February 12
Media nominations for APCA-
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: PR North East, the host organization for Arunachal People's Choice Awards (APCA) 2014 announced the first ever award ceremony, rewarding excellence in media and business earlier on 29th January. In its mission to make North East India identified globally and encourage media persons and entrepreneurs to continue to serve the state, PR North East is all set to bring about an innovative change.
PR North East, established in the year 2007, today announced the names of the top media persons for APCA 2014. The nomination process was carried out by all the prominent media houses of the state. Each Media houses were provided with a maximum of five nomination forms in which each media house could nominate anyone from Arunachal media fraternity in each category. The top five to six names nominated in majority by the entire media house under each category have been short listed for Arunachal People's Choice Awards 2014. The final list of nominees is purely based on choices in majority made by each media houses. Further details of the event is available online on www.arunachalpeopleschoice.com
The short listed media nominees in various categories for APCA-
Drive against faulty number plates
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: City police will shortly launch drive against vehicles with faulty number plates.
According to a release issued by the City SP, the drive will be launched from February 24 to penalize those vehicles with faulty plates that don't adhere to the colour, size and space specifications under section 177 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
Dwelling house gutted in Dissing-
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: A dwelling house of one Putup Nabam was reportedly gutted down
to ashes at Lower Dikalmukh here today around 1.pm. In a release All Pakke-
Village youths help fire victim
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: The village youths under the aegis of Londa Village Youth Association have extended its helping hand to fire victim one Afar Londa by providing rice, utensils and blanket. The volunteers also helped him to rebuild his house. It said that fire accident broke out recently at Hamkiya camp of Londa village in which two houses were reportedly burnt.
KKDABA condemns declaration of senior boxing champion result
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Claiming that declaration of the state level sub-
Chetam CO office inaugurated
Correspondent
DAPORIJO, Feb 11: The new CO office Hqs of Chetam and the Donyi Polo Namlo at Kare village under Chetam Circle of Upper Subansiri district were inaugurated by MLA Tapen Siga here yesterday. The infrastructure for the CO office was constructed under SPA under the initiative of the MLA.
Earlier, Govt. staff had to face various problems in performing their duty due to lack of proper infrastructure and majority of them used to stay at Daporijo. However, with the coming of new infrastructure, it is hoped, the govt. staff will perform their duty sincerely for the welfare of public, the MLA said.
While briefing regarding the establishment of the Donyi Polo Namlo at Chetam, the MLA encouraged the villagers to keep up their religious identity and also respect others religions. He assured his all support for the development of the Namlo in the village.
Deputy Commissioner Tahang Taggu also explained about Donyi Poloism and appealed people to preserve and protect their indigenous culture, tradition and beliefs. He appreciated the people of Chetam circle for preserving their indigenous beliefs.
All the HODs and PRI elected members with GBs from nearby villages Gaon burahs also attended the inaugural function.
Blood donation camp held
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: A total of 22 units of blood were collected in a voluntary blood donation camp conducted in the Don Bosco College, Jullang today. This was the third blood donation camp conducted in the college during this academic session.
Inaugurating the camp, Principal of Don Bosco College, Jullang father Nicolas highlighted the importance of donating blood and encouraged the students for voluntary blood donation.
Dr. P Sona, Blood Bank Officer, Arunachal State Hospital, Naharlagun, spoke about the basics of blood science and need of blood for clinical use.
Lenin Tunghi, vice chairman, Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Ignited Youth of Arunachal Pradesh, also the organizer of the camp briefed achievements of his organization especially in the field of blood donation.
Present on the occasion were Dr.P Ringu, DDHS (SBTC), Dr.LR Chaudhary, Blood Bank Officer, RK Mission Hospital, Ramesh Jeke, Chairman, Vivekananda Yuva Shakti Ignited Youth of Arunachal Pradesh and faculty members of the college.
A large numbers of students along with the faculty members of the college turned up for the blood donation camp.
