February -
death in hostel inferno
Ojing Tayeng
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: At least 10 children were charred to death and six received grievous injuries in a tragic fire accident which broke out at a private run hostel at Palin at around 9.30 pm last night. Four are still missing till filing of this report.
The seriously injured, including the hostel warden/ owner Biri Nyari, have been air-
The number of casualty may rise as there were 62 boarders in total. However, the exact number of students present during the accident could not be ascertained. Many of the students escaped the inferno before it engulf the hostel. The Parents and guardians of many children also rushed to the spot after hearing the incident and lifted their wards. The cause of the inferno is yet to be ascertained and the detail is awaited.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu expressed shock over the tragic incident and prayed to almighty for the eternal peace of the departed souls. He also conveyed his condolence to the bereaved family members to bear the irreparable loss.
Education Minister Bosiram Siram, who just arrived here from Delhi, expressed shock at the fire mishap and conveyed his deep sense of condolence to the bereft family members.
He further taking serious note over the incident said ‘all the private schools, colleges and hostels of the state need to be regulated. They should follow certain rules and regulations framed by the state government to avoid unforeseen incidents and happenings’.
CM along with Education Minister is leaving for Palin tomorrow to take stock of the situation.
The Provincial of Salesians of Don Bosco, Dimapur Province, Rev. Fr. James Poonthuruthil, SDB also expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved parents and families of the school children who lost lives in the fire accident at Palin, run by private individuals. They are our school children and we share the sorrow of the parents and relatives, he added.
PWD and UD Minister Nabum Tuki, MP Takam Sanjay, State NCP President Ngurang Pinch also expressed shock over the incident.
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) meeting was held at the Directorate of Tourism yesterday.
In the meeting Schemes of Agriculture, Horticulture, AH & Veterinary, Fishery and
Textile& Handicrafts (Sericulture) under CSS on Rashtriya Krishi Vikash Yojana(RKVY)
were approved by the SLSC for implementation during 2009-
Agriculture Secretary DS Pandit, through power point presentation highlighted the need for enhancement of food production besides raising the farm income by implementation of the innovative schemes under the flagship programme launched by the Government of India.
Chief Secretary Tabom Bam emphasized the need for a holistic approach while implementing the schemes and called for judicious and timely utilization of the funds so that quantifiable impact of the programmes may be visible.
Officials from Ministry of Agriculture and Planning Commission of India, advised for proper monitoring and timely submission of reports along with utilization certificates so that further financial releases can be made timely.
Amongst other Project coordinator(C-
EGoM on road sector approves Highway Projects in NE
New Delhi, Feb 11: The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on Road Sector has endorsed the proposal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for the four Built Owned and Transfer (BOT) (Annuity) Projects of Arunachal package for consideration by Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI).
According to an official release issued here today, the decision was taken in its 3rd meeting held here yesterday.
The four Projects included two-
It will now be considered by CCI. The estimated total cost of these four projects is Rs 500 crores.
The Committee headed by Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee also endorsed the
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ proposal for transferring of 22 roads of
1,119-
The EGoM also approved the implementation of these 28 roads under Phase-
It also approved adding one more road to Phase-
The EGoM, however, deferred the proposal of the Ministry for the Review of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. It was decided that the proposal will be first considered by the Committee of Secretaries and then will be brought for consideration of the EGOM again.
The First meeting of the EGoM was held on December 7, 2009. The EGoM on Road sector
has been set up by the Government to consider the financing plan for NHDP for 2010-
The EGoM will also consider and take decision on all issues where there is no unanimity in committees at the level of officers and which do not require approval of the Cabinet/CCI. It comprises of Finance Minister, Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission. UNI
‘AG office to induct maximum locals’
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) Government of India Vinod Rai
along with his team of officers called on Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee
Khandu in his residential office here at Niti-
The meeting was basically aimed towards establishing a permanent Accountant General (AG) Office building here in the state capital which was recently carved out from the combine AG offices in Shillong.
Rai while apprising Khandu on the difficulties faced due to non existence of a permanent
AG office building in the state said that a campus of around 5-
Promptly responding to the CAG’s request the chief minister immediately directed the Chief Engineer of the state PWD to identify a site for the purpose and arrange for a joint survey of the proposed site with CAG and PWD officers.
