November 18
CLP meet postponed
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting which was supposed to be held today has been postponed. According to the sources, the CLP meeting has been postponed due to non arrival of Chief Minister Nabam Tuki. “CM is yet to come back from Delhi. After he comes back, the meeting will be held,” said a source.
According to report published earlier in a section of local media, the rebel Congress MLAs had expressed their inability to participate in the proposed CLP meeting.
Sixth Assembly session summoned
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: The Governor has summoned the sixth session of the sixth Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from January 14 to 18, 2016 (excluding holidays).
‘Inspire’ launched at VKV Nirjuli
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: ‘Inspire’ a programme to identify and nurture the talents of children
was inaugurated at VKV-
It is a five years long programme offered to the students of Class VI studying in VKVs and other interested neighborhood schools. The students are selected based on the written selection test. The students will be exposed to various workshops, camps, Mock tests and Field visits.
The participants will be trained for the prestigious competitive examination like NTSE. A team of five experts led by Dr. Sucharita Gadre from Jnana Prabhodhini institiute of Psychology, Pune are the main resource persons for the camp. They would be conducting various psychological assessments and also taking various sessions. Altogether 72 students from various VKVs and few private schools from Papum Pare district are participating in the camp.
During the inaugural function, Prof Showren appealed the students to make use of the opportunities to develop one’s potential to the fullest. He lauded the contribution of VKVs in the field of education.
PM, Education Officer of VKVAPT Trust, Unnikrishnan urged the students to get inspiration from the Programme and become a source of inspiration for others.
Students extend helping hands to fire victims
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Extending their helping hands to the fire victims of Reying village
of Payum circle of Siang district, the members of Kebo-
Seventeen houses with seven granaries and two shops were burnt into ashes in the village in a devastating fire on October 28.
Meanwhile, affected villagers, including the village welfare society, the panchayat leaders, Block Youth Congress of 32nd Rumgong Constituency have appreciated the noble works of the students.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: On the occasion of 62nd All India Cooperative Week, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was conducted yesterday at Polo Colony, Naharlagun by Arunachal Pradesh State Cooperative Union (APSCU) with support from department of Cooperation and IMC.
Residents of the colony, students and teachers, youths and government officials from the department of cooperation and APSCU participated in the drive.
‘Replace damaged electric poles’
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Informing that two electric poles were damaged at Niya Colony, Banderdewa, the Banderdewa Circle Youth Organization (BCYO) has requested the executive engineer (E), Naharlagun Electrical Division, for its immediate replacement. It claimed that the poles have not been replaced for the past two years.
Yarns distributed to local weavers
of Dibang Valley
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Yarns were distributed free of cost to 420 selected local weavers of Dibang Valley under Chief Minister's Indigenous Handloom and Textile Promotion Scheme.
Dibang Valley Zilla Parishad Chairperson Singe Milli, who attended the yarn distribution function, encouraged the weavers to preserve their own traditional forms of dresses and bring in their own innovation as per customers choice and demands in the market. The ZPC appreciated the CM for the scheme which will not only help preserve the traditional forms of dresses but also help improve the rural economy by way of providing a source of income to the local weavers.
District Planning Officer Haringga Pullu, advised the beneficiaries to make best use of the yarns received for income generation.
Earlier, Jhumsor Rime, Assistant Director of Textile K Handicrafts, highlighted the main aims and objective of the innovative packages under this flagship programme of the Chief Minister's Loin Loom Scheme.
65 youth to undergo SD training
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: The Department of Skill Development and Employment Generation has
organized a simple but impressive briefing –cum-
Subu Tabin, Director, Skill Development and Employment Generation along with K. Sarma, Dy Director (Skill Development), J. Riba, Assitant Director and representative of CIPET and O2 Spa briefed the youth about the training programme, train journey, essential to acclimatize in new place, food habit, security/precaution, dedication, discipline etc. for successful completion of the training and to find a suitable job immediately after the 6 months training.