Unying-
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Unying-
A meeting was convened by chief advisor UACC-
Rijiju, Sonam extend help to fire victims
AALO, Feb 11: Former MP Kiren Rijiju along with Bai Gadi, Yomto Jini, Marmi Tali and others visited fire victims of Gemo Tali village and announced relief materials like cement, nail and iron chulas to each victim on February 9.
Interacting with the people Kiren said "ups and downs and misfortune often comes in one's life but we should be able to face such tragedy and think of rebuilding ourselves." He called for physical and material help from unaffected households of the village and nearby villages in the hour of distress while assuring more possible assistance in the future. Earlier, Bai Gadi donated Rs. 70,000 in cash to the victims.
Jalley Sonam also sent relief materials to fire victims through his representatives Rinto Ete, Dopak Karbak and Karpe Likar. The fire victims of Gemo Tali village have expressed their deep sense of gratitude to one and all who have landed there to console and provided relief materials in the hour of need to sustain themselves. DIPRO
NHPC awarded for meritorious performance
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: The NHPC has been awarded Gold Shield, a National Award for meritorious performance in power sector.
Union Minister of State for Power (Independent Charge) Jyotiraditya M Scindia presented
the Gold Shield to NHPC under category "Early Completion of Hydro Power Projects"
for its 231 MW Chamera-
The award was received by J K Sharma, Director (Projects), NHPC and A.K. Malhotra,
General Manager of Chamera-
Commissioned in July 2012, the 231 MW Chamera-
News Impact
Govt. orders CBI probe into Nido Tania’s death
New Delhi, Feb 11: The government today ordered a CBI probe into the death of Arunachal Pradesh youth Nido Tania allegedly after an assault by a group of people here.
"The family wants that the investigation should be conducted by CBI. So, we have decided to hand over the case to CBI," Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde told reporters after Nido's family met him.
Shinde said he has assured that justice will be given to the family and guilty will be punished.
Earlier, the victim's father Nido Pavitra, Parliamentary Secretary, Health & Family
and Food Civil Supply and other close family members led by Takam Sanjoy, MP Lok
Sabha called on Shinde at his South Block office this afternoon. The family members
of the deceased included Nido Marina (mother), chairperson, Arunachal Pradesh Social
Welfare Board, Nido Karjom (Elder brother), Nido Lulu (Elder Sister) and Nido Anga
(younger sister) besides host of other relatives. They had a 15-
"The people of North East especially Arunachal Pradesh are lovely, very innocent. I'm feeling very bad for the unfortunate things happening to them. Even Sonia Ji has expressed her deepest concern over the incidents. Don't worry, entire govt is with you and we'll do our best," Shinde assured.
The MHA also assured that about 300 police personnel from the North East states would be recruited into Delhi Police to exclusively handle the cases related to the people of the NE in New Delhi and its adjoining areas.
He also assured to take stringent action against the erring police officials for their irresponsible act in discharging their duties besides constituting 11 members committee to be headed justice H K Sema (Retd judge Supreme Court).
"The Home Minister gave us a patient hearing. We also requested him to do the needful to ensure security of people from northeast living different parts of the country," Pavitra, a Congress MLA in Arunachal Pradesh, told reporters.
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Nido Tania's family meet Rahul Gandhi
Earlier, Pavitra and Marina led by Sanjoy also met AICC vice president Rahul Gandhi at his Tughlak Lane office apprised him of the situation prevailing in the national capital.
Rahul assured that the GoI is seriously contemplating on the enactment of the Anti Racial Act at the earliest and would be convening a meeting soon against the repeated atrocities on the people of NE in the national capital. He expressed his condolence to the aggrieved parents and assured all possible help to deliver justice.
Central leaders assure safety of NE people
Meanwhile, Luizinho Faleiro, General Secretary AICC (NE In-
They expressed his condolence to deceased parents Pavitra and Marina and reiterated that the UPA Govt would put its best to ensure early delivery of justice to family of Nido, the 19 year old college student who was fatally attacked by more than dozens of people at Lajpat Nagar on January 29 last.
