January 16
School Games medal winners felicitated
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: Lohit Karare-
Those felicitated were Banenso Towsik, Samanta Das, Simonso Sinya and Sadan Yun and two other participants.
Banenso, Samanta and Simonso won a silver medal each in Kumite while Sadan bagged a bronze.
While felicitating the medal winners and participants, Lohit Karate-
The programme was also attended by Lohit Karate-
State archery team leaves for School Games
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: Eleven archers from Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy (SLSA), Chimpu near here accompanied by their coach and manager left here for Andhra Pradesh today evening to participate in the 59th National School Games scheduled to be held there at Ranga Reddy from January 19 to 23.
The team was flagged off for the Games by Sports and Youth Affairs Assistant Director Tadar Apa in presence of SLSA principal Tabia Chobin, Papum Pare District Sports Officer cum Joint Secretary, Arunachal Archery Association OB Meitei.
The team:
Toko Tei, Ram Nopi, Taba Nikia, Lenjing Modi, Sang Gombu, Gera Mega, Tao Miso, Changha Sisi, Mohini Kri, Jvoti Lamgu, Topu Lombi.
MK Pegu and Kh. Ekashini Devi are the manager and coach.
2 charred to death
SEPPA, Jan 15: In a tragic fire incident, a person namely Singsu Taba Matam, aged 60 plus and his minor daughter Mamta Taba Matam, 10, were burnt alive at around 11.30 pm at Fengche village of East Kameng on January 14, reports DIPRO.
There were four members in the house when the fire mishap occurred and younger brother of the deceased Koli Taba Matam and his wife Derem Taba Matam escaped.
When the villagers were asked for help, the devastating fire, reportedly originated from a Chulla, went out of control and engulfed the house.
On being informed district administration along with police rushed to the spot today and distributed immediate relief to the victim family. Meanwhile, the PRI members extending helping hand and donated cash and CGI sheets to the fire victims, the report added.
AdiSU opposes shifting of battalion outpost
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: Adi Students’ Union (AdiSU) has strongly opposed the proposal for shifting of the Debing Battalion outpost 1 km inside Arunachal territory from the present site.
Describing the move as condemnable, AdiSU in its memorandum to East Siang Deputy Commissioner claimed that any such move will encourage encroachment and anti social activities in the area. The students’ union demanded the DC to cancel the proposal and restore the outpost in its earlier site within a month.
The memorandum further demanded for immediate infrastructure development and providing
other basic necessities like drinking water, electricity, link road and quarters,
sufficient personnel, provide vehicle for patrolling and other mobile activities
in Debing and Depi-
AdiSU also appealed to the DC to visit to those remote villages and outposts to the grievances and problems faced by the villagers.
‘Arunachal Idol’ from Jan 27
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: Aimed at exposing hidden talents of the state, the Arunachal Art
& Cultural Society (AACS) is going to organize Arunachal Idol-
In a release, it informed that thousands from all across the state are expected to
participate in the month-
AACS, the largest platform for all the budding, prominent and legendary artiste of the state such as singers, dancers, lyricists, producers, musicians, editors, cameraman, actors and film makers, intends to make the event an annual event.
AAPLU USU writes to DC
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: Claiming that many non-
It also demanded for regulating the rates of all masonry works saying that the rates
charged by non-
Army-
Correspondent
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: The ‘Subansiri Warriors’ organized a Civil and Army interaction programme in order to bring awareness among the common people about the development activities being carried out by Army under its civic programme on January 12. Another motive of the interaction programme was to promote relations between army and common people.
Apart from display of Army weapons and activities, counselling on Army recruitment, presentation of Bangra dance by army personnel, a free medical camp was also organized. Army doctors also conducted health check up of around five hundred people and also distributed free medicine to the patients.
Transport federation reiterates demands
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: All Arunachal Pradesh Public Transport Federation (AAPPTF) has reiterated its demands for allotment of parking places for different type of commercial vehicles in every district headquarter of Arunachal Pradesh.
