CM DOES the WALK for LOOSING -PACHEYKHANI TOO of the Darjeeling District

06 October, 2004; NOW! 1

Wednesday, 06 Oct, 2004 Vol. 3 No. 166 Gangtok Rs. 3 Travelling Kpg’s Indigenous Abroad? Lepchas to hold State Bank of India is the only Bank in Gangtok protest rally for which offers... Vishwa Yatra Foreign Travel Card in $, Euro, Pound language American Express Travellers KARAN SHAH Cheque in $, Euro, Pound Currency Notes in $, Euro, KALIMPONG, 05 Oct: The Pound Indigenous Lepcha Tribal As- For further details, phone Tenzing / Tashi 220616/ 222824 sociation of Kalimpong has an- (Extn. 26) or 9434012824 nounced plans to hold protest rallies on 11 and 12 October demanding recognition and in- troduction of the Lepcha language in schools and colleges CM DOES THE WALK FOR LOOSING -PACHEYKHANI TOO of the Darjeeling district. Association general secretary, LS Tamsang, today said, “Though SHOWS THE WAY TO the Lepcha language has been in- troduced in schools of Sikkim in GET THINGS DONE wards the development of tour- 1975 and North Bengal Univer- RANJIT SINGH sity also recognized the language ism, Mr. Chamling’s tour of as one of its subjects for the de- GANGTOK, 05 Oct: “I am go- Loosing Pacheykhani had as gree level in 2000, the Govern- ing about to show my young much importance for rural de- ment of West Bengal is continu- MLAs the need to work for the velopment and connectivity as ing with its discrimination against people and to implement schemes well as industrial possibilities Lepchas of Darjeeling by refus- that are suitable and welfare ori- with the CM suggesting the re- ing to introduce their language in ented,” said the chief minister vival of some sick industrial schools here.” adding, “this being our third term units along the way. The Association argues that in power, we are serious about im- After the welcoming of the the Lepcha language is one of the plementing schemes and seeing Chief Minister at Setipul by oldest and richest languages in to it that work gets done” area MLA Manita Mangar, the world, but it was being ne- This was a Loosing along with other MLAs and glected in the region it is indig- Pacheykhani special; anyone ministers, the convoy made its enous to. “It has been officially and everyone who made the trip first stop at Rongrong Khola. proven that this was the official could be forgiven if they now Here, the CM made an imme- language of the Darjeeling hills The Chief Minister with students of Damilakha Primary School consider it their second home. diate recommendation for a turn to pg 5 during his tour of Loosing Pacheykhani on 05 October Apart from the thrust to- turn to pg 4 EXTENDED FOR TWO MORE DAYS CHUNGTHANG BIDS EMOTIONAL ON POPULAR DEMAND FAREWELL TO ASSAM RIFLES Exhibition-cum- On behalf of Mohanlal a NOW REPORT Sale on till 8th CHUNGTHANG, 05 Oct: The Madhawjee Jewellers, sub-division of Chungthang October Kolkata, we would like to witnessed a sombre and emotional event today as it bid fare- take this opportunity to well to the first batch of one invite you to an exhibition company of 30 Assam Rifles troops from Sikkim. After 34 of gold and diamond years of service in the State, Assam Rifles are being com- jewellery in your town. pletely moved out from the Mohanlal Venue: Hotel Tibet Lobby state, and North Sikkim in par- Date: 4th, 5th & 6th, ticular, will feel their absence. Madhawjee 7th & 8th October turn to pg 5 Jewellers 2; NOW!; 06 October, 2004 ED-SPACE Reservation ameliorates NOW! discrimination FIRST WITH THE NEWS rof. Nav R Kanel lacks cation and kept that within their nied the equal protection of the Alcoholism Ignored the basic and prelimi- circle whereas, particularly laws.” In the USA, extension or Pnary knowledge of res- dalits and women, were barred liberal interpretation of this con- Of late, there has been so much written about drug abuse ervation. He is yet to under- from getting formal education stitutional provision has allowed in the State that the more pervasive problem of alcoholism stand the need of reservation in the name of caste hierarchy state governments to provide remains ignored. The media, when it overlooks the problem for the advancement of and religion. Even today, our affirmative action [American of alcoholism, is just reflecting the societal acceptance of marginalized groups or classes educational system restricts name for reservation] plan for this disease which is no longer even looked at as a problem. of society.Prof Kanel’s article opportunities for many poor, women and black population in Few people are disturbed in Sikkim when a colleague turns [“Biased reservation system,” farmers living in rural areas, education, job and governmen- up regularly at office reeking of alcohol. The only response September 27, The Kathmandu unemployed, and low-paid tal contract since 1965 for amel- that an alcoholic evokes nowadays are snide remarks and Post] relates to the case filed working-class in cities and their iorating past and historical dis- jokes behind his back. There is no concern, or so it appears. by a group of students at the Su- Sikkim’s indifference towards this problem will weigh heavy children who could otherwise crimination against them by on its collective conscience one day. preme Court, challenging the obtain a better education. In white males. Many justify alcoholism with the argument that the decision of Tribhuvan Univer- cities, the poor cannot afford to Our constitutional provi- person is earning enough to indulge himself. Substance sity [TU] for reserving 45 per- obtain good, however costly, sion is more forthright and ag- abuse, because it starts at a much younger age is more cent seats of MBBS and BE education whereas in rural ar- gressive in favor of providing scandalous because of the petty crimes that the addicts programs for women, janajatis, eas good educational institu- special programs for women, invariably resort to to finance their addictions. While there and dalits.As stated in the arti- tions are not available even for children, aged or physically or is no denying the fact that drug abuse is a matter of cle, the petitioners have not those who can afford. mentally handicapped or for serious concern, alcoholism, because no one seems to opposed reservation per se, but Therefore, the so-called in- those classes who are economi- be taking it seriously is even more delibitating. Even if demanded that reservation cally or socially or education- one were to keep the emotions aside for once, the impact should not be provided from ally backward (Article 11.3). alcoholism has on the economy is delibitating enough to the existing quotas. These are the only criteria un- demand action. Most people turn alcoholics in what ELSEWHERE According to the petition- NEPAL der which special protection or should be the most productive years of their lives. ers, reservation can be allowed reservation can be provided Enslaved to the hard stuff, their faculties are compromised with arrangement of additional telligent or superior quality of- In India, reservation for and their work suffers as a result. Those who suggest seats. Their argument estab- fered by mostly Brahmans, scheduled caste and tribes is that alcohol boosts their creativity or energises them to lishes that they are not opposed Chhetris, Newars may not re- provided under Article 15 and work better are just peddling excuses to cover up for their to reservation as such. Their flect their greater efforts or 16 and has been aggressively weakness and we find refuge in these excuses to cover main concern is reduction of up for our vacuity towards the problem. We put much at even ability but just mere luck enforced since the promulga- risk with this indifference because alcoholism does not the existing quotas from the at being born in the upper and tion of the present constitution only affect the individual, but his entire family. While a open categories, which is a affluent urban family. in 1950. younger drug addict makes the elders of the family suffer technical issue rather than a In modern era, it is a consti- The Indian Supreme Court guilt pangs, an alcoholic ends up abusing all members stand against reservation. tutional duty of every demo- has approved