September 23
News Impact
Former MP writes to CM on highway land compensation issue
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: Former Lok Sabha MP Takam Sanjoy has requested Chief Minister Nabam Tuki to initiate prompt action to do justice to hundreds of tribal land owners who are losing their allotted land for construction of National Highways from Banderdewa to Itanagar in addition to heavy premiums and revenues already paid to the state exchequer.
In a letter to the CM, Sanjoy stated that for the past few months, the Capital Administration
has been assessing land required for construction of 4-
No proper assessment of compensation has been made except building structures etc. in the absence of proper directive by the State Govt, because all land allottees are local tribals’ and the RR and Land Compensation Amendment Act of 2013 should apply to enable tribal land owners to get atleast the minimum compensation against acquired land for the Highways.
If no proper and urgent step is taken, it may invite litigation in future. Justice has to be given even if no buildings are standing. The pretext of land allotment being "Lease for 40 years" etc. is no excuse for the Govt. he said.
Claiming that the matter was also brought to the notice of the Chief Secretary, Sanjoy further stated that moreover, state government is not incurring a single penny for the compensation as the onus of sanctioning and paying the required compensation for such land acquired remains with Govt. of India.
‘Our academic careers at stake’, says SUN
NERIST students take out peace rally
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: The Students Union of NERIST (SUN) today took out a peace rally
in protest against the non-
‘Owing to dilly-
Stating that students have been suffering due to NEA issues since last 3 years, the release said all appeals made to NEA and authority to resolve the crisis fell into deaf ears.
“Our mid-
Enough has been suffered by the students of the NERIST due to conflicts between NEA and the authority, he said.
AAPSU condemns strike at NERIST
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) today strongly condemned
ongoing indefinite strike of NERIST Employees’ Association since 3rd September saying
that it adversely affecting the academic and conducive atmosphere of the institute.
AAPSU president Kamta Lapung in a statement today said that due to ongoing indefinite
agitation of the employees association various departments under the institute such
as laboratories, workshops, libraries, academic, training and placement chamber,
store and chamber remained closed. AAPSU president also added that the students
had to postpone the mid-
IBC & DoKA hold joint meeting at New Delhi
NEW DELHI, Sept 22: A joint meeting of International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and Department of Karmik & Adhyatmik (DoKA), Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh was held at New Delhi today. The meeting presided over by Jambey Wangdi, Chairman, DoKA was attended by Ven Lama Lobsang, Vice President, World Fellowship of Buddhist and MLAs Japu Deru, Kumsi Sidisow, Jambey Tashi & Passang D. Sona, Kishore Thukral, Executive Director, Communications, IBC & Ashok Wangdi, IBC Project & Planning and other officers.
A study tour to South Asian countries as well as cultural exchange programmes in conformity with Look East Policy was agreed upon in the meeting. It was also mentioned that visit by prominent world Buddhist scholars to Arunachal probably in the month of November 2014 shall be organised under the umbrella of International Buddhist Confederation.
On suggestion of Ven Lama Lobsang, the meeting decided to organize a Medical Camp in Tawang inviting super specialists from AIIMS, New Delhi. Tentative date has been fixed for the month of November next. Development of Buddhist circuit in the Himalayan region was also discussed in order to boost the tourism industry.
Women empowerment key to prosperous society: APSCW
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: In order to reach and connect with the rural women, the Arunachal
Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) in collaboration with the Chandan Women
Welfare Society (CWWS), an affiliated body of APWWS conducted one-
In her keynote address APSCW Chairperson Gumri Ringu said that the women empowerment is key foundation for the prosperous and healthy society. She spoke about the various women friendly laws enacted by the Govt. to protect women from the atrocity. Ringu also said that women need to equip themselves with various and latest laws in order to fight against the injustice and atrocity against them. However, she added that women should not misuse the law and machinery which has been established by the govt. for the greater interest of women. She appreciated the state govt. decision for establishing women police stations in various district headquarter.
Speaking on the occasion, Wakka circle ZPM, Matpho Kolong appreciated the chairperson Ringu for organizing such programme in the remote area for the first time. He highlighted about the various problems faced by the women in the remote area adding that trafficking is due to poverty, illiteracy and lack of knowledge about the law.
He further informed that opium cultivation has drastically reduced in recent time due to active participation of women and district administration. But still, some persons are found to cultivate opium in few pockets. In order to carve the opium cultivation, the alternative sustainable source in the form of agriculture and horticulture cultivation should be encouraged, he said.
