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2 The Arun Information Friday, August 2, 2013<br />
The Arun Information<br />
www.arunachalipr.<strong>gov</strong>.<strong>in</strong><br />
Wordly Wise<br />
It requires a whole village to br<strong>in</strong>g up a child.<br />
-African say<strong>in</strong>g<br />
editorial<br />
Bamboo craftsmanship as a<br />
potential aspect of Arunachal’s<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
Arunachal Pradesh has a vibrant craft tradition ma<strong>in</strong>ly based<br />
on bamboos and every tribe excels <strong>in</strong> bamboo craftsmanship.<br />
Cane and bamboo is an important craft apart from weav<strong>in</strong>g, and<br />
the craftsmanship is of very high order. Except for the communities<br />
<strong>in</strong> Tawang and Bomdila sector, all the dwell<strong>in</strong>g houses are<br />
traditionally made of bamboos. Hats, baskets of various designs,<br />
other household articles are made of bamboos. Besides us<strong>in</strong>g<br />
bamboo as fuels on many occasions, this plant is also used on<br />
many other decorative and ritual purposes.<br />
Cane and bamboo form the basic raw materials which meet<br />
the requirements of everyday life –from house-mak<strong>in</strong>g to mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
baskets, fish<strong>in</strong>g traps, dress items, construction of suspension<br />
bridges across rivers, and religious paraphernalia—thus complet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their day-to-day needs. People of the state have fully utilized the<br />
raw material offered by Mother Nature.<br />
With the use of cane and bamboo as raw materials, the<br />
basketry technique naturally occupies a very important place<br />
<strong>in</strong> the technological development. However, this craftsmanship<br />
is restricted to menfolk only while weav<strong>in</strong>g is conf<strong>in</strong>ed to the<br />
womenfolk. S<strong>in</strong>ce cane and bamboo work constitute the major<br />
cottage <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong> the state, it is now time to seriously consider about<br />
enhancement of the exist<strong>in</strong>g traditional technology by develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and adopt<strong>in</strong>g advanced technology not only <strong>in</strong> order to susta<strong>in</strong><br />
this culture but also to transform this to a vibrant <strong>in</strong>dustry. This is<br />
possible only when all stakeholders jo<strong>in</strong> hands <strong>in</strong> an endevour to<br />
promote this traditional <strong>in</strong>dustry which has an enormous potential<br />
<strong>in</strong> our Arunachal Pradesh. Bamboo craft as an aspect of cottage<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry has enormous bear<strong>in</strong>g on our economy.<br />
Service l<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Hospitals<br />
General Hospitals, Naharlagun<br />
Casuality w<strong>in</strong>g : 0360-2246677 CMO : 0360-2244<strong>29</strong>3<br />
Med.Supdtt. : 0360-2244156 Ambulance : 0360-2244479<br />
R.K.Mission Hospital, Itanagar<br />
0360-2212263<br />
Heema Hospital, Itanagar<br />
0360-2<strong>29</strong>1094<br />
Niba Hospital, Pappu-Nallah<br />
0360-2244574/2351200<br />
Hospital <strong>in</strong> Guwahati<br />
GNRC Hospital : 0361-2227701/2227702/2227703<br />
Down Town Hospital : 0361-2336906/2336911<br />
GMC Hospital : 0361-2528417/25<strong>29</strong>457<br />
International Hospital : 0361-2347700/2347701<br />
B.Barooah Cancer Institute : 0361-2472364<br />
POLICE STATION<br />
Itanagar : 0360-2212233 Naharlagun : 0360-22443<strong>29</strong><br />
Nirjuli : 0360-2257220 Doimukh : 0360-2277220<br />
Banderdewa : 0360-2266236<br />
FIRE STATION<br />
Itanagar : 0360-2212640 Naharlagun : 0360-2244399<br />
APST BUS SERVICE<br />
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DAY.<br />
Itanagar-Shillong<br />
Itanagar-Nyap<strong>in</strong><br />
Itanagar-Aalo<br />
Itanagar-Daporijo<br />
Itanagar-Y<strong>in</strong>gkiong<br />
Itanagar-Seppa<br />
Itanagar-Khonsa<br />
Itanagar-Tezu<br />
Itanagar-Koloriang<br />
Itanagar-Guwahati<br />
