June 15
CASH REWARD STANDS
The cash reward of Rs 10 lakhs announced by the Arunachal Pradesh Police for giving information or clue leading to arrest of the assailant/s of Tongam Rina, Associate Editor of The Arunachal Times still stands. The identity of the informer/s will be kept secret. The informer/s may contact Capital SP at tele. numbers : 09436040006
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State employees to get enhanced DA
NAHARLAGUN, Jun 14: The state government on Tuesday cleared the additional dearness allowance (DA) of 8% over the existing rate of 72% to all State Government employees with effect from January 1, 2013.
The DA arrears will be disbursed in three phases in June, July and August.
The expenditure to be incurred for payment of additional DA will be met from existing
budget provisions of the department concerned in the current financial year ( 2013-
The revised rates of DA will be applicable to regular State Government employees only. DIPR
IAF team inspects site for ALG in Tawang
TAWANG, Jun 14: In order to locate a suitable site for the proposed Advanced Landing
Ground (ALG) here, a high level technical team from Indian Air Force inspected the
proposed site at Thrillam village in Lumla sub-
The officer due of Indian Air Force Wing Commander P Joseph of Air Force Station Jorhat and Sqn Ldr R Shiva Prasad of Tezpur expressed their satisfaction with the proposed site for the ALG in Thrillam. They will be submitting their preliminary inspection report to the Air Force authorities at the earliest for taking further necessary action.
Meanwhile, MLA Jambey Tashi and the PRI members requested the State Government to take up the establishment of the ALG as the site is found to be technically suitable. DIPRO
Yam to receive National Youth Award
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: Tilling Yam, daughter of Tilling Duri of Hong village, Ziro, Lower Subansiri district has been selected for National Youth Award by Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in recognition of her illustrious service in the field of indigenous medicines, their preservation and protection and for creating legal awareness amongst the masses.
The award will be presented at a function to be organized by the department of Youth Affairs and Sports, GoI at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi in first week of July, 2013.
The award carries a Silver Medal, a certificate and cash prize prizes.
She received the State’s Best Youth Award in 2010 and ‘district best youth award’
in 2007-
Medical camp conducted
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: Altogether 64 patients benefitted from the medical camp organized by the ASM and Gram Chairperson of 26 Tayo Anchal Segment Toku Aya and Khoda Yachum at Harak village of Lower Subansiri district on June 6 last.
The medical team, which consisted of six staff, was led by Medical Superintendent Ziro Dr Subu Habung.
Sangha Tagik elected K/Kumey ZPC
KOLORIANG, Jun 14: Parsi-
Tagik after being elected as ZPC stressed the need for strengthening the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the district and urged the Panchayat leaders to work hard to achieve the desired goal.
Deputy Commissioner Rajeev Takuk administered the oath to all the ZPMs and the newly elected ZPC.
The DC urged all the newly elected members to put all their effort and work for the people.
Hage Takka, DPDO and Yutan Sunya, CO (PR) were also present.
12 ZPM attended the meeting cum election. DIPRO
Animal health camp
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: An awareness cum animal health camp was jointly organized jointly by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), and Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary in collaboration with NGO Preservation and Promotion of Society (PPS) at Jia village of Lower Dibang Valley district.
A total of 74 livestock, including cattle, pigs and goats were vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
Dr. VK Sahgel, District Veterinary Officer briefed the farmers about the importance of livestock insurance and its benefits.
Subject Matter Specialist in Animal Science Dr. Dipankar Hazarika detailed the farmers about the steps they should take to prevent FMD.
EKSWCO writes to CE for maintenance of Bana to Seppa road
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: Reiterating its concern over the pathetic condition of road between Bana to Seppa, the East Kameng Social Welfare & Cultural Organization (EKSWCO) has urged for its maintenance.
In a letter submitted to the Chief Engineer, PWD, Trans-
Responding to the letter, EKSWCO has claimed that the chief engineer has assured of expediting the construction work of the road.
Orgs demand cancellation of ‘illegal appointments’
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Organization (APSO) and All Arunachal
Pradesh Youth Forum (AAPYF) have submitted a joint memorandum to the Governor demanding
immediate cancellation of appointments in B C D category posts under State Council
for IT and e-
53 persons were appointed in various posts under the Council without any advertisement and interview, both the organizations said in its memorandum and demanded cancellation of those appointments and filing up the same posts through proper interview. It further demanded CBI enquiry into the alleged illegal appointments.
