June 07
News Impact
- Outgoing VC foresees bright future for RGU
- Dibang Valley remains cut off for 5 days
- ‘Sainik School in Arunachal soon’
- Siram highlights priority agenda in education sector
- Governor urged to intervene in construction of border area roads
- Fund shortage hits safe drinking water supply
- Yuva Drishti kicks off
- Determination and will power-
- main mantra for Arunachalee woman achievers - AVP training camp concludes
- Misuse of official power alleged, while SI refutes the charges
Rescued Slow Loris released on World Environment Day
ITANAGAR, Jun 06: The Slow Loris which was rescued from Pasighat township some days ago was released back into the abode of endangered animals ‘D. Ering Wildlife Sanctuary’ yesterday on the eve of World Environment Day celebration at Pasighat.
The Slow Loris scientifically called ‘Nycticebus bengalensis’, ‘Lajuki Bandor’ in Assamese and ‘Besung Raaye’ in Adi was released by the officials of D Ering Wildlife Sanctuary led by DFO T Mize after crossing the flooding Siang River by fighter boats. The animal climbed into a fruit bearing tree and started eating as soon as it was released,’ informed Kalen Panggeng Range Forest Officer, Borguli Range.
Awareness campaign on TSC concludes
ITANAGAR, Jun 06: District Water Sanitation Committee (DWSC) under PHE Division Yupia, has conducted Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) in collaboration with the NN Charitable society (NNCS) at Sakiang on June 3.
On the occasion, resource person and NNCS Field Coordinator, Henge Rame urged the local people to adopt proper household latrine and cautioned that open defecation invites innumerable diseases.
Richa Sangcha Farmers Club President Nabam Dopung called on the community to make sure about the proper output of the TSC scheme and suggested that involvement of PRI leaders is necessary for proper implementation of the project. Adding that, there should be no any discrimination by the implementing agency while proving TSC scheme to local people. He also said that the department concerned should involve the community for proper implementation of the project.
The programme was attended by HGBs, GBs, and PRI leaders and from different farmer’s club and SHG leaders.
They urged the department concerned for immediate start of the IHHL mission and also urged the state government to add some amount to the existing amount for construction of IHHL.
With this programme, entire villages of Papum Pare district were covered under awareness campaign on Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC).
World Environment Day
ITANAGAR, Jun 06: Banderdewa Forest Division celebrated the World Environment Day by planting trees and distributing saplings among the villagers at their door steps.
A vehicle carrying seedlings ran across the villages and colonies at Banderdewa and distributed seedlings among the people and encouraged them to plant more trees to save the environment. The shopkeepers and other roadside vendors also shown keen interest on tree plantation. The villagers took utmost interest to plant aesthetic trees of Gulmohar in their hamlets.
At Kimin and Doimukh, public were seen queued to receive seedlings from the range headquarters.
While distributing seedlings, the officials also informed the public of the punishment under Wildlife Protection Act for the offense of killing, transporting, possession, consumption of wildlife meat, articles etc., informed DFO, Banderdewa Forest Division Tasso Sira.
Enquiry demanded
ITANAGAR, Jun 06: Bongte ASM under Palin circle has appealed to the Rural Development Minister to constitute an independent enquiry against alleged misuse of MGNREGA and SGSY fund in Sangram and Dui GPs under Palin circle.
In a complaint letter addressed to the minister, the ASM Toku Dellum alleged that
the Palin BDO incharge had misused over Rs 8 lakh MGNREGA fund during 2009-
Equipped with RTI papers, the ASM further said that guidelines were also violated
while implementing the SGSY scheme during 2010-
Anti-
ITANAGAR, Jun 06: Anti-
The launching ceremony of the month-
District Medical Officer (DMO) Dr. N. Ninu along with the NVBDPC staff spoke about various malaria preventive measures such as use of mosquito nets, DDT spray etc. The DMO advised all present to impregnate their bed nets with insecticide to prevent mosquito bite.