The central leaders' duo told about the centre's seriousness to ensure safety of North East people.
"We are working on mechanisms to avert oft-
Krishi Karman award for Arunachal
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Arunachal Pradesh got the "Krishi Karman Commendation Award 2012-
Agriculture Minister Setong Sena, Advisor of Agriculture department AK Purkayastha and Agriculture Director Hage Kano received the Award from the President of India in the inaugural function of "World Congress on Agroforestry" at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi yesterday.
The award is in recognition of higher food grain production during 2012-
The function was attended by Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, Environment and Forest Minister Veerappa Moily, Chief Ministers and Agriculture Ministers of many states besides Minister and senior officers of many foreign countries.
The state produced 3.62 lakh MT food grains during 2012-
It is pertaining to mention here that the state had received the same award for food
grain production of 2010-
Farmers' awareness about Food and Farm Income security along with the state Government's priority in augmentation of Agricultural production through technology based farm practices has been the driving force for achieving such spectacular achievement and it is envisioned that the state is marching towards its goal of Food & farm income security steadily, according to Agriculture Department release.
Give North East a pride of place
Denhang Bosai
The recent days and weeks have been indeed traumatic and chaotic for the whole Northeast,
especially the young state Arunachal Pradesh which is overtly glorified as an 'island
of peace.' Arunachal is also lovingly described as the land of the rising sun as
the rays of the sun first kiss the lofty hills, mountains and the deep valleys of
the Himalayan state. But sadly, not only development in the true sense of the term
leaves a lot to be desired in Arunachal and the Northeast but the truly patriotic
Arunachal people are not even allowed to live with dignity in the metropolis of the
ancient and great country India. However, the state government under the able leadership
of the affable Chief Minister Nabam Tuki is leaving no stone unturned to address
the burgeoning problems the state is faced with. Not only were the people of Arunachal
Pradesh drowned in deep sorrow and gloom but were profoundly shocked and pained by
the abominable and unbecoming act of some fellow Indians who allegedly lynched young
Nido Tania to death in the much maligned capital New Delhi. However, there is a
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They must utilize such tragic and harrowing events for introspection. However, they need to set their own house in order first. There must be unity amongst the Northeasterners. New Delhi is a place where Arunachalees are not warmly welcomed for the reasons best known to the people there but it's the same place where Robin Hibu is proudly serving as the Inspector General of Delhi Police. Let there be more Robin Hibus in all the metros of India and see how the stereotyped attitude of the mainland people towards Arunachal and the Northeast changes. But for this to happen the young people of Arunachal and the Northeast will have to toil hard as nothing is served on a platter in this fiercely competitive world. The other Northeasterners must learn from one of their sisters Mizoram and their lone brother Sikkim. Today, Sikkim is the numero uno tourist destination and Mizoram is one of the most literate states in the country. Even though the cries of protest in the aftermath of the most tragic death of Nido Tania have died down, the leaders of the Northeast must work ceaselessly to educate the mainland Indians on Northeast in order to arrest recurrence of such ugly incidents. They should impress upon the law makers to explore possibilities to ban the use of the derogatory term CHINKY legally all over the country. The leaders of the region must not rest till the issue of racial discrimination was addressed with a greater degree of seriousness by the central government.
Another unfortunate recent incident that compounded the problem of the people of
Arunachal Pradesh was the mindless killing of ten people and injuring many more near
Taraso which resulted in uncalled for economic blockade imposed by Assam thereby
creating untold sufferings for the Arunachal people. It is indeed appalling that
the people of Assam with whom Arunachal Pradesh has an emotional relation since incipience,
resort to this frequent economic blockade at the slightest pretext. The people in
Assam never try to know the reason[s] or wait for investigations to take place to
find out the truth vis-
It's such an irony that the Northeast people try to emulate anything Indian including
adopting mainland Indian names whereas the same mainland Indians do not even recognize
the existence of the Northeasterners. There is nothing wrong in aping the mainland
Indians but the Northeasterners must travel that proverbial extra mile to jealously
guard their tribal identity. Here, I may add that the Arunachal people must not strive
to be just proud Indians but prove to be educated, efficient, well-
ACS pleads for strong mechanism for peace in boundary area
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: While referring to the recent Tarasso incident and subsequent economic
blockade imposed against Arunachal Pradesh by Assam-
In a representation addressed to Assam CM, the ACS said no one from Arunachal side was involved in the Taraso incident, 'but if reports are to be believed some antisocial groups provoked and spread rumours to create hatred among the residents on both sides.'
