March 22
President flags off 1st NE expedition to Mt Everest
New Delhi, Mar 21: President Pranab Mukherjee yesterday flagged off the first North
East Expedition to Mt Everest by handing over an ice-
Speaking on the occasion, the President said, “This expedition is important not only because it seeks to scale Mt Everest, the highest in the world, but because it symbolizes mankind’s indomitable spirit to fight against all odds”. He congratulated the climbers and wished them a safe return after the successful completion of the expedition.
He expressed hope that Anshu Jamsenpa from Arunachal Pradesh who is the only mother in the world to scale Mt. Everest twice in ten days, would create another mountaineering history. He also expressed his proud moment that N Chingkheinganba (16) who on completion of the expedition would be the youngest to scale Mt. Everest.
DS Poonia, Chief Secretary of Manipur and the Chef De Mission made a brief introduction of the first North East India Mt. Everest expedition. He said, “Unlike the Olympics and other sports championships, mountaineers have no audience around them except the Mother nature.
They compete on Mother’s lap against rolling boulders, icy air and under threat of avalanches”. He appealed to all to bless the brave mountaineers from the North East and wish them all success.
It may be mentioned that the expedition team members including six from Manipur, two each from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Sikkim and one from Mizoram and Meghalaya had earlier undergone physical conditioning and meditation training at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh from February 27 to March 9.
Arunachal Mountaineering & Adventure Sports Association president Tsering Wange is accompanying the team up to Kathmandu where the final expedition preparation and introduction with climbing Sherpas will take place. On March 26, the team will fly to Lukla and the final mission will be started to scale the Mt. Everest. The expected date of summit is May 18 if everything goes as planned.
Chakmas apologize to tribal people of state
ITANAGAR, May 21: The Committee for Citizenship Rights of the Chakmas and Hajongs of Arunachal Pradesh (CCRCHAP) today wholeheartedly apologizes to the tribal people of the state including the AAPSU leaders for any criminal offence committed by any Chakma and Hajong including the recent gang rape of a Khamti girl at Chowkham in Lohit district.
The Committee in a submission addressed to the secretary, political department and chairman of the Core Committee under Joint high power committee for refugee issue, Indira Mallo Jain said that it has discussed the issues raised by AAPSU and decided to apologize to the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
AAPSU had earlier reportedly boycotted the high power committee meeting on refugee
issue on March 12 last in protest against anti-
While referring to the demands of the AAPSU, CCRCHAP said “It has been the endeavor
and firm commitment of the committee to make the Chakma and Hajong societies crime-
On gang rape case, the CCRCHAP said it is aware that no amount of apology could
assuage the hurt suffered by the victim, her family members and the society at large
due to this dastardly act. Therefore, the CCRCHAP immediately conveyed its deep anguish
and shock over the unfortunate rape incident to the Chakma village elders and social
activists both in Lohit and Changlang districts and impressed upon them to actively
co-
Regarding land encroachment by Chakmas at M’pen, the Committee said that the Chakmas
and Hajongs in one hand and the Singhpos on the other, have been living together
peacefully for the last five decades. Regrettably the dispute at M'Pen-
The CCRCHAP firmly believes that this aberration should not come in the way of building peace and communal harmony and a solution will be found.
The CCRCHAP believes in the preservation of forest, environment and ecology in order
to prevent the ill-
In view of this submission, the CCRCHAP hopes that the next meeting will be held as scheduled and the Joint High Power Committee on Chakmas and Hajongs could address all the issues.
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: The newly formed Arunachal Pradesh Welfare Society (APWS) has determined
to work for peace, harmony and to create a sense of oneness among the people of all
tribes residing in the Capital Complex, Itanagar in particular and state in general.
Addressing the media-
“We can achieve anything we want if we help enough people to get what they want”,
said Sonam adding that it is a little endeavour to build a better relationship among
the people of every community and tribes-
Taking serious note of the existing fine system and other such illegal activities in the capital city, which not only creates nuisance but also divides the people in the society, Sonam informed that APWS will actively work out to check such illegal activities.
Highlighting on the future plans of the Society, he said APWS will initially engage
around fifty volunteers from every community who will help out the assistance seekers.
