November 07
Rijiju visits BOPs, interacts with jawans
AALO, Nov 6: Union Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju visited the ITBP Border Outposts of Tada Dege and Monigong situated at a height of 6233 to 6561 ft. on Nov 3. After having a detailed interaction with the ITBP troops and the Post Commanders, Rijiju lauded role of ITBP personnel of 20th Bn ITBP manning the border under adverse circumstances along the China border in Arunachal Pradesh. He was also briefed about the ITBP deployment in the border and other aspects. DIG SHQ (ITA) ITBP, Ajay Pal Singh, Commanding officer of 20th Battalion ITBP, Brij Mohan Singh and host of other officers accompanied the Minister. Later, Rijiju visited Pakam village and met ailing local singer Moge Doji, reports DIPRO Aalo.
District level workshop on Pentalvalent/IPV held
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: Medical Officers, ANMs and cold chain handlers from CHC, PHC and
Sub-
Speaking on the occasion, DMO Dr. Nani Rika asked all Medical Officers-
DRCHO Dr. Pill Dipen also briefed the Medical Officers-
Regional Team Leader, WHO for Eastern India, Kolkata Dr. Dipangkar Mukherjee and WHO, SMO for Eastern Arunachal Pradesh Dr. M Deka were also present as resource persons on the occasion, according to an official release.
CCLAPF seeks CS intervention for restraint
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: The Capital Complex Land Affected Peoples’ Forum (CCLAPF) has requested
the Chief Secretary to issue necessary direction for immediate halting of show-
In this regard a memorandum was submitted today by the CCLAPF to the Chief Secretary. The forum also apprised the CS on the issue and the cabinet decision taken on Jan 10, 2014 regarding the issue of government land encroachment in the Capital Complex.
The CS assured the visiting team to examine the matter and strictly abide by the Cabinet decisions, etc, stated the release.
The CCLAPF team also met the Secretary (LM), Director (LM) and Chief Estate Officer (CEO), Itanagar Capital Complex, requesting all of them to exercise restraint and wait for the government decision.
District research officer passes away
NAHARLAGUN, Nov 6: Somesh Choudury, District Research Officer, Yupia, passed away due to massive cardiac arrest at a rented house, Naharlagun on November 1. Late Choudury was 54 and is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. He joined the department as ARO in 1986 and was promoted to DRO in 2007 and was posted at Yupia since then.
The Officers and staff of Director of Research, Itanagar deeply mourned the premature demise of Somesh Choudury.
While recalling his life and contribution towards the department, the Director of Research Batem Pertin heaped praise on the Late officer and called him as a man of amenable personality and known for his passionate love towards his duties and responsibilities. He called upon the officers and staff of the department to imbibe the exemplary ideals left behind by the departed soul.
The departmental officers and staff observed two minutes silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul and conveyed deep sense of condolence to the bereaved family. DIPR
BJYM reacts
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Arunachal Pradesh has expressed shock and surprise at the Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress (APYC) questioning the BJP, the logic of demanding Chief Minister Nabam Tuki’s floor test.
The minority status of the Nabam Tuki led Congress Govt. is not a matter of BJP, it is now, the talk of every house hold in the state, the BJYM said in a release.
The BJYM further said continuous statements by some of the former Congress Ministers charging Nabam Tuki led Congress Govt. of financial mismanagement and failure in all fronts is itself a pointer of the position of the Congress Govt. in the state.
Farmers training prog cum
exposure visit conducted
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: In all 24 farmers including rural youth and farm women of Pagi and
Disi villages of West Siang district took part in a KVK West Siang, ICAR A.P-
During the training West Siang KVK in-
The farmers were also taken on exposure visits to the poultry demonstration units as well as to the dairy and rabbit farming units where ICAR AP Centre, Basar Livestock Manager, Dr. Tolan Kr. Borah demonstrated modern scientific poultry and livestock rearing techniques.
Arunachalee farmer bags
Spices Board Award
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: Debia Sanka of Radhpu village under Lower Subansiri bagged Spices
Board Award (second prize) for Growers-
The award was presented to her by Somnath Poudyal, Minister for FS & Agriculture Development etc, Govt. of Sikkim along with Secretary, Spices Board India at a function held at Gangtak, Sikkim.