In a reminder letter addressed to Chief Secretary, while citing its three-
It further said that state transport authorities and regional transport authorities should convene meeting annually to take stock of the grievances of the commercial vehicle operators and the passengers as well and to find out remedial measures for the same.
Association demands action
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: Expressing concern over the mysterious death of one Bengia Yame at Arunachal State Hospital on January 8 last, the Rakap and Industrial Area Youth Association (RIAYA), Naharlagun has demanded arrest of concerned doctor and nurse holding them responsible for death of Yame, a social worker.
While referring to the FIR lodged by the family of late Yame at Naharlagun police station in this connection on January 8, the association informed that she was admitted to Arunachal State Hospital on December 31 due to minor knee injury. Later she was successfully operated upon under the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon on January 6 and fit to be discharged from hospital as per advice of the doctor on January 7. But, according to the Association, a staff nurse injected ‘Ceftazidime injection’ at 6.15 am on January 8 and Bengia Yame died within five minutes. The association also demanded termination of both concerned doctor and nurse from their service immediately as per law of the land.
Training prog for PR members
ZIRO, Jan 15: Four days district level sensitization training program on implementation of ITP initiatives for capacity building of frontline govt. functionaries and PRIs members in poverty reduction exercise was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner Marnya Ete at Abotani hall, Hapoli today.
Addressing the gathering he said,” knowledge is power. Educating oneself and being aware of the various flagship programs under different departments will ensure our participation in the developmental activities.” This education and awareness should also be imparted to Govt. staffs as well. He exhorted the trainees to avail maximum benefit from the training and disseminate the same to others as well.
T. Lodo, State nodal officer, ITP, highlighted the course contents. The four-
PPA resolves to fight for people, take out peaceful procession
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) in its executive council meeting at Naharlagun today resolved to fight against government on many important issues confronting people of the state.
The PPA has decided to organize a series of peaceful democratic agitation against the state government for allegedly failing to reply its earlier queries on various issues concerning common man and coming out with any concrete solutions on the ultimatum served to the Government on earlier occasions.
To start with, the party will be leading a peaceful mass democratic procession against
the state government for failing to address the issues on January 17 in Itanagar.
The procession will start at Mopin-
The party will also demand for immediate devolution of powers to Panchayati Raj institutions and municipal bodies.
BJP launches ‘Modi for PM fund’
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: The BJP Arunachal Pradesh president Tai Tagak has launched the ‘Modi for PM Fund’ here at State BJP Headquarter yesterday evening by contributing towards the fund online in presence of party cadres including State BJP Vice President, Katan Kamboh, State General Secretary, Dominic Tadar, Party Spokesman, Techi Necha.
Speaking on the occasion, BJP state President called upon party leaders and workers to contribute to the fund. BJP national President Rajnath Singh launched the Modi for PM Fund same day at the BJP Central Office in New Delhi.
Meanwhile, a strong team of 97 BJP leaders left for New Delhi to attend National
Council Meeting on January 18-
Over thousand benefitted from health camp
PASIGHAT, Jan 15: The East Siang District Health Society (DHS) organized a free mega health camp recently in interior Riga village under Boleng subdivision which was formally inaugurated by Taro Mize, ADC Boleng.
A team of specialist doctors including Gynecologist, Orthopedic, Pediatrician, ENT, medicine and surgical specialists conducted free health checkups. Free medicines, brochures, pamphlets were also distributed to all the patients and visitors to bring in health awareness.
According to DHS sources, altogether 1045 patients were treated and out of which 41 recorded as cataract cases. 10 cases were referred to Aalo District Hospital while 31 cases were referred to General Hospital, Pasighat for surgery. Notably 11 cases of minor Surgery was done at Riga PHC by the surgical specialist Dr. Tayem Dupak. At the same time 20 cases of laparoscopic sterilization was conducted at Riga PHC by Dr. Dilip Dutta. DIPRO
Education awareness campaign
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: The opening ceremony of the week-
The opening ceremony was attended by Jomlo Mobuk Circle Officer Oni Padun, students, public leaders, senior citizens, all the PRI members and Gaon Burahs of Siyom Banggo under West Siang district.
