October 16
News Impact
2 arrested in Ziro murder and rape case
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: The Ziro police have arrested the alleged miscreants responsible for death of a student Hage Hassang at Ziro recently, police sources informed. The school boy had succumbed to his injuries after an attack by miscreants at Govt. H. S. School’s campus on Oct 5 last. Hassang’s friend was allegedly sexually assaulted at around the same time of the attack.
The miscreants identified as Tasso Taruk and Lamra Tater, both 19 years of age, of Radum village under Raga police station have been arrested yesterday night, informed Lower Subansiri SP today.
The SP further informed that both the arrested persons have confessed to their crimes. They have been produced before the court after undergoing medical examination and later remanded to police custody for further interrogation.
The murder of a student and sexual assault of a girl had rocked Ziro valley.
Meanwhile, Apatani Students’ Union (ASU) has appreciated Officer In-
ASU sought stringent punishment for those involved and said that there are no place for unlawful activities in a civilized society.
Union further sought the cancellation of transfer order of present Deputy Commissioner, Lower Subansiri District.
Apatani Youth Association has also appreciated Ziro police for cracking the case and demanded exemplary punishment to the accused terming the incident as rarest of the rare case. Further AYA sought support from public and sector committee of Hapoli town and adjoining area in their move to carry out tenant verification. “Everyone should support tenant verification report within 30th October as it will help to control crime in the valley,” AYA stated.
Meanwhile, expressing concern over criminal activities including murder and rape in Ziro valley, All Ziro Hapoli Youth Association (AZHYA) in a memorandum to chief minister demanded erection of police beat posts, installation of CCTV cameras and proper maintenance of street lights at all sensitive locations in the townships besides 24 hours police patrolling.
It further sought provision of college bus from Ziro to Yachuli for the students of Yachuli college.
1st Arunachal People’s Choice Award
Tongam Rina honoured for courageous journalism, Taba Ajum popular journalist
By Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: The Arunachal People’s Choice Award-
About seven lakh people from all over the state voted online to choose the awardees:
Chopa Cheda-
After giving away the awards as chief guest to the thunderous applause of the gathering including IPR secretary Dani Salu, the media fraternity, faculty members from Rajiv Gandhi University, IPR & Culture Parliamentary Secretary Bamang Felix congratulated the winners and nominees, saying nomination itself is a recognition.
This would go a long way in promoting the sense of competition and help develop excellence in various fields to face the competitive world, he said.
“This is a recognition of all unsung heroes of the state through people’s analysis. Let this be an annual event to showcase role models for the society,” he advocated and announced to be part of this great award next year.
Referring to the selfless work of media persons, he assured all out support to them.
APIDFC MD Tony Koyu and CE (Hydropower) Pura Tupe, Capital DC Mige Kamki and tax & excise joint commissioner Tani Jongkey also gave away some of the awards.
Earlier, PR NE CEO Dakter Esse read out the message of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki,
also chief patron of the event, who appreciating the organisers said that “I have
always nurtured a deep respect for media professionals as their contributions– indirectly
– in delivering a transparent and people-
Tuki said that he has been promoting and propagating other fields chosen for the award as future source of employment when the government jobs are saturated in near future. He appealed to the people for wholehearted participation in the selection process for success of the venture.
“This is the least we can do to show them our appreciation and tell them that we are behind you. Together we can do it,” the CM added.
However, Esse said that the innovative endeavour intended to salute state’s silent heroes, develop the spirit of competition and promote Arunachal globally.
The trendsetting event was punctuated by scintillating items showcasing the rich cultural heritage.
Around 90% voters’ turnout recorded in Kanubari by-
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: High turnout of voters was reported from Kanubari assembly constituency
in Longding district which went for by-
"Approximately 90 percent poling has been reported in the Kanubari by-
'The voters' participation in all 28 polling stations of the constituency was very high,' he informed.
He said an adequate security arrangement was made for today's polling with the district authorities deploying police and central paramilitary forces in all polling stations for a free and fair election.
