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Water short- supply has been erratic ever since. on taxi services ferrying water age is not uncommon thus even in With the main supply chain bro- from 12th Mile to private homes. the district headquarters at ken, PHE officials have con- Incidentally, it costs roughly Rs. Namchi, but ironically, the resi- structed two towers at the slide 40 per trip for this form of water dents here are greeted with dry zone and thrown poly-pipes over supply which is also very incon- taps because of too much rainfall! them to transport water to Namchi. venient. Namchi, for example, was into Intermittent showers and an active Speaking to NOW!, the PHE its second day without water sup- slide kept disrupting even this AE posted at Namchi, Rajdeep Rai, The Pick-up vehicle which had skidded off the road into the Teesta at Setijhora on ply today at the time of filing this stopgap arrangement, it is learnt. revealed that repairs at the trouble 21 July being pulled out on 23 July. The four people travelling in the vehicle are still report. The culprit - a landslide at Today, fire tenders had to be spot would be complete only missing. [turn to pg 6 for complete story] Chamgaon near the Rock Garden pressed into service in some parts turn to pg 7 Cabinet clears proposal to regularise service of adhoc lecturers with more than 10 years of service, stands firm on NET/SET qualification fill the vacancies of lecturers in government sultation with the University Grants Com- it’s true then we have only one lecturer who ANAND OBEROI colleges in Sikkim was published. NET cer- mission. In the meantime, it said that the will be eligible,” he says. GANGTOK, 23 July: In a meeting held tificate was made compulsory, rendering the state government could conduct State Level SGC has a total of 30 Adhoc lecturers, on 20 July, the state cabinet decided to regu- local lecturers already teaching in colleges Eligibility Test for Sikkim and that such re- out of which only 5 are locals. Out of these larize the service of all adhoc lecturers with ineligible to even face the job interview. laxation should to be made available only 30 lecturers at SGC, 13 have cleared NET and 10 years or more service in government col- The SPGA went to the extent of pressu- to the local Sikkimese candidates. SET has not yet been conducted in the state. leges in Sikkim. It also approved the pro- rising the department to postpone the inter- The SPGA also wants total cancellation The issue of protecting the interest of posal of local candidates who have cleared view. Later, the interview was allowed to be of the controversial list of lecturer’s Recruit- locals by exempting them from qualifica- NET/SET to be appointed as lecturers. held by the SPGA after they were assured that ment prepared by the Sikkim Public Serv- tion tests evokes strong opinions from all It will now be interesting to see how the some posts would be kept vacant and the in- ice Commission. sides. While there are those who agree with Sikkim Post Graduate’s Association reacts to terest of the local candidates protected. But As far as the question of regularizing SPGA, others feel that the focus should be this development considering that one of their the list of the selected candidates by the State the adhoc lecturer’s appointment for those on quality education and reservations for main demands was for the relaxation of the Public Service Commission left SPGA unsat- with more than 10 years of experience, ac- lecturers will only prove detrimental to the National Eligibility Test [NET] certification for isfied - only 7 locals made it to the list of 40. cording to SK Pradhan, Principal, Sikkim interests of the future generation. a period of 10-15 years for local candidates. In its latest meeting held just two days Government College, Tadong, in his col- Meanwhile, the SPGA could not be con- In fact, the genesis of SPGA is linked ago, SPGA had reiterated its demand ask- lege, this would apply only in the case of tacted for their reaction as the members to the issue of NET. The organization was ing the state government to find ways to Geeta Niroula, a Nepali lecturer. were out of town, planning to hold a Padh born in May 2002 after an advertisement to relax the condition of requiring NET in con- “I have not yet heard of the ruling but if yatra demanding these very things. 2; NOW!; 24 July, 2004 ED-SPACE Another dictator’s antics say NOW! Iraqis must try Saddam FIRST WITH THE NEWS he man known as the he be tried before an Iraqi or in- cus can be on two aims: Butcher of the Balkans, ternational court? •Providing justice Iraqis un- Offending Stereotypes T Slobodan Milosevic, is the Advocates for shifting his trial derstand. Norms of justice vary current focus of huge international out of Iraq make some reasonable widely around the world - from It’s actually quite pathetic. All TV channels continue to broad- concern. Not so much because of arguments. Among them: The Sweden’s open prisons to instant cast hundreds of disturbingly offensive advertisements and not the former Yugoslav president’s Iraqi justice system may have be- death for some crimes under Is- a whimper is voiced in protest. The disturbing content mentioned war crimes, but because of his here relates to the continued extension of offensive stereotypes come too corrupted under Saddam lamic and Chinese law. Crafting high blood pressure, which has de- in their portrayal of women. Just as you flip channels away from to hold such an important trial; an a judicial process that respects ba- an advertisement with a housewife trying to figure out how best layed his trial in the Netherlands. international court can set better sic human rights and wins accept- to wash her husband’s shirt, one lands on another in which a girl It was supposed to resume last standards for dictators; Saddam’s ance from the Iraqi people is vi- has no hope of making it as a cricket commentator because she week. Then this. Now, it has been crimes weren’t limited to Iraq, so tal. Those twin goals can best be is dark. Then there is the one in which the only way a daughter- put off until late August. Specula- the trial shouldn’t be; and U.S. in- reached in Saddam’s own courts, in-law can impress her mother-in-law is with a sparkling toilet. A tion is rife that the trial could col- terference threatens to create a vic- where language and culture don’t slight variation on the theme saves the bahu in the kitchen with lapse along with Milosevic’s health. tors’ show trial. have to be translated, as they some masala which impresses the women. For a counterpoint of sorts, do in foreign venues. Those who feel that there is nothing offensive in such ads shift to Baghdad. Another mur- elsewhere •Avoiding a political cir- need read o