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Name Civil Secretariat after Khandu: AAPSU

ITANAGAR, Apr 30: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) while remembering former Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu on his first death anniversary today called upon the State govt to name State Civil Secretariat after his name. It will be a fitting tribute to the late visionary leader who brought so much development in the State especially in infrastructure sector.

The apex students’ body, meanwhile, maintained its strong opposition to theABK’s demand to govt for recognizing the Arunachal Mishing tribe as Adi, and added that AAPSU will never tolerate such move and will continue to fight to save the integrity of tribal people.

 

Nature’s fury wreaks havoc, snaps surface communication

 

LUMLA, Apr 30: Nature’s fury wreaked havoc in the strategically important Lumla sub-division under Tawang district with the only road connecting the sub-divisional headquarters getting snapped reportedly at various points along the Tawang – Lumla road following incessant downpour since last couple of days thereby halting all vehicular movement.

A “Nalah” between Thongleng and Sakpret villages is said to be the worst hit by the monsoon which has resulted in stoppage of all vehicular movement.

The local people blame the BRO for their “lackadaisical” attitude towards the maintenance of the all-important road which connects the Lumla sub-division, sharing international borders withChinaandBhutan.

The road also plays a vital role for movements of Army troupes to the fronts.

Despite repeated request made by the local populace to the GREF authority, no tangible steps have so far been initiated by the BRO, said an aggrieved local Sang Norbu.

This is a regular story every year, said Tsering showing his ire towards the BRO. “Having only three months as working season, the BRO should have done something to this apathy in the dry season,” he added while requesting the govt to take up the issue with the BRO authorities so that the people of Lumla constituency are relieved with this regular snap of road connectivity.

The road is yet to be restored till filing of this report.

 

‘Bomdila reeling under darkness’

ITANAGAR: Informing that Bomdila, the district headquarters of West Kameng, reeling under darkness since last few days, the All Sherdukpen Students’ Union said that the students of Govt College Bomdila appearing in their exams are facing a lot of difficulties in pursuing their studies for want of electricity and expressed its dissent at the concerned department due to alleged failure to improve the power scenario. Meanwhile, the union has decided to launch rally against the said department in first week of May.

 

Kundung Banggo needs HGB, GBs

ITANAGAR: The Kundung Banggo, a new banggo, has been included in the list of Adi Banggos during the recently held Adi GBs convention at Doying Gumin Hall, Pasighat. The Adi Baane Kebang has informed this and called upon the administration of concerned district for appointing HGS and GBs for Kundung Banggo, which comprises of Bolung, Jia, Parbuk, Kangkong, Meka and Kabang villages of Lower Dibang Valley district.

 

Call for equipping newly set up library at Ruksin with ‘priceless’ books

PASIGHAT, Apr 30: Local MLA Dr Tangor Tapak has called for equipping the newly set up library house at Ruksin with the biographies of patriots, books of great men and philosophers to inspire the readers.

Inaugurating the newly constructed library building at Ruksin yesterday, the MLA said that the library should house school and college level books, periodicals and newspapers, journals etc which would help the students in particular to acquire knowledge about current affairs.

While lauding the authority of Raja Rammohan Roy Foundation, Kolkata for providing necessary fund for construction of the library building, Dr Tapak said the library – the temple of knowledge stands to benefit the readers.

While welcoming the efforts of DLIO Yayum Riba, he said that there was a long-felt need for a well-equipped library at Ruksin.

Stressing on human resource development, the MLA assured that he would leave no stone unturned for infrastructure development and betterment of literary activities in the area.

More and more libraries should be established at circle level to make the people
knowledgeable, observed the MLA, and called for societal participation and its potential for empowering people and to make the development process more equitable.

He urged upon the school authorities to spread awareness campaign in schools so that students could avail optimum benefits of the library as an additional study-center.

Replying to memorandum submitted by the DLIO and local leaders for infrastructure development like fencing wall, furniture, recruitment of staff and construction of quarters etc, the MLA assured to take up the issues with the Directorate soon.

Seeking whole-hearted cooperation from the citizens in the state building process, Dr Tapak envisaged creating a model subdivision where peace and harmony would prevail, besides bringing development in leaps and bounds.

This would be possible with cooperation, dedication and sincerity of the citizens, he added.

On the upcoming hydropower projects in Siang belt, the MLA felt it would bring prosperity and faster development of the state saying “the district has immense potential for hydropower which should not be wasted.” It would be environment-friendly and the cleanest source of energy, he added.

Earlier, SDO Ruksin Y Tayeng, in his speech, called for immediate registration of the library land to avoid future complicacies. Students should be encouraged by their parents and teachers so that they could understand the value of library and adopt book reading as a good hobby, he said. (DIPRO)

 

Call for ending boundary dispute

ITANAGAR, Apr 30: The All Lower Subansiri District Border Students’ Union has strongly condemned the April 29 incident wherein 23 Arunachalee students, who were on the way to their home town Dollungmukh, were illegally detained by the Assam Police personnel and kept them for more than seven hours without any valid reason. TheUnion called for early construction of an alternative road from Itanagar to Dollungmukh without touchingAssam to avoid such unpleasant incidents.

The students’ body meanwhile informed that its executives along with DAYA, ADASU attended a meeting at Raga MLA Nido Pavitra’s residence here today which was also attended by the DC,Lower Subansiriand the CO, Dollungmukh. At the meeting, the young participants demanded for immediate end to the boundary dispute withAssamforest authorities at Dollungmukh, stopping the Indian Air Force’s firing range at Dollungmukh and for bringing development to the area.

 

CM urged to meet demands

ITANAGAR, Apr 30: In a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister, the All Papum Pare District Handicapped Welfare Association today demanded for issuing BPL ration card to physically challenged persons of the district. Besides demanding strict implementation of 3% job reservation for the handicapped candidates by all departments, it further called for providing each and every handicapped person with tri-scooty, tri-cycle for their free movement, and other appliances like hearing aids. The Association claimed the monthly allowance of Rs 500 approved for each physically handicapped person during Dorjee Khandu’s regime, has not been released till date, and demanded that the govt enhances the same to Rs 3000 and release it immediately.

 

VKAJ hosts personality development camp

ITANAGAR, Apr 30: A five-day personality development camp organized by the Vivekananda Kendra Arun Jyoti (VKAJ) was held at the premises of VKV Jirdin, Aalo from April 24 to 28 last for the students of class VI to XII of Upper Subansiri, West Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts. The students were divided into eight groups with four each of brothers and sisters headed by Arun Jyoti karyakartas.

The five-day camp was aimed at developing the overall personality of the participants.  A number of inspirational sessions including yoga, memory developing games and creative workshops were highlights of the camp.

Eminent personalities from VKAJ – Tuter Nima, Dr Tape Kaye, Markar Padu, Suthapa Roy, Romin Rava, Rupesh Mathur and Taro Sindik took the sessions.

 

GBs prohibit hunting, fishing in Chetam circle

 

ITANAGAR, Apr 30: The GBs of Chetam circle, Upper Subansiri district under the banner of All Chetam Circle Goan Burah Association, have prohibited hunting and fishing by using explosives, generators, bleaching powder and other harmful means within Chetam circle. The decision was taken in its recently held meeting. It was also decided that the violators will be imposed fines.

 

Condolence

ITANAGAR, Apr 30: The All Arunachal Pradesh Transport Employees’ Welfare Association has mourned the sudden demise of Tame Sorang, chowkidar, STS, Karsingsa workshop on April 28. The Association members conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed the Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace.