June 30
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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Former Advocate General of Arunachal passes away
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: Former Advocate General of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, Nagendra Nath Saikia, passed away at 7.55 pm on June 27 at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, at the age of 83. Born in Golaghat, he was a Senior Advocate of the Gauhati High Court, Guwahati; a former Advocate General of Nagaland and Advocate General of Arunachal Pradesh for two times.
Apart from this, he was former president of Gauhati High Court Bar Association; former
President of the Rotary Club of Guwahati; vice-
The senior advocate’s death cast a pall of gloom among the legal fraternity. His
last rites at the Nabagraha cremation ground at Guwahati on 28th June was well-
Acquired land for TAH handed over
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: Clearing the deck for construction of Trans-
The certificate of acquired land for following segment were handed over to highway
department, Segment 4 (Khodaso-
‘Activate flood monitoring cell’
ITANAGAR, June 29: Sensing the onset of monsoon which could possibly wreak havoc in the state, Water Resource Department Secretary G. Ete directed the chief engineers of western and eastern to activate flood monitoring cell at Headquarter, circle and district level. The direction came after conducting a review meeting of the WRD on Friday. Ete also directed subordinates to conduct sensitization and workshop especially in flood prone area of Arunachal Pradesh.
KVK training for livestock owners, farmers
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: Livestock owners were advised for timely vaccination of their animals to avoid diseases like foot and mouth (FMD) in a training program conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Upper Subansiri at Riddi village on June 27.
Inaugurating the training, Program Coordinator (KVK) Dr. Deepanjali Deori explained in details about FMD and advised the farmers to vaccinate their animal to avoid the infectious disease.
Subject Matter Specialist in soil science and fisheries discussed about the production
and use of vermin-
Death mourned
ITANAGAR, June 29: The 21st Koloriang People’s Forum has mourned the demise of its adviser and former ASM Dare Potum who passed away at his residence at Papu Nalah yesterday following brief illness.
In a condolence message, terming his death as a loss for the 21st Koloriang constituency of Kurung Kumey district and Nyishi society as a whole, it offered condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
Legal awareness campaign
ITANAGAR, June 29: The Papum Pare district legal services authority organized a legal awareness campaign on availability of health care services including mental health at CO’s office premise at Banderdewa today.
PR leaders and GBs of the locality attended the programme.
DMO Papum Pare Dr S Ronya, Senior Psychiatrist Dr NA Namchoom, EAC Yupia Likha Tejji, CO Banderdewa Pama Bagang and Legal expert Tania Kipa were the resource persons on the occasion.
Hong Dree Football Tournament
Semifinal line-
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: The semifinal line-
Miring Manni Diko Sichusi Club (MMDSC) beat Hibu Punyo A-
Bullo Khoda scored both the goals in 4th and 26th minute for MMDSC. Punyo Pugang
of HPAT reduced the margin to 1-
Earlier, the winning goal for SCBT was scored by Takhe Pugang in 12th minute.
Miring Manni Diko Sichusi Club (MMDSC) and Kago Narang Tallo Budhi Football Club (KNTBFC) will lock horn with each other in the first semifinal tomorrow while the second semifinal match will be held between “A” and “B” team of Sambu Club.
ACWU supports ANYACC demands, bandh call
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: Arunachal Construction Workers Union (ACWU) has supported the various demands of All Nyishi Youth Association Capital Complex unit and its proposed bandh call on July 11.
Coordination meeting of resourceteachers & IE volunteers held
SEPPA, Jun 29: Inclusive education (IE) is the noblest intervention under the SSA programme under which the differently able children has some right and grow themselves, said Kata Rangmo, DDSE in a coordination cum review meeting of Resource Teachers and I.E Volunteers at Seppa. He also said that henceforth the attendance and Data of CWSN collected by Resource Teachers and I.E Volunteers should come to district level through BRCC/CRCC to district I.E coordinator and review meeting will conducted in last week of every month.
Coordinator I. E Kacha Tajo while welcoming all the RTs and I.E volunteers in meeting reviewed all and presented progress report in detail about the activities related to inclusive education.
The Resource Teachers and I.E Volunteers sought timely release of honorarium during the meeting.
KVK West Siang and ICAR Basar scientist visits WRC field
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: A team of scientists and SMS from KVK West Siang District and ICAR Basar along with staff of the line department visited and monitored the different farmers field at Doji Jelli and Darka areas yesterday.
