November 17
U-
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: Arunachal Pradesh U-
Kipa Bharat, Tako Baby and Taba Picha are the coach, manager and assistant manager respectively of the team.
The team : Techi Amin, Rosni Ramching, Techi Jermin, Renu Padung, Yami Tajo, Neelam Rani, Kipa Tutu, Tar Sumpi, Patey Anya, Bini Liza, Anita Fize, Teresa Basumantary, Nisha Swarsury, Rosni Yongam, Kiker Karna, Achum Degio, Ropak Damya, Dur Yach, Acho Mekhu, Moli Mepo.
Arunachal Football League
TDFC, CCSC share 1 point each after a dull draw
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: Todo United Football Club (TDFC) and Capital Complex Sporting Club (CCSC) played out a dull goalless draw to share one point each in Arunachal Football League at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Naharlagun today.
Todo United are now equal points with Bamang Taji FC (7) at the top of the table followed by Capital Complex SC with five points.
Todo United FC will meet Tugung Neri SC tomorrow.
Governor greets people on Guru Nanak Jayanti
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma greeted the people of Arunachal Pradesh on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.
In his message, the Governor expressed his hope that the occasion will inspire all to follow the ideals of Guru Nanak Devji.
“Guru Nanak's principle of purity of mind, earning an honest living and selfless service is very relevant, even today. These ideals continue to guide all on the path of humanity,” the said in his message. He wished that the blessed occasion will strengthen the bonds of unity and mutual goodwill among people. PRO to Governor
Fire breaks out at Koloriang
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: A massive fire broke out at SSB Colony Koloriang this morning. According to preliminary report properties worth lakhs of rupees has been burnt to ashes in the mishap.
While informing this Koloriang Citizens Right and Mascot Network Society have appealed to the district administration to provide immediate relieaf and compensation to the fire victims for their quick rehabilitation.
The fire was brought under control after hours of joint efforts by the jawans of ITBP, CRPF, APP and local youths. Meanwhile, both the organizations urged the local MLA and authorities concerned to do the needful for providing fire brigade at Koloriang as soon as possible.
IGNOU approves 38 BRCs for DElEd prog
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: The 38 Block Resource Centres (BRCs) proposed by the State Govt. has been approved by the competent authority of IGNOU for activation as Study Centre of DElEd Programme.
Villagers oppose Simang Dam-
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: Sine, Yingku, Supsing Asi Among Committee, in a meeting at Boleng,
vehemently opposed the proposed Simang Dam Phase-
Members of Asi Among Committee president Takut Talom, Sine village Dam Committee Takot Tatin, Yingku Asi Among Committee President Tamyo Mibang, some panchayat leaders, Gaon Bura of Sine, Subsing and Yingku including Gram Chairperson Tapir Tatin attended the meeting, among others.
Kena attends inter-
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Jomde Kena attended the Inter-
Speaking on the occasion, Kena highlighted the various policies adopted by the state government for welfare of sportspersons as well as expose the hidden sports talents.
Later, Kena along with local boundary commission inspected the inter-
ESDFU opposes demand
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: The East Siang District Farmer’s Union in a press statement has strongly opposed the demand placed by All Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture and Horticulture Dealership Registered Tribal Contractor Association for centralization of schemes from the current financial year.
Substantiating their opposition of the demand by the said association, ESDFU has said that, the need base of every farmers differs from district to district depending upon topographic atmosphere. Hence, decentralization of the government schemes would serve the farming community of the state in the meaningful way, added the ESDFU.
AKKDSU objects to earth cutting in school premises
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: All Kurung Kumey District Students’ Union (AKKDSU) has objected to the earth cutting allegedly by Christian Missionary for establishment of infrastructure in the premises of Govt. Higher Secondary School, Koloriang,
“We respect their religious works and are ready to cooperate with them in their missionary activities in the district. But, we oppose establishment of infrastructure in the school premises, AKKDSU in a release said. While terming the act inappropriate, the union urged the district administration and local MLA to intervene the matter and stop the earth cutting.
It further requested them to shift the proposed site for missionary activities to an appropriate site.
Exposure visit and training for rural youth
ITANAGAR, Nov16: Krishi Vigyan Kendra KVK), East Siang, organized an exposure tour cum training for rural youth of Simen Chapori village.
The trainees were exposed to different activities carried out by Krishi Vigyan Kendra and College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat at their Instructional Farm.
The youths were exposed to integrated framing system model, crop cafeteria, herbal garden, oil palm plantation, drip irrigation system and floriculture unit.