Counting of votes will be taken up from 0800 hrs on October 19 next. Kanubari is witnessing a straight fight between BJP nominee Rongnai Maham and Congress's Gabriel Denwang Wangsu, a former journalist.
The by-
Education panacea to all ills: Taloh
ROING, Oct 15: Education is panacea to all ills confronting the present society, said Education Minister Tapang Taloh after laying the foundation stone of a model college amidst chanting of hymns at Jemi Notko in Jia village, 8 km from here today.
As a river flows through a suitable course, development flourishes in conducive atmosphere,
Taloh said, and called upon the people of L/Dibang and Dibang Valley districts to
facilitate rapid growth of education, the pillar for all-
The college is spread in 39.2 acre area for which an amount of Rs 2 crore was sanctioned
in 2013-
However, step has been taken for re-
“Arunachal is one and through this college should shoulder the responsibilities to unite and create the conducive atmosphere for the wellbeing of both the communities living in the district,” said local MLA & Horticulture Parliamentary Secretary Muchu Mithi, while Industries Parliamentary Secretary Tatung Jamoh exhorted the students to rise above all differences and devote their time in studies.
Earlier, WRD Parliamentary Secretary Gum Tayeng termed the occasion historic after former MLA Basu Perme spoke at length about the evolution of the district and its educational scenario.
The town wore a deserted look because of the 48-
Taloh assures AIMSU of acceptable solution
Earlier, an AIMSU delegation called on the minister at the guest house here and in a memorandum demanded a similar college for Dibang Valley district sanctioned by the GoI.
AIMSU president Lokha Elapra said that they were neither opposed to the new college nor giving the issue a communal college but were fighting as education was their right. “We will continue to fight till our right is fulfilled,” he said.
Enjalu Munda Women Empowerment Forum chairman Dr Manaya Mena resented against what she accused manipulative move of the GoAP in depriving the D/Valley district though it was qualified as an educationally backward district (EBD) and pleaded for such a college in the interest of education, particularly women.
Appreciating the students’ sentiment, Taloh said that he was totally in dark on the issue. However, he informed that the GoI had identified 374 EBDs in the country in 2001 with less than 12.4% gross enrolment ratio to set up UGC model colleges. In all 11 of the 13 districts of Arunachal Pradesh including the undivided Dibang Valley district had qualified and process has begun to set up nine model colleges.
Disclosing that he had discussed the issue along with Mithi and Jamoh with the CM last night, Taloh said that the CM has a very sympathetic attitude for D/Valley district.
“A considerate view would be taken to find an acceptable solution but the union should welcome the new college in greater interest of the state. Your district MLA should give right feedback to the GoAP,” he suggested.
Supporting the AIMSU stand, Mithi advocated holding further discussions and moving the GoAP as their representative for a mutually agreeable outcome without allowing the issue to snowball which the delegates consented. Dr Padu was also present on the occasion.
Tax and Excise dept contributes Rs 400 Cr.
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: The Tax and Excise department has generated around Rs 400 crores in the last financial year. This was informed by Tapas Dutta, Assistant Commissioner (Tax & Excise) during a high level day long interactive review meeting of the department which was organized in the Conference Hall of Udyog Sadan, Itanagar today.
It was also highlighted that if Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) is monitored properly and the excise duty and excise license fees are increased then revenue generation can be boosted further in the years to come.
The meeting also ascertained the functioning of the department as well as the revenue collection in the current financial year.
Parliamentary Secretary (Tax & Excise) T.Taku, lauded the department to be the highest revenue earner of the State but, also stressed that more efforts to be put in to plug the revenue leakages to generate more revenue for the State exchequer.
Taku gave a patient hearing and assured to look into the genuine problems faced by
the department. Marnya Ete, Secretary-
T.Jongkey, Joint Commissioner (Tax & Excise) appreciated the Parliamentary Secretary for taking such initiative for the development of the department.
