March 16
News Impact
- Tenth session of Fifth Legislative Assembly begins
- Two bills introduced in Assembly
- East Siang BJP demands solution to water crisis at Pasighat
- BJM a mission to spread the spirit of unity: CM
- Arunachal seeks expert knowledge to popularize tea cultivation
- World Consumers Rights Day observed
- Student leaders inspect Yingkiong helipad
- DLRC and DCC meeting held
- Biometric does the trick: There is spring in employees’ strides
Tenth session of Fifth Legislative Assembly begins
Due importance given to agri-
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: The tenth Session of the Fifth Legislative Assembly begun today with the customary address of the Arunachal Pradesh Governor Gen (Retd) J J Singh.
Presenting a short review of the achievements of the state Government during the current financial year and highlighting the Govt’s vision for the new financial year, the Governor in his address said that the state Govt has given due importance to the agriculture sector as the agriculture is the backbone of the state’s economy. “Our growth rate in this sector during the 11th Five Year Plan period has been three times the national average and if we continue with this impressive performance, we will achieve food security by 2017,” the governor said.
Governor informed that the Chief Minister Agriculture Mechanization programme will
provide benefits in the form of subsidies for purchase of power tillers, spray pumps
and tractors etc. to more than 1,700 small farmers. “A new bee-
The Governor said that his Government is also according high priority to the Horticulture sector as the State, blessed with an agreeable climate and fertile soil types, offers enormous scope for production of various fruits, spices, medicinal and aromatic plants. Singh further informed that horticulture sector recorded an overall growth of 87.03% and average annual growth of 17.41% during the eleventh plan period. Such growth rates are unprecedented anywhere in the country, he said.
“Our annual growth rate during the 11th Five Year Plan has been 9.4%, which is about
1.5% higher than the national growth rate. It is the first time ever in any five
year plan that we have performed better than the national average. This is true for
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On internal security, the Governor said that Arunachal Pradesh remained by and large
peaceful during the year. The governor said “we had a marked improvement on the law
and order front. We have been able to largely neutralize the 'bandh' culture which
was threatening to have severe ramifications on the overall law and order front as
well as on work efficiency. There has been praise-
“Through active persuasion of my Government with the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released an amount of Rs.1.92 Cr. for Civil Defence Training School at Pasighat. Further, the MHA has also released Rs.10 Cr. for logistic support to the existing Paramilitary Forces deployed in the State,” the governor informed.
The governor in his 46-
On education sector, the Governor said in addition to the existing 13 functional
Government degree colleges, the state Government has already approved opening of
7 new model degree colleges. For the first time in many years, adequate funds are
being provided for upgradation of college infrastructure with ear-
Regarding development in Power sector, the Governor said “Power will be the future
engine of growth of the State's economy. Under the PM package project for illumination
of 2121 border villages, more than 1,700 villages have been provided power connection
or solar home lighting systems till date. Works under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran
Yojana are nearing completion in most districts. Several mini and micro-
On rural connectivity, the Governor informed that under the national flagship programme
PMGSY, 18 road works comprising 80.54 km road length have been completed benefiting
12 habitations during the year 2012-
PDS: In order to strengthen the functioning of Public Distribution System in Arunachal Pradesh, the Department of Food & Civil Supplies has completed construction of 51 godowns with a total capacity of 5300MT across the State and in addition to these, 25 new godowns are under construction, the governor said.
The governor said that works on Trans-
The Governor further said that his government is implementing several development
and welfare schemes for the people of the insurgency affected Tirap, Changlang and
Longding districts. “Since its inception eight years ago, the department of Tirap-
“My Government continues to give high focus and priority to monitoring of implementation of projects. Towards this, the third party monitoring systems in the State have been further strengthened,’ the Governor said.
The Governor announced in the Assembly that two very important projects of the Prime
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Quotes of the Day
* Senior ko respect nehi korega to Arunachal ka nukshaan hoga – Minister Tanga Byaling while supporting the resolution for renaming Daporijo Govt Model college after Tadak Dulom.
