August 14
Food crisis looming large in Anjaw
Floods threat Eastern Arunachal
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: Food crisis is looming large in remote Anjaw district following disruption in surface communication.
The main road connecting the district through Lohit remained blocked since August
8 due to recurring landslides triggered by heavy rainfall. Intra-
Road communication between Hawai and Hayuliang remained cut off since August 11, while Chaglongam Circle is cut off from the rest of the district since August 10.
Though the BRTF has deployed workers and machinery to clear road blockades, recurring and persistent landslides are hampering the restoration work.
The District Administration has directed the PWD and others to pull in resources for quick restoration of roads.
Anjaw Deputy Commissioner, Mamata Riba has urged the government for facilitating air dropping of food items, if the road remains blocked for another two days.
She appealed to all government employees, public and PRIs leaders to cooperate with road construction agencies for early restoration.
Crop damage reports are yet to be received with 21 Nallah, Nagas Nallah and Maipani areas being the worst affected.
Meanwhile, a sudden change of the Silluk River's course flooded Silluk village in East Siang district, damaging paddy fields, roads and vegetable gardens.
The high speed current of the river on August 10 washed away many domestic animals, including cattle, poultries and around 18 acres of paddy filed, informed the Silluk Intellectual Forum.
The Forum appealed to the state government for permanent flood protection measures, like construction of embankments to protect villages, like Ngopok, Kiyit, Borguli and Seram at downstream.
It also appealed for providing compensation to the flood affected people.
Further, Noa-
Local MLA Chow Zingnu Namchoom, accompanied by ZPM Mahajini Chowpoo and officials visited the flood affected area of Namsai constituency on Sunday morning and interacted with the affected people of Mengkeng Miri, Jenglai, Nongtaw Khamti villages. He assured to extend all possible assistance as per government norms.
He also advised the affected people to take all precautionary measures as per guidance of medical team to avoid outbreak of post flood epidemic.
The Deputy Commissioner, CO and ZPM, along with a team of officials visited the flood affected Lekang Gohain gaon, Dirak Miri, and Silatoo Kachari villages under Lekang Circle.
The DC distributed relief materials to the affected households at Lekang Gohain gaon. He appealed to the PRI members and GBs of the flood affected villages to extend help for timely shifting of all the households residing in endangered river bank areas and to keep close contact with the district administration.
He affirmed the villagers that there was no crunch of relief materials. The Deputy Commissioner stated that flood situation is improving in the district and there was no report of loss of life.
DK Memorial Badminton Championship ends
Gao for construction of badminton courts in all constituencies
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: State BJP President Tapir Gao appealed to the state government
to initiate steps to construct badminton courts in all the constituencies so that
even the ones living in far-
Attending the valedictory function of the 5th Dorjee Khandu Memorial State Open Badminton
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He said that the legislatures of the state should construct at least one badminton court in their respective constituencies from their local area development fund.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who was also present on the occasion exhorted the youths to be disciplined in life and keep on playing games and sports to stay fit.
Present on the occasion, among others, were Parliamentary Secretary for Sports and Youth Affairs, Nyamar Karbak, Arunachal State Badminton Association (ASBA) Vice President, Tame Phassang and Sports Authority of Arunachal Chairman, Bamang Tago.
More than 260 players from 18 districts participated in the championship, which was organized by the ASBA, in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs.
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High level committee inspects 12 PMGSY projects in East Kameng
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: Responding to the complaints lodged by the local people, a high level inspection team headed by its chairman cum Planning Secretary, Dr Joram Beda inspected at least 12 PMGSY projects in East Kameng district.
The team arrived at Seppa on August 8 and completed their inspection on August 12.
The inspected projects were Seppa-
Based on the public complaints that the quality of work was sub standard and payments were received without project completion, the Union Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) had instructed the state government to constitute a committee to ascertain the truth.
Accordingly, the state government had constituted a high-
During its four-
The committee will submit its report to the Chief Secretary soon.
Interestingly, the inspected projects fall under the home district of WRD Minister Kumar Waii.
Let capital four-
Monday Musing
[ Ranjit Sinha ]
Observing the accelerated construction work of the National Highway in the neighbouring state of Assam, a conscious citizen of the state once said that Assam has succeeded in shredding the tag of 'Lahe lahe,' while the state of Arunachal Pradesh borrowed it, in addition to its tag of 'Khusi Khusi'.
