REGIONAL NEWS UNIT, AIR, ITANAGAR TIME: 7:50 PM DURATION: 5 MINUTES DATE: 20.01.2015 * * * * * Border Road Organization would soon recruit engineers from Arunachal Pradesh for projects undertaken in the state. This was revealed by Director General of Border Roads Organization Lt. General Rakesh Mohan Mittal who called on Chief Minister Nabam Tuki at his official Bungalow this evening. The Director General informed that all road projects taken up by BRO in the state have taken momentum and the works are being executed speedily. The Officer took up issues on security of BRO officers in the far flung road site areas, shortage of construction materials and land acquisition matters. The CM assured to extend all possible support to BRO. The meeting was also attended by the Chief Secretary among others. The State Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that Aditya Diagnostics & Hospitals based in Dibrugarh, Assam, an empanelled hospital of the state has temporarily suspended medical services to card holders of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s Universal Health Insurance Scheme (APCMUHIS) since January 13 last over nonclearance of payment. The party termed it as a blot in the much touted ambitious plan. The concerned hospital has stated that despite repeated requests of outstanding payments of 60 lakhs rupees till January 5 this month, only a lump sum payment of 15 lakhs has been cleared till date. The Arunachal Students’ Federation (ASF) in a letter to Minister of Power (Electrical) has demanded stoppage of installation of prepaid metering system in the State. Serving a seven-day ultimatum to the government, it also demanded the department to collect all the pending dues from the government departments, private companies and business establishments before installing the pre-paid meter. Meanwhile, Itanagar Market Welfare Association will also organize a rally on January 23 next against the pre-paid meter system. China has reacted sharply to Japanese Foreign Minister's remarks about Arunachal Pradesh being part of India, saying it is "seriously concerned" and has lodged a protest with Japan demanding a clarification. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei was briefing the media while replying to a question on Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida's comments in New Delhi last week The Longding District Students Union has opposed the imposition of section 144 Cr.PC for two months in Longding district. The Student Union alleged that it was illegal and intended to prevent the proposed dharna of the Union in protest against the lack of administration in the district. Indian Oil Corporation Limited is observing the Oil and Gas Conservation Fortnight (OGCF 2015) with the theme “Indhan Bachao Jan Dhan Badhao” from January 16 to 31 next. Parliamentary Secretary, Food and Civil Supplies, Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs Er Markio Tado inaugurated the OGC Fortnight at Itanagar on January 17 last. Centre with potential for Excellence in Biodiversity, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Doimukh, organized an awareness programme on ecological values of birds, bird watching and identification technique at Govt. Secondary School Rani, Pasighat, to lure young students towards bird watching and conservation of birds as part of their efforts to create awareness on conservation of bio-resources in the state. In a whirlwind tour to East Siang and Lower Dibang Valley to take stock of upcoming, ongoing and existing tourism infrastructures, Director Tourism Karma Leki visited Pasighat, Mebo and Dambuk. Leki said the purpose of constructing tourist infrastructures must be achieved at any cost. He said this in reference to abandoned and tourist infrastructures in the district . The 2nd edition of CM’s Trophy on Football & Volleyball for both Men & Women which was inaugurated on 16th Jan last in Khonsa, concluded today. The Valedictory function was attended by ZPM, Khela-Lamsa Anchal Block Santung Lowang who gave away the trophies to the winners. The District Level CM’s Trophy will be conducted at Deomali from 29th to 31st January next. The Nyishi Baptist Church Council, Youth Department organized the 1st NBCC level youth sports and cultural meet in Naharlagun from 13th to 16th January last. A large number of youths from Nyishi inhabited districts participated in the event. Minister for Tourism, UD and Art and Culture, Pema Khandu along with Parliamentary Secretaries Likha Saaya and Bamang Felix among others joined the celebration. All Nyishi Unemployed Youth Organization (ANUYO) has appealed the Circle Officer, Banderdewa for immediate ban on playing of dice (gambling) in the melas being set up at Banderdewa area. The organization claimed that open gambling is affecting the lives of many people as they are losing their hard earned money. Public sector bank employee unions have deferred their fourday strike proposed from tomorrow. United Forum of Bank Unions Convener M V Murali said that the strike has been put on hold, as Indian Banks' Association had assured them that wage issue will be resolved by the first week of the next month.
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