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Suspected Murder case in Khumtai Golaghat, Feb 11: A case of suspected murder created sensation in Khumtai in Golaghat. According to the report a youth named Jugnu Tanti who was drowned in a pond at Natunmati Malpatty area in Khumtai. It was alleged that Jugnu was a bicycle thief and he tried to steal a bicycle from Pintu Mal's home last night. But when Pintu chased him, Jugnu fell in the pond and drowned. Today the family of Jugnu Tanti and other locals stated that Jugnu Tanti was an innocent young man and he had never engaged in such activity and alleged that it was a pre-planned murder and demanded an immediate inquiry. (Correspondent)

Raj Bhavan condoles Itanagar, Feb 11: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Shri JP Rajkhowa has condoled the sad demise of Shri B.C. Mallick, a staff of Raj Bhavan, Itanagar, who died on 10th February 2016 after a prolong illness. Conveying his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Governor and the First Lady Smt Rita Rajkhwa prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.

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Dibrugarh, Friday, February 12, 2016

WE WILL CONTINUE TO PUBLISH AGAINST THE GRAIN: URVASHI BUTALIA

Union Minster Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates NADA centre in Dibrugarh

Itanagar Market Welfare Association to down shutters to protest against DC Singh

stadium the project will have new sports hostel, new galleries, media centre, and pavilion with AC, continuous power supply, drainage and internal roads, parking etc facilities while massive renovation and repair work will be carried out for the indoor stadium. Earlier, Dr. Meenakshi Saikia, the incharge of the NADA centre spoke on the setting up of the NADA centre and its possible role for sportspersons in future.

A Staff Reporter Dibrugarh, Feb. 11

With the South Asian Games (SAG) fever running high across the state and region, sports lovers in Dibrugarh today were bestowed with two important sports projects which has put Dibrugarh in the national sports map. The first anti doping centre in the entire North East region which will function under the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA), Government of India was today inaugurated by union sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal during a function held at the Dibrugarh District Sports Association (DDSA) stadium, here, today. Along with the NADA centre Sonowal also laid the foundation stone of an ambitious project for upgradation and modernization of the outdoor stadium and for the renovation, extension of the existing indoor stadium. A sum of Rs 12 crore has been sanctioned for the upgradation and modernization of the outdoor stadium and 50 lakhs for the renovation and extension of the existing indoor stadium.

Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal lays the foundation stone of Outdoor stadium Modernization and Renovation and First North East Anti Doping center at Dibrugarh Outdoor stadium. Pic - UB Photos ing awareness about doping and its ill effects will also be initiated”, Sonowal said after inaugurating the NADA centre. The minister who was accompanied by the secretary, Sports, Govt. of India Rajiv Yadav also congratulated the Assam Cricket team for qualifying for the Ranji Trophy semifinal for the first time. He said that the coming up of the NADA centre in Dibrugarh is a boon for the people, here.

“The youths of Assam have lots of potential. Therefore, we should encourage them to develop their sporting activities,’’ Sonowal said. The project to be implemented under the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) will take 2 years to complete. A grant of Rs 5 crore has been sanctioned as the first installment, the minister added.

Arunachal Governor terminates APSRB chairman's service

“Schemes of state capital will be taken up on priority basis ”: Advisor Sharma

The Governor had earlier terminated the services of the Advocate General and Additional Advocate General of the state. President's rule was imposed in Arunachal Pradesh on January 26 keeping the Assembly under suspended animation. (PTI)

Nivedita N Manpoong Itanagar, Feb 11

A team from the capital district administration led by Advisor to Governor, B D Sharma today made a whirlwind tour around the twin capital town and inspected various points of strategic importance, including roads from R K Mission Hospital to bank Tinali via Niti Vihar, Hanuman Mandir Ganga Point to Bank Tinali via SP Office and DDK. After assessing the locations, Sharma advised Chief Engineer PWD (WZ) Katung Wage to direct the executing agency of the RCC Bridge at Abo-Tani Colony to immediately complete the said project within the stipulated time so that excessive traffic congestion could be

minimized. He also assured to sanction adequate funds for construction of RCC Bridge at F-Sector, Itanagar and RCC Bridge over Pachin River near the Railway Station at Naharlagun. Stressing on the need to streamline traffic, especially between Itanagar and Naharlagun, he suggested that diversion of roads from DPS to chimpu, Kola Camp to Doimukh and Bage Tinali to Rajiv Gandhi University be taken up on top priority. Sharma also made a visit to the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Bus Station at Itanagar, RGU Doimukh and ISBT at Lekhi and expressed