Other demands of the organizations include eviction against all Govt land/quarters encroachment and punishment to the encroachers and checking against misuse of red light flasher. The memorandum also threatened to call Capital bandh on June 26 if their ‘genuine demands’ are not fulfilled.
Forum demands permanent fire station at Banderdewa
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: All Banderdewa Circle Anti-
In a representation addressed to the Chief Minister, the Forum said that Banderdewa is an important town at the gateway of Arunachal Pradesh capital. Apart from the Police Training Centre and large number of commercial establishments, it has one big steel processing industry and 3 petrol pumps, the Forum pointed out and advocated for early establishment of a fire station to prevent any unwanted fire incidents in near future.
However, the Forum expressed happiness over the installation of CCTV camera at Banderdewa check gate.
Death mourned
ITANAGAR, June 14: The All Mengio Educated Unemployed Forum and All Mengio Market Welfare Association have mourned the demise of Takam Tani who passed away on June 12 last at Dispur Hospital, Guwahati after prolonged illness.
Late Tani was the HGB of Sakiang Panchayat. He is survived by his two wives, three sons and four daughters.
In the condolence message, describing him as one of the most dedicated and prominent social worker of Mengio area it stated, with his death a vacuum has been created in the society which will be hard to fill.
At this hour of sorrow and grief, our tearful hearts goes out to the bereaved family members and we pray the almighty to give enough strength to bear the loss. We also pray for the eternal peace of the departed soul, it added.
“Case settled”
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: The case involving Kogam Bagang and Nich Tader, EE of Tali PWD Division has been settled/resolved amicably with timely intervention of Ziro ADC Yuha Tapu on June 10, claimed Bagang Welfare Society Capital Complex (BWSCC) Itanagar.
The core committee constituted with members from both Nich and Bagang to unearth the truth behind the incident claim to have found that neither of the parties had any intention to harm or tarnish the image of other party. The committee disclosed that “the main mistake was done by the predecessor of the present incumbent and other support staff of the department,” BWSCC said release said.
BWSCC Itanagar expressed gratitude to ADC Yuha Tapu and others who helped settle the case amicably within very short period of time.
Students stage dharna against school land encroachment
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: Students of Government Higher Secondary School organized a dharna
in front of their school, Itanagar from June 10-
The dharna was against the school authority of Government higher Secondary School, Itanagar and school land encroachment.
The students alleged that the school authority is charging huge amount of money from students as admission fee and other development fees.
The students further alleged that some individuals are encroaching the school land but the authority failed to initiate any step in this regard.
It appealed to the higher authority of education department and district administration to look into the matter immediately.
They also appealed to the heads of various government educational institutions of the state to collect reasonable and uniform school admission fees.
Mobile tower at Koyu, Korang demanded
Correspondent
PASIGHAT, Jun 14: Koyu-
Koyu EAC headquarters with more than 4,000 populations was established 20 years ago, and later on, another Circle Office was established at Korang but no development has taken place since establishment of EAC and CO headquarters.
Takir Kakki, the newly elected ZPM of Koyu Anchal Block, lamented that the people
of the area have been living a medieval life where there has been no all-
Though there is a full fledged Circle Office, Higher Secondary School and other department offices at Korang, the people are suffering a lot due to lack of telecommunication facilities.
Kakki, who recently met the BSNL General Manager in Itanagar, said that the manger had assured to erect mobile towers at Koyu and Koang at the earliest.
Extension of BSNL mobile network to Koyu and Korang areas was a long-
Koyu area is located at about 30 kilometer west of Ruksin.
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334 days have passed. The culprits involved in the July 15 attack on The Arunachal Times associate editor Tongam Rina are still at large.
News Impact
- Development oriented AOP 2013-
14 approved - Governor reviews development, law & order situation
- Candlelight procession to seek justice for Bomjen Gapak
- Water crisis hits Roing people
- Padma Shri awardee defies cancer to work for destitute
- NCP to initiate legal action against defector MLAs
- AATASU commits horrific blunder by alleging Arunachal of encroachment
- ASSET celebrates founder’s birthday with a message to save trees
- World Blood Donor’s Day
- 46th Dree Football Tournament
- APEDA organizes workshop on ECBC, S&L
Development oriented AOP 2013-
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: The State Planning Board today approved a pro-
The overall plan allocation for 2013-
It was possible due to the relentless efforts put in by the Chief Minister and his Team pursuing the State Government proposals in Govt. of India and highlighting the critical requirements of the people of the frontier State, said a release from Chief Minister’s Media Cell.
