January 12
Pema to expand ministry
Staff Reporter
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: The cabinet expansion of Pema Khandu led BJP government is expected
to take place on Saturday. The names of potential cabinet inductee include parliamentary
secretary for education Bamang Felix, Tezu MLA Dr Mahesh Chai and Ziro-
RSS along with majority of 'original' BJP MLAs are reportedly pushing for Taki. The three cabinet posts are vacant following the dropping of Takam Pario, Tanga Byaling and Rajesh Tacho. CM Khandu had dropped them following rebellion against his govt.
Union minister for Road, Transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari along with BJP National
General Secretary Ram Madhav is expected to attend the swearing in ceremony, according
to sources. Gadkari will also dedicate two roads namely Papu-
Late Tarh Peeju to get national bravery award
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: Late Tarh Peeju has been selected, Posthumously, for Indian Council for Child Welfare's National Bravery Award (Bharat Award) 2016.
On May 19, 2016, nine year old Peeju drowned while saving her cousins Miss Phassang Marry and Tarh Charu when they attempted to cross Pachin River in Naharlagun.
Peeju jumped into the turbulent river and dragged both Marry and Charu to safety. She was swept away by the river and her body was later recovered at downstream.
Born to father Tarh Kama and mother Tarh Yaku, brave heart Peeju was studying in Class IV at Alphabet Public School, Nirjuli. The award will be presented by Prime Minister of India in New Delhi.
CM invite investors to Arunachal
AHMEDABAD, Jan 11: Chief Minister Pema Khandu asserted that with its strategic location
between Bhutan, China and Myanmar vis-
Convening an Investor's Meet on the side-
"Arunachal Pradesh is favourably situated between the huge markets of mainland India
in the South and South-
The Chief Minister observed that Arunachal Pradesh remained closed to investors from outside due to its remoteness and poor market. However, he said the state is opening up its treasure trove with better communication network like the Trans Arunachal Highway, Advance Landing Grounds, and extension of railway lines, better bridges, etc and a more congenial atmosphere of doing brisk business.
"Arunachal Pradesh now means serious business and that's why we are here today," he remarked.
Hosts of business houses based in Gujarat and elsewhere, while expressing their keen
interest in doing business in Arunachal Pradesh, swarmed the Arunachal help-
The investors, which also included the Sun Group, expressed keen interest in high-
Several probable investors also raised issues relating to State's take on investor oriented investment policies, flexibility of laws, to which the Chief Minister assured assistance in the form of investor friendly policies, subsidies from Union Government, tax holidays and single window clearances.
The Chief Minister invited the investors to Arunachal Pradesh where a seminar on investment will be organised to address issues of the investors in detail.
It is expected that about 20 potential investors from Gujarat who expressed their keen interest on investing in Arunachal Pradesh will visit the State in the month of February to explore areas of investment.
Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism PD Sona, Chief Secretary Shakuntala D Gamlin, Principal Secretary (Home) Satya Gopal and Commissioner Investment Ashis Kundra, Secretary to CM Sonam Chombay were present in the meeting.
NGOs slam India’s human rights situation, shrinking democratic space
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: A number of non-
These and many more issues have been highlighted in the Joint Stakeholder's Report on India's overall human rights situation released by the Working Group on Human Rights (WGHR) in India and UN at New Delhi recently. The report was submitted to the UN Human Rights Council for the upcoming third Universal Periodic Review of India due to take place at Geneva in May 2017, under which India's human rights record, obligations and commitments will be evaluated by 193 member states of the UN at the UNHRC. More than a thousand NGOs, lawyers and activists from almost all states in the country have endorsed the report.
Henri Tiphagne, convenor of WGHR, said various UN bodies and several governments have expressed concerns on severe restrictions and actions by the Indian Government. He said that the report endorsed by more than 1000 organizations in the country, echoes the need for the Indian Government to call for an open dialogue with the civil society before the UPR plenary session is held in May 2017. He also pointed out "as India claims to move ahead with developmental agenda, no development can be at the cost of crushing of fundamental rights of dissent and protest which are the basic elements of our democracy."