The assistance seeker, irrespective of their religion, community etc, can call up
to the Society’s volunteers in a 24x7 services helpline number (0360-
Vice chairman Kenkar Yomcha, general secretary Tadar Kayu and others also as spoke on the occasion and shared their views on newly formed Society.
Meanwhile, in order to create awareness on ‘Oneness among all tribes’ the Society will carry out a massive awareness campaign in every district of state very soon.
Three days skill development training on behavioral change communication
Chongkham, Mar 21: A 3 days skill development training course on Behavioral Change
Communication (BCC) was organized by RRTC NE-
The Program was inaugurated by the Secretary, Arunachal Pali Vidyapith Society, Chongkham,
Chow Thanin Mansai. In his inaugural speech he briefly spoke on the need of behavioural
change and change of mind-
The three days training was coordinated and facilitated by C.J. Gogoi, Project Director, Treatment cum Rehabilitation Centre (TCRC), Chongkham, Dr Sufajing Namchoom, Chow Tewa Manpoong (Counselor cum Master Trainer) and Chow Mowney Singkai (Counselor cum Master Trainer).
During field visit programme on the last day of the training, the participants visited
the APVS De-
The valedictory function was attended by Chow Sanjay Mein, a prominent social worker
and a public leader form Chongkham-
CM launches redesigned website of Finance Dept.
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has launched the redesigned, comprehensive website of the Finance Department at Chief Minister’s conference hall yesterday. A host of dignitaries including Finance Minister Chowna Mein, Education Minister Bosiram Siram, Social Welfare Minister Newlai Tingkhatra, Parliamentary Secretaries Honchun Ngandam & Wangki Lowang, Development Commissioner Finance, Accountant General, and other officers and officials were present on the occasion.
This ‘State of Art’ website www.arunchalfinance.in has a number of features to make it citizen friendly and to bring in more transparency and accountability in respect of works in the Finance Department.
Swati Sharma, secretary, finance gave a detailed presentation on the new features
of the website in which she focused on the administrative setup, details of staff
employed, role of different branches and directorate of finance department, various
acts and rules applicable to the Finance Department etc. A new feature ‘Maps’ gives
an indication about the location of SBI branches in different districts, treasury
and sub-
The eGovernance initiatives which is the hall mark of the website details about eGPF,
Flie Tracking System in the finance department, Non-
Chief Minister was visibly impressed with the website and shared his vision with everyone present at the conference hall, he requested everyone to cooperate with the Finance Department to bring in more transparency and accountability in the system. He also stated that erring officials would now be more cautious and general public will get all information by just accessing the website. Other ministers present on the occasion also appreciated the endeavour of the Finance Department to reach to the people through eGovernance system.
Ramesh Negi, Development Commissioner Finance also spoke on the occasion and appreciated the efforts of National Informatics Centre (NIC), Arunachal Pradesh who ensures that the website could be launch in time.
National seminar on ‘Teacher Education in Contemporary Society’ gets underway
RONO HILLS, Mar 21: A two-
In his inaugural address, Nabam Rebia, Parliamentary Secretary, Planning and Development highlighted on the crucial educational development of Arunachal Pradesh and shared his fascinating passion for education.
While appreciating the literacy growth rate of the state which is more than 60%, he urged the government to put emphasis on quality teachers which is most important in today’s contemporary society.
Admitting that opening of schools and colleges randomly in earlier days hampered the growth in education sectors, he, however, said ‘they are looking into all these in right perspective and trying to give the best of education by improving the school infrastructure.
Earlier in his keynote speech Dr. Raj Bharadwaj, American Institute of Indian Studies, New Delhi, congratulated the department of education for selection of the theme and gave an informative and inspiring speech about today’s quality of education. While citing all the prevailing social issues, he said the society has become “palace of contemporary problems”. He stressed on the need of dedication and sincerity of the teachers.
Vice Chancellor (i/c) Prof. K.C. Kapoor speaking on the occasion, stressed that proper scrutiny and screening should be done to the students while taking admission to the B.Ed course at the University, so that quality teachers are produced to serve the society better.