During the discussion the CAG disclosed that the AG office would induct maximum numbers of locals from the state in its office to uphold the close affinity with the state. Rai also suggested for inducting graduates from commerce, economics, statistics etc. in Public Sectors Undertakings of the state in order to augment the maintenance of accounts in the correct and proper manner in these PSUs. CAG offered to provide free of cost training to such inductees in the AGs office to expertise them in the subject.
“The state government should initiate steps to discard the defunct Public Sector Undertakings and ask regular submission of accounts of the functional PSUs in order to ascertain the exact financial position of those sectors”, said Rai while sharing his expertise opinion. He also requested the CM to intervene in convening regular meetings on various committees specially the public accounts committee of Arunachal Pradesh State Legislative Assembly.
Khandu expressed his whole hearted support for the establishment and running of the AGs office in the state capital and assured to act on to the valuable suggestions given by the CAG.
The meeting was also attended by Anupam Kulshrestha, Addl Dy. Comptroller & Auditor
General, Saroj Punhani, Pr. Director (RS-
Stay away from live power line
ITANAGAR, Feb 10: The Electrical Sub-
ITANAGAR: Unemployed Arunachalee Engineer’s Association has decided to take out a peaceful rally starting from Indira Gandhi Park to Chief Minister’s bungalow on February 12.
The rally is being organized particularly to express grievances against alleged illegal appointments and deputations in various departments like Power, PWD, PHE, Hyrdo power, UD etc.
Cleanliness drive to reach B’dewa
ITANAGAR: The ongoing cleanliness drive by Public Works Department (PWD), Naharlagun division will now reach upto Nirjuli, Banderdewa and sectors like Papu Nallah, Pachin colony, ‘A’ sector. The cleanliness drive which was earlier scheduled from January 27 to February nine has been extended to February 27 to cover those areas.
ITANAGAR: Directorate of Higher and Technical Education is organizing 10th conference of Higher and Technical Education at Banquet Hall, Itanagar from February 17.
The conference will discuss on various topics related to higher and technical education, governor’s award to university toppers, APSCTE god medal to Polytechnic Exam toppers, outstanding college teachers award, felicitation to pioneers in higher education in the state.
Meanwhile, Governor JJ Singh has consented to attend the function as chief guest.
Tapi Mra gearing up to conquer
4th highest peak of the world
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Tapi Mra, first Arunachalee Everester has already reached Tanzania in African continent on Feb 10 in order to climb the fourth highest peak of the world, Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is the highest peak of African continent standing at 19,431 ft.
He is now in Moshi town of Tanzania which is nearest to the Mt. Kilimanjaro and expected to climb the peak on Feb 15 or 16 of this month.
This is the fourth mountaineering expedition of Tapi Mra. The first one was Island peak expedition in Nepal on April 24, 2007, 2nd the Meera Peak Expedition, Nepal on June 20, 2008 and the third one was the Mt. Everest Expedition which he climbed on May 21, 2009.
Now Mra is planning to climb the World’s seven highest peaks of all the seven continent provided he gets sponsorships. Mt. Kilimanjaro being one of the seven peaks, next one is Mt. Alaska in North America which is scheduled in June 2010. There after he will attempt Mt. Elbrus of Europe in the last week of September this year. And in next year he will attempt the rest of the peaks.
It is worth mentioning here that Chowna Mein, Minister PHED, Nabum Ribia, Parliamentary secretary (Industry), Bosiram Siram, Education Minister, R.T.Khunjuju Parliamentary secretary (Hydropower), Er. Kenjum Ete Chief Engineer(P&D) PWD and Hotel Blue Pine, Itanagar contributed through Opey Foundation, Ziro for successful expedition.
Setong Sena Minister Finance, Er. Anong Perme Chief Engineer (Power) EZ, Tawang Tours and Travels, Mr. Sunil John, Arunachal Bhawan, New Delhi had also voluntarily come forward and contributed for the cause. Meanwhile, Taro Opey Foundation, Ziro extended sincere thanks to the contributors and appealed everyone to pray for the success of Tapi Mra.
