October 03
Local artists should be encouraged: Sonam
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: The Arunachal Pradesh Building and Others Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB) Chairman Jalley Sonam exhorted that local artists should be encouraged by everybody in their field.
Sonam was addressing at grand finale event of “Little Champ Singing Competition as a chief guest at Aalo in West Siang on September 29 last. Encouraging the participants, APB&OCWWB chairman said every people have inner talent, but it is an imperative to channelize it through proper medium. He further lauded the organizer for giving opportunity for kids to excel their caliber in singing. Later Sonam appealed to the parents to support their kids in achieving goal.
Meanwhile Jumken Lolen was declared winner of Little Champ Singing Competition 2013,
Aalo. Lolen beat four others finalists. The result was declared based on the public
vote. Among others attended in the function were Takap Tagru Councillor Capital
Complex Ward-
ANSU demands enquiry
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Expressing shock and grief over tragic death of Bamang Nilo, chowkidar of Sangram PWD division due to electrocution, All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) has demanded the authority concerned to provide adequate compensation to the family of the deceased.
Blaming the concern authority for his untimely death, ANSU further demanded the Kurung Kumey district authority to conduct an inquiry into the death of Nilo.
Awareness campaign to promote faith
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Mishmi Faith Promotion Society, Tafragam in collaboration with Arunachal
Vikash Parishad, Tezu launched awareness campaign of Amik Matai-
The programme started with flag hoisting by Tasaso Yun and Khodelum Tayang, Chairman MFPS, Tafragam respectively.
The programme was attended by Amoso Khamblai, State Secretary, IFCS Arunachal Pradesh
(East), Soblem Pul, President, AVP, Tezu, Sodyong Kri, General Secretary, Lohit Karate-
60 more wardens to improve traffic management
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: After observing the performance of Itanagar traffic wardens which were deployed in 2011 on experimental basis, the second batch of 60 traffic wardens was deployed today at various traffic strategic locations like Nyokum Lapang, P sector Tinali, Heema Hospital, Police Station, Legi Complex and TT Marg, Niti Vihar Itanagar to manage the traffic woes. This was informed by Chief Estate Officer cum ADM Talo Potom in a release today. The 3rd batch which is currently undergoing training at IG Park Itanagar will also be deployed soon after completion of their training to boost the traffic management in the Capital Complex, release added.
Potom further divulged that recruitment of wardens is purely on master roll basis. It said that during the period of duty the violator of traffic rules will be informed to officer in charge of nearest police station, release added.
FM service from AIR Itanagar begins
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Local FM transmission of All India Radio (AIR), Itanagar formally began today at 7.30 pm with the launching of the new service by Regional Officer, Delhi, Central Board of Film Certification Raj Kumar at a simple but impressive function at the AIR premises this evening.
Head of Office of AIR Itanagar Rajesh Chandra and other officers and staff of the station were present on the occasion. The duration of the FM transmission is from 7.30 pm to 10 pm daily. The local FM service includes regional news bulletins in Hindi and English from 7.45 pm, followed by local based discussion programmes, Radio on Demand (phone in request for Hindi film songs), Foot Tappers (Western music), Classic Hindi film songs. The service will be available on 103.1 MHz.
Villagers seek enquiry into compensation disbursement process
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Reiterating alleged irregularity in the disbursement of compensation
for land acquisition for construction of two lane highway from Nechipu to Hoj, the
people of Rillo and Ngoleko village under Pakke Kessang block of East Kameng district
has sought constitution of an independent enquiry committee to look into the matter.
“If not, please give direction for re-
In a reminder letter addressed to the chief secretary, it said, “due to irregularity and illegality committed by the land acquisition officer, we are being deprived from the benefits of compensation for our life earning properties like bamboo garden and others horticulture gardens.”
Claiming that the officers are disbursing compensation to their kiths and kins, it said, the arbitrary and discriminatory assessment and disbursement of compensation amounts by concerned officer, particularly depriving of compensation amount to real owner of the affected land and properties is creating a tense situation.
Dol calls for unity and calmness
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: The first ever one-
Renowned international gospel preacher from Arunachal Pradesh Evan. Dr. Joram Dol,
the founder president of Apostolos Bible College/Out-
The meeting was attended by various political leaders, NGO representatives, Government officers and the pastors, missionaries and leaders of more than 100 churches.
DC reviews implementation of MDM
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Marnya Ete has reviewed implementation
of mid-
Emphasizing on proper implementation of the scheme, the Deputy Commissioner asked all MDM functionaries for proper implementation of the scheme for which he will provide all possible help.
“No leniency would be shown to those teachers and officials who are found guilty of negligence of duty,” the DC cautioned and said that he will conduct regular checking of schools for ensuring proper implementation of the MDM scheme. Lower Subansiri Deputy Director of School Education Yumlam Tana was very much concerned about the shoddy way in which the scheme was implemented in the district and stressed on absolute clarity and honest implementation of MDM scheme in the district.
Participating in the discussion, the BEOs, DPCs, DIET faculty and BRCCs and CRCCs have opined for streamlining the implementation of MDM scheme in the district for smooth implementation.
Taba Nepa, BEO (MDM) highlighted the issues and problems in the implementation of the scheme through PowerPoint presentation.
9 days software training on E-
AALO, Oct 2: The 9 days Software Training on e-
Attending the valedictory function, West Siang Deputy Commissioner M. K. Sahoo appreciated
the trainers and trainees for successful completion of the training programme on
e-
The DPDO Panchayat Moki Loyi expressed happiness over the successful completion of the nine days long training programme.
Anirvan Das and Gaurab Joyti Phukan who imparted the training also expressed their satisfaction over the way the trainees have shown their zeal and enthusiasm to take up the training and assured all support if and when sought for.
