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AI Issue-24
AI Issue-24
Issue - 24
Friday
Naharlagun
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Kamlesh Joshi joins as new DC of Tirap
KHONSA: Kamlesh Joshi, IAS has joined as the Deputy Commissioner of insurgencyhit Tirap district on June 24. He took charges from Ms Shilpa Shinde, Deputy Commissioner, Long-ding who was holding the additional charges of Tirap district. Prior to his joining at Khonsa, Joshi was serving as the ADC of Namsai in Lohit district. This is his first posting as DC. The people of Tirap district have whole-heartedly welcomed the new DC and hoped that the new incumbent Deputy Commissioner would carry forward the new and innovative ventures initiated by former Tirap DC Sachin Shinde, especially, TDCCC, rain water harvesting and other beneficial schemes.
ITANAGAR, June 22: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma called on the Governor of Karnataka Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj at Raj Bhawan, Bangalore on June 21 last. In the meeting, both the Governors shared ideas for developmental initiatives taken
up their respective states. The Governor, who is on a three-day official tour to Karnataka discussed issues concerning the two states. It may be mentioned that large number of students from Arunachal Pradesh are pursuing their higher and technical studies in the state of Karnataka.
Cong MLAs asked to contribute one month salary for relief of Uttarakhand natural calamity
ITANAGAR, June 21 : Sta t e Chief Minister and Arunachal Pradesh CLP leader, Nabam Tuki has requested all the Congress Legislators of the state to deposit one months salary to the CM Relief Fund for onward contribution towards relief and rehabilitation of victims of the Uttarakhand natural calamity. Over 150 people are reported to be dead so far in one of the worst natural disasters in recent times in Uttarakhand. Nearly 14,000 people are believed to be missing and another 60,000 are reported stranded. AICC President Sonia Gandhi has directed all Congress MPs and Legislators to contribute to the fund being generated for relief and rehabilitation of the victims of the disaster. In a circular today, Tuki, in response, has appealed all Congress Legislators of the State to contribute their one month salaries for the purpose on or before June 26. He also appealed all thinking citizens, irrespective of position and party affiliations, to voluntarily donate to the fund and assured that proper receipt would be given against all contributions, which would be exempted from income tax regulations. Our friends in
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Parade of Parachute Regiment at Parachute Regimental Training Centre, Bangalore on June 22 last. While welcoming the newly attested paratroopers in the
the Airborne Assault Group, the first Indian Army Unit to enter Dacca in the 1971 War, reminded the soldiers that they are joining the finest regiment of the Indian Army whose feats of valour and
completion of 34 weeks military training. The parade was of more significant as the Parachute Regiment Training Centre celebrates its Golden Jubilee this
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State govt employees asked to contribute one days salary for Uttarakhand
ITANAGAR, June 24: The employees of the state government are asked to contribute one days salary towards the rescue and relief operation for the victims of Uttarakhand disaster. An order from the state Chief Secretary on June 22 last stated that the contribution is in view of the recent devastation caused by the natural calamities in Uttarakhand and to show solidarity and moral support to the victims and affected people. It is purely a voluntary gesture in the hour of distress to the affected people, the order stated, adding the contribution should be sent in the form of draft /cheque to the Chief Minister Relief Fund mentioning Contribution for the victims of Uttarakhand.
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An eye-opening tour
The ten-member media teams tour to Sikkim from May 26 to May 31was a good eye-opening experience. One of the eight states of North-East with a population of slightly above 6 lacs, Sikkim is the fastest growing states in the region. It is known for its scenic beauties, pleasant climatic conditions and its peace-loving people. It is for this reason that the Himalayan state is emerging as one of the most favourite tourist destinations of the country in the recent times. There are many commonalities between our Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Both climatically and geographically the two states share many similarities with their hilly, cool and scenic places. Apart from this, presence of tribal communities predominates in both the states. Both the states possess outstanding potential of becoming popular tourist destinations. Since media is the disseminator of information and hence, the opinion maker, conducting such exposure trips to various places helps in generating positive message among general public. With this objective the department of IPR conducted similar trip to Mizoram in the previous year also so that ideas and information between people and media get exchanged and positive ideas percolate down to the people. Some of the positive messages we can learn from Sikkim is their sense of cleanliness, both at public places as well as individual level. Roads looked clean, hospitals were spotless even as traffic was well regulated. No graffiti writing and hoarding in streets were noticed. Markets were swarmed with shoppers and visitors until late into the night. Another innovative project visited by the team was converting of the sewerage water of Gangtok city into a waterfall and developing it into a beautiful park along with a pond from where a mini hydro-project was installed to generate green energy. It was further revealed that the government annually receives Rs thirty lacs from the park as entry fees from tourists! We can also bring in the similar change as the people in Sikkim have done. As our honorable chief minister often exhorts: Together we can do this.