* We have to establish so many colleges in future. I think there will be plenty of colleges to be renamed – Minister Bosiram Siram while responding to private member resolution for renaming of Daporijo college.
* His (Dulom) family seeks nothing from Govt, but simply renaming of that college – Takar Marde.
* Tadak Dulom served the entire state… We are going to have lot of development projects in Daporijo –CM Nabam Tuki
Two bills introduced in Assembly
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: The first day of the tenth session of the Fifth Legislative Assembly
witnessed introduction of two bills namely -
Earlier, the members of the House led by Speaker Wanglin Lowangdong observed two minutes silence as a mark of respect to late Kirge Eshi, former MLA and Late I K Gujral, former Prime Minister.
Issues in Assembly
While making obituary reference to the late leaders Wanglin Lowangdong said that late Gujral was a distinguished parliamentarian and served the nation in various capacities. While mourning the demise of the former Prime Minister Gujral last year, Lowangdong briefly spoke on his political life.
Paying his rich tribute to late Kirge Eshi, who passed away on 29th November 2012
at Dispur, Guwahati after prolonged illness at the age of 52 yrs, the Speaker said
that late Eshi was a renowned social activist known for his philanthropic works.
A born leader, he was associated with student organizations, served the state as
Circle Officer and as a political leader contributed for the socio-
Legislators Laeta Umbrey and Dr. Tangor Tapok also participated in making obituary
reference to the departed personalities. Umbrey termed late Gujral, a multi-
Panel of Chairmen: Speaker Wanglin Lowangdong announced the panel of Chairmen for conduct of the assembly proceedings for the current session. They included MLAs Laeta Umbrey, Ralom Borang, Dr. Tangor Tapak and Karya Bagang.
Business Advisory Committee Report:The house adopted the Tenth Report of the Business Advisory Committee by voice vote, which was presented by the Speaker Wanglin Lowangdong and moved by Bosiram Siram, Minister Parliamentary Affairs.
Interim Report of Ad-
Governor’s Assent to Bills: Secretary, Legislative Assembly laid two bills passed by the Fifth Legislative Assembly during its ninth session and assented to by the Governor. The bills are – The Arunachal Pradesh Rights to Slum Dwellers Bill, 2012 and The Arunachal Pradesh Forest and Special Tiger Protection Force Bill, 2012.
Private Member Resolution: A private member resolution on renaming of the Daporijo Government Model College as Tadak Dulom Government Model College, Daporijo moved by MLA Takar Marde was withdrawn following an assurance from the Chief Minister Nabam Tuki to take the matter in the cabinet.
While acknowledging the immense contributions of late Tadak Dulom for the Tagin community in particular and state in general, Tuki said late Dulom served in various capacities in the state and helped in nation building. He added that since the college has started functioning recently, besides permanent site for the college is yet to finalize, the matter can be taken up in the cabinet.
While appreciating the mover of the resolution, Education Minister Bosiram Siram informed the house that Government of India has approved for setting up of six model colleges in the educationally backward districts of the state, namely at Seppa, Palin, Daporijo, Basar, Geku and Roing. He said that as the funding pattern under that programme and permanent site for the Daporijo college is yet to be finalized and urged Marde to withdraw the resolution as it can be considered in future.
Earlier, Marde advocated for renaming of the college after Late Tadak Dulom by giving a vivid account of the contributions of the late leader and sought support from the house. Rural Development Minister Tanga Byaling, MLAs Laeta Umbrey and Tapen Siga also participated and supported the resolution. Later, the Speaker adjourned the house till next day. DIPR
East Siang BJP demands solution to water crisis at Pasighat
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: The East Siang unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the state government to immediately sanction Shirpo project, all the seven bore well schemes and Siang water lifting project to permanently solve the chronic water problem in Pasighat.
The BJP in a meeting today also demanded the State Government to arrange five more water tankers immediately to meet the present water scarcity in the oldest town of Arunachal Pradesh as the departmental water tankers pressed into service were not sufficient.