reservation up to of the family. While the elder ones can just ignore the Prof Kanel argues that the cratic state to treat all its citizens 50% in educational institutions ranting of an alcoholic, the younger ones are scared system of reservation is dis- equally and provide equal op- and government services as forever by their experience. This is a social problem and crimination against more quali- portunities. However, equal op- within the purview of constitu- requires the community to step forward and get proactive fied persons. He further argues portunities make no sense if tional scheme, which does not in its battle against the problem. Sadly, in Sikkim, even with a strong statement that res- opportunities mean only for violate right to equality guar- the war-cry has not been sounded yet. ervation is harmful to the soci- those groups of people who are anteed under Article 14 of the ety and “reservation gives un- always able to grab them be- Indian Constitution. KEPT ON HOLD AT RONGLI BY BSNL due favor to less intelligent cause of their superiority in Dalits, who are addressed brains at the cost of better ones.” wealth, language and education. as scheduled castes by the In- am a regular reader of your line falling under 700 group [my Furthermore, to my knowl- It is obvious that obtaining dian Constitution, are the de- newspaper and through its I line falls under 900 group]. On edge, he has presented a wrong superiority in language is not a pressed and downtrodden sec- column of “Action Mail” I wish one occasion when I informed fact by stating that persons ap- sign of intelligence as it is tions of the Hindus who have to express my concern regard- the SDE about this fact, he pearing in the reserved category largely bestowed from birth. suffered massive exploitation ing the faulty telephone line broke a joke on me, finally with are also allowed to appear in the On the other hand, generally, and discrimination for hun- and delayed no one in the general category. As a woman superiority in education is dreds of years under social and customer care of middle to help candidate told me, she cannot linked with economic strength. religious grounds and thus re- BSNL, Sikkim. ACTIONMAIL me, I decided appear for the general category Therefore, a democratic consti- quire special protection and I am a cus- to approach the as she is appearing for the wom- tution not only guarantees help for the uplift of their edu- tomer of BSNLs landline under GM, Sikkim. But everytime I en’s seats.It is an obvious fact that equality before the law but also cational, social, economic, and Rongli Exchange. For the past call him [on phone] over his of- intelligence cannot just be de- equal protection of law to eve- political condition. one and half year or so I am try- fice, he does not receive the call. cided by the present system of ryone. Equality before the law They have been popularly ing to call a destination in Orissa Lastly I once again appeal measuring merit of students is a negative right, which ad- known for centuries as but everytime I call, the call the authorities of BSNL, through scores on paper-and- vocates against any preferential untouchables. Most of them are fails. I made several complaints Sikkim through NOW! To pencil tests. This measure is fun- treatment to individual or group forced to engage in the so- to the SDE concerned and sev- kindly solve this problem of damentally unfair and wrong. In- against others, whereas equal called low-paid manual jobs for eral other telecom authorities mine, to prove your claim of telligence is an inner capacity that protection of law is a positive pleasing others. Some are even but everytime I make a com- “Total Solution of Communi- opens up and flourishes when right, which provides much forced to do menial and dirty plaint they cite the fault of the cation” for our state. provided with the right environ- more room for justifying pref- jobs like manually tanning and destination I am calling, Roshan Poudyal, ment and opportunities. Upper erences to help eliminate his- skinning leather, sweeping whereas the fact is that it is pos- Dalapchand, Rongli, East class people, who enjoy greater torical, past and present dis- streets, scavenging, removing sible to call over there from the Sikkim opportunities in education, crimination and exploitation dead animals, cleaning of sew- write NOW! should not be placed at the same based on caste, color, race, re- erage, etc. level with women and downtrod- ligion, sex or national origin. Women, except for dalits, If you feel strongly about something that has been reported in NOW! or have an opinion on some recent development, then share it with a wider audience. While den classes while measuring ca- This entire theory of equality is belonging to other castes and the LETTERS section will carry responses to articles and news carried in NOW!, pacity and intelligence. protected in Nepal under Arti- communities may not have ACTION MAIL is about complaints and grievances. Wherever possible, NOW! In our society, education cle 11 of the Constitution of faced similar harsh discrimina- shall also search out a response to the Action Mail. If not, then at least a com- was limited to upper caste/class Nepal 1990. tion and exploitation, however plaint would have been filed in the public domain. Personal attacks on individu- males for hundreds of years. This broad concept of right they were denied equal oppor- als and inflammatory letters will, however, not be entertained. The letters may also be edited for length and language. Anonymous letters are discouraged. For generations, some [espe- to equality is similar to the Four- tunities in socioeconomic, edu- The name of the writer will however be withheld on request. cially we Brahmans and teen Amendments to the Ameri- cational, and political sectors. send your mails to: NOW!, Gairi Gaon, Tadong - 737 102, Chhetris] have given utmost can Constitution, which de- Women number more than half East Sikkim or email us at [email protected] priority and importance to edu- clares that “no one shall be de- turn to pg 7 RAJDHANI 06 October, 2004; NOW! 3 Minister inaugurates Eastern Regional States RDDL meet rated sikkimveterinary.org, the SAGAR CHHETRI official website of the depart- GANGTOK, 05 Oct: Minis- ment. The website features con- ter for Animal Husbandry, tent in Nepali on fodder, live- Livestock, Fisheries and Vet- stock and disease control. It also erinary Service, Kalawati has detailed information on vari- Subba, today inaugurated the ous administrative wings such two-day Eastern Regional as cattle, fodder, investigation States RDDL meeting here at and statistics, extension and Hotel Tashi Delek. training, veterinary councils, The participating states are boards and other related features West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, of the department. Jharkhand, Andaman and In her address Ms. Subba Nicobar and Sikkim. emphasized the importance of The agenda for the RDDL the meeting and stated that meeting includes - presentation this type of meeting, inter- of the 2nd quarterly report by action and exchange of views Eastern regional states, submis- would definitely help our sci- all the respected delegates to sion of quarterly disease report entists and veterinarians to up- keep a constant touch and in- to regional disease diagnostic date their knowledge in terms teraction with our state. I would laboratory, Kolkata, awareness of disease diagnosis, its preven- also like to request RDDL to programmes organized at farm- tion, control and eventually in provide time-to-time capacity ers level, sending of samples to eradicating the same from the development programme for the RDDL, Kolkata, training of state and the region as a whole. our officers and staff,” she said. veterinarians and para “The department of Animal The inaugural session con- veterinarians and problem of Husbandry has been playing a cluded with a vote of thanks by state disease diagnostic labo- pivotal role in the upliftment of the Director, AH. The techni- ratory. rural social economic status of cal session started soon after The Minister also inaugu- the state. I would like to request the inaugural session.

