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Itanagar, Jan 06: The Si-
Addressing the gathering at the celebration, Parliamentary Secretary for UD and Land Management, Techi Kaso urged all the senior members of the community to impart their traditional knowledge and wisdom to their younger generation so that they can carry forward their tradition and culture ahead.
The Parliamentary Secretary also appealed to all to spread the message of love, peace and togetherness while celebrating the festival.
Kaso also released a Tagin folk tale book “The Story of Himbin Techi” on the occasion.
Earlier, Parliamentary Secretary Supply and Consumer Affairs, Nyamar Karbak appealed to the people not to forget their own culture and tradition no matter what religion they follow. He further appealed, especially to the younger generation to preserve their culture and language.
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Mega dance was performed by dance troupes from capital complex and districts on the occassion, reports DIPR.
Our Daporijo Correspondent adds: Si-
The festival involves various rituals that are performed to appease Si -
Attending the festival, ZPM Yokpo Baja appealed to the people of the community to
foster communal harmony to ensure peaceful co-
The essence of all religions is peaceful co-
He also highlighted various social problems concerning Upper Subansiri district and urged all to bring about a positive changes in the district.
He appealed to the members of the community to work for promotion of the festival.
Senior citizen Tabom Laigi urged the believers to preserve and promote the age-
“Everyone should work for the betterment of the society. Every citizen coming from other state should be treated like a guest,” he said. Various sports, cultural and literary competitions were organized to mark the festival.
The cultural night was another main attraction of the festival wherein renowned local
singers enthralled the audience with their melodious voice. A film titled “Light
of Si-
Food stalls were also one of the main attractions during the festival. There were food stalls for different food items especially to promote the local cuisines.
Apart from local people tourists from Europe, Asia, America and members from various other communities thronged the festival venue and witnessed the colorful celebration.
The festival was also celebrated in a grand way at Siyum (SINALITA) by organizing colourful cultural nights and games and sports, cultural and literary competitions.
Dr.Tara Nayam, Vice President of Tagin Cultural Society in his address yesterday expressed happiness over participation of members from other communities in enthusiasm making the celebration a grand success.
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Siang organic campaign intensified, ‘Food Smart Citizens for Food Smart Cities’ launched
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PASIGHAT, Jan 06: Intensifying its ongoing ‘Siang Organic’ campaign, the Siang Peoples Forum (SPF) in collaboration of Siang Tea Industries Ltd, Future Generations Arunachal Pradesh (NGO), Adi Baane Kebang and woman SHGs launched ‘Food Smart Citizens for Food Smart Cities’ in a workshop held in Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pasighat today.
The campaign aims at protection of biodiversity in Siang valley through organic farming and sustainable agriculture to ensure food and nutritional security.
Attending the workshop, founder of Navdanya (A network of seed keepers and organic producers), Dr Vandana Shiva said that her mission has taken initiative for rejuvenation of organic farming in the Northeaster hill states, which is to be gradually extended to other states. She lamented that food produced by using chemicals has seized the joy of farmers, who have lost their food and nutritional security.
Dr Vandana said that chemical fertilizers are playing major role in climate change. As such, oxides of Nitrogen are causing air pollution, while 70 percent garbage is produced from inorganic food items. She suggested tagging Swastya Bharat Abhiyan with the ongoing Swachch Bharat Abhiyan launched by the central government.
While suggesting protection of the natural resources including water bodies, hills and natural forests, Dr Vandana said that insect pollination in crops increase productivity and it can be expected in organic cultivation of natural vegetation. Stating on the Draft Arunachal Organic Policy, Dr Vandana has sought people’s feedback based on the scopes and potentiality available in the region. She laid stress on conservation of local verities of food crops besides documentation of indigenous knowledge on seed storage and cultivation practices. She urged the local people to have an united efforts to make the state organic.
