Pradesh. The demise of Kirge Eshi (Ori) created a big vacuum, Kena said. He prayed to the Almighty for eternal peace of Late Ori and for enough strength and courage to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.
The Ori Welfare Society (OWS) deeply mourned the passing away of former MLA Kirge Ori.
“Kirge was not only an important advisory board member of our society but also a fatherly figure of the entire Ori family,” OWS said in a condolence message.
He dedicated his life for the cause of social harmony, educational upliftment and shown us the path of simplicity and high moral values in the society, the message said.
Since his school days he was the man of principle and social activist. He was the
founder Chairman of Ubu Bango Student Union in 1976. He was the first APSC officer
from Ubu-
As a MLA he brought many developmental activities in his Home constituency-
“It is indeed a great loss for Ori Society and the vacuum created by his demise would be very difficult to fill,” the society said and prayed to almighty to rest his soul in peace and give his family enough courage and strength they need to overcome this irreparable loss.
Galo Students’ Union (GSU) expressed deep shock over untimely demise of two of the prominent figures of Galo society former MLA Kirge Eshi (Ori) and Minyi Rakshap of West Siang District.
“Kirge’s contributions towards the development of his home constituency in particular and the state as whole cannot be ignored easily.
On other hand, Minyi Rakshap, former General Secretary of KKSU and former Block Youth Congress, was an active grassroots level leader, who contributed a lot, especially for the uplift of the youths,” GSU said in a condolence message.
“Their deaths have caused an irreparable loss to the Galo Society in particular,” it said
While conveying its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, GSU prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls.
Pare Rangers, Gorkhas register big wins
ATNS
ITANAGAR, Dec 02: Pare Rangers and The Gorkhas won their respective Super Eight matches in the 3rd Yaja Waii Memorial T20 Cricket Championship played at General Gorund, Seppa today.
Pare Rangers beat Papum Pare Cricket Club by a huge margin of 125 runs while The Gorkhas defeated Siang Riders by 45 runs.
Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the Rangers piled up 191 runs losing 7 wickets. Opener Akhilesh Sahani top scored with 87 runs. His 36 ball, 87 run knock was studded with nine fours and seven sixes.
Chasing the target, Papum Pare were bundled out for 68 runs in 13.1 over. Barring Techi Doria (17) and Teli Jomnya (13), none of the Papum Pare batsmen reached double figures.
In the afternoon match, riding Janam Bodo’s ton, the Gorkhas set a challenging target of 172 run before Siang Riders to win. Janam faced 69 balls and hit 11 sixes and eight fours in his unbeaten knock of 117. His opening partner Raj Hussain made 35 runs with help of one over boundary and four hits to the fence.
In reply, Siang Riders could make only 126 runs all out in 19.2 over. Excepting Oni Dai, who scored 43 runs (4x6, 3x4), none of the Siang Riders batsmen lasted long to chase the target successfully.
Today’s Match
8-
Capital Complex CC Vs Lower Subansiri CA
12.30 PM
Papu Vikings Vs West Siang CC
RCH-
ITANAGAR, Dec 02: Papum Pare DRCHO Kipa Tuglik advised all to keep their surrounding
clean and hygienic to prevent dengue-
Participating in a RCH cum mother and child health camp at Leporiang PHC on November 30 last, Tuglik highlighted about dengue fever which is transmitted to human through bite of an infected mosquito. He informed that many people die from this fever and many more are affected every year.
While responding to the appeal made by the medical officer (in-
While briefing the public about roles and responsibilities of ASHAs, he appealed them to support the ASHAs in discharging their duties to strengthen the health services at grassroots level.
Earlier, Dr. Talin highlighted the infrastructural position and performance of the PHC before the DMO.
The camp was attended by three doctors, NRHM staff, PRI members, Gaon Buras and a large number of public.
Altogether, 90 beneficiaries availed the opportunity in the free medical camp.
In-
ITANAGAR, Dec 02: In-
Addressing the participants at the inaugural function, Biri Son, Principal, GHSS,
Palin urged the teaching community to be role model for the students and society.
