May 07
Director, producer of Crossing Bridges receive awards from President
ITANAGAR, May 06: The director and producer of Sherdukpen film Crossing Bridges have received the Rajat Kamal award from President Pranab Mukherjee at 61st National Film Awards in New Delhi on May 3.
The award carries Rajat Kamal and Rs One lakh each for the producer and director.
The film was chosen under 'the best feature film in the language specified other
than Schedule-
Earlier, in his inaugural speech, Secretary, Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, Manish Tiwari made a special mention of the film saying that the makers of “Crossing Bridges” gave an impressive performance and the entire team including the director and producers deserve appreciation. He also announced that for the first time in the history of the National film awards a Sherdukpen film has won the Rajat Kamal Award.
ACS calls for end to stapled visa issue
Itanagar, May 06: Hundreds of people under the banner of Arunachal Civil Society, Capital Youth Organization and Arunachal Pradesh Karate Association on April 5 took out a mass rally at Itanagar in protest against the lackadaisical attitude of Central Govt on the issue of stapled visa being granted by China against the Arunachalees, especially sportspersons who are supposed to participate in international sports events in China. Large number of students also voluntary participated in the rally. The protestors, however, could not proceed to Raj Bhawan as they are stopped by police at D sector following the order of the capital DC. Later in a memorandum submitted to Governor, the ACS sought clarification regarding issuance of stapled visa to sportspersons from the state by the Chinese authority and also demanded provision of regular visa for the people of Arunachal Pradesh in order to facilitate their visit to China without any condition immediately.
ACS chairman Patey Tayum stated that despite repeated pleas to the authorities they
have failed to bring a solution to the issue. He said, it was the weakness of Centre
and the state government to follow it up with the Chinese authorities. “Due to such
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HYWS alleges misappropriation of MGNREGA fund, demands action
ITANAGAR, May 06: Hoj Youth Welfare Society (HYWS) has appealed to the Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner to take action against those panchayat leaders who have allegedly misappropriated the fund under MGNREGA scheme.
In a complaint letter submitted to the DC, the HYWS president alleged that some panchayat leaders of Dakte Hoj panchayat under Toru circle in collusion with some of the officials of Sagalee CD block have looted the MGNREGA fund by forging the signatures of the beneficiaries.
Equipped with the RTI papers, the Society further said “it is very shameful that the panchayat leaders put signatures of those public who even do not know how to sign.” It demanded stringent action against those corrupt persons/leaders involved in misappropriation of MGNREGA fund.
Free consultation programme
ITANAGAR, May 06: The Down Town Hospital Ltd, Guwahati is organising ‘Free Consultation’ for Liver and Heart related problems on May 8 at Arunachal State Hospital, Naharlagun.
The consultation team will be led by Sr. Consultant HPB & Liver Transplantation Surgeon Dr Dibyajyoti Bora, and MD, DM, Intervention Cardiology, Down Town Hospital, Guwahati, Dr Indra Kuladhipati.
Non-
ITANAGAR, May 06: The Gauhati High Court has declared November 1 as non-
APCRCWW Rising Day celebrated
ITANAGAR, May 06: The Arunachal Pradesh Christian Revival Churches Women Wing (APCRCWW) Rising Day was celebrated at CRC Karsingsa jointly by eight churches of Banderdewa with a three days programme from May 4.
Altogether, 300 women attended a training organized on the occasion on theme “Spiritual and chaste women are precious in the sight of God”.
A cleanliness drive was organized within Karsingsa locality area today as part of the celebration.
APCRCWW president Bengia Dipti Tadar, was the resource person. She taught the womenfolk about how to maintain home and take care of their children and husband.
Quoting the verse from Bible (proverb 14:1), ‘A wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with own hand’, she suggested the women to become living example for other.
Dr. Kipa Seema Phassang explained the women on hygiene and family health.
Banderdewa ZPM Kipa Uruni attended the closing ceremony.
APPHE & WSDWU allege illegal water connection
ITANAGAR, May 06: The All Arunachal Pradesh Public Health Engineer & Water Supply Department Workers Union (AAPPHE &WSDWU) has claimed that some dwellers of Capital Complex are involved in illegal water connection.
In its complaint letter to the chief councillor requesting to cut down of illegal connection and to ensure proper distribution of water, it said, due to these illegal water connections, most of the deserving dwellers of capital complex are deprived of water.
