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AAPSU ‘s Core Committee on refugee
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has constituted a
4-
The core committee members will guide and advise AAPSU as and when required and will
also coordinate the proposed state-
RBI to issue banknotes with additional security features
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will be issuing Rs. 50, Rs. 500
and Rs. 1000 banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series -
Further, Rs. 5 coins to commemorate golden jubilee of 1965 Indo-
13th RGU Convocation
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: The 13th Convocation of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) will be held
in the last part of November this year (tentatively during November 23-
Itanagar Councillor kidnap suspect
New Delhi, Oct 6: A councillor from Itanagar Municipality Arunachal Pradesh is one
of the main suspects in abduction of an Assam-
The doctor has since returned home after 12 days but Police says that -
HC Puja vacation
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: The Itanagar Permanent Bench of the Gauhati High Court will remain closed from October 19 to November 3 on account of Puja vacation, including Durga Puja and Muharram.
The officers and staff of the Registry will attend the office as per roster arrangement during the vacation period except second and fourth Saturdays, Sundays and gazette holidays.
Limitation will not run during the vacation period, according to a HC notification.
APIC bid farewell to Thongchi
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: The Arunachal Pradesh Information Commission has bid farewell to Chief Information Commissioner, Y.D.Thongchi in a programme at the APIC office.
Speaking on the occasion, Y.D.Thongchi said that the objective of the State Information Commission is to ensure transparent working of other departments in the state. Commissioners, officers and officials of APIC were present during the programme.
Lawmakers incapable, says NCP
as it hails Speaker
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has said that “by tendering resignations from the Legislative Assembly Gabriel Denwang Wangsu and Wanglam Sawin have proved that they are incapable of holding the important responsibility of a lawmaker by succumbing to the pressure, undermining the interest of the common voters, who had voted them to power”.
State NCP president Gicho Kabak hailed the decision of the Legislative Assembly Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh to accept the resignations.
Kabak said that both the former legislators had miserably failed to live upto the people’s aspirations and have betrayed their trust and faith.
2nd Quarter DLVMC meeting held
DAPORIJO, Oct 6: The District Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee, Upper Subansiri held its second quarter meeting today at the Rijo Conference hall. Conducted by the DRDA Daporijo, the meeting was chaired by DC cum CEO, Komkar Dulom and attended by PD Sode Potom, PRI members, heads of departments, BDOs and DRDA officers and officials.
Performance reports for the year 2015-
Komkar Dulom reviewed the performance of the CD blocks and requested the poor performers to gear up their work as funds are released taking into account their performance. He called upon all to put in quality work so that better output could be achieved.
The PD, DRDA explained the aims and objectives of the meeting to all present and told the PRI members not to be disheartened and disinterested, but to keep up the tempo of the ongoing works as performance mattered.
DLVMC member Tapa Dadi spoke on the occasion and appreciated the quality of work and progress achieved by the PHED and power department in the district. He also advised all the contractors awarded with projects to complete them on time and not to engage in delaying tactics as it hampered the quality of work. He also urged the PRI members to actively engage in monitoring work as they too were the stakeholders and had a huge hand in ensuring the maintenance of quality work. DIPRO
Rabi vegetable trainings at Basar
BASAR, Oct 6: The progressive farmers and farm women from Gori-
The training was imparted to increase the productivity of vegetable in Basar area so that women farmers can earn extra income by selling the surplus vegetables in local markets.
New crops and new techniques of growing True Potato Seed (TPS), Spinach, Tomato,
Coriander, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Turnip, Chinese cabbage, Lai Patta, Radish, Pea,
Mustard, Broccoli, Knol-
Inaugurating the trainings, Dr. R. Bhagawati, Joint Director of ICAR-
Meet resolves for urbanization
of Balijan town
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: A resolution to propose the state government for urbanization of Balijan Township has been adopted in a public meeting held at the conference of hall of Balijan ADC today.
The meeting was chaired by ADC Balijan Chukhu Takar and attended by PRI leaders,
GBs, HGBs, intellectuals, senior citizens, govt employees and like-
The meeting unanimously supported the move for urbanization of Balijan town and resolved to put forward a proposal to the State Govt. for notification of the same.
ZPM Balijan Tana Puna Tara, who was also present in the meeting, assured his support in bringing in all proceedings and procedurals at Govt., level constantly, informed Balijan ADC in a release.