In his welcome address Prof. Jayadeba Sahoo, head of the education department highlighted the theme of the seminar and welcomed all the delegates from various parts of the country. The vote of thanks was given by Prof. J. C. Soni, Dean, Faculty of Education.
Students of the education department and faculty members and dignitaries from various
institutions from across the country attended the seminar. Among others, the resource
persons including Prof. B B Mishra (Mizoram University), Prof. B. N. Panda (Regional
Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar), and Dr. G C Nanda (Rajdhani College, Bhubaneswar)
will be addressing the two-
Women folk sensitized about domestic violence
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: The Papum Pare District ICDS Cell, Yupia organized a one day sensitization
cum awareness camp on Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act-
She lauded the ICDS cell Yupia for organizing such awareness camp. She expressed
hope that such awareness camp will help in effective discussion and understanding
of various implications of Domestic Violence Act-
Superintendent of Police Papum Pare Nabam Gungte who also spoke on the occasion dwelt about violence against women, cases of sexual harassment and child labour. He informed that the cases of violence against women are rising not only in urban centers but also at grassroot level. Gender sensitization should be carried out at grassroot level through more awareness campaign on women rights and violence against women.
Deputy Commissioner Pige Ligu on the occasion advocated for giving proper platform to girl child by giving proper education and caring in all fields. He called upon the participants to take full advantage of awareness camp and to disseminate the message to all stakeholders at grassroot level through village level workers like aganwadis to educate on issues of women rights and girl child education.
Earlier, Dani Yami, Deputy Director, ICDS, Yupia in her key note address highlighted
on the Domestic Violence Act-
A treasured region showcases the importance of water
Dean R. Thompson
“Here, life depends on the changing of the tides…” I heard that refrain echoed several times during a recent excursion to the magnificent Sunderbans, my first visit to this region, which invoked a sense of wonder and appreciation for the power of nature. Looking out from a boat traveling through one of the many waterways, I gained a deep respect for the populations that inhabit the area—both human and wildlife—who adapt their lives to the rise and fall of the tide, and who are faced with significant environmental challenges that affect their homes and livelihoods.
I cannot think of a more apt place to recognize the importance of water, and to celebrate protection and conservations efforts. On this occasion of World Water Day 2013, I think we can all reflect on the role water plays in our lives and consider what might happen if we, as humans around the globe, do not act to conserve our environment. Water is fundamental to maintaining peace, security, and prosperity. Water sustains life, and when managed well, it allows our economies to thrive, our children to grow up healthy, and can build peace and cooperation among neighbors. Climate change will have a profound impact on the availability, distribution, and quality of water. It will tax infrastructure and natural systems for managing water resources. Floods, droughts, and other extreme weather events are projected to become more frequent and severe—in other words, wet areas will become wetter and dry areas will become dryer.
The Sunderbans has already witnessed these effects. The devastation Cyclone Alia brought to the region in 2009 is still being felt today, particularly in the most vulnerable of areas along the thousands of kilometers of embankments that line the area’s waterways. I had the opportunity to speak with an inspiring community of women in Moukhali Village, Amtoli Island, who told me that agriculture production in the region is just now resuming; it has been poor or impossible since the storm surge pushed salt water into the fields and crops could not grow in the salinated soil. Most of the women’s husbands had become “climate refugees,” forced to leave the village to seek work either in Kolkata or other large cities, and the women were left to take care of their home and family, while finding alternative livelihoods. It is here that we can champion the work of local groups creating solutions for communities such as the Moukhali Village that help to both mitigate the effects of climate change and provide economic opportunities. Groups such as the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS), which has trained over 280 women to raise and plant mangrove saplings along the embankments, essential to hold mud in place and prevent flooding and erosion. 300,000 saplings have been planted just in the past several months, an impressive feat and one that will go a long way to protecting the most vulnerable land in the project’s area. I know there are many organizations conducting noteworthy ventures throughout the region.