KVK Programme coordinator Dr. Mahesh Pathak briefed the trainees about the different activities carried out by KVK and College for the benefits of the farming communities of Arunachal Pradesh.
SM Hussain, SMS (Fisheries) guided the trainees to different experimental and demonstration blocks.
All together 53 trainees participated in the programme.
Relief distributed to fire victims
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: All Pipu Chayang Tajo Gyawepurang Sawa Students’ Union (APCTGSWU), led by its president Jeevan Bagang, has distributed blankets, buckets and utensils to the fire victims of Fachang village under Pipu circle in East Kameng district.
Workshop on vector borne diseases held
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: District Vector Borne Disease Control Society (DVBDCS), Papum Pare
organized two days refresher training for block level multipurpose workers at Yupia
at Conference Hall IDSP Yupia on November 15-
Inaugurating the programme, Papum Pare District Medical Officer Dr S Ronya asked the participants to discharge duties sincerely for controlling the vector borne diseases in the district.
District Vector Borne Disease Control Programme Officer Tatung Tayang briefed the participants about malaria and dengue diseases and also highlighted vector borne disease and epidemiological scenarios of Papum Pare district. He asked the participants to organize IEC/BCC activities and also suggested them to submit monthly report on time.
Dr Kipa Tuglik, DRCHO explained about signs and symptoms of malaria and dengue diseases.
DVBD consultant TP Tara and malaria staff Tilok Saikia conducted practical demonstration on thick and thin smear and indoor residual spray (IRS).
Allegation baseless: 21-
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: 21-
Describing the allegation as false, fabricated and baseless, 21-
Progressive farmers’ group leaves for exposure tour
CHANGLANG, Nov 16: A group of 20 progressive farmers of Khimiyang block proceeded on a study tour to Sikkim to gain first hand experience of growing various vegetables, cash crops, especially Large Cardamom.
Flagging off the tour, ADC Isha Khosla urged the farmers and escorts to learn as much as possible from the tour and share the knowledge to their fellow farmers on their return.
The team is being escorted by T Thungkang, HDO and KP Singh, HFA and jointly organized by K Lona DHO Changlang and B Tarang BDO Khimiyang.
The tour is an initiative of Changlang Deputy Commissioner Chanchal Yadav to promote and boost the cultivation of large cardamom in the district. DIPRO
Social service
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: All Tator-
The Panchayat leaders, students and gaon burahs also took part in the programme.
A volleyball competition was also organized among the youths of the area.
A similar social service was also organized at Govt. residential school, New Richi by Dose Dote Richi Youth Club.
Houses gutted
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: Two houses were reduced to ashes in a devastating fire at Koloriang today while another five houses were dismantled to stop the fire from further spreading.
The fire was brought under control after hours of joint efforts by fire brigade and public. However there was no reports of any loss of life. DIPRO
News Impact
UPA Govt committed to develop Arunachal: Moily
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister M Verappa Moily today
said the Congress-
"Arunachal is the crown of India and a source of national spirit and energy for the country," Moily said while attending the 'Vikas Rally' at the Indira Gandhi Park here organised on the occasion of completion of two years of the Nabam Tuki government, reports PTI.
Admitting that the state has great potential for development, he said, "When Arunachal smiles the entire nation smiles and when it prospers, the entire country prospers."
Lauding the people for their patriotic nature in zealously guarding the country's frontier, Moily said, the Centre is with the state government in its development endeavour.
"Though Arunachal is geographically far from New Delhi, it is near to our heart. The commitment of the UPA government for the state's development has been proved beyond doubt and the Rs 37000 crore Prime Minister's mega development project for the state is a glaring example to name a few," he said.
"UPA's commitment for development of Arunachal is not a promise, but a determination on the part of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and youth leader Rahul Gandhi," he said and assured all help to transform the state in to Switzerland of the country.
The Union minister also laid the foundation stones of a Nursing College here and
a gas-
"The Nursing College will be sponsored by ONGC, Oil India Limited and Bharat Petroleum, while the Rs 78 crore Gumcha gas power plant will be a joint venture of the Oil India Limited and the state government," he said, while assuring of ambulances to the state through various petroleum companies.
"My ministry is planning to invest Rs 400 crore in Arunachal's oil sector," he said.
Appreciating Chief Minister Nabam Tuki for his development initiative in the state, Moily said he (Tuki) wants to see smile in all strata of the society and his motto was to transform the youth of the state to enlightened citizens of the country.