The Co-
Senior human rights lawyer Vrinda Grover expressed concern over the failure of the Indian state to honour its pledges at the earlier UPRs and highlighted that despite assurances to the Human Rights Council, India had still not ratified the Convention Against Torture, and no law against torture has been passed by the Indian Parliament to date. Terming this a damning blot on India's human rights record she urged the Parliament to pass the Prevention of Torture law in compliance with CAT.
Vrinda also said that the impunity for human rights violations by security forces in zones of conflict continue and further, no heed is being paid to recommendations by HRC member States, UN Treaty bodies and Special Rapporteours to repeal AFSPA. The reports from Chhattisgarh are very disturbing where Adivasi women were being sexually assaulted and men killed in extra judicial killings by police and security forces; and lawyers, journalists, activists and academics highlighting these egregious violations are being targeted by the police and administration; She also emphasized that sexual violence against women remained widespread and systematic and the basic citizenship rights of half the population were infringed. The government must as a matter of highest priority ensure conditions where women enjoy their freedoms and live without fear.
The WGHR Joint Stakeholders report deals with critical issues like social inequality, homelessness, cancellation of FCRA of NGOs, harassment of civil rights activists, shrinking of democratic in India as well as Dalit and tribal issues.
Some startling facts highlighted in the report are: India tops world hunger list
with 194.6 million undernourished; has the world's largest number of homeless and
landless persons; the world's highest number of malnourished and hungry children;
56% rural households are landless; 30% of world's poorest people and 10.2 million
working children between 5-
Rijiju unveils Taak Soi dedication pillar
AALO, Jan 11: Union Minister of State for Home GoI, Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday unveiled Taak Soi dedication pillar on the occasion of 17th foundation day of Galo Welfare Society (GWS) at Zirdo on Tuesday last.
Addressing a huge gathering on the occasion, Rijiju lauded the GWS for taking up
the Zirdo-
He disclosed that he has a vision to develop all weather highways along the foothills of Arunachal to open up a commercial corridor and stressed on sending the dream proposal to the government of India.
The Minister also launched Galo Agom-
Also present on the occasion was Minister Health and Family Welfare, Jomde Kena who said that govt. has already sanctioned Rs. 30 lacs as per the estimate given by GWS and the same will be released soon.
Zirdo-
It is a road initiated by late Tomo Riba, former Chief Minister and it would be a befitting tribute.
GWS President, JM Boje said that the society could mobilize a fund to the tune of
Rs. 22.86 Lakhs from individual, NGOs, clan-
Boje further submitted a memorandum to the Minister urging him to declare Ego to Kadu as all weather highway road.
Anchal Chairperson, Bini Zirdo also appealed for BSNL tower at Zirdo village to link
the area with net connectivity. Horsen Ete, first President of GWS, TK Engineering
Deputy Managing Director, Techi Ratu, RCCN Aalo and all other clan-
Workshop on Galo Ennam by Galo Language Development Committee was also held on second day of the Foundation Day. (DIPRO)
Arunachal shine at Vibrant Gujrat summit
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: Visitors continue to flock Arunachal Stall at Vibrant Gujurat Global
Submit-
Domestic as well as visitors from abroad visited the stall to know everything about the state and explore the possibilities of investment on various sectors relating to Non Timber Forest Products (NTFP), said a release.
The main attraction of the second day was the display of state's rich non-
Pangsau Pass Winter Festival
CHANGLANG, Jan 11: After a gap of three years, the Pangsau Pass Winter Festival 2017 is back again in Nampong from January 20 to 22.
Preparations are going on in full-
Local MLA Laisam Simai accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner, Changlang Wayong Khimhun, SP, Commandant 13 AR, Jairampur ADC and Chief Coordinator of the festival K Tikhak on Tuesday visited the festival ground and took stock of the progress of the stage construction and other arrangements for the festival.
According to Jairampur ADC, all the construction works will be completed well ahead of the start of the festival.
Earlier, the team visited the famous World War-
The team, thereafter, visited the pass to observe the various arrangements made to ensure an environment that is conducive for the tourists visiting the pass and Lake of no Return, during the festival.
