January 26
Presidential awards for 7 AP officers
ITANAGAR, Jan 25: Seven Police officers from Arunachal have been given Service awards on the eve of Republic Day.
President of India has awarded Police Medal for Gallantry to East Siang SP Devendra
Arya, Inspector of Police Nikom Riba and Sub-
Presidents Police Medal for Distinguished Service is awarded to Sub-
ITBP-
ITANAGAR, Jan 25: The seamless dovetailing of highly trained “crack dog units” of the Indo Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) and US Navy Seals Dogs has been operationalised during the high profile visit of POTUS, a military code for the President of the US. It was the ASLT (advanced security liaison team) of President Obama, that had specifically requested for ITBP dogs and troops for this Joint Operation named “Op Uncle Obmo”, standing for the first two letters of Obama and Modi, since “heavy electronic chatter” of international terrorist organisations have been intercepted by US and Indian Intelligence, planning to harm the leaders of two of the world’s largest democracies.
ITBP is a larger partner in Op Uncle Obmo, providing 30 dog teams as compared to US Navy Seals chipping in with 7 dog teams. The strategic reason for this is that since the ITBP dogs are already acclimatised to the Indian weather and deployment conditions, the Indian Dogs will be at the vanguard of the operation along with the American Dogs.
This is history repeating itself. It is a little known fact that after the Indian 1962 Himalayan blunder with China, it was American instructors, who trained the ITBP in the art of war. The American influence is still visible in ITBP, as this is the only Indian Force to play Baseb Ball in its units, thanks to the early contact with US culture.
The coming together of ITBP and American K9 units is a part of the plan of MHA to
sniff out terror in Indian cities, and sources revealed that “Op-
Sources said that “Op Uncle Obmo” has already caused ripples in the terror network chatter and the some common word in all the “electronic intercepts” translated from Persian, Arabic and Pastho, by RAW, IB and NTRO are “Indian Tibet Force”, “ITBP Dogs” and “US Navy Seals” and “ITC Maurya”.
Nechiphu-
ITANAGAR, Jan 25: Construction firm Sushee Infra Pvt Ltd is all set to complete the
311 km Nechiphu-
The firm has already started blacktopping the newly laid road from Leporiang with
state-
Sushee Infra’s general manager Pradeep Mehta said, this road is one of the longest hill projects, and that the firm has deployed an over 2000 strong manpower along with the latest technology and top quality steel, cement and other raw materials.
“The project is being implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 1400 crores and the company is leaving no stone unturned to ensure speedy work progress,” he said.
Sushee Infra PRO Tah Lapung, said such projects should be supported by the public, so that Arunachal Pradesh may develop in every sector.
“Development takes place only where there are roads. It can be achieved by constructing roads to connect all the remote villages of the state to other parts of the country,” he said.
Tuting celebrates Losar
YINGKIONG, Jan 25: Losar is being celebrated at Tuting. Taking part at the festivities at Central Gompa Tuting on January 23 last, Parliamentary Secretary PWD Alo Libang said that festival reflects peace and harmony where different tribes participate and promote sense of brotherhood and communal harmony.
Libang assured to accord sanction for approach road and boundary wall of the Gompa.
In his speech Rimpoche Tsering Dorjee informed that the different groups comprising of Adis, Idus, Membas and Khambas are living together peacefully like one family with spirit of unity and cooperation. He lauded the Adi’s who have coordinated with the Buddhist community during the construction of Central Monastery in Tuting.
The Parliamentary Secretary was accompanied by ADC R D Thungon, ZPM Bading Teng and ZPM Nyokgon Nitik.
Meanwhile, Parliamentary Secretary along with ZPMs also visited the under construction 24 MW Minakshi Hydro power project at Palisi. Libang asked the company to speed up the construction work so that the people of the district get sufficient power supply soon. DIPRO
Free coaching on General English begins
ITANAGAR, Jan 25: ‘Coaching for Entry in Services – Cell’ of the Dera Natung Government
College resumed free-
Myoko Ude Tiniin
ZIRO, Jan 25: One day workshop on ‘Myoko Ude Tiniin’ on chanting, language and literature of hymns was conducted here today.
The workshop was organized by Hong Meder Nello which was attended by All Apatani Danyi Piilo Society, Chairmen and secretaries Meder Nellos of Ziro.