The trainees also shared their experiences and assured to make best use of the software training in their respective places. Certificates were also given away to all the trainees by the Deputy Commissioner in the valedictory function. DIPRO
GWS assures to reconstruct Ato Paktu Liine
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Galo Welfare Society (GWS) in a release said, it would reconstruct and rededicate the Ato Paktu Liine (Ato Paktu Memorial Pillar) which was destroyed in the wee hours of January 11 after the murder of Goto Yudik on January 10 at Aalo. GWS gave this assurance during a meeting at Aalo on September 26 attended by the president and senior members of All Ato Paktu Ao Welfare Society (AAPAWS) and members of Paktu Ao Youth Welfare Association (PAYWA) at Aalo.
The GWS also assured to give a clean chit to the AAPAWS after organizing a Galo Baane Keba Neutral Judgment. The GWS also assured to dedicate a memory stone pillar to late Goto Yudik at Dumporijo, who lost his life on Galo Foundation Day at Aalo on January 10, 2013.
GWS appealed to the Paktus to forget the unfortunate incident as nightmare and come forward for better future and further strengthening the Galo society.
APRVTA seeks separate account
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: The Arunachal Pradesh Resource and Volunteers Teachers’ Association (APRVTA) has sought permission for opening separate account for IE’D intervention SSA for smooth functioning.
Meanwhile, apprising their roles in the education scenario, it sought assistance of education commission in carrying out their activities.
AAPLU writes to Power secretary
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Alleging that Executive Engineer, Naharlagun Electrical Division denied its request for furnishing detail of its casual/WC employees, the All Arunachal Pradesh Labour Union (AAPLU) has sought intervention of the secretary, Power into the matter.
In a complaint letter submitted to the secretary, power, it also claimed that he also lodged FIR against two of the executive members of AAPLU Capital Complex unit.
Saying that the EE should be transferred for his involvement, it warned of democratic movement against power secretary if the transfer process is not done within a month’s time.
Relief distributed
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Tubo Welfare Society chairman Tani Apang distributed relief materials, such utensils and other household items to the flood affected families of Gosang Village under Jengging circle on Sunday.
Heavy flash flood on September 6 had damaged the houses of Mimang Nangkar, Galong Burang and Bedang Burang and threatened many other houses of Gosang village.
Appeal for implementation of APFR Act
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Reiterating its earlier demand, Janajati Suraksha Manch (JSM) has appealed to the State Government to give executive directives for immediate implementation of Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act.1978 granted by Constitution to protect the indigenous tribal people of the state from the alleged onslaught by outside religious groups.
JSM urged the state government to give necessary directives to the respective deputy Commissioner to register the conversion of indigenous people to other minority faiths/religions. Direction should also be given to All India Christian Council, state unit to get registration of the members of various denominations to work out and identify the genuine beneficiaries for the Minority Schemes in Arunachal Pradesh.
Syndicate Bank opens 28 new branches on a single day
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: The Syndicate Bank expanded its branch network on Sept 29 to 3,044 by opening 28 branches, including one in Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu, which was inaugurated by Finance Minister P Chidambaram in presence of Sudhir Kumar Jain, Chairman and Managing Director and T K Srivastava, executive director of the bank.
The minister also gave loan sanction letters to borrowers under various schemes of the bank including 25 MSMEs for Rs 1 crore and 25 housing loan for Rs 5 crore.
The Syndicate Bank is known for its agricultural and rural development activities and assisting the farmers community by extending credit facility for crop and agri allied activities and also promoting self employment by training the youth through RUDSETI.
Workshop for teachers
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: The State Council of Educational Research and Training here conducted workshops on Development of Graded Reader in EVS I & II along with teaching modules on EVS for primary stage and Development of training modules for approach to teaching languages (English and Hindi) at primary and upper primary stage yesterday.
Attending its inaugural session, State Project Director, SSA Rajya Mission, R K Mishra advised the participants to dedicate themselves for the future of the students.
Teaching, according to him was incomplete without the learning of the students which has to be ensured by the teachers in every class that he/she takes. To explain his point, he cited many examples from Hindi films and Sanskrit couplets which were appreciated by all.
Resource persons of the workshops are retired HoD, department of language, NCERT, New Delhi Professor Ram Janam Sharma, NERIE, Shillong, Professor S C Roy and Associate Professor, RGU, Rono Hills, Doimukh, Dr Harish Sharma.
ACS submits memo to MsDP director
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Arunachal Civil Society (ACS) in a memorandum to director of MsDP
and PP under the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, New Delhi, appealed him to look
into some important aspects/system and guidelines before implementation of the multi-
In a two-
However, the Society appealed the director of MsDP and PP to give proper directives to state Govt so that the programme is implemented in the state as per guidelines and system. It further said that the ACS should be authorized to monitor the implementation of scheme as the “team ACS can identify the area where this MsDP scheme is supposed to be implemented.”
Wildlife Week celebration begins
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: The Wildlife Week (from October 1 to 7) celebration by Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary Division, Wakro with theme “Save Wildlife and Save Our Future” began yesterday.
The week long celebration in schools and villages located in fringe area of the sanctuary kicked off at Kamjang Govt. School yesterday by planting fruit bearing and avenue trees, and organizing spot drawing by school children and awareness meeting.
DFO Koj Tassar and RFO B S Deori explained in details about the purpose of celebration and importance of wildlife for survival of human being. They advised the children and teaching staff to take care of the planted tree, which not only will give fruits, shade, and fresh air and add beauty to the school campus, but also will serve as home to many birds and animals.
Prizes to the first three winners of the drawing competition on “Save Hornbill and Hoolock Gibon,” two important species of Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary, were distributed by the SMC Chairperson.
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CHANGLANG, Oct 2: In a major breakthrough, Changlang Police arrested an accused namely Samnan Jugli @ Kala Saheb, an NSCN (K) cadre in the rank of S.S 2nd Lieutenant yesterday night.