further. For the rest serious questions need an- derous former dictator, Saddam IRAQ cus. For two years, Milosevic swered. Hussein, has just begun facing has turned his trial into a the- But first, why should we consider such advertisements of- justice. As he appeared before an atrical spectacle, as he has con- fensive? After all, most Indian housewives remain obsessed Iraqi judge earlier this month, he ducted his own capricious defense with the washing, cleaning and cooking chores and the rest seemed for all the world a Middle against charges of crimes against with their looks, they might offer. Be that as it may, the blanket Eastern Milosevic clone, trying the humanity. Saddam’s family has endorsement of such stereotypes and expected roles in mass same legal antics. He refused to hired lawyers who could help him media defeat all attempts at attaining equal status for women. recognize the court, insisted he create a similar platform for dia- The media can be a very insidious medium of brainwashing was still president and proclaimed [ads included] and can mould the automatic response of a tribes aimed at turning him into a that the wars he waged were for generation to such issues. These minds, one must realise are sympathetic martyr. already being groomed in “old conservatism” at home and such honorable national causes. generalisation on the telle [their closest friend] only strength- While the parallels could fill Some international tribunals ens and endorses these beliefs. For those who still insist that a psychology book about have worked well, such as the the advertisements are not promoting a new concept and only cowardly dictators - both sur- court trying mass murderers in staying true to life in their portrayal, there is only one answer - rendered meekly when cap- Rwanda. And the U.S. stands advertisements are not high art that they have to remain so tured - most pertinent right guilty as charged in fighting ef- true to reality. now is the lesson in the diffi- forts to set up a fair global system One might even wonder here what a small state like Sikkim culty of bringing a tyrant to of justice. It has refused, for ex- can do to change this. The least that they can do is voice their justice. ample, to join a new International displeasure. Advertisements are after all about image advertis- For more proof, examine the Criminal Court, fearing Ameri- ing and if the audience thumbs down something, the advertis- long list of international bad cans could end up in the dock ers will immediately have it changed. It is unfair to expect the guys who’ve gotten off the on trumped-up charges. courts or the censor board to step in because that would rob- hook. They range from Uganda’s But those arguments have the But in a far-from-ideal coun- bing someone else of their right to free expression. Using the Idi Amin, who died in gilded exile, insincere feel of supposedly well- try, an Iraqi trial, even with heavy- same right to voice their displeasure, women can convince a to Chile’s Augusto Pinochet, who meaning relatives who try to grab handed U.S. help, promises to de- change in the make-believe world of films and ads. Then maybe has slipped Houdini-like through control over a wealthy aunt’s trust liver a more fitting outcome. At the real change can be effected in the villages. Agreed, it is not as the courts’ best efforts to snare him. simplistic as that, but it is important nevertheless. Dissent from fund to her young nephew in the very least, it’s less likely to be de- Instead of heeding that record Sikkim’s shores might get lost at the national level, but then hopes of getting some loot for railed if Saddam develops high again one might add that the intention is not just to get heard, it to ensure Saddam doesn’t escape themselves. blood pressure. also to get recorded, to show solidarity. justice, too, much of the world is Of course, Saddam’s trial isn’t -editorial featured in bickering over a side issue: Should going to be perfect. Still, the fo- New York Times

SIBLAC SHOULD The election of two new con- once again. He cannot go back on been targeted as having voted for I hope SIBLAC and all mem- veners Mr. Tseten Tashi Bhutia his words for his own interests. the Congress while it is not that bers will settle the issue amicabily NOT HAVE BEEN and Mr. Kunga Nima lepcha, who It was also unfair on their part everyone shared this political af- by discussions so that neither the POLITICISED are well known politicians be- to overthrow a convener who had filiation. The new developments organization nor the members of his has reference to your arti- longing to a political party, Con- been diligently working for the we are sure will ignite more trou- the two communities are made Tcle “SIBLAC: Confusion over gress-I, is indeed a sad case and ble for the two communities who laughing material or are scoffed at. Convener” in the issue dated 23 could harm the reputation of the  will be targeted uselessly. Why July, 2004. apex body forever. So far, LETTERS should the communities feel the T Tshering Bhutia, Norden SIBLAC has been raising voices interest of the organization for so burden or be targeted because of Lama, Kunzang Hishey, It was sad to read the plight of of the two communities without many years. We have seen Mr the fight of a few politicians for Chodak Lepcha, NT Lepcha, SIBLAC, the organization of the any link or association with any Nima Lepcha toil with genuine their selfish interests. Gangtok Bhutia Lepcha community where political party. concern for the community. Now, a new controversy has arisen over we can call the new SIBLAC as write NOW! the convenership of the body. Be- We can find no reason why Mr. Congress SIBLAC since both the If you feel strongly about something that has been reported ing members of the Bhutia Lepcha Tseten Tashi Bhutia who had re- new conveners are from Congress. in NOW! or have an opinion on some recent development, community and keen participants signed from the body wanted to The presence of the Sangha MLA, then share it with a wider audience. While the LETTERS at many meetings and conventions once again be the convener of the Tshering Lama at the so called section will carry responses to articles and news carried in of SIBLAC, we feel that the latest apex body since it was he who re- steering committee meeting also developments within SIBLAC is signed before fighting the elec- amply proves that SIBLAC has NOW!, ACTION MAIL is about complaints and grievances. a sad development since it had tions with the excuse that he now become a part and parcel of Wherever possible, NOW! shall also search out a response managed to remain apolitical ever wanted SIBLAC to remain apoliti- the Congress party. to the Action Mail. If not, then at least a complaint would since its