She received cash award of Rs.25,000 and citation.
The award has been instituted by Spices Board to encourage healthy competition among growers of cardamom (small & large) and to promote organic farming and best IPM/Post Harvest Practices in spices.
The awards consist of one first prize and two second prizes.She is the first from the state to receive this national award. The award giving ceremony was attended by Chief Secretary and Secretaries of Sikkim Govt. along with all other officers.
Meanwhile, Tanga Byaling Minister, Home & Horticulture Minister on behalf of Horticulture Department and his own behalf congratulated Debia Sanka for being awarded the prestigious award.
The Spice Board of Itanagar Division, HDO Yachuli on behalf of home district and Spice Board, Lower Subansiri branch also congratulated Sanka and said her achievement will encourage other farmers of the district in particular to take up Cardamom Cultivation in large scale.
Union demands early construction
of BG railway
Correspondent
RUKSIN, Nov 6: The Arunachal Pradesh Eastern Railway Youth Association (APERYA) headquartered
at Ruksin has demanded the NF railway authority to expedite construction activities
along Murkongselek-
APERYA president Tadi Jonnom in a release said that the union is extending all possible cooperation to railway authority for early development of the BG railway along the route.
Peaceful protest rally held at Sagalee
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: All Sagalee Students’ Union (ASSU) has organized a peaceful rally
at Sagalee town yesterday in protest against government’s lackadaisical attitude
towards issues concerning Sagalee town and its adjoining areas. The rally which began
from Govt Higher Secondary School passed through the market area and culminated at
ADC office where the Union submitted its five-
The union has been demanding immediate activation of mobile tower at Meb village, establishment of fire station at Sagalee town, immediate shifting of construction of outdoor stadium from Govt higher secondary school, Sagalee to General ground, Sagalee, introduction of Commerce stream at Govt Higher Secondary School, Sagalee and immediate posting of subject teachers at GHSS Sagalee, Govt Secondary School Leporiang, Govt Secondary School, Parang and Govt Secondary School, Toru.
The Union urged the Govt to pay heed to its demands within 30 days to avoid any further democratic movement.
DC flags of Blazing Riders Expedition
TAWANG, Nov 6: Tawang DC Duly Kamduk yesterday flagged off the Army motorbike expedition at 40 Mountain Brigade in presence of Brigadier S K Vidyarthi, Commandant, 40 Mtn Brigade, Tawang SP Anto Alphonse and others.
The biking team was constituted on November one to mark the Raising Day of 41 Infantry Division.
The expedition team consisting of 40 riders on 20 bikes will cover around 14,000 km in Tawang sector focusing the remote Jhongatser, Damteng and Bumla area.
Led by group leader Colonel GS Dhillon, the Blazing Riders expedition aims to disseminate the message of Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan and ‘Beti Bachhao Beti Padao’ to spread awareness and ensure cleanliness and to empower, educate and save the female gender.
Jang ADC Dr. Dilip Kumar Chutiya, Tawang DFO Sangey Tsering, ZPC Jambey Tsering, and all rank and file of Army of 40 Mtn Brigade, students and teachers of Govt. Upper primary school, Khrimu and Thupten Choelling Balika Vidyalaya attended the flagging off ceremony. (Tawang Vigilance)
Students demand speedy
trial, charge-
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: United Students Federation of Aalo (USFA), All Nyiko Students’ Welfare Association (ANSWA), Students’ Union of Donyi Polo Govt. College Kamki & Hirik Hiru Students’ Union (HHSU) have demanded immediate arrest of all the culprits involved in the brutal murder of Dorik Basa, a BA final year student of DPGC, Kamki.
Commending Aalo Police for arresting three persons in connection with the murder
case within 48 hours of the incident, they demanded police to expedite the investigation
process and file charge-
The students’ unions and association also appealed to all the practicing lawyers not to move any bail petition on behalf of those alleged accused. They also appealed to all the relatives and parents not to protect the criminals so that the justice is delivered to the victim at earliest.
