November 14
News Impact
Meeting on implementation of MDM held
SEPPA, Nov 13: A meeting on implementation of Mid-
DDSE Kata Rangmo while briefing the aims of the meeting urged the BEOs, CRCCs, BRCCs to come out with activities report on implementation of MDM in their respective blocks. He also called upon the members to work hard and put in constructive suggestions to make it a success in East Kameng.
According to BEO (MDM), A N Jha in his presentation on MDM stated, there are problems
and issues in its implementation which is common in the entire state in the nature
of non-
However, there are also the areas for improvement which include construction of kitchen shed plus store through BADP or MLALAD, linkage with medical department for maintaining health of the children and PHED for water supply in the schools. Strict supervision and monitoring by local administrative officers, BEOs, CRCCs, BRCCs and PRI members, stationing of field functionaries at their posting place and active participation of community members like schools management committee (SINC) and PRI members were much needed, he added.
DC Sandeep Kr. Singh had arranged a video footage of the success stories of Akshaya Patra foundation on implementation of MDM in order to inculcate a sense of better understanding among the field functionaries for preparing perspective and vision to achieve success in its implementation. He said that education is the single most factor to improve the living standards of life and also explained how best we can ensure effective education by mitigation hunger of the children.
DC directed the BEOs, CRCCs, and BRCCs for random inspections and surprise visits to schools of their respective blocks and submit report about whether the children are actually getting MDM or not. If any of the school was found to have failed to serve MDM to children, MDM costs shall be recovered, he added.
He also said that BEOs shall be held responsible if any of the schools under their blocks were found to have not serving MDM to children at the time of his visit to schools. He gave a strong message to the field functionaries that the lethargic type of attitude and absenteeism of teachers shall not be tolerated where the students had to suffer for no fault of theirs.
The Headmaster in-
ZPM Meyuk Cheda said that she had directed the PRI members for strong monitoring of MDM and called on the field functionaries of education department to perform their duties properly without giving room for complaints.
DC wrapped up the action plans which included mapping of schools for transportation
of MDM items, comprehensive reports on implementation of MDM with photographs by
BEO, sub-
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan picks up pace at Koloriang
KOLORIANG, Nov 13: Along with the rest of the country, Koloriang town witnessed a
massive cleanliness drive today. Carrying forward the mantra of the “Swachh Bharat
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While expressing his happiness over enthusiastic participation, Pani Taram hoped that in future too, such cleanliness drive would be conducted to maintain a clean Koloriang. Observing absence of any kind of waste disposal system in the township area, he assured the people of funds from his MLALAD to construct dustbins in suitable locations around the township and also for improving the drainage system.
ADC Shinde, wielding a broom himself led his team of govt employees to clean out the areas surrounding various Govt offices. While appreciating the efforts by all the participants, he informed that “necessary orders for maintenance of cleanliness around the township area and all office premises would be issued. All defaulters found littering the area would be dealt with actions including fine under suitable sections of the Indian Penal code”. DIPRO
Marijuana seized
ITANAGAR, Nov 13: Members of the Itanagar Market Welfare Association (IMWA) today seized 200 grams of Marijuana from a peddler in broad daylight near the Ganga Tempo stand.
However, the peddler managed to escape taking advantage of the heavy traffic jam in the area. IMWA president Yumlam Achung informed that his team on receiving the information from a source reached the spot where the man identified only as a native of Assam was selling the banned drug. While the peddler escaped, the IMWA team got hold of the marijuana and later handed it over to the police.
Expressing concern over the drug menace, Achung appealed to the youths to refrain from using marijuana or any other drug that has a negative impact on the health of the users and the society in general.
RTI Forum for mandatory asset declaration
ITANAGAR, Nov 13: Arunachal Pradesh RTI Forum for State Development has demanded the state government to ensure the mandatory asset declaration by government officials. In a representation submitted to the Chief Secretary the RTI forum said that government employees in the state are enjoying corruption due to inactive and inappropriate mechanism to check their properties. It also added that though the government had earlier circulated notification regarding the mandatory and declaration of movable and immovable assets of bureaucrats, technocrats etc, however the notification has not been implemented effectively so far.
Union seeks action against engineer
ITANAGAR, Nov 13: Claiming that due to inferior work quality under SPA fund executed by the various departments the retaining walls are rampantly damaging in slight rainfall, the All Mengio Unemployment Engineers Union today requested the Chief Secretary to take stern action against the engineers. It also alleged that said wall was constructed while violating the detail project report (DPR), a release added.