Such observation holds water as the concerned higher authorities of Arunachal Pradesh
took almost a decade's time to get the central government's approval for construction
of the four-
After prolonged bureaucratic hurdles, the state government got the approval of the central government for construction of remaining portion of the NH from Banderdewa to Itanagar in the recent past. However, the preliminary work for the same already got delayed due to various reasons, including natural calamities.
While the rain plays its part, the snapping of the National Highway 415 near Karsingsa
sinking zone and road blockades, followed by landslides elsewhere in the state once
again remind the state authorities and common people that apart from well-
Sadly, the residents of the state Capital are still struggling for good roads and safe drinking water, which reflects the poor state of affairs before the rest of the state and country as a whole.
However, at last there is a ray of hope as many residents of Itanagar have paid heed
to the call of the administration and reportedly have started demolition of buildings
and premises which fall within the Right of Way of the NH to pave way for construction
of four-
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister, while releasing the comprehensive report on "Skill
development in Arunachal Pradesh" had given emphasis on skill development for educated,
uneducated and school drop-
Kaso inaugurates link road
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: Local MLA and PWD Parliamentary Secretary, Techi Kaso said that colony roads should be wide enough to provide easy access to fire tenders and ambulances.
Inaugurating the newly constructed road that links National Highway (415) with the Deputy Commissioner's office complex on Sunday, the local MLA advocated that all roads, particularly colony roads, should be of adequate width to allow easy access to fire tenders.
He appealed to the residents of the colony to avoid constructing houses in flood prone areas, like riverside to avoid disaster.
Later, Kaso inspected the colony road wherein the residents highlighted the need of a proper colony road that would also connect the colony with the Police Colony.
He said that he has already put up a proposal for 40 km of concrete cement road for Capital Complex and assured to include it, if the proposal is granted.
Further, the Deputy Commissioner stressed on the need to keep the Capital Complex clean and asked the public to continue with the spirit of Swacch Bharat Abhiyan.
Informing that the residents have decided to name their colony as Mining Colony, Councillor and ESW member Gora Tallang submitted a memorandum to the Parliamentary Secretary and the Deputy Commissioner for a notification in this regard as desired by the colony dwellers. DIPRO
Nyukmadung forest under Community Conserved Area
Nyukmadung, Aug 13: The forest area of around 189 sqkm under Nyukmadung village has been brought under Community Conserved Area (CCA) with a formal declaration by the villagers under the leadership of village head, Rin Tsering and Panchayat leaders.
The CCA shares boundary with Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary of Bhutan in the west and
Senge-
The Nyukmadung CCA has a varied altitude range, ranging from 1800-
The highlight species of this CCA is the red panda, which is often seen by the villagers. The CCA also houses endangered and vulnerable species like the snow leopard, Asiatic black bear, musk deer, common leopard and dhole.
With the declaration of this new CCA, Nyukmadung village with about 200 households,
looks forward in taking up key roles in conserving their forests and wildlife under
the guidance of WWF-
Arunachal Pradesh has 61.05 percent of the forest cover under the Unclassified State Forest,
which is completely under the control of the indigenous community and therefore, the CCA is the most suitable conservation tool to conserve the rich forest and wildlife of the state.
Arunachal is a part of the eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, which is one of
the 200 globally important eco-
Misappropriation of fund alleged
Correspondent
PASIGHAT, Aug 13: The Water Resource Department, Pasighat division has been alleged
of misuse of fund in the name of construction of security fencing of the Mebo WRD
office during 2015-
Armed with RTI documents, RTI activists Shoney Pertin and Omuk Aje of Pasighat alleged that the WRD fraudulently drew an amount of Rs 19.29 lakh showing fencing/security wall construction at Mebo WRD office.
Claiming that boundary wall/fencing of the said office has already been done and payment against the work was also paid to the contractor earlier, the RTI activist duo also questioned the concerned WRD engineers on overlapping of scheme in the name of boundary wall construction and drawing of Rs 19.29 lakh MLA LAD fund without any renovation or extension work.
