July 24
MLA & Councillor inspect mid-
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: Local MLA Techi Kaso along with councillor of ward no. 12 Itanagar Yumlam Minu today visited government middle school ESS sector, Itanagar. The main aim of visit by MLA was to understand the problems being faced by students. During the visit MLA Kaso inspected the food being served to students for midday meal.
MLA and councillor interacted with the students, teaching staff and school management committee member. Later councillor Yumlam Minu apprised MLA of need for upgrading the infrastructure of said school. She emphasized on the need for constructing strong boundary wall to ward off any encroachment attempt and also appealed for sufficient posting of teachers.
APCC spokespersons participates in conclave
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: APCC spokespersons Hayeng Mangfi, Nabam Vivvek, Vishal P Nabam, Norbu Sonam and Likha Togu participated in the Spokesperson Conclave at All India Congress Committee, New Delhi on July 22 and 23. Over 200 spokespersons from various states participated in the conclave. The conclave was addressed by AICC vice president Rahul Gandhi.
Educational tour flagged off
ROING, Jul 23: The 2nd trip of educational tour to Guwahati under SC/ST Programme
of SSA District Mission of Lower Dibang Valley District was flagged off by EAC Kalyani
Namchoom and DDSE in-
Altogether, 43 students of Class VI -
Properties worth lakhs gutted
ROING, Jul 23: An SPT House of Nung Langkam, a widow of Bolung Village was completely gutted down at around 4 am on July 20 last.
The cause of the fire is not known. The fire has completely burnt down all the household
articles including kitchen items, and other house-
House gutted
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: A dwelling house owned by one Kholi Pekhi of Lower Jumi Village
under Kakoi circle was reportedly gutted down on July 21. All belonging of the house
including a TVS bike were reduced to ashes. The fire reportedly broke out around
12 noon. Meanwhile All Kimin-
Cleanliness drive
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: Informing that on July 9, the people of Layang village of Kurung Kumey district voluntarily conducted a cleanliness drive in the premise of the upcoming Polytechnic College, the Polytechnic College Development Committee, Layang has urged the state government to expedite the process of setting up of the college.
The gathering of the people for the drive is testimony that they are very much curious about the institute coming up in the village and we hope that the government after knowing this will expedite the process, it said.
WRD to upgrade surveillance system
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: Taking serious note on reported extortion notices served to various staffs, the water resource department has decided to upgrade the surveillance camera (CCTV) which installed in office to thwart any extortion. The decision came after an emergency meeting convened at office chamber under the chairmanship of the chief secretary on Monday. The department also resolved to install alarm system in the office corridors.
HC order
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: The Gauhati High Court, Itanagar permanent bench in an order passed on July 18 has urged the state respondents to furnish the information whether NIT Dt 24.3.2013 has been given wide publicity or not through the newspapers and whether it was given in website or not.
While hearing the Writ Petition (C ) no 525 (AP) 2013, filed by one Soma Yangfo regarding
the tender bid pertaining to construction of inter-
Union demands Gynea doctor
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: All Sagelee Students Union (ASSU) demanded for posting of gynae
doctor at community health center (CHC) Sagalee. ASSU claimed that ill-
NEDWS, West Kameng, celebrates 64th Van Mahotsava
BOMDILA, Jul 23: To commemorate the 64th Van Mahotsava, a mass tree plantation programme under Bomdila Forest Division was organized by North East Development Welfare Society (NEDWS), West Kameng at T Gonpa Colony, New Bomdila yesterday.
The NEDWS members and local people planted around 500 saplings of various varieties which included pine, Bhupi etc in and around the surrounding of the Gonpa premises on the occasion. The Society had earlier organized mass plantation at various villages of West Kameng district, which included Nafra, Jerigaon, Ditchik, Naku & Pedung.
On the occasion, West Kameng DFO P.M. Tripathi expressed happiness over the plantation and awareness programme carried out by NEDWS and hoped the Society will continue such social programme.
West Kameng NEDWS president Gautam Khangriju spoke and revealed its plan and programme.
Distribute PDS food grains according to system
SEPPA, Jul 23: In a move to streamlined the distribution of PDS food grains in East
Kameng district, the Deputy Commissioner Tarin Dakpe directed the private and Co-
He urged the FPS holders to distribute monthly quota of BPL & AAY rice under direct supervision of respective administrative officer, BPL and AAY rice shouldn’t be less than 30 Kg per beneficiaries per month with no extra charge.