[T Wangchadong Memorial Football Tournament]
Lapnam FC complete semifinal lineup
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: Lapnam FC completed the semifinal line up at the first Thansen Wangchadong
Memorial Football Tournament after the team defeated Khonsa FC 3-
Tezo Aran, Thinwang Lowang and Rajesh Tana scored one goal each for the winning team. Winja Bangsia scored the consolation goal for Khonsa FC.
Khonsa Bazaar FC will play against Deomali FC in the first semifinal tomorrow at 12 pm and Lapnam FC will be up against Khunnu Youth FC in the second semifinal on October 8, informed the organizing committee.
DC for early settlement of all
major claimants’ issues
SEPPA, Oct 6: East Kameng Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kumar Singh asked the highway
construction companies and Land Revenue and Settlement Officer (LRSO) of the district
to solve all the major claimants’ issues of Pakke-
Singh said that the construction works of the Trans Arunachal Highway should be carried out smoothly in the working season setting a specific target. In case of any problems related to land compensations or other issues it should be directly brought to the notice of administration and police, he said.
The Deputy Commissioner was holding meeting with all the stakeholders of TAH, including representative of Sushee Infra Pvt. Ltd. and Vijay Nirman, administrative officers of line department, at his office chamber today.
He enquired about the plan of formation cutting of TAH in East Kameng and also set
a target of repair and maintenance of Seppa to Bana road by October 25. Singh also
assured to deploy police at specific stretches wherever low and order problem is
likely to arise. He asked the E&M engineers to procure 30 KR Transformer for Micro-
The road from Seppa to Sede would be completed along with drains and culverts within the next three months and Seppa to Bana and Sede to Rillo road would be taken up next year, said Sushee Infra Pvt Ltd. vice president Venkat Rao.
It was also decided in the meeting, among others, to start WT station at Bana, deploy police at Bana Bridge to prevent movement of heavy vehicles and to issue notification of Rotte Tara quarry and to maintain of tourist lodge at Bana. DIPRO
Field Day on Rice CAU-
PASIGHAT, Oct 6: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Siang, College of Horticulture and Forestry,
Central Agricultural University, Pasighat organised a field day on Paddy variety
CAU-
SMS Plant Protection of the KVK, Toge Riba gave first hands on demonstration for
calculation and comparison of rice varieties grown in the district. Amongst the comparison
of cultivated varieties, CAU-
The CAU-
The variety was introduced in Arunachal Pradesh by KVK East Siang in 2009 under the
On Farm Trial (OFT) programme for accessing the suitability of the variety in the
district. The variety gave yield at par with local variety Deku and also had better
taste preference. Encouraged with the results of OFT, the programme was extended
to different locations within the district and subsequently to Lower Dibang Valley
and Upper Siang. In 2014 the variety CAU-
Farmers trained on farm mechanization
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: In all 40 farmers took part in a day-
During the training, SMS, Soil & Water Conservation Engineering, spoke on the importance of farm mechanization in hilly regions through use of implements suitable for hilly regions, right from the seed bed preparation to harvesting and threshing of crops, using power point presentation. He explained that small holding farmers can opt for these low cost implements as they result in drudgery reduction, higher productivity, value addition and reduction in labour requirement in fields. He also explained about the feasibility of drip irrigation system in undulating terrain and sloppy lands, whose earlier results showed higher yields especially, in undulating topography with scarce water resources.
KVK Anjaw farm manager, Prasanta Mahanta was also spoke on the occasion.
Shaaksar Bharat Mission employees cry for regularization
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: Inordinate delay in releasing of honorarium and salary of contractual teachers is nothing new in Arunachal Pradesh. The latest to bear the brunt is Saakshar Bharat Mission employees, who are reportedly waiting for their honorarium since July 2015.
In a representation to Minister Education, a copy of which was made available to Secretary Education and Deputy Director School Education, the employees under the aegis of All Arunachal Pradesh Saakshar Bharat Mission Employee’s Association (AAPSBMEA) demanded for immediate regularization of SBM employees and enhancement of honorarium.
The association also sought for establishment of Adult Education Center (AEC) at 1653 gram panchayats and immediate supply of teaching learning materials including computer sets to all the district and block coordinators.