Explaining the concept of organic farming, Dean of Pasighat College of Horticulture & Forestry, A K Pandey said that organic farming is not confined to agriculture, but it is related to biodiversity and sustainable development of resources. He lamented that population explosion and consequent rapid urbanization has an adverse effect on food production, which is posing threat to survival of the countrymen. He also briefed on the issues and strategies of organic vegetable production with power point presentation.
The participants in the workshop made focus on availability of resources with feasibility of organic farming in Siang valley. According to them, about seventy percent organic food produced in their locality is safe, but the vegetables and fruits imported from inorganic farms is posing serious health hazard to the community people.
East Siang District Agriculture officer, Y J Lego in her impressive speech held the farmers responsible for contaminating the mother earth. She discouraged application of chemical substances in crop field and put emphasize on the improved organic cultivation to boost production.
Among others, Bharatiya Kishan Sangha (Arunachal state) president Takali Tamuk, ABK (Women) activist Anyak Mize, Siang Peoples Forum General Secretary Oyar Gao led the group discussions in the occasion and spoke in favour of organic farming.
Phassang refutes allegations, says ready to face probe
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Jan 06: Jan Andolan Committee of BJP, Arunachal Pradesh Chairman, Tame Phassang today said that he is ready to face any investigation against him and welcomed the demands of All Arunachal Pradesh PDS Transporters’ Welfare Association (AAPPDSTWA) seeking enquiry into alleged mismanagement of funds under National Bamboo Mission when he was its Chairman back in 2009.
Phassang was reacting to the said Association’s allegations during a press conference held at Press Club here this afternoon. ‘I was the chairman of the National Bamboo Mission in 2009 and have no issues if an investigation is conducted as the allegations of mismanagement of funds against me are baseless and concocted’, he said. While terming the allegations of threatening the senior government officials levelled by the AAPPDSTWA as unfounded, Phassang said that there is no proof to support their claims and if one wishes can easily go through phone records to get to the truth.
The AAPPDSTWA has been demanding the arrest of Lokam Tassar, Tame Phassang, Kipa Kanam, Tai Taley, Toko Obi and Biri Kakum within 24 hours and alleged them of disrupting the senior public servants in discharging their duties resulting into delay in clearing of HTS payment to the genuine contractors. It has also warned to resort to boycott and disruption of supplies of essential commodities to all the districts in the state.
Strongly refuting the allegations, Phassang stated that he has abided by the High Court and Supreme Court orders directing that payment be made against the genuine contractors and claimed to have never stopped genuine bills as alleged. Stating that the party has the support of the state’s people in its fight against the gross financial mismanagement plaguing the state, the JAC Chairman further dared the present state government to accept the people’s genuine demands of conducting an investigation over the issue also.
Arunachal bag 6 gold medals in World Taekwondo Challenge Championship
ITANAGAR, Jan 06: Arunachal Taekwondo Team bagged 6 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal in the World Taekwondo Challenge Championship 2015 which was held at Gilton Ground, Mumbai from December 28 to 31, 2015.
The gold medalists are Tater Hui (Senior Poomsae), Langkung Rade (Poomsae under
Red Belt), Godak Bogi (Poomsae under colour belt), Bafragsai Tayang (U-
Mechi Tago and Likha Govind won a silver and bronze medal in poomsae and under 58 kg category respectively.
School boxing team leaves for National School Games
ITANAGAR, Jan 06: A nine-
The selected athletes are, (Boys) Dejum Gadi (56 Kg), Taluk Bage (62 Kg), Chello
Tade (69 Kg), (Girls) -
Tarh Tassap is the Manager and Chef De-
EKSWCO commemorates Late Nicham Sonam’s birthday with mass cleanliness drive
Staff Reporter
SEPPA, Jan 06: With a mission to clean up Seppa township ahead of Kameng River Festival
(a three day cultural cum adventurous event) slated to be held from January 21 to
23, 2016, East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organization (EKSWCO) today conducted
a mass cleanliness drive while commemorating 54th birth anniversary of Late Nicham
Sonam, a founder member of EKSWCO. Hundreds of volunteers participated in cleanliness
drive. Entire town was divided into three sectors for the mission clean-
The cleanliness drive was conducted in between Nicham Sonam bridge and Tari Bridge stretch at New Seppa by volunteers of EKSWCO and Women Welfare Organisation, Mothers Group assisted by the departments like WRD, PWD, RWD etc.