Describing the problem faced by the people due to severe water crisis, senior BJP leader Kaling Moyong informed that the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) was supplying water with help of additional tankers provided by General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) Pasighat unit and Central University of Horticulture and Forestry. The BJP leader, who contributed fuel to all the tankers which are engaged to supply potable water in and around Pasighat Township, demanded the State Government to first solve the drinking water crisis before going for swimming pool and amusement park since water is the need of the hour.
Moyong thanked GREF, Pasighat unit and the Central University of Horticulture and Forestry for helping PHE Department by giving their water tankers. He also appreciated PHED, Pasighat division for their selfless service to meet the water scarcity.
BJM a mission to spread the spirit of unity: CM
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki described the month-
Before flagging off the BJM at Indira Gandhi Park here Friday morning, Tuki, flanked by Finance Minister Chowna Mein, Agriculture Minister Setong Sena and Gandhian Dr SN Subba Rao, said that every Indian including the younger generation needs to work with responsibility while discharging his/her duty.
“Our India is great. Every Indian should live with pride and discharge their duty with responsibility reflecting the greatness of our great motherland”.
Sena, associated with the National Youth Project of which Dr Rao is the director, recalled the pathbreaking initiatives of the voluntary organization that has spread its activities to 42 nations.
‘Bharat Jodo’ slogan rent the air as the chief minister handed over the soil of the ‘Land of Rising sun’ to the Gandhians to carry it throughout the nation symbolising ‘Bharat ek mitti hai, ek desh hai aur ham sab ek hai (India is a single land, one nation and all Indians same). Recalling the great Gandhian Baba Amte, who had launched the 2nd BJM from Itanagar in 1989 that was flagged off by then governor RD Pradhan, Dr Rao, lovingly called Bhaiji, said Gandhiji, who had lived for only four months after India attained independence had desired that sensibility was the need for the nation to remain united and great.
Sensibility among all sections of the society alone would help us live in communal harmony, particularly the North East India which is victim of insurgency and drug menace.
The Gandhians interacted with the CM and his ministerial colleagues when Nafisa Colombobala
from Gujarat was introduced to the dignitaries. She was the sari-
The movement would reach Shantiniketan via eight NE states and continue covering the entire nation rekindle the great ‘one India’ spirit.
Senior officers including trade & commerce director Tokong Pertin and students of Hornbill English School attended the programme.
Arunachal seeks expert knowledge to popularize tea cultivation
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: With the GoAP giving top priority to agri-
Jain thanked Prof Hazarika, now chief scientist of Science Foundation for Tribal & Rural Resource Development as tea cultivation gained movement in the state with his constant guidance as TRA director, according to official sources. Her request followed an hour long discussion with him in presence of T&C director Tokong Pertin on steps to promote and popularise tea cultivation. However, Prof. Hazarika assured to submit a proposal by March 31 next for final decision at the GoAP level.
Highlighting basic facts on cultivation of world’s most popular beverage, Prof suggested against any casual approach in this hilly state experiencing constant soil degradation because of sloppy gradation. Tea plantation has a life span of 100 years, he reasoned.
With a doctoral degree in Tea Biochemistry, he was instrumental in setting up of
Darjeeling Tea Research & Management Association, a training institute at Siliguri.
He is one of the pioneers in the study of Darjeeling flavour and found out for the
first time the role of terpenoids and non -
Pertin received appreciation form Prof Hazarika after he spelt out the steps taken by the T&C department in translating the GoAP vision into a reality including future plan.
World Consumers Rights Day observed
CHANGLANG, Mar 15: Along with the rest of the world, the “World Consumer Right Day”
was observed today at DIET Auditorium Changlang. To mark the occasion, a meeting-
Speaking on the occasion, MC Roy, Addl. Deputy Commissioner Changlang, said the consumers must be alert on goods and services, should look for expiry date, especially on children’s food items and always insist on cash memos and receipts.
Roy informed that a Legal Metrology Laboratory is coming up within the office premises of the Deputy Commissioner for testing adulteration, weight & measures, purity, quality and quantity etc.