Addressing the meeting, Tuki, who chaired the meeting as the Chairman of SPB, said
that this was the earliest ever that the SPB meeting was held in the State. He added
that the timely approval of AOP would pave the way for timely execution of projects,
resulting in faster development. He elaborated on the thrust areas for 2013-
He stressed on consolidating the policies and programs initiated last year especially policies which bring direct benefit to the poor beneficiaries by providing them employment and enhancing their incomes. He also dwelled on revenue collection which was impressive last year primarily because of the string of measures that the State Government had initiated to increase revenue last year. He urged the departments to continue their efforts and maximise revenue collection this year as well in addition to checking avoidable expenditure.
He also emphasized quarterly review of progress of projects. He further highlighted that since the SPB meeting held in time, the departments will have sufficient time for qualitative and timely completion of plan schemes and projects. Tuki urged that quarterly monitoring of the Plan schemes must be undertaken by the Planning Department.
Earlier, Parliamentary Secretary (Planning) Nabam Rebia gave the welcome address wherein he urged active participation by all the members of the SPB.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister (Planning) Chowna Mein stressed on the need for promotion of income generating activities like tea and rubber cultivation and conveyed that State Government will strive to provide funds for all development oriented schemes proposed by the Departments. He also exhorted various Departments to restrict wasteful expenditure and increase government revenues.
An over all presentation on the performance of the State on social and economic parameters
was earlier given by the State Planning Secretary Ankur Garg, who also apprised the
members of the break-
Chief Secretary Hari Krishna Paliwal and Development Commissioner (Planning), Ramesh Negi also spoke on the occasion.
Departmental presentations on the AOPs were given by Commissioners and Secretaries
and after detailed discussions and modifications based on suggestions of members,
the AOP for 2013-
The meeting was also attended by all other ministers, and most of Parliamentary Secretaries,
Commissioners, Secretaries and Heads of all the departments attended this all-
Highlights
1. Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in Quality Education scheme with an outlay of Rs 100 Lac.
2. A new scheme, VIDYA with an outlay of Rs. 500 Lac approved for girl students
of Class-
3. Chief Minister’s Talent Award Scheme. Rs. 400.00 Lac has been allocated to School
Education Department for awarding cash award and Laptop to students as per eligibility
during 2013-
4. Provision of Sanitary Napkins with an outlay of Rs. 200 Lac for girl students studying in Government schools (Classes VI to XII) for better hygiene for girl students and for removing the barrier for girls to attend the schools regularly. Approximately 82,419 girl students will be covered under this programme.
5. Rs. 1300.00 Lac has been allocated to Higher & Technical Education Department and Rs. 3100.00 Lac to School Education Department for payment of stipend as per enhanced rate.
6. Rs. 25.00 Lac allocated for Arunachal Pradesh Krishi Karman Award for best performing farmers.
7. Rs. 513.00 Lac allocated for Chief Minister’s Agriculture Mechanization Programme.
8. Chief Minister’s Mission Mode Project (MMP) on plantation of Tea and Rubber crops.
Under this programme an amount of Rs. 500 Lac for tea growers and Rs. 1000 Lac for
rubber growers has been earmarked during 2013-
9. For Chief Minister Universal Health Insurance Scheme programme the benefit of insurance to be extended to 2.00 Lac families of the State for attaining the objective of ‘Good Health for All’ was approved. This scheme will endeavour to have a deeper and wider coverage than RSBY (Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana) and Arogyanidhi schemes of Government of India.
Other most important highlights of the AOP as approved were; Chief Minister’s Paryatan Vikaas Yojana (Rs. 500.00 Lac), Chief Minister’s Disability Pension Scheme (Rs. 50.00 Lac), Purchase of medicines through Deputy Commissioners (Rs. 600.00 Lac),School furniture’s through Deputy Commissioners (Rs. 90.00 Lac),Sports equipment through Deputy Commissioners (Rs. 36.00 Lac),Chief Minister’s Loin Loom Scheme, to promote local entrepreneurship and to preserve some of the rare beautiful Arunachalee handloom design. (Rs. 200.00 Lac).