The CDPO of the area K T Tungkhang informed that till late 12 cases of Domestic Violence has been received and that they have intervened in the case. She mentioned that in some extent the polygamy is also responsible for domestic violence.
The APSCW Legal Advisor, Kani Nada Maling highlighted about the PWDV Act-
The APSCW Member Secretary, Yame Higio highlighted about the powers and functions of the APSCW. The APWWS Gen. Secy. Samnem Ngemu Lego spoke about the functioning of NGO and background of APWWS and its movement to eradicate the social evil and empowerment of women in the state, while, APWWS treasurer Dipti Bengia Tadar spoke on the importance of girl education, health and hygiene.
Later in an interaction session it has been observed that the main cause of trafficking is due to illiteracy and poverty. Later, in the day, the APSCW team met District Administration, Police and the accused of the recent child trafficking case.
APSCW Chairperson hailed the district and police department for promp action in tackling the child trafficking case and appealed them to extend cooperation in near future in women and children related cases.
Circe Officer of Wakka Circle, RK Rai, Panchayat leaders, Asstant. Commandant of
CRPF Sunil Kumar, ex-
Official team inspects development projects in Yachuli
ZIRO, Sept 22: The Deputy Commissioner Lower Subansiri Krishna Mohan Uppu along with
ADC Tapasya Raghav, CO Yachuli, CO Pistana, HoDs & Gaon Buras conducted inspection
of Govt. schools, PHCs, Fair Price Shops, development projects in Joram, Jara, Tili,
Talo, Neelam & Deed of Yachuli Sub-
The DC expressed his satisfaction on construction of Joram-
During the visit, most of the school Principals expressed their concern regarding
non-
The DC directed the DDSE, Ziro to take necessary action against the concerned mid day meal contractor for the lapses. He advised the DDSE to utilize computer operators provided to the block & panchayats for periodic imparting of basic computer education to the children. He also advised the headmasters/principals to make available separate toilet facilities for girls, organize social service in and around the school premises & toilets, motivate children to ensure high enrolment ratios and also urged the teachers to lay special emphasis on English & computer education.
ADC Raghav suggested the principals/head masters of schools to request local PRIs to cater to minor facilities to the school.
The Goan buras and people of Neelam village expressed their dismayed over the closure of the school four months ago by giving a closure report to concerned authority despite availability of children in Neelam village.
The DC assured to take strict action against the concerned teachers for giving such
report and ensure early re-
The DC also assured to look into the absentee staff of PHC Talo as only a single dresser out of 12 medical staff was found present during the visit.
The Gaon buras of the concerned villages expressed their dismay over the lack of availability of PDS items in the fair price shops and it was also found that most of the shops were shut and the registers were not duly maintained especially for SK oil during the inspection. The DF&CSO was directed to submit a detailed report within a week for further necessary action.
Meanwhile, responding to a memorandum submitted by the people of Deed, the DC said that the proposal for Staff & infrastructure development submitted to the government earlier in regard to Deed circle will be pursued for early solution.
Later the DC inspected the proposed site for creation of circle office & also visited the PHC & senior secondary school. He advised the PRIs & public to focus developmental aspect. DIPRO
DC expresses disappointment over bank performance
ROING, Sept 22: The District Level Review Committee, District Consultative Committee and District Level Security Committee Meeting of Lead Bank for the quarter ended June 2014 was held at Roing today.
Chairing the meeting Deputy Commissioner Shiv Kumar expressed disappointment with the performance of the banks as there was no improvement in the Credit: Deposit Ratio as compared to last quarter ended.
He asked the bankers to take up measures to improve the Credit: Deposit Ratio and credit more loans to the customers. He asked the bankers to jointly organize financial awareness campaign at Roing in the month of October along with the line departments, so that the people may come to know about the credit/loans provided by the banks. He also asked the HDFC Branch Manager to take up more schemes under priority sectors as the Bank has shown negligence in the implementation of scheme under priority sectors like agriculture, industries, services and crop loans.
While reviewing implementation of various schemes like PMEGP, SHG, KCC, SRLM etc.,
the chairman has asked the selection board to accept only viable project under PMEGP
as most of the beneficiaries mis-
In regard to Security Arrangement of the Banks, Rajneesh Gupta, Superintendent of police asked the bankers to compulsorily put CCTV camera in every ATMs and also within office premises. Raja Linggi, Anchal Chairperson, Roing Block requested the bankers to provide loan for the improvement of Anchal Samiti Market at Roing and also not to deny loans to the genuine traders/businessman of the area.