Festival season discounts hit banks too Tadong Senior Secondary School SBI announces slashed interest rates on APPEAL 50 years of existence for any institution is a tremen- loans; to hold Grand Loan Mela dous achievement in itself. Such an achievement on the part of an educational institute is indeed a glorius Personal loans that have an years. “SBI has been able to a NOW REPORT moment in which the whole society shoul rejoice along existing interest rate of 12.75 achieve what it has because of with the School. Such a triumphant moment of rejoic- GANGTOK, 05 Oct: For the will also be cut short to 11%. the focused attention given to ing is just a month away for all those who are directly first time in the history of re- “SBI is proving itself as the personal banking loans such as or indirectly associated with Tadong Senior Secondary tail banking loans, the rate of biggest retail bankers in the housing loan, car loan, personal School. interest will be the lowest dur- country by giving high prior- loan, education loan, mortgage 50 years of existence marks a proud moment and we ing this festive season, or so ity focus on retail banking to loan etc,” adds Mr. Chettri. have therefore decided to celebrate the Golden Jubi- claims Gopal Chettri, AGM, reach all sections of the peo- The Personal Advances lee from 8th to 10 November in a befitting manner. SBI, Gangtok Branch. ple. Most banks are coming up Cell functioning from Cintury In this connection, I appeal to all the ex-students of The bank is holding a Grand with incentives to attract cus- Building for the last two years Tadong Senior Secondary School to come forward and Loan Mela at Cintury Building, tomers and that is why we at has endeavored to provide cooperate with us in making it a grand success. Your National Highway, from 10-20 SBI decided to give our cus- quick and efficient processing help in any form is highly solicited. October. The Mela, say the bank tomers just what they need and of such loans. This Centre is Interested persons may contact the Principal in per- officials, is being held to grant at the right time. Earlier we manned by specialists for each son or over the phone. Ph: 231175 [o]; 98320-41461 various concessions in the per- were focusing on targeted type of loan. The growth in car sonal loan segment. groups but this time we have loans achieved by this centre For housing loan scheme the decided to give loans to eve- has been one of the highest in existing [floating] rate is 7.50% rybody,” stated Gopal Chhetri, the country,” he states. DTH (DIRECT TO HOME) to 8.25%. This rate after conces- AGM, SBI, Gangtok. Participating at the Grand ONLY ONE TIME LOW INVESTMENT sion [floating] will be reduced SBI is also considered the Loan Mela will be Maruti NO MONTHLY FEES to 7.25% [5 to 20 years tenure]. leader in retail banking in the dealer, Furniture and Kitchen NO RECURRING EXPENSES The car loan scheme [re- state of Sikkim and its Gangtok equipment dealers like Passion 30 POPULAR TV CHANNELS payable within 3 years] that has branch has achieved the high- India, Rajiv Electronics and 20 RADIO STATIONS [IN TV SETS] an existing rate of 9.25% will est growth in this segment in the property dealers like, Uttarayan MINI SIZE SATELLITE DISH be reduced to 8.00% and [be- Bengal Circle for the past three from Siliguri. EASY TO INSTALL [WITH REMOTE tween 3 to 7 years] which has CONTROL] an existing rate of 9.75% will be reduced to 8.50%. 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BIRENDRA SHANDILYA a NOW REPORT of the best Masters of the World Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche In 1959 Rinpoche traveled EAST KHAMDONG, 05 Oct: MIRIK, 05October: The 17th and the process of preserving was the reincarnation of Zhalye to Darjeeling via Nepal and A team of Green Action Com- Karmapa described his visit to his body will serve as a great Tsampa Rinpoche of the Karma then to Rumtek in Sikkim mittee, an NGO of East Mirik as part of his duty to pay inspiration to his followers Kagyu lineage and had his seat which had by then become the Khamdong recently visited the respects to one of his teachers along with being a great help in the western Tibetan region Head Quarters of the 16th holy site of ‘Ne-Vek’. Situated Kyabje Bokar Rinpoche. to his reincarnations.” of Ngari. In 1938 Tsampa Karmapa. After having com- at an altitude of 5510 ft, ‘Ne-Vek’ “I feel great peace here and The process of embalm- Rinpoche passed away. Bokar pleted 2 rounds of retreat each literally means holy destination. also feel blessed to attend the ment and enshrinement accord- Rinpoche was born on October consisting of three years and A press release informs that final days of the rituals for the ing to Vajrayana Buddism is a 15, 1940. When he was four three months in 1966 and 1974 the team comprising of DN fulfillment of Bokar Rinpoche’s complex process and is usually year old he was identified as the he was appointed the Retreat Sharma, HPS Bharadwaj, DN wishes,” said the Karmapa, observed for reincarnate lamas. reincarnation of the previous Master at Rumtek in 1978. Bastakoti and TP Bastakoti Orgyen Trinley Dorje today. Followers, particularly Rinpoche based on the predic- In 1984 the Rinpoche founded along with NM Poudyal and CL Incidentally the Bokar monks of the Bokar Rinpoche’s tion letter. He was thus en- his seat monastery in 1984 in Mirik Adhikari of Chokim undertook Rinpoche passed into the repose monastery claim that there have throned in the Bokar Monastery called the Bokar Ngedon Chokhor the difficult walk and explored of the dharmadhatu on 17 Au- been many a miraculous sign in Tibet, near Mount Kailash. Ling and in 1986 he established a ‘Ne-vak’, a long cave of about gust 2004, and henceforth will since the passing of the Great When Bokar Rinpoche was retreat center for the practice of 90 feet in length and located be embalmed and enshrined in Master and they are eagerly 13 years old he traveled to Kalachakra. amidst natural beauty. Legend a chorten as per the traditions of awaiting for his reincarnation. Tsurpu Monastery, the seat of In 1992 he traveled to goes that a Budhhist monk es- the Vakrayan Buddhism. Signs like the rainbow in dif- the Karmapa to continue his Tsurpu Monastery to attend the caped through the cave and Ani Choden, a nun who