After having confirmed information of his movement in a 4-
The arrest of NSCN (K) cadre Samnan Jugli will be a big deterrent for the movement of underground elements in the Changlang district. DIPRO
JYSU objects inclusion of Arunachal villages in MAC
ITANAGAR, Oct 02: Jigo Yego Students’ Union (JYSU) has strongly objected to the inclusion of 12 villages of Arunachal Pradesh in the proposed Missing Autonomous Council (MAC),Assam which was published in an Assamese daily recently.
The Arunachal villages which are reportedly included in MAC are Dipa, Liche, Kuntor, Jipu, Sili, Germe, Rate, Torajan, Siloni, Durpia, Kangku and Barojan.
While condemning the act of inclusion of Arunachal village in MAC, JYSU sought the state government to intervene considering the sensitivity of the issue.
Sanitation Walk organized to mark Gandhi Jayanti at Lohit
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti a sanitation Walk was conducted at Mahadevpur town of Lohit District by PHE & WS Department.
Led by H N Dubey, Extra Assistant Commissioner Mahadevpur, the Sanitation Walk started from General Field and passed through the Market line, Government colonies, Powerhouse, NH 52 and culminated at Govt Higher Secondary School, Mahadevpur. About 500 students of Govt. Higher Secondary School, Lal Bahadur Shastri Govt. Middle School, officers and staffs of various Government Departments and teachers, Panchayat leaders and general public participated in the Sanitation which was organized to give a boost to Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan in the District.
Addressing a huge gathering the EAC Mahadevpur gave a clarion call for a paradigm shift in the mindset of the people to inculcate the sense of cleanliness, environment sanitation and personal hygiene in all walks of life. He enlightened the gathering about the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and his special emphasis towards Sanitation and Hygiene.
The program was followed by social service in the office premises, bazaar and public places.
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Arunachal seeks fund to implement food law
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Union Food Minister Prof. KV Thomas said that more than 50 % of the states are ready to implement the food law (National Food Security Act) by the end of the year as others prepare to roll it out.
Addressing the two-
“One of the main issues was protecting existing allocation. Of 35 states, 18 states would be getting lower than the current allocation. We have assured them that it will be protected,” the Union Minister said while highlighting the concerns of the states.
Responding to the demands of the states to share the cost of transportation-
Addressing the meeting, Arunachal Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Minister Kamlung
Mosang emphasized that the inter-
Explaining the need for enhancement of the food allocation to the state, he urged the Centre to increase the quantity of rice per person from 5 Kg to 8 Kg in Arunachal Pradesh.
Informing that the State Govt. is considering establishment of State Food Commission as provided under the Act, the minister requested the Centre to bear all the expenditures required to run the state food Commission in view of the poor financial condition of the State.
He also insisted that the State Government was not in a position to pay Food Security Allowance due to resource constraints. The necessary funds should be parked with the State in advance to pay the beneficiaries as and when required. Several States asked the Centre to bear 100% additional expenses on all accounts including transportation, handling, and commission to ration shop owners and setting up of consumer redressal mechanism. They also sought funds in advance for implementation of the law, the Minister informed.
The Minister said that every district will have a Grievance Redressal Officer to hear the grievances of the consumers.
“Presently, we have Vigilance Committees at State, District, Block/Circle and FPS
levels. In order to make the functioning of the Vigilance Committees more effective,
it is proposed to give incentives to the non-
“Computerization of TPDS is in full progress to ensure transparent recording of transactions at all levels.
HK Shalla, Secretary, F&CS and Amit Premi, Senior ICT consultant also attended the conference.
Out of 28 states and seven union territories, 22 food ministers were present in the meeting and the rest were represented by senior officials.
NHPC family appeals Assam Governor for safe release of Agarwal
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: NHPC’s CMD G Sai Prasad has appealed to the Governor of Assam JB Patnaik to use his good office for securing early and safe release of abducted General Manager of NHPC AK Agarwal. Executive Director, Subansiri Lower Project of NHPC Rakesh called on the Governor and handed over the appeal from NHPC’s CMD.
Rakesh briefed the Governor about the recent developments following the abduction of Anil Kumar Agarwal.
It may be recalled that Agarwal has been abducted on September 21from 12 mile area near Bhalukpong bordering Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Earlier in the day, Rakesh also met the Chief Secretary Jitesh Khosla and handed over to him an appeal from NHPC’s Officers Association seeking early and safe release of Agarwal.
Rakesh also briefed the Chief Secretary about the anxiousness of the entire NHPC family and the family of Agarwal.
The President of NHPC Officers’ Association, Dr. A K Tripathi has also sent an appeal on behalf of the entire NHPC family to the Power Minister of Assam and requested his intervention in setting free the abducted NHPC official.
Rakesh also called on the State Director General of Police JN Choudhury and sought his constant intervention for the early and safe release of abducted NHPC official.
The whereabouts of Agarwal is still unknown even after 10 days of his abduction,.
Besides, the mother of the victim, several civil society organizations are also appealing to the abductors to set Agarwal free on humanitarian ground.
CM to flag off 1st batch ‘Job Mela’ trainees
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki will flag off the first
batch of selected trainees of the recently held ‘Job Mela-
The event would be organized at the chief minister’s official bungalow on October 4 at 6.30 am.
The first batch comprising 150 unemployed youths from various regions of the state
would be trained by Amazing Networks, Private Limited (Guwahati) in the trades of
security guard and hospitality, IL&FS Institute (Shillong) in hospitality and B-
The Chief Minister also is likely to offer a few words of advice to the trainees and flag off the five buses which will take the trainees to their respective institutes.
Trainees would undergo training period ranging from 2 to 6 months.
The maiden and historic ‘Job Mela-
27 VTP’s from across the country had attended the rally and offered counseling to
unemployed youths of the state. Of the almost 15,000 candidates that attended the
three-
After compilation of the selection process, a follow-
The second batch of trainees to Delhi and other parts of the country are likely to leave by 15th October next.
