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Laws are equal to all
Dear Editor,
How disgusting and shameful that our leaders and top bureaucrats are found involved
in the multi-
Public Distribution System (PDS) has turned into money spinning machine for our leaders, bureaucrats and their kith and kins.
What could we expect from such leaders, who snatched away our poor people’s breads.
The FIR filed against Chief Minister for his alleged corruption by Arunachal Volunteer Youth Federation published in your daily on Sept. 9th has raised eyebrows of every sane citizen.
If the Chief Minister himself is involved in such corruption, favoritism and nepotism then what can we expect from others? During his tenure as Relief minister, he had not only awarded carriage contract work to his own family members but also illegally appointed some District Relief and Rehabilitation officers. It is evident from this that the seeds of all corruptions were germinated from his blood.
Despite hue and cry from various quarters on the prevailing situation in the state,
such as issue of PRC to non-
Honestly speaking, if our CM is unable to serve people of this state then he should resign from his post immediately on moral ground.
Being a concern citizen, it is my humble appeal to all the people of the state, NGOs and associations to stand firmly and united against the shameless leaders and bureaucrats who gambled our poor people’s foodgrains. Let them realize that our peoples are no more deaf and dumb. We should mount pressure on government to immediately arrest all other PDS scam accused and also cancel license of those contractors. Let them know that laws are equal to all and accused must be given exemplary punishment, if found guilty.
Yours,
A Concern Citizen
Think about genuine problems of state
Dear Editor,
The Arunachal Pradesh is known as a land of rising sun. The rich biodiversity and
speedy running rivers adds to the beauty of the state. Each and every individual
should think twice before they lose their ancestors land to other. One must zealously
save our land. The PRC to non-
No doubt Delhi government is providing us with every facilities but it doesn’t meant
that we should let them to push crores of mainland Indian to into our land. We are
still miles to go before we can be categorized as general category. The peace loving
people of the state is yet to be recognized as Indian outside the state because of
our mongoloid features. In our own state we are still minority to some extent, such
as in business field. In every corner of the state the non-
It is fact that 100% of our local indigenous people except those with mental problem
will never accept the decision to grant PRC to non-
In fact, it is time to form an organization like Shiv Sena or Maharasthra Navnirman Sena to resist against the encroachment of outsider to our rights and lands. We don’t care what the Supreme Court says, but we should care what the govt had done to our people. The state govt should protest against the directives of the Supreme Court. In this cause everybody should be ready to fight tooth and nail to protect our ancestor’s land and rights against any illegal invasion. Even though we are deprived from many benefits, our people well understood this burning issue and must cooperate to fight with unity and should support AAPSU or any other organization which is raising a common voice against such blunder. As Arunachalee, everybody should come to support proposed AAPSU rally against the govt on 28th September so that it could send a louder message to the state govt and the central government regarding our reaction .
Our Arunachalee politicians are roams around in state with red light and siren on the road, that makes our common people quickly gave way for them. This probes, how they are important in our local areas! But if we talk about them in national streamline, these sirens and red light doesn’t get any recognition, sometime our ministers and MLAs also became victims of racism. Why this govt doesn’t pay attentions to racism and other issues outside the state. Why they don’t develop infrastructure of any institution to produce good sports or other glamour star to compete at the national level to mark an identity for Arunachal in national level. Sikkim is a very small state compared to ours, but today they are well known in rest of country because of some big personalities like Bhaichung Bhutia, a football superstar. Why our state govt doesn’t learn from them? Now, we have a sensational small wonder boy Toko Teji, he is more powerful than the leading politician of the state, this time in terms of eradicating racism. He obviously belong to this state but his budding ground from where he is learning his musical trick to shine in the national level is Assam Valley School, which is located in a different state that is Assam. We Arunachalees should be grateful to this particular school and this particular state, Assam.
Without paying attention to the suffering of local tribal’s, the Govt is threatening
to snatch our only source of life, the reservation! If govt is for the welfare of
people then what is the aim of state govt to issue PRC to non-
The state is facing multiple failure in terms of development, the rise of unemployment, unfair jobs recruitment, lapses in security system, poor medical and school infrastructure, multiple govt. land encroachment, failure of forest department, poor road maintenance, PDS scam, dying sports and cultural institution, fake ST certificate, pitiable education scenario, refugee issue and illegal immigrants entering state. Why don’t the politicians think of all these genuine problems which are disturbing the very meaning of the development? If they don’t think hard on these issues, they must either return to school to learn basics or takes voluntary retirement from politics.
Those indigenous people irrespective of whether he or she is politicians, businessmen
or bureaucrats, who support the decision to issue PRC to non-
Yours,
Lota Singhi, Neelam Raja, RGU students
Suraj Tayum, Finance secretary ALSU
Kasung Cheda, former AGS, AAPSU
Grievances
Dear Editor,
We the first batch SSA teachers of Papum Pare district strongly object to the list prepared by Papum Pare District SSA unit for regularization of SSA teacher on seniority basis as the list has not been prepared on merit and seniority basis.
On September 13, 2010, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Commissioner Education in his office chamber where representatives of DSE, SPD, ATA, AASSATA were present. In the meeting, the Education department finally agreed to fulfill the long pending demands of All Arunachal Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Teacher’s Association (AASSATA) for regularization of their services on seniority basis. The meeting directed all DCs, DDSEs and SSA district units to prepare list separately for absorption/ regularization of SSA teachers on batch and seniority basis. It also directed them to examine the joining report of each candidate thoroughly while processing the files, applications etc.