ferent shapes have been seen in studies and training. In 1959 he enthronement ceremonies of reached Mainam in the south. was close to the Bokar different parts including received full monastic ordina- the present 17th Karmapa. The release adds that the team confirmed the spot as an ideal spot for tourism and CM does the walk for Loosing -Pacheykhani too At Damilakha Primary Khadi Commission. Mr. right in the heart of Loosing- hopes that the Tourism depart- Contd from pg 1 ment will take initiative to ex- School, a similar demand was Chamling also visited a paper Pacheykhani, provided a plore it further for the develop- bridge as the children of the raised. It was informed that the mill at Saramsa. Apart from glimpse of the beauty and se- ment of tourism in the area. nearby school had to face great school, on an area of 0.38 hec- this, land was directed to be renity that pervades Sikkim. difficulty in reaching their school, tares had to pay Rs. 15,000 a acquired at Chotta Singtam The dried up lake is surrounded the Kadamtam Primary School. year as annual lease for the which could be used for the by an army of pine trees and Maid servant dies Incidentally, a landslide had playground. Here too, the CM setting up of some industry. one almost stumbles upon it washed away the previous bridge. suggested searching for an al- The major purpose of the after a stroll through the jun- a NOW REPORT At Kadamtam, while ad- ternative site for a 6-roomed tour was, of course, tourism gles. Mr. Chamling kept his RANGPO, 05 Oct: A 14-year- dressing the villagers, Mr. school building. A complaint promotion and inspection of options open as to what sort of old girl of Kokrajhar, Assam, was Chamling promised the imme- was also made to the CM re- potential tourism spots which tourist facility could be set up found unconscious here early in diate carpeting of the existing garding the poor quality of the could further be developed and there, though Mr. Shrivastava the morning of 04 October. Pakyong-Bhusuk mud road school uniforms. It was promoted. Saramsa Garden says a camping site would be She was lying in the kitchen which would also serve as an Karthok Primary School next. came in for a major boost with appropriate as it was close to a of the house where she had been alternative route to Gangtok. A On the rural connectivity a water pump for filtering the trekking route. working as a maidservant. She sum of Rs. 1 crore has also been tour, the last stop was water at the existing swimming At Dikling Kartok, Mr. was immediately rushed to the sanctioned for the same. Rorathang where Mr. Chamling pool there, fencing of the gar- Chamling directed the immedi- Singtam District hospital where Further along the way, Mr. promised the people that their den at a tentative cost of Rs. 5 ate acquisition of land - about she died. The police suspect that Chamling visited the area would soon develop into lakhs and the construction of a 77 acres - for the construction she had consumed pesticides Namcheybong High School. To a ‘Deorali’. children’s swimming pool. of a helipad. Some potential and committed suicide. the demands of a playground “I have heard of your prob- The Tirpai Viewpoint is sites, where village tourism The post mortem was con- made by the school authorities lems and demands and I prom- also to be provided with suit- could be developed, were also ducted at Singtam hospital. Her at the site, Mr. Chamling rea- ise that any proposal with poten- able infrastructure to attract brought to the notice of Mr. guardians are expected to arrive soned that it would be better to tial will be given immediate at- tourists. A visit to Bojey Tar, Chamling by the area MLA. from Kokrajhar, Assam to cre- look for an alternative site where tention and sanction,” he prom- mate her. However the case is both the school as well as a play- ised the people here who had still under investigation. ground could be constructed. gathered in large numbers to ASDA holds meeting at Mangan greet the CM who passed their “The association has al- ST a NOW REPORT 1 DUSHERA OPEN VOLLEYBALL way at around 7 in the evening. ways given a helping hand to On the industrial front, Mr. MANGAN, 05 Oct: The All all the government drivers and CHAMPIONSHIP, JORETHANG 2004 Chamling visited the Hand- Sikkim Drivers Association tries to help them with their Interested teams may kindly contact the following made Industrial Centre at Aho [Govt] held a general meeting problems, but drivers should Yangtam where he suggested with ASDA [Gangtok] execu- also be serious about their duty phone numbers for full details:- the repair and renovation of the 1. 9434144160- Tashi Dadul, D.E. Power tive body at Community Hall, and not get involved in poli- structure. The Industries Secre- Mangan on 04 October. tics,” he told them. [President]- Jorethang tary, Alok Shrivastava informs The meeting was chaired by Mr. Rai also addressed the 2. 9434339333- P.N. Paljor, J.E. PWD [Gen. that a fund of Rs. 22 lakhs has the ASDA president gathering and pointed out the Secretary]- Jorethang been suggested by the CM Chakrabarty Rai, vice-presi- various initiatives taken by the 3. 9434184093- Rajen Pradhan, A.E. Power [Jt. which would be matched with dent Ashok Chettri, general association for the benefit of an equal amount by the Central Secretary]- Jorethang secretaries, Sangay Zangpo and the drivers. During the course 4. 