District Task Force meeting held
TEZU, Jan 15: Under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Rajeev Takuk District Task Force meeting on Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization was held at the DC’s conference hall here today. District Medical Officer, Dr. K. Basar, DRCHO Dr. Nani Rika, Medical Superintendent, all Medical Officers of Primary Health Centers and Community Health Centers and Tezu Child Development Project Officer were present in the meeting.
Addressing the gathering, Tatuk said “it is our bounded duty to conduct IPPI. Let us all dedicate ourselves whole heartedly and contribute to this noble cause of a Polio free district.”
For effective implementation, he said that he will send messages to all the Administrative Officers, Panchayat leaders and CDPOs to provide all kinds of logistic supports to the concerned Immunization Team.
DMO Dr. Basar also encouraged all the Medical Officers to do their best in immunizing maximum numbers of children in their respective areas.
No pockets or hamlets of settlement should be left out, he said. He also emphasized on effective door to door campaign.
DRCHO, Dr. Rika spoke on the aim, objective and role of District Task Force in a district. DIPRO
News Impact
Public hearing for Lower Siang HEP opposed
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: The Forum for Siang Dialogue (FSD) and the Siang Peoples' Forum (SPF) have strongly opposed the ‘arbitrary’ move of the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh to conduct public hearing for the 2700 MW Lower Siang Hydroelectric project (HEP) on January 31 and demanded for immediate cancellation of the proposed public hearing and also scrapping of the project.
Terming the notification illegal and unconstitutional, the SPF in a release alleged that the state Govt. has issued the notification and fixed the places for the public hearing illegally turning a blind eye on the provisions of the laws prescribed under The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, in which, under Chapter II section 5 it is clearly stated that "When a Social Impact Assessment is required to be prepared under section 4, the appropriate Government shall ensure that a Public Hearing is held at the Affected Area, after giving adequate publicity about the date, time and venue for the Public Hearing to ascertain the views of the affected families to be recorded and included in the Social Impact Assessment Report," SPF in a release said.
“How has the state government illegally fixed the places for public hearing of Lower
Siang Mega Dam for East Siang district at JN College, Pasighat, Auditorium, Katan
CO (HQ) for Upper Siang district and General Ground Aalo, for West Siang district?
Whereas, nowhere in the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Report of the project,
Pasighat, Katan CO Office and Aalo General Ground are mentioned as an affected area
or region and then, how can a Public Hearing place be fixed illegally in non-
“The constitution has given the Right to Equality under Article 14 and under article 19 (e), every citizen of India has the freedom to Reside and Settle in any part of the territory of India. In spite of the constitutional provisions provided under section 19 sub clause (e), the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh has intentionally fixed the Public Hearing in a single day for all the districts of Siang valley, thereby curtailing the rights to hear and be heard of the people those who have land in both places of East Siang as well as West Siang districts,”.
FSD and SPF will pursue and oppose all moves by the Government to illegally evict the people from their villages and irrigated multi cropped fertile land just for the sake of benefiting a single Corporate house, the release said. Meanwhile, The Dam Affected People’s Forum has vowed to protest against the proposed public hearing of Lower Siang Hydro Electric Project (LSHEP) on January 31 at Katan of Upper Siang, Pasighat of East Siang and Aalo of West Siang districts.
In a release, while remembering the meet with Chief Minister and the government representatives on May 24, 2012, it stated, it was the proposal by the Chief Minister himself, for an Expert Committee for study of acceptance of the Lower Siang Hydro Electric Project (LSHEP) by the villagers of Siang Valley. However, the ground reality seems to be different with no visit paid by any of the members of the technical committee to any one of the villages in the valley on account of sensitization programme. There were no discussions for any technicalities with regard to the construction of the LSHEP, but except for the acceptance of the people to the dam projects especially the Lower Siang Hydro Power Project.