The innocent people in Arunachal have been mentally and physically tortured by the
Assam counterparts while the over two lakh people from Assam living and working in
Arunachal for years have never had any cause to complain, the ACS lamented. Problems
that crop up along the boundaries can be resolved through round-
GWS seeks Govt intervention as situation remains tense in Durpai village
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: Tension was prevailing in Durpai village of West Siang district after a group of senior officers from Assam led by SP and ADC of Dhemaji district visited the village and reportedly asked the villagers to vacate the land, informed Galo Welfare Society.
According to a GWS release, it is reported by the villagers that a group of senior officers led by the ADC, SP and others of Demaji district of Assam visited the said village and asked them to vacate the land claiming that the land belongs to theirs (Assam).
The GWS release further said that it had contacted the Director of Border Affairs, GoAP to appraise the matter to the state Govt. and take up the matter with the border affairs dept of Assam to avoid any kind of untoward incident. The GWS requested the Home Department to look into the prevailing situation and deploy security forces to the disputed Durpai village to protect the life and property of the villagers before it is too late.
The GWS advised the villagers to report the matter to the Chief Minister through their MLA for early solution.
India, China agree to build trust, expand ties
New Delhi, Feb 11: India and China today agreed to strengthen and expand their ties
as their top officials discussed implementation of new confidence-
The 17th round of meeting between Special Representatives, which ended here today, saw "candid, friendly and constructive" discussions on a wide range of issues covering bilateral, regional and international issues.
The focus of the talks was on ways to maintain peace and tranquility on the border,
which both sides agreed is the "cornerstone of the expanding India-
Briefing reporters on the two-
"The Special Representatives elaborated on possible additional confidence-
The Indian side was led by National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon while the Chinese delegation was headed by Yang Jiechi.
The BDCA, signed late last year, spells out a series of measures to enhance coordination between the armies of the two countries along the disputed 4,057km long Line of Actual Control.
The SRs, who have been engaged to address the boundary issue for over eight years,
are in the second of the three-
The third and final step will be demarcation and delineation of the boundary.
Asked how long it will take to reach the settlement, the MEA spokesman refused to hazard a guess, arguing the issue is "complex". However, he added both sides are seriously working to reach a settlement. PTI
Arunachal delegation calls on Antony
NEW DELHI, Feb 11: A delegation of leaders from Arunachal Pradesh headed by Takam Sanjoy, MP, Lok Sabha along with T N Norbu, Principal Advisor to CM & Parliamentary Secretary, PWD and Jambey Tashi, Parliamentary Secretary, Civil Aviation called on A K Antony, Union Defence Minister in connection with BRO's decision to retrench all the casual laourers working under Project Vartak in Tawang and West Kameng districts.
About 7000 casual labourers have been retrenched in the wake of finance ministry's decision to cut the budget down to 20 percent. Sanjoy and the team also submitted a letter at Defence Minister's south block office and urged upon him to immediately give directive for quashing of mass discharge order of the Vartak authority. The delegation also informed that 80 percent of the workers under the Vartak are from the local indigenous populace of the two districts. "These local workers who are the only force countering snowy peaks and difficult terrain and further demanded that instead of providing difficult and winter allowances, they're arbitrarily being discharged which is against the labour law," Sanjoy pleaded.
The delegation was assured by the defence minister that every step would be taken to quash if any such order issued by the authority of Vartak. The defence minister also informed that the MoS Defence Jitendra Singh would be laying the foundation stone of NIMAS at Dirang, West Kameng district soon.