But in our utter surprise, they did not maintain the same while preparing the list. Rather the list has been prepared on pick and choose methods as the kith and kins of officers and those holding the post under the association were kept in top priority list. Moreover, the association had never consulted with the first batch SSA Teachers of Papumpare District while preparing the list.
It is known to every First Batches SSA teachers that they were appointed on February
7, 2003, vide no. 2. ED/ 629/APT/ 2003. There was a clear cut order in the appointment
letter that all the teachers appointed must report to DIET, Naharlagun for 30 days
pre-
Therefore, we fervently appeal to the concern DC and DDSE not to encourage the present seniority list prepared by Papum Pare SSA district unit and rectify it immediately in consultation with all the First Batch SSA teachers of the district. The list of First Batch teachers is available at DDSE’s office at Yupia for immediate reference.
Yours,
Techi Takam, AT,
Tana Jomin, AT
Nabam Tayi, AT
Thank you Arunachalee, says Teji’s parent
Dear Editor,
It feels great to witness that Arunachal Pradesh, with its diversity, has accepted
Toko Teji as its own defying differences like tribe, religion, community, clan and
age. As family members and proud parents of Teji, we are overwhelmed by the warm
response and support extended by the people of the state to enable Teji to reach
the finals of the India’s Got Talent Khoj-
Teji, a son of this soil, has shown exceptional skills on the drums from his early childhood. Despite our objection, which is but natural for parents, he went ahead with his passion. It came as a big surprise for us to know that he had qualified for the reality show at the eleventh hour. In fact we were not aware of the audition and other formalities till the day a formal permission was sought from us as parents! All credit goes to his school, the Assam Valley School near Tezpur. Today, he has made us, the state and the school proud.
A self-
The fact that cannot be overlooked is that never in his life Teji had a professional tutor. He improved his art from listening to audios of great drummers and accessing YouTube clippings that had instructions. Any lesser mortal would have given up in exasperation trying to learn an art devoid of any assistance. Teji stuck to what he started about ten years ago.
While other states of the North East like Meghalaya, Assam, Tripura, Manipur and Mizoram have had their share of limelight and contributed immensely to change the image of the region; Arunachal Pradesh remained always in the back benches. If not for the repeated Chinese claim over it, the state might not have even found mention in the media and common talk. For the first time in its history, the state has found in Teji a way to break the shackles of identity crisis. This could be possible only because of the support given to him by the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
If Teji emerges the winner Arunachal Pradesh, despite its backwardness, this state would established an identity of its own.
This is a humble appeal to the people to extend their support to Teji and make the region swell with pride. Its time to declare for another time that Arunachal Pradesh is not all about ignorance but is full of talent, waiting only for exposure and a platform. If called for Arunachal can be the pride of India.
As it would be impossible for us to individually express our feelings to the people, we take this forum to express our sincere gratitude to all organizations which have supported Teji all through the programme and still campaigning for his win. We also thank every individual even for a single vote he or she might have sent for Teji and hope that they would continue to do so. Special thanks also go out to the HCM Shri Dorjee Khandu for recognizing the young talent & announcing the financial incentives which will go a long way in encouraging the younger generations of the state. We are also equally thankful to His Excellency Gen (retd) J.J. Singh for felicitating Toko Teji,
On behalf of Teji, who is currently in Mumbai preparing for the finals, we thank
one and all and once again appeal wholeheartedly to keep on voting & supporting to
make him win the Grand Finale of India’s Got Talent Khoj-
Thanks Arunachal!
Yours,
Toko Jyoti and Toko Natu, Parents,
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Implement schemes in true spirit
Dear Editor,
Since few days back I’m very much disturbed with the present system of functioning of the State Government.
It hurt me a lot to learn that the UD department, which had recruited some experts and officers for JNNURM scheme, has not engaged those experts and officials even after completion of one year of their recruitment. It is also surprising to note that those highly qualified youths are also mum on the matter.
I would like to question the UD department as well as the State Govt. that if at all they were not ready to implement the scheme, then what was the necessity of conducting such recruitment process? Why are they playing with the careers or other people? As far as my knowledge is concerned all of them were engaged in various posts before they were being asked to join UD department. Who will compensate them for all this? It is really painful to see them suffering due to no fault of their own.
I think the mute and deaf leaders, bureaucrats and officers in the state have totally forgotten the concept of professionalism, human values and humanity.
I hope, the Govt., especially UD department will resolve the matter immediately for the greater interest of unemployed youths of the state and implement the JNNURM schemes in the state in true spirit.
Yours,
O.Paron
M.Tech (Final Yr)
NERIST
Voice against corruption
Dear Editor,
Through the columns of your daily, we would like to know from the elected leaders of our state that are they really committed to serve the state? Do they understand the meaning of moral responsibility?
Here is some best examples from our national leaders. Leaders like Natwar Singh, the then Union Minister of External Affairs, resigned on moral ground after his son was found involved in a scam. Sibu Soren resigned from ministership after he was charged with conspiracy of murder of his PA. Another example of good leadership is the then chief minister of Maharastra Vilash Rao Deshmukh, who resigned owning moral responsibility for terrorist attack on Mumbai and Sashi Tharoor, a minister in UPA Govt, who resigned from his ministership after some allegations were levelled against him.