Rebuilding and protecting the region’s natural ecosystem through projects like this
is critical. Healthy ecosystems provide a variety of services and benefits that
would cost far more to provide through man-
The impact of conservation efforts can be seen in the famous Sunderbans Tiger Reserve, home to some of the world’s most beautiful and mysterious creatures. The forest there, preserved as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, acts as the areas “lungs” and “kidneys,” by absorbing carbon from the air and providing natural filtration and cleansing of the surrounding water. I was equally impressed with wildlife conservation efforts there, and commend the efforts against tiger poaching in the Reserve over the last decade, a reflection of cooperation between the government and NGOs with the local community to promote awareness.
It is easy to feel small when traveling through the vast expanse of the Sunderbans. I was only able to see a tiny portion of the region, but gained an immense understanding of the way of life here, including the challenges and benefits of living in a serene, but vulnerable environment. Heading back to shore, the sunset reflecting in the water and the breeze cooling off the heat of the day, I thought of ways we can all be active in ensuring water security in the coming years—raising awareness being perhaps the most accessible and productive across all communities. It is not just about coastal areas like the Sunderbans, but also places to closer to home. For example, I have seen firsthand the ongoing work to protect the East Kolkata Wetlands, vital to sustaining the city and its surrounding area. The United States is committed to promoting water security around the world, to ensure the development and sustainability of treasured regions like the Sunderbans, and our cities alike, for generations to come. (The writer is U.S. Consul General Kolkata. Readers may follow him on twitter: @deanthompson)
Will Apfd Be A Dream Or A Fact?
By Tajo Ashok Sonam
For the first time in the history of Arunachal Pradesh, the GoAP is organizing a
state level film festival from 22nd-
Cinema or films plays a pivotal role in sharing information among the masses. It
is one of the finest systems of mass media in our modern society. Sitting in a room
with a cup of tea, without any mind-
Viewing the importance of film, the Govt of India established an agency under the
name, National Film Development Corporation Ltd (NFDC) in the year 1975 based at
Mumbai. The NFDC is the central agency to encourage good cinema inIndia. The primary
goal of the NFDC is to plan, promote and organize an integrated and efficient development
of the Indian film industry and foster excellence in cinemas. NFDC consists basically
of six wings -
Status of film development in Arunachal
Attachment of Arunachal natives in the film procession started since 1972. ‘Rashmirekha’, an Assamese film based on the novel ‘Rajanigandha’ (a novel written by Imran Shah), was produced and directed by Prafulla Baruah. Most part of the shooting was done in Tirap district and released in the year 1973.
Arunachal artistes who have gut to contend with the outside world can be trace out
from the astonishing performance of Nabam Tata, Bengia Mala and Tadu Tayung and others
in the first ever 35 mm maiden feature film -
There has been immense production of music video albums in the state since last 10
years. However, digital based video feature films produced are few in number. Some
of them like ‘Donyi’ in Hindi, ‘Frontier Students’ in Hindi, ‘Fighter’, ‘Meri Zinadegi’,
‘Leh’ (Monpa), and ‘Doctor Abo’ (Nyishi-
Hence, good movie attracts viewers the most. Production of high quality films depends upon the work of directors and its frills like quality of camera, cinematography, editors & editing machine and its software etc. Using nastiest equipments brings down the eminence of good movie. Our inborn local producers and directors are unable to afford high quality equipments for making good quality movies due to economic constraint. So, the qualities of digital feature films produced so far by our locals are not at par with the films produced by others in spite of their best perception and innovation. This can be triumph over if the government supports these film entrepreneurs.
Recently, an ad hoc committee was formed, under the chairmanship of MP Takam Sanjay,
entitled -
Do we need a film development agency in Arunachal?
The Indian National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government’s Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973. Since we attended 35th years of statehood till date, we have no any single film’s subject to be qualified or nominated in the Regional film category in Indian National Film Festivals. Why? Not to talk about qualification and nomination in any film award function, our filmmakers find difficulties in obtaining film certification as well, since there is no any nodal agency to channelize it in our state.
