December 25
CCPDA appeals for withdrawal of strike
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: The Capital Complex Petroleum Depot Association (CCPDA) in a release
informed that petrol depot across capital complex is running out of stock due to
non-
School children to present Rikham Pada on R-
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: The Rikham Pada dance of Arunachal Pradesh has been selected for
presentation on Republic Day-
After being selected by a Committee, a team of 150 children from various Govt schools of Capital Complex are now rehearsing under the guidance of state level expert committee on Rikham Pada dance under the aegis of Directorate of Art & Culture, GoAP, and the North East Zonal Cultural Centre (NEZCC), Union Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Dimapur. The children will present Arunachal Pradesh and North East Zonal Cultural Centre at Republic Day. This is the first time that children from Arunachal Pradesh would be participating in the Children Parades contingent with traditional dance.
Be responsible citizen, Kena tells students
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker cum MLA
Jomde Kena asked the students to be responsible and respectable citizens of the country.
He was addressing the huge gathering after laid a foundation stone of All Kangku
Students Union at Kangku in West Siang district on December 21. He further visited
Donyi-
NCP provides relief to fire victims
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Arunachal Pradesh vice president
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While extending all possible help to the fire victims, the party appealed to district administration to provide immediate relief and grant adequate compensation for rehabilitation of fire victims. The party also urged the chief minister to extend financial help for treatment of sole bread earner who received serious burn injuries in the mishap.
Union condemns SRK Company over pipe line damage
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: The All Arunachal Pradesh Public Health Engineering and Water Supply Department Workers Union condemned SRK Pvt Ltd for causing damage of water supply pipe line at Borum village which resulted water crisis at Naharlagun and Nirjuli townships. It appealed to the company to be cautious while executing the work as its careless attitude may lead to more damage of pipe line in future.
PPA calls for pragmatic approach
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: Reacting to the Zila Parisad members of East Siang districts' demand for devolution of power and fund, Laeta Umbrey, the Chief Ministerial Candidate of PPA, said that the Panchayat leaders of not only East Siang but of the entire state should realize at the earliest that they are running ignorantly after a 'political mirage'. "The Chief Minister with his politics of pendulum speaks something and does something else", he said in a release.
"We should instead start seriously to work on the pros and cons of the various aspects of the Sixth schedule of the Indian Constitution which provides for autonomous councils with special power to the elected members. If the Govt is not as all sincere to give financial power to the elected Panchayat leaders, the only alternative left for the people is to seek ways and means to include Arunachal in the Sixth schedule on the lines of Mizoram, Nagaland and Assam and do away with the PRIs once and for all. The demand for Mon and Patkai autonomous councils can also be considered accordingly. The state Govt has to be pragmatic enough to choose between the two,"added Laeta Umbrey.
Personality development camp held
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: The Aaji Nilung Tungko of Donyi Polo Yelam Kebang had organized
a personality development camp cum extempore speech at Golgii Bote Donyi-
Relief sought
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: Claiming that houses of late Tato Dabi and Tajo Siram were burnt down completely today after a fire accident broke out around 10.30 am at Sido Village in East Siang district, Ramle Bango Welfare Society appealed to the district administrative to provide relief to the fire victims.
Maxmart distributes saplings
NAHARLAGUN, Dec 24: On the eve of its 5th anniversary and celebration of Christmas, the first shopping mall of Arunachal Pradesh Maxmart at Naharlagun distributed saplings today to the students, youths and general public to save nature and maintain clean environment. The programme was inaugurated by range forest officer of Naharlagun B.Gamlin.
The Maxmart is also offering surprise gift to the customers to mark the occasion.
Er. Tapi Tai conferred Bharat Jyoti Award
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: Er. Tapi Tai, Executive Engineer (E) cum General Secretary, Apatani Cultural and Literary Society, was awarded Bharat Jyoti Award yesterday for his meritorious services and remarkable role in the field of his profession and social integration. The award was presented by Dr. Bhishma Narain Singh, former Governor of Assam and Tamil Nadu, in a award giving ceremony held in New Delhi on the sidelines of the seminar on 'Economic Growth and National Integration'. The Award is instituted by India International Friendship Society (IIFS), a voluntary organization to promote unity and integrity among the people of Indian origin living anywhere in the world.