West Siang District Students Union (WSDSU) also lauded the Aalo Police led by officer
in-
WSDSU appealed to the authority to unearth the truth behind the incident and demanded exemplary punishment for the culprits involved in the murder case.
Doimukh Govt College week celebration concludes
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: The third Annual College Week celebration of Government College Doimukh concluded today. Addressing the participants at valedictory function, PHE Minister Takam Pario congratulated the college community for successfully conducting the annual college week celebration. He advised the students to equip themselves both theoretically and practically in developing themselves while pursuing their studies so as to make themselves capable enough to take larger social responsibilities in future.
Emphasizing on the importance of co-
Responding to the memorandum, he assured to take up the matters relating to the college
with the higher authorities at the earliest. He also appealed the students and the
faculty members of the college to work together for the all-
Also speaking in the function, ADC in-
The function was also attended by public leaders and officers including ZPM Doimukh Tana Yayo, ZPM Banderdewa, Kipa Runi, SDO Doimukh Ibom Tao, among others.
Lower Subansiri Karate team
for Mini Olympic Games
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: All Lower Subansiri Karate-
The team members are (Male): Tatu Nilling (-
Longding stun Papum Pare in
Tang Memorial Football
TEZU, Nov 6: Longding stunned defending champion Papum Pare for a 2-
Wangtam Wangsu and Phojing Wangsaham scored one goal each for Longding while the lone goal for Papum Pare was scored by General Modi.
Capital Complex registered their second consecutive wins beating Anjaw 3-
The third match of the day played between Arunachal Pradesh Police and Lower Subansiri ended in a goalless draw. DIPRO
Jumi Combats Bene to meet All Kombo in final
AALO, Nov 6: All Kombo will meet Jumi Combats Bene in the final of the 3rd Rebi Ado Memorial Football Tournament.
All Kombo entered into the final defeating Hiker Gumin 2-
The major setback for Jumi Combats was showing of red card to its captain Tony Rakyor. He will miss the final match.
The semifinal match was witnessed, among others, by one of the senior most citizens and architects of Aalo town Boken Ete.
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CM lays emphasis on timely completion of projects
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today called upon the district administrations
for timely completion of all on-
“Please work double shift as this is the prime season for working at ground zero,” Tuki said while reviewing all ongoing central as well as state flagship programmes and schemes in each district through Arun VIKAS video conferencing with the district administrations of the state. He reiterated that all construction jobs should be completed within the winter season before the onset of monsoons when working on the ground becomes difficult.
This is his second video conference with the district administrations conceptualized for knowledge sharing and assessment of schemes.
The marathon video-
It may be noted here that while the Trans-
Reviewing each flagship programme, the Chief Minister expressed satisfaction over the progresses made by respective districts. He particularly appreciated the efforts put in by the districts to plug revenue pilferages and thus contributing significantly to the state exchequer through revenue collection.
He elaborated on many employment generation schemes launched by the state government
like CM’s Livelihood Mission, CM’s Indigenous Textile Promotion Scheme, CM’s Paryatan
Vikas Yojna, soft loan to skilled persons for self employment, CM’s Agri-
“We have set a goal to provide guaranteed employment to at least one member of each
family, be it self-
He suggested to make the district, sub-
Informing that the Department of Skill Development is going for the 3rd phase of Job Melas across the state from this month, the Chief Minister called for transparency in its conduction and support of the district administrations. He advised taking help of local representatives of the area where such Job Melas are scheduled.
In order to keep the spirits high of the officials involved in implementing all central and state government schemes, Tuki suggested the deputy commissioners to award such officials or agencies excelling in performing their given responsibilities.
To enable Deputy Commissioners to take up need based projects in their respective districts, the Chief Minister assured to provide Rs 50 lakh each to all the district administrations under their untied fund.
Concluding with a discussion on Vision 2030 document, the Chief Minister urged the Deputy Commissioners to expedite the process of compilation and submit it to the government. He emphasized the DCs to focus on ‘micro level planning’ in compiling the vision of their respective districts.