N.K. Longchang, Member, District Consumer Forum, advised to approach the district Forum for full protection of their rights by lodging their complaints before the Forum for redessal or compensation. He appealed to educate the innocent and illiterate village people on various rights of consumers so that they are not easily duped while buying and selling.
Happa Taidong, public leader, said the real victims are the village people, who do not know how to read and write. He appealed for thorough implementation of the consumer protection act, the legislation enacted for protecting the interest of consumers by establishing the forum for settlement of consumer dispute.
M. Munglang, Inspector Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs (ILMS&CA) explained the aim and objective of the World Consumer Right Day observation.
The Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs, Daporijo also observed World Consumer Day today. Minte Siga, Assistant Controller, LM and CA briefed the rights of consumer and to le of the traders as every one is a consumer of either sides. He also urged the Bazar Committees and NGOs to give proper knowledge to the common consumer along with the traders about the consumer law within their reach.
The meeting was participated by panchayat leaders and leaders of three NGOs, namely All Arunachal Pradesh Consumer Association Upper Subansiri District Unit, Lune Educational Foundation Charitable Trust and Ringdung Welfare Society. DIPROs
Student leaders inspect Yingkiong helipad
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: An AAPSU team accompanied by the central executive body members of All Upper Siang District Students Union (AUSDSU) inspected the Yingkiong helipad, district headquarter of Upper Siang which is reportedly lying in a dilapidated condition.
According to the team’s finding, the airfield is not fit for either landing or taking off as it has been damaged to a great extent in the floods in 2000. “If it is not maintained properly the airfield will be totally damaged and the people of Upper Siang will be deprived of helicopter services even in time of emergency, AUSDSU said in a release and urged the authority concerned to take immediate necessary step for renovation of the airfield.
Further, the union informed that the students of Government Higher Secondary School
Tuting have been deprived of science education at plus-
“The science stream was opened in the school in 2006, but proper attention has never been paid by the authorities concerned for posting of science teachers and as result of which the science stream is almost defunct presently, “ the release claimed.
“Keeping in mind the importance of science education we demand that the science stream should immediately made functional and the required numbers of teachers be posted at the earliest,” it demanded.
The union also rued the poor and erratic power supply in Upper Subansiri district and demanded the authorities concerned to address this chronic problem at the earliest.
It said that despite submission of several memoranda highlighting the problems face
by the people, especially students appearing CBSE final examination, the power scenario
has not improved. Irregular power supply has also affected smooth functioning of
health emergency services like X-
ROING, Mar 15: The District Level Review Committee and District Consultative Committee Meeting under the Lead Bank Scheme of Lower Dibang District for December quarter 2012 was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Shiv Kumar in his office chamber today.
Taking serious note on unsatisfactory performance under various schemes, like KCC, PMEGP, SGSY, etc. the Deputy Commissioner asked the bankers to reach out to the people. He also asked the fields departments like Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, Industry and BDOs to prepare and recommend only those projects which are viable.
Upset by the poor recovery position of the banks, he asked the bankers to tie up with the departments and grant loans only to those applicants, who are recommended by the department after proper verification by their field officers. He cautioned that the bank loans under KCC should be allowed to avail by the genuine farming community only and not by others.
He insisted on formation of Farmers’ Club in every village and more SHGs. He also asked DRDA, Roing to conduct awareness cum training programme for SHGs within this month enabling them to avail Govt. subsidy, etc.
The meeting also reviewed performance of Banks under District Credit Plan 2012-
The meeting was actively participated by Branch Managers of State Bank of India, Arunachal Pradesh State Apex Bank, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank, Roing and Officers from various field departments, DRDA and BDOs. DIPRO
Biometric does the trick: There is spring in employees’ strides
Denhang Bosai
These days in Khonsa there is a tangible change in the strides of the government employees as they walk towards the office with a sense of urgency and purpose. They have to reach the office before 9.30 am to mark their attendance in the Biometric device. There are no two opinions about the fact that this little electronic gadget called Biometric has succeeded where man has failed in mending the ways of the habitual late comers to the office and office bunkers. After the installation of this device in the Deputy Commissioner’s office for the employees of DC’s office and its adjoining offices, there has been a marked improvement in the punctuality and attendance of the employees. In the not too distant past circulars after circulars used to be issued asking the employees to reach office on time and leave the office at the stipulated time. But these circulars had no effect on the employees. However, there is no escape now as the Biometric will record the timing of the employees’ attendance. The employees are also under the scan of CCTV. There is virtually no option for them other than reaching and leaving the office on time.
