June 13
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ANYC reacts
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: Reiterating its resolve to go with bandh call, All Nyishi Youth Council (ANYC) today strongly reacted to the statement of Nyishi Elite Society (NES). The NES yesterday condemned the proposed 48 hours capital as illegal and urged the people to defy bandh call.
ANYC, one of the three bandh-
Stating that it was unaware of the fact/issue that the publisher of GK book was pardoned
by NES or any other organization and selling of the book stopped, the ANYC asked
who will compensate the damage done to the community by using the derogatory word
in place of Nyishi in the books, prior to that. ANYC also dismissed the NES’ statement
on the issue of land allotment to non-
Demand for distance education prog
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: The students Union of Government College, Seppa has appealed the RGU authority to introduce distance education programme in Govt College Seppa for the benefit of the students of the East Kameng district.
The union in a letter to the RGU registrar said that many students are deprived of pursuing higher education due to backwardness of the district. Though some students are of the district joining distance education programme at Bomdila and Itanagar, but fail to appear examination owing to various reason. Therefore, introduction of distance education programme in Seppa college will be beneficial for large number of students, it said.
Cancel transfer order: Union
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: Drawing the authority attention towards the school at Mengio,
All Mengio Students Union (AMSU) today requested the deputy director of school education to hold on transfer order of teachers serving in its area. AMSU said that schools are facing shortage of teachers and that granting transfer to teachers would double blow to the current academic session. Union also appealed the teachers to attend school and perform their duty sincerely as the academic session is beginning now.
Association demands fresh tender for road projects
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: All Arunachal Pradesh Youth Contractors Welfare Association (AAPYCWA) has demanded fresh tender for construction of Chambang to Phaa road and Lumba to Rayung road under NLCPR schemes in Kurung Kumey district. Association said that the present executing agency of the said projects have violated the NLCPR guidelines and fund were also misused. EEs of respective PWD division made payment before formation cutting of the roads, the Association alleged. The road formation cutting work is being carried out with total violation of the interim order issued by the HC in recent past, it further claimed.
It demanded immediate halt on the ongoing formation cutting works, termination of concerned officers and floating of fresh tenders for these road projects.
AEKSU declares district bandh
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: All East Kameng Students Union (AEKSU) today declared 12 hours East Kameng bandh on June 20 in protest against the district administration’s alleged failure to take action against land encroachment in the district including Seppa township.
The union said that it had submitted a representation to the DC on May 7 demanding prompt action from the district administration against the reported land encroachment in the district. But the administration failed to pay heed to its demand, it said. In its representation AEKSU had expressed concern over the massive land encroachment in govt land, particularly of government offices, quarters and general ground.
Negligence on duty alleged
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: Capital Youth Welfare Organization (CYWO) today alleged that medical
officers (doctors) in the various government hospitals are neglecting their prime
duties to serve the out-
NRHM official’s death mourned
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: The officers and officials of NRHM and the Directorate of Health Services, Naharlagun expressed shock over untimely demise of Gumde Kamki, District Computer Assistant (RI), Yingkiong, on June 3.
She joined NRHM in the year 2006.
All the officers and staff in a condolence meeting observed 2 minutes silence as a mark of respect to the departed and prayed her eternal peace.
BSNL strike
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: BSNL Employees Union, Arunachal Pradesh division will join the
nation-
Training prog. farmers
TEZU, Jun 12: A training programme on “Scientific way of planting of major fruits” was conducted at Alubari village by the Department of Horticulture on June 10.
A total number of 84 progressive farmers including Goan Burahs from Napotia, Alubari and New Alubari villages attended the training.
Some important methods on safe use of pesticides in agriculture, especially on fruits bearing trees and vegetables were taught to the trainees. DIPRO
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ITBP: A para-
‘No intrusion along Indo-
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ITANAGAR, Jun 12: There has been no intrusion along Indo-
There has been no intrusion by the Chinese Army and the border is fully secured, Yadav told this reporter in an informal chat in the Sector Headquarters, Khating Hill near here today.
The para-
“The difficult topography has never been a barrier for these ITBP jawans in performing their duties at an altitude of more than 18500 ft above the sea level,” he said. He, however, rued the non existence of proper road connectivity to border areas.