Besides calling for early submission of disaster assessment report to enable the central team to inspect, Tuki also requested the DCs to identify successful schemes and public demands, which can be incorporated in the next budget.
The video conference was attended by the Chief Secretary, all Commissioners, Secretaries, top government officials and representatives of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL).
21 dissident MLAs decides not to attend CLP meet
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: Twenty-
“We the undersigned Congress legislature party members have unanimously decided not to attend the CLP meeting called under the leadership of Nabum Tuki,” said the MLAs in a joint press statement. Those signed include Kalikho Pul, Chowna Mein, Kumar Waii, Kameng Dolo, Kamlung Mossang, Wanglin Lowangdong, TN Thongdok, CT Mein, Thangwang Wangham, Wangki Lowang, Lombo Tayeng, Jarkar Gamlin, Phosum Khimhun, Honchun Ngandam, PD Sona, Markio Tado, Pema Khandu, Wanglam Sawin, Zignu Namchoom, Mutchu Mithi and Gabriel D Wangsu.
“There are already differences of opinion with regards to autocratic way of functioning and disrespect for inner democracy of the party under present CLP leader. We clearly denounce his legitimacy as the leader of Congress Legislative Party of Arunachal Pradesh,” they said.
“Under this circumstance, any meeting called under his leadership does not carry any substance and holds no water. He has lost all the moral credibility to lead the party in the house,” the joint press statement added.
The CLP meeting has been called on 8th November by V Narayanswamy, general secretary
of AICC, in charge Arunachal and Arunachal Pradesh Congress committee. It is believed
that Narayanswamy and Dr Jayakumar, secretary, AICC in charge Arunachal has been
deputed by Congress high command to solve the crisis in the state. Meanwhile, MLA
and Principal Advisor to CM cum-
Mathematics plays a controlling role
in religious fanaticism: Prof Roy
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: Rajiv Gandhi University Vice-
Addressing the delegates, Prof. NC Roy spoke on the relevancy of the conference and
dwelt in length on impact of Mathematics on the society and its role in controlling
religious fanaticism citing the impact in European countries. He also explained on
the relationship of Mathematics and Computing with employment generation and industrial
revolution. The key-
Earlier, Prof. HK Sarmah from Guwahati University presented the account of mathematics from its origin to modern day. Making a mention of penicillin inventor Louis Pasteur, he said that good research makes a better teacher, widens dimension and edifies the teaching ability.
Prof. B.S. Dandapat from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology spoke on the dynamics of pure and applied mathematics and presented a brief account on mathematical analysis and its applications.
Deputy Registrar Dr. David Pertin who is the in-
Visiting Professor of Sociology, RGU, Prof. M Hussain in his special lecture centered
his deliberations on the familiarity of Mathematics with Philosophy and Logics and
also explained the complexities of coaching and teaching. He further suggested for
having a ‘national think-
On the occasion the conference abstracts and a book published on the findings of
the 1st national conference on RTMA-
The convenor of the conference and Head of the Department of Mathematics, RGU, Dr.
Sahin Ahmed, briefed the importance of the two-
The inaugural session was anchored by faculty member of Govt. Polytechnic College, Namsai and RGU Ph. D scholar Bharati Pertin.
Among others, the former acting-
Smart City consultants meet officials
PASIGHAT, Nov 6: People from all walks of life are enthusiastically participating in discussions through “mygov.in portal” for shortlisting Pasighat for the Smart City Project amongst 100 cities in the country. District administration has been carrying out massive publicity to sensitize the citizens. Through various activities under “Citizens Consultation Campaign”, officers under supervision of MEO Deepak Shinde are putting out all efforts to get a place in top 20 lists through Smart City Challenge Mission Proposal (SCCMP) to compete with 100 cities chosen by the Union Urban Development Ministry for the Smart City project in the country.
Meanwhile, a team from DDF Consultants Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, appointed by the government as consultants for preparing SCCMP, visited Pasighat and held discussions with the Pasighat Municipal Council and officers at the Siang Guest House conference hall on Wednesday last.