He asked the trainees to take up the training seriously to build up their professional
skill and to make teaching-
Khyoda Tagum, BEO, Palin -
Tassar Bapu, BRCC, Palin-
Wide-
V N, Yadav, S/T (English), A.K Rai, J/T (Hindi), Tadu Gruyu, J/T (Science), Nyali Geyi, J/T (S/Science) and Ckera Kam, AT (Maths) are the resource persons for the training programme.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Indu Chetry
World Disabled Day is observed every year on December 3 since 1992. The day aims
to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity,
rights and well-
Each year the day focuses on a different theme. This year’s theme is, “Removing barriers
to create an Inclusive and Accessible Society for all”. Accessibility and inclusion
of persons with disabilities are fundamental rights recognized by the UNCRPD and
are not only objectives, but also pre-
The UNCRPD (Article 9, Accessibility) seeks to enable persons with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in all aspects of life and development. It calls upon the States Parties shall take appropriate measures to ensure to persons with disabilities access, on an equal basis with others, to the physical environment, to transportation, to information and communications, including information and communications technologies and systems, and to other facilities and services open or provided to the public, both in urban and in rural areas. These measures, which shall include the identification and elimination of obstacles and barriers to accessibility, shall apply to, inter alia: (a) Buildings, roads, transportation and other indoor and outdoor facilities, including schools, housing, medical facilities and workplaces; (b) Information, communications and other services, including electronic services and emergency services. States Parties shall also take appropriate measures: (a) To develop, promulgate and monitor the implementation of minimum standards and guidelines for the accessibility of facilities and services open or provided to the public;
(b) To ensure that private entities that offer facilities and services which are open or provided to the public take into account all aspects of accessibility for persons with disabilities; (c) To provide training for stakeholders on accessibility issues facing persons with disabilities; (d) To provide in buildings and other facilities open to the public signage in Braille and in easy to read and understand forms; (e) To provide forms of live assistance and intermediaries, including guides, readers and professional sign language interpreters, to facilitate accessibility to buildings and other facilities open to the public; (f) To promote other appropriate forms of assistance and support to persons with disabilities to ensure their access to information; (g) To promote access for persons with disabilities to new information and communications technologies and systems, including the Internet; (h) To promote the design, development, production and distribution of accessible information and communications technologies and systems at an early stage, so that these technologies and systems become accessible at minimum cost.
The PWD Act, 1995 (Chapter VIII: Non Discrimination) stated of Article 44: Establishments
in the transport sector shall, within the limits of their economic capacity and development
for the benefit of persons with disabilities, take special measures to (a) Adapt
rail compartments, buses. Vessels and aircrafts in such a way as to permit easy access
to such persons; (b) Adapt toilets in rail compartments, vessels, aircrafts and waiting
rooms in such a way as to permit the wheel chair users to use them conveniently.
Article 45: The appropriate Governments and the local authorities shall, within the
limits of their economic capacity and development. Provide for (a) Installation of
auditory signals at red lights in the public roads for the benefit of persons with
visually handicap; (b) Causing curb cuts and slopes to be made in pavements for the
easy access of wheel chair users; (c) Engraving on the surface of the zebra crossing
for the blind or for persons with low vision; (d) Engraving on the edges of railway
platforms for the blind or for persons with low vision; (e) Devising appropriate
symbols of disability; (f) Warning signals at appropriate places. Article 46: The
appropriate Governments and the local authorities shall, within the limits of their
economic capacity and development, provide for-
In spite of several provision and steps initiated in international, national and regional levels for persons with disabilities, Today, also in many part of country including Arunachal Pradesh, lack of awareness and understanding among the parents/care givers, community and policy makers on issues, remains as an obstacle towards the achievement of progress on mainstreaming persons with disability and on the development of inclusive society. (The contributor is Master in Disability Rehabilitation Administration, IE Consultant, SSA, Rajya Mission, Itanagar)
P Sreedevi
In this globalized age, the entire world has become the size of a microchip that
fits into our mobile phones. The communication revolution has turned us into international
citizens. Whether we stay in Arunachal, New york or Zambia our consciousness, our
aspirations have become global. We start our day with English breakfast, wear clothes
made in China, drive German engineered automobile, hum the latest music hit in Korea,
and work our heart out for a company in California. The well being of people, and
their hope for financial security is subjected not only to national but international
political and economic climate. Nuclear leakage in Japan, war in Iraq, stock market
crash in America, everything creates ripples in the life of a poor farmer buried
in the corner of some village in Tamil Nadu. Even a small Bandh that shuts down a
call-
But then where there is an up, there is a down too. And it first hits the smallest,
weakest, marginalized and the less organized sections of the society. Your kirana
shop waala who has to compete with international giants like Wal-
Somewhere our current education in a frenzy to create national citizens with 'modern',
'scientific' values has unwittingly created this prejudice and even induced a sense
of shame in our indigenous values, culture and livelihood. Our education has solely
been promoting the earning of degrees fit for white-
Our concern is not to decry this irreversible process, or boycott outside influences,
but to ponder over how to make sure that the positives of the current economic scenario
reaches the smallest of people. That is why we need the philosophy of Swadeshi movement
if not to uproot at least to balance out the terrible side of market economics. Our
founding father Mahatma Gandhi was right in saying that the villages were the heart
of India. If village perishes, India will perish too. We have to concentrate on the
village being self-
Self-
Creation of jobs for people with basic or no education.
