OCTOBER 27
- Mega Tawang festival begins
- Beneficiaries deprived of health care facilities : CAG
- Loss of Rs. 12.55 lakh due to improper assessment of school books
- Joint meeting on Chakma & Hajong held
- Reminiscing those golden days
- Tuki announces stipends for students of Manjushree Vidyapeeth
- People of Tippi unhappy over M S Chauhan case
- ASSET reaches out to widows of North East
- Meeting on Collection of User’s Fee at Daporijo
- BJP flays state Govt for its role in Shraddanjali Yatra
- Takam Todo Football Club Championship begins
- Butterflies are your rich heritage, conserve them: Expert
- ‘VKVs play vital role in nurturing talents in Arunachal’
- Chera Talo Memorial Volleyball Tournament
* Governor for community participation in tourism sector * Tuki reveals Govt plan to preserve cultural heritage
TAWANG, Oct 26: To the chant of religious hymns, the first edition of Tawang Festival began here today as Governor Gen (Rtd) J J Singh declared it open with a cheerful Chief Minister Nabam Tuki applauding along with hundreds, including Tourism Minister Pema Khandu, WRD Minister Newlai Tingkhatra, UD and Town Planning Minister Rajesh Tacho and Parliamentary Secretaries T N Thongdok, P D Sona, Jambey Tashi, Tsewang Dhondup, Phurpa Tsering and R T Khunjuju.
Congratulating the people of Tawang, the Governor wished that the five-
“I am confident that this unique and impressive celebration will showcase the colourful and diverse culture of Arunachal Pradesh in general and Tawang in particular and provide a boost to our collective efforts towards promoting ‘Arunachal Tourism’, the governor said.
“I always maintain that Arunachal Pradesh has the potential to be leader in tourism sector in the country. It has immense potential for eco tourism, cultural tourism, adventure tourism, religious tourism and rural tourism. The Governor also said that he strongly advocated for exploiting the tourism potential of Arunachal Pradesh during Governors’ Conference at New Delhi last year, which was very much acknowledged by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
“The day is not far, when we will have largest number of tourists, both domestic and international coming to Arunachal Pradesh,” Singh claimed.
He advocated for involvement of community in all tourism initiatives. “Unless community realizes and recognizes the benefits of tourism and becomes an active partner in tourism promotion and development, the whole effort can be futile,” Singh said. PPP is a must in all tourism projects and ‘Home Stay’ involving local people must be promoted, he said.
“We can also improve our tourism sector by taking care of few important factors,
such as proper transport and accommodation facilities, clean and hygienic food and
restaurants, ATM kiosks, handicraft and local crafts sales facilities and basic hygienic
amenities at the halting points and en-
The Governor was, however, skeptical about the condition of roads that lead to Tawang. He urged the BRO authorities to take the matter seriously.
“I am aware of the fact that road communication means a lot when it comes to tourism
in Arunachal Pradesh. On my part, I have taken up with Defence Minister and also
with the Border Road Organization for early completion of this very important road
from Tezpur to Tawang. I also inspected construction of the road at Bhalukpong-
Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, who is also the Chief Patron of the tourism festival, in his address paid rich tributes to former Chief Minister, Late Dorjee Khandu. He said because of Late Khandu’s personal intervention Tawang today was in the world tourism map. Expressing his gratitude to the former CM, Tuki assured the people that Late Khandu’s dream of a developed Arunachal will not be left aloof.
“My government will leave no stone unturned to fulfill the dreams of the great visionary,” he said.
Highlighting several initiatives of the Government for welfare of the people, Tuki informed that top priority is being given to promote, preserve and document the rich cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh through a new scheme called “Living Heritage” and encourage local artists, artisans and exponents of traditional art forms.
Tuki, who had in the morning visited the land-
“I have constituted a High Level Committee under Principal Secretary Yeshi Tsering that will submit a technical report for consideration by the Government. We will have to save the Monastery from the danger of landslides,” he said.
As pointed by the Governor, the Chief Minister also expressed concern over the condition
of roads. In fact, he had traveled by road from Dirang to Tawang yesterday to get
a first-
Tuki said it was a genuine concern and assured the people that he will take up the matter on an urgent note with the Border Road Organization (BRO). He has in fact called a meeting here tomorrow of the authorities to discuss on it in presence of the Governor.
