OCTOBER 31
- ‘Profit margin of FPS dealers to be enhanced’
- Cong fails to promote tourism, enhance revenue, says BJP
- ANSU demands reconstruction of collapsed bailey bridge
- Governor assures Ex-
servicemen to look into their problems - An unsung hero of 1962 war
- AAPSU appeals Govt for deployment of adequate
- North East Youth Fest: Preparation in full swing
- World Thrift Day celebrated
- People throng free medical camp in JNC
- Pasighat-
West Cong. men crying for party feedback
News Impact
Cash reward stands
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: 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
NEIHA conference
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: The Department of History, Rajiv Gandhi University would host the 33rd Annual Conference of North East India History Association (NEIHA) in the university from November one to three.
The conference will be attended by academics and researchers from different universities, colleges and academic institutions of the country. The opening session of the conference will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki and MP Takam Sanjoy,
One of academic sessions would be fully dedicated to the history of Arunachal Pradesh, the history of which is yet to find a due place in the national academic curricula.
The North East India History Association is a premier professional organization of
historians and academia from different disciplines across the country. It regularly
brings out it proceedings which provide an authentic history which is used as reference
materials for scholars and researchers alike. It encourages regional and interdisciplinary
exchange between both scholars and practitioners engaged in research, teaching and
practices-
Gathering at bridges prohibited
SEPPA, Oct 30: East Kameng district administration has prohibited movement or gathering of more than 6 persons at a time in all bridges of Seppa town, including the newly build suspension bridge over Kameng river rechristened as Tari Bridge.
The prohibitory order has been issued in order to ensure security of the people and
also prevent the gathering of people to catch Tari on type-
“District Magistrate felt it necessary to put in place the prohibitory order in view of the reported gathering of people on the new suspension bridge to catch Tari , an insect which is a delicacy for the tribal people of the state” it said.
The DM has instructed Police to enforce the order in letter and spirit and anyone found violating the order would be prosecuted U/S 188 IPC and other relevant section of the law.
It pertaining to mention here that 16 people drowned after the wire-
‘Rodents menace in Pip-
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: The All Pip-
The farmers have been facing food shortage as the entire paddy fields of the farmers have been damaged due to over growth of rodent population due to bamboo flowering. It urged the state government as well as the district administration to take immediate step to tackle the situation.
KVK training
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: KVK, Basar conducted a training programme for the farmers on scientific cultivation of potato, Pea var. and Toria var. for higher production and improving the economy and livelihood of the Farmers.
Twenty farmers attended the ATMA sponsored program.
‘Post Harvest Care and Management of Grains for Seed Purpose’ and ‘Processing and Value Addition of Fruits’ for the Promotion of SHGs in West Siang were also shown through PowerPoint presentation.
Body of 9-
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: The body of a 9-
According to Itanagar police, the body of the minor was recovered after the accused one Majik Ali, who worked as laborer of the deceased father here, confessed his guilt before police. The body has been sent for post mortem.
The reason for the murder is yet to be ascertained, police said. But Majik Ali claimed that the killing was unintentional. Police have taken Majik Ali into remand.
On October 25, an FIR was lodged with Itanagar police by the father of the deceased regarding his son’s missing.
International Year of Cooperatives
NAHARLAGUN, Oct 30: “International Year of Cooperatives 2012” (IYC) would be celebrated from Nov 14 to 20 next centrally at Naharlagun. The major programmes would be held at Polo Park.
Cultural programme, essay writing, painting and debate competitions would be organized
during the week-
Divine healing
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: A Divine Healing and Spiritual renewal programme was organized at Divine Word Touch Ministry Pray Centre, Lobby, Itanagar from Oct 26 to 28. Brother Tony Patey and Sister Dora Jumi, director, DWTM were the speakers. Large number of believers from Itanagar, Nirjuli, Ziro and Kurung Kumey areas took part in it.
LSDNSU reiterates its demands
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: While referring to its memorandum submitted to the office of the Chief Minister earlier on Oct 13, Lower Subansiri District Nyishi Students’ Union (LSDNSU) reiterated its demand for cancellation of APPBn and IRBn constable recruitment examination held recently in Lower Subansiri district.
Reiterating its allegation of unfair conduct of recruitment, manipulation of answer sheet by the board members, the Union in a memorandum addressed to the CM demanded action against the SP Ziro. Alleging that DC of the district failed to properly monitor the constable recruitment drive, the union also demanded transfer of the DC. The Union further urged the CM to give positive response to its demands within 20 days to avoid any agitation.
