Supreme Court refers Arunachal political crisis issue to constitution bench
NEW DELHI, Jan 14: The Supreme Court today referred to a Constitution bench a bunch of petitions arising out of certain orders passed by the Gauhati High Court in the ongoing political battle in Arunachal Pradesh.
A bench comprising Justices J S Khehar and C Nagappan said the matters pertained to constitutional provisions on the rights of the Governor, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker and hence needed to be decided by a larger bench.
The counsel, appearing for Nabam Rebia who was allegedly removed by 14 rebel Congress
and BJP MLAs from the post of Speaker, the deputy speaker and the Governor agreed
with the suggestion of the apex court bench that the matter should be heard by a
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The moment the bench said it would refer the matter to a larger bench, a battery of senior lawyers, including F S Nariman, Kapil Sibal and Harish Salve, representing various parties in the matters, rushed to the court of the Chief Justice T S Thakur and sought setting up of the Constitution bench on an urgent basis on the ground that the matter was sensitive and needed to be decided at the earliest.
The CJI assured them of an early decision.
Yesterday, the apex court had ordered that the proceedings of the state assembly will not be held till Friday.
The bench had also allowed Rebia to take back his plea filed against an administrative order of the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court.
Rebia, who has challenged in Gauhati High Court various decisions of the Governor and Deputy Speaker including his removal from the Speaker's post, had alleged that the High Court's Acting Chief Justice had "erroneously rejected" his plea, filed on the judicial side, in administrative capacity.
He had also sought recusal of Justice B K Sharma from hearing his plea.
Rebia was removed from the post of the Speaker by 14 rebel Congress MLAs, disqualified by the Speaker, and BJP MLAs on December 16 in an assembly session presided over by the Deputy Speaker in a Community Hall in Itanagar.
The Deputy Speaker, before removing Rebia from Speaker's post, had also quashed the disqualification of the rebel Congress legislators.
Later, various decisions of the Governor and the Deputy Speaker were challenged by Rebia in Gauhati High Court which passed an interim order keeping in abeyance the decisions of Governor and Deputy Speaker till February one. PTI
Ugly protest outside Raj Bhavan
ITANAGAR, Jan 14: Scores of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki supporters gathered outside Raj Bhavan demanding the ouster of Arunachal Pradesh Governor J P Rajkhowa on Thursday morning. The protest was fueled by the High Court judgment of Wednesday which issued a verdict in favour of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly deputy speaker TN Thongdok’s application for vacation of December 17 court order of keeping in abeyance of Rajkhowa’s order to advance the legislative session which saw the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Nabam Rebia removed and Chief Minister Nabam Tuki losing the floor test as chief minister.
The protestors including two MLAs and Congress workers shouted slogans against the Governor, burnt tyres and obstructed all the three routes leading to the Raj Bhavan.
Later, the protestors finally dispersed at around 12.30 PM.
The Governor was inside the Raj Bhavan when the supporters of the Chief Minister were protesting outside.
Capital Complex Superintendent of Police Devender Arya said that two cases of rioting have been registered but no arrests were made.
The DGP, Arunachal Pradesh S. Nithianandam said that though the Police had no prior information about the protest, it managed to bring the situation under control. He further said that arrests will be made soon.
Mission to clean up Kameng continues
Staff Reporter
SEPPA, Jan 14: With the Kameng River Festival 2016 slated to start from January
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DC calls for smooth implementation of IPPI
KHONSA, Jan 14: Tirap DC, Ravi Jha asked all the members of District Task Force to
co-
The DC appreciated the District Health Society headed by DMO N Lowang for the preparation
being carried out for ensuing IPPI programme and further appealed to parents to extend
full co-
DMO N Lowang also informed that a total of 126 IPPI booths have been set up for
National Immunization Day on Jan 17 and Feb 21 next in which 2 drops of oral polio
vaccine will be administered to the children of age group 0-
The meeting was attended by ICDS Deputy Director, A Lowangchha, DDSE Pubi Lombi,
Medical Superintendent Khogen Socia and technical and para-
Discovery North-
TEZU, Jan 14: The Discovery North-
Attending the closing ceremony, former minister, Nakul Chai spoke for preservation and promoting the culture of ethnic tribes through music as well as audio visual and modern electronic media. He also called young generation to learn and imbibe one’s age old culture in the period of globalisation.
Artists from Madhya Pradesh, Sikkim, Orissa, Mizoram, Gujarat, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh performed folk dances at the festival ground.
Deputy Director of North East Cultural Centre, Dimapur Zone, Senti Ao said that the
motto of Discovery of North-
PPA urge Governor to act as per Art. 371 H
ITANAGAR, Jan 14: Expressing its concern on the alleged growing lawlessness in the state capital, the Peoples Party of Arunachal(PPA)has stated that the Governor should bring normalcy in the state.