Kingman Komut, Superintendent (Tax & Excise) and State Project Co-
Arunachal activists protest stapled visa issue
New Delhi, Oct 15: A group of people from Arunachal Pradesh today staged demonstration at Jantar Mantar here against the issue of stapled visa by China for citizens from the state. Protesters under the banner of Arunachal Civil Society (ACS) raised slogans and displayed placards against China for issuing stapled visa to people of Arunachal Pradesh.
Students from Delhi University and other universities also participated in the protest.
The demonstration started around 11 am, with the protesters holding placards saying "Regular visa is our right", "Resolve the issue of stapled visa", "Who am I, Indian or Chinese", "No Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai" and "Stop Chinese movement in Arunachal Pradesh". "Why does China continue to issue stapled visas to people of Arunachal Pradesh when it is an accepted fact that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India?" Patey Tayum, chairman of ACS, asked.
"In October 1981, China refused to give visa to member of Indian Parliamentary Delegation T L Rajkumar, speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Assembly to an Asian conference of parliamentarians on population and development. In October last year as well, two archers from the state were issued stapled visa," he said
Stating that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India, he asked why our government was not serious to resolve this issue.
"We want Central government to immediately instigate mechanism to resolve the stapled visa with the China before December 31. If government fails to resolve it within this deadline, we will start staging an indefinite protest from the Republic Day at Jantar Mantar," Tayum said.
After the protest, a delegation of ACS gave memorandums to PMO and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj with regard to their demand. PTI
Tuki assures fund for renovation of hospital, construction of teachers quarters
ZIRO, Oct 15: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, who was on a day long tour to the picturesque valley of Ziro, visited the Government Higher Secondary School and the District hospital which has recently been upgraded to General Hospital.
Tuki made extensive inspection of the dilapidated conditions of the infrastructure of the two most important social sectors in the state’s one of the oldest district headquarters. Concerned over the conditions of the infrastructure and shortage of manpower at the government school, Chief Minister assured to post sufficient subject teachers besides construction of teachers quarters, approach road and boundary wall for the school.
While highly condemning the recent incident of rape and murder in the school campus, Tuki directed the police to conduct regular patrolling in the vicinity and assured for immediate installation of High Mast lights for ensuring a sense of security amongst the students. While reiterating his stand towards criminal, Tuki said that criminals belong to no religion, caste, tribe or colour. They must be awarded exemplary punishment for the heinous crime, he emphatically said.
He further directed the DC to provide 24x7 ambulance services for the needy denizens and asked him to direct the medical officers to conduct medical examinations of the students on regular intervals.
After inspection of the four decade old general hospital building, Tuki on responding to the memorandum submitted by the district medical officer, assured to provide funds for renovation of the hospital building apart from agreeing for solar power project to back up the power need for the operation theatre and blood banks.
While interacting with the doctors and medical staff, chief minister advised them to conduct frequent health camps in interior villages. He further urged to implement the Chief Minister’s Universal Health Insurance Scheme in letter and spirit so that maximum of the populace is benefitted from the landmark scheme. On shortage of doctors, Tuki revealed that the government is soon conducting recruitment of doctors through the APCCSE.
CM reviews on-
Chief Minister along with his entourage later conducted a review meeting of all ongoing projects in the district at the DC’s conference hall. Quite satisfied by the progress of the projects, Tuki pitched for timely execution of the programmes without compromising with the quality. He also directed the district heads to submit utilization certificate on time for smooth flow of funds from the centre.
He minutely noted the problems faced by the executing agencies and assured to address them. Calling for working as a team, chief minister requested the district officers to check leakages of government revenue. While referring to excessive claim of land compensation by the people, Tuki said that the state had never witnessed such problems earlier.
“Our people used to readily donate their lands for development in the past. But now, for every kind of development activity, the compensation matter crops up” Tuki said. He appealed the general masses to be reasonable in claiming the land compensation so that the desired developmental works does not hamper.
