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ASSENG/2015/64205
Vol. 1
Issue 251
LIFE SKILLS AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT Page 8
ET CAPSULES
Indian Army, Chowkham Battalion organized Free Medical Camp at Innao
One died of Encephalitis Jorhat, Feb 16: A 16 year girl identified to be Phulkanti Kumari (16) died of encephalitis at the Jorhat Medical College Hospital here today, informed Dr. Mubidor Rehman, the joint director of health services of Jorhat district here today. When she was admitted at the hospital she was tested positive with acute Encephalitis syndromes and her treatment was undergoing here but suddenly her health condition deteriorated and she passed away early this morning today, said the joint director of health Dr. Rehman. (Correspondent)
WANCHOS OF ARUNACHAL CELEBRATES ORIAH FESTIVAL WITH THE GOVERNOR Page 3
The Supreme Court today refused to pass an interim order on a plea of Congress leaders that Arunchal Pradesh Governor JP Rakhowa be restrained from swearing in a new government in the politically-fragile state which is now under President's rule. The five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice JS Khehar also declined the prayer of Congress leaders that status quo be maintained in the crisis-hit state and no new government formation be permitted. "We have heard your arguments on injunction. We don't propose to pass any order and we will hear the matter on merits," the bench, also comprising justices Dipak Misra, MB Lokur, PC Ghose and NV
Ramana, said. Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, who rushed to the court after coming to know that Congress leaders were seeking status quo on possible political developments in the state, said the courts cannot "preempt" a constitutional authority from taking any decision. "The decision of the constitutional authority can be annulled by the court, but this application is totally misconceived. Either today, or tomorrow, President's Rule has to be revoked and the government has to be formed," he said while opposing the application in which Congress leaders have expressed apprehension that the proclamation of central rule is likely to be withdrawn. President's Rule is yet to be affirmed by Parliament and
"Whatever is the verdict of the court, the only answer will be floor test and the ultimate answer will be the floor test. Whether 'A' becomes the Chief Minister or 'B' becomes Chief Minister, it will be decided on the floor of the House." whatever is the verdict of this court, the only answer will be the floor test, Mr Rohatgi replied. "Whatever is the verdict of the court, the only answer will be floor test and the ultimate answer will be the floor test.
Former Finance Minister Kalikho Pul and his team of MLAs today affirmed that they would form a Congress Government as and when the President of India decides to revoke the President’s Rule in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking to reporters today evening, Pul denied reports that he and his team would shift loyalties to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) if and when
THUS THEY HAVE SAID Pul: “Me and my team will P D Sona: Pul-led Gov-
not shift loyalties to the BJP if and when we come to power”
“I will stay in the Congress party and form a Congress Government in the state” “We have 32 members with us and we can form the government, but Tuki cannot with his 26 members”.
ernment would function without a principle opposition party, as there can be a collective democracy as well”
W. Lowangdong: BJP withdrawing their support after formation of the government cannot be predicted now, but they are currently giving us unconditional support”.
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi ended his twoday visit to the State by projecting himself as a people’s leader. He met different sections of the people during his visit here. From the intellectu-
als to students of a madrassa to holding an interactive session with the local traders, Rahul ensured that he spoke to different sections of the community.
Rahul took part in a ‘Padyatra’ from the historic Ranghar, where he mingled with the crowd and danced with a Bihu troupe to the rhythmic tunes of Bihu songs today.
After holding a discussion with twenty-five non-political intellectuals of upper Assam,
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Whether 'A' becomes the Chief Minister or 'B' becomes Chief Minister, it will be decided on the floor of the House," he said. The bench then told senior lawyers Fali S Nariman and Kapil Sibal, appearing for Arunachal Pradesh Congress leaders, that the only order, which it had deemed fit at this juncture, has been suggested and if these leaders do not accept it, then they should argue on merits. During the hearing, Mr Sibal cited a purported press note, issued on behalf of the Governor and said, how can the Governor swear- in a person as the Chief Minister, a rebel Congress leader who has been disqualified from the House. Mr Sibal sought an order to ensure that no new government is sworn-in in the state till the Supreme Court decides on the petitions.
they come to power. “I could have shifted to another party when I was dropped from the Council of Ministers and subsequently expelled from the party. I did not shift my loyalty even when I was fighting three court cases against accusations of anti-party activities. I will stay in the Congress party and form a Congress Government in the state”, Pul reverberated.