In a release, PPA president Kahfa Bengia stated the Governor should use every possible means at his command as per the Article 371 H to take stock of law and order.
Khafa added that there is complete breakdown of law and order in the state, while the common public is puzzled with the near collapse of the administrative system. The immediate need of the hour is that the Governor of the state should swing into action and take tough measures on anybody found indulging in creating law and order problems, he stated.
Further, citing Thursday’s gathering before the Raj Bhawan with burning tyres and shouting slogans against the Governor as politically motivated, the PPA release stated that the administration should be held totally responsible for allowing it to happen.
District review meeting held
KOLORIANG, Jan 14: A 3rd quarter district level review -
During the meeting, District Reproductive and Child Health Officer Koloriang Dr Nani Tanyo made a power point presentation on current status of ANC, institutional deliveries, IMR, MI achievement, Peer Educator selection, RBSK achievement and immunization status of the district. He requested the house present, specially the ICDS & Education Departments, to enhance full cooperation in the implementation of Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) and Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) programmes in the district, so that services provided from the govt may be fully utilized at the end of consumer level.
DMO Koloriang Dr Higio Tama emphasized with a special focus on ongoing Mission Indradhanush
programme, upcoming IPPI programme and instructed all MO in-
DC Riba suggested the line departments like ICDS and Education to create awareness
among their grass root level workers in the importance of inter-
The DC assured the DDSE and CDPOs cooperation in health sector while implementing the programme.
The meeting was also attended by CDPOs, MOs i/c, Supervisors/Gram Sevika (ICDS), BCMs, AFs and DPMSU officials. (DIPRO)
Shinde calls for timely implementation of health schemes
ITANAGAR, Jan 14: While addressing the governing body meeting of District Health
Society (DHS) held today at Siang Guest House Pasighat, the Deputy Commissioner in-
The DC while urging members to render their best services to the needy people hoped that joint efforts of administrative officers, medical officers and PRI members by organizing awareness camps in rural areas could go a long way in improving the overall health scenario of the district. He advocated that the doctors should conduct village/block level coordination meetings in their respective PHCs and CHCs to study the health scenario and submit report to the higher authority. They must educate the rural masses how to live clean and hygienic life to avoid various diseases. They should mobilize the people for institutional delivery and timely immunizations for safety of mother and child, added Shinde.
ZPC cum Co-
DC satisfied with construction work under central progs
ZIRO, Jan 14: Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner, Kanki Darang expressed satisfaction over the construction work of schools being carried out under various central govt schemes.
Inspecting the construction work sites of schools and hostel buildings at Ziro today, DC Darang also suggested the need for better planning and feasibility study before implementation of any project. Schools should be easily accessible to the children, he said emphasising the need for good approach roads.
The DC was accompanied by DDSE, Yumlam Tana, EE WRD, Tamchi Tab among other officials.
Terming school buildings as assets of the society, the DC directed the DDSE to ensure that the contractors do not compromise with the quality of work. Darang also interacted with the school management committees of the schools he visited and exhorted them to assist in keeping the sanctity of the education institutions. DIPRO
Led TV for GBs
ITANAGAR, Jan 14: Gaon Buras in Mechuka Subdivision were distributed LED TV under Chief Minister’s Information Scheme by Parliamentary Secretary Food and Civil Supplies cum MLA Liromoba Nyamar Karbak along with MLA Daporijo Dikto Yekar in Vikas Rally held on Tuesday. The Vikas Rally was organised under the leadership of Tori Ragyor with objectives to highlight the achievements and welfare schemes under Chief Minister Nabam Tuki leadership.
Addressing the rally Parliamentary Secretary Nyamar Karbak announced Rs 5 crore as
developmental package under State Infrastructure Development Fund to four circles
under the sub-
Karbak appealed the people to avail the benefits under CM’s health insurance scheme. He further informed that the skill development programe launched by Nabam Tuki government for unemployed youth has widely appreciated and many state have been following the policy to tackle unemployment problem in their respective states.
In his address Daporijo MLA Dikto Yekar blamed the state BJP and Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju for the current political situation.
Former DC Sushen Pao passes away
Correspondent
RUKSIN, Jan 14: Former Deputy Commissioner (DC) of West Siang and East Siang districts, Sushen Pao has passed away at a private hospital, Jorhat in Assam due to prolonged illness on January 12 evening. He left behind his wife Jamuna Pao, two sons and two daughters.
Born in Kobo village under then North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) administration in 1932, Pao completed his secondary education at Sadiya and graduation from Dibrugarh Kanoi College in 1953. Joined in government service as LDC under then NEFA administration in 1954, Pao gradually climbed up the ladders of Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service and even promoted to Panchayat Director of the state. He was working in the erstwhile Siang Frontier Division of NEFA from 1955 to 1963.