inception despite attempts cal. If he is a true leader he should have been filed in the public domain. by politicians of all hues and first resign from the party and then We feel that the members of write to: NOW!, Gairi Gaon, Tadong, East Sikkim. Or email: sikkimnow@ rediffmail.com shades to give it political colours. decide to become the convener the two communities have already  RAJDHANI 24 July, 2004; NOW! 3 AH&VS to launch free sterilisation camp for pets and strays The Animal Husbandry de- NAVREET MILTON partment has claimed that lim- GANGTOK, 23 July: The de- ited resources and inadequate in- partment of Animal Husbandry is frastructure was making it diffi- holding a free sterilization camp cult to take effective action. They for pets as well as stray dogs from also do not have the manpower 02 August onwards. to handle a mass sterilization The camp, which will start from programme. Gangtok, will then move to other In July 2003 an Animal Birth parts of the state. This move is be- Control Programme was launched ing initiated to control the rising in Gangtok and neighbouring ar- number of stray dogs in the capital. eas. At the time the department Speaking to NOW!, Dr. had offered Rs. 50 to any person Karuna Chettri, Superintendant, eration costs,” she says. a project to eliminate stray dogs. In fact people threw stones at us who brought a stray dog to the AH&VS department hopes that The dog owner or any person This was when the problem of for killing the dogs,” he tells us. veterinary hospital for steriliza- people understand the importance who brings in a community dog strays had peaked in the Rajdhani, This has been a recurring prob- tion. A total of 200 dogs were of sterilizing dogs and come for- will have to bring the dog regu- causing the death of a child at Nam lem for the department which is sterilized but the programme has ward for the camp. larly for seven days at a stretch. Nang along with many other in- damned if they do and damned if not been too successful. The de- “It is not possible for us to ‘Sterilization will prevent further stances of dog bite cases. they don’t. partment hopes this time with door to door and search for dogs multiplication of the stray dogs Dr. Rai along with his team had “When the problem becomes more awareness of the dangers posed by stray dogs the public will to be sterilized. People must take and prevent the spread of Rabies,” then killed a total of 286 stray dogs, too much, they say do something. be more co-operative. the trouble to bring their dogs as Dr. Chettri adds. which he admits was not easy. When we start killing the dogs, it well as community dogs for the According to Dr. Dipendra “We all used to be out very is the same people who hide them programme. The department will Rai, Veterinarian, earlier in the early in the morning to do our work in their houses and curse us. What bear all the treatment and post op- year, the department had launched but strangely no one appreciated it. are we supposed to do?” He asks. Sterilizing the dogs has been WEEKEND LARGE CARDAMOM MARKET PRICE COLLECTED BY THE SPICES BOARD, an option suggested by many who think this would be the most hu- GOVT. OF INDIA, GANGTOK FOR THE WEEK ENDED ON 22.07.2004 mane way of dealing with the situ- Large cardamom price Name of the markets ation. In fact many people have prevailed Gangtok Singtam Mangan Geyzing Siliguri responded to the ‘elimination’ drive by writing in letters about the Rs. per kilogram 104.37 106.25 105.62 101.87 101.56 123.50 STYLE benefit of sterilization as a long- Hotel Golden Pagoda Rs. per mound (per 40 4,174.80 4,250.00 4,224.80 4,074.80 4,062.40 4,940.00 term solution. MG Marg, Gangtok kilograms) Place: Gangtok Assistant Director (Mktg.) Date: 22.7.2004 Spices Board, Gangtok free smart connection! Buy any Nokia or Motorola Mobile Phone and get Free Smart Connection [conditions apply] LIMITED PERIOD OFFER NAB SIKKIM ON THE NET  Easy Instalment Scheme for Salaried individuals GANGTOK, 23 July: The offi- blind, minutes of meetings, foreign bring in not only monetary assist-  Mobile Phone at Reasonable Prices cial website of the National Asso- contributions [Regulation] Act, an- ance but also various trainings and  No parking problems even after 5 PM ciation for Blind [NAB], Sikkim nual reports, donors and sponsors. opportunities for the visually chal-  Connection facility Branch, www.sikkimnab.org was The foreign contribution [Regula- lenged people of the State.  Exchange offer available launched by the Chief Secretary tion] Act’s clearance allows the The website has been designed contact: 201006, 98323 70433 SW Tenzing at the Tashiling con- NAB to receive funds from inter- by the Department of Information TENZING ENTERPRISES Shopping Complex, ference hall here yesterday. SM national donors, it is learnt. Technology, Government of Sikkim. Room No. 41, Development Area, Gangtok Limboo, political advisor to the The Chief Secretary, in his in- President, NAB, J. Pradhan, chief minister was also present at augural address, said that this was members and officials of Informa- Kunchok Chidu-Tsewang on 25 July the launch. SM Limboo released a red letter day for NAB as the tion Technology Department, also the hard copy of the website. website would not only publicise attended the launching pro- by H. E. Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse The website contains all infor- the efforts of the NAB nationally gramme. Rinpoche at Tsuklakhang Monastery mation of the NAB under various but also internationally and would [IPR] His eminence Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche arrived headings - introduction, aims and here at Tsuklakhang on 19 July to grace and preside over objectives, achievements, organi- zational details, profile of the ongoing Tsugbum – 100,000 Puja currently presided over by H.E. Nguri Choje Rinpoche along with the service Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Insti- LATEST ARRIVAL: BIRD MOBILE PHONES tute for Handicapped, rights of the monks. The pujas which commenced on 16 July are dedi- SAMSUNG NOKIA C100 5,990/- 3310 3,390/- cated to world peace and prosperity. x100 6,490/- 1100 3,890/- All devotees and friends are welcome to collect N500 5,590/- 2300 4,690/- Tsog from the palace monastery. Also, on the repeated re- R220 3,590/- 3100 6,490/- MOTOROLA quest of Derge Mam Dongdrep Tsolepa, H. E. Dzongsar C200 2,890/- PANASONIC C33Oi 4,590/- Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche has kindly consented to be- A100 4,500/- C550 7,490/- stow a very special Kawang of Kunchok Chidu-Tsewang on G51 6,995/- 25 July, Sunday, at 11:30 am. EXCHANGE OFFER/COMPUTERISED REPAIR/SERVICE All Dharma friends are requested to make it convenient to INTERNET POINT receive this rare Kanang. Yama