October 30
Arunachal bows out of team events
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: Arunachal Pradesh Junior Team suffered a heartbreaking 2-
The defeat against the host saw Arunachal lose the match after having a two-
Laa Talar gave Arunachal 1-
Talar pairing with Jokom Ribya lost 16-
Arunachal' Akshay Raito and Yania lost the deciding fifth match against the pair
of Unil Kumar and Somibala in three sets (21-
State's senior team made an early exit yesterday losing 1-
JACAP pleads governor to withhold HTS bill
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: Joint Action Committee of Arunachal Pradesh (JACAP), headed by
former MLA Lokam Tassar sought Governor's intervention to withhold payment of HTS
bills under PDS. The JACAP in a representation to the Governor claimed that the state
government is processing fund of Rs 200 crore diverting plan head to non-
The representation further claimed that after a prolonged correspondences and meetings between the state government and FCI, it was resolved to make payment of the bills in quarterly by the state government which would be reimbursed by FCI.
Accordingly, JACAP said, "state Govt created a revolving fund diverting plan fund
to non-
SAI STC Extension Centre at IGJHSS Pasighat
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: The Independent Golden Jubilee Higher Secondary School (IGJHSS), Pasighat has been selected as the most suitable school in Pasighat to set up Sports Authority of India STC Extension Centre.
The school was selected after going through various aspects involved in sports promotion
by a team consisting of Pasighat East MLA Kaling Moyong, Nari-
It was informed that Archery, Athletic and Taekwondo will be taken up initially as this region is predominantly tribal region having excellent talent in these disciplines. Sri Sri Vidya Mandir will provide Yoga and Meditation training to the athletes.
The proposal for SAI STC Extension Centre at Pasighat was made on October 6 at DC's Conference Hall, Pasighat by MLA Kaling Moyong and DSO Nada Apa. This was followed by a feasibility report on Extension Centre submitted to Sports Authority of India. DIPRO
UOAP demands resignation of CM
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: Condemning the dropping of four ministers from their posts and resignation of two MLAs, the United Organization of Arunachal Pradesh (UOAP) has demanded that Chief Minister Nabam Tuki should resign on moral ground.
It is a complete sign of dictatorship and disrespecting the constitutional laws by organizing a tragic dinner party of the legislators, it said in a release.
Book Fair to mark birth
anniversary of Sardar Patel
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: Following the directives from the Union HRD ministry to host events on days of national importance, the Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) is organizing a three days book fair from Oct 29 to 31 at university premises to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Iron man of India, veteran statesman and former Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.
In his inaugural address, Vice Chancellor, Prof Tamo Mibang spoke at length on the contextual and historical significance of the Book Fair.
The chairman, Library Advisory Committee Prof N C Roy highlighted the contribution of Patel towards unity and integrity of the country.
Among others Prof. M Hussain, Visiting Professor, Dr. David Pertin, RGU Dy. Registrar,
Registrar Prof. Rachob Taba, Dr. D K Pandey, the Librarian in-
Various publishers such as DVS Publishing House from Guwahati and New Pothighar, Naharlagun are participating the Book Fair.
9th ASVS state level inter school sports meet starts
[ Karda Natam ]
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: The 9th state level Inter-
Inaugurating the sports meet, former Lok Sabha MP, Tapir Gao called upon the students to take part in the competitions with true sportsman spirit and discipline. Emphasizing on discipline, he said that education is incomplete without sports and sports is meaningless without discipline.
ASVS president Tadar Kama spoke about instilling a sense of patriotism along with sportsman spirit in students to make them worthy future citizen of the country.
A total of 312 selected students including 215 girls from 19 schools run by Arunachal
Shiksha Vikas Samiti are participating in the two-
Competitions among students shall be conducted in six individual events, three team events and a mini marathon among three categories.
Kalamitra Karmashalla camp begins
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: A four-
Hundreds have been registered to participate in the training camp wherein, workshop on classical and folk dance, theater and vocal will be conducted.
Speaking during the inaugural function, Itanagar Municipal Council (IMC) Chief Councillor,
Kipa Kaku lauded the Sanskar Bharati for nurturing the folk culture into classical
dance/song. She further lamented the lack of resources and proper training and workshop
which has caused the state's age-
In his address, Director, Art & Culture Department, R D Thongon urged the participants to gain more knowledge and master their skills from the workshop.
Sanskar Bharati Vice President, Gichik Taaza and General Secretary Sukhdev Biswas also spoke on the occasion.
Among the prominent resources persons who will be imparting free training to the participants include Olen Megu Damen, Omak Kamut and Nabam, Rajashree Shirke and Anirudha Shirke from Mumbai, Toijam Shilla Devi from Manipur and Mita Sen from Guwahati.