All the representatives of various organizations of the affected area and Government representative present in the meeting were unanimous with the fact that no public hearing should be allowed to conduct until and unless the 2nd round of talk after the submission of TEC Report. But till today no any invitation is made from the government side for discussion with representative of LSHP Project Dam Affected people of Siang Valley, it alleged.
Taba Ajum
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: Finally much awaited Itanagar-
The news has evoked mixed reaction. A section of society believes that Arunachal is still not ready to welcome railway as they fear that it will lead to large scale migration from other parts of the country.
Even though state government has been allaying all fear claiming that Papum Pare
district administration will set up mechanism for proper checking of ILP, many are
not convinced by the assurance. The young generation Arunachalees, who are witness
to drastic demographic changes of places like Dimapur and many parts of Assam due
to large scale migration of outsiders fuelled by introducing of railway, are bitterly
opposed to the project. They think that instead of hurrying up railway project, the
union government should have been concentrating in improving inter-
“I don’t know how the authorities will implement ILP once railway starts functioning. The very thought of being outnumbered by outsiders in capital complex is scary. Railway will make things easy for criminals to move around and sure crime rate will shoot up in capital complex. Also this may be first step towards lifting ILP system,” shared a young college student. On the other hand, government officials think that this project will usher new era of development in Arunachal. “We can no longer remain in isolation. The world is changing and we have to welcome the change. Every developmental project comes with a price. But let us look at the positive side of this project too,” said a government officer on condition of anonymity.
Well, only time will tell whether Itanagar-
Another event which shocked the conscience of every Arunachalee citizen was decision
of state government to provide Scorpio vehicle to six Zilla Parishad Chairpersons
of state. Last year in the month of August, government of Arunachal had declared
austerity measure to maintain strict financial discipline. The state government after
due approval of the cabinet had imposed ban on creation and filling up of non-
It is surprising how the same government is flouting its own policy decision by buying new vehicles that too when the general election is knocking at the door. This is something to ponder about.
Tuki announces infrastructure development fund for Buragaon
BURAGAON, Jan 15: The air of smile and cheer enveloped the picturesque valley here this morning when a chopper landed carrying two important personality of the Arunachal Pradesh — CM Nabam Tuki and Takam Sanjoy Lok Sabha (West) MP. The children were happiest lots as evident from the smiling written all over their face. The people found a chopper amidst their home ground after 15 years. Tuki and Sanjoy who visited this remote place for the first time were greeted by large crowd comprising of gaon burahs, public leaders, students, villagers and officers.
Attending as chief guest and guest of honour in the closing ceremony of the Nyetchidow festival, Tuki and Sanjoy assured speedy development in all the remote parts of the state including Buragaon.
Enthusing confidence among the people that they are united in their efforts to make Arunachal Pradesh a developed state, the two leaders including Kumsi Sidisow APEDA Chairman and local MLA declared in unison.
Acknowledging the importance of setting up a police station in Thrizino as demanded
by the All Hrusso Socio-
The duo inaugurated Nagmandir to Buragaon PMGSY road and newly created EAC office.
Informing about the mythology behind the Nyetchidow fest, Sheriff Nimasow an educated youth of the community disclosed that Nyetchi means village and Dow means cleansing the village from the evil spirits for better harvest.
Earlier, the dignitaries also attended a ritual called Fow-
Encroachment issue messed up by Govt: PPA
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: Chief Ministerial candidate of People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) Laeta Umbrey has stated that the root cause of the problems being faced by the so called land encroachers and the common citizens in the twin city of Itanagar and Naharlagun is due to lack of visionary action on the part of the politicians in power and their machineries.
According to Umbrey, the original master plan for capital area with boundary demarcation in four sides of the map duly acquired under relevant laws and in larger public interest is in fact the Govt. land or the public property. But, unfortunately, the ‘selfish’ and ‘never ending greed’ of the bunch of the leaders and officials, instead of enacting a full proof futuristic capital town planning policies, allowed any Tom, Dick and Harry to grab the Govt. land. The ‘blow hot and blow cold’ attitude of the Govt. led to a mad race wherein the influential lot won and grabbed almost 70% of the capital area, he alleged.
