Orgs stage peace rally, demand CBI inquiry
Kali Bulo Murder case
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: Agitated with long denial of justice and inconclusive investigation report over mysterious death of late Kali Bulo(23) an Assistant Teacher who was allegedly murdered at his quarter in Menchuka under West Siang district on August 3 last year, All Tagin Students’ Union(ATSU) and Tagin Welfare Society(TWS) Itanagar on Thursday staged a massive peace rally at Tennis Court Itanagar demanding the authority to hand over the case to CBI.
Hundreds of people, from all walks of life irrespective of community, profession joined the rally and expressed solidarity with aggrieved family. The members from AAPSU, ALSU, CoSAAP, Galo Students’ Union and various district students union also expressed their solidarity by taking part in peace rally. The protesters later tried to march upto the Chief Minister Bungalow at Niti Vihar, however, the security forces and district administration halted them near Tadar Tang road, along the Indira Gandhi Park.
The representatives from ATSU, TWS, and ATA were later allowed to submit memorandum to Chief Minister Office.
Questioning the efficiency of West Siang district Police and Special Investigation Team (SIT), ATSU President R.G Malling said, “10 months and six days has elapsed since late Kali Bulo was brutally murdered, but the SIT and West Siang district police are yet to come up with any lead”.
“It implies that SIT and the district police have failed miserably in solving the murder case” Malling adds.
“Murder of late Bulo not only reflected the inefficiency of law enforcing department but also weakness of the government to protect its own employees” ATSU President further said.
Alleging that SIT and the West Siang District Police are intentionally delaying to nab the culprits, ATSU demanded disciplinary action against the SIT and the district police. It further demanded the state government to immediately announce ex-gratia to bereaved family members of late Bulo. Inexplicable delay in investigation has angered the community and the family members of late Bulo.
The union claimed that had the SIT and district police worked sincerely, the culprits involved in heinous crime would have been in police net as there was ample evidence of CCTV footage which showed two men demolishing the memorial stone of late Bulo.
Later, ATSU along with All Tagin Welfare Society (TWS) Itanagar and Arunachal Teachers’ Association (ATA) submitted a joint memorandum to the state government seeking the murder case to be handed over to CBI. The organisation also demanded for compensation to bereaved family.
Yaka Bulo, the elder sister of late Kali Bulo expressed her gratitude to the people who stood by the family in their hour of grief.
“I on behalf of my entire family members thank each and every one who has stood by us” she said emotionally.
“I will not get back my brother, but we want to know why my brother was murdered” she adds.
HC raps PWD on TAH
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ITANAGAR, Jun 9: In a historic development, the Itanagar permanent bench of the Gauhati High Court reproached the Public Works Department (PWD), Aalo division for not maintaining the Pangin-Tai road under Trans-Arunachal Highway (TAH) project.
On Tuesday, judge RK Phukan acting on a writ petition WP(C) no 288 (AP) 2016, filed by advocate Kemo Lollen, while observing that no construction work has been undertaken by the department in the stretch of the road, directed the PWD Aalo division to reply within three weeks.
The court further directed the department not to segregate any amount from the sanctioned fund until further order.
Earlier on March 14, 2016, the PWD commissioner had sanctioned Rs one crore vide order no. SPWD/W-668/2015 on March 14, 2016, for maintenance of the Pangin-Tai, (NH-229) road, which passes through Aalo.
Granting administrative approval, the PWD commissioner had directed the department to utilize the fund “within the specified time and strictly for the purpose” for the maintenance of the road.
The department was further directed not to divert the sanctioned fund. It may be mentioned here that the state government had sanctioned the fund for the immediate renovation of the Aalo to Bam portion of the road in September 2015, following hue and cry over the deplorable condition of the road.
In his petition, Lollen questioned the department for lack of maintenance of the road despite the state government awarding the sanction for the work.
Stating that the right to have good road is a fundamental right enjoined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, he lamented that the road conditions from Bam to Aalo, under Pangin-Tai TAH was in a deplorable condition due to lack of maintenance.
He said the poor condition of the road posed a great inconvenience to the general public of West Siang, Upper Siang, Upper Subansiri and newly created Siang district.