Chief Minister, later in the afternoon, attended the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Padi Laliang Memorial School at Hapoli. Encouraging the students and the teachers, the Chief Minister advised to take education as a religion. He emphasized on instilling positive attitude and discipline in the schools.
“You are our future generation and we have lots of expectation from you” the Chief Minister said and enthused hope that with the good performance of the school, the students would come up with flying colours in their result as well as in their lives.
Among others, Bamang Felix and DC Ziro also spoke on the occasion. Earlier, Padi Richo, chairman of the school gave an overview of the establishment of the school. A souvenir titled the Pioneer was released on the occasion.
Keen contest in 58-
Denhang Bosai, DIPRO, Tirap
A keen contest is expected in the 58 Kanubari Assembly by-
All the Congress ministers and MLAs including the Chief Minister Nabam Tuki campaigned
hard for the Congress candidate Wangsu. Longding MLA Thangwang Wangham played a stellar
role during the hectic campaigning as some of the villages are contagious to his
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Sustainable Livelyhood through Livestock Rearing
Loveleena Tayeng
Our state is predominantly a rural based state where most of the people live in villages. Since time immemorial domestication of animals were practiced and still people rear livestock for festivals, rituals and to satisfy meat requirement.
Now a day people migrate to town and cities in search of govt. job, better education
facilities, even some people for easy earning and powerful people get jobs. Unemployed
youth those who cannot afford govt. job can take up self employment activities like
horticulture, agriculture and animal husbandry. Animal Husbandry is one of the fields
for self employment. It is learnt that Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Dairy Development
Department is implementing subsidy schemes like goat rearing, pig rearing dairy
farming, poultry farming, etc. under State Plan, Rastriya Krishi Vikash Yojna(RKVY)
and recently State Livestock Mission and Mithun and Yak Mission especially for un-
Pig rearing is one of the profitable schemes for subsidiary income generation due
to traditional dependence on pigs for meat, earning income, festivals, marriage ceremony
and can improve the socio-
In 11th Five Year Plan Advisory Committee on Animal Husbandry & Dairying also recommended high priority on piggery development in Arunachal Pradesh for reducing the dependency on import of pigs and pig products from outside the region. This will also reduce the occurrence of different types of livestock disease in the state apart from preventing the drainage of revenue to outside of the state. This will also help the local people who are selling meat and meat products in the market. (The contributor is a 3rd Year B.V.Sc at College of Vety. Science, Assam Agriculture University Guwahati)
AGSU opposes mass transfer of teachers
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: All Galo Students Union (AGSU) in its meeting held yesterday condemned
the state government’s decision to transfer as many as 40 teachers in the mid-
West Siang district is already facing acute shortage of teachers; the Union said and urged the state Govt to revoke the decision in greater interest of the students.
In another decision taken unanimously, the AGSU resolved to conduct a protest rally
soon against non-
The demands of the union include establishment of technical college at West Siang
district, revamping of Nigmoi fruit processing centre, infrastructural development
of Donyi Polo Government College Kamki, early creation of Lower Siang District, review
of all MoUs & MoAs signed for hydro power projects in West Siang, creation of additional
police check gate at Likabali, establishment of fire service station at all ADC headquarters
of Galo dominated areas, up-
Meanwhile, AGSU appealed state government for review the decision for creation of Middle Siang district by carving out Kaying & Rumgong circles from present West Siang district. “We are not against the creation of any district but we are concern about the denizens of that region whose social and emotional fabric will be shifted to other district, in case of carving out of two circles from the district,” the Union said.
Self-
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: The Rajiv Gandhi University, Doimukh decided to implement the provisions
for self-
8 houses gutted in Moktowa village
KHONSA, Oct 15: In a devastating fire accident on October 14 last, 8 dwelling houses were completely gutted and 5 houses partially destroyed at Thinchha colony, Motowa village of Dadam administrative circle.
The exact cause of the fire accident is yet to be ascertained.