Both the VTPs, will impart 6 months training, both theory and practical including soft skill like spoken English, communication skill, internet browsing etc. At the end of the training the candidates will undergo an assessment to be conducted by an empanelled and professional organization. The trade certificate will be provided to successful candidate by National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT), New Delhi.
Meanwhile, the district wise Job Mela cum Skill Development Awareness and Trainees Selection Rally which will to be conducted in all 20 district headquarters has started at Roing yesterday.
Children’s Day celebration
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Children’s day was celebrated by Urban ICDS Project, Itanagar at various Anganwadi Centres from November 14 to 16 with programme such as Free Health Checkup, visit to state Museum.
A medical team from CHC, Itafort, Itanagar, headed by MO Dr Neelam Nochup, conducted the free health checkup and provided medicines to the patients.
Baby show competition, Games and Sports and Rhymes competition were the other main activities during the programmes. The Anganwadi Children led by team of ICDS functionaries including the CDPO, SC Tok had also visited Raj Bhawan to mark the occasion.
Training on digital record
keeping begins at ATI
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: A three days training on electronic/ digital record management for ministerial staff of district administrations began at Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Naharlagun today.
All together 21 ministerial staff from Tawang, Longding, West Kameng, Upper Siang, West Siang, Upper Subansiri, Namsai, Changlang and Papum Pare districts, including DC’s office Capital Complex, are attending the training.
ATI Director Pate Marik, who inaugurated training, informed the participants that Govt. of India has launched "Digital India" flagship programme of governance with a basic objective of transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. He said that the training will deal with the three key vision areas of Information Technology –‘Infrastructure as a utility to every Citizen’, "Governance and Services on Demand" and "Digital Empowerment of Citizens".
ATI Deputy Director Priscilla Tayeng and Assistant Director Nani Khambo also attended the inaugural programme.
The programme is conducted under 100% course fee sponsorship of Department of Personnel
and Training, Govt. of India under its Training for all Policy of 2015-
Debasish Goswami, Head of State e-
Demonstration on multipurpose mini tiller held
PASIGHAT, Nov 17: In all, 70 farmers attended a two-
The programme was conducted by KVK, East Siang, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat in collaboration with BTL EPC LTD under the banner of Siang Biotech.
During the interaction, Subject Matter Specialist of KVK and the Marketing Manager of BTL EPC LTD informed the farmers regarding the advantages of multiple use of the mini tiller and needs of selective machinery to prevent drudgery, high operation cost, low cropping intensity and labour cost.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Arunachal Unit President, Takali Tamuk and Vice President Pumto Perme said that introduction of such new machine is very useful for the farmers of the state and appealed to the state government to include the multipurpose mini tiller into its subsidy category.
Memo on refugees submitted
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: In a memorandum submitted to the state Chief Secretary, the All
Arunachal Pradesh Border Students’ Union (AAPBSU) today demanded immediate re-
AAPBSU, in the memorandum, stated that the matter of granting citizenship status
to Chakma and Hajong is sub-
While terming the enrolment of Chakmas and Hajongs into the Green Filed Airport Project
compensation list as serious violation of law of the land, the Union further demanded
the Chief Secretary to direct the DC for conducting re-
CS intervention sought
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Claiming that on-
Assembly standing committees
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Rajesh Tacho and Laisam Simai have been nominated as the members of Business Advisory Committee and Privilege Committee respectively by the Assembly Speaker. On the other hand, Tsering Tashi and Tesam Pongte have been nominated as members of Library Committee. The appointments are made against casual vacancies, according to an official release.
DC assures early restoration of
Toru-
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: A team of Toru Panchayat Youth Welfare Association (TPYWA) today met the Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner and urged him to do the needful for early restoration of the road between Toru and Ompuli.
They informed the DC that the road remained cut off since last 20 days due to complete damage of the culvert at Sudum.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Tai Kaye assured the team to immediately start road restoration and maintenance work. He also sought cooperation of the youths and panchayat leaders of the area.
LDSU disowns press statement
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Longding District Students Union (LDSU) has denied any press statement urging the rebel MLAs to cooperate the present government.
Reacting to a news item published in this daily on November 14 under heading, “Rebels MLAs urged to cooperate with Govt.”, LDSU clarified that the press statement was a handiwork of some person with vested interest.