Lalu breaks national records
GUWAHATI, Dec 24: Arunachalee weightlifter Lalu Taku today cracked three national records by lifting 110 kg in snatch category and 136 kg in clean & jerk category in the 9th Youth National Weightlifting Championship underway here. The record had been set by Akshay Gaekwad of Maharashtra, who had lifted 109 in snatch and 135 kg in clean & jerk in the Asian Youth Championship in Doha, Qatar, last year. It may be recalled that Lalu won a gold medal for India in the recently concluded Commonwealth and Asian Youth Weightlifting Championship held in Penang, Malaysia.
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Assam & Arunachal agree to maintain status quo, take action against boundary encroachers
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: Papum Pare district administration and Sonitpur district administration
(Assam) in a joint meeting yesterday agreed to maintain status-
The meeting held at the DC's Conference hall, Tezpur (Assam) following the tense
situation in boundary area under Tarasso circle in Arunachal Pradesh, also agreed
to initiate action against fresh encroachers on the both sides of the border. The
Papum Pare district was represented by DC Pige Ligu and SP Nabam Gungte along with
Chukhu Takar, ADC Balijan, Dr. Olik Taring EAC Border Affairs, Mohan Tiwari in-
Both sides elaborately discussed the situation at Tarasso wherein SDO Biswanath Chariali, Sonitpur DFO and SP assured to initiate appropriate action against the encroachers of Assam side. It was further decided that a joint sitting of the forest officials of both the neighbouring districts should be convened at the earliest and a report be submitted to both the DCs so that a joint visit shall be made by both the DCs in and around Tarasso area.
Papum Pare DC and SP suggested that a joint meeting of similar nature be carried out between the East Kameng district administration and the Sonitpur administration so that the peace and tranquillity along the stretch is maintained for the benefit of communities living along the boundary and the recurrence of serious law and order problem is contained.
Govt decides to act tough against bandh call
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: State Government to act tough on the bandh call declared by All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) on 27th December next as Chief Secretary Hari Krishna in a high level meeting this morning issued strict orders to effectively deal with the Bandh call.
The Chief Secretary while ordering for ensuring smooth conduction of normal office works on the day directed all the head of offices to register compulsory attendance of all government employees.
"Those government officers, officials and staffs found absent on the day shall be liable to no pay for the day" he emphatically said.
While terming bandh call as illegal, the CS on quoting the Supreme Court's orders has issued warning to the bandh callers for holding them responsible for the losses incurred during the bandh. Any public or private property damage or losses incurred shall be realized from the bandh callers as per the Court's order.
The meeting was attended of IGP, Secretary GA, DC and SP capital.
Meanwhile, taking serious view of the proposed 24 hrs capital complex Bandh call from December 27 the District Administration, Capital Complex has issued orders directing the Bandh callers to abstain from any act that may affect life, liberty and safety or security of common citizens or that may disrupt public peace and tranquility. The Administration has also ordered that any damage to private property shall be recovered from such Bandh callers. The District Administration also requests for cooperation from the Arunachal Pradesh Chamber of Commerce, all the Market Welfare Committees, Petrol Depots Association, Banking Community within Capital Complex area and appeal to their members to carry out their routine business as usual, so that Bandh callers are discouraged and the routine life of common man is not disrupted. All the Public transport associations are also requested to appeal their members to ply their vehicles as usual to ensure public convenience, DIPRO
NERPF to fight against national parties
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: The newly constituted North East Regional Parties' Front (NERPF),
comprising 10 regional parties, has resolved to fight unitedly against all the Delhi-
Laeta Umbrey the Chief Ministerial candidate of PPA and Kahfa Bengia the working President, who represented the state in the recently concluded Forum meeting near Dimapur disclosed that the NERPF have resolved to fight unitedly against all the Delhi based parties in the ensuing Parliamentary and Assembly Election in the North East. The views expressed by PPA that the refugee problem particularly that of Chakma and Hajong and interstate boundary disputes and the need for abolition of Draconian Law of Special Arms power Act 1958 were unanimously endorsed by the forum chaired by Niephiu Rio, the convener and also the Chief Minister of the host state of Nagaland.
The Forum also endorsed the view expressed by Kahfa Bengia on racial discrimination meted out to the North East people especially the student and the working class. Both NERPF convener Rio and Chief Advisor Prafulla Kumar Mahanta assured their fullest cooperation in ensuing Parliamentary and Assembly elections in state.
National Consumers Day observed
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: National Consumers Day was observed with various programmes organized by the Department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs at State capital and other parts of the state.
At Nirjuli near NERIST gate, the department organized a street play to educate the common people on consumers' protection laws and their rights as consumers. The street play with attractive slogans drew huge crowd who appreciated the efforts made by the department.
