February 28
Two NSCN cadres arrested in Changlang
CHANGLANG, Feb 27: Security forces deployed at Changlang arrested two NSCN cadres from Jongrom Village area here yesterday.
They were arrested during joint operation carried out by 14 Assam Rifles and district police in general area of Jongrom village.
Two pistols and ammunitions were also seized from their possession. A regular criminal case has been registered against the cadres.
Police remand of the arrested NSCN cadres is being sought for interrogation.
Further, Changlang police has submitted three proposals to the Changlang District Magistrate for preventive detention of drug smugglers and extortionist of Bordumsa and Diyun area under Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2014. The District Magistrate Changlang has already issued one order for preventive detention under Bordumsa Police station in this regard. DIPRO
Swine flu prog
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: All India Radio, Itanagar will broadcast a Live Phone-
Two arrested from Inter-
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Two people were arrested for travelling with fake ID cards and
without ILP on 25th February from Naharlagun-
One has been identified as Amarendra Jena of village-
They were also found travelling without tickets by the team.
T.K.Kopak, District Tourism Officer, i/c Tourist ILP Facilitation Centre, Naharlagun Railway Station informed that incriminating documents were found from Jena.
He further said that the Railway authority should start strict vigil and not allow the people to travel without tickets.
SSA demands for enhancement of salary
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Stating that the government has been violating the Employment Standard Act 2000(Equal Pay for Equal Work), the Central Executive Committee of All Arunachal Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teachers’ Association has demanded the Chief Secretary to enhance the salary. In a representation to Chief Secretary, the CEC AASSATA stated that skyrocketing price of food commodities has made life of contractual teachers hard. It also requested the authority to place the proposal in PAB for further approval.
Info Commission penalizes JDEE PIO
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: The Arunachal Pradesh State Information Commission has imposed
penalty of Rs 25000-
NAAC Peer Team Visits Saint Claret College
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: The three-
The Peer Team consisted of Prof. Smritikumar Sarkar, Vice Chancellor of the University of Burdwan; Prof. Sunil Kanta Behera from Behrampur university, Orissa; and Dr. B. B. Singh from the UP State Higher Education Council.
The formalities of the inspection included presentations by the Principal and various
HoDs on the College and departments respectively and department-
The Peer Team also had interactions with the members of the Governing Body of the College as well as the University representative Prof. Amitava Mitra; the representative of the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Dr. V. N. Sharma; and Yumlum Tana, DDSE and representative of the district administration.
On the second day, the Peer Team inspected various facilities on campus and checked the documentation practices of the College. The entire visit concluded with the formal Exit Meeting wherein Prof. Sarkar, the chairperson of the Peer Team handed over their confidential report to Dr. (Fr.) Paulson Veliyannoor, the Principal of the College.
The Chairperson lauded the College for its infrastructure, cleanliness, and its various achievements.
The results of the accreditation process are expected to be announced by NAAC within the next 90 days.
BJP expels one, suspends three members
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: The Arunachal Pradesh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a
release informed that it has issued suspension order and served show cause notice
to three of its senior members and expelled one for contesting against the party
candidate in the recently held bye-
The suspension order and show cause notice to three members has been issued following
a complaint lodged by the party candidate of the recently held by-
Earlier, the party reviewed the whole election process and discussed various the
factors that led to the defeat of the party candidate in the by-
APCC urgesTuki Govt to honour more leaders
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) lauding the Nabam Tuki led government for its decision to immortalize the contributions of departed leaders by naming landmarks after them. APCC President Padi Richo requested the Chief Minister to include the names of eleven late leaders’ including Padi Yubbey, Tadar Taniang, Todak Basar, Tingpong Wangham, Tadak Dolum and Kabang Borang among others.
Awareness on AIDS held
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: The All Leel Youth Association of Sangram circle in Kurung Kumey district conducted an awareness campaign on AIDS at Government Middle School Leel on February 24th last. The programme was attended by Panchayat leaders, public leaders, teachers, students and medical officers. Sangram PHC medical officers Dr. H Rahman and Kuru Yangku attended the programme as resource persons, a release added.
ADC issues direction on spelling
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mechukha, West Siang District on February 24 last issued a direction to all concerned including Indian Army, Paramilitary Force, BRO, HoDs, public and private sectors to use the spelling Mechukha instead of Menchukha with immediate effect.
The direction to this effect came after the All Libo Bokar Ramo Students’ Union (ALBRSU) submitted a representation to the ADC requesting him for rectification of spelling of Mechukha from Menchukha which was reportedly used rampantly in signboards, name plates by Indian Army, Paramilitary Force, BRO and others.
Free-
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Free-
The Free-
A large number of aspirants who attended the coaching expressed happiness and said that the coaching was very fruitful and beneficial to them.
Earlier the free coaching on all components of General Studies and Elementary Mathematics was conducted from 5th November, 2014 to 2nd January 2015 in Library Hall of DNGCI.
Medical camp
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Under the provision of DGAR Civic Action Project, a Medical Camp was conducted at Jongsum Village on 23 Feb by 14 Assam Rifles.
A total of 147 patients reported for the camp. They were examined by the RMO and given medicines free of cost. Facilities for routine blood tests and dressing were also provided. The Medical camp was conducted at Jongsum because the villagers are unable to avail timely medical treatment due to remoteness and lack of such facilities at the village and also due to financial constrains.