Panchayat leaders, all the GBs and public attended the awareness programme.
BSNL staff stage dharna
ITANAGAR, Jun 06: The members of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Employees Union Arunachal Pradesh today staged dharna in front of BSNL head office Itanagar in favour of its demand for leave travel concession (LTC), leave encashment and medical without vouchers, among others.
The union said that many executive and non-
Meet to revive Officers Club
TEZU, Jun 06: Lohit Deputy Commissioner RK Sharma convened a meeting to revive the defunct Officer’s Club at Tezu today.
Describing the importance of revival of the Officers Club, which has been remaining defunct since long, Sharma said that the Club was opened to cater to the recreational needs of the officers as well as develop a cordial environment and better understanding among the Government officeers serving in Tezu.
The meeting opined for framing a new committee and rules and regulations for the members. They also discussed on recreational activities in the Club. DIPRO
AR, Police nab NSCN (K) cadre
ITANAGAR, Jun 06: Assam Rifles (AR) along with Arunachal Pradesh Police personnel
apprehended a hard-
A well planned joint operation by AR and APP personnel was carried out in Deomali
on the intervening night of June 5 which led to the apprehension of self-
One Chinese hand grenade, one combat uniform and extortion note were recovered from
the cadre. The slain NSCN (K) cadre is son of Jowang Lawang of Namsang village under
Deomali sub-
Apprehension of the cadre has not only dented the morale of the cadres but also gave a major blow to the extortion racket being run by cadres of the NSCN faction in Deomali, according to an Army release.
Unannounced checking
ITANAGAR, Jun 06: A team of officers from office of the Deputy Commissioner, ICC Naharlagun, DAO, Yupia, Directorate of Health Services, Naharlagun and Police personnel conducted an unannounced checking of trading license/ food license in the capital complex from Chimpu to Banderdewa recently.
During the checking, many shopkeepers were found running their business without trading license/food license and notice have been issued to those shopkeepers and also imposed penalty for illegal trade practice.
The administration advised the shopkeepers to get their trade licences renewed and cautioned that legal action will be initiated against such shopkeepers on expiry of the date of the notice. Checking drive will continue at regular intervals in near future, it added.
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Outgoing VC foresees bright future for RGU
Taba Ajum
ITANAGAR, June 6: The outgoing Vice Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University Prof David R Syiemlieh sees bright future for RGU in years to come. Professor Syiemelieh has left RGU after being appointed as member of the prestigious Union Public Service Commission.
In an exclusive chat with this journalist hours before leaving the RGU campus, Prof
Syiemlieh stated that if everything goes as per 12th Plan, the university will attain
excellence in terms of academic environment and infrastructure development. “RGU
has great plan for the future. Being central university, it is getting excellent
support from the central government. In recent months, we carried out recruitment
drive for faculty and non-
On the question of RGU failing short in compare to other central universities of
the country, the out-
“RGU is a small university as compared to other central universities. The issues and concerns of RGU are quite different from that of others. We need to give special attention to these issues and concerns,” he added.
He expressed the need for paying serious attention to the college education system in Arunachal. “We need to give utmost importance to college education. The quality of education needs to be improved at college level, so that our children get maximum exposure, which will make them ready for life ahead. Introduction of semester system examination in college will go a long way in this regard,” said Prof Syiemlieh.
Prof Syiemlieh said he will cherish every moment of his stay in Arunachal. “I enjoyed
my eight month stint in Arunachal. The unity in diversity and rich tribal tradition
of Arunachal has amazed me. My only regret is that I could not travel around the
state during my stay as most of the time I was pre-
Further Prof Syiemlieh added that he is leaving RGU with heavy heart. “I was beginning to feel at home. But in life they says everything happens for good and therefore I believe that my appointment as UPSC chairman will have store something good for me. However I will continue to keep track of every new development happening at RGU. This university has special place in my heart,” said Prof Syiemlieh. His last words to RGU students were, “Be true to oneself, work hard and success surely will follow.”