Lollen said people face extreme difficulty travelling on the 40 km Aalo-Bam stretch of the road.
“How long the people would continue to suffer bad roads? It is the obligation of the Public Works department and other agencies of the state to provide public means of communication in good and proper condition. There cannot be any justification for the bad roads,” he said.
Lollen said that as per the Constitution, every person is entitled to good roads and it is a necessity for a good life.
Expressing apprehension that the fund for the maintenance of the road would be diverted, Lollen said the department is yet to float NIT for the maintenance of the road.
Interestingly, even as debate rages on the lack of maintenance of the road, earth-cutting work resumed on the Aalo-Bam stretch of the road under TAH on May 21 last. It may be mentioned that M/s TK Engineering Consortium Ltd, is executing the work even as Union ministry of road transport and highways is yet to sanction Rs 37.70 crore submitted by the Highways department.
Mein suggests single agency for MsDP
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ITANAGAR, Jun 9: The Deputy Chief Minister cum Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) Chowna Mein has pointed out that multi-executing agency for implementation of various schemes of Multi-Sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) is not appropriate. He advised for setting up a single executing agency for effective monitoring and better outcome of the schemes sanctioned. Mein has called for evolving a policy in this regard.
He made this observation while attending the departmental Review Meeting of all the schemes implemented by the department of Social Justice & Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA). Mein also suggested the secretary SJETA to develop a mechanism to implement all the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) in a more effective and result oriented way and called for a meeting with all the Deputy Commissioners (DCs). Minister also said that all the necessary steps should be taken to implement the ‘Sugmaya bharat abhiyan’ for barrier free access to disabled persons in all the govt. buildings and public transport system. He directed the department to submit proposals to Finance Department for obtaining the fund for Community Based rehabilitation Workers (CBRWS) to clear honorarium due for the year 2014-15.
Madhu K. Garg, Secretary Social Justice & Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) said that Deputy Commissioners would continue to implement the MsDP at district level. But at pre-implementation stage of the projects in the district and block level, Deputy Director (ICDS) and the CDPOs should be consulted for identification/selection of the sites and projects for the MsDP Schemes.
On being informed about non-receipts of Utilization Certificates (UCs) and Quarterly Progress Reports (QPRs) from the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) for already sanctioned fund, Secretary called all the DCs to submit UCs in time and send QPRs regularly to the nodal Department to avoid delay in the release of fund from the ministry. She pointed out that due to non-submission of UCs for one single project, the other schemes should not suffer.
Director SJETA Taw Tebin made a brief power point presentation and informed about the schemes of various ministries which department is implementing.
Deputy Director SJETA Yumlam Kaha shared about schemes and projects under Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA).
He informed that project sanctioned are being monitored and implemented properly, especially for income generating activities and self-employability of Tribal People. He also added that two more Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have been sanctioned at Kampu in Nyapin, Kurung Kumey and another at Khela in Khonsa district. This is in addition to already functioning Eklavya schools at Lumla and Bana.
On the Pre-& Post Metric Scholarship for Tribal Students, the department has already disbursed an amount of Rs.1137.608 Lakhs to 3000 students studying in various educational institution of the country. The review meeting was attended by all the nodal officers and officials of the Social Justice & Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA)
NES-TSD seeks early execution of TAH
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: The Nyishi Elite Society (NES) and Tanw Supun Dukun (TSD) have requested the Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner to expedite the process for early execution of Trans-Arunachal Highway stretch in the district.
Stating that the existing road between Potin and Ziro is in a deplorable condition, the joint delegation also stressed for maintaining and repairing the road immediately.
Further, the joint NES and TSD delegation also reiterated the issue of expansion of district headquarters stating that the existing headquarter has already saturated in terms of space.
DC Kemo Lollen assured to take up the issue of expansion of the district headquarters with the state government. He sought cooperation from both the organizations of Nyishis and Apatanis for all round development of the district.
The expansion of Ziro-Hapoli, district headquarters of Lower Subansiri to accommodate and ensure equal participation in the facilities and developmental processes by the Nyishis and the Apatanis was a joint declaration taken during the Nyishi-Apatani Summit held at Ziro in Sept 2015.