Alleging that the executive engineer of WRD, Pasighat and AE of Mebo WRD have unholy nexus with the firm house in this regard, the RTI activists have lodged an FIR in Pasighat Police Station demanding high level inquiry into the alleged financial irregularities.
When contacted, Mebo Assistant Engineer of WRD, Alat Megu admitted that the wall
(fencing) was constructed at Mebo office during 2011-
AE Megu also informed that he approached the local MLA for sanctioning Rs 20 lakh
in order to meet the shortfall of fund in the MIP and MIC projects (after fund diversion)
and it was released in the year 2015-
Former Mebo AE (WRD), Bising Daring also said the security fencing (boulder wall)
of Mebo WRD office was made during his tenure in 2011-
RCC bridge opens over Tissing
LONGDING, Aug 13: A 40-
The Circle Officer informed that the bridge, funded by the NEC, would connect towns like Sonari, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia in Assam for export of agricultural and horticultural products and also help during medical emergencies.
Further, the Longding DC thanked the public of Pumao circle for their cooperation in developmental activities. "With the RCC bridge now ready for use, Pumao circle is well connected to other parts of the country", he said.
SP Meena Kumar also requested cooperation from the public to tackle crime issues and assured the public of their safety and security. He advised the public to report crimes, especially against women and girls.
Meanwhile, the MLA assured his support to eradicate opium addition and announced
to take up a project on de-
Later, the Parliamentary Secretary inaugurated the science laboratory in VKV Niausa.
He thanked the Vivekananda Kendra for accepting to run the VKV Longding-
Longding DC, Himanshu Gupta expressed optimism on the upgrade of VKV Niausa, while Vice Principal, M Shastri spoke on the various issues of the school since 1981.
Workshop on language of North East
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: The three days workshop on language of North East, its preservation and development concluded on Sunday here at Dera Natung Government College.
Addressing the function, Chief Minister's Advisor Tai Tagak said Hindi is one of the important languages of the state and every Arunachalee proudly speaks the national language.
Tagak said that an organisation in the name of Arunachal Hindi Sansthan has been established and registered recently. He appealed to officials of the Kendra as well as Regional Hindi Sansthan to support the local organisation in its endeavours.
Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) Chairman and former MLA, Ngurang Pinch in his address said that it is a great pleasure to see that many young students from the state have now turned into scholars and educationists and are teaching in Hindi and even writing books.
A book " Hindi-
Bhartiya Bhasa Manch, New Delhi, Chairman, Professor Vrishabb Prasad Jain, Kendriya
Hindi Sansthan, Guwahati Regional Director Professor Rajveer Singh, Dera Natung Government
College Principal Kumar Tok, Associate Professor Joram Aniya Tana, Yachuli Government
College Principal in-
Scholars from New Delhi, Agra, Ujjain, Gwalior, Guwahati and all parts of NE region took part in the three days workshop.
PPA reacts to BJP’s decision
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: Reacting to the BJP's decision to break its relations with the
North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) partner, the Peoples Party of Arunachal (PPA)
opined that the point of difference has only been on Pema Khandu continuing as the
Chief Minister of the state under the NEDA, as the party had suspended him from the
party on charges of anti-
The PPA had written to BJP national President Amit Shah and NEDA Convenor, Hemanta Biswa Sharma to remove Pema Khandu from the Chief Ministerial post as there were serious charges of corruption and criminal conspiracies leading to the death of two persons in Tawang shooting incident, and the 60 pages suicide note left behind by late Kalikho Pul, where Pema has been named with grievous charges of corruption, said a press statement issued by PPA Secretary General Kaling Jerang.
The Party further said the decision to disassociate with the lone regional political party in the state from the NEDA is definitely not a healthy sign for the development of regional political parties and the region itself.
Stating that PPA as a constituent of NEDA has always been a disciplined partner, the party said that the PPA Government had willingly accommodated the BJP legislators in its council of ministers to honour the spirit of accommodative politics.
More than anything else, the PPA was among the first regional political parties to come in support of the NDA presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind, the party said.
The PPA expects that NEDA would play a much larger role in terms of all round development
of North Eastern region rather than be a platform for divisive politics master minded
by self-
DC hands over 3 Lakh to Tadin fire victims
AALO, Aug 13: Donations amounting to Rs 3.05 lakh, collected from various departments was handed over to Tadin fire victims by West Siang Deputy Commissioner, Gamli Padu on Saturday.