The Govt of India launched SBM in September 2009 with objective to impart functional
literacy to non-
GSU to press for introducing traditional dress in schools
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: The Galo Students’ Union (GSU) will press for introducing traditional dress for students at least once in a week in schools of West Siang, Ramle Bango and Upper Subansiri area. It was decided in a meeting of the union yesterday.
Besides, the meeting chalked out the union’s future plans and programmes for the welfare of the students. The union gave priority on development of school infrastructure, proper implementation of Right To Education Act in schools, finding out various problems faced by the students and schools and collection of information on various sanctioned developmental schemes and take up the issues with authorities concerned for early redressal.
The meeting further decided to start school visit programme in January next year.
Inspection reveals plight of schools
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: Dereliction of duty by teachers, poor and insufficient infrastructure, including desks and benches and lack of repair and maintenance are some common problems in the schools of Arunachal Pradesh. This is what the team of PRI leaders of Balijan and Balijan Circle Youth Association (BCYA) found during their unannounced visit to five schools of Balijan area on Monday.
The team, including Anchal Samity Chairperson of 5th Lower Balijan Teli Kai and BCYA president Kuru Joram visited Vivekananda Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Balijan, Govt. Higher Secondary School, Balijan, Govt. Primary School, Lower Tubung, Govt. Primary School Garung, and Govt. Primary School, Ghai.
At Govt. Higher Secondary School, Balijan, the team claimed to have found the old
girl hostel in a dilapidated condition without boundary wall/security fencing, water
supply facility and cook. The boarders prepare the meals themselves and collect water
from nearby ring-
It was informed to the visiting team by the hostel superintendent that some miscreants frequently sneak into the hostel without any permission.
While visiting Govt. Primary School, Garung, the team claimed to have found the school closed at 11 am. Neither teacher nor students were seen in and around the school at that time. The classroom doors were kept locked as if there was a holiday in the school, the team further claimed.
When enquired, the school management committee chairperson told the team that it was a routine affair of the school and the teachers.
“They hardly take classes for an hour and go before noon,” the SMC chairperson said.
At Govt. Primary School, Ghai, the team found not a single desk or bench inside the classrooms.
While taking serious note of the findings, the BCYA appealed to the education minister,
the local MLA, the DDSE and the ZPM of Lower Balijan to take necessary action against
those responsible for the betterment of the students. The association also demanded
for replacing the male superintendent of the GHSS, Balijan with a female teacher
and issue show cause notice to the Headmaster In-
‘No politics, just development issue’
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: The on-
“For years the people have been witnessing the bitter experiences of having to bear
the brunt of far-
Further, the dragging of name of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki in the issue or for that matter associating him to one Nabam Tulon is just irresponsible and a cheap attempt to draw undue mileage, Wangsu said.
No development issue be painted with political color anywhere in Arunachal Pradesh including in Kanubari, and anybody found doing so would be a risky preposition in the given circumstances, he added.
Impartial enquiry sought
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: The Arunachal Anti-
The Union has alleged favouritism over appointment of various candidates for the post of LDC, UDC, Draughtsman, PI and Forest Guard.
Fishing, hunting banned
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: In a meeting convened by the All Bassar Nallo Youth Association (ABYA) at Bassar Nallo Middle School which was attended by GBs, PRI members and general public, it was decided to ban hunting, fishing and selling of natural resources in the area. The members also informed that violators will also be imposed a fine of Rs. 25,000.
RD conducts MGNREGA convergence meeting
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: A meeting was held today in the conference hall of SIRD to converge MGNREGA with other line department's programme.
Explaining the objectives of the meeting, Director Rural Development, B. Basar highlighted that GoI MoRD implemented various CSS schemes like MGNREGA, IAY, NRLM, IWMP apart from programmes of some other line departments which implemented various CSS programme having essential labour component.
Basar informed that the outcomes of all these schemes implemented by the different departments were unable to reach the optimum target due to constraint of fund and manpower etc. To overcome the back drop, to achieve the target and to bridge the gap between another department and to create visible permanent and durable asset in the rural areas, a comprehensive convergence framework roadmap needs to be drawn in consultation with the line department.
Dy. Director SIRD Dr. Rakesh Srivastava explained in detail the concept of convergence. Representatives from other departments explained their views on the roadmap to make convergence to be possible.