House, M.G. Marg, Gangtok Khyentse Labrang Ph: 9434188167/9832093603/202166 Tsogbum-Organising Committee, Gangtok 4; NOW!; 24 July, 2004 NEWSSCAN  Flag-hoisting and subsequent removal at Khecheopalri draws Sangha MLA’s ire district administration. a NOW REPORT INCIDENT PART OF A WELL-PLANNED Talking to NOW!, the DC GANGTOK, 23 July: The lone West, R. Telang, while confirming Congress MLA, Acharya Tshering CONSPIRACY, CLAIMS ACHARYA that Baba had entered the Lama, who represents the Sangha their most unholy act of swimming office bearers in the state which any section thereof into a place of waters to plant a flag, added in the Assembly has taken strong into the middle of the lake to put claim that Lord Rama and his wife worship of a different section of that the same were removed by the exception to the alleged “defile- up the Indian national flag while Sita in their sojourns took water the same religious denomination west district administration. On ment” of the Kheocheopalri Lake the forces of law and order were from the Khecheopalri Lake and or of a different religious denomi- the accusation made against the in west Sikkim. To assert his pro- unable to stop this sacrilegious act.” therefore their belief that the lake nation or any section thereof.” district officials of defiling the test more strongly, he has shot off The Nepal Baba, Acharya existed and was revered as a holy The Khecheopalri Lake is rec- lake waters by using a motorboat communiques to various govern- Lama alleges is also known as the lake since the days of the Ramayana ognised as a sacred lake the de- the DC said, “We don’t have a mo- ment officials including the Chief ‘Kirat Baba’ and is closely linked particularly by the Kirats.” filement of which is banned in torboat so there is no question of Secretary. The act of “defilement” with the movement of Kirati reviv- The Acharya has also criti- terms of a government of Sikkim, use of such a boat to take away is related to the incident of a cou- alism in Eastern Nepal. The same cised reports which quoted the SP Home Department Notification. the flag.” ple weeks back when Nepal Baba, group, he adds, have also been ac- West as saying that everyone has Interestingly, accusations of Incidentally, it was the SP referred to as “Guru Hazoor” by cused of planning the construction the right to worship and to put up defiling the sacred lake waters West who undertook the opera- his devotees swam into the sacred of a temple in the Khecheopalri the Indian tricolour. To this the have also been made against West tion. The DC also informed that waters of the lake and pitched the Lake premises, the MLA adds. Acharya responds by saying that District officials, namely the DC the administration did not have Indian tricolour and a white flag “This campaign,” alleges the this defence is not in tune with the and SP for the alleged use of a mo- much of a legal base to pursue the inside. Nepal Baba allegedly en- Acharya, “has been carefully or- provisions of the Places of Wor- torboat in removing the flag from matter as what constitutes defile- tered Sikkim illegally from Nepal. chestrated by this particular group ship [Special Provisions] Act, the lake. The Acharya has re- ment was still not explicitly clear. The Sangha MLA refuses to of people through planted stories in 1991. The said act prohibits con- quested an administrative inquiry He, however, revealed that the believe that this incident happened the media, through pamphlets, version of “any place of worship into the episode along with an “ac- baba was absconding and an in- perchance, “the act of defilement,” through statements issued by their of any religious denomination or tion taken report” from the west quiry was on. he contends in his letter, “was a well planned action of the Nepal Baba and his fanatics.” BUYERS-SELLERS MEET HELD TO ENCOURAGE This group, which the Acharya says belong to one particular faith CULTIVATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS assembled near the sacred lake and GANGTOK, 23 July: The State NTFP-cum No, SMPB, SBS nal herbs like Chirayita, Chutro, as per the Transit Permit rules and planted white flags symbolising Medicinal Plant Board [SMPB] Bhaduria, CF (T), Additional CCF, Jatamansi, Pipla, Satavari, Bikh the royalty schedule of rates. Kirat Revivalism Movement “and conducted a state level buyers and D Lepcha, farmers and herb col- Bojo, Bikme etc are rich in me- Besides, Mr. HP Pradhan, IFS sellers meet on medicinal plants lectors from all over Sikkim. dicinal properties and are in great and Mr. SBS Bhaduria (IFS) also on 22 July in the conference hall Addressing the meet TR demand not only in the country but informed the gathering that the de- of the Forest Annexe Building, Sharma said that the State Medici- also world wide. partment under SMPB has been in- Deorali, Gangtok. The interactive nal Plant Board was constituted in With the changing scenario dulging in situ conservation and ex- meeting was held for an assess- June, 2004 to look into policy for- age-old traditional practices like situ cultivation of medicinal plant ment of the demand and supply of mulation and co-ordination with Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Natural and development of medicinal jeans medicinal plants in the state. department organizations and to Pathy etc are gaining grounds. As plants sector in the state. Efforts available The meeting, which was ensure sustained availability of a result there is a large tendency have been made to define approach, at chaired by PCCF Secretary-cum- medicinal plants and to co-ordi- of the natural forest reserve being strategy, guidelines and an action Chief Executive officer State Me- nate all matters relating to their abused. Encouraging the farmers plan has also been formulated. REEBOK SHOWROOM dicinal Plant Board (SMPB), development and sustained use. into medicinal herb cultivation not All steps are being taken to Below Bank of Baroda Sikkim TR Sharma, was also at- Sikkim Himalaya which only solves this problem but also create inventories and document MG Road, Gangtok tended by HP Pradhan (IFS), DFO, harbors a great variety of medici- provides an alternate source of all the medicinal plant/ herbs in the employment and income genera- state. The state government has tion for the villagers of Sikkim. directed all Panchayats to start a In order to facilitate economic bio-diversity register for the reg- transaction of medicinal herbs, the istration of every specie in their Department of Forest, Environ- respective areas. The government ment and Wild Life has issued a has also proposed at least 10 notification effective from 1 April, herbal gardens in each district, 13 for the registration of farmers for herbal gardens, with the funding cultivation and farming of