If the mission proves to be a success, besides solving the chronic unemployment problem,
our youths would also be skilled in various chosen trades of theirs which would come
handy in self-
Credit for initiating this historic and maiden event would go to Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, who had been taking keen personal interests to make the mission successful and worthwhile. Also, the officials of Department of Industries led by Director Industries had toiled hard and even forgo their holidays and work 24x7 to ensure success of the mission.
Record 148 units of blood collected at PTC voluntary blood donation camp
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: A record 148 units of blood were collected in the voluntary blood
donation camp organized at Police Training Centre (PTC), Banderdewa to mark the month-
Addressing the staff and trainees of PTC, Principal T Ringu explained in details about importance of voluntary blood donation and reminded that such kind of blood donation camp should be taken as a part of training curriculum. He asked them to develop the habit of blood donation which is beneficial not only for others but also good for the donors.
Later, he appreciated the medical team from Blood Bank, Arunachal State Hospital, RK Mission Hospital, Dr. Rigia from Health Centre, Banderdewa for smooth conduct of the blood donation camp. He also thanked the volunteers from Vivekananda Yuva Shakti and Sri Ramesh Jeke, President, Vivekananda Yuva Shakti at whose initiative such a big blood donation camp was possible. Dr. Nabam Budh sensitised the trainees on blood donation and also spoke on mode of transmission of HIV/AIDS and how to protect oneself from the disease.
Also present on the occasion were Dy. Principal, PTC, TN Satyam, Principal, VKV, Banderdewa and others.
Although 148 units of blood were collected due to shortage of blood bags, it was a record collection as no camp has so far been able to collect such a huge amount of blood,
Altogether 400 volunteers turned up to donate blood.
The blood collected will be shared between Blood Bank Arunachal State Hospital, Naharlagun and RK Mission Hospital, Itanagar for free distribution to needy patients, informed Dr. N Budh, Deputy Director (Blood Safety), APSACS.
Private doctor performs first ‘oral cancer’ surgery in state
Correspondent
RUKSIN, Oct 2: Barely three weeks after successful performance of the first ‘Maxillofacial
Surgery’ in a private-
Dr Ratan had earlier performed 'Maxillofacial Surgery’ during second week of last
month, wherein he operated fracture of right Parasymphysis of mandible (Lower jaw)
of a 60-
One Shimol Libang, 45, of Ngorlung village near here after being diagnosed with oral cancer, was successfully operated upon by the team of surgeon led by Dr. Ratan.
Her cancer is suspected to be caused by regular consumption of tobacco in the form of paan masala.
She is confined to hospital bed under intensive medical care. Doctors say, oral cancers are seen more frequently in patients, who consume paan masala regularly. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is paramount for successful heeling.
The doctors in the state earlier used to refer such complicated cases either to Guwahati in Assam or other state for performing surgical operation due to lack of facilities in the local hospitals.
Dr Ratan, who has specialized in ‘Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery', suggested the community people to abstain from using tobacco and tobacco products, which cause cancer. He also appealed to the Arunachal Pradesh Government to create the post in the State Hospitals for the patients’ convenience.
Being a believer in Christ, he treats poor and patients on concessional rate and even gives free treatment to the helpless one.
Gandhiji remembered on his 144th birth anniversary
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Along with the rest of the nation, Arunachal Pradesh today remembered Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 144th birth anniversary with Congress leaders paying floral tributes at his portrait at Rajiv Gandhi Congress Bhawan here today. Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Mukut Mithi, Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, former Chief Minister Gegong Apang, ministers, parliamentary secretaries, MLAs, PCC officers, among others, attended the programme and paid homage to Father of the Nation.
Artistes from Nrityangan Music Academy of Itanagar presented Gandhi Bhajan. Later, the Congress leaders led by PCC president and Chief Minister paid floral tribute to statue of Mahatma Gandhi at MG Park, Niti Vihar.
ROING: Along with rest of the country, Lower Dibang Valley District also celebrated Gandhi Jayanti today. The day was marked by Prabhatperry by the students and teachers of various schools in and around the Roing township that ultimately culminated in the Gandhi Park, Roing. Deputy Commissioner, Shiv Kumar, along with others paid homage and garlanded the statue of the Father of Nation in presence of administrative officers, HoDs, teachers and students at Gandhi Park near Roing Market.
At Anini, Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated with prayer meetings, commemorative ceremonies
in different colleges, Schools, local government institutions and socio-
Gandhi Jayanti celebrated at Nari
Ruksin correspondent adds: With the rest of the country the 144th Gandhiji’s birth anniversary was celebrated at Nari ADC headquarter with massive participation of the government officers, educational institutions and general public pledging to follow the ideals and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi.
The programme which started with Sarba Dharma Prarthana (Singing of all religious prayer) by the school students, was flowed followed by speeches from the teachers and students, officers and leaders.
Addressing the occasion, Nari-
Among others, senior teacher PD Bhadawalla, Nari ADC T Mibang, BDO Omem Dai and head officials of PWD, RWD, Veterinary, Forest and other departments and students also spoke on the occasion.
Tribute paid to first lady MLA of state
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: The East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organization and Women Welfare Organization along with student representatives from All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) and East Kameng Middle Zone Students Union (EKMZSU) observed the 68th birth anniversary of late Nyari Welly the first lady elected MLA of state and mother of Health and Family Welfare Minister Atum Welly today amidst thousands of people who thronged to pay floral tribute at Nyokum Lapang Seppa. Paying floral tribute to first lady elected MLA Deputy Commissioner Tarin Dakpe ridiculed the violence means of achieving objectives and suggested the people to follow the foot prints of Lt. Nyari Welly. Dakpe further cautioned the people on rise of clanism in the district which seriously undermines the law and order. SP B.K Mishra advocated for recognition of woman contribution in society, saying that one has to change the thinking and perceptions on woman folk. WWO general secretary Punam Beyong Doka highlighted activities and life of Late Nyari Welly.