Dibang Valley remains cut off for 5 days
Anini, Jun 06: Landslide and soil erosion triggered by heavy downpour over the last
couple days caused major damage to Anini-
Incessant rain also snapped road communication between Anini-
According sources, the BRO OC has assured to make the road through for vehicular traffic by June 10.
The Jindal Power Company Ltd has also engaged its earth moving vehicles in restoration
work at Etalin –Anini road on request of Deputy Commissioner Abu Tayeng, who is personally
monitoring the restoration work. However, the shortage of machinery in a 100 km stretch
of road from Anini to Ethi -
The DC today marched on foot along Anini – Roing road starting from Kadali to Punli village to take stock of the landslides and personally assess the quantum of damages.
Earlier, the DC inspected the reported defect in the recently launched AMBOLI Bridge and observed minor erosions in one of its abutments. Instructions have already been given to the BRO for corrective measures. Meanwhile, the DC expressed concern that delay in restoration work would disrupt in regular supply of PDS items causing artificial shortage in such items and other essential commodities.
Further, erratic mobile phone service and non-
‘Sainik School in Arunachal soon’
NEW DELHI, Jun 06: The road to a prestigious Sainik School in Arunachal Pradesh is opening up thanks to the ardent pursuance of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki in every possible forum, particularly with the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Army.
Calling on Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh here today at South Block Tuki,
while wishing the 59 year-
Gen Singh, who had earlier paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister at his official residence in Itanagar while holding the charge of Eastern Command, assured his commitment to the proposal. The Army Chief had already accepted the proposal in principle during his last meet with the Chief Minister over lunch.
Tuki expressed optimism that with Gen Singh as the Chief of Army Staff the dream of having a Sainik School in Arunachal would be at last fulfilled.
There are 24 Sainik Schools in the country so far. In the North East only Assam and Manipur boasts of a prestigious school each.
During the course of discussion with the new Chief of Army Staff, who had taken over
the mantle hardly a week ago on May 31 last, the Chief Minister emphasized on improving
connectivity in the border areas of the state. He impressed upon the General that
connectivity was urgently needed not only in the field of surface communication but
also air connectivity as well as tele-
Lamenting on the sluggish progress of road projects by BRO in the state, particularly in strategic border locations, Tuki urged the Army Chief to intervene and make the BRO work to the expectations of the people. He also suggested the General to impress upon the BRO to outsource some roads that it is undertaking in the state. This, he observed, would lessen the burden on BRO and allow other reputed and competent companies to finish the projects on time.
Gen Bikram Singh, who has a first hand experience of the region, appreciated the concerns raised by the Chief Minister. He assured his cooperation in all aspects and welcomed similar suggestions and proposals from the frontier state. He also appreciated Tuki for being the first Chief Minister in the country to call on him after assuming the post of Chief of Army Staff.
Meanwhile, to a request made by the Chief Minister, the General green-
Political Secretary to CM Bamang Tago and other officials of the State Government accompanied the Chief Minister. Media Cell, CM
Siram highlights priority agenda in education sector
NEW DELHI, Jun 06: Education Minister Bosiram Siram gave emphasis on high priority area in education sector in both Education Ministers conference and the 59th meeting of Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) held in New Delhi on June 5 and 6 respectively.
Participating in both the important meetings, Siram highlighted the issues concerning
the protection of State Reservation Policy in Common Entrance Examination for Engineering
Programme starting from 2013. The minister also emphasized on immediate recognition
to the private B. Ed Colleges in the state, up-
Highlighting the flagship programme being implemented in the state, the state Education Minister called for broad band connectivity across the State for expansion of knowledge and effective ICT implementation in Higher Education sector. The people of Arunachal Pradesh are grateful to the Central Govt for making the state a hub of national flagship programme under education sector, Siram said while speaking on agenda note such as National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, Modal School under PPP, Sakshar Bharat Mission, community college, UGC regulations on prevention of discrimination and establishment of Ombudsman.
Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal, who presided over both the meetings, expressed satisfaction over the progress made in education sector in the state. Sibal assured that the state reservation policy shall be fully protected for admission in IIT, NITs and IITs. Siram also assured to extend full support in implementation of CABE decision in the state.
T. Taloh, DSE, B. Yirang, DEE, V. N. Sharma, SLO and D. K. Chaturvedi OSD (Edn) accompanied Siram during his hectic activities in New Delhi.
Governor urged to intervene in construction of border area roads
ITANAGAR, Jun 06: All Tagin Students’ Union and Taksing-
The union and ASM alleged that the road construction work from Limeking to Taksing started 15 years back but till today there is no progress in the said work. The road construction work being carried out by BRTF/BRO is progressing in snail pace while in other side of the boarder, infrastructure development is progressing rapidly.
Due to absence of road communication in the area, people are facing lots of hardship in this strategically important area.
It further alleged that BADP schemes are not properly implemented in border area. There are altogether eight passes/border tracts in the area and all the border tracks are lying in deplorable condition due to lack of maintenance.
Sometimes the local porters used to repair wooden ladder, log and hanging bridges
on porter tracks without any financial assistance as the concern authority is not
taking up the maintenance works, they said. It further alleged that Indian Army
is not carrying out there duty sincerely in Rijala-
Fund shortage hits safe drinking water supply
Correspondent
RUKSIN, Jun 06: Non sanctioning of fund against a number of extension schemes is badly affecting the drinking water supply under Pasighat Public Health Engineering Department (PHED).
Some new schemes for extension of the existing water supply in rural areas were submitted by the department but the authority has not yet sanctioned the same leaving the department to bear the brunt of public ire for water shortage at different parts of the district, official sources said.
The assistant engineer of PHED, Pasighat sub-
Clarifying a recent allegation of water shortage at Pasak village, Paloh said that Pasak being a new hamlet of Bamin Bilat village has not been covered yet under the exiting water supply project. However, the department has submitted proposal to provide water supply facility in the village which is yet to be sectioned.
The engineer further informed that lack of staff quarter at Bilat section office is hindering the smooth maintenance of water supply in the rural areas. A section officer (JE) has been posted in Bilat section but there is no accomodation facility for him.
ITANAGAR Jun 06: Yuva Drishti 2012, a 3 days state level leadership development programme organized by Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress kicked off this evening with over 250 elected leaders from various parts of the state participating in the programme.
Youth leaders from Indian Youth Congress (IYC), faculty members from Jawaharlal Nehru Leadership Institute (JNLI), master coaches from Meghalaya, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh are also attending the programme. Speaking on the occasion, Agriculture, Horticulture Minister Setong Sena said that workshops are steps towards solving and understanding the problems faced by the people and finding a solution to the problems by leaders. The state will benefit from this training programme, he said.
Leadership is the other coin for responsibility. There are many challenges that need to be faced before becoming a true leader, he said. One needs to correct himself first before trying to restrict and control others. One needs to understand the problems of the common masses, Sena added.
He praised Rahul Gandhi’s initiative to impart leadership training to the youths for the betterment of the Congress party. The system of election process is very good one as there is, in fact, no loser and everyone is accommodated. This needs to be introduced in the village level to bring about a positive outlook towards the system and to keep the community together in one ideology.
In the coming elections we need to stick together and work in united for the Congress Party. In the coming Panchayat elections your leadership and strength will be tested. Youths will become the watchdog of the party, he added.
“Youths should push for quality leadership in the state. Your road to leadership is in its starting point. One should not hurry but rather work with the party to bring about a change for the common masses. If we follow Congress ideologies, one needs to go to the grassroots level,” Sena said.