“LDSU as a federal unit of AAPSU had never given such press statement of political nature,” said LDSU president Manlem Wangsu.
LDSU is for the welfare of the students and for the development of the district. We have nothing to do with the ongoing political crisis, he added.
AYO draws DA’s attention
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Drawing the Capital Deputy Commissioner’s attention towards alleged illegal mining and quarries being taken place at river banks in and around Capital complex, Arunachal Youth Organisation (AYO) today sought action against unauthorised miners.
In a letter to the DC, the organization claimed that some agencies and contractors
are illegally extracting minerals from un-
ANSU-
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Reiterating its demand for constituting of Special Investigating Team (SIT) headed by police officer not below the rank of Deputy SP to investigate into the alleged murder of a young girl Yapu Dong in her rented room, All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) and All Nyishi Youth Association (ANYA) Joint Interim Committee in a representation to Home Minister demanded immediate institute of the SIT. A case was registered with Daporijo police station (case no.72/15 U/S 306/34 IPC) in this regard. The joint interim committee expressed its dissatisfaction over the status of the case claiming that the case has taken a pause after the transfer of SIT Additional SP.
Awareness programe held
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: All Arunachal Pradesh Labour Union in a release claimed that an
awareness campaign cum interaction programe was held in collaboration with Arunachal
Pradesh Building and Others Construction Workers Welfare Board (APBOCWWB) at Tali
under Kra-
Effa takes charge as HPC chairman
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Tungri Effa has assumed his office today a day after his appointment as Chairman of Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Ltd. (A Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh Enterprise).
While interacting with the officers and officials, the new Chairman assured that he will work for the betterment of the Corporation. Effa added that he would try his best to take forward the corporation to a new height.
Effa belongs to Effa village under Bameng circle of East Kameng district. The Chairman post was lying vacant following the resignation of predecessor Tani Loffa.
Healing crusade
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Director of Divine Word Touch Ministries, Itanagar, Jumi Dora and her team participated in a two days healing crusade at Solapur, Maharashtra organized by Peniel Christ Ministries on November 14 and 15 last.
APPSC Chairman demits post
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Chairman of Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) Dr Ligu Tacho has demitted from his post on November 15.
Dr Ligu had joined as the member of APPSC on April 21, 2006 and was subsequently elevated to the post of chairman on August 20, 2011.
Demand for Greenfield airport
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: A joint delegation of ABCSU, BKYWA and Karsingsa ASM today met the Governor and discussed regarding construction of green field airport at the vicinity of the Capital Complex. During the discussion, they advocated for construction of Greenfield airport at Karsingsa, the original choice for the project and ‘problem free site’. The organizations said that the governor has assured to pursue the matter with higher authority for early construction of Greenfield airport in the vicinity of Capital Complex.
Nampong all set to host 8th Sacred Kathina Civara Dana
Chow Bilaseng Namchoom
NAHARLAGUN, Nov 17: Rima village along the Indo-
The three-
The Kathina festival is a traditional Theravada Buddhist festival celebrated by lay Buddhists to offer new robes to Bhikkhus besides bringing donations to temples.
The major attraction of the programme will be Khamsin-
Anganwadi Centre children
meet State’s First Lady
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Children under the age-
First Lady of the State Rita Rajkhowa interacted with them and had expressed her great pleasure in getting their company.
The children along with ICDS functionaries led by Child Development Project Officer SC Tok were also ushered around Raj Bhavan compound by the Raj Bhavan officials. (PRO to Governor)
Five-
KHONSA, Nov 17: A five-
ADC N Wangsu, Revered Sivatmaprana Mataji of RK Sarada Mission School and joint general secretary of Vivekananda Kendra, Kannyakumari Pravin Davokar also spoke on the occasion.
Earlier, DMO Dr. N Lowang threw light on the present status, scopes and challenges of the lone district hospital, adding that the hospital left a lot to be desired in terms of facilities and posting of staff especially, specialists.