Itanagar-Aalo<br />
Itanagar-Pasighat<br />
Itanagar-Tirb<strong>in</strong><br />
Itanagar-Bomdila<br />
Itanagar-Pal<strong>in</strong><br />
Itanagar-Sagalee<br />
Itanagar-Ampoli<br />
Itanagar-Mengio<br />
Itanagar-Kim<strong>in</strong><br />
Itanagar-Gerukhamukh<br />
Itanagar-Balijan<br />
Itanagar-Tarasso<br />
Itanagar-Sonajuli<br />
Itanagar-Lilabari<br />
Itanagar- Jote<br />
Type of<br />
Service<br />
Night Service<br />
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Day service<br />
Mail Service<br />
Day Service<br />
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Daily Service<br />
Mon /Thu/Sat<br />
Daily Service<br />
Daily Service<br />
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Daily Service<br />
Sun/Mon/Wed/Thu<br />
Tuesday only<br />
Daily Service<br />
Daily Service<br />
Daily Service<br />
Daily Service<br />
Mon/Thu/Sat<br />
Daily Service except Fri<br />
Sun/Wed/Fri<br />
Mon/Wed/Fri<br />
Sun/Tue/Thu<br />
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Daily Service except Sat<br />
Daily Service except Fri<br />
Daily Service except Sun<br />
Daily Service except Sat<br />
Daily Service except Sun<br />
Daily Service except Sun<br />
Daily Service except Sun<br />
Departure<br />
Times<br />
05.00pm<br />
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02.30pm<br />
12.00 noon<br />
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12.00 noon<br />
12.00 noon<br />
01.00 pm<br />
05.30 am<br />
01.00 pm<br />
07.00 am<br />
07.00 am<br />
& 01.00 pm<br />
HELICOPTER SERVICE<br />
Arunachal Pradesh Helicopter Non-Schedule Flight Service Local Sector<br />
( Global Vectra) Wef 13.05.2013)<br />
MONDAY<br />
TUESDA Y<br />
WEDNESDAY<br />
THURSDAY<br />
FRIDA Y<br />
SATURDAY<br />
SUNDAY<br />
STATION<br />
Naharlagun<br />
Pasighat<br />
Ro<strong>in</strong>g<br />
An<strong>in</strong>i<br />
Ro<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Pasighat<br />
Naharlagun<br />
Ziro<br />
Daporijo<br />
Ziro<br />
Chambang<br />
Tali<br />
Dam<strong>in</strong><br />
Ziro<br />
Naharlagun<br />
Mohanbari<br />
Miao<br />
Vijaynagar<br />
Miao<br />
Mohanbari<br />
Naharlagun<br />
Aalo<br />
Mechuka<br />
Aalo<br />
Y<strong>in</strong>gkiong<br />
Aalo<br />
Naharlagun<br />
Seppa<br />
Lada “<br />
Seppa<br />
Naharlagun<br />
Mohanbari<br />
Hawai<br />
Mohanbari<br />
DEP.TIME<br />
08:00<br />
09:10<br />
09:40<br />
10:20<br />
11:00<br />
11:40<br />
09:00<br />
09:40<br />
10:15<br />
11:00<br />
11:25<br />
11:50<br />
12:10<br />
13:00<br />
09:15<br />
10:20<br />
11:10<br />
11:50<br />
12:30<br />
13:15<br />
08:00<br />
09:30<br />
10:05<br />
10:50<br />
11:20<br />
12:10<br />
08:00<br />
08:40<br />
09:10<br />
09:40<br />
10:30<br />
11:30<br />
12:45<br />
14:20<br />
OFF DAY<br />
OFF/MAINTANANCE<br />
STATION<br />
Pasighat<br />
Ro<strong>in</strong>g<br />
An<strong>in</strong>i<br />
‘Ro<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Pasighat<br />
Naharlagun<br />
Ziro<br />
Daporijo<br />
Ziro<br />
Cham bang<br />
Tali<br />
Dam<strong>in</strong><br />
Ziro<br />
Naharlagun<br />
Mohanbari<br />
Miao<br />
Vijaynagar<br />
Miao<br />
Mohanbari<br />
Naharlagun<br />
Aalo<br />
Mechuka<br />
Aalo<br />
Y<strong>in</strong>gkiong<br />
Aalo<br />
Naharlagun<br />
Seppa<br />
Lada<br />
Seppa<br />
Naharlagun<br />
Mohanbari<br />
Hawai<br />
Mohanbari<br />
Naharlagun<br />
ARR.TIME<br />
09:05<br />
09:30<br />
10:10<br />
10:50<br />
11:20<br />
12:45<br />
09:25<br />
10:10<br />
10:45<br />
11:15<br />
11:45<br />
12:05<br />
12:50<br />
13:25<br />
10:00<br />
11:00<br />
11:45<br />
12:25<br />
13:10<br />
14:00<br />
09:20<br />
10:00<br />
10:35<br />
11:15<br />
11:45 .<br />
13:30<br />
08:30<br />
09:00<br />
09:30<br />
10:10<br />
11:15<br />
12:40<br />
13:55<br />
15:05<br />
FLY.TIME<br />
1:05<br />
0:20<br />
0.:30<br />
0:30<br />
0:20<br />
1:05 .<br />
3:50<br />
0:25<br />
0:30<br />
0:30<br />
0:15<br />
0:20<br />
0:15<br />
0:40<br />
0:25<br />
3:20<br />
0:45<br />
0:40<br />
0:35<br />
0:35<br />
0:40<br />
0:45<br />
4:00<br />
1:20<br />
0:30<br />
0:30<br />
0:25<br />
0:25<br />
1:20<br />
4:30<br />
0:30<br />
0:20<br />
0:20<br />
0:30<br />
0:45<br />