The Chief Minister earlier in the day also visited the orphanage Manjushree Vidyapeeth run by monks.
He assured to keep provisions for payment of stipends to the students of the Vidyapeeth from the next financial year as availed by local students in government schools.
Tourism Minister Pema Khandu, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism P D Sona and Planning Commission Member Saumitra Choudhury also spoke on the occasion.
Besides Planning Commission Advisor for North East Brahma Choudhury, several high
ranking government officials, officers of the Indian Army and Paramilitary Forces,
media-
The inaugural function was followed by a multi-
Beneficiaries deprived of health care facilities : CAG
CAG report
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in its report for the
year 2010-
Another Rs 100 lakh was released in September 2004 for setting up an Ayurvedic Pharmacy
(Building -
Test check of the records of the Director of Health Services, Naharlagun done by
CAG in February 2011, revealed that the building for the Drug Testing laboratory
(DTL) was completed at a total cost of Rs 21.75 lakh in January 2006. Besides, equipment
and machinery worth Rs 53.47 lakh were procured in Mach 2007, gases and chemicals
worth Rs 2.18 lakh were also procured in March 2008 from an Itanagar-
Similarly, construction of the building of the Ayurvedic Pharmacy was completed in
January 2006, at a total cost of Rs 30.70 lakh. The Department also procured machinery
and equipment and other consumable items worth Rs 65 lakh from the same Itanagar-
It was, however, noticed in audit that the machinery and equipment procured were
neither installed nor commissioned even after a lapse of over four years from the
date of purchase as both DTL and the Pharmacy was not made functional. Meanwhile
the warranty period of the equipment had expired. The possibility of deterioration
in the condition of the equipment and machinery due to prolonged storage, non-
The reply has to be viewed in light of the fact that the policy decision of the state
Government has denied the intended beneficiaries of health care facilities for which
grants-
Loss of Rs. 12.55 lakh due to improper assessment of school books
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: As per the prevailing system, the Director of School Education
(DSE), Itanagar, centrally procures textbooks for both Primary and Higher Secondary
students of schools run by the State Government. The books are sent to the various
Deputy Directors of School Education (DDSEs) of the State through a carriage contractor
appointed by the DSE for onward free distribution to students from Class I to Class
VIII and to Arunachal Pradesh Schedule Tribes students of Classes IX to XII on payment
of 25 per cent of the value of the books. Non-
Data information on number of students controlled during a particular year and opening
balance of books available were necessary inputs to assess the actual requirement
of textbooks required for distribution. Test check of the records done by CAG revealed
that the DDSEs distributed books to different schools under their jurisdiction on
adhoc basis without ascertaining the actual requirements. Thus, due to non-
Thus, due to improper assessment of actual requirement of books by the DDSEs coupled with the sudden change in syllabus lead to the loss of Rs. 12.55 lakh the CAG reported. The matter was reported to the Government in June 2011 but no reply has been received by CAG till November 2011.
Joint meeting on Chakma & Hajong held
Core panel for joint survey verification formed
NAHARLAGUN, Oct 26: The Second Joint High Power Committee Meeting constituted by
the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India under the chairmanship of Shambhu Singh,
Joint Secretary (NE-
Representation on behalf of Committee for Citizenship Rights of Chakma & Hajong of Arunachal Pradesh (CCRCHAP) was submitted by Santosh Kumar Chakma, General Secretary (CCRCHAP), while representation on behalf of All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) was highlighted by legal Advisor to AAPSU T.T. Tara.
It was decided that a Core Committee under Chairmanship of Secretary (Political),
Indra Mallo Jain with three members each from CCRCHAP and AAPSU to be constituted
for a joint survey verification of the Chakma and Hajong families settled in the
state between 1964-
Chairman Singh called for respecting the law of land adding that while we need to respect human rights but on the other hand law should not be trampled at any cost. He emphasized that jurisdiction of maintaining settlement within the allotted blocks must be adhered to as law abiding people adding that CCRCHAP must play a vital role on the issue.
He termed the meeting as part of the ongoing process to find and arrive at a consensus adding that the opinions of all must be taken into account. Terming the District Administration as a vital arm of the Govt, he stressed on informing the concerned local administration like the DC, police and forest official during such exercise.