The motive to organize the ‘Myoko Ude Tiniin’ was to preserve the tradition and culture of Apatani.
Takhe Taki, Takhe Kani, Kago Kunya, Punyo Tari and Takhe Diibo were the resource persons of the workshop.
District level painting competition
Karda Natam
Daporijo, Jan 25: District Level Inter School painting drawing competition was organized on the theme Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in convergence with tourism promotion.
Altogether eleven schools both private and govt schools participated in the painting drawing competition. JNV Megdong stood first, followed by Blue Mount and VKV Kuporijo in second and third spots respectively.
Menle Botom Tourist Lodge in Collaboration with Department of UD & Housing Daporijo division organized the event in honour of maiden visit of Pema Khandu, Minister UD, Tourism, Art & Culture, Arunachal Pradesh.
ATSU memo to DC Karda Natam
Daporijo, Jan 25: In a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner, All Tagin Students Union Daporijo has highlighted various issues and grievances faced by the public in the district.
ATSU demanded that Tata Sumo fare from Daporijo to Itanagar be minimized to Rs 650 from Rs 750, as poor people are not able to afford the fare. They also called for demarcation of Govt Higher Secondary School Daporijo boundary land and maintenance and renovation of 60 boarders hostel Govt HS Daporijo.
APLS conducts SBA at picnic spot
ITANAGAR, Jan 25: Around hundred members of Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) conducted Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) which cleaned a picnic spot, littered with garbage, left behind by the picnickers along the banks of Senki River in Senki View area here today.
APLS publicity secretary Pradeep Kumar, who initiated the cleanliness drive, was joined by all members including president Y D Thongchi and general secretary Tokong Pertin.
About half a quintal of garbage was collected from the river bed and bank and later disposed off.
Appreciating the move, two young girls Yiken Dabi, BA third year, DNGC and Yinya
Dabi, Class-
“PM Modi would not know about this drive but this practice should be made a habit by everyone, whether at home or outside, if we desire a clean environment everywhere,” expressed Kumar.
While Pertin imparted jungle training to the tiny tots, Thongchi’s words of wisdom asked them to get ready to face the competitive world.
Many of the APLS members after getting selected in various government jobs have admitted
that their self-
Traditional Dance and Drama Competition
Daporijo, Jan 25: Vivekananda Kendra Upper Subansiri unit organized a traditional dance and drama competition on Jan 23 at VKV Kuporijo. A total of 6 teams from 5 different circles participated in dance and 2 teams from Puchigeko and Dumporijo participated in drama.
Taga Ekke, EAC, Daporijo advised the participating teams to preserve the age old tradition and customs. He stated that, we should not get carried away by the alien forces. The first, second and third prizes were won by Giba, Daporijo and Gusar circles respectively by bagging Rs. 10000, 5000 and 3000. In the drama competition, Dumporijo circle and Puchigeko circle won the first and second prizes bagging Rs. 10000 and 5000 respectively. The programme was organized in connection with the yearlong celebration of Mananeeya Eknathij Ranade the founder President of Vivekananda Kendra and VKVs.
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Condolence
ITANAGAR, Jan 25: The Mishmi Welfare Society (MWS), Itanagar deeply mourned the unfortunate demise of Late Sobeng Tayang, former MP and Minister.
The State as a whole and Mishmi community in particular has lost a great philanthropic leader. Late Sobeng Tayang would be remembered by all for his humbleness, honesty and as a versatile leader, it said in a message.
Meanwhile, Arunachal Pradesh Mahila Congress Committee expressed their shock and grief at the sudden demise of former Minister and Member of Parliament Sobeng Tayeng, who died yesterday at his residence at Tafrogam, Lohit District.
The APMCC President Kamala Lingi in her message said Sobeng Tayeng was a kind hearted and straight forward person who served the state and the country in different capacities and brought positive changes in education and agricultural sectors in the state and undivided Lohit district in particularly.
Corrigendum
The news items ‘Kiri Kaye no more’ in the January 25 issue should be read as ‘Liri Kaye no more’. The inadvertent mistake is regretted.
