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For the foothill people
Dear Editor,
Lower Siang district with its headquarters is yet to see the light of the day. But there are already too many controversies.
The prime reason for creation of a new district by a state is for effective and efficient administration towards its citizen. But in the current context, the creation of the district with its HQ is more kind of a political commitment and political bargain then need based, where hope and aspiration of the people of the foothill is undermined.
In the hour of crises the people of foothill only depend on the state administration and the respite will be only when the district is created with its HQ somewhere near the foothill. So, the state should not fail on its part to live up to the expectations of the people of the foothill.
Yours,
Jikom
Itanagar, (on email)
Resolution to keep
Dear Editor,
I would like to wish all the people of Arunachal and rest of the citizens of this country a very happy new year.
The whole world observes New Year with new hope and new resolution. People observe various festivals as these festival give a chance to strengthen the bond between different tribes and help us celebrate our diversity thereby maintaining brotherhood among us.
We know that Arunachal is called the land of Khusi-
On the New Year, I would like to request all to resolve to respect human rights.
This year, let’s follow the rules and make Arunachal Pradesh a peaceful and successful state.
Yours,
Joshua Baki
Daporijo, (on email)
Check the system
Dear Editor,
All Raga Area Students’ Union reportedly alleged that the candidates who were absent in written test qualified for viva voce in SSA teacher. If it is true, it is not only mockery of system but a big blow to the Education Minister Bosiram Siram who many believe is bringing good changes in the education system.
The minister should immediately intervene into the matter and give exemplary punishment to the concerned officer or officials involved.
Even if there are thousands of good rules and regulations, unless there is transparency in appointment of teacher and good teachers are not appointed, don’t expect any miraculous change in education scenario of the state.
Hope the minister will do something about it.
Yours,
Concerned student,
RIMS, Imphal,
(on email)
Preservation of language is preservation of culture
Dear Editor,
With reference to T. Sono’s letter “Instead of blah-
Nefamese is a naturally evolved dialect because of natural interaction among different
tribes. It is not an imposed language. It developed as the north-
If I begin to write how tribal languages have influenced the language, I have to
write an entire thesis. The phonetics of Assamese, Nefamese and Nagamese is due to
the influence of Mongoloid languages, or languages of Mongoloid origin and Tibeto-
All the tribal languages should use the Roman script as it is understood in many
parts of the world and we can read each other. Nefamese should also be written in
the Roman script so that all tribes can read it and even people from other parts
of north-
As for culture, we can retain it to a large extent if we revive our tribal languages, bring out more song albums and films in our languages and bring down the number of Hindi programmes in TV and radio.
We can also use sub-
We should use more and more of our indigenous musical instruments when singing and
performing on stage. We can ask our students to wear traditional coats and jackets
to schools. The boys and girls can dress in jackets of their respective tribes. They
will instill a sense of attachment to the roots among children. Parents and teachers
should talk to them in their native tribal languages. We should teach our children
the hyms sung by our ancestors when praying to God. We may be Christian, Donyi-
Yours,
Takam Yayi,
Naharlagun, (on email)
Does Arunachal Times have any obligation?
Dear Editor,
This concerned citizen needs to know if The Arunachal Times does have any obligation towards the people of Arunachal Pradesh regarding the latest updates on the PDS issue. Was the esteemed daily just propaganda tool in pressurizing the government to seek the release of the Veteran Apang? Was the daily just a tool in the hands of wily political craftsmen? The media fraternity as a whole while asserting its right to free expression owes to the people the duty to provide true information without bias in every relevant public issue like PDS, Apex Bank loan scam, Hydropower Memorandums, Relief scams etc etc... what is your call?
Yours,
N Tade
Itanagar, (on email)
Overhyped CBI
Dear Editor,
Previously CBI failed to recover the stolen Nobel plaque won by Rabindranath Tagore. Now, it has miserably failed to nab the culprits behind the ruthless murder of the innocent Aarushi Talwar.
It is high time this overhyped organisation be brought down to earth and people and politicians desist from demanding a CBI probe immediately after any untoward incident. CBI is in an urgent need of a drastic overhaul so as to earn its earlier reputation back.