DC reviews security plan for the counting day
ZIRO, May 06: Lower Subansiri district Deputy Commissioner Krishna Mohan Uppu reviewed the security plans for the counting of polled EVMs of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections for both 16 Yachuli and 17 Ziro Hapoli today.
He was accompanied by Superintendent of Police P N Khirmey, ADC Borthakur, SDO T Messar and other officials.
The DC inspected the counting center and made elaborate plans to ensure security in and around the center for the D day. Sitting arrangements, entry points for counting officials, counting agents etc were planned in detail.
SP was also instructed to install Door Frame Metal Detector in the vital entry points. Barricades shall be constructed and a three level cordon will be placed to ensure security, he added. With an experience of two back to back elections at Delhi behind him, the DC is leaving no stones unturned to peacefully complete the entire election process. DIPRO
ATASU urge ADC to intervene
ITANAGAR, May 06: The All Tali Area Students Union (ATASU) has urged the Tali ADC
for his intervention claiming that some unknown miscreants are creating law and order
problem in Yangte-
In its letter, it said, Yangte-
News Impact
State to have own forest laws soon
ITANAGAR, May 06: Arunachal Pradesh will soon enact its own Forest Act to protect its forests besides various flora and fauna species in the state.
According to a release issued by Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (RE) Dr. R Kemp, the Draft Arunachal Pradesh Forest Act formulated by a Committee constituted by the Department of Environment and Forests has been submitted to PCCF and Principal Secretary (E&F) AK Wahal, today.
The committee comprised of Additional PCCF Dr. Rabindra Kumar and Dr. R Kemp, CCF RK Singh, RSC Jayaraj and DCF S. Manyu after thorough deliberation and repeated meeting, finalized the draft Arunachal Pradesh Forest Act and finally submitted it to the PCCF and Principal Secretary (E&F) today, the release informed.
The draft will now be placed in the website of the department (arunachalforests.gov.in) inviting views and suggestions of the public and other stakeholders.
A workshop involving experts from all over the country will also be organized for improvement/fine tuning of the draft Act, before its formal submission to the Government.
Arunachal Pradesh does not have its own Forest Act and is still following the Assam Forest Regulation, 1891 for administration of its forests.
Enrollment under CMUHIS starts
ITANAGAR, May 06: The Department of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) has appealed public to register/enroll themselves for availing the benefits of the Chief Minister's Universal Health Insurance Scheme (CMUHIS).
Though the process of free enrollment/registration of beneficiaries has started on May two, there has been lukewarm response from public mainly due to lack of awareness about the ambitious scheme, said Dr. Nabam Peter, Health Research Scientist cum Zonal Nodal Officer, APCMUHIS in a release.
Some of the salient features of the schemes are-
Rs.100 per day will be provided to the head of the family during the period of his hospitalization as allowance (up to maximum seven days). One way transportation to the patient from residence to the hospital within Arunachal Pradesh as per the state transport rates and outside Arunachal Pradesh, railway sleeper class fare only for APST.
Cashless facility in Arunachal Pradesh, Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tezpur, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Vellore. However, the scheme does not cover central Govt. employees, MPs, MLAs, and chairpersons of municipalities/Panchayats, all class ‘B’ and above category of contractors.
Free enrollment process in Itanagar will be held at Ward no 15, Ward No.18, Ward No.19, Ward No.22, Ward No.26, Ward No.29 on May 8 and 9. It will be held at Ward No.7, Ward No.8, Ward No.9, Ward No.21, Ward No. 23, Ward No. 24, Ward No. 25, Ward No. 27 on May 10 and 11.
The enrollment process will be held at Doimukh. Kimin, Jote, Basarnello on May 12 and 13 while the enrollment at Balijan, Tarasso and Mengio will be held on May 14 and15.
Other areas not covered will be conveyed after consultation with the Municipal Councilors, PRI Members and local administration.
All are requested to bring with them domicile certificate of Arunachal Pradesh (PRC, bank saving passbook, ration card, govt. Identity card etc.) and submit it at enrollment station. They are also requested to come with all family members for the family picture and thumb impression of all beneficiaries.