Ours is a strange land with strange practices. Here, everybody seems to be a deadly marksman. In case a person is not a sharpshooter, he is adept at laying snares. Nobody here seems to value the precious lives in the wild. Little wonder then, all the magnificent and exotic wild animals and birds that once roamed freely in our nearby jungles, have become things of the past. Many of them have vanished forever. Though the scenario in other districts of Arunachal Pradesh is no different, I shall make an attempt here to make a sad commentary on Tirap and Changlang districts vis-a-vis wanton destruction of wild life and its habitats. Like in
other parts of any tribal state of the Northeast, hunting is a mad passion among the local people and the children grow up listening to heroic tales of hunters during hunting expeditions. They tend to follow the footsteps of their elders and try to master all the intricacies and tricks to kill any wild animal they encounter. I can today recall with a tinge of sadness and remorse that as a child I grew up amidst opulent nature. Soothing cries of wild animals and birds were parts of my childhood. I am profusely grateful to my elders who had the wisdom to spare the beautiful animals for us to see. But now, as I grow old and
filled with the feeling of unpardonable guilt as I have failed to contribute my mite towards protection of these wonderful creatures. I shudder to think that my children and their children will not be able to see many of those magnificent wild animals because of our greed and follies. Our forefathers practiced hunting because they were ignorant about wildlife conservation. Now, we must undo the wrongs done by them by shunning hunting and by involving ourselves in conservation. Some say hunting is a sport. But they must realize that it is a cruel and destructive sport and should give up.
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There is another tribe called Puroik(Sulung) located in the nearby villages of Nyapin, Koloriang, Sarli and Damin. Rearing of Mithuns and domesticated animals, jhum and wet rice cultivation are common occupation of the people. Nyokum Yullo is the main festival of the district celebrated during February, while Longte is the annual festival where people enjoy with festivity and pray different Gods and Goddesses for protection and well being of humanity, livestock and general prosperity and is celebrated in April every year. Gumkum Gumpa is another festival celebrated in the district. The land is rich in flora and fauna with unexplored wild lakes, rocky caves, abundant rivers, rivulets and waterfalls. The area has adequate potentials for hydro-power generation, horticulture development and tourism.
The state government has formulated Information and Publicity Policy with an objective of securing widest possible publicity coverage and check avoidable expenditure on scattered release of advertisements by government departments, state public undertakings and agencies. As per the State Information and Publicity Policy, 1999 (SI&PP), all classified and display advertisements will be issued by Directorate of Information and Public Relations. All government departments, public undertakings and agencies funded by state government will send both their classified and display advertisements to the Director of Information and Public Relations and in no case government departments and public undertakings etc. will issue advertisements directly to news papers and periodicals. Pursuant to the SI&PP, DIPR has empaneled local news papers and periodicals for issue of advertisement and fixed the advertisement rates and set specification of advertisement. In order to ensure timely publication, advertisements are issued on day-to-day basis as per roster. All the government departments and public undertakings are requested to comply with the policy and send their advertisements by email at dipr_arun@rediffmail.com and hard copy by post to Director, IPR. In case the departments and public undertakings are unable to send their advertisements on working days and during office hours but required to be published on holidays and closed week day, they may contact the following officers. DIRECTOR(0360) 2248266 (R) / 9436044030 (M) Email ID : dipr_arun@rediffmail.com Deputy Director (Advt)(0360) 2212128 (R) / 9436052199 (M) EmailID: miko_longphong@rediffmail.com
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Interested candidates possessing the above educational qualification may apply for the posts on or before 28/06/2013 during office hours in the following address. First preference will be given to the local candidates of West Siang District. The extension of contract of appointment is subject to continuation of CSS Extension Reform (ATMA) Programme. No TA/DA will be entertained for attending the interview. Sd/- (M.K. Sahoo) IAS D.C. cum Chairman, ATMA West Siang District, Aalo Arunachal Pradesh Government of Arunachal Pradesh PRESS RELEASE This is to notify that the following students who were selected for National Means Curn-Merit Scholarship awards are hereby instructed to check their Bank Account No. at the concerned SBI were they opened the AlC and get the necessary correction for remittance of their scholarship, as the Nodal Bank, SBI New Delhi has informed that some of the AlC No are closed/Double entries and wrong AlC No due to which the scholarship money could not be deposited/ credited to their accounts. Further, they are requested to intimate the details of action taken to this office for onwards intimation to Govt. of India. Sl.No. Name of Students Bank A/C No. Remarks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Shri Satyam Singh Shri Sourav Das Shri Nitesh Singh Miss Kun.l Yase Miss Nani Neha Shri Nabam Gurnin Miss Taro Kanya Shri Mudang Oku Shri Parikshit Srivastava Shri Narang Ampi Shri Sanjay Teli Shri Bengia Relurn