In Assam too, we have seen Ripon Borah, Education Minister, resigning from the ministry voluntarily after he was charged with alleged involvement in a murder case. Recently, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Praful Patel tendered his resignation on moral ground after the Mangalore air crash.
There are numerous leaders who have resigned from their respective posts owning moral responsibilities for numerous reasons. In BJP too, there are leaders like Sh. Shah, the then Home Minister of Gujarat, who had resigned owning moral responsibility for a fake encounter in Gujarat.
Our so called leaders, who are accused in PDS scam, should learn lesson from those people and tender resignation on moral ground. If the charges against them are baseless and false then why they do not go to the court for the clean chit and speak out the real truth before public?
Lastly, I appeal to the people of this state to wake up from deep slumber and voice against such corruption by our respected leaders.
Yours,
Nabam Akin Hina
Naharlagun,
Nabam Simon
Conscious citizen
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4th round of the Arunachal Boogie Woogie will be held on Oct 3
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: The 3rd round of the Arunachal Boogie Woogie dance competition was held at National Cinema Hall, Naharlagun yesterday.
All Arunachal Orphans welfare association Presidents Achu Bagang attended the function as special guest. He was accompanied by a small kid from the orphanage run by Achu.
Speaking on the occasion, he appreciated the Arunachal Boogie woogie organizer for giving a platform to the young talents of the state and also highlighted the activities of Arunachal orphans welfare association and appealed help from one and all in cash or kind for running the orphanage situated at Polo Colony Naharlagun.
Meanwhile, Shatabdi nath and Yajum Pangking have been adjudged as the 1st and 2nd highest voted dancer of the week. Along with Nath and Panking the other participants who could make themselves into the 4th round (top 12) are Tadar Neme, Takam Taming , Takam Nikum, Jumgie Rina, Taw Nanu, Rinchin Norbu Bapu, Tako Yazar, Vijay Singhie, Apostle Pertin and Nabam Ana Hina.
The 4th round of the competition will be held on October 3rd at NC Hall, Naharlagun from 5pm onwards. The Next round is Indian Classical/Folk round.
Training prog on disaster management
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: The director in-
Siram in his Inaugural address dwelt on the need for training as a medium for creating mass awareness on disaster risk mitigation in the state. Giving several instances of disasters and its cause, Siram also expressed gratitude to the SIRD Arunachal Pradesh for conducting training programme on behalf of the RR and DM department.
Earlier, SIRD director Nyabin Ete highlighted the need for proactive approach towards disaster management. He clarified that there is a need for sensitization programme to dispel the myth that ‘ only administration is responsible for disaster management’ and that individuals and community cannot contribute in the process on their own.
Stating that most of the disasters leading to irreparable loss occur due to made-
Course Coordinator cum Dy. Director SIRD Kirto Loyi explained on details of the about the training programme and the course conten. Loyi also called upon the participants to utilize the training programme.
Stating that print and electronic are the best media to reach out to large number of individuals, he said the participation of elected PRI members in the training will ensure planning for disaster risk management to become an integral part of district development planning. He also called for continued support of the officials from department concerned.
The participants in the two-
Rakesh Srivastava, Assistant Director and Co-
RGU students observe Tourism Day
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: The students of the Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management (PGDHMT) of Rajiv Gandhi University has observed World Tourism Day in the university today.
The chief guest of the programme Prof. Amitava Mitra, Registrar-
Dr. R.C. Parida, Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management was the chairman on the occasion. He appreciated the organizer for holding World Tourism day for the first time in the University. Mr. Debia Tadam, Event Coordinator suggested tourism professionals should be given preference for recruitment in Govt. jobs in order to plan and implement tourism policies more effectively. Earlier the programme started with a group song performed by the tourism students. All the learned faculty members of the department and students were present in the august gathering.
State BJYM urges for development in interior areas
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: Arunachal Pradesh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha
has asked government of Arunachal to give special attention to interior places which
is not seeing any major development activities. In a press release vice-
He further informed that despite crores of fund under schemes like SPA, BRGF and others being pumped into 26th Dumporijo assembly constituency not any visible development have taken place in the area. He has also requested officials of newly created Maro circle to judiciously use the fund allocated for infrastructural development and also requested state government to immediately post circle officer at Maro circle.
Haider has requested citizens and young youths to join Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha protection rally under banner of Kashmir Bachao and Arunachal Bachao which will be held on 9th October 2010.
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: The Rajiv Gandhi University celebrated ‘Hindi Week’ starting from Sept 21.
Addressing the valedictory function as chief guest Prof. Mibang, the acting Vice-
The guest of honour Prof. A. Mitra, In-
Prof. N. Nagaraju presided over the valedictory function while Dr. A. Tripathi, delivered the keynote address Dr. Oken Lego, who is the coordinator of the Hindi Week celebrations, read out the message from Union Minister for Human Resources Development, Kapil Sibal.
The week long celebrations included essay writing, debate completion, poem writing and recitation, and other such activities. The faculty members of the Hindi Department, especially Jamuna Bini, organized competitions and cultural programmes. The students showcased their talents by participating in the activities.