Bank of Kameng River was assigned to All East Kameng Students Union (AEKSU), East
Kameng Christain Forum, Kameng Echo Adventure. Similarly task to clean up market
areas was given to East Kameng Chambers of Commerce and Industry (EKCCI) and Bazar
Welfare Committee etc. The EKSWCO is on war-
Earlier, while paying floral tribute to Late Nicham Sonam at Nyedar Namlo Seppa, EKSWCO Chairman Kya Safar Pao remembered the contributions of Late Sonam and appealed the people to follow his path. Late Nicham Sonam was first Circle Officer (CO) from the district and is being considered as an architect of social and cultural growth of East Kameng district.
CS inspects vital infrastructure projects
NAHARLAGUN, Jan 06: Chief Secretary Ramesh Negi today inspected the progress of the
construction of 360-
Upgradation of ASH is also a pre-
While inspecting, the chief secretary suggested for ensuring proper sewerage/drainage
system and un-
Expressing satisfaction over the pace of the work, the Chief Secretary called for monthly review of the progress of the work.
Director, Health Services, Dr. Moji Jini informed that the ward segment will be completed by August, and OPD, Laboratory, OT, Blood Bank and Administration Block will also be accommodated for time being to facilitate the next phase of construction.
Later, in a meeting with senior medical and programme officers of the Health Department, Negi reviewed the implementation of various programmes and the delivery of healthcare services for the benefit of the people of the state.
The Chief Secretary also enquired about procurement of medical equipments for providing healthcare services and stressed on proper utilization of equipments procured/purchased for treatment and diagnostic care particularly for the needy and poor patients.
On the need for early establishment of proposed Medical College, the Chief Secretary suggested to prepare all required formalities for establishment of the Medical College.
He was accompanied by Secretary Planning, IPR and Printing Sonam Chombay, Commissioner Health, Bolung Siram.
Later, the Chief Secretary inspected the progress of construction of office building of Soochna Bhawan in Papu Nallah. Being informed that the progress of the Soochna Bhawan has been delayed due to non release of fund, Negi directed for immediate release of fund amounting to Rs. 98 lacs for completion of the Bhawan at the earliest. The project was started in 2012.
The Department of Information and Public Relations, which is vital wing in disseminating the information and awareness of the welfare programmes and policies of the State Govt is presently functioning in the old civil secretariat SPT Building built in 1971 and the entire area is now allotted for the ASH campus.
Earlier, the Chief Secretary also visited the State Library in Itanagar to assess the feasibility for the provision of the Reading Room to attract readers with all required state of the art facilities including cafeteria to cater the needs of the visitors and suggested for solar panel for generating electricity to minimize recurring cost of power.
Later, he also visited the Directorate of Printing. While visiting all the sections to get first hand information about the printing technology and equipments, CS noted that with the available equipments and skills, the directorate can also take up all kinds of printing works apart from its day to day government printing works. He lauded the commitment and hardwork of the officers and staff and asked them to keep up the same tempo and spirit. DIPR
DC stresses on door to door campaign
ROING, Jan 06: Lower Dibang Valley Deputy Commissioner Ravi Dhawan gave emphasis on door to door awareness campaign to clarify some misconceptions associated with polio and IPPI in order to achieve cent percent immunization coverage.
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Earlier, DRCHO, Roing briefed informed that the first round of Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization programme in Lower Dibang Valley district for 2016 would be held from January 17 to 19 and the second round from February 21 to 23.
House to house polio immunization would be carried out on January 18 and 19 while booth base immunization would be given on January 17 January during the first round of the programme.
