October 02
News Impact
Five persons buried alive at Karsingsa sinking zone
CM announces ex-
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: At least five people were reportedly buried alive in an avalanche of mud at Karsingsa Sinking Zone today. The incident occurred around 10.30 O’clock when a group of people were crossing the block point, police said adding the victims died on the spot.
They were identified as Tagru Tassa alias Mangsa (24-
The city police team led by SDPO Jumar Basar along with Banderdewa PS OC AK Pandey rushed to the spot and retrieved the bodies with help of excavators. Later bodies were taken to the state hospital Naharlagun for the post mortem, however on the request of the victims’ relatives the bodies were handed over to them after getting magisterial clearance.
Karsingsa Anchal Samity Member Kipa Taniang squarely blamed the concern authority for the incident alleging that due to sheer negligence of the department, people lost their lives.
Pained over the unfortunate incident Chief Minister Nabam Tuki announced an ex-
Terming the incident as most unfortunate, Tuki conveyed his deep sense of condolences to the bereaved family members. He had called a high level meeting which was attended by Chief Secretary, Development Commissioner and Planning Secretary to take stock of the situation.
Meanwhile, Capital Complex Deputy Commissioner Mige Kamki while expressing shock
over death of five persons in the incident, said that “ As per the report available,
the landslide occurred in the existing road in a box cutting near sinking-
The DC once again appealed to all the commuters/ public to avoid Karsingsa road completely until complete restoration of the road communication.
Meanwhile, Banderdewa Bazaar Welfare Committee has held the executing agency and capital administration responsible for the tragic incident that claimed five innocent lives.
“If there were signalmen or traffic police or police personnel to prevent pedestrians from crossing the landslide prone area this tragic incident would have not happened,” BBWC said in a release.
While condemning the alleged negligence on the part of the authority, the Bazaar Committee demanded adequate compensation to the victims’ family members and an enquiry into the incident.
Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party, Arunachal Pradesh expressed extreme shock over the unexpected loss of human lives at infamous Karsingsa sinking zone.
Informing that after visiting the sinking zone in August last, BJP president Tai
Tagak had urged the State government for immediate construction of foot-
Start making blood relations by donating blood: CM
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: “We should start making blood relations by donating blood” asserted
Chief Minister Nabam Tuki while addressing a jam packed gathering at Banquet hall
today. He was speaking on the launch of month-
“I believe in building blood relations by donating blood, this is what I said after donating blood in Assam in the year 2013 which was widely applauded” said Tuki while sharing his pleasant experience.
He appreciated the Vivekananda Yuva Shakti (YVS) for the yeomen service rendered through donating bloods to the needy and assured that he would certainly donate blood in their next camp. He further exhorted the VYS to conduct extensive campaign on voluntary blood donations in the state so that more and more people join the noble service of saving lives.
Chief Minister also pitched on donating vital human organs like liver, kidney and eyes and hoped that someone in near future would initiate such service to mankind. He revealed that he had already donated his eyes in an eye camp and has registered for the same in Delhi.
Tuki while terming HIV/AIDS as alarming asked the department of health and family welfare to create awareness on the dreaded virus. He opined for inclusion of a subject in the school curriculum on HIV/ AIDS so that young students are educated on the world’s most dreaded virus.
While briefing on CM’s Universal Health Insurance Scheme which covers the entire population of the state, Tuki appealed all to take maximum benefit of the State Government flagship programme. He categorically appealed the concerned departments to carry out extensive publicity on the programme so that more and more people are sensitized about the landmark scheme.
“We have no dearth of resources if it comes to herbal medicines” Tuki emphatically said. He called for a holistic approach to identify these medicines which can even cure the most dreaded diseases. He hinted for an expert team to study on herbal medicines found in Arunachal Pradesh and ways and means to extract it for world use.
He later assured for compulsory blood banks in all district headquarters.
Speaking on the occasion, Health & Family Welfare Minister Kalikho Pul appreciated the voluntary blood donors and said that no service is greater than saving lives by donating blood.
Applauding Ramesh Jake who is the chairman of Vivekanada Yuva Shakti, an organization which conducts voluntary blood donations and have till date donated 800 units of blood to the needy saving equal numbers of human lives, Pul donated a Motor Cycle as an encouragement to the great human being.