NABARD sanctions progs to KVKs and NERIST
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: In order to support farmers in their capacity building, NABARD has sanctioned three programmes to KVK, Lohit, KVK, Tawang and NERIST, Nirjuli.
Programme sanctioned for KVK, Lohit for organizing ‘Technology Week’ at Chowkham
circle in Lohit district will help the farmers to acquaint themselves with training-
Similarly Department of Mechanical Engineering, NERIST, Nirjuli has been sanctioned
a programme for training on ‘Bio-
Union serve 10 days ultimatum to DC
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: All Upper Siang District Students’ Union in a letter to Deputy
Commissioner, Upper Siang District regarding issue of Schedule Tribe and Permanent
Resident Certificates to five individuals, serve 10 days ultimatum to the concerned
authority to clarify and re-
The union alleged that ST and PRC were issued to some individuals after they produce
proxy documents in 2008-
Social Service
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: All Bogum Bokang Students’ Union, Upper Siang District conducted
a mass awareness campaign on HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Anti-
Besides, cleaning of community water tanks, community halls, village roads and various schools compound, the union members highlighted about first aid information on disaster management.
The union appreciated the public and administrative staff of their respective area including Tuting Bazar Committee, GBs and Mahila Mandal Committee for their cooperation.
AKKDPWC reiterates demand for release of TFC share
ITANAGAR, Sep 27: All Kurung Kumey District Panchayat Welfare Committee (AKKDPWC) has threatened to go for democratic movement if the authority fails to respond positively to release the TFC share of ASMs (30%) and GPMs (50%) of entire Kurung Kumey district in the proposed meeting between ZP chairpersons, ZPMs and Anchal Chairpersons and Kurung Kumey deputy commissioner on October 2.Meanwhile, AKKDPWC has called off its proposed phase wise panchayat bandh on October two for time being till the outcome of the meeting is announced.
ALDF formed to provide legal guidance
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: A meeting was held today among the Arunachalee law students of Delhi University and the legal practitioners in Delhi and NCR region. During the meeting, a common platform known as Arunachal Legal Forum Delhi (ALFD) was formed with immediate effect. The main aim and objective of this forum will be to guide persons in help of legal aid in Delhi and the NCR region. The first time office bearers unanimously selected are Kabit Mize, Ligam Noch and Uttam Bori as president, secretary and vice president respectively.
Spl security to Kena sought
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: All Kara Welfare Society has taken serious note to issuing of alleged threat to Likabali MLA Jomde Kena by members of NLCT underground elements. Society has appealed to the state government to provide Z+ security to Kena in view of this threat. Further society has termed allegation against Kena as baseless and an act done with political interest.
Training prog. for Anganwadi workers
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: A two days training programme for adolescent girls and Anganwadi Worker for Daporijo ICDS Project was conducted on Sept 24 and 25. Adolescent girls from Daporijo Project along with newly appointed Anganwadi Workers/AWH took part in the programme conducted under Kishori Shakti Yojana(KSY) scheme.
CDPO Tao Nalo all trainees and requested them to take maximum benefit from the training.
In the technical session Dr.Y.Hankar, Medical Officer,TB in-
ALSSU clarifies
ITANAGAR, Sep 27: Reacting to a news item published on September 26 issue of this daily, All Lower Subansiri Students’ Union (ALSSU) clarified that the Union had neither discussed regarding PDS scam within the Union nor it decided to take up the issue. Hence, the news item published in the name of ALSSU should be treated as null and void, ALSSU, in a release, said.
BJMM delegation
ITANAGAR, Sep 27: State Bharatiya Janata Mohila Morcha president Kenjum Pakam and
general secretary Bengia Yayang left here today for Mumbai to attend 2-
Appointments
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: Arunachal Wado-
Open Badminton championship
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: Arunachal State Open Badminton Championship 2010 will begin at Raj Bhawan Badminton Court here from October Six to 12 next.
The championship will be conducted for all age groups, including Boys and Girls U-
A team comprising 12 players and two officials from each district will participate in the championship and they will be provided free fooding and lodging during the tournament. Interested teams may confirm their participation on or before October Three, according to Arunachal State Badminton Association.
APCYA sports meet
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: ASM Nabam Yakum and DYC President Papum Pare District Nabam Taja have consented to attend as chief guest and guest of honour in the 1st sports meet cum social service being organized by All Parang Circle Youth Association on October 2.
Ganga to P. Nallah road via Jollang damaged
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: The 12 KM long road from Ganga to Pappu Nallah via Jollang has been badly damaged due to incessant rain for the last couple of months claimed Five Village Local Contractors Committee, Jollang.
It appealed the Chief Minister, PWD and Local MLA to immediately release fund to restore the damaged road.
NKS appeals
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: Nationalist Kishan Congress suggested the newly appointed members of consultative committee, Food Corporation of India for the state of Arunachal Pradesh to highlight scarcity of food items being face by the people as well as the pending bills of the state carriage contractors with the concerned Union Minister.
Admn directives
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: Capital complex administration has expressed serious concern over the influx of persons having criminal background into twin town of Itanagar and Naharlagun by obtaining inner line permit (ILP) by using local contacts. In a press release, administration informed that these criminals have been found indulging in criminal activities which has led to increase in crime rate in the capital complex.
