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Vol. II
Issue 30
THE GREAT INDIAN RIVER TRICK
Dibrugarh, Monday, July 18, 2016
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Pema Khandu sworn in as CM, Chowna Mein as deputy Seeks supports from Tuki and Pul in building a Team Arunachal
Khandu assumes CM office, met top bureaucrats
Soon after sworn-in as the Chief Minister of the state, Pema Khandu said he would build a Team Arunachal, cutting across political parties – to prepare a roadmap for the state’s development. “The two factions of Congress having reunited, I am optimistic about providing a stable government,” Khandu said while seeking support and guidance from predecessors Tuki and Pul. Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Tathagata Roy, standing in for the indisposed JP Rajkhowa, administered the oath of office and secrecy to Khandu in an impressive function in the Darbar Hall, Raj Bhavan at around 12 Noon, today. Chowna Mein, who was a key player in the rebellion against Tuki, was also sworn in as deputy chief minister. He held the same post in Kalikho Pul’s rebel Congress government too. Addressing a press
ET CAPSULES
Budget session from Monday Guwahati, July 17: The budget session in Assam's state assembly will start from Monday.
ET Bureau Itanagar, 17 July
“Team Arunachal will be the core force to bring new strides of development in the state” affirmed Pema Khandu, the new Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh after assuming office today. Pema Khandu becomes youngest CM of country (DIPR PHOTO) conference, Mr. Khandu said that he would try to complete the unfinished work of his father, former chief minister Dorjee Khandu who died in a helicopter crash in April 2011. The work includes 153 big and small hydropower projects, of which many are controversial. Dorjee Khandu ushered in the hydropower era after becoming CM in 2007,
“My father tried his best to develop Arunachal. Many projects initiated during his tenure and later are pending. As a son of a CM, the people expect a lot from me and so my priority will be to implement these projects,” Khandu said at the Chief Minister’s Office
On the exodus of people from villages on the IndiaChina border, Khandu said his government would initiate schemes like the centre’s Border Area Development Programme to stop the migration. Contd. on Page 3
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after his swearing-in at Raj Bhavan.
ET Correspondent Kokrajhar, July 17
Three hardcore cadres of NDFB (Songbijit faction) were killed at an encounter held between security forces at Kalashi and Ultapani area in Kokrajhar district early this morning.
The Governor has summoned the Assembly to meet at 9 AM on July 18 next in exercise of powers conferred by clause (1) of the Article 174 of the Constitution.(Staff Reporter)
Speaking to the media person LR Bishnoi, ADGP (BTAD) told that, after getting specific information about of NDFB (S) cadre, who are moving with ration and medicines in Khalasi jungle area under Serfanguri PS to deliver the same to the Bidai’s camp in Bhutan, Contd. on Page 4
Guwahati, July 17: Troops of Guwahati Frontier of Border Security Force apprehended one Indian cattle smuggler today from the International Boundary in Dhubri District of Assam. Cattle smuggler who was identified as FaizalHoquei, age 24yrs, S/O BakarJogani, R/O vill- Islamari, PO Pattamari, PS- &DistDhubri (Assam) was apprehended by the troops of BOP Bhogdore, while he was trying to smuggle cattle heads from India to Bangladesh.
attracting developers who paid upfront money to his government.
In his maiden meeting with the top ranking bureaucrats of the state led by Chief Secretary Shakuntala Gamlin, Chief Minister took stock of the Information Technology development in the state. This time the Governments have clear vision and intentions to make Information Technology a driving force for all round development of Arunachal Pradesh.
Search operation would be continued against NDFB(S) till getting of G Bidai: ADGP
The opening day of the session would be addressed by Governor P.B Acharya. Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will present the 2016-2017 state budget on July 26.
Cattle smuggler arrested
Jokholabondha Police Team led by Deben Borah, OC, apprehended two dreaded poachers from National Park (KNP) under Burapahar Range and Kohora Range.
Arms and ammunition recovered from the encounter site.
AIIMS in Assam should be constructed in Nagaon : union minister Rajen Gohain
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“Police after getting specific information reached both the areas and managed to capture both the poachers this morning”, inform KNP sources here.
A Staff Reporter Guwahati, July 17
Nagaon MP Rajen Gohain on Sunday visited Raha and took stock of the situation. He also visited the house of police fire victim Mintu Deuri and spoke to his family members. Gohain today said the AIIMS in Assam should be
constructed in Nagaon district.
East in equal manner.
"The AIIMS should be set up at Raha in central Assam viewing all aspects of North Eastern states. I will try my best to do it as a central minister," he said.
On Friday, the locals blocked NH-37 which links upper Assam towns and damaged several vehicles, including the official car of Jagiroad MLA Pijush Hazarika and that of a television crew. They set tyres ablaze on the highway and burnt the effigy of local MP Rajen Gohain.