"Youths of the state have leadership qualities and the UPA is committed to develop them into world class leaders," he added.
The union minister also distributed laptops and cash awards to 105 meritorious students under the Chief Minister's Talent Search Award and distributed tools and equipments to progressive farmers.
He and Tuki flagged-
Faster, sustainable development objective of 12th plan, says Tuki
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today said that the objective of his government in the 12th Plan period was faster, inclusive and sustainable development of the state.
"Our impetus is on people centric programmes and policies at all level. We have identified many priority areas and tried to create and strengthen the instutional mechanism to deliver on our agenda," he said.
He said the priority areas of the government was youth development, social security, gender balance and empowerment of women besides agriculture and allied sectors, tourism, infrastructure development, health, education and border area development.
"We have taken initiatives to build strong foundations to strengthen the delivery system related to these thrust areas along with a suitable evaluation and monitoring mechanism," the chief minister said.
He said, various flagship schemes of the Centre over the last ten years ensured that benefits went to the people directly in accordance with the principles of equitable development for growth across all sectors.
"The planning perspectives under the UPA regime have seen the introduction of landmark initiatives to empower the common man encompassing different areas of development.
The introduction of PM’s package in the state has broadened the scope of growth by
ushering in major infrastructure development activities for all-
Outlining the development activities of his government, Tuki said that the target of providing employment to 5000 unemployed youths would be fulfilled before the deadline while the ambitious railway project would be operational in the state from January. Referring to the internal security scenario, he said that the Home department has recruited 1526 police constables in a transparent manner during 2012 from Changlang, Tirap and Longding districts who have completed basic training and were now deployed.
Recruitment for the 4th and 5th IRBn have been completed and about 1760 personnel were under training.
The union Home ministry recently approved one CRPF battalion of about 1000 personnel for the state capital. Their deployment would strenghten policing, he added. PTI
Sona dedicates tourist lodge to people
LIKABALI, Nov 16: In a major boost to the Likabali-
The 16-
Sona dedicated the lodge to the people of the area, terming it “a milestone for the
tourist circuit of West Siang, especially in spiritual tourism. “The people of Likabali
will get double benefit as tourists will stay at this transit accommodation for to-
Sona urged the people to be well behaved with tourists, stressing on hospitality as the key to growth of tourism. He also cautioned them against negative publicity that is often passed on through word of mouth, saying grapevine is often more effective than the electronic and print media put together.
“Ill-
He urged the proprietor to take good care of the lodge premises and advised him to register information about the lodge on the tourism department’s website for wider publicity.
Kena informed that around 100 domestic tourists visit Likabali to pay obeisance at Malinithan, Akashi Ganga and Rukmini — sacred Hindu sites — on a daily basis, and expressed hope that the opening of the lodge would augment tourism growth. He urged Sona to support the young entrepreneur in further developing the venture, and to set up a perennial water supply source for the lodge.
Likabali ZPM Mito Taipodia and Galo Students’ Union advisor Pakmik Taipodia also expressed their happiness over the new asset in their area and offered their support to the venture.
The proprietor of Vantage Point on his part promised to leave no stone unturned to deliver the best possible service “so that the tourism potential of the area is properly harnessed, more and more tourists visit the spiritual sites here, and the state as a whole is recognized worldwide.”
DoNER sanctions projects worth Rs 2116 cr for Arunachal:Ghatowar
Itanagar, Nov 16: Union DoNER Minister Pawan Singh Ghatowar today said that his ministry has sanctioned 183 projects worth Rs 2,116 crore for Arunachal Pradesh over the past few years.
“Projects worth Rs 540 crore under North East Council (NEC) have also been sanctioned for the frontier state during the same period,” Ghatowar said while addressing the Vikas Rally organized by the state government at Indira Gandhi Park here today.
The rally was organized to highlight the achievement of the Nabam Tuki-
The minister while highlighting various packages allocated by the Centre for the state, informed that during the Eleventh Five year plan, Arunachal Pradesh received an amount of Rs 7900 crore which was a hike of 190 per cent from the allocation during the tenth plan period.
“In the Twelfth Plan period, the Centre had allocated an amount of Rs 11,175 crore
for Arunachal with substantial hike of 41 per cent from the eleventh plan period,”
the minister said and added that the Centre was alive to the problems of the land-
Referring to the achievement of the state government in the past two years, the minister termed Arunachal as the ‘best ruled’ state in the country.
Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Ranee Narah said that the vision of the
UPA-
Narah, who represent Assam’s North Lakhimpur constituency also advocated hammering
out an amicable solution to the decades-
Author of ‘Memoir of a Boy’ Banta Natung felicitated
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: Along with the rest of the country, the media fraternity in Arunachal
Pradesh today observed the National Press Day with a day-
While reiterating his commitment for welfare of the small, but vibrant and growing media fraternity of the state, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki exhorted them to dedicate the day to analyse the role of media in a democracy by serving as an agency for the people to access information and help strengthening and supporting the democratic process.
He urged them to ensure that universal principles of verification and right to fair opportunity to all were not lost sight of.
"I reiterate my request that media be the eyes and ears of the government and mirror the grievances of the people without any fear and favour.
"I appeal to my friends in the media to adhere to the fundamental objectives of journalism and to eschew publication of inaccurate, baseless, graceless, misleading or distorted material, avoid conjecture, speculation or comment as a statement of fact to prevent avoidable misgivings in the minds of the people," the chief minister said.
"I look forward to your constructive criticisms, suggestions and solutions so that my commitment to deliver a common man's government is fulfilled," he told reporters here.
The scribes, under the aegis of Arunachal Press Club (APC) and Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalist (APUWJ), submitted a memorandum to Tuki demanding allocation of land in the state capital for construction of a permanent Press Club building and to speed up construction of a press colony for working journalists of the state as promised.
They also demanded for additional sanction of Rs one crore in addition to Rs two crore sanctioned earlier by former Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu and to increase the amount of corpus fund for scribes to Rs 30 lakh.
Both organisations, in the memorandum, also pleaded the Chief Minister to initiate steps for implementation of the Majithia Wage Board recommendations for working journalists to which the Tuki assured to give a positive look.
Budding writer Banta Natung was felicitated during the function for his novella -
Terming the role of media in India as crucial and important for development, he further added that, “Instead of providing mere news, press should also provide research facts for the deeper understanding of issues”.
IPR Secretary Dani Sulu while speaking on the occasion said, “Not the power of criticism but the power of placing the facts in the right way that defines the responsible press”.
Earlier, Arunachal Press Club president Chopa Cheda welcoming the guests informed
about the exposure tour undertaken by working journalists to Imphal recently. The
seven-
The team which recently returned from Manipur also gave presentations, highlighting their experiences gained during the exposure tour.
Among others, Parliamentary Secretary Thangwang Wangham and APPSC chairman Ligu Tacho were also present.
YUPIA, Nov 16: The governing body meeting of DRDA, Papum Pare held here yesterday approved the Annual Action Plan (AAP) under MGNREGA of five blocks, namely Mengio, Sagalee, Doimukh, Balijan and Kimin for onward submission.
Addressing the meeting, DRDA Project Director Toko Babu advised the Panchayat leaders to give more emphasis on creation of more tangible and visible assets under MGNREGA. He also appealed to the Panchayat leaders to cooperate with BDOs in implementing the centrally sponsored schemes and also asked the BDOs to give equal support to the Panchayat leaders.
He said that the ZPMs being the ex-
Zilla Parishad Chairperson Nabam Aka called upon the Panchayat leaders to maintain good relationship with the officers and discuss every perspective of schemes for proper and successful implementation. She suggested the BDOs for proper screening of beneficiaries before selection and recommendation.
“Every Panchayat leaders and all Govt. officials must work together without any differences in the matter of development,” she added.
The meeting attended by BDOs, ZPMs, Anchal Chairpersons also discussed and reviewed
the CSS schemes, like IAY, SGSY, MGNREGA implemented under DRDA last year and budget
of DRDA for 2013-
Rumour triggers panic buying of salt in East Siang
Correspondent
RUKSIN, Nov 16: After Capital Complex, it was East Siang where people purchased salt
in bulk @ Rs 30-
Salt ran out of stocks in the markets of Pasighat, Ruksin, Oyan hours after the panic
buying. It was reportedly sold @ Rs 30 to Rs 100 per kg at Ruksin, Oyan, Sille-
Meanwhile, the district administration ahas ppealed to people not to panic over rumours of salt crisis as it was a rumour created by some unscrupulous businessmen and traders to earn easy money.
The district administration asked the Food & Civil Supply and Legal Metrology department to keep strict eye on the situation. Traders who will be found indulging in the illegal practice will be booked under appropriate section of the law, it cautioned.
The members of Adi Students Union (AdiSU), who are keeping a strict eye on the development, appealed people not to panic over the situation. AdiSU urged the administration to bring those unscrupulous traders to book, who had sold salt on exorbitant price.