After retirement, Pao settled down at Jonai-
Pao was founder president of Jonai Press Club. Pao also authored a number of books. His book ‘Beyond the Blue Hills’ focuses interesting stories and events during his service period.
Hundreds of people from both the states, leaders of Do:nyi-
NERCORMP training on natural resources management
ITANAGAR, Jan 14: A two days training on trainers programme for partner-
Project Manager, Lily Rose Jajo spoke on the training objectives, while resource person Mihin Dollo gave a presentation on the broad objectives of NERCORMP/IFAD. A wide range of topics on sustainable management of natural resources like integrated watershed management programme, interrelation on management of natural resources and income generating activities (IGAs), use of participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools and classification of resources for planning in rural developmental programme etc were detailed to the trainees.
The programme concluded with on-
Ering visits Kangkong
Roing, Jan 14: MP LS East Parliamentary Constituency Ninong Ering, who was on an official visit at the district, visited Kangkong village under 42nd Dambuk (ST) Assembly Constituency on Tuesday last.
Ering interacted with the villagers and heard their grievances. He assured a CHC building at Parbuk and a rostrum at Kangkong field.
Ering was accompanied by DPO M.Dirchi, Block President 43rd Roing (ST) Assembly Constituency Zilla Mega and ZPM Parbuk Starson Saring.
AAPLU seek ROs
ITANAGAR, Jan 14: The All Arunachal Pradesh Labour Union (AAPLU) has demanded posting of Registering Officers in Labour departments of Dibang Valley, Lower Dibang Valley, Longding, Siang, Upper Siang and Namsai districts claiming that the districts do not have ROs. The Union wrote to food and civil supply and consumer affairs, parliamentary secretary.
Claiming that the Directorate office has four ROs and its Bomdila office enjoys two ROs, the union requested that the extra ROs from the headquarter office and other offices be transferred to the mentioned districts.
It further warned of launching democratic movement if the demand is still not fulfilled saying that it had submitted various representations on the issue with no action so far.
Training for AYUSH doctors
ITANAGAR, Jan 14: Altogether 32 Ayush doctors from various districts participated in a training programme at Arunachal State Hospital, Naharlagun on January 11 and 12 last.
The training programme was aimed at updating knowledge and skill on mother and child health care, basic laboratory testing protocol and its interpretation, common medico legal issues, emergency management of common ENT, common skin diseases, management of geriatric complain and sensitization of National Ayush Mission Programme.
Speaking on the occasion, Director, Health Services Dr Moji Jini emphasized on the importance of education and conducting such training programme which will enhance the skills.
“AYUSH system of medicine should be strengthened and their services should be benefited by the society,” he said and called on the attending doctors to be proactive in serving the needy.
President’s act denounced
ITANAGAR, Jan 14: The executive members of All Arunachal Pradesh Border Students’ Union (AAPBSU) have denounced the act of its president claiming that he has not consulted them for issuing press release along with other 15 organizations demanding stepping down of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki.
Saying that its union is a non political organization, they asked the 15 other organizations not to interfere in political matter.
Subroto Mukherji Cup Football Tournament
ITANAGAR, Jan 14: The 4th District Level Subroto Mukherji Cup Football Tournament of Papum Pare District concluded today at Rono Ground, Doimukh with GHSS, Doimukh emerging as the district champion.
The final match of the tournament was played between GHSS, Doimukh and GHSS, Ganga
in which Doimukh drubbed Ganga by 4 -
GHSS, Doimukh will represent the district in State Level. Principal, GHSS, Doimukh N. Riba handed over the trophies to the winning team.
Among others, DDSE Yupia, T.T.Tara, departmental officials, teachers, students and large number of public witnessed the final match.
APPCS coaching camp concludes
AALO, Jan 14: In all 46 students attended a Seva Bharati and Jnana Prabodini, Pune
conducted week-
West Siang DDSE Tumto Lollen had inaugurated the camp along with RSS Prant Pracharak Sunilji Mahanti. Maharashtra Circle Officer, Kiran Sawankar, Sales Tax Inspector Sunil Lahana, MBBS Assistant Commandant CRPF Dr. Sandeep Devkate were the resource persons.
A yoga camp was also organized by yoga expert Dhananjay Chetia from Yoga Nilayam Centre Guwahati as part of the programme wherein Deputy Director Industries, Gomar Angu and Vibhag Pracharak Siang, Kamesh Kumar and Rtd Deputy Commissioner, Gejum Ete attended. (DIPRO)
Mechuka Girls clinch CM’s Trophy
AALO, Jan 14: The girls’ team of Mechuka Constituency clinched both the football
and volleyball titles by defeating Basar and Likabali constituency respectively in
the finals of the three-
In men’s football, Aalo West defeated Basar Constituency by 5-
Later, Former Minister, Doi Ado gave away cash prizes of Rs. 50,000, 25,000, 7000
and 5000 to the winner, runners-
VKVians attend Utsarg Samaroh
ITANAGAR, Jan 14: A total of 224 students from VKVs of Amliang, Tafragam, Sunpura,
Jairampur and Roing attended ‘Utsarg Samaroh’, a specially designed three-
Addressing the students, she advised them to always keep their surroundings clean and participate in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan programme. Resource person Acharya Santoshji of Chinmaya Mission Chennai who conducted a workshop on ‘Transforming Indians to Transform India’ further lauded the VKVs for giving importance to value education apart from providing quality education.