He revealed that the state government has attached topmost priority to health sector and is instituting blood banks along with blood bank technicians for all the district headquarters in phased manner.
The minister emphasized for adopting a systematic approach towards all government programmes and requested the executing agencies to ensure that that the fruits of benefit are being reaped by the genuine beneficiaries. He further extended his gratitude to CM for releasing the pending salaries of APSACs employees.
Later VYS Chairman Ramesh Jake and advisor and a noted social activist A Taloh gave motivating speeches in the house to a roaring applause. They called for voluntary donation of blood which can save millions of lives in daily basis. They collectively appealed the society to burry differences and build a strong and vibrant Arunachal and bright India.
Major attraction of the programme was felicitation of the blood donors by the chief minister and minister health and family welfare. Among others, APSAC Project Director and Dr. Nabum Budh spoke on the occasion.
Govt. notification evokes mixed reactions
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: The government of Arunachal in a gazette notification issued in
January this year had fixed minimum educational qualification of graduation/bachelor
degree from a recognized university for considering appointment to group-
It is believed that this decision of government has riled those employees who are on the verge of promotion courtesy seniority in service though they don’t have requisite educational qualification. The order has sharply divided the govt. employees and it is believed that huge internal lobby is going to revoke the order.
“Present government headed by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki took a bold decision by fixing
the basic educational qualification. This is a powerful step towards brighter Arunachal.
We are hopeful that government will not buckle under pressure from any group/individual
and kids and kins of powerful people. They should ensure implementation of Gazette
notification at the earliest,” shared one govt. official. He went on to add, “The
tag of the “land of Kushi-
Arunachal Carnival to enthrall Guwahatians
Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Oct 01: The stage is all set for final show down of Arunachal Carnival
2014, a festival celebrating oneness among Arunachalis at Guwahati. Jointly organized
by Guwahati Arunachal Students’ Union (GASU) and Northeast Today, the three-
The objectives of the festival is to bring unity and integrity among the Arunachali students studying in Assam under Pan Arunachal campaign. It would also showcase rich culture and promote traditional values of distinct ethnic tribes of Arunachal beside creating awareness among students to imbibe sense of responsibility to preserve their culture, this was informed by chief organizer Amit Singh who is also Editor in Chief at Northeast Today.
The major attraction of the cultural extravagant would be, films festival (screening of films focusing rural Arunachal), food festival containing delicacies of various tribes, photo exhibition of rich culture and tourist hot spots, and fashion show, added Amit. In each of category, any student can take part to showcase his or her talent, it’s like open to all competition, he further said. During the photo exhibition the photos captured by photographers like Kshitiz, Tenzin, and the youngest photographer Lobsang Nima (13 years old) photography will be showcasing.
Apart from ethnic cultural shows, bands from Arunachal, Assam and others parts of
India will also enthrall the Guwahatians during Carnival. Bands like Concept, Rhythm
East, Cross fields, Soul of phoenix, Octet Independent Voices etc and Indian Idol
finalist Amit Paul and Sonam Baba Warklung a Delhi based international performer
are all set to perform. Sources said that the Guwahati Police are on their toe
in deploying extra-
BJP conducts social service to mark Swachch Bharat Abhiyan
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: The rank and file of state BJP, including its president Tai Tagak joined the cleanliness drive under SWACHCH BHARAT ABHIYAN – SWASTHA BHARAT ABHIYAN at Kimin on September 30 organized by the party’s Doimukh Mandal Committee.
The surroundings of Kimin PHC and market areas were cleaned during the day-
Senior leaders Vijay Sonam, former Zilla Parishad Chairperson Tana Hali and former APCC Secretary Teli Maj also actively participated in the social service, besides the local people.
Later, the BJP president was apprised about the inconveniences caused to the villagers
due to the existence of firing range of 10th BN ITPB in the premises of Durpa-
Later, the State BJP president visited the spot and said that the grievance of the
villagers has guts and the intervention of the state government is necessary for
the well being of the villagers. It was also given known to the state President that
Govt. Higher Secondary School, Kimin established in 1961 and most part of Durpa-
According BJP the villagers are ready to provide alternate site at Lora village for
the firing range which is also hardly seven Km from Kimin. The State Govt. needs
to re-
Social service by education, PWD depts.