APSLSA takes part in national para-
ITANAGAR, Nov 13: The Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA) attended
the National Para-
The Meet was organized by the National Legal Services Authority and it is being held
annually to felicitate the best para-
North East Zone Inter-
Mixed results for Arunachal on opening day
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Nov 13: State badminton team had mixed results on the opening day of the
North East Zone Inter-
Arunachal beat Meghalaya 2-
The men’s team, who beat Tripura 3-
2nd Gora Tamer Memorial Football Tournament
Subansiri United and East Kameng win
ITANAGAR, Nov 13: Subansiri United FC and East Kameng Football Association (EKFA) won their respective league level matches in the current 2nd Gora Tamer Memorial Football Tournament at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Naharlagun today.
Subansiri United FC beat Tagung Neri FC 2-
Kaling Tatin and Rocky Ramching scored one goal each for Subansiri United FC in 32nd minute and 61st minute respectively. Both the goals came from penalty kicks.
For the East Kameng team, Judi Bagang (21 min) and Pato Pardong (76 min) scored one goal each.
The only goal for EGFC was scored in 62nd minute by Lingdum Jhon.
Correction
In yesterday's news regarding Todo United FC's victory against OIL, Duliajan, the name of the goal scorer was mistakenly mentioned as Pani Raju whereas it should have been Tagio Raja. The error is regretted.
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Ray of hope
In a significant development army today punished its men for carrying out fake encounter at Jammu and Kashmir. After four years of Machil fake encounter that fuelled widespread unrest in Kashmir Valley, five army men, including two officers were sentenced to life for gunning down three youths and labelling them as militants. The decision has been welcomed by Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday as a "watershed moment".
Official sources said that the five army men including the then Col D K Pathania,
who was the commanding officer, and Captain Upendera were held guilty by the Summary
General Court Martial (SGCM) which sentenced them to life imprisonment. The others
held guilty were Havaldar Devinder, Lance Naik Lakhmi and Lance Naik Arun Kumar.
Another accused, a subedar, has been let off by the SGCM. Meanwhile, Amnesty International
in a statement said the decision was a "welcome measure" and "turning point". For
the first time army has shown rare courage to take action against its personnel for
wrongdoing. In conflict zones like J&K and North East India army is often accused
of carrying out extra-
Border Liaison Officers’ meeting held
India & Myanmar agree to cooperate on cross-
CHANGLANG, Nov 13: Border Liaison Officers from India and Myanmar convened a bilateral meeting at Nanyon, Myanmar today and discussed various cross border issues like law and order, drug trafficking, arms smuggling, illegal infiltration along the border, holding cultural exchange, possible enhancement of bilateral border trade, etc.
Deputy Commissioner, Changlang Chanchal Yadav led the Indian team as Border Liaison Officer in the 2nd BLO meeting with Myanmarese delegates led by Ru San Kuye, Chairman, Naga Self Administered Zone, Lahe as Border Liaison Officer, the Government Union of Myanmar.
Delegates from both the countries agreed to increase co-
Discussing on the activities of insurgents operating along Indo-
The Indian side raised the issue of infiltration from Myanmar side and other related
law order problems created by Myanmarese nationals inside Indian territory. The party
placed the issue of recent murder case at Sallang village of Changlang where a Myanmar
national had murdered an Indian citizen in a gruesome manner and had fled across
the border. The party handed over details of the criminal along with photograph and
sought co-
After a marathon discussion, it was agreed that meeting of BLOs would be held on
quarterly basis alternatively at Changlang and Pangsau after deciding the date and
venue mutually. Both sides agreed that BLO will be nurtured to act as platform to
discuss and share information on the activities of Indian insurgent groups and Trans-
Both sides agreed to exchange information in the issues on real time basis so that actionable intelligence is acted upon in time. Both the parties agreed to strengthen mode of communication systems between the two nations.
The Myanmar side requested for early construction of Border Hut at Indian side of
Pangsau Pass informing that they have already started construction work in Myanmar
side which was agreed in earlier meeting for the larger interest of people living
in both side of border area. Indian side expressed the non-
The feasibility and importance of holding cultural exchanges at the local level in promoting and strengthening the existing friendship between the two nations was also discussed in the meeting. Both the parties agreed that traditional dances and plays can be performed by local artists during the festivals of either of the countries.