Yours,
Kajal Chatterjee,
Kolkata, (on email)
In need of practical guidelines and tips for doctors
Dear Editor,
This is apropos the article by Ajay K. Tripathy about life imprisonment to Dr. Binayak Sen by a court in Chattisgarh(Dec.29).It is indeed very unfortunate that Dr. Sen be convicted for sedition and awarded life imprisonment merely because he helped another human being (Naxalites). We pray and hope that his innocence will be proved in higher courts, since a very senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani has decided to fight for him.
Code of Ethics for doctors state that their first consideration should be the health
of the patients. And a doctor should consecrate his life to the service of the humanity
and should never permit consideration of religion, nationality, race, party-
After spending almost 6 years in an insurgent dominated state during my M.B.B.S. course and another 5 years in a troubled district of our state, I have seen many instances where professionals or village leaders are caught in between the security forces and the insurgents. But fortunately I have not experienced such situation myself, and hopefully won't see in future also.
But now, I would like to request the state government, the health department and Arunachal Pradesh Medical Council to seriously ponder about this issue.
Some practical guidelines and tips should be given to young newly appointed doctors
to handle such sensitive issues, to safeguard themselves so that they can serve the
humanity better. They should be given fresh training to handle medico-
Once again, I pray that Dr. Sen wins the legal battle in next higher courts. And also pray that no doctor in our state face such trouble.
Yours,
Dr. M. Loyi
Bordumsa, (on email)
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Special Arunachal won’t face fund constrain: Chidambaram
TAWANG, Dec 31: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram said funds would not be a constraint
for Arunachal Pradesh and advised the government to take up need-
Arunachal shares a special place in our hearts and we will always pay attention for its development at par with other developed states of the country," Chidambaram said while addressing district officials in Tawang during his one day visit.
"There will be no dearth of funds but there must be clarity in all projects and schemes to be implemented," he said.
“Exhorting officials to properly monitor all projects in the state, the home minister stressed on maintaining accountability and transparency on funds spent.
Chidambaram who arrived here accompanied by Minister of State for Planning V Narayanswamy in an IAF helicopter inaugurated a ropeway connecting Tawang Monastery to Gyangong Ani Gonpa and District Commissioner’s office.
"With the inauguration of the ropeway and the DC office, a new era of development has started in this remote district," he said.
The ropeway was constructed by the state PWD at a total cost of Rs. 330.89 lakh.
90 per cent of the funds were sanctioned by DoNER ministry under the non-
The foundation stone of the ropeway was laid by former president Dr A P J Abdul Kalam in October 2002.
The ropeway is 1,184 meter long with a difference of 164 meter between upper and lower terminals. Having a capacity of carrying 8 people, the ropeway will take 8 minutes to cover the distance.
Responding to a memorandum demanding grant of a Rs 150 crore package for developing the district and preservation of Bhoti language, Chidambaram promised to take up the matter with respective ministries.
The Minister said that efforts would be made for preservation of Bhoti scripts in digitized form.
FCI questioned for non performance and shoddy deals
ITANAGAR, Dec 31: In the past, the Food Corporation of India had grabbed headlines
for its reluctance to carry out their assigned job. Under scrutiny for deviating
from laid down rules and execution of shoddy deals by the CBI, the FCI has never
been in news for anything good. The latest to question the work of the FCI is Namsai
Lamp Co-
The Society alleged there were anomalies in tender process and that required food items do not reach on time. It said that food and essential items for three months is yet to reach the destination. (see table)
Alleging delay and harassment in giving release orders by FCI Banderdewa and its
inability to stock food at FCI/FSD Tezu, society stated that capital to the tune
of Rs.24,21,681/-
FCI authority issue release orders for lifting food grains/sugar from FCI/FSD Tezu even when the storages are empty thus incurring huge amount for obtaining and extending validity period of orders.
It further questioned the poor performance of FCI appointed carriage contractors particularly appointed for handling & transportation works from Railway siding/FSD Tinsukia to FSD Tezu.