Outsiders enters our land by paying nominal ILP fees and goes out with properties
worth Lac of rupees, clipped under highly sophisticated cameras (video or steel)
for research, may be manipulated, then marketed and famed in their own respective
land. To be conscious, this clipping may be our mosaic cultural and natural heritages
or, it may be a rare, endemic or new species of flora and fauna. In this context,
the questions arise in our mind: Is it not a manipulation or light-
Moreover, production of various governments based departmental programmes like flagship’s, documentary and promos of various schemes can be produced and under controlled by a single body or agency for more effective implementation of the schemes.
Therefore, it shall not be an erroneous for us for adopting the formation of Arunachal
Pradesh Film Development Corporation (APFDC), like our neighboring states have done.
The establishment of a film development agency like Arunachal Pradesh Film Development
Corporation (APFDC) shall not only improve the socio-
• Exposing our traditional art and culture to the outside world and preservation of such exposure in state film archive.
• Exposure and promotion of our state tourism potential in national and international level through films and cinemas.
• The state film festival shall bring the feeling of competitiveness and awareness among the film fraternity, which would help in bringing the best quality of film production.
• Controlling and making of promos and documentary films of various governmental departments by a single agency.
• Production of good and high quality films to reach at national and international level.
• Interstate and international relationship in film production activities.
• Generate a source of income for state revenue.
• Generate self employment opportunity in various films based activities both technical
and non-
Last but not the least -
Also, best wishes to the organizer of the 1st ever film festival of our state. It may be a simple and formal function at Siddhartha Hall, but the event shall be remembered forever as a pioneering step of present government. If such trend is sustained, no one can stop our future generation for stepping into the world of Bollywood and Hollywood in near future. So, let us keep hope for those days to come. (The writer is former member of the North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur).
Cash reward stands
The cash reward of Rs 10 lakhs announced by the Arunachal Pradesh Police for giving information or clue leading to arrest of the assailant/s of Tongam Rina, Associate Editor of The Arunachal Times still stands. The identity of the informer/s will be kept secret. The informer/s may contact Capital SP at tele. numbers : 09436040006
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Rape slur on school owner
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: The Nyeelam Welfare Society in a release alleged that one minor girl from their clan was raped by owner of Bomi English School, Joram village. The society stated that school authority tried to hide the incident and for many days kept the minor girl in confinement. The condition of girl is stated to be critical and she is badly traumatized at the moment.
When contacted Ziro police station authority confirmed that an FIR has been lodged against the culprit by the Neelam Welfare Society. Meanwhile the society has appealed to various NGOs and organizations to support the issue and put pressure on the authority to speed up the investigation. They further appealed for immediate closure of said school fearing that other minor girls may also be victimized.
Series of cooperative training programme concludes
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: A week-
AGSU hails the govt for creating Lower Siang
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: The All Galo Students Union (AGSU) today hailed the state government
for successfully passed the district re-
CM inaugurates ITBP subordinate officers mess
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today inaugurated the Subordinate Officers'
Mess at an impressive function held at ITBP Sector Hq, here Khating Hills Thursday.
Also present on the occasion were Planning Parliamentary Secretary Nabam Rebia, ITBP
IG R K Saini, (North East frontier), DIG, Bhanwar Singh (NE Frontier), DIG (Itanagar)
Raja Babu Singh and many other ITBP officers and jawans. The construction work of
the building for the subordinate officers’ mess started during June 2008 with estimated
cost of nearly Rs 3 crore. With this inauguration, the long-
New office building for Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries inaugurated
Itanagar, Mar 21: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has inaugurated the new office building for the Directorate of Accounts & Treasuries at Bank Tinali here today. He was accompanied, among others, by Finance Minister Chowna Mein and Development Commissioner (Finance) Secretary (Finance), Director of Accounts & Treasuries, Director of Audit & Pension and other senior officers.
Chief Minister applauded the development and specially thanked the Development Commissioner (Finance)/Secretary (Finance)/Chief Engineer (RWD) for taking all initiative for early and nice venture in erecting the beautiful building at the heart of the capital city Itanagar. He also stressed the need of having knowledge of using computers by all staff members of the Directorate of Accounts & Treasuries in this age of information technology. Since it is the fag end of the current financial year, the CM commented about shifting of the present office of the Director of Accounts & Treasuries in the month of April'13.
Finance Minister Chowna Mein and finance secretary Swati Sharma also spoke on the occasion.