Director of DDF Consultant Amit Bose and his associates Sudhir Malik and Puneet Bhardwaj patiently listened all detailed reports on ongoing projects, expected projects, population, services and discussed on future plans and challenges. After threadbare discussion with the HoDs, Director Bose said that the team had collected all basic information including town plan, solid waste management, drinking water and power supply mechanism, law and order, safety and security of citizens etc and would closely review for preparing SCCMP. It would be prepared by soliciting views of all stakeholders including town planners, line departments, people’s representatives, officials, NGOs and common citizens, he added.
The meeting was also attended by the DIG (Central Range) LH Shanliana, MEO Deepak Shinde, Senior Town Planner Sukhvidar Singh, PMC Chief Councillor Denong Tamuk, ZPC Kaling Dai all ward councillors, HODs and NGOs. Director Bose informed that his team would revisit shortly to continue the process and would conduct several rounds of discussions to firm up the final proposal. DIPRO
Mara advocates communal harmony between clans
Karda Natam
DAPORIJO, Nov 6: Parliamentary Secretary RD & Panchayati Raj cum Taliha MLA, Punji Mara has called for every individual in the society to come up with noble ideas for the empowerment of the society. He was speaking at the felicitation programme of the Tache Tagia Welfare Society at Taliha today.
Mara said, no society should discriminate one other on the basis of its population, property, intellectuals and educational qualifications in any clan based organisation, rather every clan based organisation should work for communal harmony. No welfare society should be encouraged on the basis of politics, he added.
Mara further called for maintaining unity and integrity among each other while advocating for doing away with the prevailing superstitions. Development of mindset of the people for good cause for the society is also needed with the rise of clan based organization, he said.
Aalo West MLA, Tumke Bagra also spoke in the programme.
Cultural programmes, sports meet, debate and discussion for the betterment of TTWS and for the rest of the society in the district as whole were organized during the three days programme attended by villagers, PRI members of Taliha circle and government officials.
NPR updating of East Kameng to
be completed by Nov 14
SEPPA, Nov 6: Assistant Director Census of India, Shillong Utpal Sharma informed that the NPR updating of East Kameng should be completed by Nov 14 and coverage of left out and shifting of permanent enrolment centers will be done by Dec 31 next.
He was addressing a day-
Utpal Sharma also suggested them to keep on changing the centre at various schools for maximum converge and asked the administrative officers for issuance of notification of the schedule in advance. He also made a power point presentation on updating of national population register (NPR) database.
While highlighting the objectives of the training, EAC S Sengupta informed that the target for completion of biometric enrollment of the district is on Jan 9, 2016 with target NPR of population of 77,246 persons as per 2011 census out of which 16,080 persons have been covered under biometric enrollment till date. Briefing about the enrollment status of Seppa, Chayangtajo, Bameng and Seijosa circles he further informed about the schedule of enrollment for various circle and urged the administrative officers to ensure proper awareness and mobilization to the villager about importance of biometric enrollment. He also urged them to conduct meetings with GBs and GPMs of their respective jurisdiction before the exercise of enrollment for achieving the target.
Chayangtajo ADC, Ashok Tajo and Bameng ADC, Tammune Messar and DSO (Stat.), Chuku Ami Loffa also spoke on the occasion. DIPRO
Talent Search-
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: The AAPSA-
Minister for Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies Tirong Aboh, who attended the inaugural programme, advised the students to make full use of such educative activities.
While acknowledging the presence of former Chief Minister Gegong Apang, on the dias,
Aboh spoke of those days when he (Apang) was the Chief Minister of the state. Aboh
said his home-
The Minister also made generous donations for the programme and for the development of Donyi Polo Vidya Bhawan playground.
Rt. Rev. Dr. John Thomas, Bishop of Itanagar, exhorted the participants to consider themselves fortunate to have such a forum to expose their latent talents. The Bishop also called upon everyone present to inculcate moral values among the younger generation.
The Chairman of the host school Gegong Apang proposed the vote of thanks and congratulated all the Principals, especially AAPSA office bearers and Levi Katy, Principal, Donyi Polo Vidya Bhawan for the noble initiative and expressed great happiness that his school is hosting the programme.