9434186261- Pawan Rai [Jt. Secretary]- Karma Bhutia. Also present of the meeting, the new execu- Gangtok Upto were other members of the as- tive body for the Association’s sociation as well as govt. driv- North district body was formed LAST DATE OF ENTRY- 7 October 2004 OFF ers of North district. and the old one dissolved. COMMENCEMENT OF TOURNAMENT- 30% Mr. Zangpo, addressing the The new functionaries are 10 October 2004 on drivers said that ASDA of Naktang Bhutia [advisor], ATTRACTIVE & HANDSOME CASH PRIZES TO BE WON Reebok Gangtok had been working for Karma Gyatso [convenor], HL Shoes the cause of MR drivers and Manger [vice-convenor], PN Paljor had also given an application Rinchen Lepcha [secretary, ad- Gen. Secretary REEBOK SHOWROOM to the Chief Minister for regu- ministration], Tseten Bhutia Below Bank of Baroda larization of the service of old [treasurer], Topden Lepcha and Sports & Games Dev. Authority of Jorethang MG Road, Gangtok MR drivers. Karma Thinlay [social secretary]. NEWSSCAN 06 October, 2004; NOW! 5 Lepcha organisation holds Chungthang bids emotional farewell... Army had come to the region workshop for development of Contd from pg 1 in the 1960’s when Sikkim was People from all walks of life an independent country. The Lepcha language including the Panchayats, monks, Gorkha regiment was the first traders and government employ- one to come here, followed by pressed his dismay over the sub- shop for the Lepcha teachers of DEEPAK SHARMA ees gathered at Pegong, the head the Madras Regiment. Then dued participation in extra cur- South and West Districts at quarters of the Assam Rifles and came the 17th Assam Rifles MANGAN, 05 Oct: Mayal ricular activities by the North Namchi and North and East at offered khadas and applied tika which served in the region from Mutanchi Aring Tarnot Sikkim schools, which was wit- Gangtok shortly. He requested on the leader of the company 1963-64 to 1995. Prongzom, a Lepcha organiza- nessed during Independence Day the teachers to impart knowledge Subedar NB Rana and Subedar This heralded a period of tion of North Sikkim organized celebrations recently. about their community to the Dinesh Sharma as well as to all good relations between the ci- a workshop on literacy develop- He reminded the gathered younger generation, so that iden- members of the company. vilians and the army. The serv- ment for Lepcha language here people that to believe that the tity of Lepchas was kept alive. The farewell was attended by ice provided was so impressive at the Community Hall on 03 Namsoong Festival at The same day, a new execu- Col. Sanjay Kapoor, Comman- that the Chogyal conferred on October. The workshop was Namprikdang was held only for tive body of MMATP [N] led dant 30 Assam Rifles, officers, the 17 Assam Rifles the title of sponsored by SSA [N], HRD the people of Dzongu was a by OT Lepcha as its President JCOs and all soldiers of the regi- “Seventeenth, The Supreme” Department under Research Su- misconception. The festival, he was also formed. Other new ment. The public representatives and gifted 46 acres of prime pervision & Cohort Studies. stressed, belongs to all Lepchas members include Tempa were Lendup Lepcha, president land at Rangma Range to the Sonam Lepcha, Dy. Director, and urged them to join the fes- Lepcha [Vice-President], Chungthang Gram Panchayat, Unit. The 17 Assam Rifles HRD in his address said that tivities. Chungtuk Lepcha [Gen. Secre- members of Panchayats and ex- moved out of Sikkim in 1995 Lepcha language teachers should NT Tamsang, AEO, HRD tary], Sherab Palden [Treas- Panchayats, retired employees, and the 30 Assam Rifles took keep themselves better informed informed that the Department urer] and Namdul Lepchal monks and others. over the role of the true friends on their literature. He also ex- was going to organize a work- [Chief Convenor]. Mr. Lendup thanked the of the hill people. officers and jawans of the As- From day one they provided South-West drivers deny media reports on discussions sam Rifles for their selfless all necessary assistance to the service to the people of North people right from medical care, Sikkim and the Chungthang rescue and relief operations, against Motor Vehicles officials Sub-division. He offered the high quality education to the tives of drivers associations various ‘chandas’ being col- PURAN TAMANG best wishes of the people of local children at affordable price from Siliguri, Kalimpong and lected illegally on the roadsides Sikkim and especially of the and assistance during social, re- NAMCHI, 05 Oct: South-West Darjeeling with many places in WB. north to all the soldiers. ligious, sporting events. So Taxi Drivers Association presi- from Sikkim also and interac- Also discussed at the meet- The 30 Assam Rifles is to much so that without the Assam dent, Arjun Rai, today con- tion between them was the ing was better co-operation participate in Active CI Role in Rifles no big programme could demned the news item pub- main focus of the programme. among the various driver’s as- Manipur and the entire regi- be organized in the region. lished in local Nepali daily from The published news was to- sociations and it was resolved ment is expected to leave So it is no wonder that their Gangtok on 04 October which tally baseless, Mr. Rai said while that they would help each other Sikkim by the end of this year. departure is bringing over- reported that a recent Associa- claiming that the said topic was whenever required. The first batch of the Indian whelming emotions to the fore. tion meeting accused the Motor not discussed in the meeting. Vehicles department of issuing The only matters discussed TRAINING OPPORTUNITY driving licences to underage in the meeting were the various drivers after taking bribes. problems being faced by the North East Council Mr Rai said the meeting Sikkim vehicles plying on the Government of Sikkim was attended by the representa- West Bengal line, especialy the & Development Planning, Economic Reforms & NEC Affairs Department Kpg’s Indigenous Lepchas to hold Government of Sikkim protest rally for language ORGANISING dent of Akhil Bharatiya Advasi Contd from pg 1 FREE Vikas Parishad, West Bengal to until 1911 and yet no one is lis- participate in the rally. 