The Union further alleging anomalies in the tender process said that in January’2010,
FCI authority invited tender for the handling and transportation works from Railway
siding/FSD Tinsukia to FSD Tezu vide their tender No.S&C/TENDER/REGULAR/RO/AP/2009-
The Society further alleged that DGM Padam Singh invited Ad-
The Society said that despite complaint lodged with FCI Guwahati, no action has been taken. The earnest money is yet to be released by FCI authority despite many reminders and visits.
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Indigenous Faith Day celebrated across Arunachal
ITANAGAR, Dec 31: The followers of Donyi-
During the day long celebration, the believers displayed traditional folk dances and songs of their respective society and took a pledge to preserve, promote and rejuvenate the indigenous faiths and beliefs for posterity and wellbeing of the human kind.
In the state capital, the Day was centrally celebrated at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Naharlagun under the banner of Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP).
Speaking on the occasion as Chief Guest Nyishi Elite Society, President Bengia Tolum called for proper mobilization of the Indigenous Faith movement by utilizing the available resources in the state in order to inculcate a sense of responsibility among young generation for preservation of culture, rituals and practices.
He further briefing on “invasion of culture and religion” appealed to the people to stick to ‘religious tolerance’, and uphold the secular fabric of the country.
Tollum further appreciating the Adi tradition folk dance “Delong” by Karduk Delong Yameng, Naharlagun strongly advised the people to showcase traditional items in such celebration. Further he urged the gathering to impart and give local language education to their children in their respective homes and added that every citizen of Arunachal should be imparted local language education at least upto class V standard in all the schools of the state.
He also suggested inter tribe and inter-
IFCSAP, President Nabam Atum highlighting the activities taken up by the IFCSAP, assured to work more dedicatedly for the promotion and preservation of the indigenous faith and added that today is a red letter day for the people of the state. He appealed all to participate in the IFCSAP conference which will be held in the month of February and also appealed the believers of the different prayers centres to take active participation in the conference.
IFCSAP general secretary Augung Bengia also appealed the people to preserve and promote indigenous faith in the state.
Besides hoisting of religious Donyi-
At Seppa, MLA Tani Loffa advised the people to maintain health and hygiene to live a healthy life and also urged them to follow own tradition and culture for identity.
Parliamentary Secretary Forest and Environment Kumar Waii advised the people to follow their own religion with perfection.
Both Loffa and Waii announced Rs 5 lacs each for the completion of Nyidar Namlo building, Seppa.
MLA,Karya Bagang, Er. Pai Dawe also spoke on the occasion.
On the occasion, prayer and cultural programmes were also organized to mark the day.
Mixed bag for Arunachal sports, individual shines
M Doley
ITANAGAR, Dec 31: Despite limited facilities and lack of support from sports mentors, Arunachalee Sportspersons continue to shine making their presence felt even at international sports arena winning glory for the state as well as the country. The year gone by saw sportspersons from the state achieve few milestones in some selected disciplines.
Yukar Sibi, bagged two gold medals this year at Commonwealth Youth Weightlifting Championship and Continental Grand Prix in 62 kg category in Penang, Malaysia. Yukar lifted a total of 259 kg (110 +150) in Men’s Junior category in Youth Commonwealth Championship and 268 kg (109+159+) in Continental Grand Prix which was 9 kg more than his silver medal winning performance in Youth Commonwealth games in 2008. Another upcoming weightlifter Hitlar Tagru had won a bronze in boy's 62kg category in the same event with a total lift of 211kg (87+124).
Both Sibi and Tagru hail from remote Tali area of Kurung Kumey district and are students of Army Sports Institute Pune.
Tapi Mra, who became the first Arunachalee to scale Mount Everest in 2008, added another feather in his already decorated cap by climbing Mount Kilmanzaro, Africa in February.
His next attempt was Mt. Alaska in North America. However, the expedition had be abandoned halfway due to inclement weather.
Mra was awarded Kardungla Trophy named after Kardungla Pass in a function at Army HQs of 14 Core Command, Leh by Lt. Gen. SK Singh in October last.
Two climbers Nima Lama and Anshu Jamsenpa also registered their names in mountaineering by climbing Mount Nepal Peak (7169 mt).
The year gone by also saw upcoming shuttler Laa Talar clinch two national badminton titles.