More donations in cash and kind are still flowing in from various NGOs, clan-
ALSU reiterates demands
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: The Arunachal Law Students' Union (ALSU) on Sunday reiterated its demands to the state government for immediate functioning of Government Law College in Jotte and establishment of juvenile justice board, besides remand home and establishment of a CJM and other subordinate courts in each district.
In a statement, it said that the government is yet is take concrete decision on these demands.
The Union further sought removal of parliamentary secretaries in compliance to Article 164(1A) of the Constitution of India and repeal of Arunachal Pradesh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and demanded effective implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Act and Land Laws.
It also urged the government to appoint various chairmen on basis of their knowledge in the respective fields.
DCs asks govt officers to prepare Vision Document 2022
SEPPA, Aug 13: East Kameng Deputy Commissioner, Rajeev Takuk instructed all heads of offices to conceptualize and forward a vision document of their respective departments during a coordination meeting on Friday last.
Urging all stakeholders to extend their cooperation and support, he also appealed to every government officer to adopt at least one government school each in the district.
The DC highlighted certain objectives and goals as envisioned by the PM to be achieved by 2022.
EAC Dr Olik Taring briefed about the aims and objectives and features of schemes, such as Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Swalamban Yojana, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Bunkar Yojana, CM's Krishi Rinn Yojana and CM's Adarsh Gram Yojana.
Earlier, a District Consultative Committee and District Level Review Committee meeting was held under the DC, where discussions were held on credit flow, advance and deposit, CDR, financial literacy, financial inclusion, micro insurance schemes for social security, progress and achievement under banking sector for the quarter end.
Meanwhile, in Daporijo, the first consultative meeting on preparation of Vision Document 2022 was held at the Rijo Conference hall.
Chairing the meeting, Deputy Commissioner A K Singh asked all HoDs of the district to prepare their respective vision documents before August 20 for further proceeding.
A few departments which had already prepared their vision documents enlightened the members of the content.
National Librarian's Day celebrated
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: The Department of Public Libraries on Saturday celebrated the National Librarian's Day, commemorating the 125th birth anniversary of 'Father of Library Science', Dr Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan at the State Central Library premises here on Saturday.
In his key note address, Junior Librarian B B Lal, while giving a brief account on the life and contributions of Dr Ranganathan, said "being librarians we should draw inspiration from his life and deliver better services."
Underlining the importance of public libraries, he said, a library can play an important role in imparting value of education. Stressing on opening quality libraries across the state, he said that the role of the librarian is continuously evolving to meet the social and technological needs.
Earlier, the Library officials and staff led by the Assistant Director G T Jini paid floral tributes to the portrait of Dr Ranganathan and recalled his contributions.
Also present on the occasion were ADPL Y R Ete, DLIO Lingam Ete, library professionals Toko Api and Y Toko, among others.
August 12th is celebrated every year as the National Librarian's Day in remembrance of Dr S R Ranganathan, who spearheaded the library movement in India.
KNFC win, Golgi Bote draw with Dooying Goolong
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: Kine Nane defeated Dadi Bote 3-
Mibom Borang, Joling Megu and Bakin Borang scored one goal each for the winning team, while Marthin Yaying and Jack Netter scored for Dadi Bote.
Second match played between Golgi Bote and Dooying Goolong ended in 3-
Kaling Aje scored all three goals for Golgi Bote FC, while Jongan Tayeng and Paput Perme netted two and one goals respectively for Dooying Goolong.
On Monday, Dongging Aoo will take on Solung United (Veteran) before the match between Naharlagun Solung FC and RGU Solung FC.
Orgs welcome creation of DIFCA
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: The Apatani Shaman Association (ASA) and the priests' community termed the decision to create the Department of Indigenous Faith & Cultural Affairs (DIFCA), as a bold step and historic one.
"This is the right decision in the right time, as our highly valued indigenous traditions, cultures, faiths and beliefs are dwindling and fading away with influence of western culture. The newly established Department of IFCA will be highly helpful for the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh to preserve, promote and protect their faith, culture and traditional practises, inherited by their ancestors," the ASA said in a release.