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Fire devours 17 houses in Siang district
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: 17 dwelling houses were gutted in a devastating fire that broke
out at Reying village under Payum circle of Siang district on October 28 night. According
to official source, 7 granaries, 2 Rice-
Kaying EAC in-
The fire broke out while everyone was asleep. All the belongings of the victims, both precious and semi precious articles, have been reduced to ashes, informed ASM Tami Pangu.
There was, however, no report of any casualty and the actual cause of the fire is not yet known.
Meanwhile, Tami Pangu, who also is president of Block Youth Congress, 32-
He also appealed the State government for early release of compensation to the victims.
BJP's JAC serves 10 days ultimatum
to Governor, threatens stir
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: Despite the clarification from the state finance department that
there is no financial crisis in the state, the state BJP's Jan Andolan Committee
(JAC) is again out with its demand for Chief Minister Nabam Tuki's resignation. It
has served a 10 days ultimatum to the Governor for judicial inquiry alleging Nabam
Tuki led state government of irregularities into the payments of Hills Transport
Subsidy (HTS) and FDR schemes under disaster management department and release of
LOC against non-
Informing that the Governor has assured them of looking into their demand, it warned of hitting the streets if the demand is not fulfilled by the set time.
Addressing media persons at Press Club today, JAC chairman Tame Phassang claimed
that Nabam Tuki led state government is planning to make payment of approximately
Rs 60-
"Payment for HTS is a central subject, however the CM is still planning to go ahead with the payment which is against the rules," he claimed.
"It is his one system of civil deposits. Deposit money in the civil deposits and pay it to whomsoever he wants to," he said.
The JAC has also alleged state government of diverting fund amounting to Rs 64 crore under FDR scheme of Disaster Management department to most of the areas in and around Capital complex and leaving out the actual affected areas.
"All the MLAs were asked to submit concept notes for the same, whereas as per norm it must be done through the concern DC," the chairman said.
The committee further alleged that the state government is releasing LOC under non-
"It is his last resort to save his chair," he mocked. Phassang also condemned the recent physical assault of DDSE Marken Kadu and held responsible the government for the deteriorating law and order problem in the state.
"The accused hasn't been arrested yet. Home Minister Tanga Byaling should also resign," he retorted.
The committee sought white paper from the state government for its claim that there is no financial crisis in the state.
Aboh holds review meeting with officials of food & civil supplies dept
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: After taking over the charge of minister for food & civil supplies,
Tirong Aboh today reviewed the activities of department especially the preparedness
for implementation of the NFSA 2013. He lauded the officers and officials of the
department for timely completion of the massive work of beneficiary selection under
the NFSA 2015. In-
Aboh also said that food and civil supplies is one of the most important departments dealing with essential commodities and serving the basic requirement of the poor and needy consumers residing in the rural and international border area. He asked the officers of the department to maintain transparency and accountability while delivering services to the consumers. He assured his cooperation for further improvement and efficiency in working system in the interest of the common people of the state.
Earlier, Secretary Food & Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Gamli Padu briefed
about the activities of the department starting with organizational structures, preparedness
for implementation of NFSA, end to end computerization of TPDS and other challenges
faced by the department like non re-
al’s health insurance scheme
Itanagar, Oct 29: President Pranab Mukherjee has lauded the Chief Minister's Universal Health Insurance Scheme launched in Arunachal Pradesh and termed it as one of the most benevolent ever launched.
Mukherjee, who was apprised of the scheme by Chief Minister Nabam Tuki during a courtesy call at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday, said it could be replicated by other states successfully to help the needy and the poor, an official communique said here today.
The Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Universal Health Insurance Scheme was launched on September 16, 2014 and a total 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 biometric embedded smart card.
The enrolment of beneficiaries was started on July 1, 2014 and distribution of smartcard is almost complete in all the districts.
The President congratulated Tuki, who elaborated other schemes taken by his government for the development of Arunachal and welfare of its people, for the effort and sincerity in putting into place a seamless health delivery system.
Tuki also updated Mukherjee on the progress of Prime Minister's special package in the state besides implementation of all central and state government flagship programmes, the communique said. Tuki invited the President to visit the state, to which Mukherjee agreed in principle and assured to visit the north eastern state sometime later this year, the communique added.
compensation assessment
AALO, Oct 29: The district administration led by West Siang DC Pige Ligu carried out random spot verification of components assessed by the District Land Acquisition Team from Gabu Stream to Tai under West Siang district today.