The District Action Plan for IPPI, 2016 of Lower Dibang Valley was attended by District Medical Officers, DRCHO, Circle Officer, representative from NHPC, 44th RCC, BRTF, Public Leaders. DIPRO
Support for bamboosa Library grows
WAKRO, Jan 06: Many well-
Another well-
Earlier Deepak travelled to RIWATCH campus in Khinjili to meet the founder of the library movement. He interacted with members of local NGOs. Deepak, who was also felicitated with Bamboosa Memento of Gratitude assured to continue his support and exhorted all to support the noble cause. A core committee headed by Bapen Kri has been formed to rebuild the Bamboosa.
In an encouraging gesture Divya Singh took up the responsibility of sponsoring the education of a rural Arunachali child. The Apnes presented dances and sang to mark the occasion.
CS holds meet to discuss Statehood Day celebration
NAHARLAGUN, Jan 06: Chief Secretary Ramesh Negi chaired a preliminary meeting with regards to celebration of Statehood Day 2016 and Festival of Arunachal at his conference Hall here yesterday.
In departure with the normal Statehood Day function, the meeting discussed to celebrate the 30 years of Statehood Day with a difference at State Capital and all districts in befitting manners.
Apart from the normal programmes, it was decided to organize lead up programmes as a precursor to the Statehood Day and Festival of Arunachal.
The programmes will spread over at different locations of Capital region. The main attractions of the events will be symposium on “Growth of Representative Government in the State” and debate & essay competition on 30 years of journey of progress at RGU Doimukh, a symposium by APSCW on “Journey of women progress during the three decades” and Workshop on Performing Arts & Theatrical Events. ‘Street pageant’ will also be a special feature of the buildup events to the Statehood Day celebration.
The functions will also be organized at district level with varied programmes like
food festival, exhibition on the rich bio-
The meeting was attended by all the Commissioners, Secretaries, DC & SP Capital and DIPR. DIPR
Sensitization prog on management, rehabilitation of PWDs
ITANAGAR, Jan 06: Over 100 persons, belonging to various sections of Lower Subansiri
district mostly women self-
Addressing the NYP facilitated 6th such national workshop in the state, ADC Neding Chatung lauded the organisers and resources persons for their initiative and called for more events in other parts of the district. He advised the participants to make the best use of the knowledge earned to benefit the society.
Apatani People’s Forum chief adviser Koj Hinda Tara and DUDA AUPO Punyo Tupey, in chest Apatani, exhorted the participants to rise to the occasion.
“It is a unique programme which would benefit those incapable to avail benefit outside the state,” Tara said while assuring all possible support.
“We would ensure involvement of the society in the greater welfare,” committed Lower Subansiri Vegetable Growers’ Cooperative Society secretary Kago Kampu & Ziro branch Arunachal Pradesh Women Welfare Society secretary Dusu Amer.
Enlisting various steps including 120 short term courses conducted annually by Mumbai-
Today’s event, organized in collaboration with the National Youth Project (NYP), aimed at bringing mass awareness about various Govt programmes, he said and appealed to the gathering to be ambassadors to make the PWDs national builders.
The NYP funded by AYJNIHH has so far skilled 2,430 PDWs of Tawang, West Kameng, Papum Pare, Changlang, East Siang, Namsai, Lohit, Anjaw & Lower Dibang Valley districts, who all are engaged in productive works in their locality to earn decently, its president P Bishwas disclosed.
Lishank Tasar & Tadar Parte to represent India at Taiwan International Science Fair 2016
ITANAGAR, Jan 04: The project of Liashank Tasar and her group from Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Nirjuli entitled “A Study on Traditional Architecture in Itanagar Capital Complex and to Improve a Modified Typology for a Climate Responsive Contemporary House” was one among the top 16 projects selected during the 23rd National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC), 2015 which was held at Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab from December 27 to 31, 2015..
A total of 624 projects were presented by child scientists from all over the country at the NCSC.