Sanjoy also urged upon the Defence Minister to give 'defence security clearance' for establishment of airport at Lumla under Tawang which has been kept pending for the last three years.
On being apprised by the delegation on the repeated attacks on the people of NE, the defence minister expressed his indignation and concern against atrocities meted out to the NE people in New Delhi especially the escalated situation in the recent case which caused the death of Nido Tania. He termed the attacks on NE people as 'national shame'.
NE student bodies demand effective mechanism to protect boundary people, enactment
of anti-
ITANAGAR, Feb 11: North East Students' Organization (NESO) during its meeting with All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) and All Assam Students' Union (AASU) in Guwahati yesterday demanded both Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and central governments to evolve mechanism to protect the life and properties of people residing in border areas.
Holding both Assam and Arunachal Pradesh governments responsible for the recent Taraso incident, in which 10 people were killed and three are still reportedly missing, the NESO, AAPSU and AASU opined that the incident would not have happened had both the state governments taken timely action and not ignored the serious issue, according to an AAPSU release.
NESO demanded both the State governments as well as the Central government to find all the three missing Assamese people believed to have been killed during Tarasso firing. While demanding CBI intervention into the case the meeting further demanded to apprehend the culprits involved in the incident immediately. They further resolved to organize an agitational programme at Guwahati on February 14, in front of Raj Bhawan from 11 am to 2 pm. The member units of NESO, namely AASU, AAPSU, All Manipur Students' Union (AMSU), Khasi Students' Union (KSU), Garo Students' Union (GSU), Nagaland Students' Federation (NSF), Mizo Zirlai Paul (MZP), Twipra Students Federation (TSF) will submit memorandum to the President and Prime Minister of India through their respective state Governors on the same day. A NESO team will also visit Delhi immediately after the program.
Earlier, the students' organizations discussed the prevailing border tension between the two states, the death of Nido Tania, physical assault on two girls from Manipur and rape of one minor girl from the same state.
Condemning the Taraso incident, the three organizations stated that nobody will be
allowed to harm the age-
Addressing the meeting, AAPSU president Kamta Lapung urged various Assam based organizations spearheading economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh after Taraso incident demanding justice for those killed to lift it. He opined that enforcing economic blockade is not a healthy tactics to find solution to the problem. Any problem or difference can be sorted out through combined efforts, he said.
The AAPSU president also appealed to the media houses of both the states to work without any biasness for the larger interest of the people.
While blaming the Assam govt. for failing to protect the life and properties of Assamese people, the AASU president criticized the govt. of Arunachal Pradesh for 'doing nothing' against the culprits, who brutally killed 11 people and injured many.
NESO advisor Dr. Samujjal Bhattacharya said that all political and student leaders should come forward to find an amicable solution to the problem. He also said that there was a lack of communication between both the state governments.
NESO has also strongly criticized the Delhi and Central Government for failing to protect the people of northeast residing in the national capital.
"They have miserably failed to provide security to the people of North Eastern residing
in the national capital," NESO said and demanded the central govt. to enact anti-
AAPSU general secretary Biru Nasi and NESO coordinator Pritam Sonam also addressed the meeting.
The meeting chaired by Samuel B Jyrwa, Chairman of NESO was also attended by S. Prakash Singh, Secretary General, NESO, Topon Kumar Gogoi, Coordinator of AASU to NESO, Augustev Jyrwa, Gen Secy, KSU, President and General Secretary and members of AASU.
Later, the team visited the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital to know the wellbeing of the Arunachalee boy, who is currently undergoing treatment in the hospital. The team met the superintendent of the hospital, who assured the team of best possible treatment to the boy, who is likely to be shifted from ICU tomorrow.
ROING, Feb 11: The Nabam Tuki-
The Chief Minister said, "the Dambuk SDO Headquarter has been upgraded to Independent ADC keeping in view the difficulties being face by the people of the area due to geographical locations of the area that resulting into surface road communication problem during rainy season as it has been a long pending demand of the people".