The proposed expanded district headquarters shall facilitate common festival ground, market place or shopping complex, community hall, colony, schools, dispensary, etc. meant for and to be shared by both the communities, stated a joint release from NES and TSD.
8 Illegal coal laden trucks seized
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JAIRAMPUR, Jun 9: Eight trucks loaded with coals, illegally extracted were seized from Jairampur-Jagun road by a team of 13 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 25 Sector Assam Rifles of 2nd Mountain Division on Thursday. One excavator and a vehicle was also seized by the team.
All the trucks filled with illegal coals were concealed behind the thick foliages at Jairampur-Jagun boundary. On a tip off, a team of 20 soldiers headed by two officers combed the area. It was also found that neither the people nor the vehicles had any valid documents. They were escorted and handed over to the Jairampur police. A case no 9/16 US 379/188/34 IPC W/W 21 (1) MMDR Act 2012, has been registered against the culprits.
NSCN(K) cadre apprehended
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JAIRAMPUR, Jun 9: The 13th Assam Rifles of Jairampur under the aegis of HQ 25 Sector Assam Rifles of 2nd Mountain Division apprehended one self-styled NSCN (K) Sergeant from Jairampur area on Thursday.
Self styled SS Sergeant Khiltu Sangwa (No.18249) hails from Pangchun village under Kharsang PS of Changlang district.
The 13th AR after getting the information of a UG cadre being active in Jairampur area launched an operation to apprehend him. At around 6 pm a team of AR reached the location and cordoned the suspected area.
On seeing the AR team, the cadre tried to escape towards the Namchick river track but was apprehended after a brief chase.
One 0.32 caliber pistol with three live rounds was also recovered from the cadre. On initial interrogation the cadre revealed that he belongs to the NSCN (K) group currently active in Jairampur area. The cadre was handed over to a team of Jairampur police headed by OC Umeshan C. A case no 11/2016 US 384 IPC/ W/W Sec 22 NDPS Act has been registered.
Nari Koyu leaders seek DC’s help on absentee employees
PASIGHAT, Jun 9: The MLA of 36 Nari-Koyu Assembly Constituency, Kento Rina accompanied by Nari-Koyu BJP Mandal Committee President, Marbom Doye and BJP State Council Member Tagom Padu along with PRI members, GB’s and senior citizens met East Siang district Deputy Commissioner, Isha Khosla to discuss on ways to curb the rampant irregularities of government officials serving at different offices under Nari-Koyu Sub-Division on Thursday.
In a memorandum submitted to DC Khosla, PRI members, GBs, public leaders and senior citizens of the area apprised her about absentee employees and defunct offices since the last few years.
“These Government employees, in spite of having allotment of rent free quarters have stationed themselves out of the reach of general public, in the district headquarter to carry on with their personal works rather than any official works,” read the memorandum with addition that, “even government vehicles are not spared and are being used for domestic and personal purpose instead of official duty and public service.”
It is to be noted that, Nari Sub-division along with Koyu EAC headquarter are fully equipped with all the infra-structural needs required for employees to carry out their duties. For instance, the construction of divisional office of the Public Works Department (PWD) at Nari Sub-division has already been completed with all the required machinery and other items for the office to function smoothly.
However, employees are carrying out their duties from the district headquarter office at Pasighat and consequently, the developmental activities in the Nari-Koyu sub-division have been hit badly and the general public has been at the receiving end of the lackadaisical attitude of the erring officers.
Accordingly, in their meeting with the DC, the public leaders of Nari-Koyu sub-division urged the DC to put an end to the practice, latest by the last week of June.
The Deputy Commissioner meanwhile has assured to look into the matter seriously and accordingly, issue strong directives on the same for the officers and other government employees to comply.
Arunachal guv calls for help lines on highways
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: Arunachal Pradesh Governor J P Rajkhowa has called for setting up helplines for people travelling in highways, days after his wife’s car was chased by miscreants while travelling from Guwahati to Itanagar.
The Governors appeal follows a series of incidents of harassment and waylaying of vehicles in Assam, including the one on June 4 involving his wife Rita Rajkhowa, a Raj Bhawan communique said today.