Expedite NEIFM building construction works: Sanyal
PASIGHAT, May 06: Nilanjan Sanyal, Secretary, Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare (GoI) along with Otem Dai, Director NEIFM today inspected the
construction work of the NEIFM (North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine) G+3 building
at Pasighat to know the latest status of the project. During his maiden visit, Sanyal
examined the construction works thoroughly and gave valuable suggestions and tips
for betterment. While directing the officials of HLL Life Care consultancy and the
contractor of Tama Fabrication to expedite the construction work he advised to put
extra efforts so that building is completed in all respects in a time-
Sanyal was also having an interactive session with the Director NEIFM and top officials
of HLL, led by its Principal Chief Engineer AK Nagar to review the project. He called
upon the officials to walk the extra mile so that quality is maintained and finished
timely. Taking privilege, the HLL personnel in their addresses highlighted various
hurdles like shortage of labors, cost escalation, geographical difficulties etc but
they assured to complete the work by September end this year. The Union Secretary
has expressed extreme satisfaction while visiting the ‘Medicinal Plants firming project/
experimental nursery garden’ to acquaint him with what was happening at the site.
Director NEIFM, Otem Dai informed that proper care was being taken to preserve many
valued and rare species but to protect the entire firm, boundary wall and proper
fencing would be required. Later, the Union Secretary visited the temporary office
of the Director NEIFM at the TB Hospital complex, interacted with the doctors and
staffs. Sanyal also visited the construction site of 10-
Notably, in an effort to promote folk medicine traditions of the Northeastern region, the institute is being set up in the state by the Union Government at the cost of Rs32.88 crore. The construction was started on 31st October, 2010 and about 73% has been completed, according to official sources. DIPRO
Dulom writes to APCC, terms BCC’s ‘expulsion order’ baseless
ITANAGAR, May 06: Arunachal Pradesh Mahila Congress Committee (APMCC) president Yari Dulom today strongly reacted to the ‘expulsion notice’ issued against her by Daporijo Block Congress Committee which was published in this daily today.
In a letter to Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president, Dulom requested
him to examine the ‘expulsion order’ and review the ‘verdict’ under Article XIX (f)
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Describing the ‘expulsion from INC for her alleged anti-
Strongly refuting the charges level against her, Dulom observed that “expulsion order has been taken in haste under pressure of vested interests.”
Dulom, a senior INC worker, who served the party and the state for last many decades,
further regretted that Sub-
As per the Article XIX (f) (iv)-
“Its seems to me that this whole ‘hocus-
Monitoring Committee Meeting held
TEZU, May 06: For development of our area, I am ready to take up any issue or matter
to higher level, said Dr. B M Mishra Deputy Commissioner, Lohit District in the Monitoring
Committee meeting which was held at his Conference Hall today. The meeting was convened
by the DC to monitor and assess the major developmental projects and its achievements
vis-
The DC ordered for immediate action by District Land Revenue and Settlement Officer with reference to all the proposed areas for proper clearance from Land and Forest & Environment departments for speedy execution of all the pending works.
As for objections from public in land acquisition matters he said, we will sensitize them and make them understand to cooperate with us. It is our prime responsibility to secure our land and for that we will have to encourage infrastructural development in our area and local issues should be solved amicably, he added.
Illegal and unwanted disturbances in development projects will not be tolerated and
anyone involved in any anti-
He asked everyone to work as a team, supporting each other’s weaknesses and strengths equally.
Col. P.K. Tripathi, Commander, 48 BRTF (GREF), informed the house on the progress
made by his Task Force on Trans Arunachal Highway and District Connectivity Road,
Digaru-
He also cited unavailability of local workers (labourers) and limited working period as major hindrances for timely completion of works.
The Project Manager of Navayuga Engineering Company and AE PWD Highway stated that given all the clearance from Electrical, Forest and Environment and Land departments, the Bridge over Central Lohit will be completed by June 2015.
The Project Incharge of Tezu Airport highlighted on physical achievements of Airport runway, apron, electricity, terminal building etc. However, he also pointed some hindrances on land acquisition, encroachments in land allotted for residential building for AAI officials etc. to the DC.
All senior officers from BRTF (GREF), PWD Highway, Navayuga Engineering Company and Airport Authority of India were present along with the executing firms and companies besides the Head of Departments of Lohit District. SP Tumme Amo and ADC Namsai Ravi Jhah were also present in the meeting. DIPRO
APRVTA urges for revocation of discontinuation order
ITANAGAR, May 06: The All Arunachal Pradesh Resource & Volunteer Teacher Association (APRVTA) has asked for revocation of discontinuation order passed on April 1 last.