He also directed the outpost administrative officers to submit monthly stock position regularly by the 1st week of the following month. DIPRO
BJP demand creation of municipal secretariat
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: The BJP Arunachal Pradesh and the 3 party councillors of the Itanagar municipality in a joint meeting held here yesterday demanded the State Government for early creation of separate Municipal Secretariat.
The meeting presided over by the BJP state president further urged the state Govt to issue gazette notification for the various chairman of Municipal Wards Committees and to notify various urban programmes.
It further said that the Govt should clarify on revenue sharing policy between municipal bodies and state Government for effective functioning of the municipal body. The meeting was attended by BJP Municipal councillors and senior party leaders.
Former minister reacts
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: Reacting to the news item regarding pathetic condition of the Mebo-
"Since then it is the mandated duty and responsibility of my successor who should
have taken up all allegations/grievances with the appropriate authorities for early
repair and completion of the culvert, roads, bridges etc. keeping the general interest
of the public on priority," Tayeng said while responding to a news item -
While appreciating Lenzing Pertin's effort in highlighting the problems and woes of Mebo area, Tayeng, however, said that "senior leader of his stature should focus on the ways and means to tackle the developmental problems of the area at his level instead of dragging and tagging my name into the failures of my successor." He further appealed one and all to desist from release of any news item that may misguide and send a wrong message to the people.
In the news item the former minister was also reportedly criticised for keeping mum on the burning problem of Mebo area.
Claiming that the all the line departments had started evading him since he had lost election, he said "It is feared that my involvement in any initiative may rather bring negativity to the present authorities and leadership of Mebo. So, maintaining silence all through the years from my side should pave an opportune moment to the present leadership of Mebo to further the cause of development of Mebo area."
Female sterilization camp
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: A female sterilization camp was organized by District Health Society,
Yupia at CHC Doimukh on July 22 to mark the World Population Fortnight celebration.
The camp was inaugurated by Tana Yayo, ZPM Doimukh block in the presence of Tao Padumi,
ASM Village Sangrik-
A total of 22 beneficiaries were registered for sterilization, out of which 11 women
benefitted. An exhibition on family planning with the slogan “Chhota Parivar-
‘Stop earth cutting’
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: Claiming that earth cutting by some individuals at Gandhi Colony commercial area, Papu Nalah, near Naharlagun has resulted in flash floods affecting the whole Barapani area damaging public property, the Barapani Welfare Committee (BWC) has appealed the Capital Complex DC for stopping the earth cutting in the area.
In a complaint letter addressed to the DC, while informing that the persons involved in the earth cutting had assured them of protection wall to ensure safety but they are yet to construct the same, it asked the DC to direct them to construct the protection wall.
Native people oppose helipad extension plan
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: The people of model village Naharlagun registered strong protest against the state government’s planning to extend the existing Helipad for aircraft landing.
In its representation to the district administration which was submitted by Zilla Parishad Member Techi Tolu, the local people stated that the government’s plan to acquire the land for the extension of helipad would affect the local people. It claimed that the people of model village had donated enough land to the government for the extension of town since the establishment of the capital city.
Expressing apprehension that extension of helipad would deprive the villagers for construction of buildings and devalued its land; it appealed the district administration to shift the existing helipad to safer place. Earlier the department of land management had announced via local daily to acquire land for aircraft landing ground, release added.
News Impact
Now, DA decides to file case against prez/gen. secy of bandh calling orgs
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: In a move that could have far-
Capital DC Sanjay Goel informed that the decision has been taken against the All Nyishi Youth Association Capital Complex Unit on the basis of FIRs received against damages caused to GoAP properties during the last capital bandh.
Moreover, cases would be lodged against individual names for defying the GoAP directive against bandhs and causing damages to properties under appropriate sections of law.
Such action, including recovery of losses, would be applicable across the state,
the DC pointed out. He said only non-
Legal steps are being initiated over damages caused to and encroachment on GoAP properties, the DC added.
One nabbed with foreign made pistol
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: A team of Itanagar police has nabbed a person with foreign made pistol yesterday night in Capital area.
Acting on a tip-
The Police recovered one USA made 7.65 mm calibre pistol, bearing No. 172 from his possession. A regular criminal case under Arms Act has been instituted against the criminal and investigation is on.