1:10<br />
1:10<br />
0:45<br />
5:30<br />
NB;- Condition apply (VIP movement/ bad weather/patient evacuation/ technical<br />
snag/passengers availability and emergency etc)<br />
I feel extremely happy and proud<br />
tosee that the first ever <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />
Wancho script has been developed<br />
and <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>in</strong> the Wancho<br />
Society through the s<strong>in</strong>cere efforts<br />
and arduous tasks carried out by Mr.<br />
Banwang Losu. It will def<strong>in</strong>itely help<br />
<strong>in</strong> preservation of this <strong>in</strong>digenous<br />
language which happens to be an<br />
important marker of cultural identity<br />
of the people from be<strong>in</strong>g lost and <strong>in</strong><br />
promot<strong>in</strong>g the language for scholastic<br />
ventures.<br />
The Wancho language is classified<br />
as the Naga group of Tibet-Burman<br />
branch. It has aff<strong>in</strong>ity with Nocte<br />
and Tangsa languages of the same<br />
language family. L<strong>in</strong>guistically, the<br />
Wanchos of Arunachal Pradesh are<br />
classified <strong>in</strong>to three groups based on<br />
their dialectical differences- Upper<br />
Wancho (Tang group) <strong>in</strong>habited <strong>in</strong><br />
and around Ponchao and Wakka<br />
circle, Middle Wancho(Sang group)<br />
occupy<strong>in</strong>g Longd<strong>in</strong>g and Pumao<br />
circle, and Lower Wancho settled<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Kanubari circle of the district.<br />
Their<br />
language, commonly called<br />
‘Kah’, differs mostly <strong>in</strong> terms of tone<br />
and pronunciation. Many people of<br />
the community converse <strong>in</strong> their l<strong>in</strong>k<br />
languages like Assamese and H<strong>in</strong>di.<br />
The educated ones even speak<br />
Gone are the days when the<br />
villagers used to clear miles of village<br />
paths lead<strong>in</strong>g to the agricultural<br />
fields, rivers, water sources and<br />
so on so forth <strong>in</strong> the not too distant<br />
past on self-help basis. They used<br />
to construct teachers’ quarters and<br />
school build<strong>in</strong>gs without ask<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
penny from the <strong>gov</strong>ernment. They<br />
felt pleasure <strong>in</strong> do<strong>in</strong>g social service<br />
<strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>terest of their community.<br />
The <strong>gov</strong>ernment was not allowed to<br />
get <strong>in</strong>volved at all. It used to be done<br />
on community basis and on a regular<br />
basis. Today, this community work is<br />
truly dead. The villagers have been so<br />
mollycoddled by the elected leaders<br />
that even for construction of their<br />
own toilet they demand funds from<br />
the <strong>gov</strong>ernment. They are not will<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to do anyth<strong>in</strong>g sans sanctions from<br />
the <strong>gov</strong>ernment. This spoon-feed<strong>in</strong>g<br />
culture is annihilat<strong>in</strong>g another ageold<br />
culture, the spirit of community<br />
work <strong>in</strong> the villages. Today, the same<br />
villagers who were always will<strong>in</strong>g to do<br />
anyth<strong>in</strong>g for their villages free of cost<br />
tend to demand <strong>gov</strong>ernment sanction<br />
even for petty jobs <strong>in</strong> the villages. The<br />
countless CC steps <strong>in</strong> the villages<br />
are caus<strong>in</strong>g more harm than good<br />
because they are not laid properly.<br />
They become slippery and dangerous<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g ra<strong>in</strong>y seasons. The traditional<br />
CC steps were much better and were<br />
easy to make without spend<strong>in</strong>g a s<strong>in</strong>gle<br />
Wancho Script <strong>in</strong>troduced<br />
<strong>in</strong> English. Under the <strong>in</strong>fluence and<br />
pressure of other dom<strong>in</strong>ant languages<br />
and culture, the Wanchos are fac<strong>in</strong>g<br />