GBs not getting honorarium
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: Informing that the GBs of Sagalee administrative circle have not received their honorarium since 2013, the Arunachal Pradesh Gaon Burah & Gaon Burish Welfare Association has in a representation to the state Chief Secretary today appealed to him to look into the issue.
The Association also questioned the new appointments, which it claimed were made during the last three years. How can the government appoint new GBs when it has not yet paid honorariums to already serving ones since the past 3 years, it questioned.
SHG members trained on book-
ROING, Oct 6: Members of eight Self Help Groups from Meka block attended a day-
Record maintenance being the most important component of SHG functioning, the participants
were imparting training on how to maintain records as per the format of NABARD, said
AMYAA secretary R K Paul Chawang. He further informed that qualifying of grading
is essential to availing bank-
He further informed the members about the available subsidized central government
schemes of NABARD for the financial year 2015-
ACS serves ultimatum to PWD minister
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: The Arunachal Anti-
In its ultimatum served to the PWD minister, while saying that the portion of the road is turning from bad to worse, the organisation threatened to launch democratic movement if the repair work doesn’t start within the stipulated time.
NBCC conference held
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: The 14th Mission Conference cum Mission 2015 of Nyishi Baptist Church Council was successfully held at Baptist Church Model village. Attending the programe, Parliamentary Secretary Urban Development Techi Kaso released the NBCC Mission 2015 Souvenir.
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Forced resignations of MLAs, murder
of democracy: PPA
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) while decrying the stage managed resignation of two Congress MLAs has termed it nothing less than murder of democracy and complete breach of the letter and spirit of Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly. The Party has demanded immediate intervention of the Governor of the State.
“The party appeals the Governor to see to it that the two Legislators who were made to resign under duress should be able to get back their constitutional rights so that the rest of the Legislators feel safe to take any democratic decisions that are best for the people of their constituencies” said PPA Secretary General Kaling Jerang.
Forced resignation has brought to the surface, the blatant abuse of the holy status of ‘neutrality’ which is expected from the Speaker as enshrined in the Indian Constitution, the party said.
The popularly elected legislators being subjected to such psychological and mental trauma amounts to criminalization of political system in the state, the party said while adding that entire episode has brought shame and dishonour to the people of the state.
While condemning the incident as an attack on the very spirit of true democracy, the party said that this ugly episode should be considered as a dark chapter in the political history of Arunachal.
It called on the people of the state to engage themselve to stop such practices instantly without letting it grow further.
Unless a prompt step is initiated to discourage such criminal moves in future, the episode could lead to constitutional breakdown in the state, the People’s Party of Arunachal said.
Four ministers set to lose jobs
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: Four dissident ministers in Chief Minister Nabam Tuki’s cabinet are reported to have lost their jobs, according to a source. The Chief Minister’s Office, however refused to give any names or confirm the report.
But a highly placed source said that names are being forwarded to Raj Bhavan recommending their dismissal from the council of ministers.
The four are reported to be current Agriculture Minister Chowna Mein, PRIs and Cooperative Minister Kumar Waii, Women and Child Development Minister, Wanglin Lowangdong and Civil Aviation Minister Thangham Wangham.
The Tuki government have been plagued by dissidence since April this year.
Two Congress MLAs Wanglam Sawin and Gabriel D Wangsu have already lost their Legislative Assembly membership after Speaker Nabam Rebia accepted their resignation.
Sawin and Wangsu, however, maintains that they were forced into it and have written to the Speaker for withdrawal of the resignation letters.
Minor raped, accused absconding
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: In a yet another dastardly act, a five-
The accused Logo Singhi, about 45+, reportedly picked up the girl while she was playing outside and took her to his room where he raped her. Victim and accused are neighbours.
As per the FIR which was lodged with Seppa police station on October 4 last, the minor victim was raped on October 2 as well by the accused.
The accused is a Field Assistant with Agriculture Department, Seppa. The case is registered with Seppa Police station under case no. 111/15 US 376 (2) (i)/354B/363 IPC read with 4/6 POCSO Act.
The medical test of the victim has been done which confirms that the child was sexually assaulted.
The accused is absconding.
“We have deputed our local source and covert action is being done. We will arrest the accused shortly,” the IO added.