According to Umbrey, even the highway side plantation area, children parks, zoo area, recreational and other reserve sites for setting up of Govt. structures like circuit houses and Govt. buildings were not spared. “Infact the land grabbing and selling business was allowed to be flourished by the Govt. as a vote bank tactics and means to generate quick and ready cash.”
The introduction of quota system among the legislators has further legitimized the encroachment spree, said Umbrey adding that the rampant issue of LPC to private individuals for setting up of projects, new villages etc. within the demarcated area of the capital region are ridiculous.
The situation today has reached to such a point wherein the Govt. has no option but to play the blame game. The contradictory orders of legitimizing the unauthorized occupations along with the orders of eviction and demolition by its machineries are nothing but stupidity and laughable, Umbrey said.
“From the perusal of the legal suits filed by thousand of aggrieved citizens, it
is proven beyond doubt that the confused Govt. has no locus-
According to PPA vice president Toko Sheetal, the so called encroachers are in possession of valid allotment orders or proof of revenue payment or documents for application for allotment dully filled in proper format with treasury challan and sketch map etc. Sheetal, alleged that Govt. has collected crores of bribe money in lieu of regularizing several thousand unauthorized occupations from different districts and subdivisions.
It is however not known how much was the increase in revenue collection but the quantum of encroachers definitely jumped to record high in the state. The sudden decision of the Govt. to evict and demolish the structure costing several hundred crores is a well thought plan and a policy that can be termed as carrot and stick approach.
Sheetal further appealed the affected citizens not to fall prey to the evil designs of the conspirators and further not to waste their hard earned money in Courts and in the purse of the so called few powerful leaders and officials. She also stated that solution to the vexed problem lie in formulating a visionary land allotment policy as well as a policy on accommodation to Govt. employees taking into consideration the long term interest of all the stake holders.
If PPA is voted to power, the party will make all out efforts to see that all the existing structures, except those hindering the smooth passage of highways, are not unnecessarily grounded and further an alternative space preferably be called the new Itanagar shall be located and developed keeping in view the Itanagar after 100 years.
To implement such a visionary plan a tough decision and strong political will power is definitely required along with huge resources mobilization exercise, she added.
Tourism development still far cry in Siang valley
Prafulla Kaman
PASIGHAT, Jan 15: At a time when the central government is taking special efforts for development of tourism in the Northeastern states, the concerned department in East Siang district is handicapped by acute shortage of fund, manpower and other requirements.
Information has revealed that Tourism department in the district is running with insufficient staff, which is hindering extension of project works under the department. Even, not a single vehicle has been provided to the department to look after the field activities.
Officials said that the government has not allocated fund for implementation of tourism project in the district. “It is difficult for us to think of project implementation as we have no manpower and necessary infrastructure. Feeling difficulty to protect the existing properties, we can’t imagine implementation of major tourism project in the district”, said the district tourism officer (DTO) of Pasighat, Nuyee Talong.
The DTO informed that two tourist lodges run under the department -
The poor infrastructure and non-
The historically important places and monuments of East Siang and Upper Siang districts
fall under Pasighat-
Situated on the bank of mighty Siang river, the main tributary of Brahmaputra and
bounded by rocky mountains, snow-
Observing the rich prospect of eco tourism and adventure tourism potentialities surrounding areas of Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary, the experts suggested the local villagers for development tourism industry for enhancing their household economy. They advocated that development of eco tourism is an effective policy for conservation of the natural bounties and wildlife of the area.
Meanwhile, three proposals of eco tourism projects from the district has been submitted to the concerning ministry, but these are yet to be sanctioned.
East Siang DC gives priority on girl education
PASIGHAT, Jan 15: “Education is not only an entry point to job opportunities, it uplifts our living standard. Investment for girls’ education yields high dividends, said East Siang Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Srivastava today while speaking on the occasion of the 7th Foundation Day of Kasturva Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya at Yagrung.