1 Year Training Programme in Service Industry Management tening to us,” Mr. Tamsang said. “We will submit requisitions ELIGIBILITY: “A huge gathering of to the dignitaries present and also Graduate Boys and Girls those below 26 years of age with good communication Lepchas will participate in this to the sub-divisional officer. This skills in English Language, basic knowledge of Computer and are willing to join the protest rally,” Mr. Tamsang in- will be followed by submissions fastest growing Service INdustry may apply. formed. This will be the fourth to all the relevant authorities in rally organized to press for the Darjeeling, Kolkata, New Delhi same demand. and the United Nations Tribal Or- TRAINING: The Association has also ganization in Switzerland,” Mr. Selected candidates will undergo 1 Year training at ITFT - Chandigarh is sponsored requested Kunwar Singh, Tamsang added. by NEC, Government of India. Chairman of the Scheduled At present, all that goes by Tribes Commission, Govern- way of Lepcha language edu- REGISTRATION: ment of India, D. Rabindra cation in Kalimpong are thirty Naik, former member of the Lepcha night schools being run Register yourself with your latest bio-data, passport size photograph and attested National Commission for by volunteers in the Lepcha vil- copies of Class X Pass/ Date of Birth and Graduation Certificate to Shri Sonam Y. SC&ST and Birsa Tirkey, Presi- lages here. Lepcha, Joint Secretary-II or Mrs. Norzing Tsering, Under Secretary-I of Develop- ment Planning, Economic Reforms and NEC Affairs Department, Tashiling Secre- TIBETAN OPERA tariat (3rd Floor). Government of Sikkim before 16th October, 2004. THe date of selection shall be initimated at the time of presentation of application to the fol- This is to inform all that Kalimpong lowing officers. Opera Association will perform ‘Nangsa Wobhum’ opear at Thumi FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 1. Joint Secretary (II) 2. Under Secretary I, Sambhota Tibetan School, Sichey Development Planning, Economic ReformsDevelopment Planning, Economic Reforms Busty, on 9th October, 2004, from 9 & NEC Affairs Department, & NEC Affairs Department, A.M. onwards. Government of Sikkim Government of Sikkim All are cordially invited for the show. Gangtok Gangtok Phone No: 229343 Tibetan Welfare Office, Gangtok (Office: Tashiling Secretarat, 3rd Floor) ph: 202767 Release Order No: 226/IPR/0405 Date: 30/9/04 6; NOW!; 06 October, 2004 ELSEWHERE NOBEL PHYSICS WINNERS EXPLAIN TINY MATTER STOCKHOLM, 05 Oct: US Nobel jury said. smallest pieces of matter - the dark matter that seems to domi- Model of Particle Physics, which scientists David J Gross, H “The discovery which is quarks,” the jury said. nate space. describes the smallest objects in David Politzer and Frank awarded this year’s Nobel Prize By an elegant mathematical Their work is an important nature and how they interact. Wilczek on Tuesday won the is of decisive importance for formula, the laureates have ena- step in scientists’ attempts to The model builds on Albert 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics our understanding of how the bled science to finally dream provide a unified description of Einstein’s theory of relativity for developing a theory that theory of one of nature’s fun- about finding explanations for all forces of nature — “a theory and quantum mechanics, and explains quarks, nature’s ti- damental forces works, the some of nature’s greatest enig- for everything”. the laureates are credited with niest building blocks, the force that ties together the mas of the cosmos, such as the Science’s current best shot at having found the last remain- such a theory is the Standard ing piece of the puzzle. Bank strike? 6-month notice a must NEW DELHI, 05 Oct: In or- tember 30, 2004. under the bannner of United der to check frequent strikes by The government had de- Forum of Bank Unions. bank employees, the govern- clared services in this industry Over 10 lakh public sector ment on Tuesday extended the as public utility for six months bank employees and officers period of public utility status of from March 30, 2004, an offi- participated in the protest Advertise in the leading newspaper in the East banking services and made it cial release said. against the ‘delay’ in wage re- The Telegraph. mandatory for workers to give The employees will have to vision, paralysing financial sec- Book your space for the Festival season special six months notice before pro- give six weeks notice in tor operations across the coun- scheme advertisement rates. We also take ceeding on strike. adavance to start conciliatory try and had threatened to go on advertisement queries for Sikkim’s leading local The labour ministry in a proceedings. a two-day strike on October 5 English daily NOW! and Nepali daily notification issued here said the “During the conciliatory and 6, which they later deferred. Aaja Ko Sikkim services of the banking indus- proceedings and seven days af- The unions - AIBEA, try have been declared public ter their completion, the em- AIBOC, NCBE, AIBOA, BEFI, Contact: Ziggy Infomedia utility under the Industrial Dis- ployees can not go on strike,” INBEA, INBOC, NOBW and Head Office: Upper Sichey, Gangtok, East Sikkim putes Act for another six the release added. NOBO - had claimed that strike months with effect from Sep- The move comes on the was complete and banking op- Corporate Office: Yama House, MG Marg, back of one-day strike observed erations to the tune of Rs 50,000 Gangtok, Sikkim by bank unions on August 24, crore were hit. Ph. Nos. 286006 (0) /284551 (R) 9832031929 NOW! email: [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS CPI-M rejects Flat and Godown for Anthyesthi Kriya Rent at Geeta-Laxmi Cong suggestion for The Anthyesthi Kriya of late Mani Kamal Pradhan [Rtd. Bldg. 31-A National High- P.P.O., Agrl. Deptt.] who left for his heavenly abode on 23 way, near Krishi Bhawan, public debate September 2004 falls on 5 October 2004 [Tuesday]. Parking Space available. KOLKATA, 05 Oct: The CPI- cast their votes, CPI-M state All friends, well wishers and relatives are requested to Flat suitable for office. join us for offering prayers for the departed soul at our resi- M rejected the suggestion of secretary Anil Biswas said that Area - Approx 2200 sq. ft. dence at Tokal Bermoik Post Office, Tokal Bermoik, South Contact: 281772, AICC general secretary Salman elections were always held in a Sikkim. 9832033785 Khurshid for a public debate on free and fair manner here. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the state of democracy and law “The people know the char- who joined us for the funeral and offered us their help during FOR RENT and order in West Bengal say- acter of the Congress,” he said. our hour of bereavement. Available at prime location ing that the people knew the On the AICC leaders state- Bishnu Kumari Pradhan [wife], Mala- Anup Chettri [chori- in 6th Mile, Tadong, NH character of the Congress. ment that 11,000 people had juwai], Milan-Ranjana Pradhan & Jiwan-Jyoti Pradhan [chora- Way, Gangtok. Ideal for Reacting to Khurshid’s al- died in political violence in the buhari], Manoj, Kalyan,Sanjay, Roshan & Ujjal [son], Sangita shops + residential pur- legation at a press conference state during the past 27 years [daughter] & all family members. Ph: 9434169555, 233471 pose with parking facility. that there was subversion of of left front rule, Biswas won- Contact: 270830, democracy in West Bengal with dered whether Congress had so 9832079033, 9434188068 registered voters not allowed to many workers in the state. Anthyesthi Kriya The Anthyesthi Kriya of late Mani Kumar WANTED Darjee who died on 28 September 2004 1. A Computer Instruc- falls on 9 October 2004. tor [must have knowledge Ghewa All friends, well wishers and relatives are of JAVA, HTML, C++ & VB] The 21st Day Ghewa of late Gyaltsen requested to join us for offering prayers 2. Marketing Executive Sherpa (Amin Babu) near Helipad, Lower for the departed soul at our residence at Burtuk, who passed away on 21st Septem- for CITE Computers, Namphok-Mengli, South Sikkim. ber, 2004, falls on the 11th of October, 2004. Soreng. We would also like to take this opportu- Interested candidate All relatives, friends and well-wishers are nity to thank all who joined us for the fu- please contact: Milan Rai requested to join us in offering prayers for neral and offered us their help/contribu- @9832052668/ the departed soul on the said date at our resi- tion during his stay at hopital. 95353253687 or drop dence at Lower Burtuk. We also express our gratitude and thanks your application at to everyone who stood by us at the hour of our bereavement. Chabilal Darjee [borther] & all family members NOW!, Gairi Gaon, Mrs. Doma Sherpa [wife], Sunil Sherpa [son], Tadong Choden Sherpa [daughter] Hostel with excellent facilities Kutse Shegu available for Ladies/Gents[students The 49th day Kutse Shegu of late Thendup & working persons]. Interested Anthyesthi Kriya Tshering Bhutia resident of Sumik Lingzay (staff person -contact: 94340 17811: st Near Maskey Petrol Pump, MP The Anthyesthi Kriya of Late SB Dutraj who left for his heav- of IT & ST Rangpo) who passed away on the 21 th Golai, Lower Tadong. enly abode on 26 September 2004 falls on 5 October 2004. of August 2004 falls on the 8 of October 2004. All relatives, friends and well wishers are requested to join All relatives, friends and well wishers are re- us in offering prayers for the departed soul on the above date at quested to join us for offering prayers for the de- If You Have Ration our residence below Tadong Check Post, near Govt. College. parted soul at our residence at Tatangchen, Card/Voter I Card - We would also like to thank all those who supported us Gangtok, East Sikkim. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those Earn Rs.10,000/- with their presence and sympathy during the hour of our bereavement. who extended their help during the time of our bereavement. Contact – Sunil Ph # Sons: Jubak, Devendra, Ameet Dutraj [SBI] Chuzing Bhutia (Father), Tshering Ongmu (mother), 94342 03731, 98323 And all members of the family. Dawa Rinzing & Sonam Topgay (brothers), Tashi Ongmu and 26609. Ph: 03592 - 231718; 9434103275 Yeshay Ongmu (sisters). Ph- 9832034827/9832070375. NEWSCAN 06 October, 2004; NOW! 7 KARMAPA ADDRESSES HIS FOLLOWERS AT MIRIK, CALLS ON THEM TO KEEP THE FAITH ALIVE

a NOW REPORT MIRIK, 05 Oct: Religious fer- I may be the Karmapa, but the religion vour continued to run high in this lake hill station of Darjeeling for is even bigger than me: Orgyen Trinley the second day as the devout from all over started pouring in from the early hours of the morn- RUMTEK’S YOUNG MONKS GET A SPECIAL ing. Karmapa’s followers from AUDIENCE WITH THE KARMAPA Sikkim packed into Command- ers as early as 3 AM in the morn- Karmapa delivered to his fol- ing to seek an audience with the lowers before the “wang” cer- boy-monk, Orgyen Trinley emony and the public initiation Dorje, who arrived here yester- of Chenrezi empowerment day for the 49th Day Kutse more than bore out the faith his Shegu prayers of one of his prin- followers have in him. cipal teacher, Bokar Rinpoche. Speaking with a maturity Although the occasion was much beyond his 19 years of age, solemn, the sheer devotional the Karmapa today said that al- rapture that the Karmapa though he may be the Karmapa, evokes among his followers the religion was still bigger and He further expressed hope the young monks of the mon- WAITING FOR THE was infectious as more than more important than him. This, that he would make it to Sikkim astery who were brought to KARMAPA: Young monks 14,000 followers crowded the perhaps was a subtle hint to the soon and admitted that he was Mirik today in three bus-loads. wait outside Bagdogra Air Ter- minus on Tuesday and the de- Monastery grounds to catch a people not to segregate into camps confident that the Sikkimese Although most senior vout line up the path to Mirik glimpse of the 17th reincarna- over the reincarnation controversy people would do their best to monks have already visited the Gumba later the same day tion of the Karmapa who shares at the cost of the Faith. help materialise this hope. Karmapa at Sidhbari in a close relationship with The Karmapa also thanked If the mood among his fol- Himachal Pradesh, the younger to return tomorrow, Wednes- Sikkim. The spontaneous the Government of India for lowers was joyous and emo- ones, even though they are no- day. Before he leaves Mirik for chants of “Karmapa Khenno” making it possible for him to tional, monks from his seat of vitiates at his monastery, had not Bagdogra at noon, the Karmapa that rolled off the lips of the attend the “wish fulfilment” power in exile, the Rumtek met him in person as yet. Today, will be at the retreat centre of gathered people rose to a cre- prayers for his departed teacher, Monastery, was ecstatic. What even this wish was fulfilled. Bokar Rinpoche and offer scendo each time the Karmapa Bokar Rinpoche and also ap- made the occasion even more The Karmapa is scheduled prayers there. passed through them today. preciated the presence of so special was the special audi- In the short address that the many of his devotees at Mirik. ence and blessings received by “EMPLOYMENT NOTICE” State Tuberculosis Control Society invites applica- tions from local candidates to fill up the post of Medi- Reservation ameliorates discrimination cal Officer at State TB Cell on contractual basis for