However, this device has also brought out the funny sides of some of the employees. Some weighty ladies can be seen walking up the cement concrete steps huffing and puffing with no semblance of smiles on their faces because they have to reach the office on time. As they walk up they may be cursing the little device because in the past they used to come leisurely to the office and leave the office at will. Some employees can also be seen pressing the device with full force, anger written all over their faces. When the Biometric says a sweet ‘thank you’ after the employee had press his thumb he walks away angrily giving a stern look at the device. They [employees] have a side glance at the device whenever they walk past it probably saying ‘because of you our peace of mind has been disturbed.’ Some women employees can also be seen hurriedly completing their household chores murmuring ‘that little device will catch us if we are late.’
It is worth-
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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5 days entrepreneurship training for women gets underway
AALO Mar 15: Five days entrepreneurship training for 25 selected women from various parts of West Siang got underway at District Industries Centre today.
West Siang Deputy Commissioner Marnya Ete attended the inaugural session of the training along with resource persons from line departments. Addressing the gathering, the DC said that tangible development of society and family cannot be thought of without proper development of women. Exhorting participants to take up the programme seriously, he said that job opportunities are drying up today and women, young boys and girls should be encouraged and inculcated the habit of self dependence through formation of Self Help Groups to earn their livelihood and lift up their economy. There is no substitute to hard work in this competitive age and younger generation should be nurtured and nourished on that line, he said. He also inspected the District Emporium.
Deputy Director of Industries Gomar Angu highlighted the aims and objectives of the training programme. DIPRO
Pre-
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: Galo students and employees of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Rono
Hills, Doimukh celebrated pre-
Former Chief Minister Jarbom Gamlin, RGU Vice Chancellor Prof. Tamo Mibang and Registrar Dr. Rachob Taba attended the celebration.
In his speech, Gamlin encouraged the youths to preserve the rich culture and tradition of the community.
Popir Parties from Itanagar and Naharlagun participated in the celebration. Executive Engineer Tumto Kamchi also joined the celebration.
Refresher training for in-
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: A 5-
The programme is being attended by 130 participants of Namsai Block.
Attending the inaugural session of the training, BP Sinha, State Resource Person, SSA Rajya Mission explained about RTE/CCE to the teachers and advised them to remain prepared all the time.
Dr. S Chakraborty, Associate Professor, IG Govt. College, Tezu spoke on value based education and appealed to the teachers to join hands in the noble venture of teaching to change the ‘deteriorating’ condition of our society.
VS Tiwari, District Pedagogy & Training Coordinator (SSA), Lohit explained the need of professional training and also explained about D.EL ED Programme and its broad knowledge and implementation in the District.
Forum writes to DC
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: The Ziro-
Farmers seek electricity facility
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: The Farmer Club Tarajuli (F) Village today appealed to the local MLA to provide electricity facility in the village.
In its letter addressed to local MLA, Farmer Club said that village is deprived of various basic facilities such as land possession certificate, Kishan credit card, Arm license, primary health centre and drinking water supply.
World Consumer Rights Day observed at Daporijo
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: The department of legal metrology & consumer affairs Daporijo today
observed World Consumer Rights Day in a befitting manner. The bazaar committee, Panchayat
leaders and non-
Voters complain of deletion
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: Claiming that names of many eligible voters of Kapu Dada under Chayang Tajo Assembly constituency in East Kameng were deliberately deleted from voter list, Assembly Youth Congress Committee today appealed the authorities to take up corrective measures immediately. It claimed that as many as hundreds and seventy regular voters were left out in the recent electoral roll process for the upcoming Panchayati raj election. In a complaint letter addressed to district election officer, one villager Nepa Dada claimed that many voters who had applied for inclusion were misplaced. He also alleged that many voters who did not turn up during the hearing were included in voter list. He further appealed to authority to look into the matter.