Deputy Commandant, CRPF 138 Bn, AGM Vijaya Bank, SLO NSS, President APCA and a host of other friends and well wishers of AAPSA were also present at the occasion.
ITNAGAR, Nov 6: Expressing grave concern over the functioning of the state Govt., BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav yesterday stated that the Nabam Tuki led Govt. is now in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and has lost the moral and democratic right to continue. Madhav was addressing the party leaders and cadres in a meeting held here at BJP party office.
“No normal development can take place in the present scenario and the continuation of the state government will be very dangerous for the people of the state,” the BJP general secretary opined.
He said that an alternative stable government should be installed soon in the state for speedy development. All matters related to the state are under the radar of the central party, he added.
The BJP leader also assured early materialization of the much-
He informed that the party is opening its North East Cell at the party headquarters New Delhi soon to deal with all matters related to NE states.
The State General Secretary Dominic Tadar apprised the BJP national General Secretary of the current political situation in the state and briefed on various party activities being undertaken across the state BJP.
Leader of Opposition Tamiyo Taga clarified that his suggestion to upgrade Lilabari Airport till completion of the construction of Airport in Arunachal Pradesh was for the welfare of the people and never suggested against Airport in the state, according to state BJP release.
Discipline is the key to success in life: Taloh
PASIGHAT, Nov 6: ‘Discipline is the key to success in life and teachers make a lasting impact in the career of their students’, said state’s Education Minister Tapang Taloh while addressing the students during the 49th College Day celebration of Jawaharlal Nehru College, Pasighat here on Thursday.
The Minister said that discipline is equally essential for all but it holds great
value for students. Success embraces those who value and practice self-
Urging the students to take part in sports and games activities for becoming physically
fit, he further informed that there are reservations in government jobs under sports
quota and advised the students to develop unity and brotherhood through such activities.
The Minister also appealed the teaching community to impart quality education and
to put all-
While highlighting the developmental activities being undertaken under the present state government, the Minister informed that Rs. 1 Cr. has been earmarked for establishment of quarters for faculties and laboratories in the college while, two new buses and one vehicle for the principal have been provided recently. Under RUSA, four crores have been sanctioned to promote higher education and the college authority should strictly monitor and should not compromise with the quality works, he added and asked the district administration to provide at least 10 acres of land to establish the Arunachal State University for which Rs 10 Crs. has already been sanctioned.
East Siang ADC, Deepak Shinde in his address urged the youths to take part in various competitions undertaken by the administration under preparation of Smart City proposal.
JNC Students Union General Secretary Guni Pabin also apprised the minister about
grievances of the students and submitted a six-
College Principal Tayek Talom also spoke on the occasion. Colorful cultural presentation by the students and sports activities were the highlights of the day. (DIPRO)
Buddha Statue dedication ceremony and
Poi Potwa Panchong ends
NAMSAI, Nov 6: The grand dedication ceremony of bamboo crafted Buddha Statue (Poi
Lu Phra Long) and Poi Potwa Panchong Festival at Golden Pagoda Monastery, Noy-
The religious celebration also marked the auspicious occasion of Maha Pavaranna ceremony, the procession carrying holy relics of Buddha from Sri Lanka.
The Maha Pavaranna is a solemn ceremony and is generally celebrated by the Theravada Buddhist to mark the end of three months rainy retreat (Varsha Vassa).
Former Minister Chowna Mein and his family consecrated the 13 feet high statue made of bamboo on that occasion. The unique Bamboo Buddha is the first of its kind installed in the country. The statue was crafted by a Shan Monks from Myanmar in 45 days. The materials for the statue were collected from Myanmar, informed Legislator Chowna Mein.
The bamboo crafted Buddha statue was later named as Phra Ingta-
Speaking about the importance of organizing the cultural exchange programme, Chowna Mein said that there are similarities among the Tais of India and Thais in terms of culture and religion. Mein said that he has been making personal initiative to promote friendship and foster brotherhood among the various Tai brethren living in South East Asia.