The team monitored the different fields and observed that the problems in rice were due complex reasons. The team termed the causes as nutrient deficiency symptom and insect infestation in the root system.
The team observed that farmers are drastically using herbicides (glyphosate) in the bunds between the plots of paddy field which is not recommended and encouraged by the experts. The team also observed that the dose of the herbicide is also not properly applied which will drastically affect the soil structure in the long run.
Later, the team interacted with the DAO, ADOs and AFAs at DAO’s Office, Aalo and suggested the control measures and requested to take up the necessary action.
Forum asks for garbage dumper
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: The All Banderdewa Circle Anti-
In a letter submitted to the director, urging for providing garbage dumper/tipper for the area said, the incessant rain for the past few days is causing inconvenience in cleaning up of garbage and other waste materials.
LPWCCC felicitates meritorious students
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: The Leporiang People Welfare Committee Capital Complex (LPWCCC) felicitated the meritorious students of the area in a function at Naharlagun today.
The felicitated students were Nabam Pumin (81%) Humanities and Nabam Muni (73.8%)
Science in AISSCE-
Giving away the certificates, Zilla Parishad Chairperson of Papum Pare district Nabam Aka emphasized on the qualitative education to compete in today’s competitive world.
She further appealed the parents to guide their children in the right direction so that they understand the real meaning of education.
Chairpersons elected
SEPPA, Jun 29: Anchal Samiti chairpersons and Gram Panchayat Chairpersons of 07-
Tara Singhi, Dili Rimo and Gyano Taku were unanimously elected uncontested as Chairpersonship
of 07-
Social service
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: The Pachin Welfare Committee (PWC) had conducted a social service by repairing the hanging bridge connecting Pachin Colony and D Sector Naharlagun on Saturday. The social service was initiated by the local MLA Techi Kaso and Ward Councillor Techi Rupa. Committee appealed to the concerned authority for construction of permanent bridge saying that bridge is an important location for communication. It said that bridge was constructed way back in 2002 and till date no repairing has taken place, a release added.
Repair of damaged road sought
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: The Dokum Colony Welfare Committee has urged the state government to repair the damaged colony land and the road.
In a letter submitted to the chief minister, the committee while informing that the colony land as well as the road was damaged by the incessant rain on June 25 night causing a lot of problem for the people, it requested for repairing the flood damaged road from SP office to Dokum colony.
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349 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
Follow the principle of an institution, Sanjoy says AAPSU
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, June 29: Urging the members of All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU)
to follow the principle of an institution, Lok Sabha MP Takam Sanjoy said “Organization
without principle is a dead organization”. He was speaking at two days programme
of AAPSU office shift in-
Exhorting the AAPSU members to be careful from being misused by anyone, Sanjoy urged them to avoid any sort of misunderstanding and if they exit then he advised solve them for the betterment of the organization.
Raising serious concern over emerging of various associations/unions, he added that
to much inflow of money in socio-
Expressing solidarity to AAPSU leaders, North East Students’ Organization general secretary, Sinam Prakash Singh said the launching of the AAPSU website is a big achievement for the organization as it will help people to know about different works done by the members.
Speaking about the influx of illegal migrants, Singh said that it is a serious issue, as it hampers the integrity of the indigenous people. “For the last few years NESO has been doing its job sincerely to sort out the issue and had many discussions with the central government,” he said.
While appreciating the meet, political secretary to chief minister, Bamang Tago said that it is an encouragement for the students to be united and stand together. He also expressed concern over the establishment of new unions on daily basis.
While addressing the gathering, AAPSU president Kamta Lapung said “development of
school and college infrastructure and welfare of students is the first and foremost
priority of the organization.” The union’s priorities will be introduction of computers
up to the secondary level, reconstruction and renovation of schools, introduction
of sociology, commerce and science steams in all affiliated colleges of RGU, he said.
The union will leave no stone unturned to fight for the permanent solution to inter-
Lapung said that the union will continue to oppose the issue of permanent residential certificate (PRC) until it is resolved.
He also submitted memorandum to MP Takam Sanjoy for proper negotiation with the political leaders of other states for the Arunachalee students being targeted as a victim there. He also requested to the state Govt to enhance the students' stipend.
During the programme mementos were presented to the former AAPSU presidents and young martyrs as a respect.
Later General Secretary AAPSU Biru Nasi and AAPSU Finance Secretary, Suraj Tayam expressed full dedication towards strengthening and oneness among all its members and vowed to continue its fight for the welfare of the people of the state and for the betterment of the students community of the state.