GPF appeals for help to Doji
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: The Galo Peoples’ Federation (GPF) drew the attention of the authorities concerned towards the union’s apprehension over reckless implementation of the Hydropower projects in the West Siang district.
The GPF which met today has expressed concern over the condition of legendary singer Moge Doji, who is undergoing treatment at Dibrugarh. While praying for early recovery of the legendary singer, GPF appealed to all to extend helping hand to Doji in this hour of need.
Taking exception to the recent drama of MS Chauhan, GPF demanded strong action against the police officer.
Meanwhile, GPF congratulated Ninong Ering for his induction into Union Ministry as Minister of State for Minority Affairs. Forum hoped that the minister would work for further development of the state and also work for Development of Nyibu (Priest) institution and Strengthening of the Bogum Boka Institution.
Security intensified in Borduria & Chasa area
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Patrolling by the para-
Informing that the law and order situation is being monitored continuously at senior
level, the release further said that steps are being taken for permanents deployment
of para-
Nani Tachang remembered
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: The members of Apatani Meder Nello Council today observed the 5th death anniversary of Late Nani Tachang, founder of Meder Nello, at various Meder Nellos in Capital Complex and other places.
At Itanagar Meder Nello, more than 100 members paid floral tribute to their founder Secretary, late Tachang and prayed for universal peace and harmony.
Late Nani Tachang is fondly called as Machang by the members of Meder Nellos.
At Naharlagun Meder Nello, more than 300 members of Meder Nello along with the prominent Apatani community members from Naharlagun, Nirjulee, Banderdewa and Itanagar attended the death anniversary of late Nani Tachang and paid floral tributes to his portrait.
Gyati Rana, Member Secretary of Apatani Meder Nello Council and Publicity Secretary IFCSAP in his speech recalled the unforgettable events during the short association with late Nani Tachang and compared him with the mythical person Popi who had always come forward to save Abotani as and when Tani was under the captivity of his adversaries.
Similarly, Tachang also had come forward to save the ancient indigenous faith and culture by conceptualizing a platform called Meder Nello. Member present resolve to nourish the root of Ancient traditional cultural tree through Meder Nello movement under the umbrella of Meder Nello Council of Apatani.
Menya Memorial Football tournament begins
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Late Menya Memorial Football tournament began at Kamba on Oct 28.
Participating in the inaugural function, BJP National Council Member Bai Gadi advised
the players to maintain sportsmen spirit. While expressing his willingness to work
for development of infrastructure in education and other sectors and create job
opportunities for unemployed youths, he appealed the parents to encourage their children
to participate in extra-
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Please help
Dear Editor,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily, I, on behalf of the Daporijo Cultural
Society, want to make an appeal from very core of my heart to Government of Arunachal
Pradesh, civil societies, people of Arunachal Pradesh and well-
Yours’
Takio Soki
Secretary, Daporijo Cultural Society, Upper Subansiri district
Eviction drive
Dear Editor,
I would like to highlight the eviction drive being carried out by the Capital District
administration against illegal encroachment on Right of Way (RoW) of National Highway
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The district administration should also take serious view of the on-
The administration should verify all illegal structure properly and conduct eviction drive in all places for smooth flow of traffic.
Yours’
Techi Nekam
President, Ganga Youth Club, Itanagar
World food prices to stay volatile
The UN’s Food Agency, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said that World food prices rose in September close to the levels reached during the 2008 food crisis, and the prices would stay high and volatile.
It said that the worst drought in more than 50 years in the United States sent corn and soybean prices to record highs over the summer, and, coupled with drought in Russia and other Black Sea exporting countries, raised fears of a renewed crisis.
Organisation’s price index, which measures monthly price changes for a food basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy, meat and sugar, has risen by 1.4% to an average of 216 points in September after remaining stable at 213 points in August.
The FAO said that the prices are remaining high and it’s highly unlikely there will be a normalisation of prices anytime soon. It added however that it was not clear whether the small increase in September meant prices were now on an upward trend, but expected volatility in markets could intensify in coming months.
The Rome-
It also decreased its forecast for world cereal stocks at the end of the 2013 season to 499 million tons, down 4 million tons from its projection last month.