Chowna Mein added that his emphasis was to open the historic Pangsau Pass. If opens, it will offer a vistas of opportunities including the scope of the Tai communities in India and Myanmar to connect.
Many devotees from various places of Namsai district offered tun-
Later in the evening, the cultural exchange programme of Thai Dance & Cultural Troupe from Srinakharinwirot University Thailand, Tai Ahom Cultural Group from Sivsagar, Assam, Doi Patkai Cultural Group from Dibrugarh, Assam and Tai Khampti Cultural Literary Society Chongkham mesmerized the crowd.
SIRD workshop for Panchayat secretaries
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: A one-
Commissioner (RD&PR), Indra Mallo while inaugurating the workshop at SIRD’s conference hall, appealed all the participating elected PR members from selected districts and representatives from selected line departments to take advantage of the course that will be launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India through distance mode. Mallo shared her vision of using selective Participatory Rural Appraisal tools to prepare need based Gram Panchayat Development Plans, for using grants under 14th Finance Commission recommendation in effective, efficient and transparent manner. She urged the need for adopting convergence as a medium to address various problems being faced in rural areas.
Earlier, Director SIRD, B J Duia spoke about the significance of the workshop aiming to identify State specific issues pertaining to Gram Panchayat administration under the proposed certificate course under distance mode.
Faculty from Centre for Panchayati Raj, National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, R. Suryanarayan Reddy, gave a presentation on different modules of the proposed certificate course for gram panchayat secretaries. He expressed hope that the workshop deliberations will help in incorporating state specific contents to devise topics and lessons that would be deliberated at national level and shared with the state governments before launch of the proposed certificate course in distance mode.
Deputy Director and local workshop coordinator, Dr. Vijay Kumar Sharma in his introduction
spoke on the steps taken by Ministry of Panchayati Raj to make Gram Panchayats vibrant
institutions of Self Governance under which equipping Panchayat Secretaries currently
looked after by Computer-
The workshop was attended by over fifty selected Zilla Parishad Chairpersons, Zilla Parishad Members, Anchal Samiti Members, Gram Panchayat Chairpersons, Gram Panchayat Members, officers from Department of Panchayati Raj, Audit and Pension and Faculties from SIRD.
AVP’s state level Sports Meet begins
ITANAGAR, Nov 6: The Arunachal Vikas Parishad (AVP)'s State Level Sports & Games
Meet 2015 was inaugurated by Leader of Opposition Tamiyo Taga today at Rono-
Addressing the participating players on the occasion, Taga advised them to remain
physically fit and acquire the fundamental qualities of sportsperson -
He also advised them to maintain strict discipline throughout the life. He discouraged active involvement in politics by the students which may prove not good for them.
Taga appreciated AVP's efforts to identify hidden sports talents of the state by organizing sports meet at rural areas throughout the state.
AVP President Pratik Potom submitted a memorandum demanding affiliation/recognition of sports activities conducted by AVP with Sports department, GOI and Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh.
The main highlights of the inaugural function were lighting of Olympic torch, march-
Altogether 680 selected sports persons from 19 districts are participating in the
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Winners of this sports meet in various events and categories will be participating in the national level sports and games meet scheduled to be held in Ranchi in the last week of December 2015.
Tana Taggu, Chairman Local Management Committee, Jomniya Siram AGS, AVP, Nabam Atum, Chairman Central Nyedar Namlo, Taba Hare were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.
Techi Gobin Vice President AVP explained the aims and objectives of the meet and various activities of AVP in the state.
Earlier, IMC Deputy Councillor Kipa Babu, who also is the organizing committee Chairman,
gave the well-
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Nepal is drifting away from India
The blockade imposed by Madhesi group at several points along the Indo-
The crisis can be traced back to early August, when Madhesis who are residents of
Nepal's southern plains bordering India began protesting some of the provisions of
the country's new constitution. Nepal alleges that India is behind the blockade which
New Delhi strongly denies. It is a well known fact that landlocked Nepal is overwhelmingly
reliant upon imports from India, including much of its food, consumer goods, and
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Just to put the things in proper perspective
Dear Editor,
This is apropos a letter published today in the readers forum column of your esteemed daily under the headline "Deserves due recognition" written by Dr. Kayan Ratan from Ruksin. At the outset, let me put it on record that it doesn't do any good for the image of medical fraternity of the state to indulge in claims and counter claims of being the first to do any surgery in the state. However Iam constrained to respond only because the matter has been brought to public domain by Dr. Ratan without any provocation.