Free medicines were also donated by the Numaligargh Refinery, Assam for distribution
to the needy patients. The inaugural function was attended by Khela-
Selection trial
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: East Kameng Boxing Association will conduct selection trial to select boxers for the ensuing Arunachal Mini Olympic Games, 2015 on November 21 at SAI Centre Naharlagun from 9 am.
The selection trial will be held for both boys and girls in the weight categories of 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 60kg+ (Girls) and 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg and 70kg+ (Boys).
Arunachal United Football Club lift Veterans Futbol Cup
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Arunachal United Football Club (AUFC) lifted the Veterans Futbol
Cup defeating E&Ks 2-
The match started on an attacking note with players of both the teams trying to penetrate
into each other’s territories. But it was E&K, who shot into the lead nine minutes
into the game through goal from Tadar Joy. Stung by the early goal, AUFC went all
out for the equalizer. The team restored the parity when Taja Bonung scored for his
team in the 64th minute (1-
AUFC skipper Neelam John scored the winning goal in additional time.
Apart from the prizes for the winning and runners-
Lige Lollen was awarded the ‘Player of the Tourney’ while Minku Bage was declared the ‘Goal Keeper of tourney’ and Tadar Rupu with three goals in his kitty was awarded the prize for ‘Highest Scorer’.
Director (UD) Taba Tedir witnessed the final match.
Parliamentary Secretary Pani Taram also sent a message assuring the organising committee that he would provide Rs 1 lakh for next year’s tournament.
AKKWA to represent country at International Wado-
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Representing the Country, a team of karate players from Arunachal
Wado-
News Impact
informed citizenry: Taloh
PASIGHAT, Nov 17: Education and WRD Minister Tapang Taloh said that the real democracy depends on its informed citizenry. “I am confident that the state media would rise to the occasion to shoulder the onus,” Taloh said while addressing the gathering at National Press Day celebration in the centenary town of Pasighat in East Siang district on Monday last.
Recognising the vital role of state’s media, the Minister said the celebration aims at highlighting its fundamental role of the media to the society for a better tomorrow. “Pen is mightier than sword, which has been proved by the state media to project the state in global canvas,” Taloh added.
He announced that the state Cabinet has approved centralized funding to IPR to pay media advertisements bills and earmarked Rs 10 lakh for renovation of the Arunachal Press Club (APC) to the thunderous applause of the gathering.
Speaking on the occasion, DIGP (central range) L H Shanliana said the press people have played a crucial role in protecting nation’s unity and integrity up to village level. The press is the voice of the people as information is power today, he said and called for starting a local newspaper from Pasighat.
Lauding the state’s media for playing a vital role, he exhorted the scribes to promote
communal harmony, peace and progress of this multi-
Siloke aina lunga solo agampe taka mem (Good wishes on this great occasion), APC president Chopa Cheda said at the outset of his presidential address.
“As Pasighat has been selected for Smart City, the press fraternity decided to celebrate
the day here to bridge the gap between the state Capital and other parts while highlighting
the role the media has been playing for state’s socio-
Reiterating the importance attached to the media by the state government, IPR director C M Longphong informed that Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has hiked the Journalists Welfare Fund (JWF) from Rs 20 lakh to Rs one crore. Moreover, the National Film & TV institute is in the offing, he added.
The seminar with the theme -
As visiting faculty of Mass Communication department of Rajiv Gandhi University since 2004, “I have defined media as (mein dia) as reporters write from the angle they look at a story. Media persons belong to the society and give it back what they receive as they derive the strength from Article 19 (1) freedom of speech, like that of any citizen without any Indian law to regulate the media.”
Effective reporting would begin only when the society establishes a chemistry with the media persons, Kumar said and exhorted the parents to encourage their children to join the challenging profession.
The real Arunachal lives in rural areas for which media has an important role to disseminate information, CM’s political adviser Bosiram Siram said underscoring the role of ‘Team Arunachal’.
Though the state governmnt has launched very good schemes, like Chief Minister Universal Health Insurnce Scheme (CMUHIS), only 16,000 families have so far been enrolled. The state is lagging far behind for which mass awareness is the need of the hour and the media to change its outlook towards rural reporting, Siram added.