The Secretary (Political) Indra Mallo Jain while summing up the meeting informed
that exercise of joint survey verification process will begin with its first meeting
fixed on 3 November next, hoping that its objective of arriving to a logical conclusion
to the issue will be achieved. She further called upon CCRCHAP to prevail upon the
Chakmas brothers to retrace from their encroached land on reserved forests of Diyun
and Bordumsa and M-
Other than members, Secretary Political, R. Riram OSD to CM, Takam Tatung, president
AAPSU, DC Changlang Chanchal Yadav, DC Lohit RK Sharma and DC Yupia, Pige Ligu, representatives
from Police and PCCF; amongst other participants who attended the meeting were Nabam
Tamar Vice-
Wangli Lowangcha
During 1970s, there were hardly any good English-
From Tirap district, eleven boys came to study in Hemalata Handiqui Memorial Institute at Jorhat in the year 1970 and I was one of them. I belong to the chief family of Borduria, which at that time took all important decisions in our village, including where students should be sent to get education. Since the days of Ahom rule, an important link existed between Borduria and the plains of Upper Assam. Borduria possessed several salt wells and many parts of Assam and north Burma depended on our native village for supply of this commodity.
Although our school was far away from home, I rarely felt homesick and
was happy in the company of friends. The journey seemed long then and took a day
of travelling either way. We used to take a five-
When I joined, the school did not have boarding facility. For a few months, we were
put up in a rented tea manager’s bungalow in Murmuria, near Jorhat. We were later
shifted to another bungalow in Baghdhora, which was named Tirap House Boys’ Hostel.
Our warden, the late Ms. Maya Baruah, was a strict disciplinarian but kind and caring.
Maya Miss often asked me to sing native Nocte songs and Hindi numbers whenever guests
or parents visited us. It was flattering to receive compliments after those performances!
We would wake up at five in the morning every day for physical training. Under an
open sky and surrounded by green foliage, we would exercise on the neat green lawns.
White cranes would sit lightly on the grass next to us as we did our Jumping Jacks
and sit-
Apart from minding the boys, my job was to fulfill their long list of requests and
convey their many pleas to the warden. I distinctly recall knocking on Mrs Goldsmith’s
door one afternoon to audaciously ask for permission to see a late-
The boys never forgave me. The present honorable Member of Parliament, B.K. Handique, often visited us in the hostel. He was the guiding force of our school. I still remember the evening when Handique came to our dormitory and taught us to knot the tie properly. I really enjoyed my school days. It was the best period of my life.
As I write this piece, many memories float before my eyes: our dedicated and efficient teachers, among them late Dennis Bangs, Dulal Baruah and late Muhi Deka; the friends I’ve lost touch with over the years; and all the happy and anxious moments that made up our lives. On the eve of HHMI’s Golden Jubilee, I wish the best for my alma mater. (Lowangcha studied in HHMI for eight years between 1970 and 1978 and presently divided his time between Khonsa and Jorhat. The article is written on the occasion of the golden jubilee celebration of HHMI)
Tuki announces stipends for students of Manjushree Vidyapeeth
TAWANG, Oct 26: Broad smiles were written large over 205 odd students of Manjushree Vidyapeeth when Chief Minister Nabam Tuki announced stipends for them from the next academic session as in any other govt schools of the State.
Tuki who is on a two days visit to picturesque Tawang paid a short visit to the famed
Vidyapeeth which is housing 205 children-
Announcing students’ stipend in Vidyapeeth’s small auditorium, that was greeted with thunderous applause from students and teaching staffs, Tuki said that maintaining total care of 205 students is not a child’s game and pledged his all out support while pressing for supports from every quarter to such noble endeavour.
He asked Tourism Minister Pema Khandu and Parliamentary Secretary, Art and Culture,
Tsewang Dhondup -
In another important announcement, he assured to extend scholarship to some more students to study abroad after being informed that a student from the Vidyapith is already studying at Cambridge with a scholarship from GoAP. He added that fund for scholarship has been included in the state budget.