While responding to the memorandum submitted by Gum Tayeng, MLA Dambuk, Tuki assured
to provide fund for flood regulation and management work at Dotung, Sine and Sisiri
Rivers under Dambuk Sub-
At Parbuk, the Chief Minister has assured to look into the Integrated Project of River Training Works and Irrigation on Jia River which according to the people is creating havoc during rainy season by eroding land and devastating cultivable lands. He further proposed to take up the village roads under various centrally sponsored schemes like PMGSY and others. He also assured to provide fund for construction of Multipurpose Sports Complex under Parbuk Administrative Circle.
Responding to the memorandum regarding creation of a fire service station at Bolung
and establishment of BN/IRBN outpost at Kabang Village on Assam-
While divulging that his Govt. has collected a record revenue of more than Rs 1000 Crore during the current fiscal year till date, he further called upon the Public leaders and heads of Departments to check revenue leakages in any form. "This revenue will be utilized in various developmental works in the state", he said.
While highlighting various achievements, programmes and policies of the state govt.
under his leadership, Tuki said that his govt. is committed for the welfare of the
people due to which many initiatives like Chief Minister's Mission Mode Scheme for
encouraging the people to have self employment through agri-
On Assam-
Gum Tayeng, MLA Dambuk while submitting memorandums to the chief minister on both the occasions has appreciated the Chief Minister for the people friendly govt. under his leadership and heeding to the need of the people. She also expressed her gratitude to him for making his late husband Jomin Tayeng's uncompleted works to be done in time. She also called upon the people to cooperate with the Govt. in all developmental works and also avail the benefit that is being provided by the present state Govt. under various schemes.
The chief minister also flagged off a Community Mobilization Programme launched under SSA carried out by a Roing based NGO, AMYAA.
On the occasion, Atul Tayeng, ADC Dambuk, Kaling Pertin, ZPM Dambuk, Miti Libang Tayeng, ZPM Meka and Maman Ratan, Anchal Chairperson Meka also spoke on the occasion.
Deputy Commissioner Shiv Kumar, Former Minister Roding Pertin, Zilla Chairperson Sipi Elapra Linggi, SP B K Singh, Public & PRI Leaders, HoDs, GBs and students attended the programme. DIPRO
Library conference calls for better access to books
Lohit Youth Library reader-
NEW DELHI, Feb 11: The just concluded AWIC International Conference on 'Literacy Through Literature' at New Delhi from Feb 6 to 8 saw several Govt. dignitaries, publishers and NGO groups calling unanimously for a concerted effort to promote better access to books for young people, to ensure the emergence of a Learning India in the 21st century.
'This is possible only when schools and parents alike encourage the youth to make
reading a daily habit.' And spreading joy and thrill among the entire delegates and
visitors was the 'Activities sessions' in the afternoons, which saw the Lohit Youth
Libraries team winning all-
Inaugurating the Conference with the release of 3 new AWIC books for young, M.A. Sikander, Director, NBT, India, called upon the education department officials, administrators and school managements to arrange regular visits of the students to the Book Fairs. "A number of interesting programmes are being organized by NBT during the fairs and attending these would go a long way to strengthen the reading habits among the youth." Later in a personal interaction with the Lohit Youth Library team, he also assured to initiate more NBT programmes in Arunachal in the coming year.
Addressing the Conference on the 2nd day, Union Minister of State, HRD, Dr Shashi Tharoor, pointed out several ways other than just text books that can strengthen the reading culture among the young Indians.
In his stimulating keynote address, Faizal Alkazi, renowned theatre expert, pointed out that "Literacy is to read the world, not just the word'. The problem of most of books and stories is that they do not connect to marginalized areas like Kashmir & North East, with unfamiliar names and content. 'Books must capture diversity and the illustrations must be region specific like trees, clothes, facial features etc.'
Delivering the valedictory address, Rajarshi Bhattacharya, Secretary, Ministry of
HRD, lauded the 3 decades of AWIC "as a nation-
Presenting an illuminating and thought provoking address, Ellis Vance, treasurer, IBBY, USA, stressed on the vital importance of Reading Aloud to children. "It is the single most contribution parents can make to promote education and character in their children," he reminded.