Army conducts Medical Camp at Mechukha
MECHUKHA, Feb 27: The 16 Bihar under the aegis of Headquarter 5-
The camp was organized by a team of 4 doctors and a total of 15 paramedics of both the Indian Army as well as the civil fraternity catering to a total of 320 patients
The camp catered to the families of local serving soldiers, veterans and their dependents. The initiative by the Army was highly beneficial for the locals as free medicines were distributed.
Sensitization-
AALO Feb 27: A three days Block Level Sensitization-
Inaugurating the ITP Programme, Kego Jilen, Addl. Deputy
Commissioner Yomcha said that Intensive Training Programme is one of the important Training Project of ATI, Naharlagun which seeks to refurbish, reorient and upgrade domain knowledge amongst all important stakeholders in all the four identified sectors for better programme delivery and sensitizing the concerned for institutionalization of mechanisms for sustained results. He called for community participation and cooperation.
T. Lodo, Dy. Director (Rtd)-
various State flagship programme, role and responsibility of Panchayati Raj Institute, Managerial skills in Leadership, motivation and team building at workplace.
Orientation Prog on SAGY held
PASIGHAT, Feb 27: District Level Orientation Programme on Sansad Gram Yojna (SAGY) for District Nodal Officers, charge officers, HoDs of line departments, ZPM, ASMs and GPM of Taki Lalung Gram Panchayat was held at DC’s conference hall on Feb 24. Taki Lalung village has been adopted by the Loksabha MP Ninong Ering.
The programme is sponsored by NIRD and PR Hyderabad and organized jointly by the Department of Rural Development and State Institute of Rural Development, Government of Arunachal Pradesh and in collaboration with East Siang Administration.
Speaking on the occasion, East Siang DC Nidhi Srivastava said that SAGY will keep the soul of rural India alive to shape their destiny. It envisages integrated development of the village across multiple areas such as agriculture, health, education, sanitation, environment and livestock. She appealed all to take up their responsibilities to make SAGY a success so that other villages learn from it. She instructed all the line departments to appoint a nodal officer each to maintain continuity.
Tado Ado, Joint Director (SIRD) and Deputy Director Dr. VK Sharma as resource person and trainer informed that as per blue print of SAGY, each MP has to make one village of his her constituency a Model village by 2016 and two more villages by 2019. The central government also wants that the MLAs to follow the same.
Earlier Manik Bui, PD (DRDA) who is the Charge Officer hoped that the first format for baseline survey has been completed and the second format is almost completed which will uploaded soon. DIPRO
Green Initiative of Miao Diocese
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: The Diocese of Miao has been making news for its Green Initiatives under the guidance of Bishop George Pallipparambil SDB. One more of such green movement has been initiated in the Diocese of Miao by the people in small village called Neotan in Changlang District on 22nd February.
Inaugurating the event at the Church premises, Fr. Tony, the Priest in charge said, “It is our humble beginning to spread awareness on the promotion of afforestation in the context of so much deforestation that is going on everywhere.” The villagers aim at planting 200 trees in and around the village. Distributing the plants on the occasion, Tonem Mossang, the wife of Minister Kamlung Mossang, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh said, “I know we cannot see the result of our action today. But our younger generation will have fresh air to breath.”
It is worth mentioning here that Neotan is the only 100 percent literate village in Arunachal Pradesh.
DA reviews law and order
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: A meeting of all Administrative Officers/ Executive Magistrates of Capital Complex was held in the office chamber of Deputy Commissioner, Itanagar Capital Complex on 25th February to review the law and order situation within the Capital Complex.
The meeting chaired by Mige Kamki, Deputy Commissioner, Capital Complex decided to intensify ILP checking and strengthen checking on traffic rules violation and enforce traffic rules and other prohibitory orders with the Capital Complex.
The meeting further decided to remove plastic carry bags and tobacco articles from the markets within a period of one month.
DC put forward Govt rates
Seppa, Feb 27: In a meeting of Regional Transport Authority (RTA) which was held for fixation of revised rates of passenger fare, hire charges and contract permit of all kinds of public transport vehicles within the district in Seppa on Feb 22 last, DC Cum Chairman RTA Sandeep Kumar Singh put forward the approved rates of the Govt. notification. He asked for submission of proposal of rates from the representative of various motor transport unions.
EAC (MV) Ainstien Koyu expressed concern over fixation of rates by some of the union themselves and directed them to comply with the rates fixed by the RTA.
Among others, it was decided that fixation of fares of all kinds of vehicles will be done as per approved existing rates, regular checking of fitness and arrangement of seats in each school van, revised rates for domain plying permit will be carried out. DIPRO
Cultural prog
Tawang, Feb 27: A cultural extravaganza was organized at Tawang by the Eastern Zonal Culture Centre, Kolkata, Ministry of Culture. Various cultural troupes from Sikkim, West Bengal, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh took part in the cultural Show. The show was inaugurated by Minister Tourism, UD & Housing, Art & Culture Pema Khandu. (DIPRO)
Naharlagun gets airhostess training institute
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki inaugurated the Frankfinn Institute of
Airhostess Training with state-
Appreciating the endeavour of Frankfinn, he said it would create employment opportunities for talented youth of the state.