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: The Department of Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh today organized
a day-
The social service was conducted under the banner of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission).
The Secretary (Education) R K Mishra led the social service with ‘cent percent’ participation of all the employees of four directorates.
While lauding the active participation of all the employees especially the women employees, the Secretary (Education) advised to maintain cleanliness in all aspects. Every good thing of the nation has to be started from Arunachal Pradesh being the first state to receive the sun rays at first.
Initially, the cleanliness drive was started in the Education Department six months before the launch of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan with the initiative of the Secretary (Education).
While addressing the gathering Dr. Joram Begi, Director, Higher & Technical Education emphasized importance of cleanliness especially education department and requested for voluntary participation in Swachch Bharat Abhiyan.
The officers and officials of Capital Division-
A similar cleanliness drive was also organized at Dollungmukh PHC under ‘Swach Bharat
Abhiyan’ on September 29-
Make Gandhiji’s dream of ‘Clean India’ a reality: Governor
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma
has extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Gandhi
Jayanti and expressed hope that the occasion will guide all towards Gandhiji’s path
of truth, non-
In his message, the Governor said that Mahatma Gandhi dedicated his life for freedom of our country and strengthening communal harmony. At the same time, he also advocated for cleanliness and good habits. In pursuance of his ideas, Government of India is launching ‘Mission Swachchh Bharat’ on this occasion to create a ‘Clean India’ of Gandhiji’s dreams.
The Governor has appealed to the people of the State for their active participation
in the Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan. He urged upon the people to devote at least two-
In his address to the people, the Governor said the Government of India is launching the ‘Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan’ on the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhiji considered cleanliness next to Godliness and called sanitation more important than political freedom. Even now, it is high time that we become conscious of our responsibilities and put in concerted effort to make our houses, colonies, towns and cities clean, hygienic and sanitized. If we don't do it now, it will never get done.
The Governor said that it is the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have
a five-
Underscoring the participation of all sections of society, NGOs and Government bodies in the programe, the Governor said that it is vital for this mission to succeed. Involvement of the youth is particularly important. On the occasion, the Governor conveyed his appreciation to the local newspapers, cable television and Radio agencies for highlighting and focusing on the issue of cleanliness from time to time.
Over 1.50 lakhs beneficiaries enrolled under CM’s Universal Health Insurance Scheme
ITANAGAR, Oct 1: The Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s Universal Health Insurance
Scheme has been activated vide Government order No. APCMUHIS-
The enrolment of beneficiaries was started on 1st of July this year and distribution of smartcard is almost complete in all the districts. Altogether 1, 61, 000 families have been enrolled till date. The main objective of the scheme is to provide free Medical and Surgical treatment (except Outdoor Patients facility) in Government and private hospitals in cashless manner using the smartcard.
Patients admitted in any empanelled hospitals can avail medical and surgical procedures, the cost of which will be deducted based on package rates agreed upon by the hospitals. All Government hospitals in the state will be implementing the scheme including some of the private hospitals outside of the state.
District Medical Officers have been designated as Nodal Officers of the respective district for this scheme. Chief Medical Superintendent of Arunachal State Hospital, Naharlagun and Joint Director Health Services (T&R), Pasighat are also implementing agencies in addition to all DMOs. The details of diseases covered and package rates for AP State Government Hospitals can be viewed in the website www.arunachalhealth.com. For further query and information, contact the helpline number 18002090201.
Lt. General flags off joint Indo-
AALO, Oct 01: The much awaited joint Indo-
Major General Sunil Kumar Srivastava, GOC 56 Division, Brigadier RS Gurraya, Commander
5 Mountain Brigade, Col G.S Chundawat, Commanding Officer 5 Mountain Brigade Bogdo
and host of army officers accompanied the General. The West Siang Deputy Commission
Pige Ligu, DFO Nyali Ete, Doi Ado, Ex-
Addressing the gathering, Lt General Rawat said that India has a similar cultural
heritage and age-
Representing the Bangladesh Army, Major Nazmur Sadat expressed his happiness over the hospitality being accorded to them by the Indian army and civilian. The training imparted to them by the Indian army on rafting will come quite handy for them to take up future expeditions, he said. DIPRO
Buddhism is the essence and bridge between the Monpas: Pema
From a Correspondent
DIRANG, Oct 01:‘Buddhism is the essence and the bridge between the Monpas of Tawang and West Kameng and we will soon have a common Buddhist festival for the two Districts’, said Minister for Tourism and Urban Development Pema Khandu here today.