Stressing on girl and women education in the society, the DC stated that the local
administration is committed to give priority on girl education for their healthier
and happier life. “Education helps girls to know their rights and gain confidence
to claim and upgrade their skills, information and self-
While sharing her views on health and hygiene, she advised to keep the surrounding
of the school and hostel clean making the area disease-
Earlier, the Bosing (I) ZPM Namukh Taloh said a girl child could get highest capacity in the society through her academic excellence like the present young IAS officer Nidhi Srivastava who is leading the district as Deputy Commissioner. It would definitely inspire many girl students in days to come towards progress and prosperity, he hoped. Taloh advised the school management committee and faculties to provide quality education so that students could become ‘agents of changes’ in their communities. Taloh who is also local ZPM of the area appealed the DC to provide necessary funds for construction of boundary wall of the school.
The day long program marks ceremonial flag hoisting by the Chief Guest and cultural presentations by the school children. Among others, Takek Jamoh (SMC Chairman), Principal Miti Gao, Tapang Jamoh (HGB) and Gaon Buri Yalek Siram also spoke and put their suggestions and grievances during the celebration. DIPRO
APSCW chairperson attends interactive meet
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) chairperson Gumri Ringu along with Padmashree Binny Yanga attended a regional interactive meeting of National Commission for Women (NCW) with chairpersons of State Commission for Women of North–East region at Imphal, Manipur for setting up of NE Cell at NCW, New Delhi.
The visiting team members also had an interactive meeting with women on Ima Keithal (Women’s Market) and also with all Women community leaders of Moreh and visited Manipur Central Jail in collaboration with Manipur State Commission for Women from January 9 to 12.
APSCW chairperson Ringu presented a paper on how functional are the safeguards provided for women under various laws in Arunachal Pradesh. She recommended for effective implementation of safeguards for improving the condition of women in the state and stressed on further strengthening of the Commission in Arunachal Pradesh.
The inaugural function of meeting was attended among others by Kumari AK Mirabhai Devi, Minister, Social Welfare Manipur, Mamta Sharma, NCW Chairperson, Nirmala Samant Prabhakar, Member NCW, L.Sailu, Member NCW (NE in charge), Chief Secretary, Manipur.
All the chairpersons of the North–East State Commission for women were also present in the meeting.
More than 50,000 pilgrims take holy dip at Parshuram Kund
TEZU, Jan 15: More than 50,000 devotees from across India and abroad took Holy dip in Parshuram Kund at Lohit district on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. Every year in the month of January especially on Makar Sankranti large number of devotees and pilgrims arrive in this part of the state to take Holy dip at Parsuram kund because of its religious sanctity.
Wakro EAC –cum-
He also informed that the management of the Mela has been satisfactory and everything right from vehicle parking, crowd management, medical coverage, arrangement of food and lodging etc were systematically arranged.
Free food was provided to the pilgrims at the Mela site by the Parshuram Sewa Samity, Manav Utthan Seva Samity of Tinsukia and some other NGOs. Free medical camp was also organized by ITBP, Wakro PHC and Arunachal Pali Vidyapeeth.
Volunteers from Vivekananda Kendra and Arun Jyoti, Wakro assisted the Police and Administration to help the old and aged pilgrims and to control the crowd.
Magistrates, Police and Para Military Forces were deployed by the district administration and district police authorities for extensive and elaborate security arrangements.
The Mela will be officially closed from 17th January. However, the Police Outpost in the Mela site will remain open till further order.
The Lohit District Deputy Commissioner Rajeev Takuk along with SP T. Amo, ADC Namsai also toured around the Kund area to take stock of law and order situation. DIPRO
Training cum demonstration on Kiwi and orange
ZIRO, Jan 15: A one day training-
Dr. A.N. Tripathi, Programme Co-
Rooted saplings of kiwifruit and tool kits (Secteaur, Pruning saw, Budding and grafting Knife) were also provided to approximately 70 progressive farmers during the programme.