Besides, AOP also approved funding for creation of new Police Stations at Chimpu,
Papu Nallah, Nitivihar, Jotey and Palin. Installation of CCTVs at all public places
and traffic points in the twin towns of Itanagar-
Governor reviews development, law & order situation
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma reviewed the State’s developmental activities and law and order scenario with senior officers including the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and Development Commissioner at Raj Bhawan here yesterday.
The Governor said that the State with small and manageable population has tremendous opportunity to develop at very high growth rates. The officials have to formulate ways and means and harness this opportunity through the best possible methods, he said.
Minutely noting the progress of developmental projects in the State during the meeting, the Governor advised the officials to ensure that the projects are implemented within prescribed time frame. The Governor exhorted the officials to keep their mind open to new ideas and innovative ways to meet the challenges posed by the changing trends in administration and governance.
The Governor, who had recently visited Changlang, Tirap and East Siang districts,
shared his observations with the senior officers. He asked them to take initiative
to instill sense of security amongst the people in trouble-
The Governor also expressed concern over low literacy rate in the state, particularly female and stressed on quality teachers and accommodation for teachers, especially for those who are serving in interior areas.
As Arunachal Pradesh is an agrarian state, the Governor emphasized on organic farming, double cropping and using latest technologies in agriculture and horticulture activities for better production.
While calling for protection of the forests, the Governor advised the officers of Environment and Forests department to involve all stakeholders at community level.
Earlier, State Chief Secretary Dr. HK Paliwal briefed the Governor on overall developmental scenario of the state with help of PowerPoint presentation. Progress of works in different sectors, including road, railway and air connectivity, water supply hydropower, and power sector were discussed. Health, education, forests, agriculture, horticulture and tourism sectors have also come up for discussion in the meeting.
The Chief Secretary also briefed the Governor on the progress of works under Prime Minister’s package in the State.
State Director General of Police KK Maheshwari later briefed the Governor on the law and order and security scenario of the State. PRO to Raj Bhawan
Candlelight procession to seek justice for Bomjen Gapak
ANSU temporarily withdraws stir after
Govt assures action within two months
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: Hundreds of student and civil society members from all walks of life took part in a candlelight march in Itanagar today evening seeking justice for the young teenager Bomjen Gapak who was killed by group of people in the heart of the city. Family members of late Bomjen led the rally from Hanuman Mandir, Ganga to Legi Complex.
Late Bomjen Gapak was killed by a group of people on the wee hours of May 27 last at Legi Complex here and the police are yet to make any headway into the incident.
The procession passed through police station and culminated at Legi Complex, the incident site, where the family members of the deceased addressed the gathering and observed a two minutes silence for the peace of the departed soul.
President ANSU Sikka Gapak, addressing the gathering while taking a dig at the security scenario of the state said the state government needs to wake up from its deep slumber.
“While we blame the police for not being able to control the deteriorating law and order of the state, we are also to be blamed for being part of a failed society,” he said.
“We also have to introspect ourselves, about what is it that is going wrong,” he added with anguish.
Meanwhile, the All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) has decided to temporarily suspend the agitation for two months after it was assured by the chief minister yesterday that all its demands would be fulfilled within two months.
ANSU’s demand include immediate arrest of the culprit involved in the murder of Bomjen Gapak, appointment of an independent Home Minister, CCTV camera installations at all key places and additional police station in the twin capital city of Naharlagun and Itanagar.
The Union will resume its agitation if the CM fails in his commitment to meet the charter of demands placed within these two months, ANSU further warned.
Water crisis hits Roing people
Correspondent
ROING, Jun 14: For residents of Roing town, water crisis is becoming an unending suffering. For three months, supply of muddy water sourced from River Eze irked the residents.
A mass rally was held on June 5 to protest over supply of murky water. Following the public protest, the Roing PHED department had set June 13 as deadline promising to supply treated water, thereafter.
The deadline expires, and citizens as promised are supplied treated water; but on timely basis. The water is supplied under the new time table with time slot of 1 hour every morning and evening.
This is, however, again causing inconvenience and discomfort to many residents. “We find it difficult to adapt to this new routine,” says one housewife. “We are used to 24 hours of supply of water.”