CM assured all possible financial support to Frankfinn. He said that he had initiated the job mela at Itanagar in August 2013 and setting up of Employment Generation Council and Skill Development Council with a target to create one lakh jobs by 2017. However, 40,000 have been trained by vocational training providers so far and many of them have set up their own enterprises while many were employed in various parts of India.
The institute would provide best opportunities to join aviation and hospitality industry, said state’s industries and skill development secretary KJR Burman.
The institute is set up by Tribal Areas Development Society to meet the growing aspirations of the local youth, its secretary Anup Suman said.
Self Help Groups Mela at Diyun
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Seva Kendra Arunachal East, the Social Service wing of the Diocese
of Miao organized a two-
Inaugurating the event, EAC, D. Gadi of Diyun Circle, lauded the initiatives taken by the Seva Kendra in this region especially in Diyun circle.
Bishop George Pallipparambil, the Founder and chief functionary of Seva Kendra, speaking
on the occasion said, “Self Help Groups helps people self-
Fr. Franc from Netherland along with Fr. Sebastian were also there for the Mela to encourage the Self Help Groups.
There were a total of 25 Self Help Groups that put up stalls of traditional dresses,
wood-
ATI conducts village level cluster basis intensive training programme
AALO, Feb. 27: The Intensive Village Level Training Programme on cluster basis for capacity building of frontline Govt. functionaries including PRI members NGOs, SHGs, villagers elders for Aalo East was organised at Bene Village Community hall yesterday.
Inaugurating the programme, Pubu-
Limi Ete, Anchal Samiti Member, Bene Village and T Lodo, Dy. Director (RTD) cum-
Tamar Baki, Master Trainer(MT)–cum-
The programme was sponsored by Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), GoI,
New-
Model Anganwadi centre
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: District administration and department of Women and Child Development, East Kameng conducted training programme for model Anganwadi centre.
Ibom Koyu, CDPO Seppa thanked all the field functionaries for tirelessly working to make the model Anganwadi centre project successful. All supervisors and gram sevikas under model Anganwadi gave detailed report on their achievements and improvements.
Rising to the occasion, Seppa based “Sonam Self Help Group” donated 20 cartoons of biscuits for model Anganwadi centres.
Speaking on the occasion Pooja Jain, ADC Seppa encouraged and appreciated the supervisors and gram sevikas of Seppa ICDS Project for working dedicatedly, and asked them to actively participate in such training programme which would be very helpful in their field work. She also asked for inclusion and participation of all public leaders and Panchayat members under the model Anganwadi centre.
Conducting the workshop Lenzing Tagi CDPO, i/c DD ICDS demonstrated various kindergartens and explained in detail such activities would help children in developing gross/motor coordination, fine motor developments, enhance reasoning and problem solving capabilities. He also trained the participants for making various cost effective ways of building education kids and toys.
Ali-
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: The Ali-
The festival flag was unfurled by Councillor Gungte Togung and Senior Journalist
& President, Donyi Polo Faith & Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh Bengia Augung,
which was followed by rituals and chanting at the altar of Ali-
Togung and Augung advised the Misings, who are descendents of Abotani to keep their traditional cultural alive.
Environment Awareness Campaign
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Arunachal Pali Vidyapith has organised a series of events under the aegis of State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), under Department of Environment and Forest, Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
On 24th February, 2015 a meeting was organised to create awareness on the environmental
issues and social responsibility for creating a healthy environment. The meeting
was attended by 300 students, teaching and non-
On the same day, dust-
Social worker Tapi Elyu no more
ZIRO, Feb 27: One of the most prominent and dedicated social workers of Ziro Valley Tapi Elyu passed away on Feb 24 at a hospital in Guwahati after a brief illness.
Late Elyu was holding the post of chairman Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC)
Hong Niitii and under his chairmanship many innovative and appreciable activities
have been taken up towards preservation of biodiversity. Some years back under his
guidance, the Siikhe-
He also worked seriously in identifying and preserving and the medicinal plants found in Ziro Valley.
He was also serving as Head Assistant under Electrical SE Circle, Ziro and is survived by his wife and seven children.
East Kameng prepared for free & fair CBSE exam
Seppa, Feb 27: The department of education under the direction of general administration is fully prepared to conduct free and fair CBSE exam which is starting from 2nd March 2015 at five exam centres in the district.
All the five centres were declared sensitive. They are GHSS, Seppa, GHSS, Bazaar line Seppa, JNV Seppa ,GHSS Chayangtajo and GHSS, Seijosa.
In a meeting under the chairmanship of DC Sandeep Kr. Singh, appropriate steps to be taken were discussed including sufficient deployment of police during the examination day.
DC Sandeep Kr. Singh appealed the public, NGOs and students’ organizations of the
district to extend necessary co-
Poll training
ROING, Feb 27: The second phase training for polling personnel for Panchayat by-
Master trainers Tage Tado P.D, DRDA and Basant Singh, Principal, DIET imparted training on theory part.
Nand Kishore Mishra, JE (Electrical) and Atul Kumar Shrivastava ,JE (PWD) demonstrated on opening and sealing of Ballot Box.
Prog on farmer’s right act
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: District level Training cum awareness programme was organized successfully
by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Upper Subansiri on “Protection of plant variety and
farmers’ right act 2001” on Feb 26 at Rijo conference hall Daporijo. 128 farmers
from 29 villages participated in the programme actively along with Deputy Commissioner
Komkar Dulom who said that Agri-
In technical session Nyape Bam SMS (Soil Sc.) highlighted about the importance and benefits of the act to the farmers. Resource person Letngam Touthang made a presentation on Farmers rights, DUS testing, importance of variety registration, needs of conserving traditional varieties. After technical session, there was a discussion session in which many farmers and farm women participated actively and shared their knowledge and experiences.