“We are regularly submitting proposals requesting the higher authority in the Centre
to improve road connectivity to border areas,” he said while informing that the force
has so far constructed 27 roads along the Indo-
Other problem pinching the forces deployed in border area has been the telecommunication.
INMARSAT has been the only mode of tele-
ITBP force, who are also known as Himveers, also takes up various social welfare activities in their areas of operation under its civic action programme in order to build a cordial relationship with local people.
It organizes medical camps, games and sports activities regularly to identify hidden talents, provides infrastructure to identified schools, helps poor students, the Commandant said, adding that few pairs of bench and desk would be provided to an identified school here which are being kept ready for delivery in the Sector Hq office premises here.
Besides these, ITBP Sector headquarter is also providing quality health services to the security personnel and general public as well.
There is a Composite Hospital with latest medical equipments and facilities in the
ITBP sector headquarter, Khating Hill. There are separate units for TB, Malaria and
other patients with various ailments. Almost all common medical tests, such ECG,
Hepatitis-
The hospital also imparts Nurses training. Presently, a batch of trainees from Arunachal Community College of Nursing is undergoing training in the hospital. It is hoped that the trainees, who are being trained in army style, would become human assets of the state in future.
The Sector Headquarters also has a bomb detection and disposal squad, disaster management team, who are always ready to render service at the time of need.
Meet on additional resource mobilization from tax and non tax revenue collection
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: Development Commissioner (Finance) Ramesh Negi has convened a high level meeting at Banquet Hall here today to discuss about the additional resource mobilization from tax and non tax revenue collection and the issue of tax deduction at source (TDS) etc.
Attended by all the senior government officers including Principal Secretaries, Commissioners, Secretaries, Head of Offices, besides officers from Accountant General (AG) Office, the meeting discussed in threadbare all the matters relating to additional resource mobilization from tax and non tax revenue collection by the various government departments, issue of tax deduction at source and reconsideration issues in AG office.
Addressing the meeting, Negi outlined the need for resource mobilization in the state. He said that Arunachal Pradesh has a small tax base because of its small and constraint economy and called to gear up the system through innovative measures to make the state come out of the current financial difficulties.
Earlier, Special Secretary Finance, Swati Sharma all highlighted the objective of the meeting. PRO
Employees demand review of Govt orders on arrear and LTC
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: While welcoming the Govt decision to release 7 percent dearness allowances with effect from January 1, 2012, the Confederation of Service Association of Arunachal Pradesh (CoSAAP) has opposed the Govt decision that “arrear DA from April to June, 2012 is to be drawn and deposited in GPF account during the month of January 2013.”
In a letter to the development commissioner, finance, the Confederation said the Govt oder to draw the arrear DA during January 2013 with a direction to deposit it into GPF account is an insult to the state Govt employees. There is no mention in June 2, 2012 office memo about mode of payment of DA arrear to the employees who do not have GPF or CPF account.
The confederation demanded review of the office memorandum issued on June 2 and effect payment of DA arrear in cash within June irrespective of having GPF account or not. For the employees having no GPF account, order should specify for payment of arrear DA in cash for all six month from January to June, 2012, it said.
The confederation also opposed the Govt office memorandum regarding LTC and appealed for review of the same.
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: Capital district administration today declared the 48 hours capital bandh on June 13 and 14 as illegal under section 144 CrPC. The administration also directed the bandh callers to abstain from any act that may affect right, liberty, safety and security of any individuals and may cause disturbance of peace and tranquility. Further administration directed the police SP Itanagar to take all necessary preventive measures under CrPC to ensure the safety of common people.
Bandh opposed
Meanwhile, All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) and Naharlagun Bazaar Welfare Committee (NBWC) today opposed the 48 hours capital bandh proposed jointly by three organizations in protesting against the government for allegedly not fulfilling their demands. ANYA said that bandh callers are unrecognized and self styled organizations, which according it, is politically motivated who intend to harass the common people and business community.
Such bandh calls badly affect the business community, the NBWC said and appealed the organization to withdraw the bandh.
Director hits back, clarifies the charges
ITANAGAR, Jun 12: The Director of School Education today said that the allegations made by Arunachal Pradesh Democratic Youth Association against him are unfounded and baseless.
The Association in a release yesterday alleged that DSE was involved in financial mismanagement during his tenure as deputy director of public instruction at Pasighat.