Performance by cultural troupes from various parts of the state and Myanmar, traditional sports and local cuisines will be some of the main attractions of the festival. DIPRO
‘Water scarcity in Debing village man-
PASIGHAT, Jan 11: The Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), Pasighat has refuted the allegation leveled against it for water scarcity in Debing village under Ruksin sub division.
Claiming drinking water crisis in the village was rather a man-
The AE along with HGB Yon Yomso, ASMs (Debing-
The team claimed to have found the outlet of the water reservoir blocked by miscreants
using dry-
Taki has lodged an FIR in Ruksin Police Station for the second time to check ill practices of the miscreants and deputed one caretaker to take care of the water supply in the area.
Terming the news blaming PHED for water scarcity as very unfortunate, the AE said that such 'false' report maligns the image of the officials of the department.
Taki advised the locals to lodge complaint at nearby complaint/maintenance center
instead of calling media-
It is pertinent to mention here that a news item regarding water scarcity in Debing village was carried in this daily, wherein the villagers blamed defective structure at water intake point implemented by PHED.
ASMs Siboh and Moyong on Tuesday said that the allegation was baseless, fabricated and without any truth.
The duo urged villagers to settle any grievance, if any, within the village with the help of concern department and elected representatives.
Local MLA Tatung Jamoh has instructed PHED to ensure quality water supply to the people and asked police to institute inquiry and book the culprits. DIPRO
NABARD launches potential linked credit plan
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched the Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) for Changlang district on Wednesday. It was launched by Deputy Commissioner Wajong Khimhun, and District Development Manager, NABARD, Changlang Kamal Roy.
Roy informed that the total credit potential under the priority sector had been estimated
at Rs 2273.10lakh for the financial year 2017-
It is based on the theme "Doubling of Farmer's Income by 2022".The objective is to sustain the contribution of agriculture and allied activities in the development of the state and the need to think beyond 'food security' of the country to focus on 'income security' of the farmer, said a release from NABARD.
It facilitates banks for extending credit to viable activities in the district and line departments and developmental agencies may provide necessary infrastructure and linkage support. The PLP projections serve as a basis for banks in preparing Annual Credit Plan.
Meyors celebrate Lha Chhuth with traditional fervor
ANJAW, Jan 11: The Lha Chhuth festival of the Meyors of Anjaw district was celebrated with traditional fervour in the remote village of Tinai here on Wednesday.
Greeting the people on the occasion, Anjaw Deputy Commissioner, Mamata Riba appreciated the indigenous communities for keeping their tradition and culture intact and offered felicitations and prayers.
While responding to a memorandum submitted by the festival organizing committee Chairman, Tashi Tsering Meyor, the DC assured to construct a community shed from district resources, so that the organisers are able to have a permanent shed for future celebrations.
Also present on the occasion was Hawai ADC i/c, B Tawsik.(DIPRO)
DC stresses need to carry out IPPI and MI-
PALIN, Jan 11: Kra Daadi Deputy Commissioner, Habung Donyi has stressed on the need
to carry out Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) and Mission Indradhanush-
He was addressing a meeting of the District Task Force for Immunization-
'We must convince more and more people to come for IP with their children', he said adding that special emphasis must be given to far flung areas to ensure that Polio virus is not found.
DRCHO, Dr. M Pangkam informed that MI-
DMO, Dr. E Basar in his address informed that there are many inaccessible areas, which are not covered by IP and sought cooperation from all the departments and public to reach out to those areas.
The meeting was also attended by the members of district task force for immunization, COs, MOs, CDPO, OC, DHO and representatives from various schools.
In Roing, Lower Dibang Valley Deputy Commissioner, Deepak Shinde while chairing a
meeting of Mission Indradhanush Phase-
District RCH officer, Roing, Dr. R Mena also informed that a total of 617 children have been vaccinated in the district during previous drive.
The MI will be launched from Feb 7 for 7 days in a month for four months while, the first round for IPPI programme will start from January 29 to 31 next, he further informed.