Awareness programme on spice farming and marketing held
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: An awareness programme on spices farming and market linkage for
spices for the farmers was organized by Young Pioneers Welfare Association (YPWA)
in Collaboration with Spices Board India, Govt. of India at Wagun village under Piyong
Circle of Namsai Sub-
Senior Field Officer Vijeeshna. V, of Spices Board India and two of her subordinates conducted the technical session and detailed the farmers about spices cultivation and organic farming.
Besides the Circle Officer (CO) of Piyong, Gaon Buras, SHG and Farmers Club of several blocks such as Wagun – I, II, and IV took part in the awareness programme.
Hazardous goods training for drivers
DOIMUKH, Feb 27: The first ever training programme in Arunachal Pradesh for POL Oil Tanker drivers on hazardous goods was successfully conducted by Techi Tukap, District Transport Officer, Papum Pare district in coordination with Indian Oil Corporation Limited Doimukh Depot and Arunachal Motor Driving School, Nirjuli. Such refresher trainings are to be undergone by drivers mandatorily on annually basis and are to be endorsed by DTO to drive LPG/Hazardous Goods Carrying vehicles under the MV Act 1988.
Mudang Tacho, Sr. Depot Manager IOCL Doimukh, said that in the absence of such refresher trainings in Arunachal Pradesh, hazardous goods carrying drivers’ training were earlier endorsed to neighbouring states, thereby losing a source of revenue.
News Impact
Rape accused still at large, parents resents meek response
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: The Seppa Police is yet to arrest one of the accused in abduction and rape of two minor girls on Wednesday.
Yangno Liyak is still at large while his accomplice Achung Bagang was handed over to the Police by the relatives. Bagang was caught from Main Bazar Seppa after the teenage girls identified him. The enraged citizens burnt down the car used in the crime near DC office.
According to early investigations, the rape, which has shocked the state, occurred when victims were returning home after seeing off one of their relatives at Sumo counter around 3.30 in the morning.
Police source also informed the accused in their 40’s intercepted the victims when
they were on the way and forcibly dragged them into Santro car (AR-
When contacted, the parents of the survivors expressed their displeasure at the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) and civil society for keeping mum over the shocking incident.
Orgs demands prompt investigation
The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) today vehemently condemned the alleged rape of two minor girls at Seppa in East Kameng district. Such inhuman, barbaric and shameful acts of the accused reflect the security concern of the women in the society. The APSCW Chairperson Mitali Tingkhatra requested the East Kameng District authorities to expedite the investigation process.
All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) today condemned the recent Seppa rape incident as barbaric and inhuman act. “There is no place for such people (accused) in the society,” AAPSU said.
The union appealed to the general public to extend cooperation to administration
for immediate arrest of the absconding accused. AAPSU urged the authorities to arrest
the remaining culprit to give justice to the minor girl students. All the involved
accused should be booked immediately and there should have a fast track trial for
immediate punishment to the accused, it said. Criticizing the poor law and order
situation of the district and the state as a whole and expressing concern over the
growing criminal activities including crime against women, AAPSU called for strict
monitoring of law and order. State government should review the law and order maintenance
from time to time and ensure a sense of security to the people at any cost, said
Likha Takar, Vice-
The All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) has vehemently condemned the reported abduction and rape of two minor girls at gunpoint on Wednesday morning.
While terming the incident as most inhuman and heinous crime, ANYA president Biri Kakum, in a press statement, said that such unprecedented crime has raised question over the district administration and Govt’s ability to handle law and order problem. Lashing out its anger at the incident, ANYA stated that the crime is not just a blot on the face of the administration but exposes the functioning of Govt machinery in the state.
Meanwhile, demanding the concerned authorities to expedite the investigation to award exemplary punishment to the culprits, the Association further appealed the Govt to help out the victims through all out means within a week time failing which it threatened to launch democratic movement.
Hunli-
Karyir Riba
Roing, Feb 27: The halt in progress of the construction of Hunli-
ZPM Hunli-
Located 90 kms from Roing township, the people of Hunli-
Another project of the BRTF that calls for attention is the bridge over the Eze river. This bridge has been under construction since 2004 but only a single half constructed pillar of the bridge can be seen even after 11 years of its start. The Eze river remains dormant during the winter, and an iron bridge constructed by the BRTF is used for moving across. However, during the summers, the water level of the Eze river rises alarmingly, cutting off communication totally between the Lower Dibang valley and the Dibang Valley districts. Since this river is the one and only connectivity between these two districts, and the sole connectivity between Dibang Valley district and the rest of the state, completion of this bridge over Eze river is the need of the moment.
ZPC Sipi Elapra said, "We, the Panchayat leaders of the district, had submitted a memorandum to His Excellency Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, during his visit here in November last, regarding these problems of the district and the grievances faced by the people because of the same. But with no movement whatsoever in the work front, we hope and pray that the Government takes immediate necessary action against these problems".
Nyokum Yullo celebrated with traditional gaiety
Tuki calls for missionary approach to preserve culture
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Nyokum Yullo, the annual agriculture based festival of Nyishis was celebrated with much fanfare and traditional gaiety across Arunachal Pradesh yesterday.
Attending the festival as chief guest at Nyokum Lapang ground, Itanagar, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki underscored the urgency and need for a missionary approach to promote and preserve our rich cultural heritage which is gradually fading due to adverse modernisation.
Tuki was very specific in saying that change is requisite for progress of a society but one should also ensure that one’s tradition and customs are not put at stake.
He made special reference for keeping the customary rituals of festivals alive with providing incentives to the festival priests and assured to evolve a mechanism to do so.
“When you respect others culture and tradition, you receive the similar gesture from them” Tuki assertively said while giving a clarion call to one and sundry that the state would not tolerate if it is distributed in the name of tribe, colour, caste, tradition and custom.
Crediting the conferment of the Krishi Karman Award to Arunachal Pradesh for three successive years to the people of the state, Chief Minister congratulated all for their effort. “Our festivals are all agriculture related and therefore we are growing more food grains and getting consecutive awards”, CM emphatically said and believed that the tempo would move on and the state would receive much more accolades for its developmental initiatives.
Expressing concern at the loss of lush green forest by the traditional jhum practices, he advocated switching over to wet cultivation to save the forest. He also urged to save Mithun whose dwindling population has been facing a threat.
Speaking as guest of honour, Pasighat MLA KalingMoyong, stressed for channelizing
youth power for state and nation building. The inclination of todays’ youngsters
towards social evils is alarming, Moyong said and requested elders and elites to
guide them. He also called for eco-
Among others, former Minister Tater Kipa and Chairman Medicinal Plant Board and Advocate General of Arunachal Pradesh Ranji Thomas also spoke on the occasion.
Young and old in their best traditional attires presented colourful cultural programme to mark the occasion.
At Seppa, the Nyokum Yullo was celebrated with mega folk dance at Nyokum Lapang yesterday.
Attending the festival, UD and Tourism Minister Pema Khandu said the distinct tradition
and culture carried down by many tribes and sub-
Talking about tourism sector, he said Govt. alone can’t make it a success by creating
infrastructures without the support and co-
MLA Cum chairman BRDA Zingnu Namchoom had all praise for scenic beauty of East Kameng saying that it will be a tourism hub in future. He also said that the district is richest in land availability suited for agriculture and horticulture for which he appealed the people to put up serious efforts in this direction rather than contract works.
RWD Minister Kumar Wai said ‘Nyokum’ is the sole festival of Nyishi tribe for which the people need to come out and celebrates in a big way. Parliamentary Secretary Tax & Excise Tapuk Taku & chairman, celebration committee Radak Dada also spoke on the occasion. Among others, Parliamentary Secretary Mama Natung, DC Sandeep Kumar Singh, SP Apang Tamut, ADC Pooja Jain and ZPC Meyuk Cheda also attended the festival.
At Pasighat, Nyokum Yullo was celebrated at Solung ground with religious fervour.
Addressing the festival revellers on the occasion, retired IAS officer Oshong Ering called upon the Nyishi brethrens to preserve their culture and promote own traditional values.
Earlier, prolific writer Kaling Borang highlighted the importance of the festival celebration. He said the festival is celebrated to appease the deities of Nyokum Yullo for bumper harvest as well as for peace and prosperity of all. He urged upon the upcoming generation to know their festivals and cultures for preservation and promotion. “They need to come forward and make unified effort in all front for better social environment,” Borang said. He expressed hope that the occasion will usher in peace and prosperity in the society.
Performance of Buya and Rikam Pada dances, songs besides games and sports were the main attraction of the celebration. People from other communities also enthusiastically participated in the celebration. DIPRO
In Tamil Nadu, the Arunachal Students Union of Tamil Nadu (ASUT) celebrated the Nyokum Yullo at Gobi, Erode district in Tamil Nadu with much enthusiasm. Speaking on the occasion, both Arunachal Students Union Delhi (ASUD) president Taba Doni and ASUT president Kipa Peter exhorted the students to maintain their rich culture and tradition. They also suggested the students to focus on their study and fulfill the aspirations of their parents. Literary activities, cultural programme and games and sports were organised to mark the occasion.
Pre-
The pre-
Speaking on the occasion, Home Minister Tanga Byaling reiterated his commitment for establishment of one permanent IRBn Hq at Tarasso.
In his address, Assembly Speaker Nabam Rebia reassured for creation of all-
S.Nithianandam, DGP; Nabin Payeng, IGP (Adm); Meghna Yadav, Commandant IRBn; Taye Kaye, DC Yupia and Chukhu Takar ADC Balijan joined the festive occasion as special guests.
The first ever mega pre-
IGNOU Academy of Music launched
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today launched the IGNOU Academy of Music with its study center at Bunny’s Fantasy World School, Itanagar in an impressive function at Siddharta Hall here this evening. The launch programme was marked with musical performances by the faculty members, students from Donyi Polo Mission School of Visually Impaired and others.
In a brief speech, Tuki lauded the efforts put in by IGNOU Itanagar Regional Center, especially under the leadership of its Regional Director Dr Joseph Kuba, for opening the music academy, a first in the state.
“Our state has a very small population but immense talent if tapped and trained professionally,” he said.
Tuki viewed that the music academy, which is in collaboration with Trinity College, London, would open up the horizons for gifted and talented youths, who will chose music as their profession.