Many now feel the earlier option of 24 hour water supply was better. This is because; in many parts of the town the water supply has almost stopped. The water pressure has reduced drastically, causing decrease in quantity of water flow.
The district hospital in the town is hit hard due to lack of water. For lack of water, toilets in the hospital are loitered. “This season is particularly prone to diseases.
Without proper supply of water, imagine how doctors will attend to pregnancy cases,” lamented one citizen.
The reason for reduced pressure in water is the absence of pumping system in the water treatment plant (WTP). The town has only one WTP plant built in 2004 at estimated Rs 4.4 crore.
The elevation of the treatment plant provides all the needed pressure for water supply.
It is then pumped to four major water reservoirs or tanks -
Through this water tanks, an estimated population of 40,000 in the town is supplied 1.3 MLD of water every day. The total intake capacity of consumers in the town is estimated at around 1.3 MLD.
According to department officials, the water tank has the required capacity and pressure to meet the demand. But for poor networking of pipelines across the town, the water shortage still persists.
“Many households in the town have multiple water connections that add to improper distribution of water,” said the official.
Another reason for water shortage, the official points is lack of civic sense. “The required amount of water for one person is 40 litres a day. But due to excess wastage, water requirement increases twice or thrice. People keep their water pipeline flowing for hours. They do not install water regulators in their pipe.”
To check such wastage, and to regulate water supply system, the government has already constituted Village Water Supply and Sanitation Committee (VWSSC) for every gram panchayat.
But these village water committees are functionless. In most villages in the township, it is a common sight to see water pipelines installed outside the houses with water kept to flow for 24 hours.
Also aggravating the problem is the growing demand for metal scraps. Water regulators made of brass is their favorite.
However, in lower parts of the town -
No house can take multiple water connections and for any new connection, a person has to seek permission of the village committee.
Padma Shri awardee defies cancer to work for destitute
Utpal Baruah
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: For Padma Shri awardee Binny Yanga, a tribal woman in her late 50s, life means reaching out to the orphans and destitutes despite having been afflicted with cancer.
Yanga was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2007 and doctors gave her just six months, but not only did she live beyond the deadline, she continued to work for the Oju Welfare Association (OWA), set up by herself, which hosts 338 orphans and destitute.
Sitting in her office room of OWA, Yanga recalled, "I was numb with fear at what the doctors said. For six months I could not eat and sleep as fear of death haunted me all the time."
But gradually, she told PTI, the realisation dawned on her that since anyway she had to die one day, she would rather continue her work for the children of the lesser gods.
The Government of India conferred her with Padma Shri award in 2012 in recognition for her selfless service.
"The award is the outcome of my long 32 years of hard work for the upliftment of the tribal society in Arunachal. I am fully satisfied now."
She also received the prestigious Durgabai Deshmukh Award in 2000.
Yanga's parents were also social activists, a fact which probably influenced her decision to take up social work since her student life.
She formed the All-
She joined the first batch of women cadre under the Arunachal police in 1987 and the experience gathered there, where she closely watched the plight of girls, motivated her to set up shelter homes for such victims.
In 1979, she initiated a small Adult Education and Nursery centre in Naharlagun and shelter home for girls and victims of child marriage, forced marriages and the destitute.
This humble beginning finally grew up to become the OWA which she registered in 1988.
Now the OWA runs many educational and charity services, including Shishu Greh (orphanage) Crèche, maintaining 150 destitute children, Short Stay Home for 45 destitute women and girls, Working Women’s Hostel, Family Counselling Centre and Women’s Help Line.
The OWA also runs educational institutions for 100 poor boys and needy tribal girls at low literacy pocket of Seppa, providing free education, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya at Jang, Tawang for 100 girls, Secondary school affiliated to CBSE at Naharlagun for poor and dropouts and Vocational Training Centre with various trades.
Apart from these two organisations, namely State Resource Centre Arunachal Pradesh and Jan Shikshan Sangsthan, Naharlagun, sponsored by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, are also functioning under the aegis of OWA.
Talking about her future plan, she said that being a cancer patient and having realised the trauma and difficulties associated with the disease she felt the need of doing something for cancer patients in Arunachal Pradesh.
She is also the founder of the Himgiri Multi-
Yanga was also nominated as a member of the Steering Committee on Voluntary Sector, Planning Commission, besides being associated with various other bodies like the executive committee member of the National Literacy Mission Authority, Ministry Human Resource Development.