Talking to The Arunachal Times, the father of the victim demanded immediate arrest of the accused.
“He should be punished and suspended from his service as well,” the angry father said.
of biodiversity in Siang region
[ Prafulla Kaman ]
PASIGHAT, Oct 6: Union Minister of State for Sports & Youth Affairs, Sarbananda Sonowal has urged the people of Pasighat to put in concerted efforts for protection of natural heritage and biodiversity of Siang region for future generations.
Addressing a public gathering at Siang Guest House here today, Sonowal stressed on conservation of the water resources of Siang River with the rich biodiversity of the region. He observed that the people of other states, who earlier had an aversion to arrive at Arunachal Pradesh and other hilly states, now have tendency to come to this region to enjoy the natural beauty.
Expressing hope that the century-
The Union Minister said the central government is giving special attention towards northeastern region and has taken up special efforts for economic development of the NE states. It has taken steps for promotion of art and culture, sports sectors besides physical and mental development of the growing youths.
He said that, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a dream to develop the NE region as an organic hub of the country.
Accordingly, the PM has instructed all Union Ministers to pay frequent visit to NE states and frame stronger policy for economic growth of the region. He has transformed the ‘Look East’ policy formulated by UPA government to ‘Act East’ policy in order to bring an economic revolution”, said Sonowal while adding that the people of the region should avail the golden opportunity.
Addressing the occasion, Pasighat East MLA, Kaling Moyong requested the Union Minister to take up development of sports sector in the state.
Nari-
Former Pasighat West MLA Tangor Tapak also spoke on the occasion and appealed the union minister for sanctioning a Youth Centre at Pasighat.
Among others, BJP state Vice President Kenyir Ringu, BJP East Siang district president Daniel Mibang and block level party activists attended the meeting.
Sushma briefs NE Guvs on projects
under Act East policy
New Delhi, Oct 6: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today briefed Governors
of North Eastern states about various cross-
The briefing, attended by Governors of Arunachal Pradesh -
"North East is a 'natural partner in India's Act East Policy' being our land bridge to ASEAN, and the Act East Policy is a means to strengthen the stability, economy and prospects of our North Eastern region," Swaraj said in her keynote address.
An MEA release said the briefing covered various cross-
"Issues of border trade and integrating the North East into regional production and
value chains were also discussed, as were steps towards enhancing capacity building
and facilitating greater cultural and people-
The briefing was undertaken as follow up to a specific recommendation emanating from the Conference of Governors chaired by the President Pranab Mukherjee in February. PTI
Developmental activities hit due to
Congress internal fight: BJP
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: The BJP in Arunachal Pradesh today alleged that developmental activities
in the state have come to a grinding halt due to the alleged "in-
"Development activities in the state have come to a grinding halt because of internal bickering in the Congress with the innocent people being the worst sufferers. It is a sheer betrayal of the mandate and faith reposed by the people on the government," BJP Arunachal Pradesh unit president Tai Tagak told reporters here.
"We have predicted earlier that because of holding elections prior to the due date last year, people will suffer a lot, which has been proved today," he said.
Responding to media queries on rumours that BJP was trying to de-
When asked whether the party would accept the Congress dissident members if fresh election is announced, he said "door is open for all." He, however, said that so far nobody had approached the party. PTI
Curtain Raiser to Sustainable Mountain Development Summit – IV, Itanagar
[ Nalong Mize ]
The Sustainable Mountain Development Summit – IV (SMDS) is all set to unfold in Itanagar
from 7-
Over the years, with each succeeding Sustainable Mountain Development Summit, the participation is increasing and slowly the SMDS has emerged has an important common forum in the Indian Himalayan Region for the mountain states. Along with the increased participation of the member states, participation of many national and international organisations and agencies working in the area of mountain development have also increased. Also support to SMDS from different state governments and central government agencies is increasing with successive Summit reflecting the importance the government is attaching to SMDS as forum for the mountain people.
In the SMDS-
In the three-
Participants in the presentations and panel discussions will include representatives from the Disaster Management Authorities of Himalayan States. This includes Y.W. Ringu, Director Disaster Management, Arunachal Pradesh and Dr. Piyoosh Rautela, Disaster Mitigation and Management Centre, Uttarakhand. Other participating organizations include SAARC, ICIMOD and IIT Roorkee.