He said that the government welcomes such endeavours that will in the long run ease the burden of providing employment to the youths. “Today music is one of the largest industries in the world. Despite lack of training facilities and infrastructure, several local youths have carved a niche for themselves in the field. I believe, opening of the Music Academy will give a boost in pursuance of excellence in the field of both Indian classical and western music,” he observed.
Tuki, while assuring support from the government in establishment and growth of the
Music Academy, advised the authorities and the faculty to promote local indigenous
music of the state, which is as varied and diverse as the 26 major tribes and more
than 100 sub-
The Music Academy, scheduled to begin its first session from March 2nd week this
year, would be offering certificate courses in Hindustani classical music by IGNOU
and three graded courses -
Losar celebrated with a difference at Shergaon
BOMDILA, Feb 27: The Shertukpens of West Kameng district celebrated the Losar (New
Year as per the Buddhist calendar) at Shergaon with a difference. The year’s Losar
was dedicated to the ancestors who had unfailingly and unwaveringly held on to their
age-
The celebration was marked by colourful cultural events participated by the various
cultural troupes and youth organizations of the neighboring villages. Azu Lampu,
Bardo Cham, Yak dance, local food stalls etc were the main attractions of the three
day-
Participation of the eastern zonal cultural centre, Kolkata with artists from Sikkim, Tripura and West Bengal added color to the Losar celebration.
Among others, Deputy Speaker T N Thongdok, Dr. Rinchin Lama DD (DTE of AH&V) and ZPM Sange Tashi Thongdok attended the celebration. (DIPRO)
Women empowerment is a serious challenge: Governor tells APSCW
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Women empowerment is a serious challenge and Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) has the institutional power to empower them, said the Governor Sharma. Governor Nirbhay Sharma said this when the APSCW members led by its Chairperson Mitali Tingkhatra called on the Governor and the First Lady at Raj Bhawan, Itanagar on 25th February.
He advised the APSCW to become an anchor bringing all women welfare organisations of the State together and strive towards its goal. Create a common forum and reach out to the districts, particularly rural areas. Enhance your endeavour through radio and deliver lectures on gender challenges in colleges and schools, he said.
Advising the new members of the State Commission for Women, the Governor said that
they must take their duty as social service. The Governor also advised them to avail
assistance from state departments, particularly Health, Social Welfare and Information
and Public, District Administration and Non-
Earlier, the members shared their challenges, achievements of the Commission and future activities with First couple of the State. They informed that domestic violence, polygamy, child marriage and unemployment are the main challenges.
State BJP takes part in national meeting
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: State BJP president Tai Tagak accompanied by Secretary (Org) Ramesh
Kadaganchi and state vice president Techi Necha attended the national meeting of
state presidents, state general secretary (Org) and state mega membership drive campaign
in-
Inaugurating the meeting, party’s national president Amit Shah called upon the party
leaders to assign elected representatives, including MPs, MLAs, Councilors and Panchayat
leaders in the membership drive by giving them certain target. He also called upon
the all state party presidents and in-
The national president lauded the hard work and the progress made so far by the Arunachal Pradesh in the ongoing mega membership drive despite hardships.
Addressing the meeting, Tagak outlined the tentative schedules of ‘Vishesh Abhiyan’
(special campaign) programme exclusively for the Yuva Morcha, Mahila Morcha in two
phases with the first phase starting March 9-
The main objective of the meeting was to review the ongoing mega membership drive across the country, strengthen party organization and build true cadre based party and review current political scenario in states.
Meanwhile, Tagak called on the National General Secretary (I/C NE States) Ram Madhav in New Delhi. He is expected to visit Arunachal Pradesh during the third week of March.
Governor calls for concerted effort to check drugs and alcohol menace
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma called for a collective effort by all to stop and check drugs and alcohol menace among youths in the society.
Stake is very high and civil society as well as Media has vital roles to play for better future of youth of Arunachal Pradesh, the Governor said while interacting with a delegation of Adi Bane Kebang (ABK) women wing at Raj Bhawan yesterday,
The Governor advised them to continue to contribute towards society and monitor it at the same time.
Earlier, briefing on the endeavour of ABK women’s wing, its president Yalem Taga
Burang Burang requested the Governor and First Lady of the State Jyotsna Sharma for
a de-
Secretary to Governor Shurbir Singh, Muskaan Welfare Society members Dr. Jennifer Tayeng and Kobby Bagra were present on the occasion. PRO to Raj Bhawan
Consumers made aware of their rights and responsibilities
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: The public were made aware of consumer rights and their responsibilities
as enshrined in the Consumers Protection Act in an awareness programme conducted
by Department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs in collaboration of All Arunachal
Pradesh Consumer Association Upper Subansiri District unit, Daporijo at Muri-
Addressing the gathering, Upper Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Komkar Dulom dwelt in length about consumers’ rights and responsibilities. He also spoke in brief about the importance of conservation of wildlife, protection flora and fauna to maintain the eco system. He also cautioned against illegal hunting of wild animals.
All Arunachal Pradesh Consumer Association’s Upper Subansiri District Unit vice president Adap Maling stressed on seeking cash memos, money receipt etc. while purchasing any consumers’ items, like during filling fuel, purchasing cooking gas (LPG) etc. He also made the public aware about adulteration of foods/ fuel etc. and its effects.