At KHONSA, A workshop was conducted for medical officer in-
District Medical Officer Dr. Neeba Lowang, who chaired the meeting, highlighted
the micro plans for the ensuing programmes and instructed all the MO in-
He called for cent percent immunization coverage during the fourth phase of the programme. (DIPROs)
Re-
ZIRO, Jan 11: Education Commissioner Hage Kojeen on Monday called upon the teachers
of the state to rededicate themselves to their noble profession and re-
Interacting with the teachers of Govt. Secondary School, Hari during a visit to the
school on Wednesday, Kajeen said a good teacher-
"This school established in 1953 has produced many bureaucrats and technocrats. The relationship between a teacher and a student at that time was like that of a father and a child. They were so dedicated that we as students were compelled to study," Kojeen recalled.
He took stock of all the infrastructural assets of the school.
Emphasizing on proper implementation of midday meal program, he visited the midday meal kitchen and advised the cooks to maintain cleanliness and serve hygienic food to the children.
"The SMC members being local leaders and intellectual people should proactively monitor teacher absenteeism, midday meal programs and school academic performance. The SMCs should be well activated and work in close coordination with the school authority for the school to run smoothly," he added.
Kojeen also inspected the construction work of polytechnic at Jugo. Although the physical achievement is 80 per cent, electricity, water and approach road will have to be completed for the institution to be fully commissioned, he observed. He interacted with the contractors and asked them to ensure 100 physical achievement by March, 2017.
He also visited the mini secretariat site and was briefed about the progress by officials from PWD.
ADC Nending Chatung, DDSE Yumlam Tana, CO Hage Tarung, officials from WRD, Education accompanied the Commissioner. DIPRO
Arunachal wins 6 medals in National School Games
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: Arunachal won 6 bronze medals in the 62nd National School Games, which was held in New Delhi from January 2 to 9.
The medal winners are Joseph Parang Londa, Mojum Dodum, Atum Sono, Doni Neri, Rosemlu Tamblung and Niamun Mara.
The team was led by KAI certified Coach Rakesh Gamnu as coach Prakash Limbu as manager.
Meanwhile, Secretary Education Bidol Tayeng, Director of Higher & Technical Education Dr. T Padi, Director of Secondary Education Gania Leij and AKA general secretary Bulang Marik, Youth Welfare Officer l. Sokun Singh of Department of School Education felicitated the medal winners.
AKA President Likha Tara also congratulated all the medal winners.
House gutted, relief sought
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: The private house of one Yanu Maling of Forest Colony, Damsite, Naharlagun was reduced to ashes in a fire incident on January 10.
The victim could not save anything as all household properties, including valuable ones, were completed destroyed in the fire, informed member of empowered standing committee of IMC Tarh Kunia.
The ESC member appealed to the Capital Complex Deputy Commissioner to provide immediate relief to the fire victim and take up the matter with the Government after assessing the properties lost in the fire for providing financial assistance to ensure quick rehabilitation of the poor family.
Awareness prog on gender-
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: An awareness programme on domestic as well as gender-
Various women friendly laws that safeguard women from harassment and legal provisions
to fight violence against women as form of gender-
He urged the youth to share the knowledge to other people and come forward to fight against these evil practices in the society.
The programme was attended by 34 participants, most of whom were youths.
Health camp by NGO
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: More than 250 patients were given free treatment during a health
camp organized at Sito Health Sub-
A team of medical team headed by Dr. Oling Perme and Dr. Chow Milinda Engling conducted the health camp, wherein general health check up, rapid malaria tests were conducted and medicines given to the needy patients free of cost. Antenatal care (ANC) was also provided to pregnant women.
The villagers were educated on basic health and hygiene practices.
Officer's demise condoled
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: The Directorate of Women and Child Development has condoled untimely
demise of late Tao Nalo CDPO Nacho who died on January 8 due to brain hemorrhage.
As a mark of respect, the department observed two minute silence in office premise.