medici- from National Medicinal Plant nal plants/ herbs on their private Board, GOI have already been es- lands. The said notification allows tablished. Contractual farming in farmers (registered with SMPB) to medicinal plants is also being in- sell their produce to the registered troduced in the state. traders within and outside the state [IPR] DEALS IN ALL TYPES OF MOBILE amola PHONES AND CELLULAR Tharo Line,Lal Market RCELLULAR Road. Ph: 201062, ACCESSORIES SALES & SERVICES Mobile: 9832062684  NEWSSCAN 24 July, 2004; NOW! 5 Improved work culture SCHOOL BOOKS ARRIVE, FINALLY plaints made by many schools However, in the Rajdhani books this year, which delayed the SAGAR CHHETRI stressed at across the state. most schools stated that they had arrival of many books. GANGTOK, 23 July: Allega- Students of Mangan Senior received all the books, with many “We ordered the books from SCCS tions and denials are the normal Secondary School had written in being over cautious in divulging CBSE in time but because of the a NOW REPORT exchange of firepower between last month about not yet receiv- information. One school in the revisions, they did not send it the opposition and the ruling gov- ing their English Literature and capital has not yet received Eng- sooner,” they say. GANGTOK, 23 July: Sikkim ernment in any state. But when the Computer books. Another letter lish Literature books but does not Apparently, all the books are Consumer Cooperative Society issue involves the education of clarified that they had received want to be named. Apparently, the finally here and the district schools Ltd. held a meeting here at the of- children then it must surely con- their computer books but not their books arrived last week with some have been asked to collect the fice of the Cooperation Depart- cern all of us. The latest allega- English workbook. Reports had schools still to pick it up from the same. The department says that by ment on 16 July. CC Sangderpa, tion made by the State Congress come in from other places com- department. the end of this month all the books Chairperson of the society chaired relates to school books not yet plaining of the same. School Speaking to NOW!, depart- will be available in all schools. the meeting. She was accompa- made available to students, even teachers also complained about ment officials clarified that the nied by Special Director and other after the first term exams are over, many of the textbooks having main reason for the delay was that All one can say here is, better senior officials of the Department. and draws sustenance from com- blank and missing pages. major revisions were done on text- late than never! The meeting decided that Spe- cial Director should supply mod- ern equipment to the employees in Another Suicide order to achieve satisfactory de- PAKYONG: A suspected suicide liverance of their duties. SINGHI CHAAM IN case has been reported from West The meeting also directed its Pendam where an 18-year-old house- staff to work hard with sincerity. wife is reported to have hung her- Remodification of the work cul- MULAYAM LAND self. The girl had been reported as ture of the society under the guid- and Yak Chham in the festival. The team is sched- missing by her father from the a NOW REPORT ance of the Chairperson was dis- uled to leave for Uttar Pradesh on August 16. evening of 21 July. The deceased had cussed at length. GANGTOK, 23 July: A 15-member culture troupe come to her father’s home on 13 July. Increase in salary of the hard of Songs & Drama Unit of Cultural Affairs and Her- Singhi Chham or the Snow Lion Dance depicts She was later found hanging in the working employees was also dis- itage Department will be participating in Purbantar Snow Lion, which is believed to be the guardian of fields. After inquest the dead body cussed in the meeting. The meet- Parv Festival to be held on 18-19 August at Rihand the State and is an important cultural symbol of the was forwarded to STNM Hospital. ing passed a proposal that Special Nagar in Uttar Pradesh. State. Yak Chham depicts the yak, best friend of Director in consultation with the Chairperson can shift its office, if The Sikkimese delegation will be led by Norden hill people and projects the simple life style of the THEFT the society finds a suitable place. Lepcha and will perform traditional Singhi Chham herdsmen up on the mountains. RANGPO: On 21 July, local po- lice received a written complaint from Prem Kumar Pradhan of Duga Literary events in Sikkim PHENSONG ACTS UP Busty against unknown persons. The complainant stated that on the to continue with intervening night of 20-21 July some unknown culprits entered into a Poets Meet his shop by breaking the door and sary of Adi Kavi Bhanu Bhakta stole manihari and grocery items a NOW REPORT Acharya. Till a few years back, the worth Rs.10,000. Sources have been GANGTOK, 23 July: After Sammelan used to be organized deployed to nab the culprits and case Bhanu Jayanti and the Sikkim over a period of two days. Nation- is under investigation. Samman Sammilan, it is time for ally renowned poets would partici- the Kavi Sammelan. The Cultural pate in the programme, but due to IF THE LAND-LINES LET YOU DOWN, Affairs and Heritage Department in fund constraints the organizers have NOW! CAN ALSO BE REACHED AT association with Eastern Zonal reduced the function to only one day. 9832080753 Cultural Centre, Kolkata is organ- According to the organizers, the 9832034122 izing a day-long Kavi Sammelan Sammelan is organized from the 9832368930 here at Community Hall on 30 July. interest earned from a corpus fund 9832042096 According to BR Subba, of Rs. 1 crore owned by EZCC. As Deputy Secretary of the Depart- the Bank interest rates have been A new landslide at Phensong ment, around 40 poets from the reduced, the funds available for the on North Sikkim highway is NOTICE Eastern Zone, including one each Sammelan have also come down. causing a lot of problems to Independence Day Football Committee, 2004 is organiz- from other Zonal Centers are par- The local participants are commuters and GREF ing open football tournament for Senior boys at St. Xavier’s ticipating in the Sammelan. These shortlisted by a selection committee. workers in the area. Monsoon School playground from 1st of August, 2004. poets will recite their poems in The department had earlier placed rains have added to the 1. Winners will be awarded price money of Rs. 20,000/- (ru- English, Hindi and Nepali. advertisements calling applications problem making the stretch pees twenty thousand) and Runners will be awarded Rs. Mr. Subba also informed that from locals to participate in the slushy and dangerous. 15,000/- (rupees fifteen thousand) along with attractive this is an annual event organized to Sammelan. The final list includes [pic: Deepak Sharma] prizes. commemorate the Birth Anniver- around 35 poets from the state. 