Pema was inaugurating and dedicating an annexure building adjacent to Lieyung Gonpa
in presence of Parliamentary Secretary (Hydro-
Constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 1041.05 lakhs by Department of Urban Development, the project named ‘Development of Heritage Area at Dirang’ comprised nine components which include a guest house for visiting dignitaries and monks from outside, a hostel for monks, meditation hall, two protection walls, a compound wall, a 370 metres stretch of approach road, an open parking place and two local pattern RCC Gates.
Appreciating the UD Department and the local contractors for efficiently carrying out the project in time, Pema said: ‘This is a work of charity and I am glad to see such beautiful infrastructure coming up within a limited budget and timely. This should set as an example for other construction agencies and departments to follow suit in not compromising with the quality and timing of work’. He also agreed to sanction another Rs 50 lakhs for a stupa after the next financial year and requested the local legislator to make arrangements for furniture of the annexure gonpa.
Parl Secy (HPD) and local legislator Phurpa Tsering also appreciated the executing agency and the efficient supervision by the monks for timely completion of the project.
Abbot of the monastery lovingly called ‘Khenbu’ in Monpa said that the annexure gonpa was a long felt need of the monastery. ‘It had become difficult to accommodate the growing number of monks and also the visiting Rinpochees from outside the state. I am grateful to the Minister, local MLA and the Department for the project and pray Lord Buddha to shower them immense blessings’, he said.
Former Dirang Zilla Parishad Member Dor Tsering narrated the construction chronology of the gonpa.
Meanwhile, Pema Khandu appealed the Dirangpas and the people of West Kameng in making the ‘Swachch Bharat Abhiyan’ a grand success in the twin districts of Tawang and West Kameng.
Road expansion to facilitate frequent movement of Army convoy demanded
Correspondent
DAPORIJO, Oct 01: Upper Subansiri ZPM Chairperson in a release informed that movement of long army convoy in narrow hilly roads in the district has been creating great problem to civilians to ride on the road.
“Frequent movement of army convoy laden with heavy machinery items has not only caused considerable damage to the existing road but also creating problem to the civilian motorists as they have to wait for hours during the movement of such army convoy, the release said.
The ZPM chairperson advocated for double-
Citing recent complaint and controversial issue relating to compensation of army land acquisition at Chetam Circle, he appealed to the authority concerned to take the confidence of local public with Panchayat leaders of the area to provide land to army.
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Durga puja festivities grip Arunachal
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: Durga Puja fever gripped the Capital Complex and other parts of Arunachal Pradesh as devotees celebrated Maha Saptami on Wednesday. Since early morning, people have been thronging puja pandals where idols of the goddess and her four children are being worshipped amid much community fanfare.
Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit, Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) today extended sincere greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Durga puja. The BJP hopes that the festival will bring joy in the soul and mind of everyone and help them fight against all evils in the society.
The APCC prayed Maa Durga to shower blessings to one and all for good health, peace and prosperity.
At Aalo, Durga Puja is being celebrated at Aalo Club, Darka village, Old Market, New Market, Shiv Mandir, Gumin Nagar, Kaying and other parts of the district with great pomp and show. Large numbers of devotees are thronging the puja pandals to seek blessing of Goddess Durga.
The Durga Puja Celebration Committee at Aalo Club is agog with hectic activities for celebration of the Puja in grand manner as usual. The Durga puja is being celebrated at Aalo Club since 1954, DIPRO adds.
AHiSU celebrates foundation day
From a Correspondent
ZIRO, Oct 01: The All Hija Students’ Union (AHiSU), Ziro has celebrated its 31st foundation day in a colourful manner here at cultural Hall, Hija this evening.