In order to develop a common mode of communication, the Indian side proposed to arrange training of English language for Myanmar officials doing border guard duties. On the request of Myanmarese delegates the Indian side also agreed to train Myanmarese farmers on tea, rubber and cardamom plantation.
The Myanmarese side expressed their willingness to buy agricultural machineries and its mechanical parts, construction materials, etc from Indian via Pangsau Pass and requested for necessary arrangement from Indian side. The Indian side agreed to provide construction materials if it falls under the item list allowed by the Govt of India as per the MOO. Regarding machineries and mechanical parts, after discussion, both the parties agreed to approach through the respective diplomatic channel of the countries.
The Indian team included Vijay Kumar, SP Changlang, Kento Riba, ADC Jairampur, Commandant,
Assam Rifles, Jairampur, Dusu Shra, Field Director, Namdapha National Park, Tokong
Pertin, Director Trade and Commerce. DIPRO in-
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Mein calls for scientific approach to boost agri sector
Prafulla Kaman
PASIGHAT, Nov 13: Agriculture Minister Chowna Mein has sought technical help from
the scientists of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to boost production
of food crops, fruits and vegetables in the state. Mein was addressing at the inaugural
programme of the 4-
He has requested the scientists for formulation of policy for increasing production
of rice and other edible crops besides fruits and locally available spices. The minister
said that the hilly foothills and plain lands of the state have rich potentiality
of agriculture, horticulture and other allied cultures including animal farming,
but these are yet to be harnessed by the farmers due to lack of technical know-
Claiming that a silent green revolution has been happening in the state, the Minister
stressed on development of Kishan Bazar for commercialization of the Agri-
Regarding land tax worth Rs. 36 lakh being paid to state government by the CHF authority, Mein assured to initiate for exemption of the payment.
Director General of ICAR, Padma Bhusan awardee Dr R S Paroda, in his speech said that food and nutritional security for the people of NE states is a major issue of the department concerned. The government policies should support the innovations laid by the agriculture and horticultural institutions. He laid stress on introduction of specialty and secondary agriculture to boost farmers’ income. He urged the state’s agriculture minister to consider Pasighat CHF as not of the ICAR but of his own. The state government should formulate policies to develop the institution and guide the farmers in proper way to adopt modern technologies in the filed of agriculture and allied activities, he suggested. Dr. Paroda also suggested the government machineries to make necessary changes of qualification for forest department officials by putting priority to the horticulture and forestry degree holders in case of appointment.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Canceller of Central Agricultural University (Imphal),
SN Puri said the university is projecting the entire Northeastern Region. He emphasized
on ‘Farmer-
“We are making a portal to open Kishan Call Centre in the agriculture and Horticulture colleges, wherein the farmer will be given facility to talk with learned scientists for their problems. He suggested the participants to gain practical knowledge from the experts concerned by attending the symposiums.
Among others, East-
The inaugural day programme included opening of the exhibition stalls. Exhibition
of processed fruits, vegetables, flowers including modern agriculture technologies
by agriculture and horticulture colleges from different states, KVKs, SHGs and local
farmers and craftsmen were the main highlights. A symposium with theme-
The programme will end on November 16 next with distribution of prizes and valedictory function.
West Kameng to host indigenous festival
BOMDILA, Nov 13: In an effort to promote and preserve culture and tradition and promote tourism in West Kameng district, the district administration and West Kameng Indigenous People’s Society (WKIPS) will be hosting the first ever Indigenous festival.
In this regard a meeting of the DA, WKIPS, NEEPCO, Patel Engineering, Army, and other community based organizations and Head of Departments was held here yesterday to chalk out the details.
Briefing the house, chairman Celebration Committee, Er. Bonny Sakrinsow said that it is an effort at ensuring exposure of local tribes of the district like Aka, Miji, Sherdukpen, Monpa, Bugun and Sartang.
It would serve as the platform for displaying their cultural and traditional rituals, rites and practices before the people, he said. The maiden festival would begin from November 22 to 25 next and will showcase various forms of traditional cultural items, games and sports, archery, horse riding and fashion shows.
Sarkinsow informed that all four MLAs of the district are assisting the event as patrons.
Deputy Commissioner, AK Singh urged everyone present in the house to assist WKIPS to make the event successful. He assured to provide all possible assistance from the district administration. This sort of activity would attract both national and international tourists and can prove as a mechanism for the tourism potential of the region.