Capital deputy commissioner Dr S.B Deepak Kumar has appealed to all citizens to register
the name and bio-
Improve road condition, says PRYWA
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: Pare River Youth Welfare Association (PRYWA) has appeal to the PWD minister and Sagalee PWD division to look into deteriorating road condition of Sagalee area. Citing various examples, association has urged government to take up maintenance of road on urgent basis as local are facing lot of problems due to poor road condition.
KKSU supports AAPSU movement
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: The Kargu Kardi Students Union (KKSU) has extended its support
to the rally being organized by AAPSU against the granting of PRC to the non-
Meanwhile, KKSU deferred its proposed rally scheduled to be held on Sept 29 in view of the on going half yearly examination in West Siang Siang district. However, the union said that it will go with its protest rally in coming month if the district administration continues to turn deaf ear to our demands for action against the absentee Govt. officials.
8th Travel Congress at Tawang
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: Arunachal Pradesh Tour Operators Association (APTAO) is organizing
its 8th Travel Congress with 3-
2 school children die
ITANAGAR: Two girl school children have been found death in a ditch near the directorate of horticulture, Chimpu on Sept 25 last, informed Local Management Committee for Construction of MLA Cottage in a release today. The deceased were identified later as that of Tame Tuter and Sali Doyom, the release said and appealed the Govt to provide adequate compensation to the parents who lost their children.
SBI to launch e-
ITANAGAR: The Tax and Excise department has joined hands with the State Bank of India
(SBI) to launch e-
Judicial remand extended
ITANAGAR: North Lahimpur special session court has extended judicial remand of the
former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Gegong Apang till October 11. Apang was
arrested on August 24 by the Special Investigation Cell for his alleged involvement
in the multi-
Cable theft
ITANAGAR: The miscreants had stolen under ground cable of BSNL in the main road below the culvert near Axis Bank on Sept 26 night, informed the BSNL sources adding an FIR has been lodged at Itanagar Police station to find out the culprits. Around 900 telephone connections of Central Library and surrounding offices, RKM Complex, Vivek Vihar VIP complex and Vivek Vihar area have been affected due to cable theft, the sources informed. However, cable repairing work is going on and BSNL customers are requested to cooperate.
NBCC conference
ITANAGAR: The Nyishi Baptist Church Council (NBCC) is conducting the 9th NBCC Mission Conference at Town Baptist Church, Koloriang town from 1st to 3rd of October. In the conference, the speaker will be Rev. Changha Chippo, General Secretary of NBCC.
Mega dam will submerge Pasighat town, claims Society
PASIGHAT, Sept 27: Pasighat Citizens Welfare Society (APWS) claimed that according to the inundation map report of the Jaypee and NHPC of both the Siang and Dibang projects, Pasigaht town and its adjoining villages including entire Mebo area, `D' Ering Wildlife sanctuary and Pasighat Reserved Forest will be under complete submergence of flood in case of dam breakage.
Stating that historic town Pasighat is on the verge of extinction, the Society further said as per the MOU signed, neither the Govt. nor the power developer Jaypee will be responsible for loss of lives and properties.
The PCWS asserted that the dam construction on the Siang rivers at Pongging nearly 12 km far off Pasighat cannot be allowed until and unless there is clear cut disclosure of Govt. policy and initiatives towards safety and security of the people of downstream Pasighat.
Since Pasighat is located in Siang River bed, the citizens who experienced worst ever flood in 2000 are living in constant fear of flood even in case of normal rise of flood water, Society said. It further said that ‘40,000 mw mega dam being built in Tsanglo river in China’ and the proposed 2700 MW Siang dam on the same river threatening the existence of downstream people are at all not appreciable.
Meanwhile, reacting to the news items issued by Land Owner Union, Society said
that the union only raised voices for themselves to get benefit of land compensation
without a logical concept to the grievances of majority down stream people. They
are also dwellers of Pasighat and cannot play with the sentiments of the people with
their infamous pro-
The Society further said said authorities should prepare to cancel MoU for Lower Siang Hydro Electric Power Project as the development cannot take place at the risk of live and properties and without a transparent and convincing dialogues and initiative by the Govts both at the centre and the state.
The Society also decided to organized a public referendum rally on Oct 12 to have
a debate and discussion on the proposed 2700 mw mega dam on Siang river and appealed
all the forums, NGOS, Unions, Associations, resources persons and citizens to attend
it. It said democratic voice of citizens are not anti-
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Treasury net software to bring transparency in fiscal transaction
ITANAGAR Sept 27: The department of Accounts and Treasuries and NIC Arunachal Pradesh State Unit organized a one day workshop on Treasury Net which deals to improve the existing treasury Accounting System of the State.
It is a web-
Minister Finance, Setong Sena attended the programme as chief guest. Pointing out that present computerized system in Itanagar as well as Naharlagun Treasury do not have any interface facilities with other departments, Sena said the new treasury net software developed by the NIC has the facilities of easy accessible by all departments and budget monitoring system.
The minister said the purpose of the software project is to achieve transparency
in the process of estimation, allocation, monitoring of budget and fiscal transaction.
The treasury net software is being developed for implementing in all treasuries and
sub-
Earlier, the Commissioner Finance Swati Sharma in her speech highlighted the significance
of modern day technology and e-
She further said that the details related to GPF accounts are already computerized.