Terming media as a platform to address and redress grievances of the masses, Siram urged the masses to be part of the media.
Rural reporting has taken a back seat because of various challenges, said The Dawnlit
Post editor Dakter Esse, adding the sector offers huge scope and need to involve
the agri-
She further said rural reporting can bridge the gap between ‘media rich’ and ‘media poor’ and that there is a need for the student community to march forward in making it happen by contributing stories from their area.
Many important rural stories from Arunachal have drawn global attention, Hindustan Times reporter Rahul Karmakar said citing the example of Jadav Payeng’s story filed by PTI’s Utpal Boruah for converting a sandbar in Brahmaputra to a sanctuary to win numerous awards.
While painting a brighter and gloomy picture of print & electronic media, Karmakar
said that rural reporting offers huge scope in this land-
Local scribe Maksam Tayeng highlighted various difficulties faced by scribes residing in far flung areas, JNC Associate Prof Shiva Nand Jha described media’s role and credited it with the only vehicle that spreads knowledge among the masses.
The media fraternity also felicitated trendsetter Arunachalees for their pioneering achievements to mark the occasion.
They included Adi Bane Kebang Women Wing (ABKWW) anti-
APUWJ President Azing Pertin also addressed the gathering which included JNC principal
Tayek Talom, East Siang DC in-
Governor commends people for cleanliness drive
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh JP Rajkhowa has commended the people
of Ziro, Apatani Youth Association and the District Administration for carrying out
the mega social service to clean the Kley River wherein more than 7000 volunteers
participated. The volunteers completely cleaned the 22-
In his message, the Governor said that as one of the most industrious societies of Arunachal Pradesh, the Apatani Community has once again set the trend to preserve our fragile environment.
The Governor said that in spite of Arunachal Pradesh being blessed with pristine and green environment, it is unfortunate that such a gift of nature is being adversely impacted due to all kinds of pollution, particularly plastic hazards. He expressed the hope that other communities and people of the State would emulate this initiative of Apatani Community and Lower Subansiri District Administration in preserving and upgrading the natural water bodies of the State. PRO to Raj Bhawan
AYA team revisits Kley River
After successful conduct of the mega social service to clean the Kley River, the committee members of ‘Mission Clean Kley River’ (MCKR) known as ‘Green Ants’ has today revisited the river and its tributaries and collected the remaining debris.
‘Green Ants’ led by AYA President Taku Chatung, started their works at a tributary of Kley River near Pine Grove and then went down along it upto Siiro village.
“This morning we have seen few diapers disposed in the river. We enquired about the persons who might have thrown them in the river but failed. After mega social service, we are now fully aware of the importance of keeping our surroundings neat and clean”, told an old woman of Hong village to the Green Ants.
Many youths joined the team in the cleanliness drive. Even Siiro Youth arranged lunch for them, said Taku Chatung AYA president.
“A clean and pollution free Kley River henceforth will reflect people’s positive attitude and awareness on environmental hazards, said Nending Ommo, vice chairman MCKR.
A mega social service was conducted by AYA in collaboration with district administration on November 13 to clean the river wherein more than 7000 volunteers from all walks of life took part. It was a red letter day for people of Ziro Valley.
SEC to conduct summary revision of electoral roll
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: The State Election Commission has decided to hold summary revision of electoral roll of the Panchayat constituencies in the state which are presently falling vacant on account of the death of candidate, resignation etc.
In a release, the SEC stated that the revision works will commence from December
1st and final publication of the Electoral Rolls shall take place on January 6, 2016.
The concerned districts have been informed to recommend names of officers for appointment
as the Registration officers. SEC added that registration will be done with reference
to January 1st 2016 as the qualifying date. Meanwhile, the Commission also notified
bye-
ABK adopts resolutions to fight against social evils
[ Une Pertin ]
MECHUKA, Nov 17: The second part of the Adi Bane Kebang (ABK) conference which concluded
recently witnessed a brainstorming session on various issues with participation of
think-
Numbers of additional clauses were also approved and added in ABK bye-
While taking up women related issues in the society, participants and delegates in the conference observed that although the education level and social standing of the women folk was progressing, much was still needed to be done. With a view to preserve and promote traditional Adi dresses and ornaments a resolution was passed to oversee that due acknowledgement was given to the community when using the Adi traditional attire and ornament during film shootings, write ups, festivals or even in celebrations.