Demand for new district gaining momentum
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: Singing in same chorus with All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA)
in demanding for creation of two more new districts at Pakke-
In a separate release organization stated that people of the respective areas are deprived in developmental fronts due to topographically variation.
Five days trainer training concludes
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: The second batch of a five-
AdiSU leaders allegedly detained
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: AdiSU general secretary Obuk Gao and RBAPF president Tamat Gamoh received minor injury when Police allegedly resorted to mild lathi charge to disperse a dharna staged by AdiSU near Takar Complex, Naharlagun today, alleged an AdiSU release.
The AdiSU president and three others were also detained by Naharlagun Police in the morning under preventative measure and later released, the release informed.
It further alleged that AdiSU’s Itanagar unit vice president Nang Gao was mercilessly beaten by IRBn personnel.
The dharna was withdrawn after Police intervention as AdiSU did not intimate the administration about their agitation in advance.
However, the agitators shown their emotional outburst by displaying placards and banners, the release said.
The Dharna was in continuation of the democratic movement for exclusion of Adi land from the Lower Siang district.
AdiSU has decided to hold dharna on the same spot tomorrow, the release added.
Data dissemination workshop at IGG College
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: A data dissemination workshop on Housing and House listing Data
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Deputy Commissioner RK Sharma elucidated the process of enumeration and the hurdles faced during the census process in Lohit.
Bharati Chanda, Joint Director of Census Operations, Arunachal Pradesh, elaborated
on presentation on housing data, availability of amenities, assets possess by the
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IGG Collge Principal Dr. BK Nath advised the students to learn from the workshop which will prove beneficial for them in future.
Later a Documentary on Census 2011 was shown.
Tree plantation prog inaugurated
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo Resource and Development Agency vice chairman Yura Tagung has inaugurated the tree plantation programme at Niya Colony, Nirjuli today.
In the speech, the vice chairman promised to provide all kind of help for the tree and bamboo plantation in entire Nirjuli area. APBRDA will provide bamboo siblings free of cost to the people of the area for plantation in near future, he said.
Member Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo Resource and Development Agency Choku Loma was also present in the function.
The motto of the Programme organised by Niya Colony Development Committee, Nirjuli was “Green & Clean” Colony.
Solar reading lamps given to deserving students
ITANAGAR, Mar 15: Solar reading lamps were given to deserving students of Miao area free of costs by Friends of Assam and Seven Sisters today.
FASS is an international, ‘Think-
FASS under the project named “Let there be lights for education in Assam and Seven Sisters” has already distributed 35 solar reading lamps in Jorhat, Assam and Imphal, Manipur in January last.
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Consumer Rights Day
The World Consumer Rights Day was observed to create awareness about consumer rights and this year’s theme was Consumer Justice Now.
Observed for the first time on 15th March, 1983, World Consumer Rights Day commemorates
the historic 1962 declaration by former US President John F. Kennedy of the four
basic consumer rights of-
The theme this year is, Consumer Justice Now. Several functions are being held across India to raise awareness about consumer rights and duties among people.
World Consumer Rights Day is being observed to create awareness about consumer rights and consumer protection measures to ensure fair trade and business practices.
In 1986, the Indian Parliament enacted the Consumer Protection Act providing for the establishment of consumer councils to settle consum¬er disputes and related matters The government is taking all steps to further strengthen the consumer redressal process and the Consumer Protection Act is being reviewed to make it more effective.
The Department of Consumer Affairs is also exploring the possibility of producing
tele-
Successful public campaigns, like Jago Grahak Jago, have achieved high recognition among consumers in creating awareness.