"This would pave a way in preservation and documentation of rich oral literatures, folklores, hymns and chanting being handed down from generation to generation by the local shaman through oral memory with no written script," the ASA added.
The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) has also termed the state government's initiative an insightful decision.
The state of Arunachal Pradesh with 26 major tribes and more than 100 sub-
"There is an urgent need to protect and preserve the culture, language and diversity of different tribal people, and the department would go a long way in addressing the problem, besides creating more job opportunities for the educated unemployed youths", said AAPSU President Hawa Bagang.
ASU's Aadhaar registration camp concludes
ZIRO, Aug 13: At least 566 people registered and corrected their details under an Aadhaar registration camp organised by the Apatani Students' Union (ASU) on August 13.
Taking into account the importance of Aadhaar card as an identity document for delivery of services and government benefits, the ASU started the Aadhaar registration camp on August 1.
Registration camps were held at various schools of Ziro town for two days each, which saw a large participation of students and elderly people.
Districts continue with cleanliness drives
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: Districts across the state are continuing with their stint of cleanliness drives in line with the Swachh Bharat Mission.
In Bomdila circle, over 200 people of Pedung village participated in a mass cleanliness drive, which was held in collaboration with the Department of PHE and WS Bomdila Division under the Swachh Bharat Mission on August 13
Pedung Gaon Burah, Passang Monpa urged on people to begin cleanliness from their homes and then move on to keeping the district, state and country clean.
Department of PHE and WS, Junior Engineer Ato Borang spoke on the importance of Swachh Bharat Mission in the village level, while Department of PHE and WS, Sanitation Coordinator, Sailesh Kumar Prasad appealed to the villagers to complete the construction of individual household latrines within mid September of 2017.
Meanwhile, the Rengging Angong Society (RAS) organized the second phase avenue plantation programme at Rengging village on Wednesday last to ensure a clean environment for future generations.
Provided by the Pasighat DFO, altogether 40 saplings of various species were planted. Pasighat Forest Range Officer, ASM, GBs and villagers enthusiastically participated in the plantation drive.
Further, a daylong inspection spree was held to assess the status of Swacch Bharat Abhiyan on August 12 in various sectors and colonies of Aalo town by members of Mission Clean Aalo, led by Director of RCCN TV Aalo.
This is the seventh monthly inspection by Mission Clean Aalo, where schools, market and government establishments are selected on their hygiene and cleanliness levels and given an annual award by the RCCN Aalo.
A mass cleanliness drive was also led by Galo Ane AGS Hungam Angu Ete in and around Paktu Market on Saturday, which saw the participation of the GWS, PAYWA and women from various colonies as well as shop owners. A large quantity of debris was lifted and all blocked drains were cleared.
AR nab NSCN (R) cadre, over ground worker
ITANAGAR, Aug 13: The Assam Rifles in its continuous operations against underground outfits have apprehended an NSCN (R) cadre and over ground worker from Yongchik village of Changlang district on August 12.
Bokam Wangrey, the self styled sergeant major, Rajapio South Changlang of NSCN(R) was arrested along with over ground worker Raju Kumar Choudhury during an operation at Yongchik village in the night of August 12.
The cadres were trying to terrorize the people through extortion demands.
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Society saddened at Tato's demise
AALO, Aug 13: The Lodu Ao Welfare Society (LAWS) expressed its deep sorrow on the untimely demise of Power, Western Zone Chief Engineer, Jumtum Tato at Niba Hospital on August 12.
Hailing late Tato as one of the most sincere and finest gentlemen of the Lodu society, LAWS President Bidu Poyom said that his demise is a loss for the society and state as well. He also sent a condolence message to the aggrieved family members on behalf of the LAWS. (DIPRO)
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Fix the responsibilities
The death of over 30 children within a span of 48 hours at the government-
Though UP government initially refuted allegation but since then have accepted fault and has initiated action against oxygen supplier. If Yogi Adityanath's government had cleared that sum of money to the oxygen supplier, so many children would not have lost their lives. Yogi Adityanath who had also been the MP from Gorakhpur since 1998 was more than familiar with the problem of the outbreak of encephalitis in his former constituency. He has raised this issue in Parliament and has in the past, when the Samajwadi Party was in power, demanded that it should be declared an epidemic. Most of the victims are from the lower strata of society who have no access to treatment facilities at primary health centres or even district hospitals. Incidentally, the chief minister was at the said hospital this week and visited the ward where children infected with encephalitis were admitted. Why authorities did not inform him about the fund issue. There is a need for proper investigation and people responsible for death of so many young souls should be strongly punished.