Shri Ema Nada Shri Supratik Biswas 88030101100 31723530470 11864841651 31161458558 31151555176 31158380865 31153188894 30752019864 30735281629 30751998974 30766676188 30773437470 30755383671 30847501126 Wrong AlC details Wrong AlC details Wrong AlC details AlC StoppedAlC Stopped AlC Closed AlC Closed AlC Closed AlC Closed AlC Closed AlC Closed AlC Closed AlC Closed To contact this Office Sd/-A.Tayeng DDSE, A/(S&M) State Nodal Officer,NMMS ,Directorate of School Education, Itanagar GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH No. ACDIHPD/A-l 9/2013-14/419-25 Dated: 17.06.2013 OFFICE ORDER WHEREAS, the undersigned was appointed as Inquiry Officer vide order No. SE/HPD/JCC/WC-16(Confidential)/ 2011-12/310-17, dated 28.10.2011 to inquire into the charges framed against Shri Tarun Choudhury, WC W.I Gr-II. AND WHEREAS, inspite of several letters sent to him for attending the inquiry proceeding, he or his defense assistant did not appear in the hearing and his whereabouts is still unknown as he is reportedly absent from station. NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of power conferred under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965, the undersigned hereby direct Sri Tarun Choudhury, WC W.I Gr-II to attend the enquiry proceeding on 10.07.2013 (Wednesday) at 10:30 AM in the office chamber of the Executive Engineer (C), Aalo Civil Division, Dept. of Hydro Power Development, Aalo, failing which the enquiry proceeding shall be ex parte. Sd/-( Durick Kamduk ),E.E (C), Inquiry Officer. Office of EE (C), Aalo Civil Division. Dept. of Hydro Power Dev. Aalo
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SATURDAY OFF DAY SUNDAY OFF/MAINTANANCE NB;- Condition apply (VIP movement/ bad weather/patient evacuation/ technical snag/passengers availability and emergency etc) Sd/-Director of Civil Aviation Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Naharlagun RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY Rono Hills, P.O. Doimukh -791112 (Arunachal Pradesh) Dated 5th June, 2013 ADMISSION NOTICE Applications are invited for admission to various Programmes/Courses offered by Rajiv Gandhi University in the Academic Session 2013-14. The Prospectus-cum- Admission form can be obtained from the Information Centre(Phone.0360-2277881), Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh on payment of Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred) only, during office hours on all working days from 27th June, 2013 to 11th July, 2013 or through postal mode on payment of RS.140/-(Rupees One Hundred Forty) Only by demand draft to be drawn in favour of Registrar, Rajiv Gandhi University, payable at Vijaya Bank, Rajiv Gandhi University campus Branch or SBI Naharlagun/ltanagar Branch. Prospectus can also be obtained from the Department of Mass Communication, at the Rajiv Gandhi University Extension centre, Directorate Complex, Opposite EAC office, Naharlagun (Phone-0360--2245276). Courses: Various Courses / Programmes Offered in 19 Departments and Centres; a) Two Year Post Graduate Progamme & Professional Courses s read over four semesters: Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Education, English, Geography, Hindi, History , Management (MBA), M.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering), Mass Communication, Mathematics & Computing, Physics, Political Science, Sociology and Zoology. b) Master of Computer Applications (MCA)- Three Year Course, spread over six semesters c) Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) (spread over six semesters) d) Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) (spread over two semesters) e) Post Graduate Diploma Courses (One Year) (spread over two semesters) 1. Mass Communication 2. Disaster Management (Advanced) 3. Hospitality Management & Tourism 4. Biodiversity 5. Banking & Insurance 6. Functional Hindi f) Certificate Courses 1. Geographic Information System (GIS) (Two & Half Months) 2. Graphics and Animation (Six Months) For more information, may contact Dr. David Pertin, Deputy Registrar (Academic & Conference) on Phone numbers0360-2277213&2277529 during office hours. Candidates may also apply in the form downloadable for the course from the University website www.rgu.ac.in and may submit along with a demand draft of Rs.100/- with relevant documents. N.B: last date of submission of admission form to the respective Departments/Institute is 11th, July, 2013. Sd/- Registrar GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH ADVERTISEMENT Applications are invited from the eligible APST Candidate for filling up of 1 (One) post of Boxing Coach in the scale of pay of PB-2Rs. 9,300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs.4,200/-P.M. for the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, ltanagar. The candidates who are willing to serve anywhere inAP should apply. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:- I(One) year NSNIS diploma in Boxing or ex-servicemen with pass certificate in Boxing from Army Physical Training Centre, Pune. Preference will be given who are also having MPE/BPE degree. MODE OF SELECTION: Selection to the post will be made on the basis of merit adjudged through open competitive examination followed by skill test and viva-voice. AGE: 18 to 28 years. HOW TO APPL Y:- Application on plain paper addressed to the Director of Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, ltanagar (Chimpu) P.O. RK Mission along with 2(Two) recent passport size photograph dully self attested along with attested copies of relevant certificate and treasury challan of Rs.30/- under Head of Account 0202 Sports & Youth Services which is non refundable in favour of Director of Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, ltanagar. The last date for submission of application is 23/07/2013. FORMAT OF APPLICATION:- 1. Name in full (in block letters) 2. Fathers/Husbands Name 3. Permanent address 4. Present address for postal communication 5. Nationality 6. Date of Birth 7. Educational Qualification 8. Other Qualification 9. Experience, if any 10. Tribe/Caste 11. T/Challan No. & Date 12. List of enclosers. DECLARATION:I hereby declare that the statement made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In the event of any information being found false or incorrect, action can be taken against me by the authority. Signature of applicant With date Sd/-Director of Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, ltanagar No.AC-56/08 /279