Attending the foundation day, the village’s Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) Dani Buker said that celebration of such foundation is very important for students where their hidden talents could be exposed through this platform.
Emphasizing on co-
To the jam packed gathering of students and parents of the village, ZPM disclosed that the long pending demand for setting up of Community Heath Centre in village has finally approved and sanctioned by the government which will start functioning very soon.
Attending the function, Taro Tallo, Secretary, Hija Artist & Literary Society called on students to extend wholehearted support and cooperation on ‘Clean Ziro Green Ziro’ movement initiated by the Apatani Youth Association to make Ziro Valley an eco friendly place.
AHiSU president Kime Mikhii and Secretary Taku Tanii also spoke on the function.
As a part of the programme, colourful cultural items were presented. Later, the dignitaries distributed the prizes to the winners of culture, sports and literary competition organized earlier.
Pagyawa model village inaugurated
SEPPA, Oct 01: Parliamentary Secretary Tax and Excise cum-
Responding to the memorandum submitted by the committee members Tapuk Taku assured the villagers for immediate construction of bridge over Pagia river stream, early implementation of drinking water supply and opening of residential school in the village.
Zila Prishad member Rajo Gyadi and DCC president Bru Sangyu also spoke on the occasion.
The ZPM of 8th Seppa Changku Sangdo and ZPM Bameng, Anchal Chairperson Seppa Tara Singhi, and many others also attended the inaugural function.
The colorful cultural programme and games and sports were organized to mark the occasion. DIPRO
Emulate the ideals of Mahatma
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has called upon every citizen of the state to rededicate themselves to the ideals and values of Mahatma Gandhi and follow it in their day to day lives to make Arunachal Pradesh, a happy and peaceful state.
In a message to the people on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the Chief Minister
said, the relevance of the Gandhiji’s message of truth, non-
DHS staff bids farewell to retired health officers
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: The staff of Directorate of Health Services, Naharlagun bade emotional farewell to Dr. JM Boje, Joint Director of Health Services and Dr. Bengia Tobin, Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS) on their retirement from service in a function at Naharlagun yesterday.
Dr. Boje, who joined service in 1982 at Daporijo, served at Liromoba and Kaying before he was promoted to the post of District Medical Officer (DMO) in 1991. He also served as DDHS and handled the Family Welfare and Supply and Transport branch before being promoted to Jt. DHS.
Dr. Bengia Tobin had joined service in 1985 and served at Balijan, Koloriang and Tezu before being promoted as DMO in 1996 and promoted as DDHS in 2009.
Director of Health Services Dr. K. Nishing, Dr. Moji Jini, Dr. H. Tabyo, Dr. Emi Rumi, Dr. Hage Tam were present on the occasion.
DRDA governing body meeting held
SEPPA, Oct 1: The 54th Governing Body meeting of DRDA held at Seppa yesterday. During the meeting, all the BDOs presented the achievements on RD projects of their respective blocks and placed proposals for additional fund.
Principle advisor to CM, Kameng Dolo suggested to implement the RD fund in a proper manner and physical verification should be made by the monitoring teams to expedite the work.
Parliamentary secretary, Tax and Excise Tapuk Taku suggested for timely holding of review meetings between BDOs and ZPMs so that time bound schemes may not be delayed.
DC Sandeep Kumar Singh suggested all the BDOs to execute RD project works timely. He also suggested the BDOs to present ground reality along with photographs in the all RD project works. He directed all the BDOs to open Bank Accounts for all the beneficiaries before October 15 and also directed BDOs to include NBA scheme in their proposals.
Later the house approved the proposal schemes for next financial year 2015-
The meeting was attended by ADC, ZPC Meyuk Cheda, all the ZPMs, BDOs and HODs. DIPRO
ILP violators penalized
ZIRO, Oct 01: A rigorous ILP checking drive has been initiated by the District Administration
in the entire Lower Subansiri District. In Ziro-
In Yazali, 33 defaulters were penalized and two were deported due to non possession of any kind of documents approved by the Government. Meanwhile, the officials directed all the local guardians to validate and renew the documents of labourer within a week. DIPRO
State level literary competition
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: The first ever state level ‘Mahatma Gandhi Inter-
The qualified schools are : JNV School & Gracious Academy, Seppa, Govt HSS, Doimukh, Arya Academy Itanagar, Woodland Residential School, Ziro, Bluepine Residential English School, Ziro, Govt HSS, Hiza, Govt HSS, Pessang, St.Joseph Mission School and Kayeng, Govt HSS, Kamba.