On hearing about the unfortunate fire mishap, Tirap district Deputy Commissioner deputed CO, Dadam Asen Kri, DDMO P. Duggong and OC, PS, Khonsa to inspect and assess the extent of loss caused by the accident.
The district administration gave Rs 5,000 each to the victims of the fire mishap whose houses were completely gutted. The additional amount would be paid to the victims after the report of assessment. The district administration will also pay some compensation to the victims whose houses had been partially destroyed. In the meantime, the local MLA Tirong Aboh has expressed his deep sympathy for the unfortunate fire accident and assured all possible help and assistance from his end. Aboh has announced to distribute 50 pieces of CGI sheets to each family whose houses had been completely gutted. DIPRO
Nyirmen festival celebrated with traditional fanfare
AALO, Oct 15: The Nyirmen Festival of the Galo community organised by Donyi Polo Trust Committee (DPDTC) was celebrated at Aalo today.
Briefing the significance of the day, DPDTC President Pakjum Ete disclosed that Galo community maintains a lunar calendar which starts from Lubo Polo, the month of October, when people are in relaxed mood after going through a cycle of village routine life like drudgery of harvest and completion of bamboo shoot preparation. When the air is scented by the flowers and migratory birds start to dance in the horizon, it marks the advent of Galo New Year, to celebrate Nyirmen.
Women in ancient time initiated merry makings dressed up like men. Banggi, a sorry caricature of Abotani was the source of fun and frolic.
Chairing the function, Rayom Jini too shared his nostalgic moments of celebrating the joyous occasion which forms part of our cultural life in olden days and exhorted the present generation to observe it annually with usual pomp and show. The noted priest and orator on Galo culture Mogi Ori spoke in detail on the mythological aspects and significance of the day.
Galo, Adi women folks and the Assamese team presented variety of traditional dances on the occasion. Earlier, a procession was also carried out at Aalo township to mark the occasion. DIPRO
Resonance-
Ziro, Oct 15: The Annual College Week ‘Resonance-
Sanitation campaign launched
HAWAI, Oct 15: Anjaw Zilla Parishad chairperson Heyomai Towashik and Deputy Commissioner
Duli Kamduk have flagged off the 'Swachch Bharat Abhiyan (National Sanitation campaign)
here today. The campaign is being launched by the public health engineering and water
supply division, Hawai as part of the nation-
J T Badal, Executive Engineer cum member secretary DWSC highlighted the various aspects of sanitation that need to be taken care of by PRI/VWSC (Village Water and Sanitation Committee).
Co-
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: District level co-
Dr. Boni Tuluk DSO-
Dr. Higio Tama DMO-
Chello Tagor ZPM assured all possible co-
District level coordination meeting of education officers held
PASIGHAT, Oct 15: District level coordination meeting of education officers was held at Pasighat on October 13 last.
Chairing the meeting, East Siang Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Srivastava said that the present education has posed greater challenges at the school levels which need to come up with strategies that would ensure better student enrolments and also suitable environment in meeting the target of quality education.
She advocated for proper monitoring and implementation of all centrall schemes.
She further said that Principals and Head Masters being the highest-
DDSE Tani Talom while seeking cooperation from all quarters, advised the concerned officers to implement all National Flagship Programs/schemes in toto in schools and submit right reports/data/information so that those could be forwarded to the government timely. DIPRO
Union press for facilities in border schools, supports Taloh
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: All Arunachal Pradesh Border Students’ Union (AAPBSU) drew the attention of Education minister regarding the condition of schools of border areas of the state, which they say are in pathetic condition. They demanded the Education minister to transfer sufficient numbers of teaching staffs at various schools of border areas. They further said that there should be adequate fund for development the border school infrastructures. For this, they appealed the Education Minister to constitute a committee to study problems of border areas schools.
It has extended unconditional support to Education Minister Tapang Taloh for initiating mass transfer and posting of teachers. The union termed it as bold and appropriate decision that has happened for the first time in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Union appealed to political parties, NGOs, students’ union of state, teachers associations and general public to support the education minister’s decision for the greater interest of students’ community state instead of politicising it.