Late Nalo was born on 18th January 1970 and joined the service as UDC on 4th August
1989. Later he joined as statistical assistant at Daporijo-
Union seeks extension
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: The All Arunachal Pradesh Workers' Union (AAPWU) sought for extension of dates to furnish Aadhar card for continuation of various posts such as WC and Casual employees. The representation from the workers union to Chief Secretary came after the Finance Department has made it mandatory for the department to furnish Aadhar card with an order on November 17th, 2016. AAPWU claimed that many of workers in rural areas are yet to enroll for Aadhar cards due to lack of awareness.
Traditional dance & drama competition
AALO, Jan 11: The circle-
The Higi Bagra village and Lipu Pigi Bagra came first and second in the competition held at Bagra Circle while, Tirbin Deke Gangi and Tirbin Gangi emerged as winners and runners up at Tirbin Circle.
The winning teams will participate in the district-
Ayon Boli memorial football tourney begins in Yingkiong
YINGKIONG, Jan 11: The 2nd Ayon Boli Memorial Football Tournament began at general ground here on Wednesday.
Upper Siang Deputy Commissioner Remo Kamki who attended the inaugural said that players should always maintain discipline on and off the field and play the game in a friendly but competitive manner.
Superintendent of Police A Baruah said that such tournaments provide players the right platform to show their hidden talents.
One of the main objectives of the tournament is to expose the hidden football talents in youths, said DFO Annying Boli, son of late Ayon Boli, in whose memory the tournament has been organized.
Ten teams are participating in the tournament. DIPRO
AAPLU writes to CM
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: Stating that the recently approved schemes under SADA are not for common cause, All Arunachal Pradesh Labour Union(AAPLU) demanded for rectification in selection of schemes.
In a letter to Chief Minister, AAPLU further urged the government to implement the Supreme Court order prohibiting Indian Made Foreign Liquor(IMFL) shops within 500 meters from the National Highway. The union also demanded for immediate shifting of SMS Smelter Company Pvt. Ltd from Lekhi village claiming that industry is emitting pollution. It also demanded the Chief Minister to allocate fund for construction of a RCC bridge at Nirubuli village over Nirubjuli River.
ASM writes to ADC for a functional SBI
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: Claiming that State Bank of India Yazali Branch is not functioning since January 2, 2017, the Anchal Samity Member (ASM) of 5th Takam Passa Yazali segment wrote to Additional Deputy Commissioner to intervene for early functioning of SBI.
In a letter to ADC Yazali, ASM Tao Ror stated that non-
Renovated badminton court Inaugurated
AALO, Jan 11: The renovated District Badminton Court at Tourist Lodge Complex, Aalo was inaugurated by former ZPC Jarsa Gamlin on January 10.
Gamlin, a state badminton champion in veteran category, exhorted the members of District Badminton Association to make efforts for promotion and popularization of the sport of badminton in West Siang.
The renovation of the district badminton court was done through self-
On the occasion, DBA Secretary Yomto Lollen informed that the badminton tournament among the registered clubs under DBA will be held at Aalo while the district level tournament will be held at Mechukka. DIPRO
Skill training progs
ITANAGAR, Jan 11: A two months training on handicrafts under ESTP&P component of
DAY-
DUDA UPO Toko Api while inaugurating the training exhorted the 50 young men and women trainees to make the best use of the platform and acquire employable knowledge from experienced senior GoAP officers.
DIPRO adds from Changlang: Another 45 days skill training for unemployed youth of Changlang urban area was inaugurated by Changlang SDO Nampang Wangjen at Panchayat Hall on Tuesday.
The skill training under Employment through Skilled Training & Placement (ESTP) component
of Deen Dayal Uppadhaya-
The Deputy Director of UD & Housingn Nich Jacob highlighted on training programme and urged the attending trainees to take advantage of the opportunity.
Area Manager of Indus Group Joy Sen asked the trainees to cooperate with the faculty members and also assured them for placement of the successful candidates.
In total, 50 beneficiaries are undergoing training in two different trades namely,Tailoring and Computer Hardware repairing.
Incharge UPO, Changlang Tei Taba also spoke on the occasion.