The day-
Further, the department has been organizing consumer awareness campaign at various locations of the state including remote places like Koloriang, Palin, Raga, Taliha, Nafra, Mechuka etc. through district units of the department for last few months. These campaigns gained huge popularity and received public response irrespective of consumers or traders. The department is contemplating to continue such publicity campaigns in future to generate more consumer awareness in this remote border State.
ITANAGAR, Dec 24: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma and Chief Minister Nabam Tuki conveyed warm greetings to people of Arunachal Pradesh on the auspicious occasion of Christmas and expressed hope that the joyous occasion will spread universal love, harmony and oneness amongst the people of the State.
In his festival message, Governor said that Christmas is the period when the divine element of love and affection begins to express itself in the hearts of the people and they renew their commitment towards welfare of each other for a better future for all. He expressed confidence that the celebration will reinforce the bonds of the composite society of the State.
Governor wished that this Christmas bring the choicest of blessings and a spirit of happiness to Arunachal Pradesh. In his message, Tuki said "let us welcome Christmas with fresh and new thoughts of hope and cherish each moment as a blessing of inspiration".
The very essence of this day teaches us the value of kindness, the importance of love, and the significance of faith. Faith makes all things possible, hope makes all things work and love makes all things beautiful.
Lord Jesus Christ preached to spread the message of universal love among the mankind and taught us to accept every being in its real stage notwithstanding of their caste, creed or gender differences. On this auspicious occasion, I call upon my brothers and sisters to share the values and preaching of Lord Jesus for destroying the greatest foe of human being "hatred" for a celestial living on earth.
I also extend my heartiest warm wishes to all my people for a peace, happy and prosperous Happy New Year 2014, the message further added.
Rev. Dr. John Thomas, the Bishop of Itanagar also extended Christmas greetings to all the people of Arunachal Pradesh. In a message, he said, "Christmas calls to mind the birth of a person who pleaded for universal brotherhood. In our own times we have seen how the world paid tribute to Nelson Mandela for espousing the same principle. The African leader became the voice of the voiceless blacks who were denied equality. It is for each one of us to see if in our own milieu if there are voiceless people craving for attention and justice. Are not the minor children condemned to be domestic servants searching for a Mandela to liberate them?"
May this Christmas, which reminds us of the Child called Jesus, inspire us to be a voice for the voiceless children!"
Reading sessions cheer children in remote Anjaw
HAYULIANG, Dec 24: The harsh mountainous terrain and the biting cold of winter, with
electricity remaining a rarest luxury, make life quite depressing in the remote pockets
of Anjaw district, even for a determined adventure-
Inaugurating the campaign organized jointly with the Lohit Youth Library Network, at Hayuliang, P Tayeng, Principal, Govt. Hr Sec School Hayuliang outlined the vital importance of reading for senior students, to take up the challenges of life in the 21st century.
Addressing a packed audience of students, teachers and SSA officials, he exhorted
them to develop their reading habits and language proficiency, by making full use
of the school and public libraries in their locality. "You can achieve this only
by extensive reading, covering various genres of books", he said. He also lauded
the spirited efforts of the Lohit Youth Library reader-
Commencing the campaign with a book-
The book exhibition highlighting reader-
The campaign covering primary and middle schools at Metengliang, Chaglagam, Taflagam,
Mailiang, Chipru and Manchal -
Addressing students and teachers at all the venues, he reminded them that the life in Anjaw hills was much harsher than today, as the students then had to walk long hours and overcome several obstacles and stiff opposition from parents to go to schools. Yet today Anjaw has produced several doctors, engineers and educated professionals. Ngadong exhorted them to concentrate foremost in their studies, while supporting their parents in farming and household chores.
The campaign sessions included reading sessions, story-
The glow on the faces of the children at the end of each session at every venue, could be a rich and memorable reward to the DDSE SSA team, for launching such an unusual educational campaign to these hamlets, hardly visited by any guest.
DDSE Anjaw, K. Perme has offered to extend all support to the Lohit Youth Library Network to continue the campaign to other parts of Anjaw.
Sampark Cell organises NE people meet
NEW DELHI, Dec 24: In a major step to bring the people of North-
Ravi Shankar Prasad, Deputy Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha; Dr. Harshvardhan, Leader of BJP Legislative Party in Delhi Assembly, Kiren Rijiju, BJP National Executive Member and other senior party leaders attended the programme. Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dr. Harshvardhan and Kiren Rijiju spoke about the need for closer ties and awareness among the people of rest of India about the North eastern region of the country.