She is also a member of the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women and Country Women Association of India.
NNA felicitates Padma Shri Yanga
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: Nyishi Nyem Acham (NNA) has felicitated noted social activist Binny Yanga for being the first from Nyishi society to be honoured with Padma Shri.
Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women Chairperson Gumri Ringu, Vice Chairperson Radhika Chai and Member Meo Taku were also honoured and felicitated by the Nyishi Nyem Acham at Nyiku Niya Hall, Nyirub Jolly today.
NCP to initiate legal action against defector MLAs
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: Expressing strong resentment over defection of its five MLAs to ruling Congress Party in Arunachal Pradesh, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar has directed the party’s state unit president to initiate legal action against the legislators who defected to Congress.
“In light of Supreme Court’s verdict on four defected NCP MLAs to Biju Janata Dal in Orissa the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is duty bound to obey the verdict of the Country’s highest court, party’s Arunachal Pradesh unit President Kahfa Bengia said while informing that he has no option but to fall in line with the directive of the high command and move to Speaker’s Court for invoking necessary action against the defected MLAs.
“Such an order by the Apex Court will prevent the culture of ‘Aaya Ram Gaya Ram’ and repose a faith in the wisdom of the public, who elect their leaders on a party symbol and party manifesto for a period of five years,” Bengia said.
This far reaching judgment of the Court would also be applicable in case of defection by PRI leaders as well as councilors of the municipality, Bengia added.
AATASU commits horrific blunder by alleging Arunachal of encroachment
Tom Simai
JAIRAMPUR/JAGUN, Jun 14: With the prime objective of riposting All Assam Tai-
The day before yesterday, in one of the most ‘horrific’ blunder, without substantiating their claims with facts, eleven organizations of Assam headed by AATASU staged a 12 hours bandh, accusing Arunachal Pradesh of encroaching upon Assam’s territory.
The association’s blocked the commercial traffic plying through Jagun (main transits point between Arunachal and Assam) to Jairampur, Miao and Bordumsa.
AATASU claims the disputed area as Assam territory but the official record says, the boundary was jointly demarcated by Assam and Arunachal and comes within the Khatang Reserve Forest (Arunachal Pradesh) that shares its boundary with Tingkopani Reserve Forest (Assam).
Sources informed that AATASU were appraised by the local residents of Jagun about the already existing periphery between Assam and Arunachal, despite that the association went ahead with the 12 hours bandh tainting their own status as a reputed association and in the process soured the strong bond shared in this border region of Assam and Arunachal.
SDO Gautam Hazarika, Jairampur OC T Tayeng along with SDO Margherita (Assam) and Jagun Range Officer meet the agitators at 10th Miles (Assam) where AATASU handed two points memorandum to SDO, Margherita (Assam) demanding a ‘police outpost’ at the border point and evicting the encroachers from Tingkopani Reserve Forest (TRF). A verbal request was also made to SDO Hazarika to evict the encroachers from Khatang Reserve Forest (KRF) as they feared that the ‘particular community’ active within KRF might encroach upon TRF.
Earlier, on June 11, in a telephonic conversation, Agriculture Minister Setong Sena advised to hammer out amicable solution for the ‘impending’ agitation without affecting the affinity shared by the both side of the border.
Responding to Sena’s advice, Eastern Parliamentary Youth Congress President James Jugli interacted with the AATASU leadership in Jagun (Assam).
Jugli’s appeal of withdrawing the bandh was politely overruled by the AATASU leadership
stating that all the representatives of 11 associations belonging to far-
But when Jugli asked them to lift the decided 100 hours economic blockade, they agreed by staging 12 hours bandh instead of 100 hours economic blockade.
Later in the evening, Jugli who was instrumental in mellowing down the 100 hours economic blockade into 12 hours protest rally called upon Jairampur DFO S Mossang, who briefed him about the existing boundary between Khatang Reserve Forest and Tingkopani Reserve Forest which was demarcated in 2005 and informed that all the ‘activities’ was going on within Khatang Reserve Forest.
Sources informed that the ‘allegation’ made by AATASU is not only baseless but ridiculous because the Reserve Forest boundary they are referring to has already been jointly demarcated by Arunachal and Assam in 2005.