The DC was accompanied by SP Mari Riba, DLR&SO Pumek Ronya, AE (Highway) Gemar Padu
and officers of the committee representing respective department. This exercise was
necessitated after the Compensation Estimate has been returned back by MORT&H, Govt.
of India due to high cost of estimate and other technical reasons. The DC instructed
the team to carry out realistic assessment of assets with total transparency at the
backdrop of litigations and even CBI enquiry into alleged irregularities in compensation
assessment for construction of Trans-
Smart City: PMC launches consultative meet
[ Prafulla Kaman ]
PASIGHAT, Oct 29: Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC) in collaboration with District Tourism Department has launched a series of programme to hold consultation with cross sections of the society before drawing up action plan for Smart City project.
The first meeting was conducted at Pasighat Tourist Lodge yesterday evening which
covered many aspects of smart city, such as challenges of urbanization, basic amenities,
sustainable environment with floriculture, commercial prospects, security issues
and good governance etc. The meet focused on 'preparation strategy' of a well-
Moreover, capacity building and citizens' engagement, policies to co-
The second consultative meeting was conducted at JN College auditorium today while
more such meetings will be organized at General ground, D-
The PMC councillors in a meeting on October 26 last selected two representatives (as volunteer) from each municipal ward for preparation of proposals pertaining to Smart City Project. The meeting chaired by Municipal Executive Officer (MEO), Deepak Shinde assigned responsibility to the volunteers to mobilize the general public and ensure maximum participation in the drive.
The ongoing programme aims at collecting public opinion on what type of smart city they need and what role they will play for its development.
Meanwhile, the district administration sought suggestions and cooperation from the
citizens requesting them to participate in the process of smart city planning by
registering their names with designated government web portal-
It may be recalled that the union government, on August 21 announced seven cities
in the North-
Seppa Govt. College celebrates 6th Annual College Day
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: The 6th Annual College Day of Govt. College Seppa (Model Degree College) was celebrated from October 26 to 28.
Sport Authority of Arunachal Chairman Gora Makik, who inaugurated the Annual College Day, lauded the effort of the management and the staff of the college in encouraging the students to involve themselves in sports activities along with studies. He talked in length about the scopes of sports in the state and urged the students to make career out of sports.
While responding to the memorandum submitted by the students' union, he assured to sanction for college ground development at permanent campus for sports activities.
EKSWCO chairman Safar Pao, who attended the valedictory function, encouraged the students to be disciplined and focused in their studies and not to get themselves involved in petty politics.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Robin Hissang highlighted about the hardships faced for opening of the college and also about growth of the institute. Highlighting the achievements of the college, the principal urged the students to study hard to make the college really a model one.
He also disclosed that the college authority is trying its best to shift it to its permanent campus at Wessang, some 7 km away from Seppa.
Various literary, cultural and sports activities were conducted during the three-
The students were divided into three houses, namely Nyari Welly, Nicham Sonam and Dera Natung. Nyari Welly house was adjudged as 'Champion House' and Dera Natung House was awarded the best disciplined house.
Kingkong Dari and Devi Singhi were adjudged as the best athletes in boys and girls category respectively.
M&SE urged to give priority to the customers’ satisfaction
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: The Director of Industries, Taru Talo advised the state's Micro
& Small Entrepreneurs to give priority to the customers' satisfaction while marketing
their products. He said this after inaugurating a Branch MSME development Institute
under the Ministry of MSME, GoI, Itanagar organized day-
The programme was held with an objective to provide a common platform to MSMEs to know about the vendor's participation in procurement of goods/services by the central PSUs /Central Government Departments/ Ministry.
Talo further said that the SMEs should develop themselves in the customer driven market with new and quality products and become more competitive. He also lauded the efforts of MSME in the state to create awareness amongst entrepreneurs regarding the Public Procurement Policy, 2012 which has become mandatory from April this year.
While explaining about the objective of the programme, Br MSME-
Among those who attended the programme were Executive Director, NHPC, Itanagar, Ronel Kumar, DGM BSNL, Itanagar, AM Bhalerao, JDI, Department of Industry, SK Dutta and APEDA President, Nabam Regum.
specially designed camp
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: In all, 159 students from 19 VKVs from various districts of the
state are participating in a specially designed three-
Addressing the students on the inaugural day, Kamki said that Arunachal Pradesh is a unique state where literacy rate is higher than the national average. While appreciating the efforts of Vivekananda Kendra in modernizing the educational scenario of the state, he further advised the students to be sincere and hardworking.
Space Scientist and former Deputy Director of Security, Cabinet Secretariat, New
Delhi, Dr. TP Sasikumar is the resource person for the three-
Joint Secretary of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas Arunachal Pradesh Trust Radha Devi and Education Officer Unnikrishnan also spoke on the occasion.
Food Safety Officers team conducts
surprise raid, seizes adulterant
ITANAGAR, Oct 29: A team of Food Safety Officers led by Assistant Food Controller-
The team has seized the adulterant and sent it for analysis. It will also initiate punitive action against the said vendor in due course.