The session on Mountain Agriculture will explore the following themes -
The Forest Session will explore the important issue of Community Forestry, specifically how common ground can be found among different regimes of rights and usage to be able to facilitate community involvement in forest management. Also a part of the session will be the exploration of how the policies and principles are to be developed to support forests administration in implementing the new models of sustainable forests management. Representatives from the agencies and organizations namely, WWF, ICIMOD, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Forest Corporation Uttarakhand, GB Pant and India Water Portalwill conduct panel discussions and presentations.
The Policymakers Dialogue will include discussions on the topics -
The Indian Himalayan Legislators Meet is scheduled to have discussion and presentations on the seminal issue of Global Climate Change and its impact on the Himalayan landscape. Presentations will be made by representatives from GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Indian Environment Law Office and Climate Action Network South Asia.
Along with the thematic deliberations and side events, there will be horticulture/agriculture
and bamboo exhibition to portray the bio-
The fourth Himalayan photography Exhibition cum competition has also been organised. More than 100 photographs will be on display.
The evening programme will showcase the young talents of Arunachal Pradesh besides showing many folk dance and music of the host States along with display of handicraft items for the delegates of the Summit, many of whom are coming to Arunachal Pradesh for the first time. (Mize is a Former Adviser, Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh, Organising Secretary, Sustainable Mountain Development Summit – IV, Itanagar & Secretary, Sustainable Development Forum Arunachal Pradesh)
Mission Indradanush-
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: A meeting of the West Siang District Task Force regarding launching
of Mission Indradanush-
While exhorting the medical department and key partners to launch the programme in an effective manner, Talom emphasized on team work at various levels. All administrative officers, PRIs and GBs in the district were also instructed to give all logistic support to implement the programme in letter and spirit.
DMO Marbom Basar disclosed that the programme is aimed at full immunization of left out and dropped out children in district.
DFWO, Dr. K Ori informed that though the programme has been going on for the last 30 years, only 65% of children could be immunized so far, which is below the target set by the GoI. He, however, added that efforts will be made to cover high risk and slum areas to contain vulnerability.
DPM Yomto Lollen also disclosed that all pregnant mothers will also be administered TT injections along with vaccination to the children. (DIPRO)
Yupia: The District Health Society conducted a daylong district level workshop on
Mission Indradhanush phase-
DMO cum vice chairman DHS Yupia, Dr. S. Ronya highlighted that the phase-
Dr. Tage Taka stressed for general awareness to the people in immunization and IEC/BC.
Earlier, Dr. J.Ado, DRCHO Yupia briefed the house about the poor immunization status of the district and the benefits of the Mission Indradhanush Programme as this is about augmentation of the routine immunization activity in the district.
Expressing optimism of improved immunization coverage after the launching of Mission Indradhanush in the district, Dr. Ado requested all the MOs to prepare perfect micro plan in their block/facility centre with a special target to cover the children of age group between 0 to 2 years under the programme. DIPRO
Week-
PASIGHAT, Oct 6: A week-
Speaking on the inaugural session, MLA Kaling Moyong emphasized on the need of such programmes taking into account the significance of technology and technological gadgets for the proper growth of the personality and the society as well. He urged the house to make full use of SPSS knowledge to get equipped with the new technologies.
JNC Principle Tayek Talom highlighted the significance of the programme that sharpen the research acumen and analytic poignancies of the faculties which ultimately add qualitative quotient to the individual and the institution.
Highlighting the issues, aims and objectives of the workshop, Pranab Jyoti Neog, President, Xavier Foundation, Guwahati, opined that the institutions of higher learning and the industries need to go hand in hand for the overall development of the society.
The first day of the programme witnessed two technical sessions wherein Dr. Amitava Sarkar, Director, IISWBM, Kolkata and former Vice Chancellor of West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata; Prof. G. C. Talukdar, former faculty from IIM Kolkata and ISI (Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata) and Bijit Debbarma, Director Academics, XIMIT, Guwahati were the resource persons.
JNC Vice Principle Dr S D Choudhury and other college faculties and faculties from Apex Professional University, Dying Ering College of Teacher Education, Siang Royal Academy and Doying Gumin College, Pasighat attended the programme.