Responding to the plea of Padmashree Lama Thupten Phuntsok, Director, Manjushree Vidyapeeth; Tuki assured sufficient fund to protect the infrastructure against landslide which is endangering the Vidyapith.
Earlier, Tuki and his entourage consisting UD minister Rajesh Tacho, Pema, Dhondup, Parliamentary Secretary PWD T N Thongdok, Parliamentary Secretary Phurpa Tsering, Political Secretary to CM Bamang Tago, OSD to CM Dr Hatobin Mai visited the flood zone which is on the verge of taking down the world famous Tawang Monastery.
Tuki while assuring Pema of early protection work for the Monastery informed that a committee has been constituted with Principal Secretary Yeshi Tsering as chairman to study and submit a report for early action.
The entourage also paid obeisance to the martyrs of 1962 war at the War Memorial here.
Listening patiently to the sordid details of the war from GoC 5th Mountain Division, Major General Vinod K Pillai and 190 Mountain Brigade, Commander J S Purohit, Tuki expressed his desire to visit the border areas in one of his visits.
People of Tippi unhappy over M S Chauhan case
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: A team of Arunachal Civil Society (ACS) headed by its chairman Patey Tayum visited Tippi of West Kameng district on October 21 where IPS officer Mayank Sheel Chauhan reported went missing mysteriously on October 16 last.
The team inspected the area where the incident had occurred and interacted with the local people and learnt the reality behind the whole episode. The people of Tippi during interaction with the ACS team showed anguish over the wrong information and misinterpretation of Tippi. The place is an important tourist place and gateway for three districts of the state, namely East Kameng, West Kameng and Tawang.
According to report, Chauhan got down from his car to join the ‘duo’ for lunch latter. But in contrast ACS team found not even a single restaurant or roadside ‘dhabas’ in the entire area.
The people of Tippi and their concern is that, if there is a foul play in the case then they could do it in either way but why to misinform and hurt the sentiment of the local people and community as a whole. One of the local person said that ‘we have begun to lost trust at the state government and it is defaming our native land’.
During the interaction session at Tippi, the ACS chairman Patey Tayum said that, ‘if the intellectual and responsible people of the state can tarnish the image of a peaceful place like Tippi then what can we expect from the common people’.
The team members also expressed on the increasing crime cases in the state.
The ACS on behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh demanded the State Government and the respective Police Head Quarter (PHQs) for clarification on IPS officer M S Chauhan’s case and his immediate arrest. Equal punishment should be given to the trio. The ACS members said that if the state government is too weak to tackle the issue, it should move the case further to the Ministry of Home affairs in the interest of the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
ASSET reaches out to widows of North East
Kgbvs in Arunachal doing wonders: Mithi
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: Manoj Jalan and Vineeta Jalan formally announced the MASS (Maiyya Shanta Scheme) of the Anu Shiksha Seva Trust, Wakro at Anugrah yesterday in the presence of teacher Priti Ghosh, Brig (R) K S Rao and Col (R) P K Ghosh.
The scheme is dedicated to the service of the old and aged, especially widows in need of assistance. Two widows were extended assistance and a home was built for an aged person.
ASSET will further render assistance to a widow namely Doli Das, who lost her husband Subadh Das a few days ago. Subadh Das was an affectionate friend of Arunachali people in Assam and is survived by wife Doli, who herself is undergoing treatment for cancer and three minor school going children. ASSET would render financial assistance till the eldest son completes education or finds a job to support the family.
One more physically handicapped widow, who lost her husband a few weeks ago will be provided assistance through the Maiyya Shanta Scheme.
Gajanan from Maharashtra conveyed the blessings of saintly mother Maiyya Shanta saying ASSET is doing noble service by reaching out to the needy.
Mukut Mithi, MP, lauded the yeoman service rendered by the KGBVs in Arunachal Pradesh. He spent time interacting with an ASSET delegate in Ezengo, Roing. The parliamentarian who has a wide experience in public life lauded the KGBVs saying, “ I was very glad to see the neat and tidy girls receiving good education in KGBV Chayang Tajo, when I recently visited the area with the Chief Minister.
ASSET informed the MP that the KGBVs are a big hope for the entire state. Through
these institutions a big milestone will be achieved in promoting girls education
eventually leading to women's empowerment, ASSET said in a release. Anugrah team
was in Ezengo to extend the book gift “beautiful country-
A PowerPoint on KGBV, Wakro was also presented to Pomaya Mithi and Mukut Mithi who appreciated the good job done.