Revealing the root cause of such horrific blunder by AATASU, the source said that it is due to the ‘leasing (99 years) and selling’ of KRF land by ignorant villagers of Old Khamdu village under Jairampur circle to a certain ‘community’ of Assam with whom AATASU shares ‘bitter’ relation has been reason that provoked the uproar.
Meanwhile, in today’s emergency meeting, attended by public leaders, ZPMs and ASMs
of four circles – Jairampur, Manmao, Nampong and Rima-
It must be mentioned that the frailty of local administration and forest department has led to the encroachment of KRF in such large scale.
ASSET celebrates founder’s birthday with a message to save trees
WAKRO, Jun 14: Anu Shiksha Seva Trust celebrated the birthday of its founder Swami Sri Sri Anubhavanandaji with great joy conveying a strong social message. Anudin this year is dedicated to the Save our Trees campaign.
As a flag-
Guided by Sri Satyanarayan Mundayoor and Sri Bappu Deshmukh, an avid environmentalist
and conservation enthusiast, ASSET procured Prakti-
Earlier commemorating the happy occasion, Brig Rajwant Singh, SM, Commander 82 Mountain Brigade laid the foundations for Apna Power House and Happy Power House at the Headquarters of the Lohit Brigade in a simple function. The 20 KVA and 15 KVA Mahindra Powerol generators for the power houses were gifted by the Sat Bhavana Trust, Mumbai. The gift of light could not have been more in time as the area is battling with erratic power supply. The lines to this area run through the temperamental Kamlang forest and thus are constantly disrupted by heavy rains etc. Shyam Jai Singh, Trustee, Sat Bhavana Trust conveyed that the grace of Swami Anubhavanandaji is always there for Arunachal children. The Commander also lauded ASSET for its good work in the community.
In a related event, Subhash Takle of Jodhpur sponsored notebooks and other writing
materials for all the Apnes and girls of Wakro for the academic session 2013-
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: The State Health Directorate observed World Blood Donor’s Day by
organizing three in-
This year’s World Blood Donor’s Day with theme “Every blood donation is a gift of
life-
APSACS Project Director Dr. Dani Duri, in his keynote address, highlighted the importance of the day and stressed on promotion of safe blood donation.
APSACS Jt. Director (BSD) Dr. Riken Rina advocated for voluntary blood donation and said that one unit of blood can save four lives.
APSACS Dy. Director (Blood Safety) Dr. Nabam Budh, briefed on blood safety programme in the state and observed that the our state was lagging far behind the rest of the country in the field of voluntary blood donation. He called upon the various stake holders like the Blood Banks, NGOs and officials responsible at DHS to put in extra effort to bring Arunachal Pradesh at par with other states of the country in voluntary blood donation.
Kassar Valley Welfare Organisation Chairperson Madang Sonam also participated in the celebration and showed keen interest to organise blood donation camps.
Dr. Nabam Peter, Research Officer, DHS, Nahralgun who himself is a voluntary blood donor and donated blood 17 times so far emphasized the need for organizing more IEC activities on voluntary blood donation to remove the myths and misconceptions attached with blood donation.
Meanwhile, APSACS organized a mainstreaming meeting and voluntary blood donation programme at All India Radio, Itanagar was organized at AIR, Itanagar by APSACS today.
Speaking on the occasion, Project Director, APSACS, urged the youths to come forward and donate blood voluntarily so that no one dies for want of blood. He said that inspite of so much of advancement in the field of medical science there is no substitute for blood and there is no factory which can produce blood.
Dr. Budh highlighted the importance of blood donation and also explained why 14th June is being organized as the World Blood Donors Day. He also explained how a healthy person can donate blood thrice or four times a year.
Tashor Pali, Dy. Director (IEC) while emphasizing the importance of mainstreaming HIV/AIDS with AIR Programmes urged the AIR employees to continues effort of creating awareness on HIV AIDS through AIR to reach the people living in the far flung areas. He urged the AIR to take the ownership to create awareness on issues like HIV and Voluntary blood donations.
He also urged people to keep away from myths and misconception regarding Voluntary Blood Donation like blood donation will weaken a person’s health or if u donate blood to your wife she will become your blood relatives or if u donate blood to a dying person and if that person dies his spirit will haunt u. While rubbishing such myths and misconceptions he urged youth to come forward voluntarily donate blood as it is replenished within 24 to 48 hours.