In its letter submitted to the education secretary, it detailed, the candidates were selected by the interview boards to perform the functions of CWSN Children and were appointed from October 2010 for unspecific time run till the Inclusive Education Scheme ran. The required qualification for the post of Resource Teacher (R/T) was a pass certificate in class XII and for Volunteer Teacher (V/T), a pass certificate in class X. After joining the duty, they received rigorous training programme in Itanagar several times, conducted by the State Project Director (SPD).
They performed their duties after training sessions as R/Ts and V/Ts by collecting
reports from remote areas of the concerned blocks and sent them to the SPD Office
every year. An order regarding Foundation Course of Inclusive Education (IE) for
the R/Ts came from the SPD Office on February 11, 2011 in which many of them successfully
completed the FC-
Further seeking consideration of their performance, experience and qualification in other professional fields and demanding extension in their service period and promotion to higher posts, it warned of resorting to democratic movement if the department fails to fulfill the demand.
TOKONG PERTIN
Bungalow No.6, Niti Vihar, Itanagar, -
To honour the visiting team of Headgams and Gams of various villages of Mebo Sub-
At that tumultuous moment, Late Jomin Tayeng just appeared in the scene and witnessed
my fruitless effort to make the wiseman to understand my designation. Late Jomin
Tayeng’s beaming smile and infectious laughter is always either accompanied by a
brilliant idea or solution to a problem. The problem faced by both of us in a communication
gap of understanding the meaning of my designation was easily solved by Late Tayeng
in his witty & humorous but simple & innovative way. He explained to the Head-
After hearing the simple expression, the wise-
The incident dates back to earlier times to my childhood days when I was studying
in Government Middle School, Dambuk of then Lohit District, presently Lower Dibang
Valley District of Arunachal Pradesh. Jomin Tayeng, often, used to come to our school
and took classes and at times, told us many interesting motivational stories. I still
vividly remember his spellbound story telling skill, which is a rare quality that
most of us don’t possess. Those days, his wife, Gum Pertin Tayeng, Ex-
The wish to be different with a positive perspective in life, not just in outlook but from within, can ascertain a man’s journey of life to a different angle from an ordinary man’s life. The mind reveals the profile of a person. Late Jomin Tayeng was a man personified for his works, for his struggles that make the journey of his life a worthy example to many. The man with utmost calmness, sincerity in his eyes and the values of a principled man that has made him the first direct Indian Administrative Service (IAS’1968) Officer from the State of Arunachal Pradesh is not just a compliment for an individual but a proud moment for each one of us.
He started his schooling in Dambuk School in 1947, which was then known as Pangkom
School (established in 1946) as the school was located on the bank of a small stream
called ‘Pangkom’. Later he went on to study in the Teacher’s Demonstration School
at Sadiya, Assam, which was then shifted to Margherita in Assam as during the great
earthquake of 1950, Sadiya town was completely washed away. He passed ME (Class VI)
from the same school in 1956 and then shifted to Pasighat High School, then NEFA
(North East Frontier Agency) now Arunachal Pradesh. He passed his matriculation in
1st division from Pasighat High School and became the first student from NEFA to
matriculate with 1st division. Later some of the teachers advised him to go for higher
studies and accordingly, alongwith some friends; he was taken in a group to Shillong
and admitted into ISC (Intermediate Science) first year in St. Edmunds College. He
passed his ISC in 1962 in 1st division and then joined MBBS course in Assam Medical
College (AMC), Dibrugarh, but his stay at AMC, Dibrugarh was short-
In a question asked during an interview with the author, if his parents felt averse
to sent him outside of Arunachal Pradesh, Late Jomin Tayeng had answered saying,
“My parents left me in my childhood and therefore as an orphan the question of my
parents being averse did not arise. However the two people who were very instrumental
in my education were: i) Indira Miri, Padmashree, the first Education Officer who
started the Teacher’s Demonstration School and also an orphanage, where poor and
helpless children were taken and provided schooling. (ii) Late Dugyon Lego, the first
missionary teacher of NEFA days who came to Dambuk and was responsible for getting
me admitted to the Teacher’s Demonstration School at Sadiya as an orphan. These are
the two people I am very grateful to for my education.” The magnanimity of a man,
who did not hold any grudge against life even after facing hardships at an early
days of his life, can be seen in his sheer will-
Born to Late Bapang Tayeng and Late Oshor Lego Tayeng of Dambuk, Late Jomin Tayeng was the youngest among the five siblings. The exact date of Late Jomin Tayeng birth is not known because during those days our parents were not educated enough to record such events. This problem was common to all and it was the school teachers who recorded our date of birth in assumption based on our physical appearances.