86 youths to undergo training under
CM’s flagship prog
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: In all, 86 youths were selected to undergo skill development training in Integrated Course in Beauty & Hair Dressing at SBJ Centre for Excellence at Greater Noida under Chief Minister’s flagship programme on Skill Development and Employment Generation.
During a department of Skill Development and Employment Generation organized briefing–cum-
The selection of the trainees were done through recent district-
The SBJ Centre at Greater Noida, will impart 6 months training on both theory and practical including soft skill like spoken English, communication skill, internet browsing etc. At the end of the training the candidates will undergo an assessment to be conducted by an empanelled and professional organization. The trade certificate will be provided to successful candidate by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), New Delhi.
The cost of the training including travelling to and fro, training fees, boarding and lodging etc. are being borne by state government under Chief Minister’s flagship programme.
Shift jurisdiction and Sessions Court: USDBA
[ Karda Natam ]
DAPORIJO, Oct 6: The Upper Subansiri District Bar Association (USDBA) has called upon the Home Minister for establishment of District and Sessions Court at Daporijo and placing Upper Subansiri District under the Western Zone sessions Divisions under District and Sessions Court, Yupia.
In a memorandum, the District Bar Association stated that at present, the judicial
officer in the district is only vested with the jurisdiction and power of judicial
Magistrate First Class-
There are a total of 1163 pending cases. It is cumbersome for the general public as well as for the advocates of the Upper Subansiri district to travel to Basar. As such shifting of the Additional District and Sessions Court at Daporijo would be beneficial for the general public of the district and would ensure proper and speedy justice deliverance
Further, the memorandum stated that the Upper Subansiri was placed under the Eastern Sessions Divisions, Tezu vide notification issued by the govt. in 2012. Later the jurisdiction was placed under the Additional District Judge, Basar, however, it is still under the territorial jurisdiction of the Eastern Sessions Division, Tezu. As such for any offence related to prevention of Corruption Act and Narcotics and Psychotropic Act, the accused and witnesses have to travel to Tezu for justice, which is causing untold miseries to the poor people of Upper Subansiri District especially during the summer session when there is no proper road connectivity to Tezu. The placing of Upper Subansiri District under the Eastern Sessions Divisions is contrary to the need for speedy justice deliverance, it said while adding jurisdiction be shifted to Western Sessions Divisions at Yupia for ensuring speedy and effective justice delivery to the people of Upper Subansiri District.
Science & technology dept to get new life
ITANAGAR, Oct 6: Though the 21st century is considered the century of technology, the Science & Technology Department in Arunachal Pradesh is yet to make a major mark in the field.
But things may improve tangibly with the approval of a ‘sufficient budget’ for the sector during the recent state development council (SDC) meeting.
Chief Minister Nabam Tuki’s has ensured that the new technology does not get into
the way of indigenous knowledge – rather, it perfectly synergizes with the state’s
age-
As part of the vision, the SDC has approved a budget allocation of Rs 25 lakhs for the locals of Longding district, for developing the craft of pottery with the aid of technological intervention.
“The locals of Longding have been known long for indigenous pottery-
The GoAP has also earmarked Rs 50 lakhs for providing heating facilities through geothermal energy technology in the district hospital in Tawang.
“This new technology will give much respite to the patients in the district hospital as you know Tawang is one of the coldest places in the country,” the official added.
The SDC also approved Rs 30 lakhs ‘for study of biomass as fuel and power generation’
to the NERIST, and Rs 5 lakhs for supporting research and development projects by
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The big question is who is right ?
The high drama played out in full media glare over resignation of two Congress MLAs
has come as a big shock to the state. This is for the first time in the history of
Arunachal that such incident has ever been witnessed. Yesterday evening when media
houses of state received notification of assembly secretariat informing that two
MLAs Wanglam Sawin, MLA 55-
However, the whole equation changed when two MLAs sent email to all the local media informing that they were forced to resign and that they are withdrawing their resignation letter. The claim of two MLAs further deepened the mystery behind resignation drama. It is quite difficult to say who is right at this juncture? But this latest development does not augur well for the future of state. If the claim of two MLAs that they were forced to sign on resignation letter is true, then it is serious violation of fundamental right. No one has right to impose their decision on any Indian without consent of his/her will. On the other hand, if the claim of assembly secretariat that they resigned willingly is true, then it puts serious question mark over the credibility's of two MLAs. Are they naïve to take such decision without considering the future consequences? They should have pondered thousand times before putting pen on the resignation letter. The two MLAs were elected by the people of their respective constituencies to serve them and not to become puppet of any leader.