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An open letter to CM and Education Minister
Dear Editor
Through your esteemed daily, I would like to draw the attention of all concerned, the plight of Govt HSS Bilat, which has been hard hit by the 'rationalization of teachers'.
Govt HSS Bilat ,which made it to the headlines of dailies of the state in 2016 for its CBSE debacle ,culminating in the suspension of the then principal ,was the ultimate result of CCE and shortage of concerned subject teachers particularly PCM teacher who was posted in the mid of the session.
But this year ,under the able guidance and efforts of Princepal Tagin Tatan and VP O Tatin and dedication of limited manpower ,the school topped the Class X pass percentage in East Siang District.
Now, when the performance of the school is limping back to track, transfer of seven teachers including the two NCC officers from Govt HSS Bilat, in the name of 'rationalization comes as a bolt from the blue.
Without required number of subject teachers, immediate release of teachers without relievers would result in suspension of classes which would naturally affect the students and their parents .
Therefore ,I request Minister Education and CM to intervene in this regard.
Yours,
Neyi Taloh
ZPM Bilat Block
Declare Result
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily, i would like to appeal to the concern authority of
Guwahati High Court, Itanagar Permanent Bench to declare d final result for the posts
of "OFFICE PEON -
The viva-
I would like to request to the concern authority to declare the results as soon as possible.
Yours,
A distressed
Candidate
Step down with dignity
Dear Editor,
Is the extension of service really necessary?
This is regarding the demands of CoSAAP for extension of their service life. If anybody demands for extension of their service life kindly demand for the raising of age bar of 33 years to 35 years too.
Let me put this in a simple way my father is an engineer with PWD in AP, he has 5 years for retirement and I would like him to remain in his service for more years but I also have two younger brothers who completed their civil engineering from south India and I would like to see them engaged in some good job too. One of my brothers is 27 years and if the service life is extended then who knows he might not even get a chance to serve the state in the capacity he knows best.
My request to the respected elders, it is time that you step down with dignity, please give the chance to the upcoming generation. You have served the state well now give that chance to the young generation.
Yours
A citizen
Indifference is not a modern phenomenon
Dear Editor,
This refers to Tongam Rina's article, "Indifferent age" (Ring Side View, August 9, 2017). Our indifference to hunger and exploitation cannot be viewed as something new or just as a characteristic of modern age. In fact, Tagore criticized our indifference to human sufferings in his song, "Oh, what a spring!" ("aaha, aaji e basante") indeed, in the nineteenth century. Tagore wrote, "Let those who are enjoying, enjoy themselves/ Let them enjoy the enjoyable spring to its last ~/ Those happy guys must not see/ The teardrop of a poor girl./ They pretend not to see,/ They pretend not to understand,/ They turn their heads."
Then, Bob Dylan did a Tagore by exposing our hypocrisy and callous indifference to human sufferings in his famous song, "Blowin' in the wind" in the twentieth century. The song said, "Yes, how many times can a man turn his head/ Pretending he just doesn't see?/ The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind/ The answer is blowin' in the wind." So, we see that human callousness or indifference is not a modern phenomenon but our chronic disease for centuries.
Yours,
Sujit De,
Kolkata
Bad road & road users
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily paper, I would like to bring your kind attention towards the potholes water on road. Due to these potholes and improper roads not only leads to heavy loss to the vehicles but also making trouble for school going children.
I am saying it from my own personal experience which has happened when I was going to college. I saw some small girls in their school uniform and suddenly a vehicle came and splashed the muddy water on their uniforms.
While they were thinking what to do because it was time for school but the uniforms were dirty, suddenly second vehicle came and did the same thing which forced the student to go back home. It has become an everyday scenario.
It's not only happening to school children but also to all the people who doesn't have vehicles. The person who is driving the vehicle should think about the pedestrians and especially for the school children.
Therefore, it’s my earnestly request to people to please slow down your speed when you see people are passing by.
Yours,
Jebi Kurdu
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