Further, it was decided to reinstitute the time-
While denouncing formation of any sub-
Stressing on the need for quality education, the proposal for establishment of academic boards and coordinators in various educational institutions was unanimously consented to. In an attempt to boost trade and business proceedings in the Adi belt, ABK decided to promote plantation of cash crops like rubber, tea, oranges, kiwi etc and vigorously pursue opening of Domla pass in the border area. The conference also strongly condemned any plans to transfer construction work of Raneghat to Bomjir road from BRO to APPWD(HW), saying this would stall development and progress.
Further, ABK passed a resolution to ban slaughtering of Mithuns during marriages and stressed on maintaining the traditional “Kepel” system as written in the “Adi Kebang Ayon”, a book on traditional judiciary system adopted by the apex body, to curtail extravagant expenditures. This, they believed would not only make marriage among Adis equal and affordable for everyone, but prevent rampant wildlife hunting as well. A resolution to maintain a uniform body of Adi customary laws related to forest and land rights was also adopted.
Expressing satisfaction at the enthusiastic participation of Adis from different regions, especially Mechuka subdivision, Kangir Jamoh, President ABK, exhorted everyone to “dedicate themselves to service in the world” and hoped that more youngsters would voluntarily participate in social reformation.
Earlier, Tony Pertin, Vice President Protocol, ABK speaking on the developmental proposals made by ABK in the Adi belt like institution of AIIMS, implications of unclassified forest lands and other critical cases related to safety and security of the Adis, categorically said that “any untoward attacks and attempts to disturb the peace would have to first face the united front of the Adis and ABK”. However, he reiterated that individual issues must not be blown out of proportion and cautioned people against making adverse reactions without knowing the complete ground level report.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajeev Takuk, Advisor ABK, said that people must sacrifice a bit of their ability for society’s overall economic, social, cultural and mental growth. Bodong Yirang, Secretary General ABK also spoke on the occasion.
First round of citizens’ consultation
campaign on Smart City ends
PASIGHAT, Nov 17: The first round of citizens’ consultation campaign on ‘Smart City’ planning concluded.
The campaign, which was conducted through various modes, including door to door campaign, helped the Pasighat Municipal Council in creating awareness about smart city mission.
A team along with photographer was constituted to interview eminent citizens, public leaders as well as general public. Basic objective was to gauge and video graph their views about smart city and also to make them feel important and valuable for this mission. The response was exemplary and enthusiastic wherein citizens from all parts of Pasighat actively participated.
It is worth mentioning here that the same team also visited and interacted with senior citizens of Pasighat, who could not attend the place of public meeting.
To gather support of citizens during public meeting, signature campaign was also launched. It received humongous response from general public & it became a symbol of support.
Suggestion box were kept at every meeting venue. Participating citizens were asked to give their suggestion in written. Similar suggestion boxes were also put up at all important locations and offices all over the township area. DIPRO
Come to state or resign: Orgs to rebel MLAs
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: All Arunachal Pradesh Youth Forum (AAPYF), All Galo Youth Organization (AGYO) and Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Organization (APSO) in a joint press statement asked the rebel MLAs currently camping in New Delhi to either come back to the state or quit their MLA posts.
The organization trio said that long absence of the MLAs from the state as well as
from their respective constituencies has adversely affecting the development process
and activities. There are lots of burning problems like Chakma-
They also urged the opposition party in the state to support and co-
Research dept come out to protect
Dora Kulu sacred site
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: The Research department has taken steps for preservation of Dora Kulu site at Hija village in Ziro area. Dora Kulu, a species of wild banana is considered as village deity by Apatanis. It is believed that the plant has some spiritual power; it protects villages from any natural calamity. Therefore, the habitation area is also considered as sacred place.