A large number of student and youth from North-
Exhibition cum consumer awareness campaign conducted at Yomcha
AALO, Dec 24: One day Exhibition cum consumer awareness camping was organized by the West Siang District unit of the Department of Legal Metrology and consumer Affairs at Yomcha sub Division recently.
Addressing the participants Daro Marbom ACLM & CA cum DCPO, Aalo Explained the right and duties of consumer and how to get the grievances to be redressed through three tier quasi judicial machineries available at national, State and District levels. He also appealed to the youth to form voluntary consumer Organization and work with commitment to help grass root level consumers for reaping the benefits ushered in the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and also distributed the leaflets and booklets amongst the participants
Emer Ete, ADC Express his happiness for organizing the programme at interior places like Yomcha and said that the TV News Slogan "Jago Grahak Jago" is not merely a slogan but in true sense to make consumer awake and claim their rights as consumer. While dwelling about maximum Retail prices printed on the packages he informed that MRP is the ultimate price and consumer has the right to bargain on MRP. The purpose of the Act is to provide compensation to the complaint and to make compromise with traders or service providers.
He has also declared the exhibition stall open.
The participant and the visitor have got an opportunity to know and ask questionnaires about the BIS Hall mark, ISI weight and measures, Agmark PPO, LPG cylinder which was demonstrated by the inspector, Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs by Lupha Sikhet Taipodia Ado.
The programme was attended by the additional Deputy Commissioner Yomcha Emar Ete and host of officers, Staff, PRI members, Gaon Buras, Traders/Business men and students. DIPRO
National Consumers Day observed at Ziro
ZIRO, Dec 24: Along with rest of the nation, the Lower Subansiri District Unit of All Arunachal Pradesh Consumer Association (AAPCA) in collaboration with the department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs (LM&CA), Ziro has observed 'National Consumer Day, 2013' in a befitting manner here at Govt. ME School, Dutta today.
As the part of celebration, the Association displayed an exhibition on various consumer goods including packaged goods in the School hall, and demonstrated on them in a unique way with regards to information, expiry, shortcoming, quality etc of the goods. With their demonstration, the consumers were also taught on how to choose the products that are available in different brand. Giving due importance on practical demonstration as one of the most effective way of creating awareness to people , its Secretary suggested people to protect themselves from fraudster who try to take advantage of ignorance.
District Consumer Protection Officer cum Asst Controller, Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs Hage Tabing in his speech briefed on how one can enjoy their rights as the consumer in service sector and suggested people to approach the consumer forum if they are not satisfied with the services they avail.
With demonstration, he also explained on LPG in respect to its weight and expiry. He also demonstrated on some of the tricks how one can be cheated with beam scale.
Head Master i/c of the school in his speech has appreciated the organizing team for holding the National Consumer Day in his school, out of which students, teachers and staff got benefited.
Koj Millo, ASM appeal the AAPCA and LM&CA department for holding similar awareness camp in his village.
District unit AAPCA president Koj Tassang in his speech invited people to join the association so as to fight together against the fraudster and to get the common grievances redressed. Its vice president Mudo Tagia and Koj Ranka GB also spoke in the function.
Panchayat leaders, students, teachers, NGOs, GBs and general public took part in the day long function.
The Christmas -
Prof. (Dr.) Jayadeba Sahoo
The Christmas tree as we know it today started as a tradition in 16th Century Europe and is now a universal symbol for this holy time of year. Let's look at the deeper significance of some of the elements that go to make up the Christmas tree.
The depiction of a tree as a metaphor for life is one that occurs innumerable times
in many cultures, ancient civilizations, mythology, and various faith traditions.
As the 'Tree of Life' it can represent the 'family of humanity' -
The Christmas tree is wonderfully decorated with ornaments of all kinds, reflecting the beauty and uniqueness of each human being in the world.
What brings the whole tree to life are the lights. Each one of us is like a light on the tree, with a potential to shine light to the world, once the soul is lit by the Eternal Flame of Truth. How alive and bright is your light?
At Christmas, an evergreen tree is always used, reminding us that life is not just the here and now, but it is eternal. The seed of any tree is hidden deep below, it does its work silently, unseen, and yet from it springs the whole miraculous creation with its beauty and diversity and its different functions; the roots, branches, twigs, leaves and ultimately, its fruit. Again, the seed is a symbolic reminder of the Supreme Seed, One Almighty who is the Creator of all.