Random legal samples of apples and other fruits were also dispatched to the notified laboratory for monitoring quality standards.
Meanwhile, the department has also directed all fruit wholesaler/retailers of the
state not to use Calcium Carbide for artificial ripening of fruits as it is prohibited
under Section 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction
on sale) Regulation 2011-
Consumers were also advised to wash the fruits thoroughly with water before consuming
and report any problem related to safety of food to the district Medical Officer-
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Summit of immense importance
The India Africa summit 2015 which begun on Monday has paved the way for improving the relation between India and African countries. Majority of African countries along with their head of state participated in the event. Addressing the third edition of summit today in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said global institutions couldn’t represent the world if they do not give representation to India and Africa. Modi also took opportunity of summit and meet many prominent African leaders.
The two previous India-
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Impending water crisis in NE
Dear Editor,
NE India is moving towards serious drinking water crisis due to poor management of
available water resources due to over exploitation, non-
Yours,
Saikat Kumar Basu
Lethbridge, Canada
Let us work together and stop blame game
Dear Editor,
The media houses in Itanagar should take up the task of creating a website for the people of the state. The website may contain all the information regarding the refugee issue.
Yesterday's "Face To Face" Symposium conducted by Arunachal Press CLIB, Itanagar has at least given us a lesson on where we fall low in compare to so called foreigners. The symposium has started a momentum on right track. But follow up is required though. Hope the proceedings have been thoroughly documented.
First and foremost our job would be to start documenting our past, present and future activities related to the refugee issue. So, that we are no more paralysed while fighting the legal war. I am worried whether the review and curative petitions filed earlier by AAPSU and the state government have sufficient justified grounds in contesting our contentions.
The state govt need to gear up to initiate more concrete steps in dealing with the issue in terms of immediate constitution of high powered committee consisting of politician, academician, social worker, researcher, media personnel, student body and from among the people working for the cause.
We also have to hire the best possible lawyers in the country. We have to thoroughly
understand that the crux of the problem lies in the fact that the rights claimed
by the refugees come into conflict with the absolute rights of the indigenous tribes
with a ‘distinct way of life’. It is only apparent and natural that further steps
in this regard has to consider wider social acceptance so that it is viewed as acceptable
by the contending parties. It is also essential that as per my understanding, one
has to accept and realize that right-
Let’s not blame anyone now. It’s time to work and document whatever we do. If AAPSU supposedly have worked for the Refugee issue since late 1970's, do they have documents to support it? Actually we have seen that AAPSU has been used as platform to step into the ladder of politics and business.
We have to understand what actually happened in the past. As per my knowhow the Chakmas, who is Buddhist believers and Hajongs the Hindu believers were driven out of the then East Pakistan (present Bangladesh) a Muslim majority nation during 1960's. At that point of time no international community questioned the act of violation of Human Rights. Later when they entered India they were placed in various NE states including in Arunachal Pradesh.
Today the SC of India, as I believe in my little legal knowledge has in consonance with the UDHR, ICPCR and also on the basis of available solid documents in possession with the Chakmas and Hajongs have facilitated them in so to be called as the "Fair Way" in allowing them the Indian citizenship in Arunachal, to which the AAPSU and many of the participants of the programme accepted to. But again here the question is and I am afraid that if any of the state or union territories in India would agree to take the burden of allowing these foreign turned Indian citizens into their land. It is for sure Bangladesh would never accept them to be deported as we have seen in the case of Bangladeshis supposed to be deported after series of discussions with Assam government.
It is laudable that present executive members of AAPSU especially the General Secretary and the Spokesperson as I know them personally are putting efforts in the form of organizing rally to wake up state government from deep slumber and file the review petition in Supreme court.
Yours,
Bikash Bage
Asst. Professor
Dept. of Sociology
Rajiv Gandhi University
Upper Subansiri deserves better banking service
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed column I would like to appeal to the State Bank Of India (SBI) authority to establish sufficient SBI branches in Upper Subansiri district. The lone SBI branch operating in the district headquarter Daporijo is not sufficient to cater to the needs of the people. The present SBI is devoid of modern amenities required for customer satisfaction. The office building is quite old and is often crowded. Further the ATM booths hardly functions.
The denizens especially from far of places like Taliha, Nacho, Limeking, Maro, Baririjo etc. always find themselves in torturous situation. They cover long distance to reach Daporijo just for bank work. Therefore when bank does not function properly they face lot of trauma. SBI authority needs to understand it. I would like to request SBI to establish at least one branch each along with ATM booth at Dumporijo and Taliha to facilitate overcrowding problems of the lone SBI bank of our district headquarter.
Yours,
Gomi Maro
Maro
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