Later, a football match was played between present and former AAPSU leaders to encourage
the youths towards sports and say no to drugs. The present AAPSU team was led by
president Lapung and MP Sanjoy was leading the former AAPSU member team along with
NESO general secretary Singh and Bamang Tago. AAPSU eleven beat the former AAPSU
eleven by 2-
The programme was attended by members of apex body, district students' union members along with school students.
No double benefit at a time: JSM
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: Janajati Suraksha Manch (JSM) has appealed both the Central and State Governments to take all necessary measures to ensure that no citizen will get double benefit under reservation policy and any schemes of the Government.
Holding a threadbare discussion in a meeting here today on the reported statement made by the Union Minister of Minority Affairs that minority constitutes 40 per cent of Arunachal’s population, the Arunachal Pradesh unit of JSM informed that so far, the State Govt has issued Minority Status Certificate to only 20 persons.
“It seems from the Union Minister’s statement that the Buddhists, the converted Christians and the Muslims with suspected nationality will be enjoying the benefit under minority package,” the meeting observed. But, facilities for the minorities to those people will be contradictory to the Constitution as one can not enjoy double benefit at a time, it said.
Buddhists and Christians have been enjoying the Schedule Tribe status and its benefits since independence, it said.
The Manch appealed to the State Government to set up a separate counter to surrender the Scheduled Tribe certificates of those who wanted to avail the benefits given to minority groups and produce the list of minorities as and when required.
Another demand of the JSM was re-
All participating members in the meeting unanimously endorsed the issue to Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) to take up the matter with authority.
The meeting was attended by prominent personalities, scholars, social activists, including Taba Hare, Dr. Tai Nyori, Nabam Atum, YD Thongchi, Toni Koyu, Chaphung Wangsu, Muntu Mossang, Techi Gubin, Nyamo Doje, Bai Taba, Dr. G Baki.
‘Nursing is more than just a job’
21 nurses take pledges
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: The First Lady of the State Jyotsna Sharma today exhorted the nurses to live up to the best nursing ideals and excel in the chosen field. Gracing the Capping ceremony of 27th batch of General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) trainees of School of Nursing, Ramakrishna Mission Hospital, Itanagar as chief guest at Vivekananda Hall, RKMH here today, the First Lady said some jobs are mere careers, aimed primarily at personal upward mobility but others like journalism, the Army, the Medical profession often require one to go way beyond the call of duty. What you are about to undertake is not just a job, it is a Calling, she added.
Amidst Vedic chanting, altogether 21 young trainees received their nursing caps from their teachers and took oath of the ‘Ten vows of dedicated Nursing’ in Sanskrit and the ‘Nightingale pledge’.
Sharma, who has spent the better part of her life amongst the uniformed fraternity and has seen the nursing staffs in the frontier areas from close quarters said that the nurses not only provide clinical help, but also are a source of the healing touch for those who need it most. While reposing her faith that the newly inducted nurses will work with passion and fervour, she pointed that they are dedicating their lives to help others.
Conveying greetings of the Governor to Ramakrishna Mission Hospital fraternity, the First Lady complimented Swamiji and Ramakrishna Mission Hospital, Itanagar for their dedicated service to the State of Arunachal Pradesh as well as the neighbouring States. The First Lady congratulated the meritorious students, who received of academic prizes and faculty members.
Swami Purnajnananandaji Maharaj, Secretary Ramakrishna Mission, Aalo presided over the ceremony dwelt in length on the noble profession.
Swami Vishweshanandaji, Secretary Ramakrishna Mission Hospital, Itanagar, Swamiji, doctors, nursing staffs, students of School of Nursing of the Hospital and guests and invitees were present on the special occasion. The students of School of Nursing of the Hospital presented a colourful cultural programme. RK Mission Hospital started the School of Nursing in the year 1985 and first batch of students passed out in the year 1989. The school is registered under the Indian Nursing Council. It is the only school which offers General Nursing and Midwifery course in the entire State. Till date 335 students have successfully passed out from this school.