He recalled those days when he played cricket at the DDSA stadium. He said that when I

concern over the abandoned ISBT at Lekhi for the past two years. The Advisor to Governor directed the DC Capital Complex Sandeep Kumar Singh to clear all formalities and initiate necessary action for early functioning of ISBT services. He further directed Superintendent of Police Devender Arya to provide tempo and tracker services from ISBT Lekhi to Itanagar. Sharma was accompanied by Commissioner PWD, Tajum Talo, Chief Engineer Highway Bora Ete, IGP Nabin Payeng, SSP (Traffic) Hibu Tamang, Additional District Magistrate Talo Potom, SE PWD T Kamsi and other divisional and subdivisional officers during the course of the inspection.

was the MP from Dibrugarh I wanted to develop the infrastructure of the stadium. “Development of sports is not possible by the government alone. It needs a lot of support from the industry, society, media, and so on. Therefore, I urge upon the industrialists of Dibrugarh to come forward for promotion of sports. “Public private partnership is necessary to take the sports of Assam forward,’’ he said. After the upgradation of the

Yadav in his speech assured all support for the development of sports in the state. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Debajit Dutta, the Vice President of DDSA. Dutta thanked the sports minister and the secretary, sports for their pro-active role in sanctioning the two projects for Dibrugarh within a record period of time. Litterateur Dr. Nagen Saikia, former President of Asom Sahitya Sabha and an ex Rajya Sabha MP from Assam, litterateur Prahlad Chandra Tasa, Dibrugarh MP Rameswar Teli, Dibrugarh MLA Prasanta Phukon, former President of DDSA, educationist, sports organizer Dhirendra Nath Baruah, industrialist, noted sports organiser and a leading citizen of Dibrugarh Manoj Jalan, DDSA President Jamshed A. Khan, general secretary Munindra Nath Saikia were present during the meeting among others.

The state has been witnessing a rise in sporting talents, and it has been raining awards for the truly dedicated. Considering the conditions they have to put up with during training, such achievements are truly worth applause.

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A day spent with players of Chief Minister's Trophy On a trip to witness the Chief Minister’s Trophy on Football and Volleyball currently being held at the Sangay Lhaden

Sports Academy (SLSA), it was slightly disappointing to see that there were only a handful of spectators; sitting on the moist grass. The other partici-

pating teams, students of SLSA and officials made up more than half of the spectators. No doubt, the initiative pro-

The Itanagar Market Welfare Association (IMWA) today called a press conference informing that the Itanagar market area will be shut down from 8 am to 3.30 pm on Friday following the confrontation that occurred between its president Yumlam Achung and Capital Complex Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kumar Singh. Informing of the series of events that led to the confrontation between the IMWA president and DC Singh, Achung informed that he had earlier met the DC on February 6 last to convey that the IMWA would extend full cooperation to the district administration but the DC allegedly had an air of arrogance and did not respond properly. Soon, Achung went to meet the DC again and held discussions primarily on the removal of roadside meat and vegetable vendors and parking charges imposed by the Itanagar Municipal Council. Achung said that the DC asked him to submit the issue in written and accordingly arrived at the DC’s office on February 10 last. When he was allowed entry into the DC’s chamber, the DC

Bishnu Rana Tezu, Feb 11

Road rage kills 8 (Eight)!! Since from the day the NH Double Lane Road Specification gets ready for public use since the last September 2015, those precious lives and irreparable lost of a family cannot be evaluated. Still Bikers zoomed on the road killing them on the spot or injuring critically at every now and then. Who is to blame? This figure is reported and registered at Police Station Tezu, unreported death may be more than that. When enquired about this ugly figure, S Tayang District Transport Officer too expressed serious concern over

vides players from the remotest of places from the state to display their skills, with prospects of availing an opportunity to play with the big leagues in the national level. However, on a closer look and some questioning, it was learnt that players who had arrived to participate in a competition of the state level were denied basic essentials.