The use of treasury net software would take the state one step further to the State
governments pursuit towards e-
SIO Y Junu Singh in his keynote address gave a brief report on treasury net in Arunachal Pradesh and its significance.
The programme was attended by Director Finance, all HODs, special invitees, participants and mediapersons. DIPR
PASIGHAT, Sept 27: Renowned social worker and Mirsam ASM Bodam Koyu has expired this morning at a hospital, Dibrugarh today.
He was 47 and 3rd son of Lt. Tumpak Koyu and brother of Ganesh Koyu IAS, Kaling Koyu DDI, Ainstin Koyu, CO and Botem Koyu, teacher.
Late Koyu is survived by his wife, two daughters and four brothers. He was brought to Pasighat this morning and people of nearby areas, relatives, kids and kin, well wishers mourned his death and thronged his resident to pay last respect to the departed soul.
In their Condolence messages, the Home Minister Tako Dabi and Education Minister
Bosiram Siram deeply mourned the premature death of Late Bodam Koyu. Both the ministers
said with the demise of Bodam Koyu, they have lost one experienced, sincere and dedicated
social worker-
Meanwhile, Galo Welfare Society, East Siang district unit president Takir Kakki expressed deep shock at the death of late Koyu. Remembering contribution of the Bodam Koyu as social worker, DIPRO Onyok Pertin said, I personally knew him, he was a friend for all. Sudden demise of Bodam Koyu is a irreparable loss to Pasighatians, he said. Pertin prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul and conveyed deep sense of condolence to the bereaved family.
The DC Onit Panyang, DCC President T. Padung, BCC President Tobuk Dai, DYC President Okom Tamuk, ABK(East Siang) President Okom Yosung, Otik Pertin, Adum Dai and Odang Moyong local leaders also expressed shock over the sudden demise and prayed Almighty God for his eternal rest, peace in the heavenly abode. DIPRO
Meanwhile, The Adi Baane Kebang, East Siang Unit President cum ZPM Bogong Anchal
Block Okom Yosung deeply mourned the untimely demise of Late Bodam Koyu, ASM of Pasighat,
Mirsam-
He prayed almighty god for the eternal peace of the departed soul and give enough strength to the bereaved family members to bear the irreparable loss.
He was as sincere and dedicated Panchayat Leaders of Bogong Anchal Block.
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: Pointing out the media report of unending probationary period
of SIC SP M S Chauhan and his alleged dubious role in the capacity of SIC head, Nationalist
Congress Party, Arunachal Pradesh unit today questioned -
Expressing surprise over the closing of departmental enquiry against Chauhan by then home minister Jarbom Gamlin on flimsy ground that the charges were superficial in nature, the NCP said Gamlin, presently holding the post of Power, should come out openly and explain to the public why in the capacity of being the home minister during that period of time, he tried to shield the police officer in spite of his questionable records.
The NCP demanded a fresh SIC team to unravel the truth behind the ‘questionable nexus between M S Chauhan and Jarbom Gamlin.’
AAF delegation calls on CM, places demands
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: At a time when Toko Teji is making waves in national level, Arunachal
Artistes Forum (AAF) has highlighted the pitiable condition of the artists of this
state. With no encouragement from government agencies artistes of Arunachal always
face tough task of sustaining their life in today’s competitive world. The step-
With a view to revive the dying art and culture section, members of AAF lead by chairman
Nabam Isser meet chief minister Dorjee Khandu and placed four point memorandum. Later
in a press briefing held at Hotel Arun Subansiri, AAF Chairman Nabam Isser regretted
the fact that no legislator ever raises issues about artistes in the assembly. “‘We
have appealed the CM to raise issue in the favour of artistes in the next assembly
session. Such steps would boast the moral of artists,” says Isser. Talking about
the recently concluded Nyishi Idol-
General Secretary AAF Kipa Robniang regretted that the forum should have been established earlier since the inception of the State in the year 1972. Saying that the artistes play a very important role in every occasion by making it lively with their performances, Robniang maintained that the state government is not giving any importance to the artists.
Robnaing informed that in its memorandum, AAF has demanded for its office building
at the Capital Complex. Demanded for an Inter tribe festival to be organized under
the banner of AAF, it claimed that Arunachal with its vast culture would try to unite
with every tribe through this festival. The forum has also demanded for the implementation
of honorarium to the yesteryear artists in the line of GB’s and HGB’s. Claiming that
the whole state has no auditorium or cultural hall for cultural activities except
for the Siddharta Hall at Itanagar which is always busy depriving others, the forum
has demanded for the construction of a Multipurpose Cultural Complex. The CM has
assured to look into it and hope for his cooperation in the near future, Robniang
added. Also speaking during the press meet, AAF vice-
Meanwhile, AAF has also appealed everyone to vote for Toko Teji for making him the
winner of India’s Got Talent Khoj-
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: Demand for issuing ration cards to poor workers and opening separate fair price shops/cooperatives for working class of the state were some of the main resolutions adopted in the meeting of Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) yesterday.
The meeting which was chaired by Parliamentary secretary cum president INTUC, Padi Richo, decided to intervene into the matter of illegal appointments, misuse of Govt. properties, mis framing of labour seniority list by various departments besides formation of district and block unit INTUC, start sites visit of government, semi government, private organizations, big and small scale industries from next month and mobilization of INTUC activities in the entire state.