Ten projects selected at the State level CSC 2015 held during November, 2015 from different districts represented Arunachal Pradesh and was presented by the group leaders of the projects on the selected focal “Understanding Weather and Climate” In this NCSC.
Lishank Tasar along with her first group Member Tadar Parte has been selected to represent India with their project at the Taiwan International Science Fair 2016 to be held during January 24 to February 2, 2016 at Taipei.
The team of child scientists, teachers from the State was led by Dr. Debajit Mahanta, Joint Director & State Coordinator, NCSC, Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science & Technology, Itanagar.
National Council for Science Technology and Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India recognizing the achievement of the top 16 projects selected will provide 15 days internship for all the group members including the guide teacher of the project in some of the leading science and technological institutes such as IIT, IISER during the summer vacation as an incentive.
The Chancellor of Chandigarh University, during the valedictory function, announced to provide 100% scholarships to these 16 child scientists and Chandigarh University would adopt them up to the Ph. D. level, if they join Chandigarh University after their 10 + 2 level. Chandigarh University will bear their entire cost of education.
NCSC provides an opportunity to large number of children all over the country to
enjoy learning of science by laying stress on the concept of “Learning by Doing”
activities on real life problems and satisfying their creative urges and curiosity
through action oriented research projects. The NCSC projects starts at District Level
CSC and on the basis of innovativeness, merit, projects are selected from the district
level to state level and then finally to the National level, which is held during
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Capital DC holds meeting on R Day celebration
ITANAGAR, Jan 6: Capital Complex Deputy Commissioner Mige Kamki today urged upon the departments concerned to shoulder their responsibilities with dedication and sincerity for celebration of the ensuing Republic Day in a grand manner. While addressing the representatives of various departments in a meeting held in his Conference Hall here regarding celebration of the Republic Day on 26th January next at Indira Gandhi Park, the DC further informed that the parade rehearsal would begin from Jan 13 next and the final rehearsal would be held on Jan 24. The DC urged them to ensure that all arrangement works are finished by January 23 next.
He also directed the Dy SP Itanagar T K Nath to deploy adequate forces for security arrangements and crowd control at I.G Park. The DDSE Itanagar was asked to ensure participation of all schools in the Capital Complex in the Prabhat Pheri on the day as well as arrangement of student cultural troupes for which the DACO Itanagar was asked to coordinate the cultural events.
Meanwhile, DC informed that a special cleanliness drive would be carried out in Itanagar Municipal area and in and around the I.G Park Itanagar to clean all drainages and to remove unwanted banners, hoardings, posters etc.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Habung Lampung EAC Itanagar, Michi Kani Dy Director, IPR, Bamin Nime Protocol Officer and officers from concerned departments. DIPRO
Tezu to host “Discover North-
TEZU, Jan 6: Tezu, headquarters of Lohit district will be hosting the three days
“Discover North-
A consultative -
Addressing the meeting the DC was very optimistic for the successful conduct of the festival in Tezu. He requested all the Committee Members to work with dedication to make the event successful. He specially emphasized on proper management of food, lodging, electricity and water supply, sanitation and proper maintenance of venues of the celebrations.
Speaking on the occasion, Tezu DACO gave a detailed outline of the festival and also sought the cooperation and support of all members/HoDs present for the success of the festival.
EE clarifies
ITANAGAR, Jan 06: Reacting to a news item under heading “Irked with power failure, people demand………”, which was published in a section of local dailies, the Executive Engineer (EM), Aalo EM Division Dept, of Hydro Power Development clarified that the Lhallung Hydel station was shut down for maintenance work during the day hours on Saturday ( December 26). However, Power supply was resumed in the evening of the same day. Since then the hydel is running smoothly till date, the EE claimed adding that every Saturday is a routine maintenance day of hydel stations.
The EE also said that load shedding takes place during peak hours. During lean period, the water discharge is low and only one unit is put into operation, the EE clarified.