2. Last date of receiving entry is 28th July, 2004. 3. Entry fees: Rs. 1,000/- (rupees one thousand only) LANDMARK INTERNATIONAL 4. Persons to contact: has already opened another branch in * Mr. B. Subba, Jammu & Kashmir. For this, 20 more Pakyong, Ph. (03592) 257377, Mob. 9832089759 brilliant boys/girls as Branch Manager/ * Mr. C.K. Rai, Pakyong, Ph. (03592) 257967, Asst. Manager will be recruited soon. Mob. 9434169480 LIMITED VACANCY / ACCOMMODATION FREE * Mr. Hemant Jung Gurung Pakyong Ph. (03592) 257826, For details contact immediately: Mob. 9434137521. Sandhu Building, 6th Floor, M.G. 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FOUR FEARED DEAD IN SETI Hypertension drives Kohli NOW! from lock-up to hospital CLASSIFIEDS JHORA ROAD MISHAP EMPLOYMENT blood pressure previously. KARAN SHAH Smart, ambitious, hard work- the family was unawares of the “We have to be really careful KARAN SHAH ing male and female candi- incident until some of the KALIMPONG, 23 July: because he is suffering from hy- dates required. KALIMPONG, 23 July: Four per- Setijhora residents noticed the Maninderpal Singh Kohli, under pertension, which is a silent Good earning with leading es- sons are still missing after the vehi- vehicle and informed the authori- judicial remand as the main sus- killer,” said the SDO, Dr. AK tablished Indian Direct Market- cle they were travelling in fell into ties about the accident. pect in the rape and murder of a Yadav ing Company, registered with the Teesta, at Setijhora, about 29 kms The police received the infor- 17-year-old student in South- Commenting in his present IDSA. Work full-time/part-time. from Kalimpong on Wednesday. mation at 8 pm yesterday and the ampton, England, was brought to situation, the SDMO of the Hos- Selection strictly on merit basis. Kamal Shyampo [40] along concerned authorities [fire brigade the Sub-Divisional hospital here, pital, Dr. SR Pradhan said: “All For appointment contact D. with three of his friends - Laxam along with a rafting team] rushed last night at 10:45 PM after he precautionary measures have been Pradhan @ 9832017211 Rai, Suman Tamang, Rupen to the spot. The vehicle was recov- complained of chest and ab- taken by our doctors, and he is in Gurung [all residents of Peshok] ered at noon today. dominal pains. a more stable condition now.” BUILDING FOR SALE - were on their way to Kalimpong The spot where the vehicle had Living in Kalimpong since He is likely to be shifted to the Four storeyed: USP February, he was arrested by the jail today itself given the stability on 21 July to meet Kamal’s gone down was identified from the 1. Within Gangtok area younger son Raja, studying in clothes of the handy boy which Darjeeling Police on the 15 July in his condition. 2. Tenants all vacated class VI at the Scottish University had tumbled out of the falling ve- at Panighatta near Siliguri. (empty) Mission Institution. hicle. The handy-boy himself had After he was admitted last Kohli is yet to be handed over 3. Unrestricted sunlight According to reports, while been left behind at Peshok itself. night, a thorough check up was to the CBI. They are expected to from three sides. they were returning to Peshok the “None of the bodies have been carried out this morning. After the arrive in Kalimpong in the next 4. Roadside same day, the four decided to take recovered. Search parties are dili- ECG, USG and X-rays, he was few days. In a decision by the 5. Payments only after a detour via Rambi, 29th mile. The gently on the look out,” informs taken to his room. Kohli was re- SDJM, Kohli will be kept under change of ownership. mishap occurred on this trip. Even the ASP, SK Gazmer. portedly also suffering from high judicial remand till 29 July. Call: 9434057782 BUNGALOW FOR SALE SIKKIM MANIPAL INSTITUTE at MISSING 2nd Mile Siliguri with car OF TECHNOLOGY Mrs. Sheela Pradhan parking facilities . APPOINTMENTS (Subba), 31 years has Contact: (m)9434042786 Director, SMIT invites applications by 31st July 04 for the following posts: (r) 223354 PROGRAMMER been missing from her Department of Computer Engineering residence in Develop- WANTED Car/ Van in good LABORATORY TECHNICIAN ment Area since 11 condition. Contact: Nakul @ Department of Electronics & Communications Electrical & Electronics July 2004. She is the 9434166413 Mechanical Engineering wife of Gajendra PASSION FRUIT SAPLINGS QUAUALIFICATIONS: Pradhan. Her height is PROGRAMMER: Bachelor’s Degree with PG Diploma in Computer Pro- FOR SALE gramming software and Systems Design (minimum one year full pack- approximately 5 ft 3 in. 1.5ft to 2ft tall Passion Fruit age) She has wheatish com- [Garandel] saplings available LABORATORY TECHNICIAN: Diploma in respective branches of Engi- plexion and a medium for sale. contact [between neering. built. She has a burn LOST 10AM to 4PM]: 94341 88169, Contact: Director 94342 35267 Sikkim Manipal Institutue of Technology mark on her right arm. Migration Certificate, No. Majitar, Rangpo, East Sikkim - 737 132 She was last seen MC-714603, ISCE-2003 FOR LEASE Website: www.smuhmts.edu, www.manipal.edu wearing a green col- Available at prime location in Email: [email protected] Certificate, No. BG- oured kurta, blue Gangtok below pvt. bus-cum-taxi Ph. 03592-246353, 246220 1313987 & Pass Certifi- stand, a 51/2 storey shortly to be pajamas and a blue cate of Martin Gurung, completed building with a carpet dupatta. S/o. Mr. O.K. Gurung on area of 5000 + sq. ft. ideal for hotel/ Kutse Shegu Anyone having 16.7.2004 at Gangtok. If office etc. Contact: 94934127178 or 94343117410 immediately The 49th Day SHEGU of our late mother Mrs. Lhakit Lepcha who information regarding found please contact: TO LET passed away on 10th June 2004 falls on 28th July 2004. All friends, her may please contact NOW! @ 270949 relatives and well-wishers are requested to join us in offering prayer - 9832097577 or Available two-roomed flats with attached tiolet-bath and kitchen at for the departed soul at our residence at Tathangchen near Arkya 94341-79132. FOR SALE area, Gangtok. Tadong, Daragaon below Bahai Private petrol jeep, long chassis, We the family members take the opportunity to express our sincere School. Contact: 9434127178 hard-top, 5-door, year of manu- gratitude to all friends and well-wishers who helped and stood by us WANTED facture - 1988. In good condition. during our bereavement. We seek forgiveness for not being able to Kutshe Shegu FLAT IN AND AROUND th Please contact: 98320-42007. thank you all individually. The 49 day of Kutshe Shegu GANGTOK Dr. Yanki Donka Shipmoo & Family members of Tashi Thendup Bhutia who REQUIRED Contact: 9434117299, Ph. 204753, 204069 left for his heavenly