‘Profit margin of FPS dealers to be enhanced’
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: The two days conference of Food Ministers and Secretaries of states and Union Territories with Govt. of India was held on October 29 and 30 at NASC complex, ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi. The key agendas of the conference were to ensure early completion of end to end computerization of TPDS in the states/ UTs and to seek opinion of states/UTs on implementation of Food Security Bill 2011 which is presently under the standing committee of the parliament. Kamlung Mossang, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies while participating in the conference sought the intervention of Food Ministry to ensure early creation of three more FCI District office at Bomdila, Pasighat and Tezu for effective functioning and monitoring of PDS activities in the state in view of the proposed implementation of Food Security bill 2012 and end to end computerization of TPDS. Presently, FCI district office Banderdewa with a single Area Manager is looking after the activities of entire state and all the revenue districts. The AM, FCI Banderdewa is overburdened with day to day work load which leads to delay in issuance of Release Orders and monitoring of stock movements, especially during bandh calls in neighboring state and capital complex.
He informed that due to nonpayment of HTS bills since 2009 the PDS activities in the state have been badly affected. He also sought for enhancement of APL Food grains allocation from present 5005 MT to 8911 MT per month as the floating population/laborers have been inducted from neighboring states for developmental projects like NHPC, Trans Highway, NEPCO etc. Besides, states population has reached 13,82,611 as per 2011 census.
Mossang assured to enhance the profit margin of Fair Price Shop dealers to encourage
the commercial viability of running FPS in the state as has already been done in
many states. Presently, FPS dealers are getting Rs 26 per quintal as a profit margin
which is too meager. Thus, they are forced to indulge into malpractices in order
to sustain themselves. The proposed profit margin will be Rs 70 to 100 per quintal
but only concern is that the financial burden is not passed on to the consumers.
Mossang was accompanied by H.K Shalla, Secretary, F&CS, J. Koyu, JD&FCS and A.
Bnegia, Officer Co-
The meeting was attended, among others, by Sharad Pawar, Union Minister, Agriculture, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of India and Prof K.V. Thomas, union Minister of state for Food, Public Distribution & CA(Independent charge).
Cong fails to promote tourism, enhance revenue, says BJP
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today lambasted the ruling Congress party saying the Arunachal Pradesh Govt has severely failed to take any bold step to generate revenue and create employment opportunity for unemployed youths in the state.
Pointing the major revenue generating sectors like tourism, mine and mineral and hydro power, the BJP North East organisational incahrge P Chandrasekhar Rao in a press meet here said discontinuation of helicopter service after the death of former Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu has hampered the flow of tourists in the state.
When the Chief Minister and other high-
Demanding white paper on mine and mineral sector, the BJP leader said public should know about the policy of state Govt on mine and mineral sector. Rao further said instead of supplying coal and other natural resources to outside the state, the State Govt should evolve a policy to create sufficient infrastructure for use of resource within the state in order to create employment opportunities and enhance state coffer.
Despite a good number of private power developers signed agreements with state Govt for implementation of hydro projects, not a single private power developer started project works due to lack of road link and electricity supply to the project site, the BJP said.
The BJP urged the state Govt to provide road connectivity and electricity supply to the project site so that private players start implementation of hydel projects at the earliest. Rao further said that the Congress Party is ‘encouraging defection’ in North Eastern states.
Without referring to the recent joining of TMC and NCP MLAs to the Congress party in the state, the BJP said “Congress behaving egoistically and undemocratically in the North East.” The Congress party is discouraging the values of democracy and undermining the people’s verdict, Rao said. He said, if a MLA of a particular party wants to defect and join ruling party, s/he should resign from that particular party first and seeks people’s mandate, the BJP leader said while blaming the ruling party in the state for diminishing the values of voters.
'Why Congress party is encouraging defection when it has full strength to rule the state," he wonders and added that Election Commission should take bold step to discourage defection which undermine the democratic set up of the country.
The Congress should discard its casual mentality to devastate the other political parties and take serious steps to adopt policies in the greater interest of the state and its people, the BJP leader said.
The BJP NE organization incharge further informed that the party in state will complete organizational process and new state BJP team will be formed within November.
Pointing out the recent flood which devastated five districts of the state, BJP national general secretary Tapir Gao said “not a single penny has been spent to mitigate the suffering of flood victims. Anjaw remains cut off till date, people of the district are facing acute shortage of ration items and essential medicines and many school remained closed due to shortage of ration items.”
Huge fund have been spent by the dignitaries in the name of aerial survey in flood affected districts, but no adequate ration sorties were materialized to mitigate the suffering of the people, Gao said while demanding adequate supply of relief materials to flood victims.
While referring to MS Chauhan episode, the former BJP MP Gao said an enquiry is needed to expose what prompted Chauhan to stage the missing drama.
Gao further informed that second phase of “Jara Yaad Koro Kurbani” programme to pay homage to the martyr of Chinese war will begin in second week of December from Namsai and culminate at Walong in Anjaw district.
BJP demands CBI probe into financial irregularities
The CAG report has exposed the major financial irregularities in seven major departments in the state, said BJP national general secretary Tapir Gao and demanded CBI inquiry into financial irregularities. Govt should order CBI enquiry or constitute an impartial enquiry committee to unearth the truth, he said. The former BJP MP also appealed to the Centre to take serious note of the financial irregularities and initiate action on the basis of CAG report.
ANSU demands reconstruction of collapsed
bailey bridge
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: The Bailey Bridge over Poma River which connects Sangdupota circle with capital complex collapsed few days ago which has resulted in cutting of all form of communication. The collapse of bridge has made life miserable for the people of Sangdupota circle, especially the medical patients are facing serious problem. To make matter worse, the concern authorities have turned blind eye to the incident and no matter is being made to reconstruct bridge.
In a release All Nyishi Students Union (ANSU) General Secretary Arjun Panye informed that bridge collapsed due to negligence of local contractors. “The bridge collapsed due to heavy vehicle used by local contractors and therefore it is his moral duty to repair it. If he fails to repair it at the earliest, the villagers of area will take strong action and will not let any work be done,” said ANSU GS. He further urged local MLA Nabam Rebia to take note of the problems being faced by the people of
Sangdupota circle because of the bridge collapse and asked him to take steps in this regard. ANSU also expressed displeasure over report that newly constructed boundary wall of Govt Middle School Bassarnallo has been damaged by some local villagers for encroachment of school land. “We appeal concern authorities to take strict action against such person who encroaches school land. If authority fails to take action, ANSU will be compelled to act,” stated ANSU GS Arjun Panye.
Governor assures Ex-
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: The executive members of All India Central Para-
Arunachal Pradesh committee called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh General (Retd)
J.J. Singh at Raj Bhavan here today and submitted a seven-
Interacting with the members of AICPMFEWA, the Governor assured to look into the
issues related to their welfare programmes, which are announced by Ministry of Home
Affairs. He also agreed to take up their grievances with State Chief Minister to
ensure that former personnel of Para-
Earlier, AICPMFEWA State Committee President Dr. Nima Taye gave a brief background
of the AICPMFEWA. He apprised the Governor that there are around 500 pensioners of
Para-
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Truth never dies as established with the identification of an Arunachalee among the 1962 war martyrs, 50 years after he sacrificed his life for the nation. Tabe Dafla (Neelam), son of late Neelam Tath of Deed village under Lower Subansiri district, had joined 5 Assam Rifles (No. 50065 RFN) to fight for the nation and died in Chinese aggression at Zemithang, Jang in Tawang district on October 20.
This most sought after information was the result of the painstaking efforts of the family members led by Neelam Welfare Society (NWS), Neelam Area Intellectuals Forum (NAIF) and Neelam Youth Club (NYC), who had zeroed down to the war cemetery list of RIP (Rest in peace) place along with his company’s as proof his sacrifice for his motherland.
This has not only made the people of the state proud but a testimony to his heroism as well as the patriotic people of Arunachal Pradesh, who even today greet with ‘Jai Hind’.
I, being the representative of the West Parliamentary constituency, bow down my head to the bravery of Tabe and announce my commitment to give due recognition to his sacrifice for the nation, said MP Takam Sanjoy.
AAPSU appeals Govt for deployment of adequate forces at election venue
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) has appealed to the state government to deploy adequate security force at Ziro town, where 24th general conference cum election of union will be held from 19th to 22nd November.
Addressing the Press persons this evening at Arunachal Press Club, AAPSU President Takam Tatung said additional forces will be needed to assist Lower Subansiri district administration to tackle any untoward incident.
“After a long time AAPSU conference will be held in Subansiri region. The union appeals the intellectual community and senior citizens of Lower Subansiri district to help us in conducting peaceful conference,” said Tatung. While thanking press fraternities for extending every possible help to AAPSU in the last few years, Tatung stated that without the support of media AAPSU can never fight against system. “Once again we would like to state that as per the AAPSU constitution, no person associated to any political parties/organizations like NSUI, ACSF, ABVP, Congress, BJP, Trinamool, open university or distance learning university will be allowed to take part in the conference. This should be clear and if anyone tries to break this rule and also try to create problem at venue, AAPSU will deal strongly with such persons,” said Tatung.