Vineet Joshi CBSE Chairman, CBSE who took a keen interest in strengthening reading
habits of students, said he had issued circulars to all schools to include Reading
Books in their daily time-
In the sessions on Alternative Channel of spreading Literacy to promote learning,
Director the National Institute of Open Learning (NIOS), Dr. S. S. Jena, elaborated
on the diverse courses under open schooling that can benefit people of all region,
background and age-
In his illuminating talk, Prof V. Mohan Kumar, Director, Indian Adult Education Association,
referred to the many regional traditions and life-
Talking on the vital importance of Picture Books in stimulating the minds of babies and toddlers, Ms Navin Menon, Editor, CBT, underscored how important it is to gift books to infants to help them develop the 3 Ls: Look, Lure & Learn, contributing to faster development of vocabulary.
The Coordinator, Lohit Youth libraries outlined through a power point how a network
of young reader-
Other interesting presentations were by renowned authors Tajima Shinji, President ICLC Japan, Dr Murti Bunanta, Head, Indonesian iBBY section, Chitose Suzuki, Japan, Dr. Margaret Zeegers, Australia, Prof V. Mohan Kumar, Director, Indian Adult Education Association, Amod Kanth IPS, Secretary, Prayas Juvenile Aid Centre Society, Minu Thomas, Muktangan, Mumbai, Shuddhasatwa Basu, an eminent illustrator and Dr. Keshav Thirani, Chairman, Campfire Novels.
Parliamentary election preparation meeting held
DAPORIJO, Feb 11: A meeting in connection with preparedness for ensuing Parliamentary election in Upper Subansiri district was held yesterday under the chairmanship of DC cum DEO Tahang Taggu at Rijo conference hall Daporijo.
While addressing the EROs, AEROs and Heads of department of the district, Taggu insisted all to refresh themselves on various aspects on conduct of election and asked them to be prepared for ensuing election. He took serious note of the absentee officers and urged one and all to take election related matters seriously.
The DEO, after briefing in length on conduct of election also took assessment on availability of manpower and vehicle department wise. He also interacted with all EROs and AEROs and gathered polling station wise information like road connectivity, availability of basic minimum facility etc. for preparing consolidated district election management plan. He also briefed about role of sector officers, nodal officers MCC team and discussed about district communication plan including proposed communication plan of police.
Earlier, Orin Lego ERO (HQ) briefed about objective of the meeting and said that
the ECI has directed to complete the preparatory work relating to election at the
earliest. He also highlighted the ongoing SVEEP-
In the afternoon session, awareness training on EVM was imparted to all by resource persons.
Amongst others, Hage Ruja ADC cum ERO Raga also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the problems faced by 25 Raga Assembly constituency. It may be mentioned that the said Assembly constituency is under DEO Upper Subansiri but administratively it is under Lower Subansiri District. DIPRO
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Respect cannot be forced, it should be earned
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily I would like to bring into the light that Lt. Nido Tania
one of the bright students of Arunachal brutally murdered by shopkeeper at Lajpat
Nagar, Delhi happened due to racial discrimination. His case should be treated as
special case, and the culprits should be booked and punished as per the law. Political
parties and organizations across the North-
This is right time to wake up and come forward to help each other for the justice of our beloved brother Nido Tania.
Yours,
Heri Sam
Bangalore.
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Justice be delivered to late Tania
The truth finally seems to be emerging in Nido Tania murder case. Delhi police yesterday told high court that Tania died of severe internal head and lung injuries. The post mortem report said that there were nine external injuries on the body of the deceased and he died of severe head and lung injuries. This report should end debate over cause of death. Initially, the accused had tried to mislead the investigation by claiming that Tania died of something else and not due to their assault.
Further Delhi Police today told court that they have slapped the charge of murder
against the four persons, one of whom was arrested this morning, in connection with
the death of a 19-