Development projects discussed
MLAs hope for positive changes in Changlang
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: A discussion on the developmental projects that have to be taken up in the ensuing years to bring about positive changes in the district in general and the two constituencies, Changlang (S) and Changlang (N) in particular was held in a meeting convened by the Changlang Deputy Commissioner at Circuit House , Changlang yesterday.
Speaking on the occasion, Changlang (N) MLA and parliamentary secretary, IPR& Printing, T. Taiju, emphasized on the fact that, “Changlang being the headquarter of the district is still behind the rest of the district in all aspects of development.”
Changlang (S) MLA P. Khimhun, also parliamentary secretary (Geology and Mining) spoke at length about the various developmental activities that were taken up in the last years and the activities that are in the pipeline for the coming years. Both the MLAs also asked the Head of Departments to put forward their departmental projects that were being taken up and queried about their problems too. Both the MLAs expressed their enthusiasm and willingness to bring about a positive change in their areas in the coming years and hoped that everyone work together for the better interest of the district and its people.
All the officials took part actively in discussing various problems pertaining to their departments. DIPRO
food processing sector’ begins
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: To explore the food processing sector in Arunachal Pradesh, a two-
Addressing the gathering, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) under secretary, R P Patel said that National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) is a pioneering initiative of the MOFPI to create an integrated institute in the field of food technology and management. The NIFTEM will cater to the needs of various stakeholders like entrepreneurs, industrialists, exporters, policy makers, government and the existing institutions.
He said that the NIFTEM will develop a world-
MLA and MOFPI eastern zone chairman, Likha Saaya emphasized on the need of the team work between the private and the government sectors to develop the proper food processing industries in the state.
He said that though the land is fertile but due to lack of proper marketing and networking system nothing could be materialized in spite of good agricultural and horticultural products and stressed that the Food Corporation and India (FCI), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Arunachal Chambers of Commerce, (ACCI) should come together to develop the better food processing industries in the state. He also suggested for encouraging the contractual farmers who can bring development and employment at the grass root level. He also said that the investors need proper guidelines to set up the food processing industry in the state.
Rajiv Gandhi University Vice-
Among others, ACCI president Techi Lala, NABARD general manager, Dr BG Mukhopadhyay spoke on the occasion. The MBA students and faculty members of North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology and Rajiv Gandhi University were also present.
NAMSAI, Feb 11: Singpho community living in Changlang district is going to celebrate the 26th ‘Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi’ at Bordumsa with four days long programme starting from Feb 13 to 16.
‘Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi’ is celebrated annually by Singpho to commemorate their great grand father Shapawng Yawng. Singphos believe that they are the descendent of Shapawng Yawng and to appease him for blessing for peace, prosperity and well being this ‘Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi’ is celebrated with ritual.
Celebration of 26th Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi is not only a festival of dance but it is platform to show unity, integrity and to preserve and revive own culture, tradition and heritage of Singpho Community living in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and even aboard. Many delegates from neighboring countries like Myanmar, Thailand and China also expected to join in celebration.
The 26th Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi – 2010 is being celebrated under leadership of C. C. Singpho, MLA Bordumsa. Chowna Mein, PHED Minister, Arunachal Pradesh will be the Chief Guest of the festival, according to a release.
Umbrey on whirlwind tour to Hunli-
Correspondent
HUNLI, Feb 11: In order to reach out and percolate down his policies and programmes
at the grass root level, Roing MLA Laeta Umbrey have been in five days tour to Hunli-
In his first leg of visit at Apanli and New Alope, the MLA made close communication
with Gam Burah, villagers, Panchayat Members and government staffs. While submitting
a memorandum, Rao Dele Chairperson Anchal Samiti Hunli-
The MLA while speaking about the lack of basic infrastructures in the village committed to give priority in his five year of tenure. He appealed them to develop a better relationship with government officials and staffs to ensure development.
Your visit gave us lot, we are not in need of contract work, job or any favour for service but your care, visit and sympathy to us is enough, expressed one of the Gam burah at Yumrah village. At New Brinli and Aloni the MLA intermingled with PRI members, Gam Burah and villagers and shared their emotion, grievances and other crucial issues desperately needed in the villages.
“Learn to respect others, share whatever you have; you will be blessed with bountiful”, said MLA while deliberating the concept of tourism prospects in the district.