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CCTV and street lights
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteemed daily, I want to share that we need more street lights in every colony roads and the CCTV in capital complex to keep an eye on robberies and crimes.
It is good that government has arranged street lights in main places in the capital complexes but some small colonies have been left out.
Meanwhile, if our main markets or crowded roads have CCTV cameras like in metropolitan cities, it would be easier to contain crime.
Today the rich peoples install CCTV in their homes for the security purposes.
Crime rates are increasing naturally everywhere in the world according to the growth of populations but our duty is to stop it from increasing. It is sad to know that miscreants commit crimes taking advantage of the darkness and escape from the spot without punishments due to lack of street lights and CCTV.
Hence, the dark places are not safe during night hours. Perhaps, the same crimes may occur in future and the victims could be anyone.
In addition to this, sometimes victims of accidents are left to fend for themselves because those responsible flee from the spot because there are no street lights and CCTV. So it is essential that, in order to avoid such unwanted instances, there are adequate lighting system and as well as CCTVs.
Yours,
Obang Mize
MA, Mass-
Communication, RGU
Beware of Impostors
Dear Editor,
Through this esteemed daily, I wish to break out the message to the entire citizens of the state concerning the fake and deceptive calls in the name of Bank managers, SBI, who have reached our state to victimize the innocent people.
At 1700 hours on Sunday, I received a call from the No. +917250503496 who told me
that he is a Bank Manager, SBI, Mumbai, fake-
It was a well attempt for that sadist but I held him out. I heard many victims crying
over spilt milk after losing hard-
I request the Bank Authorities to spread the message throughout the state via newspaper,
awareness program in order to prevent further mischief. I believe this decoded message
being sent to the people of Arunachal via this daily would be taken whole-
Yours,
Bamang Taba
NIT, Yupia
Towards climate change mitigation and quality environment
Dear Editor,
Our neighboring country Bangladesh must be congratulated for being the proud recipient
of the prestigious 2015 Annual Champion of the Earth Award (Policy & Leadership Category)
for their exemplary work and a silent revolution achieved towards climate change
mitigation. Bangladesh has dedicated around 7% of her annual budget towards several
mitigation steps in dealing with the challenges of climate change impacting the highly
populous nation (~160 million approx); while many major economic powers of Asia,
Europe and the Americas have failed to do so. Bangladesh is the first nation from
the subcontinent that has set the standard of environmental conservation and protection
at an appreciably high level. The rich biodiversity of the nation together with her
unique ecosystems will continue to provide inspirations for the adjoining nations
of the subcontinent including India to work sincerely towards protecting their local
ecosystems and improving the quality of the environment; and take appropriate steps
in dealing with the challenges of climate change and global warming. Similarly, a
dedicated South African anti-
India being a mega biodiversity country is still walking miles behind such illustrious examples. The current forest cover of the nation has been estimated to be around 21% and is struggling to reach the 25% target forest cover for the nation. Recently Nagaland has been identified as one of the 25 most biodiverse region of the world. However, India’s effort towards conservation and protection of biodiversity and wildlife has not been improving significantly compared to several SAARC neighbors as well as biodiverse countries from other continents. Challenges of infringement with forested areas, expansion of farm lands and tea plantations into forest belts, poaching and illegal trade on wildlife, wildlife body parts as well as several major and minor forest products are damaging the species richness of the nation. Above all the lack of education and awareness throughout the nation compounded with exponential human population and poverty has been pushing humans towards forests for sustenance and deteriorating local ecosystems and environments. Conservation of global wildlife needs our active support in terms of positive action, awareness and consciousness to protect all forms of life on earth with empathy and active enthusiasm. It is also important to integrate human development along with wildlife conservation to make the approach sustainable and inclusive of the economically backward rural and tribal communities that live in close association with the forests.
Unless a nationwide comprehensive plan is established, we have little opportunity to occupy the central podium of the UN environmental awards in the future like Bangladesh or South Africa.
Yours,
Saikat Kumar Basu
Lethbridge, Canada
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