News Impact
Allow smooth and timely completion of the Trans-
LUMDUNG, Jan 25: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has fervently appealed to the people of
the state to cooperate with the agencies and allow smooth and timely completion of
the Trans-
Addressing a public gathering at Lumdung, a remote village in the outskirts of Seppa,
district headquarters of East Kameng this morning, Tuki said the ambitious road-
“Besides doing away with the communication bottleneck that mars the state, the connectivity
would boost tourism and agri-
The Chief Minister cited that the picturesque valleys of Passa, Papu and Pakke that
produces surplus food grains can also develop into tourist destinations once the
Trans-
The Trans-
“You are the monitors. Extend support to the constructing agency, the authorities and the government in executing the project. Don’t be hurdles but report to the government when hurdles come,” Tuki beckoned the local populace.
Highlighting few flagship programmes initiated during his tenure, Tuki urged the villagers to take full benefits of the Chief Minister’s Universal Health Insurance by getting ensured.
Tuki directed the Deputy Commissioner and the District Medical Officer to ensure every household of the district is covered under the scheme within next few months. He also called upon panchayat leaders, gaon buras and local NGOs to create awareness on the scheme amongst the villagers and help people avail the benefits.
Responding to a memorandum submitted by local MLA Mama Natung, also Parliamentary
Secretary Tourism, on behalf of the people of Seppa West Assembly constituency, Tuki
assured to fulfill all the demands on phased manner in the quickest possible time.
The demands include shifting of Lumdung Govt Secondary School, establishment of a
reputed educational institution like VKV or Kendriya Vidyalaya, establishment of
a agriculture or horticulture college, creation of a Circle headquarter at Debeyar
and construction of a mini-
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone of the road from Lumdung to Roterome, Mibhasaley and Narabah early in the morning.
Earlier, the Chief Minister who landed here yesterday had a thorough coordination
meeting with all Head of Departments led by the Deputy Commissioner last evening
for more than an hour. Issues and problems faced by concerned departments were highlighted
before the Chief Minister, who sought suggestions for resolving the issues and gave
on the spot directions. Expressing surprise to know that Chayangtajo, a sub-
The Chief Minister was accompanied by RWD Minister Kumar Waii, Parliamentary Secretaries Kumsi Sidisow, Karya Bagang and Tapuk Taku and State Medicinal Plant Board Chairman Tatar Kipa.
Pre-
ITANAGAR, Jan 25: The process of top down approach in installation of Pre paid energy
metering system has taken off with installation of pre paid meters in the residents
of Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, Chief Secretary, Principal Secretaries and
Commissioners. This is being followed by installation of pre-
Meanwhile, the power department informed that there has been steep reduction of power wastage and the electric bills of people who are using minimum electric appliances at homes have also come down drastically wherever the pre paid metering system have been installed, according to an official release.
KHONSA Jan 25: With a theme, Run Against Opium, a Cross Country Race against opium cultivation was held at Khonsa in Tirap District, organised by Tirap District Athletic Association.
Jenliam Jenpi, Gangnai Pansa and Banbak Chokdam were adjudged as first, second and third prize winners of veterans male category, Ngoina Chongcha, Toinyak Kanglom and Akhow Wangsa were the first, second and third winners of veterans women category.
In men’s open category Pangang Gangsa, Thinja Misia and Holai Wangsa were the first, second and third winners while in women category Rapwan Diwen, Phinuap Agi and Champan Diwen were the first, second and third winners respectively of the “Run Against Opium” organised by Tirap District Athletic Association.
Tirap Deputy Commissioner Kamlesh Joshi, MLA Wanglam Sawin and MLA Tirong Aboh flagged off the event.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner called upon the people to stand
up against drug addiction and opium cultivation. He said that drug addiction not
only damages a person physically and mentally but also damages his or her family
and society. If a person is addicted to alcohol or drugs, the effects can negatively
impact upon the marriage and relationships, home and family life, education, employment,
health and well-
MLA Wanglam Sawin suggested the people to go for alternative cultivation, such as tea and large cardamom cultivation, horticulture, fisheries and animal husbandry. He also asked the officials of agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and animal husbandry to be proactive and reach out to the people.
MLA cum President District Athletic Association, Tirong Aboh expressed hope that the rally will carry the message against drug addiction to every corner of the Tirap district in particular and rest of the country in general. The rally will definitely create awareness against opium cultivation and also provide ideas for alternative means of livelihood.
He appreciated Deputy Commissioner, SP Tirap A.K. Singla, Commandant 1st AR for their
co-
SP Tirap A.K. Singla termed the drug addiction as un-
Earlier, in his welcome address Noah Mongku, Secretary DAAT highlighted the importance of games and sports in particular. DIPRO
Arunachal celebrates National Voters’ Day
ITANAGAR, Jan 25: Arunachal Pradesh joined the rest of the country in celebrating the National Voters’ Day today. The theme of the 5th National Voter’s Day (NVD) is “Easy Registration, Easy Correction”. The NVD is started from 25 January 2011.
Yupia: The 5th National Voters’ Day was celebrated in a befitting manner here at NIT conference hall. It was organized by the Papum Pare district election office. Attending the celebration, Chief Secretary Ramesh Negi called upon the young voters to exercise their voting rights in a free and fair manner. He said that vote is the most effective tool in the hands of the people to participate in the democratic process of the country. It is the first duty of every citizen to cast their votes without being influenced by considerations of religion, race, caste, community, language or any inducement. He exhorted the young voters to become a responsible citizen of the country.
NIT Director C T Bhunia expressed that digitization of voting system to some extent will helpful in peaceful voting without zero rigging during elections.
Earlier, Chief Electoral Officer Kaling Tayeng highlighted on the importance of National Voters’ Day and said that the objective of the day is to encourage young voters to enroll themselves to participate in the political process of the country and to spread awareness among voters.
ADC B J Duia also spoke on the occasion. Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary Ramesh Negi
felicitated 10 young voters with their new EPIC and also awarded certificates and
mementoes to winners of essay writing competition. CT Bhunia gave away the certificates
and mementoes to the out-
Among others joint CEO G Tekseng, SP PN Khrimey and all other head of departments, administrative officers, staffs of election department and students attended the function.
YINGKIONG: The Upper Siang district celebrated the National Voters’ Day at the premises of District Election office at Yingkiong in a simple but impressive function. Besides few numbers of newly enrolled voters, Govt officers and officials including all staffs of District Election Office were present on the occasion.
Tapik Pertin, ADC (HQ) distributed Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) to the newly enrolled voters on the occasion. Later all the members were administered a pledge for upholding the democratic tradition of the country, dignity of free, fair and peaceful election
TEZU: The National Voters’ Day was celebrated at Govt Higher Secondary School, Tezu in a befitting manner. Speaking on the occasion, ERO M. Pertin explained the purpose of the meeting and highlighted the theme of the 5th National Voter’s Day.
Dr. PC Swain, Associate Professor, IG Govt. College, Tezu appealed the young voters and women to come forward and participate in the electoral process in big way.
M Pertin, ERO, on behalf of the DEO, administered Voter’s Day pledge to the new voters. He also gave away prize to the winners in the essay competition.
PASIGHAT: ADC Ruchika Katyal administered pledge to maintain decorum of democratic traditions, dignity of free, fair and peaceful voting without fear or allurement to mark the National Voters’ day here today.
In her brief speech, Katyal said in democracy the supreme power is vested in the people directly through elections. East Siang District has set a good example by an impressive voters’ turnout in recent elections. Every vote reassures our democracy and makes democracy stronger and therefore every citizen, who completed the age of 18 should enroll his/her names in the voter list and always cast vote in elections, she advised.
Earlier, EAC Bani Lego informed that awareness campaign was organized in all polling booths for effective participation in the electoral process. Badal Dey, HA (Election) updated the ADC on preparation process and apprised that group discussions and debates were held in JN College and in all secondary and higher secondary schools as a part of awareness.
AALO: The National Voters’ Day was celebrated at Aalo town club in a befitting manner in presence of newly enrolled electors, Govt staff, students and general public. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner cum DEO Pige Ligu appealed to all newly enrolled electors to take part in the election process without any fear or favour and requested all the left out persons or youths to enroll themselves in the voters list on attaining the age of 18 years in the next summary revision. He read out the message of Chief Election Commissioner of India on the voter’s day celebration. Earlier, the DC administered the voters pledge to uphold the democratic tradition of our country. Oli Perme, ERO and M. Ete, Lecturer of SFS College, also spoke on the occasion. Prizes to the winners of essay competitions on the subject “ Importance of Universal Adult Franchise in Democracy” and EPIC cards were also distributed to the newly enrolled electors to mark the occasion.