Stage all set for 2nd edition of Panyor River Festival
Ziro, Nov 13: A meeting was held in the mini conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner to plan and improvise the 2nd edition of the Panyor River Festival which will be held from 21st to 25th November. Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang who has a storehouse of experience in conducting such festivals gave valuable and creative inputs to the committee members. He emphasized on paying attention to the traffic on the bridge that connects the main road to the festival ground.
The bridge should be maintained on daily basis for the entire festival period to avoid any untoward incidents; he added and directed to keep a rescue team with swimmers round the clock in the festival ground. SP Tumme Amo and his team would be setting up a temporary beat post in the festival ground which would act as an emergency as well as disaster management cell. He assured to provide round the clock police protection around the ground to avoid any law and order situation.
With the district administration lending its unremitting support the organizing secretary Taba Techi, ZPM Yazali is a happy man. He and his team aspires to make this festival a calendar event under the Ministry of Tourism and hope that in the near future Yazali would be a popular tourist destination.
The 2nd edition of the Panyor River Festival would witness unique blend of guests
for its opening ceremony. The presidents and the secretaries of Nyishi Elite Society,
Apatani Cultural and Literary Society, Galo Welfare Society, Tagin Welfare Society
and Adi Bane Kebang would attend the festival with their cultural troupes. Besides
tents for accommodation in the festival ground, homestay facilities have been initiated
this time. The homestay providers have been rigorously trained to cater to domestic
as well as international tourists under Kago Kampu, who runs Abaasa Homestay in Ziro
which is a huge success with the tourist. The five day festival would witness series
of adventure sports like Paragliding, Angling, Trapshooting, Archery, Beach Volleyball,
Rafting, Climbing and Trekking. To cater to the taste buds, 23 uniquely constructed
food stalls from across the state dots the festival ground. The cultural extravaganza
in the evenings would witness performances from indigenous singers and dance groups
like Karken Riba team, Minam Goi, Laigi Tada and rock bands like The Vinyl Records,
Royal Flush, JK-
The amazingly pleasant weather, the tranquility of the festival location, the warmth of the Yazalians and a minutely planned security measure to take care of visitors should make for a perfect weekend getaway. The five day festival is being organized by Arunachal Adventure Association and supported by Department of Tourism. (DIPRO)
ITANAGAR, Nov 13: The Governor and Chief Minister have greeted the people on the
occasion of Child-
For our better tomorrow, let us give our best to our children today, the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma said in a message.
Exhorting the people to give their best to the children, the Governor emphasized that by providing our children the opportunities to excel and imbibe good values, we nurture for a better future for all. In his message, the Governor said that Pundit Nehru worked passionately for the welfare of children and youngsters. He took keen interest in their welfare, education, and development. Pundit Nehru knew that values and disciplines learned as a child are responsible for the kind of adulthood one has. Therefore, he visualized the nurturing and welfare of children as a national priority.
The Governor expressed hope that the day will serve as a reminder to all to renew the commitment towards the welfare of children and let the children live by Nehruji’s ideals.
Chief Minister Nabam Tuki in a message on eve of Children’s Day, said, “Let us rejoice the children in our lives and pledge to give them a life of peace, progress and equality.”
Paying rich tributes to Nehru, the Chief Minister said that because of his (Nehru’s) love for children, who lovingly called him Chacha Nehru, his birth anniversary is celebrated as Children’s Day in India.
Tuki called upon parents and elders to take time out of their busy burdens of life to spend time with their children and seriously ponder what kind of world they are going to hand them over. He also appealed all to desist from the practice of child labour as every child has the right to freedom and innocence devoid of hardships of earning livelihood.
“For children, this is a day of joy, freedom and to engage in fun. Let’s let them have it for they our future – future of the state, the country,” he appealed.
Ering visits remote village, sanctions fund for bridge maintenance
PASIGHAT, Nov 13: East Arunachal MP Ninong Ering yesterday reached the remote Pangi village, about 63 KMs away from the district headquarter Pasighat, on foot to carry forward his development agenda.
While interacting with the villagers in a public meeting, the MP assured them to take prompt actions for solution to their grievances and sanctioned 2 lakhs immediately for maintenance of Kebang to Pangi suspension bridge. He also assured to provide 20 lakhs for the village Dere (Community Hall) from his MPLAD soon.