abode on Wanted for a reputed hotel in 9832034929 11 June, 2004 falls on July 29, Gangtok. TO LET 2004. All friends, relatives and NOTICE 1 [one] Cook Flat with kitchen, Dinning, two- well wishers are requested to 1 [one] Waiter bathrooms, ideal for residential- Notice is hereby given to all concerned members of join us in offering prayers for 1 [one] House-keeping girl. cum-offical purpose at Develop- Pahooring Club, Regd No – 1102 / LR that our club’s the departed soul at our Interested persons may contact: ment Area. Contact: name is going to change from PAHOORING CLUB to residence at Upper 94340 12018 9434137158, 9434110063 PAHOORING SEWA SANGH due to various Tathangchen, Gangtok, East Sikkim. circumstances. Those who object may sustain their We would like to take this FOR SALE claims and objection within one month from the date opportunity to thank all those of publication of this notice, otherwise we the committee who extended their help in our MARUTI ZEN [1999 MODEL] IN of the same club will change our club’s name. hour of grief and bereavement. GOOD CONDITION. PS Ijam Chindi Zongpo Bhutia, Tharchen President Pahooring Club Bhutia, Dadul Bhutia, Chewang INTERESTED PARTIES MAY CONTACT: Regd No. 1102/LR Namgyal Bhutia, Brothers and other family members. 94341 03320, 231297 Nesa, Tashiding, West Sikkim Ph: 228398/ 9832059384  NEWSSCAN 24 July, 2004; NOW! 7 BHARATI IS A STAND BY contests little CROSSWORD Solve the crossword correctly. Rush it to Oberois (MG Marg) or NOW!, on or before Saturday and a lucky draw HER MAN WOMAN of all correct entries will decide who wins press, but granting permission Two sisters of the Missionar- FREE DINNER FOR TWO at LITTLE ITALY, DEORALI. KARAN SHAH italySNOD Complex, Deorali, raises its own difficulties. He is a ies of Charity, Nirmal Hriday, sis- Gangtok.Ph: 281980 SNACKS COUPONS TO BE COLLECTED FROM NOW! OFFICE KALIMPONG, July 23rd: high profile criminal pursued by ter Bridget Ann and sister Ceelia Across Bharati Das, the wife of International governments.” were also present at the Hospital 1. Open space in a Maninderpal Singh Kohli and her Bharati and Kohli first met a to pray for Kohli. forest father Oath Bahadur Das [60] are couple of months back and both “Forgive yourself and forgive 4. Minor falsehood desperate to meet Kohli, who has worked together in the anti-Hepa- others that’s what I said to him. 7. Manipulate 8. Gone by been kept under judicial remand titis B drive of the Red Cross. We met him because we believe 10. Accumulate till 29 July. Kohli is also, it is Love blossomed and they got mar- that one should always love one’s 12. Semisynthetic learnt, wants to meet Bharati one ried on 24 June. enemies and forgive them,” said textile last time. Accused of murder and “I just want to have a glimpse Sister Ann. 14. Labor rape charge, he faces possible ex- of Mike,” said Bharati who was In a rather touching display of 16. 12 inches 17. Small brush for tradition to Britain. present at the hospital today where this Christian compassion, Mrs. cleaning fingernails Oath Bahadur visited the jail Kohli had been rushed last night Jyoti Karkee, a social worker 19. Fit of yesterday to meet his son-in-law, after he complained of chest and cooked aloo parathas for Kohli, uncontrollable who first introduced himself as a abdominal pains. which is his favourite food. laughter 23. To the inside of doctor and was engaged in volun- Talking to NOW!, she added: She said: “A man is innocent 24. Ammunition teer work with the Red Cross So- “There has been gross misrepre- until proven guilty. He also appears 26. Demon ciety [Kalimpong]. The 60 year sentation of my intentions in the very much in love and misses his 27. Rest on the old is himself the secretary of the press particularly in the electronic wife very much. I will also consult knees 28. Frozen water Kalimpong Red Cross chapter. media. I have not done anything the concerned authorities to ask for 2. Limousine 15. Blaze 29. Permit 3. Once more 18. Faultfinder “I wanted to meet Kohli to in- out of greed for the reward money. permission for Bharati to meet her 30. Writing 5. Swampy arm of a lake 19. High fidelity sound systems quire if he is really guilty or not,” I love my husband and intend to husband for what could possibly be instrument 6. One-twelfth of a year 20. Precipitous said Mr. Das, who has been shat- stand by him.” the last time.” 31. Thaws 9. Farm bird 21. Sniff Down tered by Kohli’s arrest and his se- 11. US astronaut 22. Young horses 1. Rasp 13. Inhabitant of Africa 25. Encounter cret past that was revealed to him in the past few days. Everyone, his Solutions to last crossword. Across: 1. Panda 7.Tahoe 8.Judas. 11.Teeth 12.Tone 13.Whale 14.Blood 15. Area 17.Straw 19.Etch 23.Shoes 24.Scare 27.Teak 28.Curse in-laws and wife included, knew 29.Sited 30.Motel 31.Jewel. Down:1.Path 2.Ahead 3.Noel 4.Detest 5.Outlaw 6.Canoe Kohli as Mike Dennis. 9.Door 10.Sedan 16.Nests 17.Shekel 18.Assume 20.Their 21.Coat 22.Taste 25.Crow Permission for the visit was, 26.Reel. winner: phurba however, not granted since the SDO was out of station. A correct entry “If they want to meet Kohli, (decided by draw of they should apply for permission lots) will win 2 FREE to the SDJM,” said the SDO, Dr. TICKETS to the latest AK Yadav adding: “Many want to VA RA flick playing at VAJRA meet him, especially people of the j MOVIECINEMA, Digital contest Surround Sound. Namchi runs dry 1. On whom is the English movie showing at Vajra ? FREE COUNSELLING 2. Name the director of “The Passion of The Christ” Contd from pg 1 NAME: ______after monsoons when the rains For Direct Admission after XII or Graduation, ADDRESS:______had stopped. conducted by Mrs. Soma Dey, CAREER’S COUN- The DC [South], Vishal SELLING INSTITUTE, Tibet Road, Gangtok. last week’s answers: 1. Police 2. Shilpa Shetty Winner: Ravi Pradhan. Chauhan, further assured that Phone: 226510, 94341-53355 (Mob) all care was being taken to keep In MBA/MCA (only Fees), BCA, IT, Hotel Management (only Fees), water supply regular to emer- BBM, Bio-Technology, Micro-Bio, Journalism, Mass Communica- gency services and on alternate & WIN tion, Physiotherapy, Engineerings, BDS, Pharmacy, Tourism eyeDENTIFY days for the rest. Management, etc. in Bangalore, WB, Nagpur. Namchi’s water problems Identify the stem from the fact that it does not JOB GURANTEE IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT. venue shown have a source nearby. The South REGISTRATION & ENQUIRY OPEN FOR 2005 PMT, AI-EEE, AFMC, CET, COMED-K alongside and one lucky district headquarters receives its ENT. COACHING STARTING FROM Dec. 1st week 2004 by a group of teachers from SACHDEVA NEW (PT) COLLEGE. Winter crash course CBSE/ICSE (X-XII) ALL correct entry will water from Bemeli beyond SUBJECTS UNDER ONE ROOF. RIMC (DEC Exam) and Class VIII Board Exam, ‘04 win RELIANCE Ravangla. The water pipeline RECHARGE stretches more than 30 kms, the CIC IS THE ONLY SOLUTION FOR HIGHER STUDIES IN SIKKIM COUPON DC informs while adding that WORTH apart from the present landslide at RS. 200/- from Chamgaon, smaller slips along the pipeline keep disrupting supply. DEALS Cindrella Mobiles MG MARG, GANGTOK. PH: 229897 Work on an ambitious project IN ALL to pump water up from Rangeet is NAME:...... 