Anugrah also informed Mithi about recent visit of Swami Anubhavananda to Wakro and assistance provided by the saint for the Apnes.
News Impact
Cash reward stands
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: The cash reward of Rs 2 lakh announced by the Arunachal Pradesh Police for giving information or clue leading to arrest of the assailant/s of Tongam Rina, Associate Editor of The Arunachal Times still stands. The identity of the informer/s will be kept secret. The informer/s may contact Capital SP at tele. numbers : 09436040006
Ziro businessman assault case solved, six accused arrested
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: In a major boost to contain criminal activities, Lower Subansiri police has finally cracked Raju Chakraborti physical assault case by arresting six persons allegedly involved in the case. Chakraborti was allegedly assaulted by miscreants on Oct 11 at Gurudwara Line, Hapoli.
In a release SP Lower Subansiri P N Khirmey disclosed that two of the accused persons identified as Lumi Apak and Haro Doni were arrested by the police on Oct 22 and other four accused, namely, Nido Onga, Rottom Boot, Langku Taya and Nido Sikari were arrested on Thursday.
Earlier a case (no. 84/12 under section 341/326/34 IPC) was registered at Ziro police
station on Oct 12 last. SP further revealed that acting on a tip off a police team
of Ziro PS led by SI Joram Tugu officer in-
There was constant pressure from civil society particularly business community for immediate arrest of the culprits involved in the assault case.
Id greetings
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: Governor Gen (Retd) J J Singh and Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today
greeted the nation as well as the state on the auspicious occasion of Bakra-
In his message, the Governor wished that the festive occasion spread Prophet Ibrahim’s messages of universal brotherhood to every corner of the world.
The Governor prayed that the celebration, which commemorates the spirit of sacrifice
and absolute faith in Almighty ushers-
Tuki, in his message called upon the people to follow Prophet Ibrahim’s principle
of supreme sacrifice for the well-
AITC reacts
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: While reacting to the clarification issued by the Executive Engineer, Sagalee PWD Division on a CAG report, the All India Trinamool Congress Arunachal Pradesh unit said that the EE is mocking at the constitutional authority of the country. AITC unit said it is a desperate attempt to hide corrupt practices as drawing and disbursing authority of the Division.
“The CAG report is at the people’s domain. What the Executive Engineer stated in media is completely untrue and he is trying to divert the public attention over his willful derailment of his duty,” AITC unit general secretary Techi Necha said in a release.
Dist chess championship begins at Daporijo
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: The 2nd District Level Open Chess Championship of Upper Subansiri District commenced at Daporijo on October 25.
Inaugurating the championship, Tagin Cultural Society Secretary General Tapa Dagium lauded the Executive Members of Upper Subansiri District Chess Association for organising the championship and advised the budding talents to exhibit their best performance and take maximum benefit of such rare opportunity.
Taliha CO Kipa Raja appreciated the effort of the organisers and players for participating in large numbers.
President of All Arunachal Pradesh Chess Association N Konia, who also attended the inaugural session highlighted the efforts undertaken by AAPCA for promoting chess and scope of talented individuals in the field of 64 squares.
Altogether, 43 players of different age groups are participating in the three-
GPF draws Govt attention towards law and order
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: Drawing the government attention towards the law and order problem at Capital Complex, Galo Peoples Federation (GPF) called on parliamentary secretary Gadam Ete at his residence on Thursday. The members of GPF have expressed its concern over the unsolved Tamar Yoka family and Haku Tatak attack cases. It also requested the parliamentary secretary to expedite the investigation to give justice to the victims. Federation also enquired about the exact position of Tongam Rina shooting case, which was handed over the CBI. Meanwhile parliamentary secretary assured the members to take up their grievances with the CM, the GPF said.
3rd Dera Natung Memorial Badminton Championship begins
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: The 3rd Dera Natung Memorial Badminton championship began today in a grand manner. The event is being organized by the Students Union of the DNGC.