The meeting lauded the state Government for enhancing wages of casual workers and APB&OCWWB chairman Jalley Sonam for encouraging workers for registering their names in the Board to avail various benefits from the Board.
Dirang LAMPS ensures availability of PDS items at people’s doorsteps
DIRANG, Sept 27: To deliver PDS items at the door steps of villagers of Khelong and
Mandalaphu-
Earlier, a similar mobile fair price shop had been launched at Senge and Nyokmadung
villages that proved highly popular with local people. The idea behind this exercise
is to deliver essential PDS items including rice, sugar and salt to inhabitants of
remote and far-
Speaking on the occasion, Mandalaphudung and Khelong ASM Dorjee Tsering said that with the start of this mobile FPS, poor villagers of his anchal segment had indeed got relief from coming down to Dirang town, which was at a distance of 60 kms to collect their monthly ration items. ‘The exercise has thus saved time and money of about 300 families of these villages’, he explained. Further, the ASM expressed his gratitude to local MLA Phurpa Tsering for keeping his commitment to ensure delivery of PDS items at the door steps of villagers of far flunged areas. Dirang LAMPS managing director M P Prathapan informed that all far flung villages under Dirang and Thembang Circles would also be soon covered with mobile FPS in a phased manner to ensure easy availability of PDS items at the doorsteps of people. He also thanked all public leaders, administrative officers of the circlce and villagers for extending their whole hearted support for the successful exercise.
ITANAGAR, Sept 27: Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee condemned the Nationalist Youth Congress (NYC) for demanding resignation of Chief Minister and Power Minister on moral ground in regard to PDS scam.
The name of both CM and Power minister were not in the list of 96 accused in the PDS sam, if any one of their relatives were involved in the scam, the name of the ministers should not be dragged unnecessarily, the APCC said. The demand by the NYC does not carry any meaning; rather it is just to gain cheap political mileage, the party said and added that there is no question of resignation of the both the ministers. The party further said that question of resignation of MLAs also does not arise before they are convicted by the HC. It is HC to decide whether to hand over the PDS case to CBI or any other agency as the HC has been investigation the case through SIT, the APCC added.
AIMSU welcome AASU stand on big dam
TINSUKIA, Sept 27: All Idu Mishmi Students Union (AIMSU) today welcomed All Assam Students Union (AASU) for coming out against large dams proposed in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
AASU has been recently campaigning against large dams in Arunachal raising downstream concerns of Assam.
In a meeting held today at Tinsukia between AIMSU and Tinsukia District Students Union of AASU, AIMSU Secretary Rajiv Mihu said, "We are happy that AASU has finally begun its tirade against large dams."
Calling for putting up joint resistance between the two union, AASU Information and Publicity Secretary, Pullok Chetia said, "We are with AIMSU and Idu Mishmi people in their fight against large dams proposed in Dibang Valley."
He rubbished the claim recently made by Arunachal MP Takam Sanjoy who said that there are no downstream impacts in Assam. Expressing solidarity with AASU on downstream concerns, AIMSU said, "Almost all of Lower Dibang Valley district is downstream area of Dibang Multipurpose Project. If Sanjoy is ignoring the downstream impacts in Assam, then he is also ignoring the downstream impacts in Arunachal."
Condemning the many recent statements of Arunachali politicians terming people opposing
large dams as 'anti Arunachal' and ‘anti-
"Fighting for our right own rights is not being anti national or anti Arunachal, but it's a right in itself, added Mihu.
Five member AIMSU delegates to Assam were accompanied by advisor Rezina Mihu and Assistant Secretary Mata Mikhu.
Natives Vs Non-
By Nani Bath
The state government’s decision to grant Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC)
to some non-
It is difficult to ascertain the reasons as to why the PRCs were granted by the Government
of Arunachal Pradesh to those categories of people who are not considered as the
natives of any district of Arunachal Pradesh. If government spokesman is to be believed,
the basis for granting of PRCs is a ‘standing order’ from the Supreme Court of India.
However, many look to each other in askance with a question: where is the Order?
Many also question the government as to why no review petition was filled in the
Supreme Court if the Order was actually passed. Where is the curative petition? The
issue of granting PRC to non-
My reading of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 has given me to understand
that it is within the legal jurisdiction of the local government (the term used in
the Regulation) to sanction grant of PRC to non-
Policy of the Government of India is not without fallacy either. The Government of
India has been following ‘guided policy’ towards Arunachal Pradesh since inception.
It was guided by the geo-
Pt. Nehru’s desire that “people should develop along the lines of their own genius”
did not last long. Presence of large number of Indian Army and systematic induction
of teachers from Hindi heartland had direct or indirect influence over the population
of Arunachal Pradesh to adopt the culture of mainland India. It is on record that
Indira Gandhi appealed to the Ramakrishna Mission in 1969 to set up its mission in
the NEFA to ‘Hinduize’ the tribal societies. Both Smt. Indira Gandhi and her father
Pt. Nehru did have antipathy towards Christian Missionaries because of their “proselytizing
instilled separatist’s tendencies”. During the Prime Ministership of Narashima Rao
efforts were made more than once to ‘lift’ Inner Line Regulation considering it as
a deterrent in economic development of three Inner-
A year after invasion, China guaranteed the protection of Tibet’s religious and cultural traditions. It was agreed that the Dalai Lama can remain in office and Tibetan religious customs and institutions can be preserved. The promise was never kept and by 1959 Tibet had lost its cultural and ethnic uniqueness. There are reportedly 8 million Han Chinese as against 6 million Tibetans in Tibet today.