With regards to staff posted at Lhallung Hydel, the EE informed that there are only 4 staff posted against Lhallung and rest have been arranged internally.
“We have managed to post 2 staff from Liromoba MHS, 3 from Aalo MHS and 8 from Mechuka MHS. Out of the 17 staff posted, only 10 are competent to be engaged in shift duty. Rest have been engaged in other duties such as, cleaning of Power House, Intake, Power Channel etc, the EE added.
IMWA warns against unlawful activities
ITANAGAR, Jan 06: The Itanagar Market Welfare Association (IMWA) in a release informed that it has received many complaints and grievances from the business community. IMWA alleged that many individuals are forcefully taking huge amount of loan from the businessmen of capital complex. They termed such move as indirect extortion and appealed to such individual or party to refrain from exercising unlawful activities.
The association also requested the cyber cafe owner of Itanagar to maintain strict identification register. In most part of the city, the cyber cafe owners are not maintaining such priorities. Arunachal Pradesh is border area and Itanagar in particular is sensitive and important administrative centre. At such junction, anti social elements take advantage of such prevailing facilities that is through cyber cafe especially in passing important information related to national security. The IMWA will soon carry out special drive to checkout all the cyber cafe in this regard.
“We have also received requests from some good denizens of capital complex as well as from teaching faculties of Dera Natung Government College, Itanagar about the mini photocopy of text book during exams. This particular unfair means through mini photocopy is serious threat to our genuine students who seriously prepare for exam. In this regard, we also appeals the entire photocopy agent or locally called Xerox copy shops of capital complex to refrain from involving in mini photocopying of textbooks,” IMWA added. The Association also called upon parents to keep an eye on their ward as many students in school uniform has been found to be roaming around in restaurants and indulging in wrong activities. The IMWA also expressed its inability to contain the rocketing price of goods and services. “We are association, having certain limits. We stand only for the interest of business community. We feel sorry for all the inconveniences and appeal one and all to refer your grievances to consumer right forum or cells. The authority is there for your interest and we are here for our interests,” the association added.
No breakthrough in Kali Bulo murder case
ITANAGAR, Jan 06: Five months after the beginning of probe into the alleged murder of Kali Bulo; the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Home Department is yet to make any significant headway into the case.
Kali Bulo, an Assistant (AT) teacher of Govt Higher Secondary School, Mechukha, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his quarter in the morning of August 5 last year. The mysterious death of the teacher drew a lot of public hue and cry across the state following which the State Home Department had constituted an SIT to probe the alleged murder case.
However, the SIT is yet to make any significant breakthrough in the case with the
civil societies and students of Mechukha Sub-
Demanding immediate arrest of the culprits involved in the alleged murder of Kali Bulo, a candle light march was taken out by the public of Mechukha under banner of Tagin Cultural Society (TCS) West Siang Unit and All Tagin Students’ Union (ATSU) West Siang Unit last evening .
They strongly demanded the authority concerned to immediately arrest the culprits involved in the alleged murder incident or else let the public know about the outcome of the SIT probe into the case.
Around 300 members comprising civil society members, students and teachers participated in the candle light march which started from Chorten Tinali, Mechukha and culminated at Govt Higher Secondary School.
NSCN-
ITANAGAR, Jan 06: NSCN-
“We distance ourselves whatsoever from Wingan Agan and Damwang Bangsia. They are
in no way related to the NSCN-
“Many youths are involved in carrying out extortion in the name of various organizations,
including the NSCN-
“We are for peace and peaceful settlement of the Indo-
Enrollment under APCMUHIS underway
PASIGHAT, Jan 6: A large number of people gathered at Pasighat General Hospital here to enroll their names under APCMUHIS. The District Medical Officer has organized the enrolled camp for the residents of Pasighat township. East Siang Deputy Commissioner Isha Khosla along with JDHS (T&R) Dr. Kabang Lego, DMO Dr. M Perme and Medical Supdt. Dr. Y R Darang reviewed arrangements for enrollment today.