AAPSU General Secretary Tujum Poyom said during the present tenure AAPSU made a historic
achievement by taking up Chakma-
AAPSU Vice-
North East Youth Fest: Preparation in full swing
M. Doley
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Preparations to host the 3rd North East Youth Festival is going on in full swing at Sangey Lhaden Sports Academy Complex, Chimpu near here.
Organized by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs under the sponsorship of
Union Ministry of Youth Affairs from November six, the 5-
The cultural extravaganza will also witness artists from diverse fields of music, dance, handloom and handicrafts etc.
Indian Idol fame Amit Paul and ZEE Sa Re-
There will be 50 exhibition stalls and 30 food stalls, where participants from all over the country would exhibit their best handloom, handicrafts products and food items.
“The Department is leaving no stone unturned to make the festival a grand success,” Director of Sports and Youth Affairs DK Dinglow, who is personally monitoring the all preparation activities, told this reporter today. He hoped that all preparations would be completed well before the start of the mega event.
The entire Complex is being given a facelift. The High Mast light near the playground,
the lights of which went off few months after its installation, is also being repaired
by the department concerned. A sports climbing (formerly Rock climbing) is also being
erected at the cost of Rs 16 lakh inside the Indoor Stadium of SLSA which is expected
to complete within the next two or three days. Construction of exhibition stall,
model traditional houses, the main stage, dining hall etc are going on full swing.
Non-
ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Along with the rest of the country a state level World Thrift Day
was celebrated in a city-
Addressing the participants in the programme organized by the directorate of Small Savings, GoAP, state finance secretary Swati Sharma stressed the need for savings for the national development. She urged the Agents to be more equipped with the latest rules and regulation of small savings schemes so as to enable them to work in the field more conveniently. Sharma also asked the agents to cover more area to educate the general people particularly the poor about savings habit.
Prof. S. K. Sharma, HOD, Commerce, Dera Natung Govt. College, Itanagar gave an elaborate speech about the thrift and savings habit. S.C. Dixit, Principal of VKV School, Itanagar and N. K. Bhattacharjya, Deputy Director, National Savings, Govt, of India, Guwahati also spoke on the occasion. Among others, Karma Lekhi, Jt. Secretary, Finance also attended the programme.
The directorate of small savings has conducted an essay writing competition on the
subject “World Thrift Day, its values and impact on society” for the student of XI
and Xll and under-
The merit certificates were also given to the five agents in each category of agency for their highest collections during the last financial year.
Earlier, Abdul Basit, Director, Small Savings, Govt, of Arunachal Pradesh gave a brief note on the purpose of the meeting.
P K Saikia, Deputy Director, Small Savings moderated the whole proceeding.
People throng free medical camp in JNC
PASIGHAT, Oct 30: Over 500 persons were examined by a team of doctors in a two days free medical camp organized by the APCTA (Arunachal Pradesh College Teachers’ Association) at the JN College auditorium, Pasighat today.
Earlier in the morning, the camp was formally inaugurated by Dr. Onik Moyong, Medical Supdt, General Hospital Pasighat.
Speaking on the occasion Moyong said health is an important aspect of life. Though the government has done remarkably good in the health sector, there is still a lot to be done. He sought cooperation from all sections of the society towards Govt’s endeavor to provide better healthcare facilities to the public. He thanked the State Vice President (APCTA) Narmi Darang, Dr. Tasi Taloh Jt. Secy JNC unit, GS (JNCSU) Oling Tatin and host faculties and student volunteers for organizing the camp successfully.
Eye, dental, malaria, general medicine, pathological tests, ENT, pediatrics and
gynecological examinations etc were done by team doctors of Pasighat General Hospital
and VKV Arun-
Reportedly, 502 patients have availed treatment opportunities on the first day and medicines were given free of cost to the patients by the health department. DIPRO
Pasighat-
Correspondent
RUKSIN, Oct 29: The senior Congress (I) party workers of Pasighat-
The president of Ruksin Block Congress Committee (BCC) president Tanyup Taggu said that neither the APCC nor any party bigwig is giving interest to their pleas. He lamented that a team of Congress leaders from Pasighat West constituency along with PRI members and village coordinating members has intimated their grievances to Chief Minister Nabum Tuki at his official residence on August 9 this year. But there has been no positive response so far.
The representation apprised the the Chief Minister and APCC of some burning problems
like deteriorating condition of 15-
Party sources said that a team of senior Congressmen of the constituency is leaving
for Delhi on Novermber-
However, the BCC president, in a press communiqué, claimed that the citizens of the constituency are still keeping confidence on the party which is evident from the joining of 25 BJP supporting families in Congress in a BCC executive meeting held at Ngorlung village recently, he stated.