Cry for road connectivity
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: The PRI leader of Poyom-
In a memorandum to the Chief Ministers, ASM Minba Raksap stated that due to lack
of road connectivity the area is lagging in developments from all front. The construction
of said road will not only improved connectivity and all-
Free eye screening camp held
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: R K Mission Hospital Itanagar organized a “free eyes screening camp” at Calvary English School Moinhappa Itanagar on September 30th last. Dr. Hage Lyube along with his technical staffs led the team. Hundreds students and patients were screened by the team. Further Dr. Hage Lyube advised the teaching staffs and students to keep the school surrounding clean, a release added.
Calls to preserve cultural heritage
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: The Department of Art and Culture, Anjaw organized the district art and culture day to preserve, promote and protect the rich cultural heritage of Mishmi tribes at Hawai on September 29.
Traditional dresses like, Gulkhana, Bangshal, Daal, Lapo, shawl and coat, rare traditional ornaments, local utensil like Khyuk, Changu, Khru, Pati, Dara, cane and bamboo handicrafts, religious items, traditional weapons like bow, cross bow, spear, sword, shield and local made gun (Sinshul) etc were displayed on the occasion.
Inaugurating the day-
Anjaw Deputy Commissioner Duly Kamduk highly praised the beauty of Mishmi costumes which need more exposure. He appealed to the youths to discourage some evil practices prevailing in Mishmi society like child marriage.
Swachch Bharat Abhiyan
YINGKIONG, Oct 1: Along with the rest part of the country Upper Siang District Administration has taken active initiative for implementation of Swachch Bharat Abhiyan programme in Upper Siang District.
Accordingly social services were conducted at respective offices and institutions and Yingkiong township today.
The District Administration headed by in-
Along with district headquarter, the Jengging & Geku, Tuting/Mariyang Sub-
At Tezu, as part of “Swachch Bharat Abhiyan”, a mass social service was conducted
at all Government office and residences, market-
The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was formally launched on September 26 last and a vehicle dedicated to Clean and Safe Tezu was also flagged off by MLA Dr. Mohesh Chai and Tezu Deputy Commissioner Dr. B.M.Mishra earlier on September 29. The MLA also administered Cleanliness Oath on the day. DIPRO
ALSTAHLAPF threatens democratic movement
ITANAGAR, Oct 01: The All Lower Subansiri Trans-
The district administration had constituted a team to assess the land and properties affected by TAH at ground level. The team has successfully completed the assessment on August 7 and submitted the same to the government. But, the state government has failed to come out with clear cut policy regarding payment of compensation to the land affected and displaced peoples of the district,” the representation said. It requested the government to bring out a clear cut policy for payment of compensation on the line of Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation & Resettlement made other part of the state like Nechipu to Hoj.
The representation further demanded immediate cancellation of Gram Sabha Resolution of 2012. ALSTAHLAPF claimed that there was no such any Gram Sabha meeting was held in the areas like Yachuli, Ziro and Raga.
The ALSTAHLAPF gave the state government 10 days to fulfill the two demands failing
which the forum will be compelled to launch democratic movement in the form of 12-
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Help us better understand
Dear Editor,
I wish that The Arunachal Times, while editing the news items shall take care to publish the full forms of project names instead of using the abbreviated forms.
In the subsequent sentences/paras the shorten/abbreviated forms be used to avoid repeated use of full forms as well as to save space. Now a day abbreviated forms of project names/organisations are used profusely in print media which is quite normal but in the beginning it is advisable always to give the full terms to understand the text/despatch.
Yours,
Nini Pertin
Naharlagun
NERIST students are suffering
Dear Editor,
It comes as a shock to me that an institute like NERIST has to go through such a difficult phase of time. Personally, I was impressed by NERIST’s excellence in imparting quality education the products of which go ahead and serve in various capacities across the country.