While exhorting the people to enroll their name under the scheme, DC Khosla said the CMUHIS is a unique health scheme that aims to provide free medical and surgical treatment in empanelled government and private hospitals in cashless manner. Elaborating the significance of cashless manner, Khosla said when a beneficiary approaches an empanelled hospital for treatment under the scheme, he or she is not required to make any payment instead the payment is made on his behalf by the Insurer to the empanelled hospital.
During her visit, the DC issued directives to the district health authority for wide publicity and extra arrangement (before and after the scheduled time) for government employees so that normal official works is not hampered. Later she inspected the ongoing construction of the 50 bedded MCH Wing building and expressed happiness over the work progress. She instructed the executing agency for timely completion of the building with quality work. DIPRO
Relief sought
ITANAGAR, Jan 6: Claiming that the house of Rungte-
Wildlife protection awareness prog held
ITANAGAR, Jan 6: A series of awareness programmes was conducted by Taro Takam Tasang Multipurpose Society Ltd. (TTTMS), a local NGO in collaboration with department Forest, Seppa in various places under East Kameng recently.
During the programme, resource persons including Seppa DFO, T Palli, AEKSU general secretary Arjun Flago and forest guard Siang Veo appealed the participants not to indulge in deforestation and suggested them to practice traditional methods of hunting and fishing.
GJCMCC chalks out progs. for Mega Mopin celebration
AALO, Jan 6: The Golden Jubilee Central Mopin Celebration Committee (GJCMCC) held
a meeting yesterday to chalk-
GJCMCC President Doi Ado and Secretary Henrik Basar disclosed their month-
They urged all in-
Elaborate arrangements are being made pertaining to paintings, filling up of Pinku Pinte Leker, Priest House, Gumin Kiin and other structure within the celebration ground.
The committee will also take up approach CC Pavement from Nehru Chowk to Donyi Polo Dere. DIPRO
Govt. urged for proper utilization of SIDF
ITANAGAR, Jan 06: Arunachal Pradesh Intellectual Youth Federation (APIYF) has alleged
poor or non-
The said fund is sanctioned for all the constituencies but still some constituencies have been deprived from the State Infrastructure Development Fund, APIYF stated in a release.
It appealed to the higher authority of the state government to implement the same in every constituency within the stipulated time period as per guidelines.
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Correction
While referring to the news item “Bakin Pertin remembered” published in this daily on January 6, the reporter of the news clarified that it was 20th death anniversary of Late Bakin Pertin, not 19th. Moreover, Late Bakin Pertin was permanently settled at Mirbuk village, Pasighat in the year “1971” not in 1997. The inadvertent errors are regretted.
January 07
Editorial
Media should be cautious in reporting terror
Once again the role of media in covering the terror attack is being scrutinized post
Pathankot terror attack. Some of the security experts alleged that non-
His remarks came in the backdrop of reporting of the anti terrorist operations by
some news channels during Pathankot airbase attack. This is not for the first time
that Indian media has been under scanner for covering of terror incident. In the
year 2008 when deadly gang of terrorists went on rampage killing scores of people
at Mumbai, the Indian media found itself in the firing line, not just of the killers
but also of the authorities, for its reportage of the attack. It was alleged that
the non-
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Readers’ Forum
A noble gesture
Dear Editor,
So far I have not seen any festival celebration committee in Arunachal Pradesh which does not accept cash money from Chief Guest and Guest of Honour but there is a festival celebration committee which does not accept money from persons who attend celebration either as Chief Guest or Guest of honour that is Si Donyi Festival Celebration Committee of Tagin which celebrates the festival every year on 6th January.
I, as a journalist, attended this festival on several occasions and never found them
accepting money from Chief Guest or Guest of Honour. It’s truly a noble gesture.