Tai Dora
After a long history of mass slaughter, it is good to see different species of birds
making its presence felt again. There was a time when kids with catapult were more
than a common sight. But things are slowly changing now. Kids prefer electronic gadgets
more nowadays, something that went in favour of our little birds. In my courtyard
itself I witnessed re-
There are still many bird’s species that are yet to make a comeback. Birds like Common Myna, Drongos, Hill Myna, Oriole, Green tree pie, Barbets, Crows, Vultures, Egret, Owlets, Red Start, Fork tail, Indian Roller, Hornbill etc. are some of those still missing. There was a time when we occasionally witnessed groups of Great Hornbills flying overhead, with an unmistakable sound of their huge flipping wings. Continuous slaughter and habitat destruction must be the prime reason for their disappearance I believe. But I am positive that with time, they too will come back one day when our people will stop hunting them and their habitat restored. I don’t know who exactly was behind the novel idea of introducing synthetic hornbill beak to the Nyishi people to replace the original one, but he/she deserve a thousand salutes from all the nature lovers. This simple but effective tool can also be implemented to all other types of animal parts our tribal people of Arunachal use.
In the meantime, we can help them come back by planting at least one tree in our own garden. Not just any tree, but the one on which they feed and nest. Trees like Ficus (Peepal), Kadam, Jamun, Papaya, Gulmohar, Bombaxceiba, Erithinaindica, Silver Oak etc. can provide shelter, fruits, insects and nectar to different kind of birds. Ficusrumphi and F. bengalensis are two species which support a very wide range of birds.
Before I finish my article, I would like to share what one of our South Indian Lecturer of NERIST used to say “Even crows of Banderdewa knows not to cross the gate.” (Writer is Range Forest Officer with Govt of AP)
Vipasha Bhardwaj
Eve-
What next? How about coining a new term say ‘Adam-
‘Mishmi girls could become excellent solar technologists’
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: “You have been excellent learners of solar technology, as good as University students” complemented Dr. Christian Casillas, a renewable energy expert and educator from University of Berkeley, USA, at the end of a three days workshop on “Solar Empowerment of Youth” organized by Lohit Youth Libraries and ASSET, Wakro.
“You have learnt well the basics and can now help the community to make better use
of solar lights,” said Dr. Casillas, who was in Wakro as a part of the environmental
awareness campaign by the Lohit Youth Libraries. He was accompanied by Dipti Vaghela,
a rural technologist specializing in mini-
Addressing the valedictory function of the workshop, Dipti pointed out the vital importance of renewable energy systems in a large and rural country like India.
“Unlike the centralized energy systems, the decentralized systems like solar and
mini-
Complimenting the ASSET and the Lohit Youth Libraries for their keen interest in environmental education of the youth, she heartily appreciated the participation of a large number of Mishmi girls in the workshop.
“Youth could promote a better understanding of our renewable resources among common
people and help Arunachal remain an ever-
Dipti also presented to ASSET schools, a set of indoor solar lighting systems and
6 mini-
During their stay, Dipti also had active interactions with the members of the Wakro
community and presented PowerPoint presentation and video-
Speaking on their experiences of the workshop, participant Sharon Mathews (Govt Sec School) thanked Dr. Casilllas for bringing clarity and interest in the theoretical concepts of light and power.
Priya Ngi, Kishalu Kri and Bithemlu Thalai (KGBV), and Elai Rangmang (AVB, Wakro) elaborated how they could learn practical aspects of taking care of and testing solar lights.
“We can now advise a user on how to care of their lights.”
Earlier, the Coordinator, Lohit Youth Libraries welcomed the experts, who came as volunteers of the Lohit Youth libraries and heartily complimented Dr Casillas for stimulating his students to discover, analyze and get practical experience, overcoming their fear of making mistakes with instruments.
17 students of Class VIII-
GSU urges Edn. Minister to solve school problems
ITANAGAR, Jun 29: Galo Students' Union (GSU) along with Likabali Youth Volunteer Association (LYVA) recently visited Govt Hr. Sec School, Likabali and took stock of the various problems faced by the school.
As told by the principal of the school, encroachment of school land, shortage of
teacher -
The school was functioning without senior teacher in Political Science, Hindi and junior teacher in social science in secondary level, GSU informed.
While appealing for early posting of teachers for those subjects, GSU appealed to the authority concerned of education department not to transfer the History teacher of the school, who is being transferred.
The Boys Hostel of the school was lying unused in a dilapidated condition since 2009 while the Girls hostel was in need of immediate renovation.
LYVA informed the hardship faced by the class XII passed students of the school in getting admission in distant DPGC, Kamki as JNC Pasighat has stopped giving admission to students of the school from this year.
Meanwhile, the GSU appealed to the Education Minister to look into the problems in greater interest of the students.
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