And at the top of the tree we often find a star, the One light that stands over all creation, the One that we will ultimately go back to. It also represents the sign of the nativity, of new life, new hope, when the 'Light of the World' brings newness… light into the dark world.
Angels abound at Christmas time. Messengers of God, embodiments of pure consciousness, they remind us of the highest virtues to which we should all aspire. Angels always have wings to remind us to stay light and keep our thoughts elevated and beyond the earthly plane. An angel's feet never touch the earth, they are eternally conscious of who they are, spirits, rather than matter. So too, we should remember our divine nature, and not simply be engrossed in all things physical. Angels are shown as neither male nor female, but an embodiment of all masculine and feminine qualities, such as courage, power and steadfastness; and benevolence, love and loyalty.
We are all acutely aware that we are going through a dark period in the world right now, where corruption, violence and peacelessness are in their most extreme form. Yet the message of Christmas persists: Peace and Love. We live in hope and with certainty.
It's interesting that, at the most difficult times in our lives the light of the Supreme, if we are mindful of it, seems to us brighter and more attractive than ever. Likewise, at this darkest time of the world, God's gifts are unlimited and on offer to each of us, if we only have eyes to see, and the heart to grasp the opportunity.
Locked within the soul is a memory of that brilliance that we came from. Perhaps this is how the myth of Santa Claus arose: a memorial of the One who comes to us at our darkest times, laden with treasures: Peace love and happiness to name just a few. Surely this is that time when our consciousness is being enlightened and a new age is dawning.
It's time …at this time of Christmas, no matter what your religion, to see the beauty and joy of the light of each one, the eternal tree of humanity, the abundant spiritual gifts as a reflection of the generosity of the Supreme. Make sure your light is lit, accept the gifts from the Divine and put them into practice. Then 'Goodwill to all Mankind' can truly be proclaimed in the world!
On this auspicious occasion of 'Christmas', take a moment for deep spiritual introspection and free yourselves from the bondage of greed, the lust for power and a slave of promiscuity and make God your eternal companion for true peace, happiness and prosperity. (The writer is Faculty, Brahma Kumaris, RERF & Head, Dept of Education, R.G.U.)
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Nobody seem to care
Dear Editor,
The people of Bilat Circle are lacking a real leader, who will work for the development of the land. The true leader should understand the agony without any utterance by his people. Frankly speaking, the political leaders of that area don’t understand the meaning of the word “LEADER”. In my opinion, leader is to lead the people to light and to live and die for the betterment of the people.
Many people have written about the dilapidated road conditions of Ruksin-
Moreover, we the citizen should not always lay our grievances before our local MLA. He knows the condition of the road very well. Even though, he is in the opposition seat, he should have revealed once to CM about condition of said stretch of road. In my knowledge CM will certainly see no friend or foe in the developmental activities.
Decades have passed but no action has been initiated from the government. Now, I am confused whom shall we ask for the development of the area, as nobody hear the lamenting cry of the poor’s.
Yours,
Johny Messar
Niti Vihar
Defer bandh call for sake of unemployed youth
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteem daily, we would like to appeal the All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) to defer the 24 hours capital bandh on 27th Dec' 2013 as the recruitment process of PST/PET for the post of Sub Inspector (SI) in the Arunachal Pradesh Police will commence from 26th Dec' 2013 and end on 2nd Jan' 2014. Hence, we on behalf of appearing candidates would like to make heartfelt appeal to All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) to defer the 24 hours capital bandh for the greater interest of unemployed youths and general public. Lastly, we hope, our appeal will be taken notice in the right earnest and needful action done at the earliest possible.
Yours,
Tem Tama Tarh
Kodak Takam
Itanagar
Postponed bandh
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily I would like to request ANYA to defer their propose bandh called on 27th December as there will be PST for SI from 26th December onwards. The positive response of ANYA is solicited.
Yours,
Kait Paloh
Itanagar.
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Some unanswered questions
Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd (PHHL) yesterday resumed its passenger services between
Naharlagun, Guwahati and Tawang after a gap of 31 months. The service will operate
twice a week on Monday & Friday between Naharlagun, Guwahati and Tawang. It is to
be mentioned that the state government had resumed the PHHL chopper services in January
2013 which was flagged off by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki at Naharlagun helipad. However,
the services had been introduced only for eastern sectors in Naharlagun-
The Pawan Hans helicopter services in Tawang sector had remained suspended from
May 5, 2011 following two back-