North East Cinema to hog limelight at IFFI
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: The North East cinema would be in focus during the ensuing 44th
International Film Festival of India in Goa to be held from November 20-
While Assamese and Manipuri films have seen theatrical releases, cinema from other
North-
Manipur’s legendary filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma’s Manipuri Pony will represent his state in the forthcoming Goa Film Festival. Besides Sharma’s film, the North East will be represented by Manju Borah’s Mishing language film Ko:Yad and documentaries By Lane No. 2 by Utpal Datta and Resonance of Mother’s Melody by Dip Bhuyan.
The North East section opens with Mizo film Khwalung Run by Mapui Chawngthu on November
22 and closes on November 27 with Assamese film Aideu by Arup Manna. The North East
Focus is an especially curated section by award-
The Indian Panorama feature film category will be opened by the Malayalam ‘Kanyaka Talkies’ and will feature the work of directors like Rituparno Ghosh (‘Satyanweshi’), Anand Gandhi (‘Ship Of Theseus’), Rakesh Omprakash Mehra (‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’) and Manju Borah(‘Ko:Yad’).
The non-
The 2013 selection also includes critically acclaimed mainstream Bollywood cinema such as Hindi film Tigmanshu Dhulia’s ‘Pan Singh Tomar’, (Best Feature Film, 60th National Film Awards) and Girish Malik’s ‘Jal’ (nominated for the New Currents segment at the Busan international film Festival). Around 67 international films from around the world will feature in this section and are meant to showcase the best of contemporary World Cinema.
‘My duty is to help the poor and working class’
SEPPA, Nov 16: Arunachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB& OCWWB) chairman Jalley Sonam said that his first and foremost duty was to work for the welfare of the workers and poorer sections of the society.
Addressing a public meeting at General Ground here yesterday attended by workers from various departments, Sonam informed them about various welfare schemes of the Board for the registered workers, such as housing loan, tools advance, medical assistance etc. He, advised the workers to get themselves registered with the Board to avail the benefits. He lauded the ruling State government for paying special attention towards poor and working class.
Later, Sonam gave away death benefits of Rs 16,000 each to Meyang Natung, wife of one late Tinking Natung and Meka Riyang, wife of late Tagio Riyang.
EKSWCO chairman Dr. T Taku advised the workers to give proper education to their children. He distributed school bags, geometry boxes and umbrellas provided by the Board for the children the workers.
Robin Hissang, Principal Govt. College Seppa, Taiwan Dodum, Member EKSWCO, President AEKSU, Middle Zone, ASCPGSU and Handicapped Association were present in the meeting. DIPRO
UGC sponsored Field Tour to Re-
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: The Department of History, Indira Gandhi Government College, Tezu
conducted a UGC sponsored educational field tour to Bhismak Nagar to re-
The archaeological remains excavated by eminent archaeologists at Bhismak Nagar during late sixties give ample testimony to such cultural connectivity.
The Principal of the College, Dr. BK Nath while addressing the gathering called upon
the students to re-
SC Pradhan, Vice-
Dr. PK Nayak, Associate Professor of History explained the mythological dimension
of the place and related the ethno-
R. Dele, Coordinator of the UGC Cell spelt out cultural aspect and urged the students to differentiate between myth and reality in constructing any kind of connectivity to historical recourse.
Workshop on scientific cultivation of tea held
ITANAGAR, Nov 16: The regional office of Tea Board here organized two workshops on scientific cultivation of tea for small tea growers at Sille and Seren, East Siang on November 14 and 15.
Addressing the tea growers, S Rajbongshi, ADTD, Tea Board said that 32 percent of
the country’s total tea production is contributed by unorganized sector and Tea Board
is taking steps to disseminate scientific knowledge to this sector. He motivated
growers to form self-
Biswajit Bordoli, Junior Advisory Officer of TRA trained the tea growers on selection of land, soil testing, land preparation, planting, bringing up of young tea etc.
Booklets as well as wall hangouts on tea cultivation prepared by Tea Board were also distributed freely to participants.
Prominent persons of the locality area including Nyodek Yonggam, Ex-
Yonggam, a retired tea planter, who served Doom Dooma Tea Co. Ltd, Assam during 1971 – 1975, urged the Tea Board to conduct such trainings at four stages at different seasons for the benefit of new tea growers.
Ojing shared his experience of recent study tour to North Bengal where three SHGs have successfully established their own factories.
Over 180 small tea growers from both East Siang and West Siang attended the workshops.
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