SLSMC reviews Mid-
NAHARLAGUN, Mar 21: State level Steering-
While presiding over meeting, Chief Secretary H K Paliwal asked the Directorate of
Elementary Education to strengthen the existing mechanism and to bring structural
changes in the inspection format and framework. He directed that the toll free number
1880 345 3604, established for grievance redressal mechanism, needs to be publicized
amongst the students, parents, teachers, and the general public to improve the system.
He also directed the Health Department to co-
The meeting was also attended by Principal Secretary (Finance), Commissioner(Education), Secretary (Planning), Secretary (WCD), Special Secretary (Health & Family Welfare) and other members of the Committee. DIPR
Karbak appeals youth to be ambitious
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: Former General Secretary of Indian Youth Congress and Vice-
Participating at a function regarding formation of All Karbak Geyi Youth Association
(AKGYA), he suggested the Karbak Geyi youths to work for the benefit of the people
irrespective of clan, caste and religion. Karbak also advised youths to organize
awareness programs on health-
Pasighat Municipal to have women members
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: Out of twelve wards the ward no 1, 2, 7 and 10 has been reserved for women candidates (33% women reservation) for the forthcoming Pasighat Municipal election which is expected to be held soon for the first time in the state. This was declared by the Deputy Commissioner RK Mishra after selection through lottery draw in presence of SC Debnath ADC (HQ), Starlie Jamoh EAC, Assistant town planner T Taloh and representatives of all political parties of Pasighat.
The attended members expressed their satisfaction over the selection process and
accepted the selection. It is worth mentioning that Ward-
ACS concerns for meritorious students
ITANAGAR, Mar 21: Condemning the state planning department for failing to distribute the laptop computers and cash prize to meritorious students under Chief Minister Talent Award, Arunachal Civil Society (ACS) today expressed concern over the inordinate delay of distribution of laptop computers to deserving students. ACS in a release stated that concerned department must be held responsible for delay in the distribution. It also expressed sympathy for the students.
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News Impact
- President flags off 1st NE expedition to Mt Everest
- Chakmas apologize to tribal people of state
- APWS to help the needy people
- Three days skill development training on behavioral change communication
- CM launches redesigned website of Finance Dept.
- National seminar on ‘Teacher Education in Contemporary Society’ gets underway
- Women folk sensitized about domestic violence
- A treasured region showcases the importance of water
- Will Apfd Be A Dream Or A Fact?
Khamle district is long cherished dream
Dear Sir,
Through your esteemed column I on behalf of the people of entire Raga Assembly Constituency
would like to show our gratitude & support to the demand made by ANYA & other association
for the creation of two new Districts namely Khamle & Pakke-
Singing in the tune of previous writer Temi Pabo VP (ALSU) I as an intellectual of Raga Constituency would like to give a brief of the hardship faced by the denizens of entire Raga belt to the people of Arunachal Pradesh in general and members of legislature of state in particular. The name Raga Constituency finds mention since British days. It is said that the British first set its foot on Raga (Now ADC HQ.) then they later discovered the entire undivided Subansiri District & interacted with the people of undivided mighty Subansiri District. The first elected Rajya Sabha Member Lt. Rotom Tama & Lt. Bei Temi who was nominated as representative in the Pradesh Council/Provisional Legislative Assembly belongs to this constituency. However, their effort & sacrifice for the creation of Khamle District bore no fruit and our dream and desire remains unfulfilled. No doubt the demand for creation of Khamle district comprising parts of Lower and Upper Subansiri district has been in existence since long time. Administratively the Raga area has one of the oldest administrative set up but due to the lack of committed leadership the area is still known as one of the backward area of the state.
The constituency have vast geographical area (compare to other constituency) with
a population of more than 25,000/-
Through your column I would like to appeal to all the legislators, associations, and likeminded people of the state to come forward and join us in supporting for demanding creation of these two districts, whose people have a long cherished dream of getting a district for administrative convenience.