Highlighting the major issues of infrastructures, Abuyu Saya ASM New Aloni 17 Km away from Hunli urged the MLA to look into the matter as preference. The ASM stressed setting up of primary school at New Aloni which covers Eyanli, Old Aloni, Pinli and New Pinli villages with other necessary infrastructures at the earliest. Adding with his series of commitment, the MLA assured positive approach towards the problem but told them to remind their needful to him every now and then owing to overload of memorandum being submitted by PRI members throughout his trip.
At the Adopowa village last of LDV border with Dibang Valley, Deo Mili ASM briefly narrated the sorry state of the villages. The MLA further consented to do the favour but at the same time he advised the PRI, officials and villagers to cooperate for all around development in the village.
Meeting at the circuit House Hunli with MLA, PRI reacted sharply to Officials for
their absence in duty at Hunli sub-
“The sense of responsibility must imbibe by every official and delegate the work at their disposal for the larger interest of the public of this subdivision. Without your cooperation and support the dream of development could not be thought. The sympathy toward these poor villagers if given then you will be always in their hearth”, hoped Umbrey during his interaction with PRI and HoDs at Circuit House. He further exhorted them to communicate and discuss anytime related to the problem faced at their posting place to sought it out immediately.
After his two days of tour at Hunli circle, the MLA and team of PRI members including
officials left for Desali yesterday for three days visit. DIPRO, Chiliko Meto Zilla
Chairperson, Rao Delle Anchal Chairperson Hunli-
State First Lady stress on inculcating book reading habit
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Today, call of the hour is to make book reading a child’s best
companion, said, State First Lady Anupama Singh, while addressing in the valedictory
function of the International Conference on Children’s Libraries-
State First Lady said, “I am sanguine that all, especially our guests from abroad have had invigorating and meaningful deliberations and have chiseled some new paths of delivering this elixir of life to our children and will continue to follow your cherished dream of reaching out with a book that are windows and books that are mirrors”.
The storytellers have enriched and enhanced all of our lives with their entertaining tales and lessons, she pointed. Singh, herself a patron of Children’s Libraries supported by Army Wives Welfare Association, (AWWA), outlined the long history of how book reading transformed the life of human society, and complimented the AWIC for supporting the youth in remote areas of India, like Arunachal Pradesh, and the Library activists and young volunteers who have come from distant nations. PRO to CM
Planning for Statehood Day celebration
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: In order to celebrate the statehood day in a befitting manner, a meeting chaired by East Kameng Deputy commissioner, Pige Ligu was held at Seppa today at 10.30 am. SP Tume Amo, HODs of various departments and public leaders too part in the meeting.
The meeting discussed various programmes to be included in the celebration and decided to organize mini marathon both for male and the female and cleanliness drive around the Seppa township.
SP Tumme Ammo opined that in order to make the programme more entertaining, the number of cultural items should be minimized in the celebration and same be replaced by some plays, drama and other indigenous programme with specific message to the people.
Meanwhile the house unanimously agreed upon cancellation of permanent scrape license and same be issued on need base. The house also decided to renovate the part of roads especially where traffic movement is difficult. DIPRO
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Techi Gamro, Tadar Akap and Biki Langre have been selected as president, vice president and general secretary of Nirjuli Contractors’ Welfare Association (NCWA) in its general body meeting held on Feb 8 last.
Lhaachchut festival celebrated
TANAGAR, Feb 11: Lhaachhut festival of Meyor community was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety recently at Walong village in Anjaw district.
C. Jeinow, DC Anjaw District was the Chief Guest of the festival. A host of government officials from the district attended the celebration.
Lhhachhut is one of the most important festivals of the community who are residing in the Walong and Kibitho circle. Though it is celebrated every year by the people of the area at low key, for the first time it was celebrated at a large scale this year around at Walong. It is celebrated to appease the benevolent Protector for prosperity and well being of the people. The Meyor Welfare Association has decided to celebrate the festival on January 28 every year from now, said Meyor Welfare Association in a release.
Compensate fire victims, appeals APDWA
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Arunachal Pradesh Development Welfare Association (APDWA) has appealed to the Relief and Rehabilitation Department to compensate the fire victims of Seren village, who have lost their all belongings in a fire accident on January 3 last.