Bingia Dongro, Inspector, Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs also spoke about consumer rights and responsibilities and also demonstrated about the proper uses of the weighing scale as per the established specification and standardization.
Minte Siga, Asst. Controller LM, spoke about various consumer product specifications as per ISI/BIS and protection from various counterfeit products.
Panchayat members, Goan Buras, public leaders, Govt. staffs, students and representative of NGOs participated in the awareness programme.
Kiling-
Onyok Pertin
Kiling-
On every occasion of tribal conference, convention, public gathering etc. the person
addressing the kebang use or narrate Kiling-
Deputy Commissioner Upper Siang District, Remo Kamki visited the historic place ‘Kiling-
All the descendants of the forefathers who migrated on from this memorial rock should pay homage for peace of the souls of all ancestors. DC Remo Kamki appealed the Karko village welfare society, PRI members and local administrative officer to initiate steps for beautification, protection and preservation of the stone. The DC was accompanied by Nikita Panggam CO Jengging, officers, local PRI leaders during the trek to the historic stone. DIPRO
“Look East” may be game changer with people’s participation: Sangma
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma yesterday called upon the people of the North East India and South East Asia to look for common business interest. Sangma was addressing the three days business conclave titled “NE India – SE Asia Education & Skill Development Conclave: “Empowerment for Inclusive Growth” being held at Shillong from February 26 to 28.
In his inaugural address, Sangma said, “If we are looking at potential partnership
across the countries of South East Asia, our level of competition should be at global
scale and not at local scale, therefore we want to create multi-
Speaking on the theme “Empowerment for Inclusive Growth” on Day 2 (February 27) of the conclave, Dr. Jitendra K. Das, Director, FORE School of Management highlighted upon the higher education in management and technology need to focus on developing the best skills among future managers to emerge successful leaders. He said “Looking at the current scenario, India with the largest education market in the world has a distinct social preference for private education driven by the luring global opportunities in the job market.”
Delegates from South East Asian countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore and Indonesia are participating in the business summit organized jointly by North Eastern Council, Union Ministry of DoNER, Department of Commerce & Industries, Meghalaya and the Indian Chamber of Commerce in association with the FORE School of Management.
Empowering farm women
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Papum Pare conducted two days training programme on empowering farm women through value addition of winter crops from Feb 23 at KVK training hall, Karsingsa.
The training programme was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Papum Pare and was practical oriented to impart the value addition technologies of different perishable food crops to the farm women.
Dr. Taba Heli, Programme Coordinator, KVK, Papum Pare, inaugurated the training programme on first day of the programme.
He urged, the trainees to extract the maximum benefits of value addition technologies and to carry forward those technologies in their farm activities, so that, it creates positive impact for the farming community of our state.
Altogether, 30 representatives from Sai Self Help Group from Dobum, Ganga Yiju Hapa Self Help Group from Ganga, Kuj Sibam Tuj Self Help Group from Karsingsa Potu & AASA (NGO) attended the training programme.
The training programme was organised and monitored by Nane Taga, Subject Matter Specialist, Home Science, KVK, Papum Pare, Karsingsa.
She explained about the need and importance of value addition of perishable food crops in our state. She explained that, food security is much more than accessibility to food as it also involves availability and affordability of nutritious food. To this end, storage and preservation come into play because most of the food produced by the rural dwellers perishes due to poor storage and low adoption level of value addition technologies.
Further, she stressed on value addition of cassava which is abundantly available in our local markets at present.
Participants were taught various food preparations practically such as tapioca cake, tapioca pitha, tapioca chips, tomato ketchup, orange squash, pineapple juice, potato papad etc. The training programme concluded with the exhibition of the food item prepared by the trainees.
‘Promote cultural tourism in NE’
ITANAGAR, Feb 27: A delegation of Sanskar Bharati North East including Sukhdev Biswas, General Secretary and Delong Padung Organising Secretary of Sanskar Bharati Arunachal Pradesh has called upon the Central Govt for promotion of cultural tourism in each state of the North East. The delegation said that Bal Vikas Kendras should be developed to expose the latent talents of children.
The delegation which called on Union Minister of State (Independent charge) for
tourism and culture Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Sarbananda
Sonowal, Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, External Affairs Minister
Sushma Swaraj, Science and Technology Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister of State
of Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore and BJP national president Amit
Shah in a 11-
The delegation demanded the Centre for construction of cultural centres in all the eight North Eastern states with Research and Development facilities for promotion of all types of folk and classical arts of the region.
Citing the Vision-
Guide the youngsters: Moyong
PASIGHAT, Feb 27: The seniors should guide the younger generation about traffic rules
and ill-
The MLA lauded the ABK (Women Wing), East Siang unit for taking measures to lessen drunken driving accidental case and other alcoholic menace in the district. Seizing of marijuana or illegal IMFL by them as eye opener, they should be appreciated by the entire state, he added.
Meanwhile, the MLA recalled the past glory and contributions made by the senior citizens
of Bogong and further asked them to follow the footprints of their forefathers to
make the organization vibrant for developments of their own area, state and the nation
as well. He emphasized on self employment-
DDSE Tani Talom spoke in length about CCE and said that the school Management and Development Committee members should place right plan for their respective schools. All the government and private institutions should maintain infrastructures and facilities as prescribed while imparting education in the state. Parents should send their children to school and check copies regularly, he said.