The students will also be given academic tips for appearing in the ensuing CBSE exam 2016 by resource persons drawn from various VKVs.
The programme was also attended by Trustee of VKVs, Jatan Pulu and VKVAPT member R Krishna Kumar.
January 15
Editorial
Welcome sign
In the aftermath of Pathankot terror attack, India and Pakistan has exhibited lot
of maturity which is a revelation in itself. Earlier whenever Pakistan based terrorist
group carried out terror attacks in India, it use to create tension in the region.
Pakistan use to out-
Indian leaders did not issue any hostile statement despite deep sense of betrayal.
The attack took place just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lahore
to greet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Shariff on his birthday. Modi had put his
own image at stake by initiating peace process with Pakistan. India shared all the
initial evidence collected from the attack site with Pakistan. The Pakistanis also
acted swiftly on the evidence presented by India. Raids were conducted across Pakistan
and arrests were made. This is for the first time Pakistani establishment have shown
such promptness. In another welcome sign, Foreign Secretary-
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Readers’ Forum
Hitting the Base and the Superstructure: Yet another 9/11?
Dear Editor,
The terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 is significant because it fundamentally
questioned the prevailing sense of security and the political structures that had
been established to provide it. It can be well perceived that the attacks were directed
not just at physical targets but at representations of power. No building symbolized
the neoliberal economic world order better than the twin towers of the World Trade
Centre, and no building symbolizes the military might of the United States better
than the Pentagon. The White House, the target for a failed third attack, would have
been the perfect representation of political power. Can we, then, say that the brazen
attack at the Pathankot Air Force Base on the 2nd of January 2016 was a similar assault
on the military structures of India? The whole world had just stepped into a new
year when heavily armed Pakistani terrorists attempted to storm the Air Force base
with the obvious intention of destroying fighter jets and helicopters housed there
leaving a deep impact on the recesses of our consciousness. The shock experience
of both 9/11 and the Pathankot macabre can be linked to a fundamental breach of security,
for security had come to be associated with the integrity and sovereignty of the
nation-
The terrorist attack at Pathankot represents a different type of threat, one that
cannot easily be anticipated, nor prevented, through prevailing state-
The terrorist needs to publicize his attack. If no one knows about it, it will not produce fear. The need for publicity often drives target selection; the greater the symbolic value of the target, the more publicity the attack brings to the terrorists and the more fear it generates.
Since the rhetoric of terrorism is largely non-
Relations between India and Pakistan have been complex due to a number of historical
and political events. The tussle between the two states have been defined by the
violent partition of British India in 1947, the Kashmir conflict and the numerous military
conflicts fought between the two nations. Consequently, even though the two South
Asian nations share linguistic, cultural, geographic, and economic links, their relationship
has been plagued by hostility and suspicion. The recent attack has caused a nation-
Yours,
Vipasha Bhardwaj
Research Scholar,
Department of English
NEHU
Build it safer
Dear Editor,
An earthquake moves the ground. It can be sudden movement, but more often, it is a series of shock moves at short intervals, moving the land up and down and from side to side.
All building can carry their own weight vertically; so even badly built building can resist some movements, but building are not necessarily resistant to side to side loads, so it is important to take it into account during the structural engineering design and construction phase with some earthquake proof measure.
The extra weight produces great forces on the building and helps in collapse. The more weight there is and the higher the building, the stronger, the building and its foundation must be to be resistant to earthquakes. In lots of multi storey building, the floor and roofs are just resting on the walls held there by their own weight; it can result in a floor and roof falling off its support and crushing down.
When designing earthquake safe structure, the first consideration is to make the highest bit, the roofs as light as possible, this is best done with profiled steel cladding on light gauge steel zed purlins.
If it is flat floor, this could be made with a galvanized steel decking and solid insulation boards, and topped with a special membrance having slope of about 2 degree.
It’s your home, make it safer.
Yours,
Madhu Tok ,
Namsai
Solar Power
Dear Editor
With India’s population increasing steadily and rising living standards the demand for meeting its energy challenge in a sustainable manner is the pressing need. The need of the hour is to develop renewable energy solutions like solar power for sustainable & cost effective energy solution. Hope the union budget paves way with right policies to make India’s solar power dream a reality
Yours,
Karthik T.S.
Chennai
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