Union further demanded that state government take appropriate action against those teachers who are opposing transfer and posting policy of government because employees has to follow the order of government.
Organization demands checking of illegal shops
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: Capital Youth Organization in a letter to Capital Complex Deputy Commissioner said that some shops are selling IMFL without valid license and there are also numbers of shops running in the state capital particularly in colonies and sectors without valid documents.
The organization also alleged that these shops are selling commodities much higher than MRP in the name of transportation and freezing charges.
The organization appealed to the Deputy Commissioner to initiate necessary steps to stop such illegal practices in and around capital complex.
Society condemns attack
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: Biri Welfare Society has condemned the attack on Niti Biri and his wife in their resident at Chandranagar, Itanagar on October 9 last.
Meanwhile, an FIR has been lodged against several people at Itanagar police station for severely injuring the Niti Biri and his wife.
The Society appealed to the district administration to arrest the alleged culprit(s) and demanded that exemplary punishment.
APPRCEA writes to PR director
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: Arunachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Contractual Employees Association (APPRCEA) in a letter to Panchayat Raj director urged him to ensure that no employee be terminated in violation of established procedure.
In its memorandum to the PR director, the Association further said that considering their posting places, the honorarium for the employees should be paid monthly basis, instead of its annual disbursement.
Employees who have been working at the office of member secretary and Anchal Samiti chairperson as computer assistants should be assigned particular official works, the memorandum added.
Allow local firms in tender process: AACWA
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: All Arunachal Contractors’ Welfare Association (AACWA) in a letter to women and child development minister opposed direct participation of company/manufacturers in the ensuing tender process for supply and procurements of Ready to Eat (RTE) food items under Woman and Child Development department.
Till date, it was not mandatory for manufacturers to participate in the tendering process for procurement under Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) in the department, Association said adding that the local firms having required dealership / distributorship or food license have participated and successfully supplied the items for last many years.
The Association requested the minister to issue necessary direction to W&CD commissioner to circulate new policy abolishing participation of manufacturer in interest of local firms/ contractors.
Farmers meet at CAU
ITANAGAR, Oct 15: Krishi Vigyan Kendra East Siang, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University Pasighat, and Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) East Siang organised one day “Krishi Sammelan Rabi 2014” at College Campus.
Dr. A.K.Pandey Dean College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat briefed the farmers about ongoing activities of the College and programmes specifically designed for Self Help Group (SHGs) and Farmers Club.
Toge Riba, briefed the farmers about the forth coming “North East Agri Fair & National
Seminar 2014 which is going to be held from 13-
Pumpto Parme, Progressive Farmer and President Farmers Association East Siang, Pasighat in his address to the SHGs and Farmers Club members briefed about the prospects and problems of farming community of East Siang. He also urged the members to give wide publicity of forthcoming NE Agri Fair 2014.
In all 56 Progressive Farmers from all six blocks of the district participated in the programme.
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Work more, talk less
Government of India is planning to construct a road along the international boundary
from Mago-
As expected China today expressed concern over India's plans to build road along the border and asked New Delhi not to complicate the situation further. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman asked India not to take any action that may further complicate the situation before final settlement is reached. Government of India should concentrate in carrying out the developmental work and stop going to press with every development plan. China never carried out publicity stunt before starting massive infrastructure upgradation of Tibetan autonomous region. India should learn a lesson from China in this regard.
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Clarification
Dear Editor,
This is in response to the news items that appeared in your daily under the caption “APCRCC condemn Prayer Centre attack case” on 14/10/14 issue.
It is to clarify that APCRCC has not condemned the attack on the 2nd Coming Prayer
Centre since the centre is located at Sekar Dokap, under Upper Jullang -
This Prayer Centre is purely run by a private individual. APCRCC has no role or part in this private run Prayer Centre.
Also, APCRCC does not allow establishment of private or individual Prayer Centre by any person or group since APCRCC is a council of Churches of Arunachal Pradesh.