Ensure regular power supply: Siram
PASIGHAT, Jul 23: Accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Srivastava, Chief
Councilor (PMC) Denong Tamuk and officers, the Education Minister Bosiram Siram visited
the main and APP colony power houses on Monday and took stock of power generation
and distribution system. The engineers of electrical and hydropower departments
updated the minister and appraised about various problems like less generation of
power, Aalo-
During the inspection, the DC Srivastava informed the minister that irregular power
supply crippling the normal life in Pasighat. It has affected the routine office
works and business activities and severely hampers studies of the students. Massive
tripping in Aalo-
Later the team while visiting the Fish-
Immediate re-
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: Youth Welfare Association Chongkham demanded the administration
to re-
Alleging dereliction of duty, the Association, in a memorandum to Chongkham EAC,
demanded immediate suspension of the Officer-
Meanwhile, Socio-
Army takes serious note of Doimukh incident
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: The army authorities, who had initially tried to shield 4 army personnel involved in a burglary incident at Doimukh on 18th July, has now termed the incident as unfortunate and a rare aberration.
In a statement issued by Press Information Bureau (defense wing) government of India based at Tezpur, army stated that Spear Corps with headquarter at Dimapur has taken serious note of this incident and accordingly an inquiry has been ordered, to bring out the facts and to establish that military protocol and ethics were not violated by these Army personnel.
Further they added, “If found guilty, these individuals will be dealt with strictly
as per established Army disciplinary norms.” It is reiterated that such incidents
are unacceptable in the Army, which has zero tolerance for such acts. Spear Corps
with headquarters at Dimapur assures the local people of their continued support
towards achieving even greater peace and prosperity in the state and the region.
This statement comes a day after Doimukh Students Union had taken strong exception
to the claim of army that their personnel were only acting on a tip off about presence
of anti-
ZPM urges Navyuga to complete bridge project
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: Miti Libang Tayeng, Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) of 3 Meka Anchal Block under 42nd Dambuk assembly constituency has expressed concern over recent report about Navyuga Engineering Company (NEC)’s threat to withdraw from ongoing Dibang bridge project. In a press release issued she urged the company not to make such haste decision and continue the work as this bridge project is of immense significance for people of Dibang and Siang.
“I believe there might have been some misunderstanding between company officials
and local citizens. Such misunderstanding can always be resolved amicably after
discussion. The development work should not be disturbed. I appeal both local citizens
and Navyuga authorities to thrash out the differences so that bridge is constructed
without any hassle in the future,” stated ZPM. Further she added, “the local authorities
should also ensure that officials of Navyuga feel secured to continue the work. If
any anti-
‘Let your reading benefit the community’
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: “You are fortunate enough to have such a good library in your area.
Let your reading benefit the society you live in,” said D Riba, EAC, Wakro while
addressing a gathering of reader-
He lauded them for putting up a spirited display of reading, recitation and skit.
Complementing the library volunteers for their all-
Earlier, he gave away the annual awards to the library activists. The prizes were
awarded to dedicated library volunteers and reading campaign activists, creative
writers, eco-
Speaking on the occasion, Pritty Nayil, Chairperson, Women’s Welfare Committee, Wakro and herself a patron of Library, warmly applauded all the awardees and appealed to the parents to encourage their children to inculcate good reading habits.
Sharing his recollections of the library movement, Chairman, ASSET, urged the activists and readers to draw more and more new friends to take up reading.
Earlier, the coordinator, Lohit Youth Libraries read out the messages of patrons,
including a poem on libraries by Nabanita Deshmukh, teacher-
Little Ranjan Kr Rai, (class 3), the youngest reader won hearty applause from the EAC, for his regularity and keenness in reading.
The reader activists gave a scintillating display of how they can train new readers.
Longding police seizes suspected opium
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: Longding Police seized suspected opium worth Rs.9,000 from a person at Longkhai village today.
Acting on tip off, Longding Police launched operation against opium sellers and consumers at Tissa area under Longding Police Station today and recovered the suspected opium smeared on cloths along with instrument/implements used to consume opium from the house of one Ponglai Wangsa, 42, of Longkhai village.
A case has been registered in this connection at Longding Police station under NDPS Act, Deputy SP Bomto Kamdak informed in a release.
The SP sought people’s full cooperation to check opium menace from the district.
AMSU denies allegation, lodges complaint against NECL
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: All Mishmi Students’ Union (AMSU) has lodged a complaint with Officer-
Describing the news item published on July 21 issue of this daily as false, baseless and an attempt to tarnish the image of the union, AMSU said that none of the members of the union (AMSU) had any kind of dealing whatsoever with the said company in any manner.