ZPC Kaling Dai advised to students to be hardworking while CC(PMC) Denong Tamuk disclosed various future plans being brought by the urban bodies. (DIPRO)
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Need for wider roads
Dear Editor,
It has become a common phenomenon to witness some sort of car or bike accidents in
the NH-
Generally, we blame the reckless driving. The drivers are always targeted when an
accident occurs. But that is not the fact if we ponder harder and deeper. In reality,
main cause of the accident is our NH-
Therefore, through your esteemed column, I would like to appeal the concerned authority to initiate immediate actions so that more precious lives are saved. We do need better and broader road in the capital city at least.
Yours,
Biku Jaipu
Introduce RUSA early
Dear Editor,
I may be too early to demand the introduction of RUSA in our state, but at the meantime it is a perfect scheme to provide the job opportunity to NET/SLET/CSIR and Ph.D holders in the state on one hand and imparting of quality and proper education to the students on the other hand.
Rashtriya Uchchtar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) or National Higher Education Mission(NHEM) is a flagship scheme of development for higher education in India which was initiated in the year 2013 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. It aims at providing strategic funding to higher institutions throughout the nation. Funding is provided by the Central Ministry through the state Govt. and UTs which in coordination with the Central Project Appraisal Board will be monitoring the academic, administrative and financial advancements taken under this holistic scheme. A total of 316 state public universities and 13,024 colleges will be covered under it, according to MHRD, Govt. of India.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has a provision for routine innovation and development funding for higher education. The funds are quite adequate for centrally funded universities and colleges, which are recognised under section 12B and 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956. Unlike, other states of India of 65:35, our state has to bear only 10% of the total costs as state matching share.
As per the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education (DHTE), Government of Arunachal
Pradesh, there are 22660 students enrolled against the teaching strength of only
401 in the Govt. colleges during the current academic session. With this data, teacher-
Because of overcrowding many students have been compelled to go out of the state for higher education while a sizeable number of students belonging to poor family have stopped studying at all. It is one reason for the low quality education in the higher education sector and at the same time it is the sole reason for unemployment of NET/SLET/CSIR and Ph.D holders in the state. But, if RUSA is introduced from the next academic session, there will be both employment opportunity for the qualified lot as well as proper and quality education for the students.
Yours,
Dew Lego
Research Scholar,
Rajiv Gandhi University
Start the process of Acche Din
Dear Editor,
Enough of mesmerising tall speeches, can you please show some concrete actions?
You are smart in levelling belated allegations against Mother Teresa and her works, but can you please prove your worthiness by effecting adequate care for 800 plus bereaved families and12,000 plus afflicted people hit by ongoing flu epidemic?
Even with 800 plus already dead and 12000 plus already infected and shortage of adequate medicines all around, you say, there is no need to panic! Are you saying this so casually because no one among your loved ones has fallen to or afflicted by it? Do you need to be reminded that every soul is precious and priceless for their loved ones and more so for the country. And even a single death from the commonly known epidemic should have alarmed you to raise the panic button and more so because you have sworn in the name of god and promised to protect every citizens.
You said and promised, "na khayenge, na khaane denge" and people trusted you. But, do you need to be reminded that your complete silence in matters like enactment of strong Lokpal/Lokayukta Act & granting autonomy to CBI, bringing political funding under ambit of RTI Act, speaks volumes about contradictory ommissions and inactions to the much hyped slogan and that you are gradually loosing the trust of people? Does it also need a reminder that contrary to the slogan, citizenry are shocked to witness alleged 10,000 Crores Spygate Scam running deep in the corridors of power almost 1 year down the line undetected?
You promised Acche Din to the people of this country but once begotten the power, you are only politicking for one seat of power after another and ignoring your promised duty towards the citizenry to empower and protect them. You have not spent a penny from your MPLADS even after almost a year is gone by and besides, you have either delayed or cut back in spending which hampers development for the people. Do you need to be reminded that heart and stomach of the citizenry are not contented and satiated by repeatedly chanting the two words "Acche Din" but it will be so done by concrete actions of services, welfare activities, promotion and protection of values, as enshrined in the law of land? Almighty has destined you to be here to make your honest efforts for the Acche Din of the nation! Please remember, your sincere and honest efforts for said Dins for the citizenry will only exclusively enable the god to bestow "Acche din" for yourself too.
Yours,
Tagam Mibang
Itanagar
All the best
Dear Editor,
Kudos to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 25 minute speech in “Mann Ki Baat”
a program targeting students who would be taking their board examinations. The speech
was very inspiring and uplifting the mood of students who would be taking board examinations.
Though scoring good marks is essential but only marks are not the end, it is just
the beginning. Life is not a rat race where even if you win the rat race, you are
still a rat. It is about applying the knowledge one learns in school/college/institutions
to come up with creative/effective solutions to real life problems. Students would
have already worked very hard throughout the year and now it is time they increase
their momentum and try harder and give their 100% best efforts with full self-
Here is wishing all students-
Yours,
T.S.Karthik
Chennai
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Railway budget concentrates on investment generation
Modi’s government’s first fledged full railway budget has evoked mixed reaction.
Railways minister Suresh Parbhu did not make announcement of any new train and his
budget concentrated on improving passenger amenities and getting more investment.
He has outlined a strategy to tap a wider range of non-
Railway minister also gave thrust on a five-