Yours,
Tarh Kama,
President, APCRCC
Alo Nibia, V
ice President, APCRCC
Evan. Tai Ete,
General Secretary, APCRCC
Improve banking services
Dear Editor
Through your esteemed daily I would like to highlight the grievances faced by the people of Pasighat. The century old town is moving ahead on the road of development.
But the ATM’s of SBI Pasighat is still a concern for us. The ATM’s remain mostly closed which creates a big problem for the local peoples. Out of the 3 SBI ATM’s in Pasighat, hardly any remains open.
We have to withdraw our money from private bank ATM’s standing for hours. And moreover some of the employees of SBI Pasighat lag behind in maintaining their duties. Usually they turn up late for work and the bank remains mostly crowded and the customers have to keep waiting for them.
It would be much better if SBI opens 2 branches in our district keeping in view the increasing customers.
So I would like to request the concerned authorities to think about the points I highlighted very seriously for the better banking facilities in the district.
Yours,
Katem Taloh
JNC
Pasighat
Train service to Arunachal
Dear Editor,
I would like to ask a question through your esteemed daily to the state govt in particular and people of Arunachal in general that what kind of development or benefit people would get if Itanagar is linked through train services.
It is true that without knowing its consequences our people/govt sent proposal for train services to state capital many years back.
Few people have received their land compensation, which is not even 1% of the value of the land as the land would remain forever. Few people might have got IVth grade jobs in railway department. There is no large benefit or development, rather people have lost big portion of suitable Agri/Horti land.
All we could have asked was modernisation of nearest railway station located at Harmuty for transportation of goods. The expenditure whatsoever that has been incurred for construction of the railway line to Doimukh could have been used in those parts where there is no road/rail communication. Money spent for railways line to Capital looks like sheer waste .
Large number of refugees, unwanted people including terrorist will be landing if there is daily train into Arunachal. We cannot rule out serious law and order problems which would be uncontrollable.
Hence, introduction of train service into our state capital is not real development rather it is a destruction of peace, social harmony and unity. Now, the state Govt should have clear cut policy on 1LP.
Otherwise, we are inviting problems for ourselves and if we are careless this time, the indigenous people of Arunachal will have to face adverse impact in future.
Yours,
Nabam Khoda
Nirjuli
The real heroes
Dear Editor,
Not the cricketing “Gods” who play for sheer money and give precedence to personal records over the interest of the team and the nation; but these Kailash Satyarthis are the real Ratnas of Bharat for their supreme sacrifice and selfless service for the cause of the real nation i.e the innocent vulnerable kids whose immense potential get ruthlessly nipped in the bud thanks to acute poverty, scandalous callousness of the concerned authorities and the heartlessness of the society absolutely immersed in philistine consumerism.
Thanks to the Nobel peace prize committee of far distant Norway, we Indians have
got enlightened about such a God within our midst who is rendering yeoman’s service
towards mankind and humanity right in our very own backyard! However our ignorance
on Satyarthi is hardly surprising because our media prefers to devote all its time,
energy, money, bytes and valuable newsprint on the selfish money-
By playing the role of the conscience of the nation through his divine selfless work, Satyarthi has imparted a stern message to us ie the victims of constant marketing and narrow brainwashing programme of “Eat, Drink and Be Merry” about the real essence of humanity and true purpose of life.
Yours
Kajal Chatterjee
Kolkata
For a better tomorrow
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily, I would like to draw kind attention of Adi Bane kebang Women Wing Executive members .
There are number of wine shops, beer bars located within five hundred metres of educational
institutes and govt hospitals. Alcohol is being sold to adolescents and all these
are due to loopholes in law and order. During the last conference at Jia village,
the Adi community had taken a decision to stop use of non-
We believe that A.B.K Women Wing would continue to work for the welfare of the society . Today’s tireless work would ensure glorious tomorrow.
Yours,
Oyar Tatin
Rajiv Gandhi University
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