An issue worth supporting
Dear Editor,
After a long time I did feel that the concerns raised by some associations was worthy
of being given a thought to. The issue of granting PRC to non-
It escapes the logic of my mind as to what prompts the state govt. to resort to such
follies time and again? A year or so earlier, lots of hue and cry was raised by various
organizations when the govt. had started issuing the PRC to the non-
The Britishers were considerate enough to provide for statues way back in the 19th century to protect and safeguard the interest of the indigenous people by prescribing for inner line permit and further making it unlawful for any person, not being a native of the district to acquire any interest in the land beyond the inner line. Now, the act of the state govt. in issuing PRC would further lead to demands for LPC/land allotment to these persons, which is totally repugnant to the intent of framing such a Regulation. The govt. might debate that the PRCs would be issued after proper verification, but can they assure that every such certificate issued shall be a genuine one? One mistake committed would lead to volley of such mistakes, especially in today’s age, where anything can be bought with money. The state govt. is itself sanctioning such an action, which would have wide spread repercussions in the future.
I don’t’ understand what might be the considerations behind such moves of the govt. but whatever it is, it surely doesn’t seem right. May wisdom prevail.
Yours,
Duge Soki,
Naharlagun
Nyishi community has a big role to play for unity of state
Dear Editor,
Communalism has no proper place in a civilized society. The physical assault case
of DSE does not represent communalism in any way. Nyishi societies especially its
parental body NES and few senior members in their individual capacity has already
disown such anti-
I believe that the hue and cry of some Adi members are not more than asking justice for the victim and expression of emotional pain, confusion and frustration only without any kind of intention. It is but natural that members will get confuse when one of their senior members get victimized with physical assault inside public office. He was not in the public office for his personal work. Others need to understand their state of mind. If we read letter of Nomni Pertin also without haste, he was not dragging the CM into the episode. He very much claims honourable CM of his own.
The Nyishi leader of different organization including student union deserves appreciation. I think, Nyishi leader has nicely played the role of elder brother by calling for unity of every Arunachalee in the capital followed by Adi leaders. Since both the group loves unity, there is no point of communalism. Communalism is the lowest and dirtiest one can ever play.
Yours’
Atem Perme
Mowb – II, Itanagar
Union will be blamed for any incident
Dear Editor,
Through your esteem daily I would like to make an appeal to the funny student organizations of state. I address them as funny because they claim themselves to be working for the welfare of students but always act against our interest. Thankfully today’s bandh was called off and all the students managed to attend CBSE exam without any issue. Another bandh call is looming large on 18th issued by DNGC student union. To make matter worse on 18th class CBSE students have Hindi exam. If am not wrong 4 months back same DNGC student union had issued a press release urging various not to call capital bandh as it hampers the student. Now funnily they are calling bandh. If any students or teachers get injured or if student do not get chance to write exam due to any unfortunate incidents during the day because of bandh, DNGC Student Union will be blamed for it. March, April, May, June and July is the season of exams and admissions. My appeal to all the bandh callers of state, please chalk out a calendar of bandh and exempt these months from your nefarious bandhs. You will truly work for the benefit of student communities if you don’t declare bandh in the above mention months. Lastly capital administration, you always declare bandh as illegal but do you really ever make any arrests??
Yours,
Taro T, Itanagar
Take inspiration from great achievers
Dear Editor,
Through the your esteem daily, I would like to draw attention of the youth of Arunachal Pradesh towards the need to keep focus in maintaining communal harmony and make our state a peaceful zone by being united and disciplined. We should emulate our great achievers like Indra Mallo, Kuru Hassang, Jomin Tayeng, YD Thongchi etc. Let us abandon jealousy, greedy, arrogance and corrupt politics.
Yours’
Opang Padung
BHU.Varanasi
Unbiased investigation is need of hour
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteem daily, I, too, would like to voice my views regarding
the recent ‘DSE Assault Case’. As rightly pointed out by Radhe Obing of Ziro via
his letter in this forum, the matter has been exaggerated and aggravated by one and
all. I condemn the assault too, but not because it involved a high ranking official.