Talar, pairing with Sai Tanuj of Andhra Pradesh, won the doubles title in 24th Sub-
Earlier, the pair won the doubles title in U-
Talar also won a couple of titles in Arunachal Pradesh State Badminton Championship.
He won singles titles in Under-
Arunachal Pradesh also fielded a 131-
Arunachal Pradesh bagged 35 medals, including five gold, six silver and 24 bronze.
The state karateks, as expected, have done exceptionally well in the meet by winning as many as 15 medals, including four gold, three silver and 8 bronze medals. Almost half of the medals came from that sport. The fifth gold medal came from boxing.
The state also bagged three silver and 11 bronze medals in Wushu, a bronze each in archery and boxing and three bronze in Judo.
Arunachal Pradesh won a Gold, a Silver and two Bronze medals in the boxing championship held at Rupa, West Kameng district and Arun Kumar Limbu of Arunachal Pradesh was adjudged the ‘best boxer’.
In Wushu Championship at Kimin, Arunachal notched up as many as 28 medals, including 5 gold, 11 silver and 12 bronze.
Arunachal Pradesh also participated in various national and regional level football tournaments. But, none of the junior or senior team could go beyond the first round.
The senior Men’s team had lost their all group matches in 64th National Football
Championship for Santosh Trophy. They lost their first two matches against Delhi
and Madhya Pradesh in equal margin of 1-
Although they could not cross the first hurdle, the performance of U-
Bamang Taji XI representing Arunachal Pradesh took part in Dr. T Ao Memorial Football
Championship in Nagaland. Arunachal crashed out of the tournament losing their both
the preliminary matches against host Nagaland and Tripura 2-
The Under-
In domestic sports, the Tadar Tang Memorial Football, State level Karate Championship, the first state athletics meet, State level Chess championship, First Nyari Welley Open Women’s Football Tournament were worth mentioning.
Lower Subansiri won this year’s Tang Memorial Tournament defeating Papum Pare by
a margin of 2-
In Chess championship, Bharat Linggi and Techi Umpo both from Roing won the Men and Women titles respectively.
Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy (SLSA) emerged overall champion while Papum Pare finished second in the first ever State Athletics Meet.
Recruitment of over 65 meritorious sports persons in state police department, selection of 12 Arunachalee boys by Army Sports Institute, Pune and their enrollment in ASI were some of the off field development of the year in state’s sports.
It would be a golden opportunity to the sportspersons of the state to show their mettle in their own soil in the new year as the state is all set to host North East Games and National Weightlifting championship.
The student who doubles up as a teacher
ITANAGAR, Dec 31: Gautam Gurung is no ordinary boy. All of 18, he is a student of
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What is unique about the boy is that he doubles up as a teacher in the same school he studies.
He attends Maths and Physics as a student and when its time for Chemistry class, he becomes the teacher. The part time teacher teaches Chemistry to students of XII, XI and Class – X!
The authority took the extraordinary step after the Senior Teacher (Chemistry) O.P. Gaur's retirement in Oct this year. The Principal of the school, Tomi Doke informs that provisional arrangement had to be made as 60% of the total course in Chemistry subject was left untouched. He says that with the initiative of this young boy, the academic agony has been reduced to some extent.
The life of this young boy should be an inspiration for many. Looked after by his sister after the death of thier parents when he was still very young, today he has become a role model.
He hails from Moran near Dibrugarh and has done his initial school at Holy Child School Tinsukia, VKV Niausa and Oyan. In his matriculate exams, he secured 86% and thereafter he came to Nampong.
Amazed at the caliber of the young boy, Dina Nath Dubey an AE with PWD Jairampur) gave him shelter. He commutes everyday between Jairampur to attend school.
The local MLA Setong Sena has assured an incentive of Rs. 5000/-
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Condolence
ITANAGAR, Dec 31: All Upper Siang District Students’ Union condoled the premature demise of its assistant cultural secretary Karung Minno, who died at Yingkiong hospital on December 29.
The executive members of the union observed two minutes silence and prayed to almighty for the eternal peace of the departed soul. They also conveyed their heartfelt condolence to bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.
Minno was a sincere and dedicated hardworking students, his untimely demise is a great loss for the people of Upper Siang District and the state, release added.