Taking this opportunity may I ask a question to Parliament Secretary Health & Family Welfare Nido Pavitra who is local legislator of the Raga Constituency, why he is not placing any demand for Khamle district? Are you doing this because most of the people of our area are illiterate and sycophant? If not, please do convey our message of desiring a new district by the name of Khamle District to the state government.
Yours
Bini Tare
Itanagar
A development project or ATM machine?
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily I in my personal capacity as a citizen of Anjaw district
would like to bring to your kind attention towards never ending problem of Halai
Pani Hydel Project. The project envisaged to provide electricity to all the households
of remote Anjaw district was started with much fanfare, more than 16 years ago in
the year 1997-
Even as a layman, I doubt the feasibility of the project in present location, since the site developed for power house is well below the River Bed Level of highly turbulent and erosive Halai Pani river which increases manifold during the flood time. Therefore, Arunachal Pradesh government should completely abort the project to avoid further loss of state’s exchequer and institute an inquiry into the project by CBI to unearth financial misappropriations and fix responsibilities for the inordinate delay. How can a Mini Hydel Project with proper planning and design be carried over manifold cost escalation and without time bound period for completion?
The CM of Arunachal Pradesh should withhold the SPA fund announced during his recent Hawai visit for the project until the feasibility of the project is reviewed by an expert committee, than going on with the project for eternity. Hope you will earnestly look into the matter and act accordingly with most urgency.
Yours,
Ejenso Yun
Anjaw
Make urgent correction
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily we on behalf of 49th Magne Dogha Panchayat under Yangte circle of Kurung Kumev district Arunachal Pradesh would like to place following grievance.
The Magne-
As per notification of the election commissionof India our Magne-
The sad thing that happens to our Panchayat segment is that whenever we approach
our elected representatives of Tali and Palin -
In the general public meeting conducted at Magne villages on 12-
Lastly, I on behalf of 49th Magne-
Yours,
Lingdum Taha,
49th Magne-
Readers Forum column-
Dear Editor,
Through the column of your esteemed daily, I on behalf of Public of Arunachal Pradesh would like to appeal the Chief Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Bureaucrats and Dignitaries who are holding the highest post in Arunachal Pradesh to kindly read the “Readers Forum” column published by Arunachal Times. It is the voice of the people and only way to express their enormous feelings and views. If you are a responsible citizen and bureaucrats then please kindly go through reader forum column daily.
While taking the opportunity, I would like to request Editor of Arunachal Times, if possible kindly publish “Readers Forum” column in the front page of your esteem daily which will make the public and bureaucrats to have more interest. I strongly feel that “Readers Forum” plays vital role in Arunachal Pradesh and it really work day by day but I am not sure whether administration goes through “Readers Forum Column” as our views sometimes goes unheard.
Finally, I would like to thanks all the team of Arunachal Times, especially the team working behind “Readers Forum” column. You guys are doing great job and your contribution to the society is highly appreciable.
Yours
Gyamar Taka
Basar
SSA teachers on the verge of starvation
Dear Editor,
In the history and epics often we heard story of how guru or teachers are being honoured and respected. In contrary to this here in Arunachal Pradesh the teachers particularly SSA teachers are humiliated by villagers and the govt.
We are deprived from our salaries for the past five months. In trouble period villagers mocks at our ill conditions and govt. on the other hand never thinks for well being of us by never releasing our salaries in time or think of providing any other benefits as in the case of other govt servants. Therefore we are deprived from all fronts. At last please release our wages at the early as we are having last piece of our meal
Yours,
Tara Nabam,
Gohpur Tinali,
Itanagar
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UN for global pact to end violence against women
In the follow-
UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet urged speedy implementation of the Agreed Conclusions. “The best way to honour the commitments made by Member States at the Commission is to work for implementation and accountability.
We must continue moving forward, with courage, conviction and action. UN Women with its strong programmatic focus, experience on ending violence against women, and field presence in 85 countries stands ready to fully support implementation of the Agreed Conclusions,” she said.
UN Women will use the Agreed Conclusions to protect the right of women and girls to live free of fear and violence, working closely with UN Member States, UN country teams and civil society.
The agreement constitutes a roadmap for prevention and response, with a total of 69 clear and concrete actions that should be taken by Governments and other stakeholders.