Mopin
Worship Mother Mopin and also to bring into consciousness that the agricultural season has begun. Through hard work the plentifulness, prosperity, good health and preservation of all living being with the blessing of MOPIN will dawn on earth again. MOPIN is a name of a goddess. The goddess of agriculture, the preserver of all of vegetation. The celestial teacher of Abo Tani. The Mopin Mythology and sacred text says that Mopin Ane ( mother ) was the first to teach the art of cultivation to ABO TANI-the first man ever born on this earth. She not only taught the art of cultivation but she and her daughters PINKU PINTE and DIYI TAMI showed the type of implements and their uses to ABO TAN!. Had there not been MOPIN to teach ABO TANI, the art of living; ABO TANI would have grooved in darkness and would have lived a life ignorant of the prosperity and plentifulness that modern are bestowed with. THE MOPIN STORY:ABO-TAN, the first man of the Tani group of people of earth, lived all alone. One day he walked to the river valley and met TODE-RENE ( a small river bird) who informed ABO-TANI that TAKAR-TAJI ( Terrestrial being living separately elsewhere) are going to conduct a big wedding ceremony and sacrifice ten mithuns at a time. He also invited TANI TAKI RU EM TASA TALA RUEM INBO KENBO RUEM AboTani soliloqued- As the natural first being of earth these mithuns belonged to him. And how come Takar and Taji kill my animals!. Thus, he went to the area of TAKAR-TAJI on the pretence of attending the Togu
BRO roads to other reputed agencies. The Chief Minister also sought a special fund for maintenance of central roads reasoning that minimum maintenance is important to keep the roads in motorable conditions. He also appealed for
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year. The centre was raised on June 22, 1963 at Agra Fort. Recruit Amit Singh received the Gill Medal for overall Best Recruit and the Endurance Medal on the occasion. Recruit Sajad Ahmed Yatoo received the Ghadge Medal for best shooter. The Cheema Medal for best Recruit in Physical Training was awarded to Recruit Deep Jyoti Chetia. The Chettri Medal for Best Recruit in drill was awarded to Recruit Rafi Bashir Lone, who commanded the parade. The daylong programme included wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial and special Sainik Sammelan and release of Paratrooper magazine 2013.
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all categories of posts from Gr. A to D in the Council. He also sought the report within a weeks time for taking appropriate action. Now that we have taken note of the concerns, I appeal the agitating organizations to call off their bandh, he said. Bandh is the extreme step of protest and must be avoided altogether for general interest of majority of citizens and development of the state. We are still years behind in terms of development and now we cannot afford to lose even a single day if we have to catch up with others, Tuki said in a statement today. While asserting that repeated agitations and protests by various organizations in the state affect all-round development of the state, the Chief Minister, however, pointed that in a healthy democratic set-up there should always be space for public protests in peaceful manner. Taking a cue from other states, he has directed the Chief Secretary to identify a suitable place one at Itanagar and another at Naharlagun and notify them for use of public protests. It would give the citizens a space to register their anguish and protests while not disturbing law and order as well as not cause inconvenience to the general public, he observed and sought cooperation from all.
GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH Dated Itanagar the 5th Jun 2013. ADMISSION NOTICE Admission of the fresh candidates in two years pre-service Teacher Education course leading to Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) will be started in all the 7 (Seven) District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) and 4 DRCs (Tentatively) of Arunachal Pradesh for the current session commencing from July 2013. D.El.Ed course is essential now a days for appearing in APTET and CTET for the aspiring Elementary level teachers. Interested candidates may apply in prescribed form to the respective DIETs/ DRCs as per details given below:Feeder Districts of each DIET for admission of candidates: DIET, Dirang : West Kameng & Tawang District DIET, Seppa : East Kameng & Kurung Kumey District DIET, Naharlagun : Papum Pare & L/Subansiri District DIET, Pasighat : East Siang, West Siang and Upper Siang District DIET, Roing : D/Valley, L/Dib. Valley & Anjaw District DIET, Changlang : Changlang and Tirap District DIET, Daporijo : Upper Siang District Admission (Tentatively) will be taken in the following DRCs. DRC, Kamki, West Siang DRC, Khupa, Anjaw DRC, Khonsa, Tirap DRC, Yachuli, Lower Subansiri Eligibility: Minimum Qualification: Class XII pass with 45% marks for APST and 50% for Non-APST candidates in aggregate as per NCTE norms. Age Limit: 17 years to 25 years. However, upper age relaxation of 5 years will be allowed for APST candidates. APST candidates seeking for admission to the course are required to submit permanent residential certificates (PRC) in support of