I wish festival celebration committees of other communities also try to know as to
why the celebration committee of Tagin does not accept money during the Si-
To me, joining any festival without contribution of money signifies more sanctity
of the celebration. In many occasions I have seen some guests were boastfully giving
huge amount of cash money to festival celebration committees amidst loud applaud
from public but immediately it’s value gets vanished in the air because demonstration
of cash money has no sanctity with originality of the respective festival. At the
same time Tagin does not serve any wildlife meat during the celebration of Si-
Yours,
Taro Chatung,
Senior Journalist
Counter view
Dear Editor,
Mr. Sujit De’s letter titled “Need a resolution to rid a baggage of prejudice” published
on January 5 is extremely well-
However, despite honouring Mr. De’s well intentions, I differ with him as far as
the issue of surname is concerned. He refers to a school mate of him bearing the
surname ‘Mal’ who had to stomach insults and bitter comments revolving his surname.
And Mr.De concludes that age-
Mr. De also states that surname fans nepotism. Yes, but linguistic, provincial and religious identities also give birth to all norms of bias, prejudice and favouritism. Now will Mr.De demand that henceforth, people have to hide their religious or ethnic identities as well? Will we identify ourselves as Mr.Sky Blue or Ms. Rose Fragrance? Again the mindset of people is the only factor. Those who believe in humanity will never favour or discriminate against another based on his/her surname, region, religion, language or nationality. And those who possess divisive ideology will continue to remain biased even with/without usage of surname. So the urgent need arises to strictly ensure that all appointments or interviews be conducted in neutral and transparent way.
Mr.De has also taken the cudgel on behalf of the bride who has to change their surnames due to patriarchal demands of the husband’s family. There exists innumerable couple who lead extremely happy cordial marital lives even though the wife has discarded her paternal surname post marriage. Also there exist innumerable couple who are always at loggerheads with each other and lead extremely violent relationship even though the wife has retained her original surname! Marriage is an ideally a noble holy relationship where the couple are expected to traverse the path of life together through mutual affection and sacrifice. Change of surname or status quo regarding it is absolutely immaterial.
I am sure Mr.De will continue to fight against casteism and try to eradicate this evil system from the soil of India. But he should redirect his energy and time in a more constructive purposeful way instead of dwelling in mere surname issue only.
Yours,
Kajal Chatterjee,
Kolkata
DC Jha doing commendable job
Dear Editor,
A young energetic, honest and sincere IAS Officer of the day is no other than Ravi Jha DC Tirap. Within a short span of his induction in the prestigious IAS, the young man has done the kind of work which others could not able to do in their entire career. Jha have proved himself as efficient, trustworthy, hardworking and role model for others. Most of our tribal officers do not want to be posted at TCL districts. But sir you have proved them wrong. Registering the entire group D Staff of DC office Tirap under the Prime Minister Bima Yojna a brain child scheme by our most respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paying the whole 1st installment from his own salary, enrolling the UTPS of Tirap Jail under APCMUHIS etc are the yeoman and commendable jobs done by the young officer. Thanks to all departmental staffs and public of Tirap who have given cooperation in this regard. I personally appeal to the govt. of Arunachal, if any; I doubt there is govt. as of now to recommend DC Tirap for the presidential gold medal award to the GOI for his outstanding and excellent performances. Congrats Ravi Jha and the people of Tirap who got a knowledgeable and a performer DC. Keep on young man.
Yours,
Osong Saroh
Advocate
APPSC cannot be trusted
Dear Editor,
This is in response to the news published in your daily dated 29th Dec, 2015 regarding the demand of Arunachal Teacher Aspirants Forum (APTAF) for the placing PGT & TGT posts under APPSC.
In this regard, I would like to highlight that recent examination conducted under
APPSC has been highly controversial. It has led to the suspension of some APPSC members
& staffs due to unfair means of leakage of question paper. There was dharna and hunger
strike against commission which the whole state witnessed. We have seen that APPSC
is not conducting free & fair examination. Therefore APPSC cannot be trusted anymore.
I therefore request to choose the best and re-
Yours,
On behalf of Aspirant Candidates
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