While serving as an MLA of 42-
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Donyi Poloism is not a new religion
Dear editor,
This is in response to the news article titled 'RSS turns Arunachal Tribals towards
Hinduism' by one Nitin Sethi, that appeared twice in some sections of the local dailies
few days back. This write-
At the outset, let me tell that, among many RSS affiliates( vivid chetra) as referred to by the reporter, there is no organization called 'Adivasi Kalyan Ashram'. Yes, an organization called "Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram" has been in action dedicatedly to serve the tribals leading a resource less life in remote areas untouched by modern developments since its inception in the year 1952 to push them on true path of development.
RSS is the largest socio-
Moreover, Hon'ble Supreme Court of India had said that, “Hinduism is not religion and it’s a way of life". "Hinduism is Secularism par excellence. It accepts and respects every religion."
But the term 'religion' is not the exact translation of the word "Dharma." In our day to day practice, we say, maatri dharma, pitri dharma, puttra dharma, parosi dharma, raaj dharma, etc. Do we say mothers religion, fathers religion, sons religion, neighbours religion or rulers religion? Or somebody tell me, who is the founder of Hinduism, if it is to be considered as religion like any other religions of the world which has only one founder, only one holy book, and only one place of worship.
And, nature worship is the most ancient form of worshipping. It was in practice even before the advent of all the religions of world. Hence, Donyi Poloism can never be a new religion as opined by Sethiji. Yes, Golgi Bote Talom Rukbo started Donyo Polo Movement in Arunachal, but it was before the coming of RSS in Arunachal Pradesh. Hence, let’s not be misguided friends.
Regarding "Rangfraa", the holy deity of our Tangsa brothers, I think no one should have any objection as to in which form the devotees wish to see their God. One must remember that at the end of the day, "God is One". As Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamsa said, "We may call water by any other name (i.e jal, jol, pani, ekwa, etc.) but the life giving attributes of water remains the same. Its nature to quench our thirst will not change with its different names."Therefore, there should be anything like mongoloid white Shiva or negroid black Shiva or Caucasian grey Shiva. Let the Tangsa brothers see their God as per their own belief system.
Lastly, but not the least, I request Sethiji to know RSS from a closer look and learn
by own experience rather than believing in hear-
Yours,
Nido Sakter
ESS Sector
Itanagar
Overdraft situation-
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily I would like to express the problems faced by the govt. employees of Arunachal Pradesh due to non release of pay for the month of April 2014.After performing election duty in April, everyone thought that salary will be released on usual time. But to our utter surprise, we are hearing that salary will be late for more than a month because of silly reason i.e. "financial overdraft of pay and allowances".
Here our question is, how can our matured govt. with expert panels can make silly mistake of over drafting pay and allowances? It was informed by Finance Department that only Rs. 50 crores is with State Exchequer whereas it was supposed to have more than Rs. 150 crores for the month of April 2014. Who misused the money? Is it a big scam or a silly technical mistake?
Moreover, the main sufferers are the children’s whose admissions are still not done due to non release of salary for the month of April. It is also to inform that govt. of other states declared their Dearness Allowances(D/A) from January 2014 to its employees before declaration of election code of conduct but our govt. in this front also, failed to announce DA from January 2014.
It is our sincere appeal to the law enforcing authorities to book the culprits who had misused or invested our money which led to delay in release of pay for the month of April 2014. CoSAAP must play a pro active role to ensure immediate release of pay for the month of April 2014 and DA from January 2014.
Yours,
O.Ratan
Nyokum Lapang
State Government is silent on salary issue
Dear Editor,
This is in response to the news item 'Amidst financial constraint, employees urged not to panic’ published in today’s edition of your esteemed daily. In this regard, I would like to opine that how CoSAAP can ask state government employees not to panic over reports of financial crisis like guarantor in this case. The assurance need to come from Govt. side rather than CoSAAP. However CoSAAP effort to keep in touch with finance department is commendable.
Yours,
Atto Tassang
Hapoli
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Arm twisting by APMU
Fuel crisis is looming large over state as after May 9, Assam Petroleum Mazdoor Union
(APMU) has threatened to launch agitation, including boycott of loading and unloading
of petroleum products from May 10 onwards in protest against non-
It is not clear, exactly, for what reason oil tanker has been taken into custody
by Papum Pare police. As it looks like a police case, the Assam Petroleum Mazdoor
Union should have left law to take its own course of action in this regard. Such
kind of arm-