the feeder district of the DIET. Number of Seats : 15 seats for male and 15 seats for female candidates in each DIET. Reservation of Seats : 80% for APST and 20% for Non-APST candidates. Selection Procedures : The selection of the candidates will be made strictly on merit basis by a board constituted at each DIET. The merit will be determined on the percentage of marks secured in Class XII examination. If total marks of two candidates in Class XII are found equal, in that case higher marks in Class X will determine higher position in merit. Application form and prospectus: The application form and prospectus may be obtained from the Principal of the respective DIETs on payment of Rs 100/- w.e.f 17/06/2013 to 01/07/2013. The application form and prospectus may also be obtained by post by sending a bank draft of SBI for Rs 100/- in favour of the Principal of the concerned DIET alongwith a self addressed and stamped envelope (stamp for Rs 25/ - to be affixed of the size 30 cm x 12 cm. Last date of receiving application: The last date for receiving duly filled in application form in each DIET is 01/07/2013. Notification of selected and waiting list candidates: The list of selected and waiting list candidates for admission to the course will be notified on the notice board by each DIET on 06/07/2013. The candidates will confirm their selection from the concerned DIET. Admission of selected candidates: The selected candidates will be admitted to the respective DIETS from 8th 15th July, 2013. Delay in reporting for admission due to any reason will not be considered. In that case, the seat will be forfeited and allotted to the waiting list candidates. The Academic classes for the newly admitted candidates will start from 15th July 2013. Admission of waiting list candidates: Seats remaining vacant will be filled up by the waiting list candidates on merit basis. The waiting list candidates will be admitted from 15th 20th July 2013. Hostel facility: Both male and female candidates admitted to the course will get hostel facility in the respective DIETs. The other details of the course may be seen in the prospectus. Sd/-(Bodong Yirang) No. EED.16/ TE-09/2012-13
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wedding celebrations. But his aim was to get back his mithuns by any means. He devised a trick and made an image of his own mother, positioned it on a raft in the middle of the river and covered it with some coverings. He placed a murte kome ( a bamboo stick) nearby the image. After planning thus, he reached the place of TAKAR-TAJI, watched carefully the performance of the ceremony and the preparation of Rindu-Kandu(iteneries of making image) and found out that TAKARTAJIs Rindu-Kundu preparation was made in a wrong way. ABOTANI suggested to TAKAR- TAJI to invite his mother who could make the figures of MURDOM, PONYO, ISI - PUKSI and MONYI-TAGE -in the proper way. According to Tanis suggestion, TAKAR-TAJI deputed KEKOPAI ( Squirrel) to invite Tanis mother.Tani cautioned Kekopai that his mother is deaf and dumb and it is only with Murte Kome that she can be awakened. So pushed with Murte Kome to get the response. KEKOPAI went there and did as was directed by ABO-TANI. The image of his mother fell down in deep water and was drowned. KEKOPAI returned back terrorstricken. He came back and narrated the unfortunate incident to ABO-TANI. ABO-TANI knew that it was his trick but he showed much anger against KEKOPAI and appeared to be grief-stricken. He threatened to destroy the whole world in anger. TAKAR-TAJI was terribly shaken. They assured to offer back to ABO-TANI nine HOBO (mithuns), but ABO-TANI behaved as if he was not consoled and pacified by return of the mithuns. He continued to show his anger. TAKAR- TAJI had invited a large numbers of guests and he had only one mithun to be sacrificed. The marriage ceremony
NGOM HOGO BE GOSA DEDO YEOr compensate? All beings at DIGO YAMO were frightened and agreed: TANI NAMSI RIBI DOKU TANI NAMSI REYA DOKU. Out of sympathy and to save TANI, MOPIN ordered DIYI TAMI to release TANI and KIPU.TANI got up, stressed the body. TANI PERE DUKA TOKU TANI PERE DAKKA TOKU. During his short stay at DIGO YAMO, TANI observed that the land of MOPIN was full of prosperity with food and wealth. On being released, ABO-TANI approached MOPIN and begged her for something to be given to him as he suffered very much in MOPINs place. NGOM NYOGO GODE KUYEM NGOM HOGO GODE KUYOM DATU DAJUM YILI GOKU KA. MOPIN gave TANI some seeds of paddy and maize which he put in the ears of KIPU. ABOTANI returned to earth and sowed the seeds in a barren place, called ABIN BINDO and POKO LOTO. But, wild birds ate up the precious seeds. ABO-TANI again went to the place of MOPIN and DIGO YAMI and told what had happened to the seeds. MOPIN presented DIGO GE HIGMEN, a knife and instructed him to select a patch of land and clean the jungle and loosen the. soil. This time again the cultivation process was disturbed by an animal Kada Ramyo. Abo Tani returned to Mopin Ane for advice. ABO-TANI returned to earth and did as per the instruction to construct a KOMDU PORA (fishing trap ) to catch KADA RAMYO ( an animal ) whose skin could be used and exchanged for GITUM YOKSAP ( implement for cultivation) from NYIRO PORO
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My message for the youth is to constantly acquire and absorb knowledge, For knowledge will make you greater than you ever imagined yourself to be, The ignited mind of the youth is most powerful resource on the earth, above the earth and under it The forest did see. Next, I turned to the lovely an Anthurium flower beside me, It smiled and chuckled and radiated vibrant colors into the life. It softly said O Kalam! I too have a message for the young, The message is, spread joy and smiles to everyone you see, Giving is my spirit and my mission for life, And my giving I get happiness of my soul. O my friends, let us celebrate the message of the monuments of nature in this land of Arunachal