Minister Atum Welly, local MLA Tapuk Taku, EKSWCO Chairman Dr. Tachi Taku, former Minister Hari Natung along with WWO Chairperson Yatak Rimo Riang and students leaders also paid floral tribute to first lady elected MLA by placing wreath on her memory.
Coincidently, late lady MLA was also born on 2nd Oct 1945 at Beyong Village. The 2nd October is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti all over the country. She was elected as MLA from Seppa constituency in year of 1980 to 1988. She died on 21st August 1988.
Earlier a marathon race was organized for both man, woman and girls category with theme “runs for women empowerment” as mark of respect to late lady MLA. Later Devi Dada was adjudged as winner, while Lungne Tayem and Metik Rapung secured 2nd and 3rd position respectively in Girls category. Sapna Pao Mangam, Choley Tallo and Sangte Sangdo were declared as first, second and in 3rd position in Woman category and Longmak Taniang Dada were declared as Nyari Welly Ideal Woman of the year 2013 and she was presented a citation, a memento and bouquet.
Social Service organized across Arunachal to mark Gandhi Jayanti
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: This year Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated with mass social service and sanitation drive throughout Arunachal Pradesh today. Organizations, colony welfare committees and Itanagar Muncipal ward councillors armed with broom sticks, dao and spade came out and participated in mass social service in sectors, colonies of the Capital Complex.
Mass Social Service cum Sanitation Drive was organized in all 30 Wards of Itanagar Municipal Council with participation of ward councilors today to mark the birth anniversary of father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. Large number of senior citizens, Govt staff, members of market committees, students and general public came out on the street to take part in mass social service in all the 30 IMC wards. The littered sector roads were cleaned, drains unclogged, dustbins cleaned, grasses cleared off among many other works. Everyone under the active supervision of respective Ward Councillors and their ward members participated with zeal and enthusiasm. The shops remained closed in the morning as shop keepers too joined in the drive.
On the occasion IMC Chief Councillor Higio Aruni visited the wards and appreciated the mass participation in social service. “This kind of social service should be held every once in a while, she said urged everyone to maintain the basic civic sense to make Itanagar a clean and green city. She appreciated the initiative of State Government led by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki for formulating such worth full strategy.
Bokar Basar, even before his joining as new Chief Municipal Executive Officer of
IMC accompanied with Tarh Nachung, Member Empowered Standing Committee and also in-
At G-
Under Ward No. 7 of IMC the mass social service was organised under the leadership
of Ngurang Yache (Empowered Standing Committee Member). The Programme was attended
by all the Ward Committee Members of Division-
At Chimpu, ward councilor Biri Tugdo led the social service team and at Gohpur ward councilor Tatung Tania and members of All Gohpur Youth Association and Gohpur Area Youth Forum renovated APMC market shed at Gohpur during the social service.
Mass social service and sanitation drive was also organized under IMC ward No 16 under the supervision of councillor Kaniar Gida.
To commemorate the 144th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and 109th birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri a ‘shramdan’ was organized by ward no 5 councillor Taba Yall Nabam along with ward members and general citizen. The social service started from R K Mission Hospital and concluded at Vivek Bihar market near DNG College.
Paying tribute to father of Nation on his birth anniversary, ward councillors Techi Rupa of Ward no. 20 Barapani Naharlagun, and Tai Tasung of Ward no 30 Banderdewa conducted social service in their respective area.
The City Peoples Party of Arunachal (PPA) also conducted cleanliness drive at government higher secondary school Arunodaya Itanagar along with Principal, other teaching staff and students to mark the day.
Joining the entire people at Capital Complex, Itanagar Buddhist Cultural Society
also conducted cleanliness drive around Thuptan Ga-
The members of Arunachal West Youth Association (AWYA) also volunteered themselves to clean the premise of Arunachal State Hospital Naharlagun today as mark of respect to Bapuji.
At Nirjuli, the Market Welfare Committee organized clean drive which was supervised by councilor Tarh Nachung.
At Anini, as a part of nationwide celebration of Gandhi Jayanti, a mass social service was conducted at district headquarters and far flung circles of the district especially in schools, hospital and office premises etc. The cleanliness programme witnessed mass participation of all the Govt. servants and public. A major plantation programme was also conducted at the premises of Govt. Hr. secondary School, Anini wherein more than 500 saplings were planted by participants including Govt officers and officials, students and teachers.
At Ziro District Hospital a mass social service cum cleanliness drive was conducted at the District Hospital Ziro by General Medical Colony Welfare Association (GMCWA), along with Green Ziro Society GZS, Ziro Hapoli Youth Association (ZHYA) and Medical Line Self Help Group (MLSH) yesterday on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. The social service not only covered the medical compound but also nearby area cleanings. It was participated by general public and traders. Along with social service an awareness campaign for clean and Green Ziro was also conducted. Further the organizations discussed various problems and conditions with the Hospital staffs regarding medical problems along with security topics.
Koloriang: Gandhi Jayanti, the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated in Koloriang. A social service was organized by the district administration to clear the town to mark the occasion. The Govt officers, officials, shopkeepers and public participated in it. The deputy commissioner Gejum Ete spoke about the life and contribution of Father of Nation.
Kimin: All the Govt. offices and Bazar Welfare Committee of Kimin yesterday jointly
organized a social service to clean the Kimin Township to mark the Gandhi Jayanti.
All Govt. office premises were also cleaned by their respective staff during the
day-
The social service was conducted under the guidance of Kimin EAC and Anchal Chairperson.
At Roing, a Mass Social Service in and around the Roing township was conducted yesterday on the eve of the Gandhi Jayanti. The Social Service was conducted at office premises, educational institutions, residential areas and market place under the supervision of district administration for two hours in the morning.