“Dibang Valley, including the Dibang Bridge Project does not even fall under the catchment area of the union’s legitimate activities. As such, the project does not cause any concern us in any maaner,” the complaint letter to the OC said, while demanding strict penal action against the company under appropriate provision of the law for leveling such unfounded allegation against the union.
The company had alleged extortion, threatening and blackmailing by the members of the union without any substantial evidence by the officials of NECL pertaining to the project Dibang River Bridge Construction, AMSU claimed in a release.
TEZU, Jul 23: Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department, Tezu organized a one-
The Regional Exotic Pig Breeding Farm Loiliang, Deputy Director Dr. D. Longri while addressing the 34 trainees emphasized on more active involvement of the local people in agricultural and allied activities like livestock rearing to improve their standard of living at local capacities.
The District AH & Veterinary Officer, Tezu Dr. H. Tama gave an insight into the recent development in the field of livestock breeding. He encouraged the trainees to go for artificial insemination of their livestock mainly cows which will help in high milk production. He also explained in details about the many benefits of the artificial insemination.
The DIO (EZ), Dr. Karma Dorje also addressed the gathering and asked them to co-
The HGB K Kri and ASM T Tulang appreciated the officers of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department for taking regular stock of animal health.
The training was concluded after a practical demonstration and a short presentation on artificial insemination technique by Senior Veterinary Officers Dr. Chhinjo Meyor, and Dr. S. Gogoi.
A mass vaccination programme was also carried out on the same day covering more than five villages under Danglat and New Danglat areas.
Altogether, 989 animals were vaccinated with FMD, HSBQ and Swine Fever vaccines. DIPRO
AAPSU team meets DSE, demands adequate teachers
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: An All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) team led by its vice president (admn.) Likha Takar today met the Director of School Education (DSE) and discussed with him various problems faced by schools of East Kameng district due to acute shortages of teachers.
The union submitted a memorandum to the DSE demanding adequate teachers in GHSS, Seppa, including two PCM teachers, (JTs), one English, two Science and Mathematics teachers for class IX.
Claiming that GHSS, Seppa has been facing acute shortage of teachers since last three years, AAPSU demanded the authority concerned to solve the crisis within twenty days.
According to DDSE Kata Rangmo, AAPSU said, the crisis is a result of massive transfer of teachers from the district without reliever.
Blaming the state government for the entire crisis, AAPSU urged to rationalize the distribution of teachers in every district of the state to improve the quality of education.
The apex students’ body of the state urged the district administration to strictly monitor the functioning of schools and take action against the teachers, who are irregular.
AAPSU also demanded the authority concerned for proper implementation of Right To Education (RTE) in Arunachal Pradesh.
ITANAGAR, Jul 23: Guru-
‘Ashadh Poornima’ known nationwide as Guru-
Speaking on the occasion, Gyati Rana of Indigenous Faith and Culture Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) stressed on the importance of ‘guru’ or teacher in the life of an individual for society, who becomes the role model for the upliftment of the values for the growth of the healthy civilization.
Pradeep Joshi, state organizing secretary of RSS Arunachal Pradesh, stressed the role of dedication and the selfless activities on which RSS has been working since its inception in 1925. The Bhagwa Dhwaj or saffron flag stands for sacrifice, serenity and eternity. He gave innumerable examples of services rendered by the Swayamsevaks during the recent Uttarakhand flood crisis which has thousands causalities.
Youths, students and women from different walks of life participated in the Guru Poornima celebration.
Guru Purnima was celebrated by the VK Arunjyoti, Daporijio recently at V K Arunjyoti centre, Daporijo.
Jumni Ligu, LEO, Nagar Pramukh of V K Arunjyoti, Daporijio spoke about the importance of Guru Purnima and urged the Karyakartas and students to respect the Gurus who guide all towards the right path in life.
Similar functions were also organized by V K Arunjyoti Karyakartas at Donyi-
- Now, DA decides to file case against prez/gen. secy of bandh calling orgs
- One nabbed with foreign made pistol
- Ensure regular power supply: Siram
- Immediate re-
arrest of fled UTPs demanded - Army takes serious note of Doimukh incident
- ZPM urges Navyuga to complete bridge project
- ‘Let your reading benefit the community’
- Longding police seizes suspected opium
- AMSU denies allegation, lodges complaint against NECL
- Animal fertility camp
- AAPSU team meets DSE, demands adequate teachers
- RSS celebrates Guru Poornima
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Impact of climate change
Millions in South Asia face a grim future marked by disastrous weather events, hunger and disease.