various difficulties like accessing high quality inputs (e.g. seed, fertilizer, pesticides, medicines, hormones etc.); if they somehow get its sources also, they cannot afford it due to their low purchasing power; sadly, most of them cannot access to loan for it. Even all the above conditions are favourable, they face the problem of transporting their produce to markets or even after reaching the market, somehow, they do not get the price they deserve for the produce. Most of them cannot store their commodity due to lack of cold storage or warehouse facility. The farmers problems are many and cannot be solved at individual level. Forming and strengthening the agricultural cooperative can be one of the solutions. Agricultural cooperative can help the poor and needy farmers in accessing the natural resources (like land), quality inputs, loan, good market price, farm implements through custom-hiring-centre, developing some infrastructures at village level and technical guidance through some training
programmes. Such cooperatives better able to take advantage of market opportunities and mitigate the odd effects of food security and other crisis. The success of cooperatives of depends how these are managed or governed. Democratic principles being the backbone of such organizations, members or managers should develop some behavioural softskills needed for leadership, organisation-building, stressmanagement, negotiation, selfconfidence, policy making, business development and advocacy. Such managerial skill can be developed through training or exposure to agro based farms and agriculture organisations or institutes of repute. The main goal of agriculture cooperatives is to achieve suitable rural and agricultural development. All the stakeholders involved in policy making to implementation should come together with definite plan of work with responsibilities. Both national and state govt. developmental agencies, NGOs, inter-government organisation, academicand research institutes should support for overall development of agricultural cooperatives. Govt. should frame out some farmersfriendly policies, transparent laws and create business environment for cooperatives so that they can come out to compete with the mainstream enterprises. Likewise, academicand research institutes should analyse the status of such cooperatives and advice, accordingly for its betterment. There are many encouraging examples of cooperatives helping poor people thrive and bringing food security. We all know the great Vergese Kurien who led the diary cooperatives in India and today, such cooperatives contribute more than 22% of milk produced in the country. We need such agricultural cooperatives in many in order to end the hunger. Let us come together to crate an environment in which cooperatives can form, develop, thrive and compete with other business enterprise.
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KOMAR ( dealer of implements ). Thus equipped with implement ABO-TANI started clearing the jungle. But YAPOM and YAJI, the deities of the jungle, appeared before him when he started to clean the jungle. YAPOM and YAJI asked him to stop him from cleaning the jungle. Disappoi-nted, ABO-TANI reappeared to the place of MOPIN and told about the interference of Y APOM and Y AJI. MOPIN requested YAPOM and YAJI to part away a plot of land to ABO-TANI. But they did not agree, so MOPIN played a trick on them. She said that some trees should be felled in the forest. When the trees dry up, fire will be lit. YAPOM, YAJI and TANI will stand in the middle of the burning forest. The one who can resist and survive from the raging fire will be declared the Master of the forest. It was also decided that DIYI TAMI would lit the fire. Meanwhile, MOPIN had secretly instructed ABO-TANI to dig a pit in advance and slipped into it when the fire catches. On an appointed day, DIYI TAMI lit the fire. YAPOM and YAJI could not resist the fire and fled into the forest. When the fire was over, ABO-TANI emerged out of the pit and stood firm in the encircling smoke. MOPIN declared ABO-TANI the master of the earth. ABO TANI was free from hindrance. He sowed Mili Amli. YAPOM and YAJI accepted the defeat. YAPOM YAJI and all other deities requested ABO-TANI to honour MOPIN with celebration of ritual. With the guidance and help of DIYI TAMI, PINKU PINTE, Tani prepared the image of MOPIN who gave more seeds to ABO- TANI with which ABO- TANI started the regular cultivation on earth. ABO- TANI went again to MOPIN but this time his main purpose was to asks for the hand of MOPINs beautiful daughter, DIYI TAMI / JEYI TAM!. DIYI TAMI consented to marry ABO-TANI and MOPIN also agreed to the proposal in the best interest of his daughter. In this way ABO-TANI married DIYI TAMI and their marriage was attended by MOPIN and deities. MOPIN, the presiding deity of wealth presented to them agricultural implements, seeds and other precious stones. DIYI TAMI was also bestowed with a singular power to prepare a pot-full of rice from one grain. DOKE-DOAK ( a small basket for rice grain) YARIYAPOR or DOSI-GINSI were also given to DIYI TAMI. Thus ABO-TANI and DIYI TAMI began their conjugal life in full peace and happiness. They did not cultivate and did not produce lot of food stuffs but made use of power as DIYI TAMI continued to get the rice from one grain to feed the entire family. They were happy in this way. Later on ABO-TANI married ROSI TAMI daughter of DIRO ( famine ). DIYI TAMI was not willing to share her as a co-wife, since she was the daughter of DIRO, the Famines. One day DIYI TAMI went back to ( DIGO PINE ). During her absence, ROSI TAMI had to prepare rice, but she did not know the method of DIYI-TAMI of using only one grain at a time. She