Pt. Nehru envisaged five principles for tribal development in the fifties. One of
the principles is: “Tribal rights over land and forests should be respected”. If
the Government of India and Arunachal government (both run by same party) fail to
recognize tribal way of life and their right over land and forests, people of Arunachal
Pradesh would be compelled to draw a corollary between Chinese policy in Tibet and
the policy of Government of India in Arunachal Pradesh. The granting of PRCs to non-
The Government of India, by its own admission, had declared Arunachal Pradesh to
be cent percent tribal state. In the Statement of Objects and Reasons added to Constitution
83rd amendment Act, 2000, it was noted that “Arunachal Pradesh is a State inhabited
fully by indigenous tribal people. The Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 and
the Chin Hills Regulations, 1896 provide special protection and safeguard for the
peaceful existence of indigenous tribal people of Arunachal Pradesh. Only the indigenous
tribal people are allowed to participate in the democratic process”. The Central
government, I believe, had gone an extra mile by providing us with an extra legal
protection-
Land and natural resources are managed as per customary laws, being backed by Assam Frontier (Administration of Justice) Regulation, 1945. It is the village authorities/tribal councils that decide who and how the land is to be owned and cultivated. Moreover, the ILO Convention 107 of 1957 which was replaced by ILO Convention 169 of 1989 provides sufficient safeguards to the indigenous people.
We should not be concerned only about recent decision of the government to grant
of PRCs to non-
Many organizations blame the present government for protecting its own interests rather than protecting the interests of the governed. Some even point fingers at the Chief Secretary, which may not be altogether right but I also have a feeling that Mr Tabom being a responsible native of the land should have actively influenced the government against taking such step. Government’s decision may not again be altogether wrong but it needs to have a comprehensive policy regarding granting of PRCs or APST status. APST status cannot just be granted to the Mishing of Siang as Mr. Apang wanted or Tibetans of Siyo village cannot be recognized as Arunachalees because Dorjee Khandu or Thupten Tempa desired. So we need to have a reliable policy not only to meet present requirements but also for future references. Mishings and Karbis may also have a point.
Native Arunachalees hope that the State government is not sailing in the same boat with the Central government with an aim to assimilate Arunachalees’ culture with mainstream India by diluting the population composition. A message for the leaders of (or future leaders) of the state: Laldenga, the founder of Mizo National Front and former Mizoram Chief Minister, had once demanded for inclusion of Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873 under the ambit of 9th Schedule of the Constitution of India to avoid legal scrutiny. (The author can be contacted at nanibath@ rediffmail.com.)
Society rues deplorable condition of Pasighat township
PASIGHAT, Sept 27: The Pasighat Citizens Welfare Society (PCWS) expressed serious concern over the present condition of Pasighat Township due lack of proper infrastructure development.
Pointing out its 7-
Expressing resentment over the present deplorable condition of township road, the Society said that there is also acute shortage of drinking water in Sawmill area, bus station area, S.S. Mission, Airfield and Muriline under Pasighat Township.
Alleging that Govt. has neglected maintenance of the street lights within Pasighat township, the Society further appealed the electrical department to take immediate steps for installation of street lights for the welfare of the citizens.
It also strongly demand for setting up a police check post at Oyan (Kemi) on NH52 to strictly check entry of unauthorized persons or vehicles from outside Arunachal. It further demanded deployment of security to safeguard Raneghat bridge on both sides of the banks and also adopt emergency preventive measures on any unprecedented flash flood on river Siang from the upstream mega dam.
The PCWS further taking concern over the illegal encroachment of government land by different individuals and the adamant attitude of the District administration on the issue claimed that the Bogong Banggo (Balek group) people donated 64,432 acres of land to Govt. for development not for individual purpose. The Govt. must conduct eviction drive and protect the govt. land immediately, it demanded. However, the Society called for mass participation in the proposed centenary celebration of the Pasighat township.
Meanwhile, Bogong Anchal Block, ZPM Okom Yosung in a separate release also expressed concerned over the road condition of Pasighat Township.
He said that Pasighat is the oldest town of state and is celebrating its Centenary on 14th January,2011. In this long 100 years Pasighat has not emerged as fully developed town in terms of all round development.
The present road conditions of Pasighat Townships are in a sorry state. The entire
roads of Pasighat like JNC Campus, GTC, roads, adjoining villages like Mirku, Mirsam,
Diking, Forest Colony, Upper & Lower Banskota, SS Mission, APP Colony, IGJHS School,
DEM HS School, Pasighat -
He further alleged that the maintenance works carried out on the said roads do not last long due to lack of proper road carpeting and drainage system. Mere road maintenance will not serve the purpose until and unless proper drainage system is taken care of, he added.
Yosung also stated that, UD Department had already completed the tender procedures, and the allotted amount of Rs.5.00 Crore for Pasighat network roads should be expeditiously and judiciously utilized without further delay.
He also appealed all the citizen of Pasighat to abide by the DC order regarding stray cattle to avert vehicular accident and unhygienic atmosphere within the Pasighat Township.
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