difficulties <strong>in</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the l<strong>in</strong>k<br />
and cont<strong>in</strong>uity with their past. The<br />
non- availability of <strong>in</strong>digenous script<br />
has created difficulties for Wancho<br />
writers and the elite group to develop<br />
their language through literature. The<br />
vast treasure of <strong>in</strong>digenous language<br />
and relevant <strong>in</strong>formation is dy<strong>in</strong>g out<br />
without proper documentation. Their<br />
language, like many other <strong>in</strong>digenous<br />
languages of the world, may face a<br />
Know Your State<br />
Itanagar, the beautiful capital city of Arunachal Pradesh<br />
is situated at the southern part of the state on the foothills of<br />
Himalayas. Adm<strong>in</strong>istratively it comes under Papum Pare<br />
district.<br />
Although the capital city is predom<strong>in</strong>antly <strong>in</strong>habited by the<br />
Nyishis, it is currently <strong>in</strong>habited by people from all tribes and<br />
other parts of the country also. Festivals of different tribes are<br />
celebrated <strong>in</strong> the city all the year round.<br />
Be<strong>in</strong>g the state capital, Itanagar is well connected by road<br />
and air. NH 52A connects it to other parts of the country. There is<br />
a regular helicopter service between Guwahati and Naharlagun-<br />
12 kms from Itanagar, besides a railway l<strong>in</strong>e is connect<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Itanagar with the Indian railway network shortly.<br />
Established <strong>in</strong> 20th April 1974, the capital is named after<br />
the historical fort – the Itafort, dat<strong>in</strong>g back to the 14th -15th<br />
centuries. Besides Itafort, Itanagar houses the Rajbhawan,<br />
the official residence of the Governor, the CM’s Bungalow and<br />
other official bungalows of M<strong>in</strong>isters, Parliamentary Secretaries,<br />
MLAs, Arunachal Pradesh Civil Secretariat, Public Service<br />
Commission and other important offices <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Permanent<br />
bench of Gauhati high court at Naharlagun.<br />
Other places of tourist <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong>cluded the legendary Ganga<br />
Lake, locally known as Gyekar S<strong>in</strong>yi - a beautiful spot with a<br />
natural picturesque lake surrounded by primeval vegetations.<br />
Siddhartha Gonpa, a Buddhist temple with a stupa erected <strong>in</strong><br />
front of the shr<strong>in</strong>e is located on the top of a hill amidst beautiful<br />
greenery. Consecrated by his hol<strong>in</strong>ess, the Dalai Lama, the<br />
Gonpa reflects the widespread Tibetan <strong>in</strong>fluence <strong>in</strong> the region.<br />
Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum located near the Siddhartha<br />
-Dr. V<strong>in</strong>eeta Dowerah<br />
Asst. Professor of English Wangcha Rajkumar Govt. College Deomali.<br />
situation of endangerment. It was,<br />
of late, realized that their unique<br />
language would rema<strong>in</strong> alive <strong>in</strong> its<br />
pure form if it can be documented<br />
with the help of a proper script. The<br />
Wancho scholars op<strong>in</strong>e that their<br />
language cannot be documented<br />
entirely by us<strong>in</strong>g H<strong>in</strong>di or English<br />
alphabets (Devanagiri and Roman<br />
scripts respectively) as these alphabets<br />
cannot represent all the orig<strong>in</strong>al sounds,<br />
tones and pronunciation of words of<br />
their language. It is not sufficient to<br />
transcribe the local language perfectly.<br />
Know your responsibilities and<br />
not only your rights<br />
penny. Th<strong>in</strong>gs have come to such a<br />
pass that for every s<strong>in</strong>gle peccadillo<br />
or misdemeanor the people criticize<br />
and blame the Chief M<strong>in</strong>ister and the<br />
<strong>gov</strong>ernment. The people must realize<br />
that the Chief M<strong>in</strong>ister is as good as<br />
the people. The HCM is like the cricket<br />
capta<strong>in</strong>. The capta<strong>in</strong> is as good as<br />