Inaugurating the championship North East Students Organization general secretary
Gumjum Haider urged the participants to maintain sportsmanship. Haider also emphasized
on the importance of extra-
DC inspects road, bridge repairing works
ROING, Oct 26: Newly appointed Lower Dibang Valley Deputy Commissioner Shiv Kumar,
today inspected the roads and bridges along the Roing-
DC informed that a temporary culvert has been constructed by the BRO at the Deopani
River and a diversion road at six kilo will be completed by Sunday to connect Roing-
B.Kishan, OC, 62 RCC along with the technical staff accompanied the DC during the inspection. DIPRO
HC verdict
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: While hearing the writ petition (civil, No 389 (AP)/2012) today, the Gauhati High Court has allowed the petitioners to take part in the state level teacher eligibility test (APTET) 2012 to be held on 28.10.2012.
The counsel of the petitioners Kaling Panyang and others stated that the petitioners had applied for appearing in APTET. However, without assigning any reason the authorities had rejected their applications. Applicants are reported to be products of CMJ university with BEd degree.
The court also issued notice returnable on Nov 30 saying “the matter will stay transferred to Itanagar bench.”
GPF mourns members’ death
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: The Galo Peoples’ Federation (GPF) deeply mourned the sad demise of Minyi Ronya and Mindo Padu and recalled the valuable contributions of the both towards the society.
Ronya as “BO” (Priest’s Assistant) had served every Galo residents in the Capital Complex in time of their suffering and illness. His death has created a void in our tribal “Nyibu” practice, GPF said in a release and urged the Indigenous Faith & Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP) to extend helping hand to the bereaved family of Lt. Ronya and give a befitting recognition to the “BO”.
The GPF members termed the untimely demise of Mindo Padu, a prominent Galo society activist and former football player, a huge loss for the Galo society.
The executive members of the Forum, in a condolence meeting yesterday, prayed to
almighty Donyi-
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East Siang district and its problems
Dear Editor,
Centenary celebrations of Pasighat, Komsing and Kebang Poju Mimak makes East Siang a centennial District and the region should have the best roads, other Govt. avenues, self sufficient citizens, good educational institutions but fact is reverse. The power status in Headquarter of the Centennial district is awesome, frequent band calls hampers daily life and education. Diamond rated vegetables, ATM booth out of service, increasing crime rate and other unlawful activities are there for public.
A fragmentary road to Damda from Boleng, from Yeksi to Damda, no K/oil supply in
Pangin Boleng, no APST from Pasighat to Boleng are all public concerned. Perhaps
there may not be a miserable public than that of Legong Banggo who enjoyed the road
from Mirem-
The ultimatum reverberated these three months anticipating a sufficient power supply
in Pasighat. The news item about the power restoration is an ephemeral as observed;
restored or re-
Will Govt. swerve the problem into an election manifesto, which is a manifesto of every election of Pasighat? In Congress Sandesh mag. vol. 14 on 12, August 2004 page 12 PM announced the Rajiv Gandhi Electricity Scheme targeting to electrify whole country. India under UPA passed through a decade of price hiking consecutively. This is a government which raises prices and nurture problems, best examples the north India power failure in mid July 2012 and Bodo vs Bangladeshi joust. The Congress who claimed to give a Govt for aam admi has become the worst enemy of aam admi.
Minister (Education) on 1st October 2012 PPWC meeting and on Adi Agom Kebang website launching program on 24th October clearly indicated the Lower Siang Hydro Project, "we need a very big Asset to solve this crisis": If light is restored in Pasighat why need a dam? Many countries in the world without dam also enjoy good electricity.
In comparison to Tawang district Along to Pasighat is much a hospitable terrain for electrification but the unsuccessful story of 132 kv is ludicrous. Govt. could have averted all these irregularities if Hydels weren’t taken for granted. It is a camouflaged design to enthrall the people about the situation.
Yours’
Karunath Pazing
Boleng
Declare results
Dear Editor,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of the Tax and Excise department towards delay in declaration of written test examination results for the post of constables. The examination was conducted on Sept 16 last but the results have not been declared yet. The candidates qualified for the physical test were very less in number than the candidates generally appear interview in other departments. But surprisingly, it is taking long time in declaring results.
I, being one of the candidates, request the concern authorities to declare the result as soon as possible to avoid any misunderstanding.