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today in MANGAN: Around 150 NCC students of Mangan Senior Secondary School took History part in a voluntary cleanliness drive un- 24th July der the National Service Scheme [NSS] 1683: First settlers from Ger- under the supervision of NSS project of- many to US, leave aboard the ficers Janim Lepcha, NCC, ANO Concord [Chumzey Bhutia and RP Lepcha]. The 1704 Great Britain takes students cleaned up the drains and com- Gibralter from Spain pound of the school, leading from MSSS 1783 Georgia becomes a protec- upto PWD, making the area neat and torate of tsarist Russia clean. Another news that should have 1783: Born, Simon Bolivar freed Mangan cheering is the Rs. 32.7 lakhs 6 Latin American republics from [as against the earlier Rs. 29 lakhs] Spanish rule MANGAN STUDENTS sanctioned by the cabinet recently for 1802: Born, author Alexandre restoration and repair work on the ap- Dumas proach road to Mission Kothi. 1824: Harrisburg Pennsylvanian ON A CLEAN-UP MISSION newspaper publishes results of 1st public opinion poll. 1847: Rotary-type printing press Modern SS girl bags Kunchudyangmoo patented by Richard March Hoe, NYC Memorial Literary Award 1965: Bob Dylan release “Like a Lepcha language in All Second- known social worker, historian, Rolling Stone” a NOW REPORT 1969: Muhammad Ali is con- ary School Examination (class-X). and literary figure. He was also victed for refusing induction in US GANGTOK, 23 July: Dawa The winner of the award will be music composer and lyricist for in- Army on appeal Lhamu Lepcha of Modern Sec- given a cash prize of Rs. 5,000/- numerable Lepcha songs. 1972: Jigme Singye Wangchuk ondary School, Gangtok has been (Rupees five thousand) and certifi- becomes king of at 16 selected for the Late Tshering cate by the chief guest of Tendong The late Tshering 1974: Supreme Court unani- Kunchudyangmoo Memorial Lit- Lho Rum Faat celebration, 2004. Kunchudyangmoo Memorial Lit- mously rules Nixon must turn erary Award Committee congratu- over Watergate tapes erary Award for the year 2004. She The award was instituted im- 1978: “Sgt Pepper’s Lonely is the daughter of Chogay Lepcha mediately after the sad demise of lates the awardee, the teachers and Hearts Club Band” premiers in of Burtuk, East Sikkim. Late Tshering Kunchudyangmoo the students of Modern Second- NYC The annual award is conferred with the sole objective to encour- ary School. 1987: IBM-PC DOS Version 3.3 to those successful candidates age and develop Lepcha language [updated] released who secure highest marks in and literature. He was the well HILLTOP METALS LIMITED Regd. Office: C/o B.C. Periwal & Associates, M.G. Marg, gangtok, Sikkim-737101 ARIES: Agency business will do well. NOTICE Long travel is indicated. Free flow of NOTICE is hereby given that, with effect from 1st April, 2004, the following Com- cash is indicated. Export businesses panies are amalgamating with our Company M/s Hilltop Metals Limited (hereinaf- ter called “The Transferee Company”), the Registration No. is 76, all the Compa- will improve. Those in the film line nies registered at Sikkim with Government of Sikkim, Law Department. will enjoy popularity and success in Name of the Transferor Companies Registration No. their new project. You may have skin nancial crisis. You will see slow im- from foreign universities. 1. M/s Eastern Region & Allied Products Limired 120 problems. provement in your business. You AQUARIUS: This will be a relaxed 2. M/s Global Agencies Private Limited 413 TAURUS: You will save for a new may get your promotion if it is due. period. Politicians will be faced with Any person whose interest is likely to be effected by the proposed Amalgamation investment. You may acquire im- You will have no problems. nothing more than their normal rou- may intimate to The Secretary, Law Department, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok, movable property. Book traders will SAGITTARIUS: You will be success- tine. A free cash flow is indicated. The within 30 (Thirty) days of Publication of this notice, the nature of his/her interest and grounds of opposition to the Amalgamation, if any and send a copy thereof to have a difficult time. Labour prob- ful. Business will be brisk. You will stock market will do well. Litigation the applicant company at its Registered office. lems will arise for factories. Life will receive encouraging news. Loans will be postponed. Understanding For and on behalf of be enjoyable. will be cleared. Religious activities with life partner will be good. Auspi- Hilltop Metals Limited GEMINI: This will be a relaxed pe- will give you mental satisfaction. Stu- cious functions will be performed. Sd/- riod. Petrol prices will rise sharply. dents will excel. PISCES: Business expansion is in- Date: 19.07.2004 (Vikas Kedia) Place: Gangtok Director Everyone will be in the holiday mood CAPRICORN: A long business trip dicated. Tensions will fade away. En- and will seek cultural amusements. is predicted. You may acquire new couraging business opportunities India will have a respectable place property. Politicians will do well. Stu- may be expected. There is potential among other countries. Students will dents will receive encouraging news of growth in studies. have to work harder. CANCER: You will do better in your career. Businesspersons may en- ter into new contracts. Some mis- understanding may occur among family members. Religious activi- ties will increase. LEO: You have reason to be optimis- tic. You may tie up with a foreign firm to develop your business. You may have some problems with your broth- ers, which will get resolved in time. Business partnerships will do well. VIRGO: This will be a profitable pe- riod. The spiritual line will beckon. You may travel frequently. Children will do well in their studies. Family life will be smooth. Happiness will prevail. You should not take undue advantage of your business partners. Be careful in your cash dealings. LIBRA: Income from speculation will be very good. Transactions on the stock market will keep you steadily supplied with cash. Social status and popularity will be maintained. Edu- cation will be successful. You may travel abroad. SCORPIO: You should not take any risks in business. 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