the players. The capta<strong>in</strong> alone cannot<br />
do anyth<strong>in</strong>g if the other members of<br />
the team do not perform. The wearer<br />
knows where the shoe p<strong>in</strong>ches. The<br />
Chief M<strong>in</strong>ister must be do<strong>in</strong>g his best<br />
to ensure that he leaves no scopes for<br />
compla<strong>in</strong>t but everyth<strong>in</strong>g does not go<br />
as we plan. We often falter. He must<br />
also be hav<strong>in</strong>g constra<strong>in</strong>ts which we<br />
must appreciate.<br />
It is seen that the private <strong>in</strong>dividuals<br />
<strong>in</strong> the districts and the state capital<br />
construct houses, garages, private<br />
roads flaunt<strong>in</strong>g all rules if any with<br />
impunity thereby block<strong>in</strong>g the dra<strong>in</strong>s.<br />
Now, should they blame the HCM<br />
and the <strong>gov</strong>ernment for this too? In<br />
Arunachal Pradesh all the districts<br />
and the capital are crisscrossed by<br />
numerous streams and rivulets. The<br />
people have illegally established<br />
colonies on both the banks of these<br />
streams creat<strong>in</strong>g irreparable damage<br />
to the streams and caus<strong>in</strong>g landslides<br />
every year. In fact, most of the<br />
disasters <strong>in</strong> our state are manmade.<br />
Now, aga<strong>in</strong>, should they blame the<br />
HCM and the <strong>gov</strong>ernment of the day<br />
for this too? They leave the bulbs<br />
glow<strong>in</strong>g brightly <strong>in</strong> the offices and<br />
other public places day and night.<br />
Some <strong>gov</strong>ernment employees leave<br />
the bulbs around their quarters<br />
switched on for months together when<br />
they go on leave ostensibly to scare<br />
away the thieves. The water tapes<br />
<strong>in</strong> offices, schools and public places<br />
are left open allow<strong>in</strong>g the precious<br />
water to flow merrily. Now, do we<br />
have the right to blame the HCM and<br />
the <strong>gov</strong>ernment for this? We must<br />
admit that we lack civic sense totally.<br />
However, we are adept at tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
our accus<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>gers on others. But<br />
please remember, when we po<strong>in</strong>t<br />
a f<strong>in</strong>ger at others there are three<br />
f<strong>in</strong>gers po<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g back at us. Of course,<br />
the thump f<strong>in</strong>ger that represents the<br />
gullible public is always confused<br />
and oblivious of what is go<strong>in</strong>g on. Let<br />
us not derive sadistic pleasure from<br />
accus<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>gov</strong>ernment for every<br />
petty matter. Let us th<strong>in</strong>k <strong>in</strong> what way<br />
we can contribute our mite to build our<br />
poor state vibrant, strong and selfreliant.<br />
Let us seriously follow what<br />
John F. Kennedy said, “Ask not what<br />
your country can do for you-ask what<br />
you can do for your country?” In this<br />
case our state Arunachal Pradesh.<br />
Arunachal Pradesh with its<br />
myriad sensibilities, a cacophony of<br />
cultures, a multiplicity of faiths and<br />
dialects, one never knows who will<br />
ITANAGAR<br />
The proposed modified Roman script,<br />
they believe, could not solve the script<br />
problem of the Wancho language<br />
and meet the immediate scholastic<br />
need of the literate and educated<br />
mass. There was an urgent need for<br />
common alphabets to document the<br />
exist<strong>in</strong>g language of the Wanchos with<br />
a uniform sound. Hence, it was felt that<br />
an <strong>in</strong>dependent Wancho script was<br />
required to transcribe different sounds<br />
that make different mean<strong>in</strong>g. Thus,<br />
an <strong>in</strong>dependent Wancho script called<br />
‘Wancho Laizi’ has been developed<br />
and <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>in</strong> the society. Lot of<br />
care has been taken to represent the<br />