The miscreants overtook her car thrice but Raj Bhavan driver Jitumoni Nath managed to save the situation. Five people were arrested in connection with it the next day by Assam police.
Rajkhowa said the Arunachal DGP in coordination with his Assam counterpart must set up a mechanism to provide at least three mobile helpline numbers in addition to one or more landline numbers and email addresses, so that common people travelling in Assam and at the same time those travelling in Arunachal Pradesh can avail timely assistance.
He also appealed to the people, particularly victims of harassments, humiliations, forced extortions and other illegal activities on the highways to come forward and file formal complaints to the respective police superintendents of the districts and the DGP so that the authorities could deal with it.
He asked that a copy of the complaint be sent to Raj Bhavan to enable him to take it up with his counterparts.
"Such actions on the part of the common public will help in taking necessary measures by the state governments to bring an end to these anti-social activities," he said, while stressing on surprise checking by the state police to instil a sense of security amongst commuters.
Rajkhowa felicitated Nath with a letter of commendation and a cash award from his discretionary grant fund at Raj Bhavan during the day, the communique added. PTI
Power supply hit in Tirap for the last 3 days
KHONSA, Jun 9: There has been no power supply in Tirap district for the last 3 days causing much hardship and untold sufferings to the people. The residents besides, the hospitals and educational institutions are having a harrowing time. In fact, people are dependent on candles and lanterns.
However, the concerned department led by the EE, Power, Tami Jerang is working round the clock in spite of inclement weather condition, especially, in the afternoon to restore the power supplies as soon as possible.
EE, Jerang informed that on Jun 7 last, at around 11.30 am the 220 KV Kathalguri- Deomali EHV line got tripped and there was an earth fault at 8.9 KM from the source of power supply after restoration of the faulty power line 220 KV sf6 circuit breaker was malfunctioning. Jerang said that his Assam counterpart, JE in charge of the sub-station of Kathalguri-Deomali EHV line informed that the JE, Transmission, Planning and Monitoring Zone tried to replace the closing and tripping coil but without any success due to mechanical snag. Jerang further said that it may take some more time to fully restore the power supplies.
The EE, Power has appealed to all the consumers to bear with the department and extend their cooperation and assured to leave no stone unturned to ensure that power supply is restored at the earliest. (DIPRO)
APPDSU demands posting of subject teachers
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: The All Papum Pare District Students’ Union (APPDSU) has demanded immediate posting of all subject teachers in the entire secondary and higher secondary schools of Papum Pare district as per requirement of various schools. The union has written to the education minister in this regard.
Also seeking teachers’ quarter for entire middle and secondary schools in the district, it has demanded timely supply of NCERT books, proper school uniforms and learning teaching materials. It further urged lifting of feeder system in the schools of the district so that all the students from the district can be accommodated and has warned of rigorous democratic movement if the demands are not fulfilled within a month.
PRs, GBs seeks action
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: Panchayat leaders and Gaon Burahs of Seren Village have written to the Deputy Commissioner, East Siang alleging that Assam police have stopped a farmer from working in her agricultural area in New Seren on June 6.
They further said that next day, a large number of Assam police force along with officers from Jonai administration came to the same agricultural plot and stopped the famer, one Marbom Gadi from working in the field.
The PR leaders and Gaonburahs have requested DC to take up the matter with her Assam counterpart before the situation escalates.
DC accompany re-assessment team for TAH
ZIRO, Jun 9: Continuing efforts to facilitate smooth re-assessment of Potin to Bopi Trans Arunachal Highway, Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner, Kemo Lollen accompanied the land re-assessment team from the boundary pillar at Upper Ziro to Tamen in the second phase.
The DC appreciated the public for their cooperation and expressed hope that such responses will continue till the final stretch of the TAH has been verified. The re- assessment would renew on Friday. The DC would be camping at Raga till the entire re-assessment process is completed.