The Dora Kulu site was formally declared as protected area in a ceremonial function held at Hija village on November 14 last.
While inaugurating the monumental plaque of the Dora Kulu in an impressive function which was organized by the Directorate of Research, pioneer public leader of Tanii community, Nending Rido, lauded the role of the research directorate for taking up sincere efforts for the preservation and protection of Dora Kulu.
Rido added that the Dora Kulu site which was earlier very dirty and kept for dumping of garbage,
The Research Department has taken up cleaning, conservation, preservation and protection works of the site which was earlier kept for dumping of garbage, Rido said and requested villagers to extend all sort of cooperation for the preservation of Dora Kulu as part of traditional culture of the Apatanis.
In his address cultural affairs secretary Dani Salu emphasized on preservation of tradition and culture of the Apatanis. “It is not the responsibility of the government or the Research Department, rather it has been the responsibility of all members of the community to keep the sacred site of Dora Kulu neat and clean. It will also conducive to augment the cultural landscape of Ziro Valley for which it is enlisted in tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Salu said. People should be aware to achieve the final tag of the Crown of the World Heritage Site, he added.
Among others Hija based panchayat leaders, NGO representatives, Pura Koji, Assistant Director of Research (Archaeology) and Yalu Mudang of the Directorate of Research were also present on the occasion, according to an official release.
Rally organized at Aalo for Late Dorik Basa
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: The villagers of Eyi, Logum-
Its other demands include no bail to the accused, to include robbery, theft and criminal trespass to the offenses of the accused, ban on selling of IMFL to minors and unauthorized selling of liquors by local vendors and to intensify patrolling in the township.
Cultural progs, sports competition mark Golden Jubilee celebration
[ Karda Natam ]
DAPORIJO, Nov 17: Various cultural programmes like fashion show and sports competition
such as bamboo climbing and body building were held as part of a five-
The inaugural function was attended by Baririjo and Maro CO-
Speaking during the valedictory function, Principal in-
Apart from the school staff and PRI members the programe was attended by former student of the school.
SSA Rajya Mission chalks out strategies for CWSN
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Rajya Mission, project director Opak Gao emphasized in bringing the more number of Children With Special Needs (CWSN) into schools saying that not a single CWSN should be deprived of ‘Right to Education’. Gao was addressing the review meeting cum Capacity building Programme organized by SSA Rajya Mission at Science Centre here yesterday.
During the meeting Deputy State Project Director Likha Sampu said that a special attention is being given to the inclusive education under SSA, Rajya Mission to enhance the quality of education for CWSN in each school of the state.
Participants from all districts (district IE Coordinators) presented a power point
presentation on physical and financial progress on IE, while, State Project Director,
Dy. State Project Director and State Coordinator Inclusive Education (IE) and State
consultant SSA, Rajya Mission have reviewed the progress made by the districts authority
on Inclusive Education for the financial year 2014-
Earlier, State Coordinator Inclusive Education (IE) SSA, Rajya Mission, Techi Pratap, narrated the aim and objective of meeting and advised the district authorities to proactively contribute to the ‘Mission of Inclusion’ of CWSN in schools. He also stressed on physical achievement in ground level saying that benefits need to be provided to the Children with Special Needs.
Kena stresses on moral values among students
AALO, Nov.17: Describing the teachers as nation builder, Minister for Transport, Cooperation and Civil Aviation Jomde Kena exhorted them to inculcate value based education among the students of school as well as colleges.
Inaugurating the 19th College Week of Donyi Polo Government College, Kamki yesterday, Kena said that one of the main objectives of education should to build moral character of students. He advised the students to focus only on their studies for academic excellence. He appealed to all stake holders to cooperate with the college authority for the development and steady growth of the college.
The Minister announced to sanction Rs. 5 Lakhs from his MLAD fund for construction of security fencing of the college within this financial year and also assured to extend every possible help from his side to fulfill the demands of the Students Union and teachers in their memorandum.
Dr. G. Karbak appealed to the students to maintain strict discipline and concentrate on studies to achieve success in life. He also advised them to abstain from using drugs, alcohol, tobacco and tobacco products like gukha, pan masala etc. which may ruin their lives.