coming a priority and thrust of serve a fair chance to improve Contd from pg 2 a period of one year intially subject to renewal every many states and institutions for their life and prove their capac- year depending on the performance: the population whereas they are bringing every section/group of ity and intelligence. Once op- 1. Education qualification required - MBBS from rec- highly under represented in society into the mainstream. portunity is given for admission, ognised University. public life. The present imbal- Reservation is a tested and suc- the person admitted from the ance cannot be ratified if some cessful policy all over the world reserved category also has to 2. The post carries consolidated emolument of Rs. drastic measures are not initi- for addressing past and histori- compete with others. Surely, it 15,000/- per month. ated by the state. cal mistakes for the uplift of the might take time for them to 3. Performance will be given to candidates who has Even in the United Nations, suppressed classes. catch up with others, but it will experience for the post applied and conversant under representation of women It is unfortunate that we are not be impossible, as it has been with local customs and culture. has been taken up very seri- lagging far behind. Our country possible all over the world. 4. Written test will be held on 1st Nov., 2004 at State ously and a long-term policy belongs to everyone, and all de- courtesy: Kathmandu Post TB Cell, Bhanupath, Gangtok at 11:00 am. implementation is underway by 5. Date of viva-voce will be announced on 1st Nov. which 50 per cent jobs in UN BRILLIANT COACHING 2004 to the candidates who appears for the writ- will be occupied by women in Dreaming of scoring 80% and above? ten examination. THe decision of selection com- the near future. Diversity is be- THEN ENROL NOW mittee will be final. TO CONTACT For X - Mathematics/ Science [Fresh Batch Started from 6. Canidates with required qualification may apply NOW! DIAL Oct, 2004 with supporting documents and postal address For XII - Physics/ Chemistry [Fresh Batch from Feb, 2005] to State TB Officer, State TB Cell, Department of 271167 Feel the difference of teaching: Health & Family Welfare, Bhanupath, Gangtok. 9832369520 Contact along with guardian. Contact: Mr. Sunil Chaudhary sd/- Ph: 98323-21635, 200078 Addl. Director-cum-STO, 9832377555 Fees for X - Rs. 500 per subject State TB Cell, Deptt. of Health & FW, 9832368930 Near Arithang School Bhanupath, Gangtok 8; NOW!; 06 October, 2004 THEFINALONE SGC’s Norbu to represent NBU at Historytoday in 6th October 1683: 13 German families All-India inter-college meet arrive in present day his interest in TT came as a result Philadelphia ANAND OBEROI of his childhood being spent next 1866: 1st train robbery in US 1888: Born, Li Ta-chao GANGTOK, 05 Oct: Norbu to Paljor Stadium. Norbu’s rela- cofounder with Mao Tse-tung Sherpa, first year BA student of tives run the canteen next to the of Chinese Communist Party Sikkim Government College, Indoor Gym at the stadium. 1889: Thomas Edison Tadong will be the first person “Every day I used to go to the gym shows his 1st motion picture from the State to represent and see senior players playing the 1908: Austria annexes North Bengal University and game which developed the inter- Bosnia & Herzegovina the East Zone at the All India est of the game in me. I wanted to 1927: “Jazz Singer,” 1st Inter-College Table Tennis play like them, be as fast and el- movie with a sound track, premieres (NYC) Tournament being held at Tamil egant. I learnt by watching and 1928: Chiang Kai-Shek Nadu later this year. then started practicing regularly, becomes president of China Norbu qualified after he won that is why I guess I am winning 1939: Hitler announces he a gold medal at the North Ben- these tournaments. Also there is has no intention of war with gal University Open Table Ten- the support of the senior players Britain & France nis Tournament held at Siliguri as well as my PEI, Legden Bhutia 1949: Pres Truman signs on 14 -15 September. Norbu rep- that motivates me to go one step Mutual Defense Assistance resented SGC in the tournament further,” says Norbu. Act (for NATO) which was participated by about What is unique about Norbu 15 different colleges. Also rep- Norbu [right] with SGC’s Physical Education Instructor, Legden is that he plays many sports, resenting SGC was Avinash moment for our College that has Legden further informs football, cricket, basket ball and Lama who was the runner up. not seen many sports personali- that another student, Tenzing badminton to name a few. After his excellent perform- ties emerging from here. With Lepcha also from SGC has Apart from the early expo- ance he was selected to represent Norbu we have a hope,” states been selected to represent NBU sure it is his sheer training, dedi- North Bengal University at the Legden Bhutia, Physical Educa- at the East Zone Inter College cation and commitment to the East Zone Inter College Table tion Instructor, SGC, who had Football Tournament. sport that has led him where he Tennis Tournament held at also led Norbu at the East Zone While speaking to NOW! a is right now. Let’s hope he is Kolkata on 26- 28 September. tournament at Kolkota. shy 21 year old Norbu stated that able to take it one step further. Norbu was chosen on merit from about 25 college representatives. FLORIDA HURRICANE BLOWS AWAY JUNK EMAILS! “If Norbu performs like he LONDON, 05 Oct: Thanks to junk messages, including porn anti-spam firm Messagelabs, was is doing at the moment then he the number of hurricanes that and gambling pop-ups, after hur- quoted by the paper as saying. will definitely get a chance to have hit Florida, a large chunk ricanes named Charlie, Ivan and There are 35 billion emails Invogue:Invogue: a day and 85 per cent are spam. Near Josse & Josse get into the Indian squad. SGC of the world’s junk emails have Frances smashed the headquar- Jet Air Ways at present is heavily promoting been blown away. ters of some of giant email firms. After the hurricanes, that fell to Opp Gandhi Statue,, MGMG Marg,Marg, GangtokGangtok ph: 202210, 9434144100 top quality sports persons and According to ‘The Mirror’, “There has been a blip. 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