Immediate restoration of power supply at Seppa demanded
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: A team of All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) headed by its Information and Publicity Secretary cum chairman of the ensuing All East Kameng Students’ Union (AEKSU) conference Lota Singhi today met the authority of hydro power development department at Seppa and demanded immediate restoration of power supply in Seppa.
Expressing strong resentment over the failure of the authority to restore power supply in Seppa despite repeated pleas by various associations, organizations and public, the team threatened to launch democratic movement, if electricity is not restored at the earliest.
Seppa, the headquarters of East Kameng district has been reeling under severe power
crisis since last two months which has brought day-
The AAPSU Information and Publicity Secretary and cum chairman of the ensuing AEKSU
conference also said that non-
During the course of discussion, it was informed by the authority of the hydro power development department that the department has engaged experts from PM Infra Pvt Ltd., a Bhubaneswar based company for immediate restoration of the defected mechanical parts of the Pacha hydel project and the team of experts is working day and night for its early restoration.
While highlighting some of the problems that compelled to shut down the project, they also informed the team about shortages of fund for maintenance works.
The hydro power project has stopped generating power after it developed serious mechanical problems two months ago creating acute power shortage in entire East Kameng district.
Expressing deep regret over the prevailing situation, EM incharge DB Shukla sought cooperation from public to bear with the inconvenience caused to them.
AAPSU appealed to the district administration for close monitoring of the ongoing maintenance works of the Pacha hydel project for its early functioning in the larger interest of the people of the district.
Orientation Prog on Self-
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: The two-
The programme sponsored by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation was attended by the newly elected members of the Itanagar Municipal Council, officials from the Urban Development Department, Textiles and Handicraft Department, and other development organizations working for urban livelihood development.
The programme was organized in the light of the newly formulated National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) which emphasizes on promotion of individual as well as group based enterprises for livelihood promotion among the urban poor.
Inaugurating the programme, the Chief Councilor of the Itanagar Municipal Council Higio Aruni lauded the efforts of IIE and Union Ministry of HUPA for organizing the orientation programme and said that it would help build the capacity of the participants for proper implementation of the flagship programme for the benefit of the urban poor.
The Chief Councilor said that the councilors are new and the training would help them in addressing urban poverty in a better way.
Dr. Daniel Joseph Kuba, Regional Director, IGNOU highlighted the importance of promoting
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Expressing her views, Taba Yall Nabam, Councilor and Member, Empowered Standing Committee, IMC urged for greater empowerment and decentralization of the IMC.
It may be mentioned that NULM will be implemented by the Municipal Council during the 12th Five Year Plan.
Professional skills development training for PHC staff
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: Altogether 70 medical and paramedical staff participated in a three-
Aimed at imparting skill development training on the Maternal & Child Health program as well as on the recent update on different health issues including National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), the Training program was supported by Macarthur Foundation, USA.
Speaking during its inaugural session, Additional Mission Director, NRHM M Habung Lampung, appealed all the staff to be the best in rendering their services for the health improvement of rural Arunachal. He also urged the PHC staff to continue their spirit of hard work and also to remember the overall target of NRHM to improve the vital health indicators of the state.
Evaluation of health indicators in all 10 PHCs by analyzing the critical health indicators, Coordinator, Karuna Trust, Anup Sarmah took the technical session with the innovative approaches of Karuna Trust.
Consultant HMIS & MCTS, NRHM, Haiwan Wangsu took detailed session of Heath Management
Information Systems, Mother & Child Tracking System and its importance at PHC and
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Dr Raja Dodum, Nodal Officer National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), Dr Tana Takum, Consultant WHO Itanagar, Dr Manoj Boruah, Dist Epidemiologist, Govt of Assam and Dr Bijit Kr Gogoi, Consultant UNICEF Assam also took important session on their concern field of expertise.
State advisory board member of Karuna Trust, Nagesh Kr Singh, interacted with all the PHC staff and appealed them to work hard for the upliftment of rural health.
Karuna Trust Coordinators S R Goswami and Mousumi Gogoi were also present during the training program.
Workshop on water sanitation and health
ZIRO, Oct 2: “Moral responsibility is the key ingredient for the successful implementation of total sanitation campaign, relaunched as Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan,” said Hage Kobin, Zilla Chairperson while attending the workshop on water sanitation and health at Abotani Hall, Hapoli yesterday.
The workshop on “water sanitation and health, emphasizing on the construction of
Individual Household Latrines (IHHL) and water quality-
Addressing the hall packed with PRI members from all the three blocks viz Ziro-
Deputy Commissioner, Marnya Ete appreciated the huge participation and expressed hope that the responsibility entrusted to the elected members for creating awareness regarding sanitation and hygiene will be boosted with this workshop. He also assured to rectify the lacunae within the implementing departments and invited the members to resolve their differences and assist the District Administration for smooth implementation of various schemes.
Er. Taba Teni, SE, PHE and WS dealt in detail the role and responsibilities of the PRI members in implementing various schemes. “PHE and its client departments alone cannot do the works entrusted; participation and cooperation from all the PRI members is required,” he said and appealed the members to get involved by mobilizing and guiding the public. He exhorted them to be proactive and assist the department in the baseline surveys and data collections.
Er. A.N Singh, State Coordinator, PHE & WS dealt in detail regarding NBA and reiterated the need for a behavioral change for the successful implementation of the schemes.
Dr. Joram Khopey, Pathologist, General Hospital, Ziro presented a power point presentation on Sanitation and Health.
Er. T . Ketan , CE (Sanitation), PHE & WS briefed regarding the funding pattern of NBA and requested the PRI members to view this abhiyan as a social program. He also informed that such awareness programs will also be conducted in the block as well as the village levels.
In the interaction program that followed, the PRI members requested for a proper handing and taking over of the TCS schemes to avoid future complications. DIPRO
Election meeting for Tirap and Longding held
KHONSA, Oct 2: A meeting on Special Summary revision on electoral roll was held at DC’s conference Hall here yesterday. The meeting presided by the DC cum DEO Kamlesh Joshi, was attended by the ERO’s/AERO’s of Tirap and Longding district, representatives of various political parties and the panchayat leaders.