CC Manlong, Station Incharge of AIR, Itanagar in his brief speech assured all cooperation AIR, Itanagar for disseminating through AIR to the rural as well as urban audience of the state.
Later, in the evening a panel discussion on World Blood Donors Day was organized at AIR, Itanagar where Dr. Duri, Dr. Budh, and Tashor Pali took part as panel of experts.
SLSC beat ZFC while ZCS thrash YCH
ZIRO, Jun 14: Last year’s defending champion Sojang Lapang Sports Club (SLSC) has
trounced Zeal Football Club (ZFC) by 1-
The second match of the day was played between Zamara Club Siro (ZCS) and Youngest
Club Hari (YCH) in which former defeated later by 3-
Yesterday, in first match Dolo Mando Football Club (DMFC) has defeated Zeal Football
Club (ZFC) by 3-
In second match, the Diibo Sports Club (DSC) trounced All Salang Sports Association
(ASSA) by 4-
On June 12, Laji Bogia Sports Club (LBSC) trounced All Salang Sports Association
(ASSA) by 3-
In tomorrow’s match Dolo Mando Football Club (DMFC) will meet High Definition Football
Club (HDFC) in first match while the second match will play between last year’s runner-
APEDA organizes workshop on ECBC, S&L
ITANAGAR, Jun 14: Workshops on Energy Efficiency Building Codes (ECBC) & Standards and Labelling (S&L) was organized by Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency under the aegis of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) here on June 12 and 13.
Road map to identify steps for implementation of ECBC in Arunachal Pradesh was discussed and it has been decided that a State Level Committee will be constituted to amend the ECBC to suit local and climatic conditions of the state, according to an official release.
An ECBC complaint building has a potential of reduction of 25% -
As per the resolution passed in the meeting of the 6th Power Minister’s Conference
held on February five 5 this year, ECBC is to be adopted by the State Governments
during 2013-
Under the Standard and Labellings Programme, room air conditioners, frost free refrigerators, fluorescent tube lights and distribution transformers upto 200 KVA have been made mandatory to have Star Labelling.
S&L Programme itself has potential to reduce overall energy consumption by use of such equipments/appliances by 18 billion units by the year 2013 and is equivalent to the avoided capacity addition of nearly 3000 MW.
The architects and engineers of various departments, including PWD, UD, DOP and APEDA present in the workshop were given a thorough insight into the technical details on ECBC and S&L programmes of BEE.
Girija Shankar, Assitant Energy Economist, BEE and Ashish Saraswat, Project Engineer, BEE were the resource persons.
G Subramanyam, Director, Siri Exergy and Carbon Advisory Services, Hyderabad was engaged by APEDA as a trainer for both ECBC and S&L prgrammes.
MLA cum APEDA chairman Kumsi Sisisow and Chief Engineer, Central Zone, Department of Power T Mara attended the inaugural and closing ceremony respectively.
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India's growth projected to rise
Risks from advanced economies have eased and growth is firming, despite ongoing contraction
in the Euro Area. However, the pick-
Global GDP is expected to expand about 2.2 percent this year and strengthen to 3.0 percent and 3.3 percent in 2014 and 2015, the report said.
According to the report developing-
"While external risks have eased, growth in these countries is unlikely to reach
pre-
According to the report, part of the resilience of global trade, despite the weakness
in high-
A confusing idea
Dear Editor,
This is in reference to a news item published recently in a section of local daily
wherein Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Ninong Ering reportedly said
that although Arunachal Pradesh comprises of 40 per cent of minority population,
the state could not avail various benefits extended by the Union Govt under minority
affairs aiming to provide basic amenities due to old 2001 Census report. The observation
of the minister has created confusion in the mind of many social thinkers including
organisation like Arunachal Law Students Union (ALSU). I am also confused -
The central Govt is pouring in huge fund for well being of the tribal people and these funds should be utilised judiciously for rapid development of tribal state. It should be used for employment generation, quality education, better health care in interior areas. But central fund in the name of minority in Arunachal is very much ‘unfit’ for Arunachal Pradesh. As per my observation this step will encourage settlement of Illegal Bangladeshi in Arunachal Pradesh as minority group.
I would also like to impress upon the state Govt that the members of parliament
of our state should work for the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh, not for
non-
Yours’
Nabam Akin Hina
Chairman, Education and Cultural
Development Society
Kimin