Tomorrow’s Arunachal belongs to youth and keeping that in mind the youths should not encourage any kind of wrong precedent to take place. Party centric culture needs to be developed as well, he added.
Sena voiced against the bandh culture which is becoming a regular phenomenon in the state capital.
Lokam Tassar called upon the youths to work for peace and tranquillity in the state besides bringing awareness on the ill effects of drugs etc.
“Youths need to work for the betterment of the party and discipline needs to be maintained. More women youths need to participate and be a part of the youth Congress team to bring about positive change,” he added.
He contributed few amount to APYC fund for utilizing it in emergencies like fire accidents. He stressed on judicious utilization of such fund.
Arunachal Pradesh in-
Determination and will power-
Amar Sangno
ITANAGAR Jun 06: The recent success of Arunachal women in state competitive and joint entrance examinations has proved that Shakespeare’s famous soliloquy in Hamlet’ “frailty thy name is woman” is fatal flaw for them and it should be rather ‘determination thy name is women’. The state women are on its echelon, in terms of success and sheer determination. Women’s domination over the men can be easily seen in the recently concluded Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission Examination and Arunachal Pradesh Joint Entrance Examinations where the top positions were secured by Shania Kayem Mize and Habung Yarang respectively.
Apart from Mize and Yarang, another lady, namely, Obang Taki has broke the jinx of tribal belief that male are more stronger than female. Taki has cracked the Indian Engineering Service (IES) Examination conducted by Union Public Service recently. She is the first lady IES from the state.
When asked by this correspondent Taki revealed that her father who died in car accident was her source of inspiration. She dedicated her success to her late father. However, she said that her unwavering will and sheer determination was the driving force for her success. She further twitted that any person guided by its sheer determination and strong will, would achieve its goal at the end.
Hailing from Panggeng village under East Siang district, Obing did her schooling from Jonai Jubilee Model School in Assam. Disclosing the reason for opting civil engineering; she said that she also wanted to contribute her share in nation building.
Apparently, Arunachal women are rising from its phoenix, outshining men in every field and empowering the women in the male dominated society state like ours.
Itanagar, Jun 06: Arunachal Vikas Parishad (AVP) conducted 10 days State Level ‘Pragat
Varg’, advance training camp for its workers who had undergone ‘ Parichay Varg’,
introductory Training camp of 5 days at their districts and have been devoting their
time and energy for the socio-
AVP had conducted 20 Parichay Vargs at various districts of Arunachal Pradesh where more than 1000 workers participated. These workers are given training to develop their personality, leadership quality, cultural values, and to educate them about the dangerous design of western cultural invasion. Yoga, pranayama, physical exercises, games, story telling, patriotic and traditional song competitions, intellectual discourses were the various activities to impart the desired virtues in the participants who have to lead the society in future keeping themselves away from politics.
So far, 3 Pragat Vargs have been conducted in 2010, 2011 and 2012 at Doimukh, Namsai and Pasighat respectively. 54 workers from 11 districts of Arunachal Pradesh were participated in the recently concluded ‘Pragat Varg’ at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya at Pasighat.
Atul Jog, Organising Secretary, Kalyan Ashram North East Zone and Krishna Bhide, Joint Organising secretary of the Region, Tam Takia, General Secretary, AVP, Amir Tatin, Joint Secretary, AVP, Oshong Ering, senior citizen and retired officer and Oyin Moyong, Joint Secretary, Donyi Polo Yelam Kebang were the main resource persons who have conducted classes for the trainees.
Otel Komut, veteran Social worker and General Secretary of Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP), Onyok Pertin, President, AVP East Siang, Kaling Dai, Secretary, AVP, East Siang, Tajom Tassung, General Secretary, Central Donyi Polo Yelam Kebang attended the valedictory function among others.