Earlier, Chief Manager (Lead Bank) S C Chanda informed that the purpose of the meeting was to review and to take stock of the implementation of various developmental schemes under the Lead Bank Scheme as at the end of June 2014.
SBI Roing,Chief Manager R Hussain informed that the bank has shortage of staffs due to which it is unable to deal with credit link schemes and also informed that present building is very congested. Branch Managers of various Banks viz. APSCAB Roing & Dambuk, HDFC, APRB, PD DRDA, ADTH, DAO incharge, EO (Fishery) of BDO Office Roing also participated in the meeting. DIPRO
Review meeting on project implementation held
CHANGLANG, Sept 22: Changlang Deputy Commissioner Chanchal Yadav conducted a review
meeting of all the on-
Terming the month as a beginning of works season in the district, Deputy Commissioner asked all the executing agencies to prepare road map for the next six months. Further DC urged them to take up every scheme as a mission and make optimum utilization of the short working period to ensure completion of all the ongoing projects within stipulated time.
She assured full co-
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Panyor FC and Biryani XI enter final of Veterans Cup Football tournament
ITANAGAR, Sep 22: Panyor FC and Biryani XI have booked their place in the final of
ongoing Veterans Cup football tournament being held at Yazali. In the first semi-
In the second semifinal Panyor FC thrashed MLA XI by huge margin of 7-
ZCC &I suggests traders to install CCTV camera
From a Correspondent
ZIRO, Sept 22: Keeping in view the recent incident of attack and looting case of Joram Wine Shop, the Ziro Chambers of Commerce & Industries (ZCC&I) in a meeting held here today suggested all the shopkeepers and traders of twin township of Old Ziro and Hapoli to install CCTV in their shop premises. This was informed by Tailyang Sambyo, secretary ZCC&I.
While appreciating Ziro police for successfully cracking the wine shop attack case, the ZCC&I appealed them to keep its spirit up for the protection of general public, especially the business community in twin township. Active presence of police personnel will bring back the lost confidence of the people and generate feeling of more safe and secure, Sambyo added.
Govt aware of AdiSU demand on L/Siang
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: Taking note of the reported 12 hours East Siang district bandh
proposed by Adi Students Union (AdiSU) on 25th September to press their demands for
exclusion of some Adi villages of East Siang from the Lower Siang district and settlement
of boundary between the two districts, the Chief secretary in a statement today
said that state Govt is aware of the issue and contemplating to constitute a Committee
to hear all the concerned and suggest to the Govt for appropriate decision and if
necessary, amendment to the District Re-
Further, the state Govt considers that launching of any kind of agitation on the subject at this stage, may not be in the interest of public, the statement said.
Results declared
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: The re-
Forum reacts against Forum’s statement
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: Reacting to Arunachal Block Education Officers Forum (ABEOF) statement in which it claimed that demand for cancellation of BEOs across the state is baseless, Arunachal RTI Activists Forum today said that it has enough evidence accessed through RTI to substantiate its demand. ARTIAF stated that former Education Commissioner Hage Khoda has clearly mentioned in its vide circular no ED/2/519/2008/ dated 25th August 2010 banning further appointments of BEOs adding that there were already more than 100 teachers against 32 sanctioned posts. It also added that notification of education commissioner vide no ED/2/15/2010 dated 13th March 2012 had laid down the conditions for appointment of BEOs. RTI forum further reiterated its claim that appointment of currents BEOs are complete violation of the guidelines as 15 years service experience as junior teacher is need to be nominated for the said post.
RGU to contribute for flood affected J & K people
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: Expressing solidarity with the flood-
Org claims illegal timber operation at Kolaptukar
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: The Development Coordination Committee Dollungmukh today claimed that illegal timber operation is allegedly going on at Dollungmukh. In a letter addressed to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, the committee claimed that M/s Mother Lumber Industry is illegally operating the timber by felling trees in and around Dollungmukh circle without prior permission from the department.
BJP launches bye-
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: A team of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Arunachal Pradesh today
kick started the bye-
Addressing the gathering of large numbers of party supporters on the occasion, State BJP president Tai Tagak, while focusing “Nai Souch Nai Umeed” aur “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”, called for peace and good governance in the state.
He said BJP is ready to take up all development initiatives and do justice to the people of trouble torn Longding, Tirap and Changlang districts. The plentiful God gifted natural resources in this part of state can be harnessed to generate employment opportunities for the youths of these districts, he said adding people here are befooled and victimized in the vote bank politics.