Nivedita N Manpoong Itanagar, Feb 11

Nivedita N Manpoong Itanagar, Feb 11

was already in a discussion with some people and waited for his turn. However, Achung alleged that DC Singh in an angry tone questioned him on why he was making rounds of the office time and again. “I was saddened by the response from the DC, but told him that this is the only place I can come to bring the grievances of the business community of Itanagar.” When the DC asked him to submit the file he had bought along, Achung told the DC that he could not submit it under such circumstances. The DC then asked him to leave his chamber, which Achung considered was disrespectful to any person. He felt faint and sat down in one of the chairs, but the DC did not want him sitting around and they had an argument. In the words of Achung, he humbly told the DC that since he is here to stay he has to work in coordination with everyone, but the DC allegedly said “I do not want to stay here”, to which Achung responded “If you do not want to stay here then why did you come here”, and left the chamber and told of the incident to the IMWA executive members.

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Rush driving kills 8 till day at Tezu

Rush driving kills 8 till day at Tezu

these horrible statistic of death and considering the cause he initiated several precautionary steps to contain the menace in the form of setting up stoppage at Dagre Baba site which is the most accident prone zone of the township. Unfortunately these stoppages have been

A day spent with players of Chief Minister's Trophy

With plans of the state government to soon hold the Governor ’s Martial Arts Championship, Governor’s trophy T20 Cricket and Governor’s trophy in Archery, one cannot help but wonder how it would differ from the Chief Minister’s Trophy on Football and Volleyball, apart from the different field of sports chosen.

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PROFIT OF CIPLA Q3 RISES 4.68%

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“The centre will implement anti-doping rules as per World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) code and regulate dope control programme. Promotion of education and research and creat-

"The Governor is pleased to withdraw his pleasure with respect to appointment of Maj as APSRB chairman with immediate effect," a statement from Trade and Commerce Commissioner said here today.

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J. DEY MURDER CASE: COURT GRANTS PERMISSION TO TAKE RAJAN'S VOICE SAMPLE Page 6

A condolence meeting was conducted at Governor Secretariat led by the Secretary to Governor Dr. Joram Beda, where two-minute silence was observed as a mark of deceased.

Itanagar, Feb 11: Governor Jyoti Prashad Rajkhowa has terminated the service of Arunachal Pradesh State Rubber Board Chairman (APSRB) Likha Maj with immediate effect.

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We could ignore the lack of ball boys on the field, the absence of an announcer or commentator, the inoperative score board and missing seats that could pull more audiences, but it is rather difficult to sideline the fact that accommodation for the players were ill managed and not to the standards expected of a state level tournament. Some players on terms of

anonymity said that the living conditions are unhygienic, with no one to clean the dormitories and bathrooms. There were also complaints that the some girls have been allotted ‘tent dormitories’. “On days when it rained, the girls could not sleep well the entire night because the plastic roof had leaks in it”, informed one player and admitted that “We, as men, are accustomed to adjust to any given situation, but the girls and women have a difficult time, especially when it comes to their modesty. People can easily see though the tent and that is unacceptable.”

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thrown out or made topsyturvy in its arrangement. The DTO refuted the act of hooliganism or anti – social act. “It pained me most, when rush driving kills’ youth or any pedestrian. We together find out remedies to diminish this dreaded death figure

and public from all walk of life should support the department and police in the cause instead discouraging or demoralising the department by damaging the stoppages which is unfortunate”, rues the DTO. This act must be done either by druggist or those who is not happy with the frequent checking system intensified by the department, he suspects. Meanwhile R Deori Officer – in Charge Tezu PS said that police has heightened its surveillance to nab the miscreants and a case has been lodged against the person who involves in dismantling or damaging important sign board being installed at various pocket of NH to avoid accident.

Bordumsa all poised to host the 32nd Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi Indrajit Tingwa Bordumsa 11 Feb

The four day mega ethno cultural festival of the Singpho community Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi will commence from tomorrow at the Singpho Heritage Centre here at Bordumsa. The celebration committee are putting up all their efforts to ensure a grand and successful celebration of the fest. Today, members of the celebration committee and the Singpho Development Society, apex organisation of the community were seen giving the final prepatory touches to the constructions and other repairs and renovations at the heritage centre. This year's edition of the festival assumes much significance as Kiren Rijiju, Union MoS Home Affairs will be gracing the festival as the chief

guest on the 14 February. This will be the first time that a union minister is attending the festival. The organisers and the community are upbeat regarding the attendance of the high profile guest this year and are holding a lot of expectations from his visit. Besides the Union MoS, other imminent personalities and dignitaries are also on the guest list this time. Speaking to the media, Jowkhong Singpho,President Singpho Development Society said that the festival this year will be on a different note as many dignitaries are expected to visit the festival and the assimililation of community members during the occasion will undoubtedly foster more bonding and integrity. He added that all arrangements have been made to ensure in order to host the mega festival.

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