K. Tikhak, ERO, HQ, while welcoming the participants briefed about the very purpose of the meeting and the instructions of the ECI regarding the summary revisions and the SVEEP programme.
Addressing the participants, Joshi requested all the participants, especially the
EROs/AEROs to be sincere in the performing of the electoral related duties as all
are functioning under the control of the ECI and any lapses on the part of the officers
will be dealt as per the ECI rules and guidelines. He also emphasized on the SVEEP
programme and informed the house that meeting of all the panchayat leaders has been
fixed on Oct 3 at DEO’s conference hall as part of the SVEEP programme and also requested
the ERO’s and AERO’s to take up similar type of activities in their respective areas.
He also insisted to open facilitation counters at the colleges and the higher Secondary
Schools for enrollment of the eligible students in the electoral roll. The other
important points discussed were submission of weekly report on the receipt of various
forms and also furnishing of the fortnightly report on the collection of the cell
numbers and the e-
In a nutshell, the meeting was a very fruitful one as all the participants were made aware of the summary revision scheduled and the SVEEP programme and the ERO’s and AERO’s were provided with the latest instructions of the ECI for their necessary actions. DIPRO
APLAS condemns FIR against NPF Lower Subansiri president
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: The Arunachal Pradesh Legal Aid society (APLAS) has condemned the convenors of Students’ Union Movement of Arunachal (SUMA) and All Lower Subansiri Students’ Union and former president of All Raga Students Union for filing FIR against president of Naga People’s Front (NPF) Lower Subansiri unit Advocate Subu Kechi.
In a release while urging the trio to withdraw the complaint, it said, it is a fundamental right to associate or establish or introduce a party unless it is declared illegal. All over the country, it is a known fact that NPF is a regional political party working from Nagaland. It is of no harm if the party extends a political affinity to North East India or to the entire country.
Advocate Subu Kechi, a contested MP candidate and many other prominent figures of the state are duly appointed as its party workers. The FIR has put both law enforcing agency and individual concerned into unnecessary embarrassment. Student leaders are not expected to be so unintelligent to have filed a meaningless FIR. It is unfortunate that student powers are misutilized and mass body of student sitting unconcerned. Such act is likely to harm interstate harmony, it added.
‘Gear up activity to ensure win’
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Tai Tagak has exhorted the party leaders and workers to gear up activities for ensuring victory of the party candidates in the ensuing Parliamentary election in 2014.
Addressing the district BJP executive body meeting at Pasighat on September 30 last, Tagak gave special emphasis on strengthening the party organization at grassroots level.
All primary workers and cadres must work hard brushing their personal differences aside to win elections. He exuded the confidence that BJP will dethrone Congress and capture power in New Delhi in the coming poll.
‘Our State has been neglected from mainstream politics despite being represented by three Congress MPs. Our leaders have been not been given cabinet berth since the day of Daying Ering till date. I can assure that an Arunachalee MP will get Cabinet berth, if the party comes to power at Centre,” Tagak said.
He also informed that party President Rajnath Singh and Narendra Modi are likely to visit the state, including Chaglagam where Chinese had made fresh intrusion into our territory.
Tagak urged each and every worker of the party to get ready and work sincerely to
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State General Secretary, BR Waghe, National Council Member Wangman Lawangcha, State President Yuva Morcha Dugh Saha, State General Secretary, Mohila Morcha, Lishi Yapu, District BJP President, Lohit cum Convener, Eastern Parliamentary Constituency level Committee, Nuney Tayang, State General Secretary, Yuva Morcha, Hinium Tachu and the East Siang District BJP President, Daniel Mibang and district BJP units, morchas and mandal units of all the 5 mandal attended the meeting.
Mandal BJP President Tamat Jonnom of Pasighat (West) and Onyok Tamuk, President Pasighat Market Association also attended and captivated the gathering by their inspiring speech for further strengthening the party.
CCLAPF discusses future course of action
ITANAGAR, Oct 2: An extraordinary general body meeting of Capital Complex Land Affected Peoples’ Forum (CCLAPF) was held at Nikum Niya Hall, Nirjuli today to brief the members about the outcome of the meeting with the Chief Minister on September 29 as well as discuss the future course of action to be taken in regards to the present burning issue of mass eviction drive in the Capital Complex.
According to a release by CCLAPF, its Advisor Toko Anil briefed the meeting about the outcome of the meeting held between the Chief Minister and the joint team of AAPSU and CCLAPF. He informed that the Chief Minister has expressed his willingness to hammer out a lasting and acceptable solution which is beneficial to both the state government and the indigenous people of the state, the release said.
“However for this the report of the committee constituted by the government has to be allowed to be tabled, for which a time frame of two months has been given,” he said, and sought cooperation of the visiting delegates in this regard.
Anticipating a wise and logical decision by the government, the meeting resolved to defer peaceful dharna by two months, the release informed.
According to the release, AAPSU President Kamta Lapung, who was also present in the meeting, said that the union would oppose any decision of the government which is against the interest of the indigenous people of the state. Further, he informed that during the joint meeting of AAPSU and CCLAPF with the Chief Secretary, the latter had shown his interest only in partial lifting of the Order regarding obtaining of NOC of government employees for settling their retirement dues and for promotion in services, but not for land affected government officials, the release informed.
However, the joint delegation clarified that service rules and land encroachment cases should not be confused and mixed up. To this, the Chief Secretary agreed and stated that the said Order shall be revoked as soon as the Development Commissioner (Finance) joins back to duty from his leave, the release said.
Risso Kiagung, Art & Culture Secretary, AAPSU stated that the AAPSU supports the CCLAPF as the properties to be evicted are the properties of the indigenous people and demolishing it would be a loss for the state. He reiterated the AAPSU stand that it would not compromise on the issue of encroachment of RoW, schools, medical compounds, and other public utility centres, the release said.