Later in the technical session lectures were delivered on ‘Kiwifruit (Actinidia
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In the last part of the technical session, farmers-
MLA Tado lauds CM’s commitment for development
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: Expressing gratitude to Chief Minister Nabam Tuki for his maiden
visit to Pipsorang circle Hq. on the occasion Vikas Rally on January 9 last, M.L.A-
Tado had already apprised the CM of the shortage of food grains in the region due to last year’s bamboo flowering and rodent menace. The MLA also lauded Rajya Sabha MP Mukut Mithi and Lok Sabha MP Takam Sanjoy for their assurance to provide fund for infrastructural development and expressed thankfulness to other MLAs, Congress leaders and Panchayat leaders. Govt officials, gaon burahs and others who visited Pipsorang on the occasion.
The MLA further announced Rs 1 lakh for Sorang Yumi who won a Bronze medal in Archery event at international level as a token of encouragement.
Tadar Tang Memorial Football Tournament
Lower Subansiri edge past Kurung Kumey
Papum Pare, U Subansiri, CC, W Siang, LDV, Anjaw through to quarterfinals
ITANAGAR, Jan 15: Five time champion Lower Subansiri registered their second consecutive
win in the 13th Tadar Tang Memorial State Level Football Tournament after Toko Poliam’s
first half goal secured a narrow 1-
In a high voltage match, Poliam scored in 34th minute through a long-
Earlier in the morning, Lower Dibang Valley (LDV) beat Anjaw 2-
The third and last match of the day was played between Upper Subansiri and Lohit
in which the former defeated the later 2-
Lohit, who played out a 2-
Upper Subansiri was defeated 3-
Other two teams, who entered into the quarterfinals, are Capital Complex (CC) and West Siang from group “C”.
The last two quarterfinalists from group “A” will be decided after matches to be played between Kurung Kumey and Tawang tomorrow at 12.30 pm and Lower Subansiri and East Kameng at 2 pm.
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Why special privilege to capital complex?
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteemed newspaper, I want to ask our state police do accident and crime only take place in our state capital. I have seen helpline numbers are available only for state capital and few other towns.
I wonder what about remaining thousand citizens of our state. Do they have to run
every time to the police station for help? Most of the circle and sub-
I wish our state police realize the need of helpline numbers for thousands of remaining citizens of our state. I also request telecom service providers to renovate landline services of our state which have been left abandoned.
Yours’
Anthony Jugli
Kharsang
What happened to the promises?
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily, we would like to remind AP government about the commitment made to the All Arunachal LDC & SK Association by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on 21st November 2013. It was assured that pay parity of LDCs & SKs will be solved by enhancing grade pay from 1900 to 2400 pm in the next cabinet meeting. But unfortunately it is learnt that required documentation has not yet been finalized by the finance department and High Level Standing Committee constituted for such parity. It is being kept in abeyance.
Through your esteemed column, it is once again earnestly requested to kindly full-
Yours,
Tethun Dada,
President
All Tirap LDCs Association,
Khonsa.
Separate timeline for NE will be productive
Dear Editor,
I am one of your avid readers and currently living in Delhi. It would be really nice
if your paper could feature an article on separate time zone for North-
Please do look into this. Wishing you all the luck for 2014 to bring about much needed changes and voicing out the needed issues in Arunachal.
Your,
Topsy Kamchi
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Trying time for AAP
When Aam Aadmi Party made spectacular debut in recently concluded Delhi assembly election, many Indians heaved sigh of relief and start believing that this will be beginning of new era of good people winning elections. Expectation went notch higher when AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal was sworn in as chief minister of Delhi. There were celebration across the country and many conscience citizens including popular figure started to join AAP. However with each passing days many are getting disillusioned with way AAP is functioning. It no longer looks like party with difference.
Today in an embarrassing development to Aam Aadmi Party, its own MLA Vinod Kumar
Binny attacked Arvind Kejriwal-
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