Visiting the Govt Higher Secondary School Boasimla on the way, the DC interacted with teaching staff of the school. He expressed displeasure on finding the Principal absent from the station during the time of admission. He advised the teachers to be sincere and create a good learning environment for all round development of the students. The DC also visited PHC Boasimla and interacted with the medical staffs. On learning about shortage of medicines, he donated Rs.10000 for purchase of basic essential medicines. The medical staffs also appraised on the shortage of staff quarter and lack of proper water supply to the PHC, which the DC assured to take up the matter. (DIPRO)
RKM Health Camp held at Dirang
DIRANG, Jun 9: A health camp was organised by ICAR-National Research on Centre on Yak in collaboration with Thembang Multipurpose Cooperative Society and Ramakrishna Mission Hospital, Itanagar in West Kameng District from June 4 to 6.
The main objective of health camp was to bring affordable healthcare and free health information and medicine to the tribal community and identify the common health problems of the community in order to devise ways of addressing them.
A sixteen member team of RKM Hospital, Itanagar, catered to around 500 people for various ailments and diseases in the health camp. Medicine Specialist Dr. Tojum Pakam, Pediatrician, Dr. Tasso Beyong, Eye Specialist, Dr. Lobsang Tsetim, Gynaecologist, Dr. Bimpi Karlo were the doctors from RKM Hospital.
Comprehensive medical screenings were done to 400 patients for different laboratory test for diagnosis of different disease on the spot, while medicines were given out for free.
GSS, Tajang wins Best School Award
ZIRO, May 9: Lower Subansiri DC, Kemo Lollen handed over a cheque of Rs. 1,00,000 (one lakh only) to Government Secondary School, Tajang for winning the Best School award of the district under the Chief Minister Best School Award-2015-16, scheme on Thursday.
The prize money was received by the school’s Head Master, Tage Chatung in presence of Ziro DDSE, Yumlam Tana along with BEO (E.), T Pilya and Coordinator (Planning), Longku Gulab.
The DC further suggested that the money should be judiciously utilized for the welfare of the school. He also assured full support from the district administration to develop the school as a model school which will be emulated by all the other schools of the whole district. (DIPRO)
Traffic Black Spots identified in Pasighat
PASIGHAT, June 9: The district Road Safety Council Members (RSCM) has identified eight locations as Black Spots (accident-prone spots) in Pasighat township.
The Black Spots are Medical Charali, GTC turning, JNC Junction, near TVS dealer turning point, near Democrat Bakin School and turning point at Rani village on the NH, Mirmir Charali and approach road junction of JNC on Major District Road (MDR).
District Transport Officer, Chakfa Wangsu informed that RSC members in a joint inspection of all roads of Pasighat township has identified eight places as Black Spots and the report has been submitted to the DC Pasighat along with a copy of proposals for immediate rectifications.
In a coordination meeting held with the Road Safety Council Members (RSCM), East Siang Deputy Commissioner Isha Khosla had directed the members to follow the directives issued by the Supreme Court of India and to take appropriate action to make Pasighat town safer place to walk and drive. She also directed the GREF officials to remove all the illegal encroachment on pedestrian path along the National Highway and instructed the DSP to submit the reports of accident cases of last four years. She assured to remove all roadside obstacles like pillars, hoardings etc. with the help of magistrate and police immediately.
Despite the district administration’s tireless efforts, township roads have become deadlier in terms of road accidents. Notably, many were killed and injured at these spots in the past few years. Lack of knowledge of traffic rules and over speeding has been cited as the two main reasons. DIPRO
Hundreds get enrolled under schemes
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: Over hundreds got their names enrolled under various schemes during a Lohit district administration launched awareness campaign on Prime Minister National Social Security Scheme at ALC Line Primary School on Thursday.
The campaign was aimed at creating awareness among the locals regarding schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna, Pradhan Mantri Jeewan Jyoti Bima Yojna, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna and Pradhan Mantri Atal Pension Yojna.
Speaking on the occasion, DC Danish Ashraf highlighted the importance of various schemes under Prime Minister National Security Schemes and advised the public to avail the benefits of the banking facilities.
He stressed that all the HGBs, GBs, PRI members and NGOs in the district should take initiatives to create awareness among the public about the importance of such schemes and avail the benefits of such banking facilities. The DC also urged upon the banking officers/ officials present to give required technical guidance to the public while filing-up forms during enrolment.