However, the present situation of indefinite strike by NERIST Employees’ Association (NEA) in NERIST is causing harm to the prestigious institute, especially the students. Parents have high expectations from their sons and daughters studying in NERIST. Many of the students’ parents have to manage the fees of their children by taking loans. Seeing such problematic atmosphere, what would the parents expect? Though, I’m not from technical background but it pains to see that the students out there are suffering due to the ongoing agitation. It’s a fundamental right of the students to have their educational institution run uninterrupted. An institute like NERIST should be kept from political propagandas. Whatever or whosoever is responsible for the present crisis deserves condemnation from every section of the society.
I hope the voice raised by Student Union of NERIST (SUN) has reached various student orgs. It is in such distressful time of students that apex student unions like AAPSU must come forward and help eradicate stumbling blocks.
Further, I urge the concerned minister to look into the NEA matter and put immediate stop to its indefinite strike so that the institute is brought back to normal state as has been demanded by the NERIST students.
Yours,
Tang Dada
Chairman
Kameng Valley progressive
Welfare Society
Good roads are the symbol and lifeline of progress
Dear Editor,
With due respect, through your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of the department concerned and the state govt. to the bad and unmaintained condition of roads that connects the various places of our state.
Good roads have been one of the prime concerns of the various civilizations and empires that the world has witnessed. It is of course due to the fact that good roads leads to progress and development of a state or a country in every department say it political, social, cultural, economical etc. We can say that good roads are the symbol and lifeline of progress.
Hence, I would like to appeal the concern department and the state govt. to look into the matter, so that our state starts its journey for becoming an ideal state of our nation.
Yours,
Gotum Karlo
Likabali,
It pains to see the shine fading away
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of the people of Arunachal Pradesh and express my disappointment over suppression of my freedom of expression and a threatening call that I got last night from some unknown person asking me to refrain from publishing my views.
First of all I would like to refer to an article of mine which got published in some of the local newspapers, dated 26/09/2014, of Arunachal Pradesh.
In the article I had expressed my concern over the NERIST crisis brought about by the indefinite strike of NERIST Employees’ Association (NEA). I’m an alumnus of NERIST and having had been a member of SUN executive bodies, I too am well aware of the issues of NEA. Seeing the unbecoming condition of the present NERIST, once were I studied, I had expressed my concern and shared my point of view regarding the NEA matter. And I still adhere to the facts that I know of and refuse to be suppressed in what I feel rightful to express. As per my best knowledge, I remember that our Director left no stone unturned in fulfilling the valid demands kept by NEA, and the remaining issues were beyond the power of the Director to resolve at institute level. As such, demand for the removal of the Director is unfounded and totally out of question! Thus, NEA is unreasonably pursuing the matter to the extent of indefinite strike, only to hamper the students’ curriculum and paralyze the institute’s function. Over the past years, NERIST has suffered enough for want of a regular Director. Removal of the present one will entail the same agony. I spent 7 years of my life in NERIST with great joy and happy stay. There was a feeling of fraternity amongst all the NE states and we all lived in cultural harmony. It’s a sad state of affairs that NERIST at present is subjected to experience heavy setbacks afflicted upon by NEA strikes. NERIST as a whole is prestigious for all the northeastern states and we take pride in having made it through the NEE exams. It pains to see the shine fading away.
Is it so wrong to express our concern over the plight of NERIST? Have we no right to share our view points? Should one be warned from taking the right side? Are the appeals made by students for undisturbed education unjustified? I never expected that I would be threatened for saying what I felt right to. First I received an SMS saying my points were incorrect and that I must keep away from writing like that. Later, through voice call, he went on to ask if I still had dues left to be cleared in NERIST with a tone of warning sort, that I might suffer a loss. The caller didn’t reveal his identity which shows how afraid he is to be busted and therefore how wrong is the organization he is defending.
If NEA is righteous in its stand, why does it not prove itself through proper channel
instead of resorting to destructive means of strikes and making threat calls? Now
I’m pretty much sure how mislead are NERIST employees in the name of so called NEA.
I once again appeal to the authorities concerned to strict-
Yours,
H. Kato Shikhu, Nagaland
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All email and surface mails must be accompanied with contact numbers and full postal address. Do keep writing but please make sure that letters are short and to the point.
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