Among others, Challing Yangfo, Asstt. IPR Secretary, AAPSU and Tasser Dawa, senior member of CCLAPF also spoke on the occasion.
“Till today, the government had identified land occupants whose constructions are
less than 4 mtr. from the government quarters as encroachers. But, on dated 13.09.2013,
the government had reviewed and done away with the 4 mtr setback distance of government
quarters vide No. LM-
“Therefore, the Forum requests the Chief Estate Officer, Capital Complex to conduct
re-
Earlier, CCLAPF chairman Takam Dari Sojik briefed the aims and objectives of the meeting.
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Victims of armed conflict need support
In a briefing paper released recently on the eve of the International Day of the
Disappeared, the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) documents the
experience of the wives of the disappeared in Nepal and calls for measures to address
the poverty, social stigma, and legal limbo they continue to face in their day-
Little is known about the fate of over one thousand victims of enforced disappearance
from Nepal's ten-
The ICTJ paper, "Beyond Relief: Addressing the Rights and Needs of Nepal's Wives of the Disappeared," focuses attention on women in Nepal who were affected by the enforced disappearance of their husband, and the continued effects of this chilling crime.
The paper, based on interviews with over 450 wives of the disappeared across Nepal, highlights the precarious economic situation that often results from the loss of a husband, who is most often the family's sole breadwinner.
According to the report, the economic burden of supporting the family and children usually falls on the wife who is left behind. While a quarter of the women recalled not having enough before the disappearance, a staggering 70 percent reported not having enough after the crime.
A government-
For the majority of the women, their financial hardship is compounded by Nepali laws
that do not recognize the "disappeared" as a legal category, despite a decade of
violence that saw over a thousand go missing. Without declaring a husband dead, or
without the cooperation of in-
Underlying their situation of chronic poverty and isolation is the desperate need to know what has happened to their husband. Despite commitments, the Nepali state has not taken steps to investigate the fate and whereabouts of the disappeared or try those suspected of committing the crime.
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And the wait continues
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily, I would like to focus some of the problems of the candidates for the post of constables in the department of Tax and Excise. For the posts of constables the aforesaid department conducted written exam in September 2012, but still there is no any clue regarding the declaration of result. Other departments like police, education etc. can conduct exam and declare results in few days, then why Tax and Excise Department is taking so long?
Through this letter I want to ask the concerned department when they will declare result. Or have they filled these posts through backdoor appointments? How long we will have to wait for the written examination result? Whether they are going to provide us TA/DA for such delay? This type of delay in declaring results frustrates all the unemployed candidates.
Therefore it is our earnest appeal to Minister (Tax and Excise) to intervene in this matter and declare the written result at the earliest.
Yours,
T.Tapu
C-
Itanagar(A.P)
Diminishing stature of indigenous people
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteemed daily, I would like to express my view in connection
with illegal bogus voter’s issue which is matter of serious concern for the public,
students and intellectual’s people of 12 -
Yours,
Hina Nabam Bodha
AGS, APPDSSU
Listen to us
Dear Editor,
Arunachal Pradesh Abo Tani Clans Youth Organization (APATCYO) has already submitted memorandum to State Govt, but still there is no any response from State Govt. Once again we reiterate following demand to State Govt, to immediately fulfill our 5(five) point charter of demand as given below
1. Electronic media for free and fair news coverage in the state
2. State Assembly should be live telecast.
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4. Immediately appoint Independent Home Minister.
5. DGP office Itanagar should be separated from PHQ to any other suitable place.
APATCYO’s five point charter of demand is long pending demands. It is hope that state
govt will co-
We want state assembly be live telecast because every citizens of Arunachal has right to know what matter is going to be discussed in state assembly. We demand immediate appoint of Independent Home Minister as our State Govt, is running without Home Minister? Without Home Ministers we are facing lots of corruption like rape, murder and kidnapping. So, immediately appoint Home Minister as soon as possible. Education sector is complete failure in the state. We need attention in education sector, because Education sector is main backbone of state development. Therefore proper implementation of RTE act is important. We also condemn the Likabali rape incident and demand strict punishment for the accused. We feel sorry for the victim as well parents.
Yours,
Kame Kipa
President
APATCYO
Was it a futile promise?
Dear Editor,
The Likabali minor rape incidents which shock the whole state lead to the pouring in of condemnation from every nook and corner of the state as it was the rarest of the rare case in it. Many associations, Unions, NGOs, Tribe, and Community came forward in support of the victim which shows humanism against such heinous crime.
For the early rehabilitation of the students a local committee was formed, which is suppose to provide every possible help to the victims. The Government has assured us to provide every possible assistance through local committee. As an early rehabilitation fund to the victims, our respected Chief Minister had announced to give Rs 10.00 lacks to victims. Hearing this, the disheartened parent’s atleast saw ray of hope, as they will not have to spend their hard earn money on their ward for admission in same class in other schools. But two months have passed; we have not got even a single rupee from any authority. When we enquired the local committee about the compensation money they told that no such compensation amount has received by them from higher authorities or district authorities. It is frustrating to ask about money every time but how can poor parents afford to admit their children in a school twice in a year.
As most of the parents are poor farmers, the rehabilitation amount assured by the Chief Minister value a lot to us. The local committee also assures us that admission to other school will be done on the payment of half of the actual admission fees but not such compensation was given to any victim.
Now, I would like to ask the Government, why it is taking so long time to dispense the rehabilitation fund announced by Chief Minister? OR our CM had made futile promise to victims by not actually sanctioning the said fund? Is local committee constituted working anymore or not?
It is request of the every parents that Government should provide the best possible help to each and every victim in true sense, so that every victim can return back to their normal life and able to build the strong nation as the saying goes ‘Students are the Builder of the Nation’.
Yours,
Mr. Doi Riram
Likabali
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