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Rahul embarks on ‘Padyatra’ to kick off Cong Poll Campaign ET Correspondent Sivasagar, Feb 16
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DELHI HC REJECTS PLEA FOR NIA PROBE OF ALLEGED JNU ANTI-NATIONAL FRACAS
Kalikho Pul affirms to form a Congress Govt in Arunachal A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Feb 16
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Court Refuses To Restrain Arunachal Governor From Swearing In New Chief Minister PTI New Delhi, Feb 16
Innao, Feb 16: A medical camp was organized by Chowkham battalion under the aegis of Indian army at Innao Secondary School for civilians. Villagers from Innao, Diyun, Dumpather and nearby villages flocked to avail the service at the camp. A special medical team comprising of a special doctor by the army was available for treating the civilians by providing necessary treatment. Along with the medical camp, awareness camp for the students were also organized to help them know their army better. In the sequence of lecture an information talk on the various questions to join the Indian army was also held which was a big hit amongst the students. This kind of organized events help to bridge a healthy relation between the army and the local people, stated the communique from the Army Camp at Dumba. (A Staff Reporter)
Dibrugarh, Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Sibsagar. Pic - UB Photos
Police stop demonstrators during a protest against the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) outside the university campus in Delhi (REUTERS)
Students' protest escalate at JNU, cries grow louder for Kanhaiya Kumar's release ANI New Delhi, Feb 16
The students of the Jawarharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Tuesday continued with their protest over a demand for the release of students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar, who has been booked on charges of sedition.
Intellectuals and JNU row echoes at academicians from meeting of political Assam join protest parties convened by PM ET Bureau Guwahati, Feb 16
Thousands of students joined protests, effectively paralysing the prestigious JNU, after Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested on Friday following a demonstration that authorities have called as 'anti-Indian'. Meanwhile, journalists from different organisations today marched to the Supreme Court in protest against the mob violence outside the Patiala House court where lawyers and politicians were seen beating up scribes and students. Marching from the Press Club here, the journalists chanted slogans against Delhi Police Commissioner B.S. Bassi. Journalists and students bore the brunt of the violence yesterday outside the Patiala House court as attacks began when JNU students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar was to be produced before Metropolitan Magistrate Loveleen.
The intellectuals and academicians of the state have lent vocal support to the students demanding the release of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar.
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They also wanted dropping of sedition charges against students for their alleged antinational sloganeering at a meeting on the JNU campus, to mark the anniversary of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's execution. Students, activists and intellectuals took out a protest rally in Guwahati on Monday, under the aegis of All India Students' Federation (AISF) and Students' Federation of India (SFI), chanting slogans to stop stifling democratic voices in educational institutions.
PTI New Delhi, Feb 16
The escalating row over the JNU issue today found an echo at a meeting of political parties called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with opposition leaders speaking against the sedition case slapped on the arrested student leader and government asserting that slogans raised by students were "highly objectionable". The government said it is open to debating the JNU row in Parliament during the upcoming Budget Session starting February 23 with Modi saying that it will address the concerns raised by the opposition. Modi said during the meeting as opposition parties raised a host of issues that he was Prime minister not only of BJP but the entire country, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu told the media after the over two-hour meeting. Contd. on Page 6
4 millitants killed in fierce encounter with security forces in Bordumsa
TRADITIONAL DANCERS AT ORIAH FESTIVAL
Spl Correspondent Tinsukia, Feb 16
In a major jolt to militants organizations, a joint team of Tinsukia Police, 38 SSB and 7 Madras Regiment of Indian army led by Tinsukia superintendent of police Mugdha Jyoti Mahanta four militants were killed in a fierce encounter that took place at around 5:30 in the wee hours at Wathoi village bordering Assam-Arunachal
border in Tinsukia district today. Three out of the four militants killed belong to NSCN outfit while one belong to Ulfa (I). According to sources huge cache of arms and ammunitions have been recovered from the spot. These include 1 AK56, 3 magazines, 82 rounds of live amminitions, Contd. on Page 4
Security forces with the recoveries after the operation. Pic - Arjun Mishra
Techi Hanyir makes Arunachal Proud
Techi Hanyir: First Woman DSP from Arunachal Wanchos of Arunachal celebrates Oriah Festival with the Governor
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Techi Hanyir has done Arunachal Pradesh proud. She is the first woman deputy superintendent of police (DSP) from the state, having graduated yesterday from the picturesque North Eastern Police Academy (NEPA) at Umsaw.
Techi Hanyir
Hanyir was among the 135 trainees (49 DSP probationers, one inspector trainee, 83 cadet sub-inspectors and two cadet assistant sub-inspectors) from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Sikkim who comprised the 39th batch of officers to pass out from the region’s premier training institute.
The lady officer, whose childhood dream was to don khaki, was also one of those who received a gold medal for proficiency in criminology. “Since my childhood I was interested in this. My ambition was to become a police officer and I kept waiting for that,” Hanyir said after the passing out parade.
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A Staff Reporter Itanagar, Feb 16