First of all, Dr. Ratan's claim to have done the first treatment of oral cancer in
October 2013 is fallacious because having started his medical practice only 2-
Moreover having been in practice for more than 13 years, myself and other surgeons
in capital complex have conducted Maxillo facial surgeries for trauma / removal of
tumours etc prior to 2010 itself when Dr.Ratan had not even started his post-
Heema Hospital never claimed to do the first maxillo-
Yours,
Dr Kesang W Thongdok,
MS, ENT Head & Neck Surgeon,
Medical Superintendent,
Heema Hospital
Rajkhowa's legacy will depend on ability to discharge duties with touch of statesmanship
Dear Editor,
People have noticed that many Governors make it to the front pages of newspapers for both right and wrong reasons. While the tussle between the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal left Delhi wanting for governance, the proactive and progressive approach of the 14th Governor of Arunachal, General Retd Joginder Jaswant Singh, made him the "People's Governor". Since May 2015 Jyoti Prasad Rajkhow's stint as the Governor of Arunachal has been mired in controversies some of which, many believe, were avoidable.
The letter to the PM from the Raj Bhawan over the Greenfield Airport in Hollongi
has not gone down well with the people of Arunachal since they have been waiting
for an airport for decades. Governor's clarification that he was prompted to write
the letter since Chief Minister's office did not respond to him on the matter, however,
many argue, did not justify his recommendation for upgradation of Lilabari airport
instead of the Hollongi airport. His critics have also criticized the Governor for
frequent comments on the affairs of the state without constructive suggestions and
complementary in his action which has rather dampened the progress of developmental
activities instead of helping it. The recent comments on lack of infrastructure and
innovation in attracting tourists to Arunachal have been promptly refuted by the
Tourism Department since it was felt that the facts were wrongly represented which
damaged the image of Arunachal. The Governor, with all his good intent, has to also
display statesmanship with probity, many feels. The frequent recourse of the BJP
leaders to the Raj Bhawan seeking Governor's intervention in matters of governance
and in the internal party affairs of the Congress are seen with skepticism by the
Congress party and general public alike. The mud-
In the scheme of things under the Indian Constitution, the Council of Ministers has primacy on actual administrations on the ground and not the Governor. However, on many occasions Governor's role in direct administration has received approbation like in the case of former Governor General J.J Singh.
When J P Rajkhowa was appointed as the 16th Governor of Arunachal, people expected
a lot from him since he had a wealth of experience in matters of actual administration.
It was also expected that since he is a native of the North East India region (Assam)
he would display sensitivity towards the unique problems of Arunachal which many
of his predecessors didn't display. Governors have to ensure that their initiatives
and enthusiasms are in complimentary with the actions and philosophy of the state
government. However, in times of need they have to guide government to the right
direction without breaching the trust of the people and without creating obstacles
for governance. This is a tight rope to walk. Governors are expected to take this
walk statesmen-
Yours,
Nang Mil
Namsai
Save our rivers and streams
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteemed daily, I would like to raise concern regarding the dumping of garbage materials into various channels of capital complex. Often capital is regarded as strength of the state and the crown of one's realm. Both the GoAP and public are busy in spending lots of money and endeavoring towards infrastructure, health and economic development, which by sense is virtuous. But when it comes down to the core issue of effective sanitation there seems to be almost nil effort.
It is very ironic to see that several streams, Barapani River and its tributaries
have become kind of common garbage dumping zone for the dwellers of capital. This
on-
For the clean Arunachal mission, proper planning should be done and garbage treatment plant should be set up in every districts. Also dumping of garbage on the streams should be checked. Citizen as well as municipal bodies and other government agencies should together work to keep our rivers clean.
Yours,
Rallo Pura,
Chandranagar,
Itanagar.
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