Improves the productivity and self-
Preservation of the unique knowledge-
The decrease in anti-
Better standard of living.
Bolsters the feeling of solidarity and sense of brotherhood.
Now slowly people even in the developed countries are realizing their folly and returning
to their roots and started looking east for spiritual leadership and old world wisdom
that has been tried and tested for generations. In an age of mass-
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All rights reserved.
Heartfelt thanks to present Govt and Felix
(I)
Dear Editor,
We, on behalf of the people of Nyobia circle, would like to extend sincere thanks
to the people-
The Kurung-
Therefore, all the Panchayat leaders, public, Govt officers, youth, students and intellectuals of Nyobia circle are cordially requested to extend support and cooperate with the present state Govt for speedy development and immediate creation of infrastructure for Nyobia circle headquarters.
Yours’
Bamang Maya
President
Kurung-
(II)
Dear Editor,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I, on behalf of the Giogi Brothers Society (GBS), would like to congratulate the people of Nyobia area under Kurung Kumey for getting a separate administrative circle with the initiative of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki and Nyapin MLA Bamang Felix. It was the dream of the entire people of Nyobia area of Sangram circle, which comes true now.
On this happy moment, I, on behalf of the GBS, Sangram also extend sincere thanks to the local MLA Bamang Felix who fulfills the biggest common dream of the Kurung Nyobia people in a short span of time. Also thanks to Tai Yapang, the ZPM of Sangram Anchal Samity for her effort to create separate administrative circle.
Taking this opportunity, I would like to appeal all section of the people of Kurung Nyobia area of Sangram circle to come forward and extend cooperation for speedy development of newly created administrative circle.
Yours’
Giogi Paih
Chairman, GBS Sangram,
Camp: Itanagar
Gratitude to all
Dear Editor,
The parents of Late Rallo Rine (Tarh) would like to express our deep sense of gratitude
to Nyishi Elite Society(NES), All Nyishi Students Union (ANSU), All Yachuli Students
Union (AYSU), Women Welfare Association Yazali (WWAY), Ziro–II Anti Corruption Youth
Forum (ZACYF), All Dodo Welfare Society (ADWS), Abu Camder Youth Association (ACYA)
and Yachuli MLA Likha Saaya, Dodo ASM Toko Tana and all relatives and well-
The help and cooperation extended by Lower Subansiri district Deputy Commissioner
Taru Talo, SP P N Khrimey will never be forgotten. And my special gratitude to T
Messar, SI officer in-
Further, family members strongly appeal to the higher authority not to grant bail to the accused and award exemplary punishment (capital punishment) to accused so that my daughter’s soul may rest in peace and criminal minded persons think twice before committing such heinous crime.
Finally, I appeal to the people of Arunachal Pradesh to verify the credentials properly while hiring or engaging labourers in different works to avoid such incident near future. I don’t want other parents to have such horrible experience which I had.
I would also like to take the opportunity to clarify here that my daughter’s name is Rallo Rine (Tarh). It was wrongly published as Rallo Rine Camder in this daily during August last.
Yours’
Rallo Kojum (Tarh)
Father of Late Rallo Rine (Tarh), Tanio, Yazali
Poor becomes poorer
According to the latest Food Price Watch, global food prices increased 10 per cent
between June and July 2012 with staples such as wheat increasing 25 per cent in
the period. The crisis continued affecting food and nutrition security throughout
South Asia. Bad weather, trade curbs, oil prices and bio-
While rising food prices risks higher core inflation in the developing countries, the volatility proportionally squeezes the poor with considerably detrimental effects for their nutrition outcomes.
Studies in the last few years in Afghanistan and elsewhere have confirmed that rises
in the cost of food have led to a switch in consumption from nutrient rich foods,
such as vegetables, meats and other proteins to nutrient-
Another South Asia report, Food Price Increases in South Asia: National Responses and Regional Dimensions found that households who previously were living not far above the poverty line are likely to have fallen into poverty as the result of higher food prices.
Concerted efforts should be made at a national level to mitigate the nutritional
effects of such shocks, for instance, rice fortification can be a cost-