This matter would have been long subsided if the assault had taken place the other
way around. There are many a cases where government officials are found guilty of
not adhering to the moral code of conduct too. No one is above the law. Keeping that
in mind, an unbiased investigation should indeed be carried out and the law should
be allowed to take its course of action. It does not justify resorting to violent
acts of assault but if found guilty, practising of nepotism is an equally condemnable
act. Last but not the least, there should not be any mention of the word “communal”
in this or any other case of any nature or seriousness since it unnecessarily provokes
the brethren of our otherwise peace-
Yours,
Mamung,
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We would be a minority in our own land
Dear Editor,
Picture this, Meghalaya clamouring for ILP (Inner Line Permit), so too Manipur, bloody clashes between the locals and the migrants in Bodoland.
In all these cases, there is an underlying commonality. They will to preserve the indigenous people’s right to land and their originality, which in the recent times has taken quite a beating.
And surprise of surprise, in Arunachal Pradesh, we are deliberating whether we should
give PRC to Non-
Before I come to any conclusion, mind it, the aforesaid areas of Manipur and Meghalaya (viz. Shillong) can be bracketed as more developed economically and in infrastructure development. Now when they are demanding for the ILP's and tough measures against the outsider's, why are we hell bent on giving them the PRC.
Already in Arunachal, the migrants are monopolising the business, jobs, economy and what not? Many will agree with me if I say, the migrants will win in Capital Complex if any of their candidates are given the right to stand for MLA elections.
Ask any of the college students who studied outside whether they were harassed, subjected to racial taunts, or in some probability abused, the answer will be a big YES in unison. Compare to the life we had outside, the migrants here are living a life worth appreciating.
Now if the PRC is given to them, within a decade or two, I believe, in all certainty, we would be a minority in our own land. We don't have to look far for inspiration, Tripura and Assam completes the scenario. To sum up, here's the big question, what we are leaving behind for the coming generations. A land where they will be the proverbial owner but mostly landless!!!
Just like in Tripura, where any tribal people who voice dissents are branded the terrorist, same could be the situation here in the future.
So what's the solution? It's simple, a big "NO" to the issuance of PRC to Non-
Yours
Tato Paying
Naharlagun
Save Mariyang town
Dear Editor,
Through your esteem daily I, on behalf of the indigenous citizen of Mariyang area in general and the local selfless land donors of Mariyang Town in particular would like to bring into notice the long hidden agony and anguish over the encroachment of Govt land by private individuals who proclaimed themselves as private owner of the encroached Govt land or else dispose off the land to some greedy idiot who can pay them exorbitant rate.
It worth mentioning here that the land for Mariyang Town was voluntarily donated years back by the selfless and far sighted private land owners who really have sacrificed their priceless land just for the sake of Mariyang Town and for the future development of area without claiming for single penny as compensation. The Master Plan Map of Mariyang Township was prepared with specific boundary to an specific area sq. meter considering the landscape and topography of the area by then qualified and reliable Land Management staffs under the strict supervision of the then impeccable transparent administrator team of Tagom Darang, Deputy Commissioner Yingkiong , Tamuna Mesar C.O (L/M) with due consultation and guidance from elderly locals which we got notified, registered and recognized as present complete and beautiful Mariyang Town.
While lauding the supreme sacrificed done by the selfless private land donors and
forward initiative of the then administrators and the elderly locals to give birth
to such a beautiful town like Mariyang, the present Deputy Commissioner Yingkiong
and Sub-
Yours
Toki Pertin,
Banggo Secretrary,
Village Damro,
Give us back our son
Dear Editor,
In response to the article published in your daily today under the headline Paktu People take out rally, demands renovation of Paktu Linn", where the AAPAWS has demanded the Dumporijo Galo Brothers to renovate the desecrated Paktu Linn within three months. We the Family members of Goto Yudik, take the full responsibility of the demolition of the pillar and we swear, we will erect as many pillars wherever you wish to within a day or two but in return we want back Goto Yudik.
Yours
KAGE YUDIK
On behalf of Family members, Dumporijo