APDWA appreciated East Siang district administration for providing immediate relief of Rs 2000 to each of the victims, and thanked citizens from Assam, particularly Kachari and Mishing who extended help in time of need.
Teachers death mourned
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Arunachal Teachers Association (ATA), West Siang unit along with officers and staff of DDSE of the district mourned premature deaths of Assistant Teachers (A) Karmo Bamey of Siji Primary School and Token Riba of Kabu Middle School. While the former died of cancer on January 28 the latter breathed his last on January 27.
ATA district unit executive members and staff of DDSE observed two minutes silence as a mark of respect to the late teachers duo and prayed to almighty for their eternal peace. They also conveyed deep sense of condolences to the bereft family members to bear the irreparable loss.
Tamladu festival
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Augung Bengia General Secretary Indigenous Faith & Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh cum Jt. Secretary Nyishi Elite Socitey and Shri Dominso Tayang Head Priest of Mishmi will grace the Tamladu festival at Tezu as Chief Guest and Guest of Honour on 15th February next.
BBWC reconstituted
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Banderdewa Bazaar Welfare Committee (BBWC) has been reconstituted
with Kipa Loram and Kipa Hipik as president and general secretary respectively for
2010-
Joint patrolling
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Tarasso Circle Youth Association (T.C.Y.A) with the help of forest officials of Balijan and IRBn personnel of Tarasso had conducted joint patrolling at Ramghat Reserve Forest Area under Tarasso circles on Feb 9. The association also urged the Govt to establish two forest check gates at Tarasso and Ramghat and to deploy adequate forest personnel to protect the flora and fauna of the area.
DNGC students union lauds Capital admn
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Dera Natung Govt College (DNGC) Students Union appreciated Capital Complex administration for initiating prompt action against college land grabbers.
The union claimed that an eviction drive within the college premises would likely to be carried out in the next few days. The union also drew attention of the authorities concerned to solve the encroachment menace permanently by constructing concrete wall around the college boundary. Otherwise, no sufficient land would be left there for future college expansion, it said.
Plea to DC
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Hirik-
Pacha Micro Hydel Project yet to see light
Correspondent
SEPPA, Feb 11: The 3 Mega Watt Pacha Micro Hydel in Seppa, East Kameng district is a relic in true sense and cannot be compared to some other prized possession.
A whopping amount of Rs 6449.46 lakhs have been pumped into this mere 3 Mega Watt for the last 16 years, yet the service of this project is yet to see the light.
In the last 16 years, many projects bigger than this were taken up and commissioned
in many different pockets of the country, the Pacha Micro Hydel Project is awaiting
some honourables to do the pious job of red-
When the APCC secretary enquired about the delaying in the Commission of the said Hydel Project, the authority assured that it would be commissioned “very soon” and is in “final stage”.
However, Tallang complained that every year during meetings, the authority reiterates one line assurance: “We will commission it by next March”
“Many March have come and gone by; the project is always in final stage or very soon to be commissioned. Pretext after pretext… but there is no end to darkness of Seppa town’, he added.
People here have patiently waited for two decades for Pacha Micro Hydel Project to complete. There was no dearth of funds with more than require amounts pumping into it. What was lack was the concerted efforts from every quarter be it local MLA, pressure groups and above all the concern authority.
Maha Shiv Ratri today
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: The local Raja Yoga Centres of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya will celebrate auspicious Maha Shiv Ratri, at Itanagar, Naharlagun, Nirjuli and Banderdewa on Feb 12.
On the occasion, an inter-
A Spiritual Get together Cum Discourse on “Maha Shiv Ratri is also being organized at the same venue at 5 PM.
The Shiv Ratri Celebration will be followed by five-
Road safety awareness
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Police headquarter Road Safety cell lead by inspector KVG Pillai, ASI AU Ansari, T Sorang, Md. Sarfuddin and A Darang, G Gamlin conducted traffic safety awareness campaign at Holy Cross English School, Itanagar.
On the occasion the team elaborated on safety tips on road crossing, road sign and hand signal and also distributed pamphlets and other awareness items.
Altogether, 370 students and 15 teachers of the school attended the camp.
Meanwhile, the headmaster Gracia appreciated the PHQ for organizing road safety awareness camp.
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