put two grains which produced huge quantity of rice and the same could not be fully consumed by both of them. She at first did not know what to do with this extra quantity of rice and being afraid of DIYI-TAMI, she called DIRE-KIBO ( the hungry dog) to finish it. DIRE-KIBO came and ate up the whole of the left over rice. DIYI-TAMI did not return till then and again ROSI TAMI was to prepare food, she again put two grains and that time the grains did not produce huge quantity but remained two grains only, because the Famine had consumed the magical power also along with the leftover food. From that day, the first of the famine broke out and ABO-TANI had to face a terrible situation. In spite of his efforts, he could not overcome it. The news of ABOTANIs miserable condition reached DIGO-PINE and TANIs wife DIYI TAMI also came to know of it. But she had decided not to return. However, when ABO-TANI approached DIGO-PINE for help in sending DIYI-TAMI to his house, DIYI-TAMI expressed her willingness to return but on one condition that ROSI TAMI should leave him for ever and she should be thrown into the river and DIREKIBO should be destroyed. After that, ABO-TANI should pray to MOPIN and other deities who would again provide him with agricultural implements and seeds. Only then she ( DIYI-TAMI ) will return along with MOPIN. On knowing the wishes of DIYI-TAMI, ABO-TANI planned to kill ROSI TAMI. Finally, ROSI TAMI was drowned in the river and DIRE KIBO was cut into pieces and thrown into the water-fall. In this task he ( ABOTANI ) was assisted by LITUM and LIRO (gods of war ). Lastly, ABOTANI made images of MOPIN and other Gods and Goddesses. He was guided by DIYI TAMI in this task of making images like LOSI LORE, LODO-LORE, RILUM-TAJUM and GARE-GAPO ( dress). ABO-TANI worshipped these images and invoked MOPIN and other deities who came to TANIs place and brought DIYI TAMI along with them. They restored all agricultural implements and seeds but did not bestow the magical power of preparing large quantity of food from one single grain. But through the favours of MOPIN, ABO TANI got some powers to cultivate large areas. He was given agriculture implements and directed to celebrate MOPIN every years. ABO TANI worked hard and prospered thereafter. According to the directions of MOPIN, ABO-TANI celebrated MOPIN every year during the sowing season hoping for good harvest. Consequently, we celebrate MOPIN as ABO-TANI, our ancestor did. During Mopin, Mopin Ano, Mopin Popir, Yili Bongo Lanam, Mopin Hobo Kaben and other oral literature are chanted. They are prayers for good health of mankind, better germination and innovation of relation between earth and cosmos. At the altar of MOPIN, the following images are included. BAGOPORPOTE, LITUMKATUM, PINKUPINTE,PIRKUNGU ,PIRTE, POMTE,PIRSAPIRSI,Y APOM,NYIJI,NYIKU ,BUTE, Y APOM NYIRA,KOBU ,HIKOM, POMBEK,DOGAERAP, HILINGELI, RINE, UROMPOM BE-POMRU ,KOMBO,KOMAR. The following plants are used for preparation of the images of all the deities at the altar of the MOPIN:PIBOM, PISO, TAKA, TARI, TAJIR, TABO, TATO-TANO, TAPI, EKAM, HIKA, ENSI, EN!. HIRE, POPI, TABUTABE, YADUM, KORA, TARE, NYOME, TASI ETC. Apart from the forest plants some household items like ambin -pone are also used. The following activities are important for MOPIN : ITI INAM, TAKE PINAM, DOSI GINSI GENAM, HIKANAM, AMIN KENAM, JESE OKKE JEP GENAM. MOPIN BUME MOMA BE MOPIN IMUM MADONA. UI MOMA YOM AI AGAM PAMA YE. MOPIN LO HOBO NYEBE PAPE LAGE EMNAM KAMA DONA, EK MOPIN EMSIN ILADU. MOPIN E MINYI MOSO EPAK HIGE NANE FESTIVAL E. (to be contd. in next issue...)
GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH NOTICE INVITING TENDER The Executive Engineer, Bomdila Division,PWD, AP, Bomdila invites sealed tender in form PWD-8, on behalf of the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh form the approved and eligible Contractor for the following work upto 1500 hrs on 01.07. 2013. SL.No Name of Work Estimate of Cost Last date and time of Issue of tender paper 1. Construction of multipurpose Rs 82,05,000.00 Upto 1600 hrs on Stadium at new site for Govt. 28.06.2013 College, Bomdila Under SPA. ( SH :- Development of ground) (SH:- Formation cutting 0.000 to 0.130 km) Tender will be opened at 1530 hrs on the same day, other details can be had from the office of the Executive Engineer, Bomdila Division, PWD, AP, Bomdila on all working days between 1100 hrs and 1600 hrs upto 28.06.2013. Sd/- Executive Engineer, Bomdila Division, PWD, AP, Bomdila.
the township forever. The DC-cum-Municipal Executive Officer R.K Mishra in his speech stated that the first monthly meeting of the elected Municipal Council should be publicized widely to be recorded as a historic moment of Pasighat in particular and the state as a whole. Mishra added that success, effectiveness and prestige of any institution rests on its orderly functioning and the extent to which it adheres to the standards of discipline, dignity and decorum for discharging its activities. These foundational norms of representative bodies have always been considered sacrosanct and are therefore preserved, protected and defended. The DC assured to conduct a workshop for the Councilors (may be outside
Atunachal Pradesh), so that they can understand how Municipal system works. Mishra further stressed on health and hygiene, educational developments, improved business activities, land management, stable law and order, peace and tranquility, sanitation and drainage system and solid waste managements etc and assured to provide full cooperation from the government departments. Quoting the comment of the Governor Lt. General (Rtd) Nirbhay Sharma that Pasighat can become a role-model town for entire Arunachal, Mishra hoped that dedication and devotions from PMC will definitely bring positive results under the leadership of the present Municipal Chief Councilor and his Deputy.