Manager of SBI Tezu, Apex Bank, Rural Bank, representatives of LBO, Field Publicity Officer, SDO(S) Gautum Hazarika, EAC, M Pertin and PRI members attended the camp.
BJP workers click selfies in Kiren’s chopper, probe ordered
SAMBHAL (UP), Jun 9: Days after pictures of BJP workers inside the helicopter which carried Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Anant Geete here went viral on social media, an inquiry was ordered today in the matter.
"I have ordered a probe into the matter. People getting inside the helicopter and taking pictures is a serious matter," Sambhal SP Sabharaj Yadav said.
On June 5, Kiren Rijiju and Anant Geete arrived here in the helicopter and when they left for a programme, the party workers entered the helipad and took pictures that went viral on social media.
At the time of their arrival, entry was denied by the police but as soon as the ministers left, policemen reportedly left the helipad too. (PTI)
GSU calls for teachers posting
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: Stating that there are no teachers in various schools of Galo inhabited areas, the Galo Students’ Union (GSU) has appealed the Education Minister to immediately post the teachers by end of July 2016.
The union appealed for immediate posting of ST teachers in the upgraded Govt. Higher Secondary Schools at Liromoba, GHSS Nehru Memorial, Aalo, GHSS Dari, and GHSS Maro. Since the upgrading of the schools into GHSS, they have been functioning without subject teachers.
In a representation to the Education Minister, GSU stated the demands have been made several times for the posting of subject teachers in these schools but every time the state government has failed to meet the demand resulting in very poor academic performance and has jeopardized the students’ future.
The union stated of resorting to agitation if the demands were not met by the specified time.
Watermelon cultivation, an alternate source of income
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: Commercial cultivation of watermelon in various circles of Namsai district has become an alternate source of income for the farmers of the area. More farmers are taking up watermelon cultivation with support from department of Horticulture, Namsai under its Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme. The farmers are adopting a new technology where plastic mulch is used which is provided under MIDH scheme.
Training on disaster management
AALO, Jun 9: The two days Integrated Training on Disaster Management conducted by DDMO Aalo and participated by teams of Army, ITBP, APP, IRBN, Medical and Urban Development department commenced on Thursday at Aalo.
Speaking in the inaugural session, West Siang ADC, Tamik Talom said that natural calamities cannot be predicted and it is always important to be prepared to counter any kind of eventualities. The ADC also called for training to be conducted in every nook and corner of the district involving youths and NGOs.
DDMO, Nima Dorjee informed about the aims and objectives of the training in detail through a presentation and appealed all line departments to cooperate for intensifying the programme.
Resource persons elaborated on concept of Disaster Management, Search and Rescue Techniques, Warrant Situation, First Aid techniques, Earthquake Disaster and its impact on society and social structure through practical demonstrations. DIPRO
Mock drill conducted at Khupa
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: Mock drill on earthquake and fire was conducted in the DRC building at Khupa in Anjaw district on Wednesday. Conducted by the department of disaster management DDSE, all the principals, headmasters, teacher incharge, BRCCs, CRCCs, BEOs, APOs, DIET faculty members and staffs of education department participated in it.
Duck, cover and hold, safe evacuation, search and rescue exercise, fire safety exercise were performed by the respective teams formed with special attention to the women and differently-abled staffs.
Later, all the teachers were instructed to conduct similar drills in their respective schools and to submit action taken report at the earliest.
Awareness on Risk Management and animal insurance
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: Department of Animal husbandry and veterinary services conducted an awareness programme at Doimukh under National Livestock mission sub-mission ‘Risk Management and animal insurance’ recently. Organized at the residence of local ZPM Tana Yayo Nabam, PRI leaders and Gao Burahs attended the programme.
Implement CAMPA in Ziro Valley
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: The Apatani Youth Association (AYA) has appealed to the state PCCF to implement Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning (CAMPA) in Ziro valley.
The association made the appeal when its team led by its President, Taku Chatung called on the PCCF at his office chamber recently and apprised him about the conservation practices of the people of the Ziro Valley. The team also put forth suggestions to the PCCF like, adopting private nursery buy back policy from public to aid yearly mass plantation drives, release of more grants from TFC, development of Talley valley wildlife sanctuary, revival of Pange nursery for cultivation of exotic plants like maples, bluepine, rhododendrons and orchids etc.
The PCCF, on his part assured to look into its demands.
SHGs formed
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: More than 100 self help groups were formed from various sectors and villages of Papum Pare district under the banner of North East Multipurpose Development Society (NEMDS) as per guideline and norm of NABARD.
NABARD consultancy team visits Ziro
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: A team of NABARD Consultancy wing NABCONS from Delhi and Itanagar visited Ziro on Jun 8 last to get first hand information in connection with preparation of District Irrigation Plan (DIP) under the Prime Minister flagship programme, the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).
Later, a meeting was held in the Conference Hall of the DC which was attended by all the HoDs of the link departments for PMKSY.
Addressing the meeting DC, Kemo Lollen apprised the visiting team about the DIP of Lower Subansiri prepared by the district officers for onward submission to the GoAP. He asked the NABCONS team to go through the already prepared DIP to identify any short comings for necessary rectification. He further urged all the concerned HoDs to extend their co-operation to the visiting team to complete the DIP for compilation of the State Irrigation Plan (SIP) and timely submission to the GoI.
The visiting NABCONS had also identified few activities and data being left out due to shortage of time and requested to make them available at the earliest.
The meeting was attended by officers from departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, PHE and Forests. (DIPRO)
Posting of teachers sought
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: The authority of Govt Girls’ Residential School, Depi has requested the State Project Director (SPD), SSA Rajya Mission for posting of adequate teachers to the school and to sanction fund for school infrastructure.
In a representation to the SPD, the chairman, vice-chairman and SMC chairman of the school said that only two teachers have been running the school since its inception. Apart from shortage of teaching staff, the school is facing lack of infrastructure like chair, table for the teaching staff and benches for students. This school has also no electricity and water supply facilities, the representation said.
Meanwhile, School Management Committee of the Govt UP School, Depi has appealed to the Director of Elementary education to post teachers in the school. The school has been facing shortage of teachers for last three years, it said.
Watermelon cultivation, an alternate source of income
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: Commercial cultivation of watermelon in various circles of Namsai district has become an alternate source of income for the farmers of the area. More farmers are taking up watermelon cultivation with support from department of Horticulture, Namsai under its Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme. The farmers are adopting a new technology where plastic mulch is used which is provided under MIDH scheme.
Training on disaster management
AALO, Jun 9: The two days Integrated Training on Disaster Management conducted by DDMO Aalo and participated by teams of Army, ITBP, APP, IRBN, Medical and Urban Development department commenced on Thursday at Aalo.
Speaking in the inaugural session, West Siang ADC, Tamik Talom said that natural calamities cannot be predicted and it is always important to be prepared to counter any kind of eventualities. The ADC also called for training to be conducted in every nook and corner of the district involving youths and NGOs.
DDMO, Nima Dorjee informed about the aims and objectives of the training in detail through a presentation and appealed all line departments to cooperate for intensifying the programme.
Resource persons elaborated on concept of Disaster Management, Search and Rescue Techniques, Warrant Situation, First Aid techniques, Earthquake Disaster and its impact on society and social structure through practical demonstrations. DIPRO
Mock drill conducted at Khupa
ITANAGAR, Jun 9: Mock drill on earthquake and fire was conducted in the DRC building at Khupa in Anjaw district on Wednesday. Conducted by the department of disaster management DDSE, all the principals, headmasters, teacher incharge, BRCCs, CRCCs, BEOs, APOs, DIET faculty members and staffs of education department participated in it.
Duck, cover and hold, safe evacuation, search and rescue exercise, fire safety exercise were performed by the respective teams formed with special attention to the women and differently-abled staffs.
Later, all the teachers were instructed to conduct similar drills in their respective schools and to submit action taken report at the earliest.
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Correction
In the news item with the heading ‘Biometric to be installed at schools soon: DC’, published in this daily on June 8 last, the Siang DC, Rahul Singh was wrongly mentioned as East Siang DC. It should be read as Siang DC, Pangin Rahul Singh instead. The error is regretted.