Arunachal Vikas Parishad has been doing tremendous work in the socio-
Misuse of official power alleged, while SI refutes the charges
ITANAGAR, Jun 06: All Arunachal Pradesh Contractors Welfare Association (AAPCWA) Lower Subansiri District Unit president Subu Lento has urged the concern authority to initiate departmental enquiry against Ziro Police Station SI D Singpho for allegedly abusing the official power.
Lento in a written statement said that he went Ziro PS on June 2 in order to enquire about a complaint lodged against one of his friends and introduced himself. However, the police officer got irritate with his introduction and rebuked him by misusing official power, Lento claimed. He further said that he had to come out of the PS to avoid “unnecessary argument” as the SI got angry. However, Lento said, he was forced to come back at PS and later illegally confined behind bar for three and half hours. The AAPCWA district unit president also demanded termination of the said SI within 20 days for smooth conduct of the enquiry against misuse of official power. Lento further claimed that he was forced to write an apology.
When contacted, SI Singpho clarified that he was not aware of the designation of Lento as he did not introduce himself as the president of the district unit of the Association, entered his office without permission and forced him to release the person accused, who was yet to be arrested. The SI further said he informed Lento about official formalities, urged him to produce the accused and file a bail application before the OC, PS Ziro for his release. But Lento insisted him for the same, began to misbehave and obstructed him from doing normal duty, Singpho claimed. The police officer further said that Lento threatened him with dire consequence when he asked Lento to go out and wait for the OC. Lento was confined as precautionary measures, Singpho said adding that he (Lento) was not forced to write apology.
An open letter to Education Minister
Dear Editor,
The KGBVs (Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas) are centrally sponsored schools under S.S.A. In the past few years, the salaries of S.S.A. teachers in the government run schools have been enhanced to a considerable level in multiple phases by your esteemed office. However, the staff salary of KGBV has not been raised even once till date. We, the staff members of KGBV are serving with utmost sincerity since the first day of our appointment despite these unparalleled hardships and meager salaries.
This, Sir, is to remind you that on 28th December 2010, you had publicly assured
us to enhance the KGBV staff salary. A year has already passed but your promise remained
as a distant dream for us. Hence, apart from re-
With this view, I humbly request you to kindly look into the matter with due seriousness and do the needful for which we will remain ever indebted to you.
Yours,
Moken Loyi,
General Secretary,
KGBV Teachers’ Association,
East Siang District,
Right approach
Dear Editor,
I heartily welcome the initiative taken by our Chief Minister Nabam Tuki for pursuing
the Jindal Steel and Power Limited for establishment of a polytechnic, a multi-
It is indeed a great news for the entire people of the 25th Raga Assembly constituency. At the same breath, I would also like to appeal and urge the Chief Minister and local MLA to look into the grievances of the people living both in upstream and downstream area of the Subansiri Middle H.E. project, Tamen.
I would like to request the local MLA and CM to take all the concerned people into confidence before taking any major decisions regarding the Subansiri middle H.E. project.
Yours,
Nido Terin
Tamen.
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The role of women in sustainable development
The role of women in the society as driving force in enhancing sustainable practices can not be denied. Today, women’s involvement in governance and their ability to influence lifestyle at household level is widely recognized world over.
A UN Women report, The Centrality of Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
for Sustainable Development, highlights, gender equality, empowerment and participation
of women are integral for achieving the three pillars of sustainable development-
Gender empowerment furthers the achievement of social justice and welfare. It also helps to achieve population control, heightens food security by moulding consumption patterns and accelerates economic growth and poverty reduction. Empowered women can also play a pivotal role in promoting the use of traditional knowledge for advancing environmental sustainability and strengthen their community’s ability to adapt and innovate in response to climate change.
However, while there is a growing realization about these inter-
Given the impact of environmental changes on women's lives and women's potential to play a positive role, it becomes very important to involve women actively in this shift towards a greener world and integrate a gender perspective in reaching the goals of sustainable development.