Gohain said all central projects, including the AIIMS, must serve the people of North
Clear vision and intentions to make Information Technology a driving force for all round development of Arunachal Pradesh Govt will mainly focus on infrastructure, social sectors, maintain transparency and check corruption
New CM and DCM hold meeting with top ranking bureaucrats of the state.
The two most wanted master-minder for frequent rhino poaching, were identified as Amar Gonju, who hails from Nohoru Basti, Burapahar Range while another Binod Kamakar, hails from Silguri under Kohora Range. Both were very active in information regarding movement of rhinos from both the ranges. Police managed to recover two 3not3 rifles, 22 rounds of life cartridges, 4 mobile sets with four
different SIM cards. “It is to be mentioned that in our earlier report, when three poachers were apprehended by Jokholabandha police and was expected for more spicy information, is the follow up of these two dreaded poachers to have been apprehended red handed with arms and ammunition, which is a big blow for the poachers fraternity residing around the Kaziranga National Park, informed KNP sources here.
Emphasis on employment generation of the youths involving private entrepreneurship
5 bags rice, 2 bags dal stolen from relief camp ET Correspondent Dergaon, July 17
The Golaghat and Jorhat villages are being under flood for nearly 15 days. Govt. has supplied relief to those villagers who are being affected by the flood. The govt. through the district administration trying their best to save the flood affective people by supplying relief goods including food and cloth items. But on the other hand, nearly 5 bags rice and 2 bags dal were stolen from the relief centre of Bilotua gaon under Dergaon revenue circle today. This was informed by a special source while speaking to this correspondent.
I want to reassure you that my commitment to service and public good will remain, whether I am in office or not that I will cherish your words of support all my life.
Kalikho Pul
Rajen Gohain during his visit to Raha.
‘Team Arunachal’ will be the core force towards development
Poachers with arms, ammunition held from KNP Bijoy Handique Jorhat, July 17
He has been handed over to local police for further legal action. BSF troops are always alert to the issues of trans-border crimes and illegal infiltration and are making all out efforts to prevent commission such crimes. (Staff Reporter)
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NEW CM SETS AGENDAS
I am overwhelmed by the extraordinary large number of SMSes, telephone calls and posts on social media that I have received from people in Arunachal and from other states in these last few days, expressing their show of support. This has left a deep impact on me, as has the long run of encouragement that I have been getting on social media in these months, commenting on my work and motivating me. I am humbled by the faith that you have in me and would like to express my deepest gratitude for standing with me in these moments of trial. Though I am not able to respond individually, through this statement I want to reach out to each one of you and say
You have placed great belief in me and in my work and I want to reassure you that my commitment to service and public good will remain, whether I am in office or not. Your words will always resonate in my heart and encourage me and motivate me to work harder and contribute more than what I have. Of that you can be assured. In 4 and ½ months that I have been in office, I have tried to serve the people to the best of my capabilities. With the support of my colleagues in the Cabinet and my MLA friends, I have put in place policies and made administrative decisions that I am confident will ensure people in Arunachal have jobs, get the best of public services, have access to quality education and healthcare and live life with peace and security. I express my thanks to them for having believed in me and I wish to put on record my appreciation for their support. I would also like to thank the
officials in the government, led by the Chief Secretary who have spent long hours to make these initiatives come into place. My appreciation and thanks also go out to the engineers in various departments who have always been there to ensure that public good and public services were delivered, be it in the repair of roads or working through nights to restore road communication. This would also be an opportune moment for me to express my gratitude to the People's Party of Arunachal and its leaders. All said, the installing of a popular government at that juncture was truly a balm to the confusion and sense of insecurity that prevailed and brought back reassurances of democratic traditions. I must not forget to mention and thank the many NGOs and community based organizations and even individuals who, in different capacities and on different occasions have extended their contribution in helping me in the task of leading a geo-
politically strategic state like ours. Now, the recent fire accident at Lower Chinkoi village under Dadam circle, 23 kms away from Khonsa, the devastating fire at Namsai daily market and the loss of life of Amit Tamang in the mudslide near Potin has troubled me much, more because I have not been able to personally go and visit the affected people. I convey my support and condolences to the family of Amit Tamang and to all those who have lost property in the fire. I will appeal to the government to extend the best possible help to the victims at the earliest. I also take this opportunity to extend my congratulations to Shri Pema Khandu and Shri Chowna Mein for being sworn in as the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister. Arunachal is poised at a new watermark in its history and today is the time for each one of us to re-dedicate ourselves to the service of this land we call home. It is only with a unified vision and collective efforts that we can truly take Arunachal to new heights.
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A Staff Reporter Itanagar, July 17