In a just released report, the World Bank has observed that the wages of climate change are already being paid by people around the world, hitting its poorest the hardest. The report notes that "South Asian countries and its poorest people are at the highest level of risk."
As evidenced by the recent Uttarakhand deluge, the combined effect of rising temperatures, extreme weather events and increasing sea levels is taking a serious toll on the beleaguered economy of South Asia. "The lives and livelihood of millions of people in the region is at stake," the report warns. "The bad news is that such impacts will continue to intensify".
Threats to populations across the region will arise not only from a gradual change in temperatures and sea level but also from increased climatic volatility, including fiercer floods, droughts and storms. The fourth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says that, "Climate change caused by rapid urbanization, industrialization, and economic development will compound the pressures on natural resources and the environment."
Glaciers in the Himalayas could melt at even faster rates triggering monster storms
and driving up mortality from diarrhea, which is associated with floods and droughts.
The report predicts that water resources within the next two to three decades are
likely to decrease by as much as 30% in South Asia by mid-
Questionable appointment
Dear Editor,
Few months ago many teachers were appointed in Raga area under SSA without conducting any interview. There was no any formal notification against the post lying vacant. No one knows on what basis this kind of illegal appointment is being done? It is assumed that more than 30 candidates have been appointed as SSA teachers, some in for the post of A/T and some for J/T. The question that arises in the mind of everyone is how on the basis of waiting list appointments are being made? If appointment is being done on the basis of waiting list as claimed by them then where is the name of waiting list candidate in recent appointed SSA teacher list? Why concern authorities of our area kept hiding several vacancy posts where as there are many waiting list candidates? Why concern authority did not conduct an interview? Why they did not publish any advertisement against vacant post in local dailies? There are several candidates who have already attempted several times, many even qualified in written test but they are yet to get job. Now the concern authority of Raga area appointed many teachers without conduct of any interview and appointment is being done internally on the basis of favouritism and in injustice manner.
If there were several posts lying vacant why they waited so long? If it is newly created post why they did not publish any kind of advertisement? This appointment is totally illegal and I appeal all the intellectual, educated and enlightened people of Raga area to open up their eyes from long slumber and let’s join hand to fight against this kind of corruption. The silence of All Raga Area Student Union (ARASU) against such illegal act is questionable. I also appeal Arunachal Law Student Union (ALSU) and All Lower Subansiri District Student Union (ALSSU) to take this issue as serious account and appeal higher authority for cancellation of illegal appointment of SSA teachers and publish fresh advertisement for conduct of an interview against vacant post as early as possible.
Yours,
Bei Tach
Itanagar
RD Joint director is illegally appointed
Dear Editor,
After going through news item published on 21.07.2013 by one Lokam Kani, BDO Damin
cum self style President of Arunachal Pradesh Block Development Officers Welfare
Association ( APBDOA ) and others regarding appointment of Joint Director ( Agri
& Allied) in Rural Development Department, we the BDOs expresses shock and surprise
to see their statement in the paper. The statement made in their appeal letter addressed
to President ALSU by self style president of APBDOA is baseless and done for their
vested interest without knowing pros and cons of the department. Soon after appointment
of Joint Director ( Agri. & Allied ) there is no peace and cold war is going on inside
department, as a result it hampers the day to day functioning of the departmental
works. Besides, there is no association called BDO association in Arunachal Pradesh.
There are many corruption cases lodged against Mr. Lokam Kani, BDO Damin by the public
of Kurung-
Yours,
Kompu Dolo, Itanagar
Nibya Taya, Doimukh
Chagam Dolo, Seppa
Mariyang town faces encroachment heat
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily I would like to ventilate my sentiment against unauthorized occupation of Govt. land at Mariyang especially Solung general ground and helipad.
It is a fact that the unauthorized occupation of Govt. land by the public mainly
started in the year 2001 -
By the year 2011-
Every individual whoever may have occupied Govt. land illegally are known to each other within Mariyang Township. We also know why they are not evicted. Only the reasons for not evicting them are due to the inefficient administration and undue favour shown to relatives. In view of above, I ardently request to the higher authorities to take immediate action and if no action is taken then remaining people who are waiting for law to take action will start to occupy the Govt. land and ultimately Mariyang town will be the land of 100% private person.
Yours
Orik Ngupok
President
Yamme Valley District