KHONSA: Along with the rest of the country, the “National Voters’ Day” was celebrated at Khonsa. Tirap Additional Deputy Commissioner explained the main purpose of celebrating the voter’s day on the occasion. The young citizens should understand the value of their votes and compulsorily enroll their names in the electoral roll, he said. He also administered the voters pledge to the participants and read out the message of the CEC of India and gave away the prizes for essay, drawing and quiz competition conducted to mark the voter’s day. Earlier, EAC and ERO K Tikhak highlighted the significance of the day and urged the people to elect only those candidates who are honest and have clear image.
NAMSAI: The 5th National Voters’ day was celebrated at Town Club here in presence of Govt staff, public representatives, teachers and students at Namsai Town Club.
In his key note address, District Election Officer cum Deputy Commissioner R K Sharma
emphasized to create awareness among each and every voter especially the youth so
that their right to franchise is utilized in the formation of a quality democracy.
EPIC Cards were distributed to newly enrolled voters of the age group of 18-
ROING: The National Voters’ Day was celebrated at Roing with the theme’ “Easy Registration, Easy Correction” at Anchal Samiti Hall. Speaking on the occasion, Lower Dibang Valley District Deputy Commissioner cum District Election Officer, Shiv Kumar exhorted the new voters to exercise their adult franchise responsibly and justly whenever they get chance to vote. He said, “Though Indian democracy is only 68 years old, it is one of the most vibrant among many democratic countries in the world and we must let it continue so by participating in its process all the time”. The DC also administered voter’s pledge to the members present and also felicitated the new enrolled voter’s with their EPIC Cards. Dr Mary Nanom Taloh CO (Election) also spoke on the occasion.
Class 11 & 12 students of various schools who participated in the Essay Writing Competitions on the topic, “Importance of Adult Franchise in Democracy” were also given participatory prize on the occasion.
CHANGLANG: The election department Changlang celebrated the 5th National Voters’ Day here at DIET auditorium, Changlang in a befitting manner.
In a ceremony at DIET Auditorium, SDO N Wangjen, ERO Changlang explained at length the significance of the day as well as the need for voters’ education and awareness. He urged upon the AEROs and BLOs to spread awareness among the voters for their active participation in the electoral process. The AEROs spoke on the occasion. Newly registered voters were felicitated and NVD pledge was administered. The day was also observed in all polling stations in Changlang district with the distribution of EPICs to new voters by EROs, AEROs and BLOs.
Itanagar, Jan 25: To pay tribute to the Freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s on his 118th Birth Day anniversary a voluntary blood donation camp was organized by STEP (Standing Together to Empower People), Naharlagun in association with Ramkrishna Mission Hospital, Itanagar and supported by Volunteers of Arunachal Vivekananda Yuva Shakti, Itanagar.
A total of 76 participants donated blood. Swami VedVidya Nandaji said that Blood donation is a noble cause and everyone should come forward with a feeling to save life and towards community development.
Secretary RKM Swami Vishweshanandaji appreciated STEP for encouraging people to donate blood. He urged all to contribute for the society and build a strong and healthy nation.
Raesh Jeke, Chairman Arunachal Vivekananda Yuva Shakti, Itanagar impressed with the donors turnout shared his experience since 2008 in the field of voluntary blood collection and how the NGO got recognition at the national level..
Dr. P Ringu, Deputy Director, Department of Health Service, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, delivered a technical presentation on blood donation and its advantages aspects.
The Spiritual Republic of India
We forgot to apply our own formula for building a truly free, happy and cultured nation! This Republic Day, let’s amend our mindset and push for a Spiritual Republic.
M Rajaque Rahman
The Republic Day is round the corner. However skeptical we may be, the images of
the tri-
For the records, on this day 65 years ago India became a Republic. With the adoption of the Indian Constitution, free India got the roadmap for her forward march. The essence of being a Sovereign Democratic Republic was succinctly captured in his special message by the first President of India Dr Rajendra Prasad. He called for rededicating ourselves to peaceful but sure realization of the dream of establishing a classless, cooperative, free and happy society.
Without being over-
Despite the tremendous technological and economical progress, we are yet to be fully
free, happy and cultured. A classless, cooperative, free and happy society appears
like an unreal proposition. Is it that the architects of Indian Republic were guided
by Utopian ideals? Or is it that we have drifted away somewhere? This country was
known for those ideals before foreign invasions destroyed her of inner strength.
She was truly a welfare state where everyone was self-
So what went wrong? We forgot the basics when we decided to be a Sovereign Democratic Republic! We left out the backbone in drawing up the skeleton of modern India. Though we added the two arms of being Socialist and Secular in 1976, the soul of India continued to crumble without the backbone. We forgot to infuse it with the spirit of spirituality. I wish someone had the vision to build India into a Spiritual Republic.
Without doubt, spirituality is the very backbone of India. It is what Vivekananda saw it as her special genius. It is that which powered India’s preeminence in the world. It is this power that Mahatma Gandhi used to secure us freedom. It’s proven that Socialism, Communism, Capitalism, Consumerism, etc have failed to create a classless, cooperative, free and happy society anywhere in the world. Depression, suicides, disparity, conflicts have only risen with these isms. On the contrary, Indian Spiritualism holds out a hope for the beleaguered world today. Generations of people from all over the world have been coming to India in the hope that its spirituality will help them learn about life and get a true taste of happiness. In it, they have found solace to overcome many ills such as depression, stress, anxiety, professional burnout, addictions, etc. So undoubtedly, we know and own the formula! It’s unfortunate that we forgot to apply it on ourselves!
“Spirituality naturally raises human values and breaks the narrow boundaries of caste, creed, religion and nationality,” says renowned spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, advocating that a revival of spiritual values alone can ensure a happy and cultured society. As history stands, spirituality alone can inspire peaceful revolutions in society, be it in social or political or economic spheres.
It was her spiritual resilience that helped India withstand onslaught from invaders
and remain as a country. Her spiritual ethos made it possible for alien religious
traditions to flourish, giving everybody the freedom to practice what they believe.
This is what exactly a Secular Republic should aspire for. Unfortunately, pseduo-
“When spirituality and politics don't go hand in hand, then we have corrupt politicians
and pseudo-
At a time when society is divided on the lines of rigid political and religious ideologies, spirituality can unite the hearts and minds. India can surely bounce back to her Golden Era by anchoring itself again to her spiritual ideals. Many of her woes which are threatening the very concept of India will find their own solutions if we reorient ourselves building a Republic based on spiritual values of belongingness, responsibility, and compassion, caring, and sharing. This Republic Day, let’s amend our mindset and pray for a Spiritual Republic. Tathastu! (A former journalist, the author is a fulltime volunteer of the Art of Living. He can be reached at rajaque@gmail.com. The views expressed are personal)
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New research centre for internal security on offing
The country's police forces may soon be armed with a direct supply line of latest
technology — such as drones, advanced communication systems and video analytic equipment.
This hope arises from the possibility of central government extending grant to the
tune of Rs 100 crore to IIT-
If reports are to be believed research at the first such institute for internal security named National Centre of Excellence in Technology for Internal Security (NCETIS) is already under way and the project has been approved by the ministry of communications and information technology. With terrorists increasingly using modern warfare techniques, the NCETIS will set out to supply technologies to improve intelligence gathering, dissemination, crime detection and law enforcement, increase levels of preparedness of forces and reducing the response time in emergency cases. This has to be one of the best projects undertaken by new government.
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Pre paid meters and students
Dear Editor,
Through your esteem daily, I would like to express my reservations about implementation
of pre-
In this regard, I would like to suggest that the department should improve the system
and see the welfare of the down trodden students as well as consumers. Most of the
students are staying in rented houses, coming from far off places to pursue higher
education. As per the direction of power department, all the owners of the houses
have forcefully started to install separate pre-
My question to the department of powers is:-
a) What if the balance is exhausted during study hours?
b) Is there any credit system for consumers?
c) During emergency, (in case of system failure) is there any helpline number for the consumer?
d) Is there any discount in bills for student’s community?
The department should also reduce the bill per unit.
Yours,
Bamang Takar
Student
A commendable efforts by the mothers
Dear Editor,
The recent drive against IMFL by Adi Bane Kebang (ABK) Women Wing, East Siang District unit from 25th December to 5th January was one of the noblest humanitarian approaches which should be followed by all the societies for making a beautiful tomorrow especially for the coming generation.
The hard work, determination and dedication as shown by the women wing should be an eye opener to all the NGO's, civil society and even the Government. Their dedication has shown the result especially in Pasighat where accident cases were bare minimum as compared with the previous year's records. Such type of noble works should be appreciated by the society as well as the Government as these women keeping their household chores aside throng the streets of Pasighat to keep their sons and daughters safe.
I salute those mothers who have spent restless nights in the windy and chilly December winter at Pasighat area to make the society free of drugs and alcohol abuses which have taken away many youngsters in the name of celebration. My salute also goes to the East Siang Wine Shops Association for understanding the cries of the mother where they have sacrificed their economic benefits for making a beautiful and better society by keeping their shops shut. If every one of us works dedicatedly and with sheer determination then nothing is impossible. It has been proved by the ABK women wing and I feel that their noble work should be an eye opener for each and every individual of the society. Let us all follow the principle of these mothers and support them in their endeavour to clean the society for making it a beautiful and a better place to live in.
Yours,
Tagon Tasung
President
Bogong Banggo Yameng Kebang
Learn from Ujum and co
Dear Editor,
First of all I would like to salute Ms. Ujum Perying, Dr Nani Bath, Mr. Patey Tayum,
Mr. Biru Nasi and Mr. Mepe Ete and all those like-
The first ever hunger strike in Arunachal Pradesh called by Ms.
Ujum Perying on 8th of Jan was very peaceful without paralyzing the government machinery and harming any public life. Everything was normal as usual days. Ujum and her team have sowed seeds of rebellion among the youths to get demands fulfilled through democratic means or constitutional methods.
The declaration of 12hrs bandh call by the ANSU on 2nd Feb has once again showed that they haven't learnt anything from Ujum and her team. She and her comrades have already set an example of getting the demands fulfilled through peaceful means.
So, my prayer to every pressure group is to boycott unconstitutional methods of protest rather adopt constitutional means. And moreover, students studying outside the state have to go back to their respective destinations. Therefore, for the greater interest of the student community I am writing this letter to all the pressure groups of our state.
Yours,
Takhe Apa
Let us have access to clean water
Dear Editor
Through your esteemed column, I would like to bring the following few facts about the hue and cry for a drop of water in Khonsa Town.
That each one of us knows that water is basic need for every human survival but the hue and cry for a drop of water especially in Club colony, Khonsa is not a new phenomenon. Leaving everything behind one has to go out of their home to fetch water every day. It is true that a person whoever is found fetching water in and around Township would be from Club Colony, Khonsa. But if someone goes to the PHED to complain, reply of the attendant would be very simple, "No water in the source".
But who will believe even if people of Khonsa Township, the land known for Down lit mountains and Rivers are surviving without water even after 67 years of Indian Independence?
It would be a matter of shame for everyone to know that 'water source tank' constructed for Club Colony, Khonsa is just below the septic tank of Seva Kendra of Catholic nuns and it would be more shocking to know that the tank has been crashed for successive two times but the PHE Department (Khonsa) remains in deep sleep instead of rectifying the said source tank. Interestingly, one of the attendant from PHED Enquiry office (Khonsa) revealed that the matter has been brought to the knowledge of JE but surprisingly JE reportedly told the departmental plumbers to pour bleaching powder at the source tank to remove the smell. What a brilliant idea he has. Is not it weird? But he should understand that God see the truths and truth always wins.
It may also be mentioned here that most of the government quarters in Khonsa Town
does not have any water connection though admissible civic charges are being deducted
directly from the source. It is also a fact that to restore water lines in Khonsa
means one has to spend at least Rs. 5000/-
In my opinion, the fund received from the state government and as well as from the centre by the executing agency should be quite enough to provide water up to some extend provided the flow of funds are utilized wisely, judiciously and with accountability.
Now the big question here is who is responsible for the terrific condition in Khonsa town? Are we all not collectively responsible for it? We should not remain silent spectator against such blunders of the executing agency for the common good. I don't want any good debate in this regard but I would just like to appeal to one and all to wake up the executing Agency before it is too late.
I sincerely appeal to the concern department to look into the matter and rectify the pipeline/source tank before it is too late.
Yours,
Sumpa
Khonsa
Help us complete the road early
Dear Editor,
This is in response to the article published in your esteemed daily on dated Jan
17 in Reader Forum section by an aggrieved student, where he had mentioned hardship
faced by the dwellers of the ESS-
However, laying of pavement work will resume by the end of this month. Inconvenience caused is highly regretted and further, we appeal all concerned to cooperate with the department and the executing agency for smooth and early completion of work.
Yours,
AE,
CSD-
PWD, Itanagar
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