exist<strong>in</strong>g sounds and tones.<br />
I hope the people of the community<br />
will accept the script with pride and<br />
satisfaction and work for further<br />
development of their language and rich<br />
culture. I also hope to see the Wancho<br />
<strong>in</strong>tellectuals use their own language and<br />
script for reflect<strong>in</strong>g upon their thoughts<br />
and ideas and for understand<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
remember<strong>in</strong>g historical experiences,<br />
their cultural heritage, folks and the<br />
folk tradition. I expect the support and<br />
cooperation of the people <strong>in</strong> my present<br />
work related to the morphological and<br />
syntactical analysis of the Wancho<br />
language. At last, I wish them luck<br />
and congratulations on this noble<br />
achievement.<br />
take offence at what. Sadly, some<br />
people have the uncanny knack of<br />
criticiz<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>gov</strong>ernment without any<br />
basis and without go<strong>in</strong>g deep <strong>in</strong>to the<br />
issue[s]. They always tend to have<br />
a pedestrian attitude and grizzle or<br />
compla<strong>in</strong> about everyth<strong>in</strong>g. This is<br />
surely not go<strong>in</strong>g to stand them <strong>in</strong> good<br />
stead <strong>in</strong> life. Be<strong>in</strong>g the eyes, ears and<br />
mouth of the <strong>gov</strong>ernment my bounden<br />
duty is to provide correct feedbacks to<br />
the <strong>gov</strong>ernment for which I am paid.<br />
So, please do not compla<strong>in</strong> that my<br />
present article is heavily loaded <strong>in</strong><br />
favour of the <strong>gov</strong>ernment. Hav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
said that I have always stood by my<br />
view that the state <strong>gov</strong>ernment may<br />
have bitten off more than it can chew<br />
vis-à-vis mega dams <strong>in</strong> the state. But<br />
this problem was handed down to<br />
the present HCM by the former CM<br />
late Dorjee Khandu. In fact, most of<br />
the problems are <strong>in</strong>herited ones. So,<br />
blam<strong>in</strong>g Nabam Tuki holds no water.<br />
The burn<strong>in</strong>g issue of PRC is another<br />
fiasco the state <strong>gov</strong>ernment could<br />
have done without. But aga<strong>in</strong> no body<br />
is <strong>in</strong>fallible. We should not be look<strong>in</strong>g<br />
for the ch<strong>in</strong>ks <strong>in</strong> the <strong>gov</strong>ernment’s<br />
armour but help the <strong>gov</strong>ernment<br />
<strong>in</strong> plugg<strong>in</strong>g the loopholes and the<br />
shortcom<strong>in</strong>gs if any, after all it is our<br />
<strong>gov</strong>ernment. Our defeatist tendency<br />
and lack of belief <strong>in</strong> our leaders are,<br />
I believe, the ma<strong>in</strong> reason for the<br />
(contd. on P-4)...<br />
Gonpa provides a glimpse of the state’s rich cultural heritage<br />
through exhibition of images of local tribes, arts and crafts,<br />
costumes, besides the archaeological f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs from various sites<br />
showcas<strong>in</strong>g the historical facets of the state.<br />
The beautiful green Indira Gandhi Park, the Energy Park, the<br />
Science Museum, Craft Centre & Emporium, Zoological Park, all<br />
located at Itanagar are worth visit<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and<br />
Technology (NERIST), an eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g, applied science and<br />
management <strong>in</strong>stitute, now a deemed university under the<br />
M<strong>in</strong>istry of Human Resource Development located at Nirjuli, just<br />
15 Kms from Itanagar is a hub of technical education <strong>in</strong> the north<br />
east, besides the premier education <strong>in</strong>stitution – the Rajiv Gandhi<br />
University at Rono hills, Doimukh - 17 kms from Itanagar, Rajiv<br />
Gandhi Polytechnic, Donyi-Polo School for hear<strong>in</strong>g impaired are<br />
some of the important <strong>in</strong>stitutions <strong>in</strong> Itanagar.<br />
-Denhang Bosai