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Warning bell from Beijing
Days after report emerged that India and Vietnam are exploring possibilities of selling
Akash surface-
In an op-
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Sexual perverts having a field day
Dear Editor,
The glitter of modernity is not without a taint of depravity. What’s too upsetting
lately is a new breed of perverts who are wreaking havoc with the society and the
modesty of womanhood. They prey upon any females, even kids, anywhere any time.
How disgusting, the instances of roadside molestation hardly raise the eye-
Again, pornography -
There are various kind of rape cases in the country now. A very horrendous news we
have heard from Inchauli, Meerut a few months back. A 10 year’s boy allegedly raped
a six years old girl. Where did so young boy get to learn about the indecent acts?
What has brought him to like such outrageous stuffs and what finally drove him to
walk along the forbidden path? He might have initially become acutely inquisitive
for several reasons which we -
Yes, if we are truly honest the causes are not too indistinct to be noticed. Well,
is it not for an easy accessibility of the pornography on the internet that can be
accessed with your android phones? A series of obscene movie footages which repeated
boom in our drawing rooms could easily get the tender minds to think what they should
not. Again, regular news of fathers/step-
Here a serious question, let’s not ignore. Why is there a sharp rise in the viewing
of the pornography in India in the past few years? What is so much hot that is sizzling
in the country now which never fails to kindle the curiosity of even the teenage
to open up the filthy pages on the net? Let’s not bury our head in the sand in the
face of this dangerous development -
Well, our mere saying “sick minded rapists”, or arresting and hanging the perverts will not at all solve the problem permanently. We all have to adopt, with all sensibility and sincerity, the comprehensive measures as well that will be helpful to keep the society in a good stead.
Let me beg for your considerate attention here. When an epidemic “dengue” strikes our town, what do we do? Do we not clean our surrounding? This is what the medical doctors suggest first. Apart from vaccinating the sick person, we immediately take all prescribed preventive measures. We extremely exercise caution as to their food intake. We install screens not to let a single mosquito in, and stop leaving the stagnant water in the open such that it never becomes a breeding hotbed and so on and so forth.
Exactly in the same manner, let’s honestly ask ourselves if we have really been doing
anything to prevent the evil of “porny-
Yes, apart from the rigorous punishment to the sex perverts, better hanging, the government should consider to initiate the movement to detox the mindset of the masses. “Healthy attitude and healthy acts for healthy society” should be the prime slogan. No sexual predators should strangulate the sacred womanhood and take the society hostage.
Yours,
Salil Gewali,
Shillong
Hydro power in Arunachal
Dear Editor,
I applaud the very lucid and visionary letter by Marli Kamki, Secretary Debate S&S, AAPSU in your esteemed newspaper which was published on Jan 10.
The Hydro potential of the State is immense and should be developed for the benefit
of our people and its future. However, exploitative profiteering in the name of developing
the hydro power should not be permitted. As per the National Electricity Plan 2012,
prepared by the Central Electricity Authority, Ministry of Power, Govt of India,
the norms for manpower requirement for new Hydro Power Plant is 10 persons per MW.
As per this NEP 2012, the total requirement of manpower was estimated at 16.60 lakhs
for the whole country. By this standard, the 600 MW Kameng Hydro Electric Project
should be having total manpower of 6000 persons ( technical & non-
Unfortunately, what I learned from friends who work in both NHPC and NEEPCO is the opposite. Very few APST engineers and others are employed in these departments and all levels of employment upto 80 percent are from outside. AAPSU should highlight this issue with our leaders so that justice is given to our people. The highly beneficial hydro power development such as in Sikkim and Bhutan should be implemented in our State. The Government of India departments (PSU) such as NHPC and NEEPCO should have their main offices in Arunachal. For a start, NEEPCO should shift its HQ to Itanagar, like our State Secretariat and the consequent accessibility to our people for development. I have learned there is no NEEPCO project in Meghalaya. Unless this is done, the exploitative deprivation of our people will continue. The present State Government who has the immense popular support of the people should take this urgent initiative and fulfil the dream of our late beloved Dorjee Khandu. The hydro power requirement in India will grow very fast as the country is fast developing her economy.
Yours,
Disenlu Rangmang,
DU, New Delhi
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