through hard work. He appealed the progressive farmer for their sincere cooperation in improving the productivity and quality. He said that if works are done together with commitment, the pace of development would definitely improve. The minister revealed that soon an Agriculture College will be opened at Pasighat in order to produce more agricultural experts from the state. He further said that the matter has been taken up with his Delhi counterparts for establishment of college for Animal Husbandry and veterinary Science in the state. Earlier, the Chief Secretary was briefed upon on the status of Agriculture and Horticulture in the districts by the respective Deputy Commissioners. They
also spoke on road map for future development. Changlang Deputy Commissioner, Ms. Chanchal Yadav categorically mentioned that less exposure, lack of motivation, untimely supply of inputs, absence of local availability of farm inputs are some of the factors for poor productivity in the districts. She also suggested the farmers to perform dual cropping system. Commissioner, Agriculture and Horticulture Hage Kojen and Changlang Zilla Parishad Chairperson also gave motivations to the farmers through their deliberation. Later the visiting dignitaries had an interactive meeting with the progressive farmers and officers of the districts.
Half Marathon Race organized for mass awareness against drug menace
CHANGLANG, June 24: The District Administration, Changlang is making every effort to make the district free from drugs menace by generating mass awareness amongst the vulnerable group of youth as well as general masses. Continuing the noble effort, a Half Marathon Race of 7 Kms distance with a theme, Run for Healthy Community with No Drugs, was organized here at Changlang district headquarters for the students of various schools of the district. The race was categorized for senior boys and girls as well as junior boys and girls. Deputy Commissioner, Ms. Chanchal Yadav flagged off the race of senior and junior boys category, while senior and junior girls category were flagged off by SP Changlang Mr. Vijay Kumar, IPS and ADC Mr. M C Roy respectively. In the senior boys category, Mr Keshab Chetry of Government Higher Secondary School, Jairampur stood first, while in junior boys category Mr. Pankap Wangam of Town Middle SchoolI won the first prize. Ms Rumi Jomoi of Government Higher Secondary School Changlang bagged the first prize in senior girls category, while Ms. Shilpi Kumari of Town Middle School-II manages to grab the first prize in junior category. About 350 students from various schools participated in the race. Later, a Walkathon for a distance of 4 (four ) Kms was also organized, in which the DC, SP, HoDs, Administrative Officers, other officers of the district, teachers, public leaders, etc participated enthusiastically conveying the message for a drugs free society. Apart from that, banners with message against drugs abuses were also displayed at all the public visiting places. The whole programme was organized in collaboration with Department of Education and was sponsored by Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Changlang Unit.
Wall grafiti competition on fight against drugs abuse and illicit trafficking
CHANGLANG, June 23: The Changlang District Administration in collaboration with the Department of Education had organized a wall graffiti competition amongst the students of various Higher Secondary schools of the district on the theme Fight against drugs abuse and illicit trafficking here today. The programme was sponsored by the Department of Education (SSA), Changlang. The competition was participated by the students of Government Higher Secondary School, Changlang, Jairampur, Kharsang, Nampong, Vivekananda Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Jairampur, Kharsang and DIET, Changlang. In a close competition, the students of DIET, Changlang edged to win the first prize while VKV, Kharsang and Jairampur won the second and third prizes respectively. All the important public places of Changlang township areas are adorned with graffiti and slogan against drugs abuse and illicit trafficking in order to generate mass awareness
amongst the youth and general populace. Giving away the prizes, Changlang Deputy Commissioner Ms. Chanchal Yadav, who has been the driving force behind the programme, said that participation is more important to winning. She encouraged all the participants to maintain the tempo of participation in all the educational activities. She further exhorted that the message which they have been conveyed through the graffiti should be imbibed in their
practical life and also spread the same to their near and dear ones. She appreciated the entire participants for their good performances and hoped that these messages would go a long way in preventing the youths from getting misguided. This is one of the efforts of the District Administration to stop the drugs menace and illicit trafficking. DDSE, Changlang S. Ronrang also encouraged the participating students through his speech.
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LONGDING, June 24 : Under the programme of Civic Action, free medical camp and health checkup was organized by 36 Bn C.R.P.F for the general public at Longsom village in Longding district (Longding) on June 19 last. People from various villages including Longsom, Chanu, Ozakho, Wanu and adjoining villages attended the camp for free health check up, besides
underwent medical tests for ECG, blood pressure, sugar, malaria etc. People were also given free medicines. Large numbers of public were benefited from the medical camp which was conducted with coordination of District Administration and 4 th Rajput Rifle. B.C Sharma, Commandant, 36 Bn informed that 36 BN,
C.R.P.F along with District Administration are identifying the villages and conducting such kind of programmes in different parts of Tirap and Longding district where district hospital and PHC are not available. Dr. A.K Bharti, SMO 36 Bn informed that a total of 238 people have been benefited from the medical camp including 122 children, 71 female and 45 male.
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