The rally was addressed among others by MLA Tesam Pongte, Campaign Chairman, Somchum Ngemu, BJP candidate, Rongnai Maham, State General secretary, Dominic Tadar, State President, Mahila Morcha, Padmeswari Jamoh besides host of senior BJP leaders of Longding and neighbor districts. The President appealed Kanubari people to judge the time and candidate who can deliver. The Speakers called upon the people to remain alert and be ware of Congress befooling them again and work hard to elect BJP candidate Rongnai Maham, according to an BJP release.
Coordination meeting held
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: The coordination meeting of the Gangte Panchayat was held on September 20 last at village community hall, Balapu. It was attended by PRI leaders, GBs, representatives from Gangte Panchayat Employees Forum (GPEF), Gangte Panchayat Youth Welfare Association, village youth organizations, intellectuals and various HoDs of Gangte Panchayat to discuss problems and developmental issues pertaining to Gangte Panchayat.
Speaking on the occasion, ASM Gangte Panchayat Tana Mariam advised all the people present to coordinate and to work in unison for successful implementation of any schemes and for all round development of the panchayat. She also exhorted all the govt. employees posted in Gangte Panchayat to rededicate themselves to their duties and work sincerely for public interest.
She appealed all concern to create suitable working environment and support govt. staff without hindering their works.
During the meeting, all the participants requested the PRI leaders of the Panchayat to conduct Gram Sabha meeting from time to time in order to access various development activities and to hear the public grievances.
Firm alleged of irregularity
ITANAGAR, Sept 22: The Consumers of Upper Siang district have alleged M/S Siang MPCS Limited, Yingkiong, of indulging in irregularity in the supply of PDS items.
Claiming that the firm has not supplied PDS items as per the govt allocation since April 2012 to July 2014, the consumers of Upper Siang district have sought appropriate action against the proprietor of the firm.
The wholesale nominee cum carriage contractor is found to be defaulter in maintaining
the buffer stock as well as FPS wise monthly sub-
AESDSU carries out ILP checking drive
PASIGHAT, Sept 22: All East Siang District Students’ Union has again launched a ILP checking drive in the township of Pasighat and its adjoining areas from today.
Altogether, 28 ILP violators were detected by the union along NH-
The union said that despite three checking points at Ruksin, Kemi and 2 Mile along
Pasighat-
3 day in-
DAPORIJO, Sept 22: The 3 day in-
Addressing the teachers present, DC said that teaching should be considered as a service and not just a profession by the teachers, as they play a vital role in shaping the character and future of the students. He also stressed on the importance of attending training programmes by the teachers to keep their knowledge and teaching techniques updated. He gave due emphasis on the importance of development in the education and health sector, stating that provision of quality education can bring about changes and development in the state.
Principal, DIET Biren Dutta too spoke on the occasion stating that the training was being conducted to improve and increase the professional ability of the teachers through enhancement of their knowledge, skill and attitude. DIPRO
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Improve the roads
Dear Editor,
The issue at hand is whether government should spend more money on improving roads and highways rather than improving public transport. In my view government should spend money on improving roads and highways. This is because it is only through better roads we will be having better transportation.
If the roads are in bad condition, transportation gets affected too.
If mobility of vehicles is affected other areas like business also gets affected. Consider a vehicle carrying goods which are to be sold in other area. If it can’t reach the place in time we will be losing the market share. So for any country building good roads should be priority.
Another reason why I think government should consider improving roads and highways is connectivity.
If your town/city is better connected, there are better chances of companies being setup which in turn will benefit the people in form of jobs.
Finally, I think setting up good roads and highways is important because without roads there is no point in improving transportation.
For example there is no point in travelling in good vehicle on bad road or highway. Further it will lessen the performance of vehicle.
We will feel comfortable even in normal vehicle if the road is good. Improving road conditions should be first step. And then we can consider improving transportation facilities.
Yours,
Miss.Tunu Mugli
Ramakrishna Mission Hospital, Itanagar
Unemployment problem in Arunachal
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned Authorities towards unemployment problem in the state. As per the data collected from the employment exchange office, there are lots of educated youths who have registered their names as unemployed in the state. However, the number of unemployed will increase, if we include the educated unemployed youths from rural area of the state too as they are yet to register their names in employment exchange office.
Unemployment is a serious problem in our state. Lack of industries, vocational/skill development training institutes, and absence of government policies are some of the reasons which lead to growing number of unemployed youths.
Now due to absence of job opportunities; unemployed youths are involving in unwanted
activities which subsequently create law and order problem for the society. We cannot
blame the government alone for lack of employment opportunities in govt. sectors,
but the govt. must take up serious steps to help the unemployment youths to launch
self-
If the unemployment problem is not tackled well then, the unemployed youths will go for negative activities like, drug addiction, suicides, the unrest& disorder. Beside this, also frustration will increase in the society.
Therefore, the duty of the government should make every possible effort to solve unemployment problem if not, the state will face serious problem in the near future.
Yours,
Topan Rimo
M.A Mass Comm
Rajiv Gandhi University
Breach of trust
Dear Editor,
In reference to the alleged leakage of General Studies paper-
At the first place, when this leakage episode was highlighted before the commission
by some candidates, the Commission should have immediately announced for the cancellation
of the GS Paper-
The Commission itself has to be blamed for the ongoing protest and outpour of criticisms it is receiving from various quarters as it has failed to give right decision and provide mechanism to redress the problem when it was approached.
On the other hand, rights of the candidates should be kept in mind by all the concerned parties related with APPSCCE (Mains) 2014, dispute.
Many candidates like me, have sacrificed many things and toiled day and night for the preparation of the examination for the last ten months or so.
Also each paper requires lot of attention, hard work, concentration and mental preparation while attempting in the answer sheets.
So, the paper like General English, Essay, General Studies paper-
Apart from the Commission’s internal enquiry panel, external independent enquiry committee would be a welcome step which would atleast restores faith in Commission’s conduct for the time being. At the same time, if the Commission fails to discharge it’s duties and responsibilities, Government of Arunachal Pradesh should not hesitate to endorse other competent authorities to take over the responsibilities of conducting the rest of the examination in the interest of the candidates and his/her family members. Examinations should go side by side with the enquiry. Delay in conducting exams will not only put the candidates back to square one but also already degrading reputation of the Commission and its members beyond repair.
Yours,
A Candidate
Peace halted
Dear Editor,
The regular unprecedented incidents such as robbery, rapes, murder that’s rocking
our once peaceful state has deeply saddened the hearts of many. The voice that
once used to echo parallel seems to be echoing from different zones but only few
seems to be totally concerned about reminding me about the famous quote by Hubert
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Calculation says that the trending ‘Culture of Crime’ one day might surpass the ‘Culture of growing Unions & Associations’ in our state. And it’s not a far; when both the culture will join hands together, making our state a hell.
The criminals committing the crimes, the so called Unions & Associations tormenting the common denizens with bandh calls and strikes, and our Law makers will be seen playing the roles in the movie ‘Peace halt in A.P’.
The development phase of the state is still “far off dreams” from all the angles,
and along the increasing people’s perceptions diverting towards the wrong direction,
it seems the developments have already been chopped-
But on a Positive note; The recent steps formatted by the State Law makers & the Law regulators, to erase the increasing crime rates in the capital city is commendable, but unless it bears fruit of success, it will once again act like a futile attempt made to please the common denizens; reminding further, the good steps to be initiated should not be confined in the capital city alone, but it should be formulated in every district too.
Yours,
Gomi Maro
A serious thought
Dear Editor,
To understand the root of the cause of APPSCE fiasco, just compare the quality of the question paper with other state PSC, UPSC and central recruitment bodies in material terms. The APSC papers are just photo copied. There are no serial or hologram. Anyone could just photocopy it. How come the aspirants have allowed it for all these years ? I would suggest the commission to give it a serious thought.
Yours,
A citizen
Supply more water
Dear Editor,
I would like to highlight the fact that we are troubled by ”insufficient supply of
water” at P-
Yours,
M. Dirchi,
P-
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Proper garbage disposal has become matter of concern
Garbage disposal has become one of the serious issues plaguing the state capital. Due to increase in population massive waste product is being generated. However, city administration has failed to upgrade the infrastructure to meet the growing demand. It is seen that most of the time streets of capital are filled with garbage. The untimely disposal of garbage not only litters the road but also pose serious health hazards.
Even though garbage disposal is the prerogative of municipal council, the citizen also has to play their part. They should dispose the waste products only at the designated sites and don’t throw it randomly in the street. Schools should also educate children about need to maintain civic sense. In an encouraging sign, various colony and municipal wards have started to carry out clean drive movement in their respective areas. Recently residents of the ward no. 18 under Itanagar Municipal Council decided to construct dustbins in various locations for the proper disposal of waste materials. They also agreed to provide plastic dustbins to each and every household. Such initiative deserves round of applause from everyone.