Yours’
Binam Pabin
A Candidate
Good initiatives
Dear Editor,
I appreciate the initiatives taken by the students and staff of government middle school Millang for temporary clearance of the drainage system along Millang–Mariyang road under the guidance of school headmaster Kargan Modi.
I hope the school authority will carry out more such social services in near future in the area for the benefits of the public.
Yours’
Okyam Ngukir,
Millang village
Upper Siang
Infant mortality rate drops
As per the latest Sample Registration System bulletin, India’s Infant Mortality Rate dropped further by 3 points from 50 to 47 infants deaths per 1000 live births during 2010. The IMR for rural areas dropped by 4 points from 55 to 51 infant deaths per 1000 live births while the Urban rate was found to stand at 31 from the previous 34/1000.
State of Goa recorded the lowest IMR of 10 infant deaths followed by Kerala with 13 infant deaths per 1000 live births (as against 12/1000 in January 2011 figures). The Urban IMR in Kerala however reduced to 10 against 11 of previous figures.
Madhya Pradesh registered highest IMR of 62/1000 followed by UP and Odisha with 61/1000 IMR. States/UTs of Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Meghalaya were found to have IMRs more than the national average of 47.
The Sample Registration System is a large-
At present, SRS is operational in 7597 sample units (4,433 rural and 3,164 urban) spread across all States and Union territories and covers about 1.5 million households and 7.27 million population.
Meeting on Collection of User’s Fee at Daporijo
DAPORIJO, Oct 26: Upper Subansiri District Administration and Urban Development Department held a meeting on the issue of collection of User’s Fee for businesses within the town at the Rijo Conference here today.
The Meeting was organised with regards to clearing the air on the issue of collection of User’s Fee as objections had been aired against its collection by some sections of the business community. Opinions were aired that the decision for charging User’s Fee had been taken without the true consent of all the actual business owners and on the amount fixed as fee. Resentment was also expressed on the fee being paid by only the business community and not all urban dwellers.
Addressing the issues, the Deputy Commissioner stated that all actions taken by the
government were for the benefit of the people and that creating issues would only
hamper in the efforts to making the town a clean and beautiful place. He informed
that in view of the differing opinions on the collection of the user’s fee, the matter
would be re-
On the matter of the fee being collected only from business owners, he said that all government servants paid a fee as civic charges to the government and that the user’s fee was for cleaning up the town. Exhorting the people to cultivate civic sense and fulfill their civic duties, he said that all should work together towards rectifying any mistakes made, recognising and rewarding good work and keeping the area clean, green and hygienic.
DD H. Welly informed all on the details of the User fee collected and expenses incurred from the amount. He informed that out of 536 shops in the town(in the records of the department), only 316 were license holders and only 127 shopkeepers paid the users fee till date at the rate of Rs 30 (small), Rs 50 (medium), and Rs 100 (large) per shop per month.
The meeting was attended by SP S. C. Yadav, ADC G. Ete, HoDs, PRI members, representatives of markets, colonies and business owners. DIPRO
BJP flays state Govt for its role in Shraddanjali Yatra
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Arunachal Pradesh in its extended State Office Bearers’ meeting at party headquarters here yesterday expressed gratitude to the people of both Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, especially the local populations of Kameng sector and Guwahati, Nagaon, Tezpur of Assam for extending whole hearted support and voluntary cooperation to the Shaheed Shraddhanjali Yatra.
The yatra from Guwahati to Bumla to pay homage to martyrs of Indo-
The party, however, criticized the ruling Congress Government in the state for playing the rule of a mute spectator during the entire program, which the party termed very unfortunate. The party, without elaborating, alleged that the state govt had adopted various means to sabotage the yatra. However, it did not succeed, the party said in a release.
It further informed that the Paresh Baruah-
Meanwhile, BJP demanded a thorough inquiry into the MS Chauhan missing case by an ‘Independent Agency’, if not through SIT, under the direct supervision of Gauhati High Court for fair and impartial investigations.
Takam Todo Football Club Championship begins
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: The first ever Takam Todo District Level Football Club Championship
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Inaugurating the tournament amid huge gathering of football enthusiasts, Kurung Kumey ZPM Chairperson Tarh Talo said that the championship organized for the first time in the district would provide a platform to the young football players of the district to expose their talent. He donated Rs.1.15 lakh to the fund of organizing committee.