Ering suggested the people to hard work and cooperate in state building process. He also urged them to pay attention on education of their children and preserve the local culture and tradition. DIPRO
APCSD, ACS condemn BJP leaders’ statement on incursion
ITANAGAR, Nov 13: Arunachal Pradesh Congress Seva Dal (APCDS) vehemently condemned the repeated statements from BJP top leaders towards Arunachal Pradesh on the incursion of Chinese Army, this time Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar saying “Chinese incursion is not a serious issue”.
The statement from Union Defence Minister reveals how BJP think about our state, said APCSD. “It was always a deliberate propaganda of BJP to declare Arunachal Pradesh as a disputed territory and please Chinese Government,” it said.
Earlier, MoS for Home Affairs Kiren Rijjiju said that Chinese incursion is a natural phenomenon in Arunachal Pradesh. All this repeated statements from BJP top leaders while one holding the post of Defence and another Home Ministry is highly condemnable, the APCSD said. It demanded the BJP to come out with an apology to the people of the state for repeatedly hurting their sentiments.
Meanwhile, expressing resentment over the statement of Manohar Parrikar on the Chinese incursion inside Arunachal territory, Arunachal Civil Society (ACS) said the statement has hurt the sentiments of the people of Arunachal Pradesh including ACS members.
“For the last thirty years China has been issuing stapled visa to the citizen of Arunachal Pradesh just to show their claim over Arunachal Pradesh, indeed they are indulging in repeated intrusions and camping under the territory of India,” the ACS said.
Such a statement from a responsible person like Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is not welcome. It will provoke China to maintain their claim over Arunachal Pradesh, the ACS said.
NE Festival in Delhi: Anshu Jamsenpa walks the ramp to promote NE
ITANAGAR, Nov 13: The North East celebrity icons walked the ramp during the recently concluded North East Festival in New Delhi. Wearing traditional attires designed by renowned fashion designer Yana Ngoba of Arunachal, Garima Saikia of Assam and L D Roslyn Konshai of Manipur, the celebrities showcased NE’s rich tradition and attractive dresses.
The lineup of celebrity icons included 3-
Thousands of cheering fans thronged the venue to witness the celebrities walking
the ramp and the follow-
Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Shripad Yesso Naik was the Chief Guest of the function. Robin Hibu, Joint Commissioner of Police and Tsering Wange, President AMASA were also present as special invitees.
The North East Festival 2014 was organized by Trend MMS in association with North East Community Delhi, Ministry of DoNER (GoI) and Ministry of Home Affairs from November 7 to 10 at New Delhi. North East Festival is an attempt to showcase and create awareness about India's North East and to promote investment and tourism.
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Belief decreasing at an alarming rate
Dear Editor,
With reference to the article published on 20th May of 2014 in this daily titled 'Student Stipend Sanctioned' we would like to enquire to the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education that did the department really meant it.
We are pleased to let you know that there has been a big discrepancy in the processing
of our enumeration. While some has received it already and most are still expecting
it. We plead the authority concern to look into the matter. Out of nearly 60 students,
only 20-
The North-
We expect encouragement and co-
Yours,
Lobsang Tenzing Com
President
NEHU Federation of Arunachal Students' (NEHUFAS),
Shillong
A tell tale saga
Dear Editor,
'Men in uniform's dadagiri' of 6th November was a tell tale saga. But perhaps non uniform wallahs too share the same trait as gory as it can be, if not more. It all depends on who's who. That particular namesake of a bridge indeed is a bottleneck though other stretches are not too far behind when it comes to congestion and overall motorability. It is aggravated recently when the line of sight ahead from the left side got disrupted by a new construction cropping up from nowhere. Right side too is a steep bend obstructed by a huge construction though it is not as close to the bridge as the tiny shed in the left bank.
Hope the authority concerned is not oblivious of the sudden outcrop of such disruptive structure so close to a bridge. Moreover, the department concerned should immediately replace it with a permanent bridge with adequate width as per norm for smooth flow of traffic.
People tend to use this circuitous narrow road if traffic is high in NH-
Yours,
John
Reintroduce nursery education
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed news paper, I would like to request the Govt. of Arunachal
Pradesh that nursery school must be re-
Admitting them directly into class I without going through nursery education detrimentally affect the future of the children.
Yours
Toba Ori
Aalo
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