Arunachal Congress Seva Dal Spokesperson Geli Ete also attended the programme.
The Minister was accompanied by West Siang Deputy Commissioner Pige Ligu, Superintendent of Police M. Riba and host of HoDs from Aalo.
Earlier, the Minister held a coordination meeting with all the HoDs at DC’s Conference Hall on November 15 evening to know first hand knowledge of activities undertaken by the various departments in the district. DIPRO
29th Sub-
Tukum advanced into 4th round
ITANAGAR, Nov 17: Arunachal Pradesh shuttlers started the 29th Sub-
Laa Tukum beat Dingku of Manipur in 2-
Tukum pairing with Akash Yadav also reached the fourth round of Boys U-
However, Biki Lakai and Sonam Tamang of Arunachal Pradesh lost 21-
In Girls Double U-
Kirto Nyorak lost 12-
Kenith Tamin Kenith lost 9-
Kenith Tamin, who had a first round bye, beat S. Shah of Gujarat 20-
In Boys U-
In Boys U-
Disha Jain of Madhya Pradesh defeated Yumlam Mopi of Arunachal Pradesh by 21-
Kapu Rumi representing Arunachal Pradesh entered into the third round beating Shalini
Mauryu of Jharkhand in 2-
Yumlam Mopi of Arunachal Pradesh lost to Richa Muktibodh (8) of Karnataka in straight
9-
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Is India ready to face ISIS threat?
The brutual massacre of 129 people at Paris by ISIS militant group has sent shockwaves across the world. Before this incident Islamic state has been confined to mostly Syria and Iraq. But with this spectacular attack they have shown their capabilities to launch attack in the heart of western world. The attack has naturally worried security establishment across the world including in India. Though their presence is considered negligible in India, the security agencies do not rule out the presence of ISIS sympathizers.
Union home minister Rajnath Singh today categorically stated that India is alert
and ready to fight any threat arising from Islamic State (ISIS). His statement assumes
significance as centre has already issued advisory warning to all states and union
territories about the possibility of an ISIS-
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Little more time is required
Dear Editor,
The borrowed constitution of India is considerately the most popular and successful
constitution in the world besides the constitutions of U.S. and South Africa. I offer
a grand salute to our forefathers who have taken the pain in writing and completing
this work and for making our constitution very much living even in today’s time.
Unlike the constitution of Nepal that had to re-
Nonetheless, many are against the Reservation policy of the Indian Constitution (listed
in : Article 16(4), 46, 335, 338, 340, 341, 342. Partly referred in the Schedule
ninth, Sixty-
Perhaps it is immeasurable and difficult for an individual who probably is exercising
the special treatment to understand the context of an individual of the category-
Equality means equal treatments to the equals (formal equality) but equality also means to treat people of unequal differently in order that they may enjoy equal rights. (As the establishment of the formal equality is not sufficient) It is ‘equality through differential treatment.’ It is also a measure of minimizing the form of social inequalities from our country and a move in the making of an egalitarian and a just society.
So, appreciating the idea of Positive Discrimination or the Affirmative action (Particularly
the reservation policy) is to assist in minimizing or eliminating the forms of social
inequalities in our country. Altogether, it would be wrong to do a simple generalization
by stating that every individual belonging to the backward classes’ have been pampered
by GOI or would not work hard. Indeed, we are to learn to appreciate the hard workers
of all the communities. Of course the time will come very soon when the reservation
policy will not be required any longer and that the formal equality will be sufficient.
But what is required today is-
Yours,
Geyin Boli,
PhD Scholar,
Department of Education, RGU.
Construct security gate
Dear Editor,
Through your esteemed daily, I would like to bring to your kind notice that there is neither any entry gate nor any security guard at Poma Water supply complex. Due to this many outsider are visiting the area. This pose serious threat to the water supply of capital complex as any untoward incident might happen any time. State government should immediately construct entry gate and post security guards.
Yours,
Yura Tachik,
Niya Colony,
Itanagar.