Attending the inaugural function, Kurung Kumey Olympic Association president Gora Makik also encouraged the players. While donating few amounts to the organizing committee, he assured to sponsor the first prize of the next year’s tournament.
Palin CO Rido Tarak, Principal of Palin Govt HS School Biri Son, ANSU Finance Secretary Takam Tayam and Panchyat members attended the inaugural function, among others.
The opening match was played between Gora Makik FC and Tarh FC in which the former
defeated the latter by 2-
Altogether 16 teams are participating in the tournament.
Butterflies are your rich heritage, conserve them: Expert
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: Butterflies are a rich part of your ecological heritage and the
Lohit valley has an abundant variety of them. Students can play a vital role in their
conservation by taking up the study of butterflies as a hobby, said Balakrishnan
Valappil, an engineer-
Well-
Balakrishnan was addressing students and teachers at Wakro and Lathao, during a series
of interesting lec-
Discussing elaborately on the salient features of the butterflies in India, he said that this has been a field of studies almost wholly neglected in Independent India, as no new species has been discovered by Indians after the British recorded nearly 1500 species of butterflies in India. Further Arunachal, a great home to butterflies and other wild life, has about 700 odd species, though the occurrence of many of them have not been studied in details.
“Watching butterflies is one of the easiest hobbies, as it does not need any special equipment and thus can be taken up even by a student. You can make your own list of butterflies found in your area”, he told the students. “And photograph them with a little patience and interest.” “You could prepare little monographs of your work, as a part of science assignments,” he suggested.
Balakrishnan presented the Library Network, copies of the book “Butterflies of Mumbai”
by well-
Answering questions, Balakrishnan pointed out that butterflies and moths could be
valuable indicators for excessive and needless use of pesticides in agriculture and
warned the youth to create awareness about eco-
Sapna Nath, Biology teacher, Govt. Sec School, Wakro and Timita Mungyak, Vice-
‘VKVs play vital role in nurturing talents in Arunachal’
ITANAGAR, Oct 26: Secretary, Information and Public Relation Indra Malla Jain said that VKVs are playing a significant role in grooming the young generation towards excellence in many fields.
Inaugurating the High Achievers Camp Prachodaya at VKV, Itanagar, Mallo, the first women IAS officer from Arunachal said that the state has all the potential to become excellent.
She has narrated her amazing experiences as IAS Officer in Maharashtra and her visit in USA and Singapore for the study of public administration.
She said that India has to get it right by working together. “Be mentally alert, physically fit and morally high”, she advised the students.
She has also appreciated the VKV teachers for guiding the students in right direction like a gardener look after a garden.
Su. B. Radha Devi, Joint Secretary of VKV AP Trust, Education Officer Unnikrishnan, Principal of VKV Itanagar SC Dixit also addressed the gathering.
The three days residential camp ‘Prachodaya’ was specially designed for motivating course for the students who passed VIII standards with 75% and above.
Chera Talo Memorial Volleyball Tournament
Parsi Parlo Sangcha Ajin and Kapa Ajin Team win men’s and women’s title
ITANAGAR, Oct 25: Parsi Parlo Sangcha Ajin Team beat Kumey Belt Sports Club in the final to win the Men’s title of the first Chera Talo Volleyball Tournament at Koloriang. Kapa Ajin Team won the Women’s title defeating Mukam Welfare Society Team.
The winners of Men’s Volleyball were awarded cash prize of Rs 50,000 and the Runners up team was given Rs. 30,000. The winning and runners up teams of women’s category were given Rs.30,000 and Rs.15,000 respectively.
Rigia Peter of Parsi Parlo Sangcha Ajin team and Mukam Boni of Mukam Welfare Society were adjudged as the best Men’s and Women’s players of the tournament respectively.
Tai Nekio, EE, PWD, Sangram Divn, Bengia Hasi, Ex ZPM, Koloriang and Chera Mekia, wife of late Chera Talo attended the final day among others.
Earlier, Local MLA cum Parl Secy Lokam Tassar has assured to provide Rs 5 Lakh to the fund of Chera Welfare Society, according to organizing committee.