Hitting back at the association, director clarified that issue was falsely termed
as financial mismanagement rather it was theft committed by then cashier who absconded
with government cash from the office. He further went on to claim that a high power
inquiry body had thoroughly investigated the scandal and established him innocent.
He however admitted that as an off-
On the charge of illegal appointment of group C and D posts in department, the Director clarified that those appointments were made in consonance with the cabinet decision, with the government approval. He suggested the association to approach court of the law, if it thinks the appointments were illegal. Director further lamented that despite his repeated clarification the association goes on allegation without proper verification of the facts. He said the association might be working at the behest of some self interested individuals.
Tough survival of Ruksin ICDS project office
Correspondent
RUKSIN, Jun 12: Shortage of staff quarters for the Child Development Project Office (CDPO) of Ruksin ICDS become a major problem.
The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of Ruksin ICDS informed that lack of staff quarter for the field staff has become a major problem.
Not a single quarter has been allotted to the officials of the department, including me which is compelling me to stay at Pasighat, she said.
Ruksin ICDS project presently covers as many as 51 Anganwadi Centres, providing service
to 1972 beneficiaries of target groups including children and nursing mothers. Readymade
food-
Local people allege that the unruly peon does obey the instructions of the senior officers. He comes and go to the office at his will which has created an unpleasant atmosphere in the office. The newly shifted CDPO office remains closed for almost all days of the week due to absenteeism by the peon, who frequently goes on leave without any prior approval by keeping the office door closed.
I have to go for regular field visit to monitor the child development and women welfare
activities besides payment of old-
The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of Ruksin ICDS said she had informed the senior officers about the unruly conduct of the office peon, but no action has been initiated against him yet.
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Silver lining
Dear Editor,
I am happy to see the performance of Government Secondary School, Nginu. The school,
which was established in 1966, is situated in most interior Wakka Circle under newly
born Longding district. During last couple of decades the school continued to survive
and face grave challenges. However, the then primary school was upgraded to the middle
and again upgraded to secondary school in 2010 and since 2006 the school under the
guidance of capable headmaster in-
However, during my last visit in April, I was shocked to see that there was only eight staff including a peon and there was no proper infrastructure like desk, bench etc.
Therefore, I would like to request the higher authority to look into the various problems faced by the school so that more and more students get the benefit of education.
Yours,
P. Khiham
Itanagar
Pathetic condition of hostels
Dear Editor,
I would like to highlight the pathetic condition of the boys’ or girls’ hostels of
school children and how these hostels are used and maintained throughout Arunachal
Pradesh. Govt. of Arunachal has been spending crores of fund in constructing hostels
in nook and corner of the state so that school children of far-
Here, being a teacher I should appreciate the leaders, parents and students bodies
who demand for construction of hostels in their areas but how do their kids use the
hostel is a matter of concern. It is not digestible if any one supports the undesirable
activities of students saying that children who do not know anything. Here I am to
argue that students right from class VI are matured enough to judge what is right
and what is wrong, especially in Arunachal. Who are responsible for dilapidated or
pathetic condition of the hostels -
I being a teacher would like to advise the students to take care of the hostel they are residing in. I also like to request the parents to pay a visit to the hostels in every ten days and assist the headmaster and the hostel superintendent to maintain proper environment in hostel for boarders. The school authorities should be empowered to take some disciplinary measures against the boarders in case of violation of laid down norms.
Yours,
Nomni Pertin
Buddha Vihar Road, Margherita
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A social route to a green world
A cluster of organizations grouped under the banner of Asian Movement with the proclaimed
objective of defending rights has proposed a green road map of its own. Among the
major points in its charter are to create a system that is based on and promotes
equity, parity, solidarity and mutual respect among people and nations regardless
of gender, race and ethnicity, culture, capabilities and class. It advocated for
promotion of sharing of land, water, forests, atmosphere, eco-
This movement rejects the “Green Economy” as proposed for a number of reasons. The group rejects the notion of ‘Green Economy’, as it believes it does not contribute to redistribution of the ownership and control of economic resources and is premised on an inequitable and undemocratic structure where a few control a vast portion of resources.
In their letter, Movements call for re-
It calls for full recognition of the contribution of women to production and social reproduction and an immediate end to gender discrimination in the economy and in all spheres of society.