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SARIKAH ATREYA self by promising both options to Dzumsa system,” he said. and signature of the Karmapa is be- Along with the letter, Mr. GANGTOK, 04 May: The Con- the people. The SDF has also taken strong ing received by members of the Gyamtso also produced a stack of gress’ promise to the people of “How can the Congress prom- exceptions of the allegations made Bhutia-Lepcha community in mail, pamphlets and documents which is North District that the area would ise both autonomy for the district by the Congress that it was trying Mr. Gyatso contended. currently being circulated in the be turned into an autonomous dis- as well as Dzumsa for Chungthang? to dilute the rights of the people of He also produced the “fake” State, allegedly by the Opposition trict if voted into power has drawn The traditional Dzumsa is a cus- the State. seal, which was used to stamp the parties. According to him, the pam- flak from the ruling Demo- tomary law system. Autonomy and “I want to ask them how we are letter. Although he denied to reveal phlets and documents are intended cratic Front [SDF]. Dzumsa cannot go hand in hand,” doing that. I want them to come up how he managed to get the seal, Mr. at polarizing the voters against the Rajya Sabha MP and spokes- he said here today. with specific instances which sug- Gyamtso said that his endevour was SDF by stirring communal senti- person of the party, PT Gyamtso, The SDF has been of the opin- gest that SDF was diluting the to tell the people of the fake letter ments in the State. He, however, said here today that the Congress ion that the traditional Dzumsa sys- rights of the Sikkimese people. and be wary of the people who refused to name the party indulg- was misleading and confusing the tem, which is unique to North Unless they come up with substan- came collecting funds on the basis ing in this activity. people by giving contradictory Sikkim, would be diluted if the area tive evidence, they should stop ac- statements. is converted into an autonomous cusing the SDF,” he said. Pointing out a recent statement district. Mr. Gyamtso also produced a of SPCC [I] president Nar Bahadur “The Congress’ contention that letter which claims to be written by HONGHONG KONGKONG Bhandari promising autonomous autonomy will make the Dzumsa the 17th Karmapa seeking dona- District status for the North and system stronger is not practical. We tions for restoration of an ancient BAZAAR also a separate Dzumsa for firmly believe that North Sikkim monastery, Tana Thekchok Norbu Chungthang, Mr. Gyamtso said that should be left as a district, which Choe Ling. This letter, which alleg- Any Item Rs. 90 to Rs. 150 FIRST Gift Items, Crockery & Other TIME IN GNLF leaders don’t care for Cong candidate, Attractive Goods! SIKKIM it’s the Ghising ‘hukum’ that they follow HOTEL BAYUL, MG MARG, GANGTOK BIRENDRA S. DARJEELING, 04 May: The GNLF today launched its campaign trail with its first ever rally and public meeting for the forthcoming MP elections. The meet- ing was organized to make public their stand regarding support to the Congress and to make people aware of the reasons behind this unprecedented move given the fact that GNLF has boycotted the last two MP elections in the Darjeeling Hills on issues which still remain unresolved. Despite the expressed aim to inform the people of the reasons behind its current stand, the Darjeeling Branch Committee of the GNLF, the organizer of today’s fanfare, seemed quite a confused lot and could come up only with theo- ries to explain the Supremo Subhash Ghising’s decision. It was mainly the Gorkhaland dream that the leaders harped on. It appears that the exit polls had played a major role and the GNLF drew the conclusion that if the Congress managed to come to power at the Centre, Gorkhaland would also come a step closer. Though the GNLF has preferred to remain silent on the Gorkhaland demand till now, its leaders today blamed the NDA Government for not fulfilling the demand. “During the NDA rule, states like Uttaranchal, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh were created, nothing was done to create a separate state of Gorkhaland,” said Deepak Gurung, president of the Branch Committee. He also went on to state that only the Congress was sympathetic to the Gorkhaland cause since it was during the tenure of Late Rajiv Gandhi that the DGHC was formed. turn to pg 4 CMYK 2; NOW!; 05 May, 2004 ED-SPACE Chinamen Eat Snakes! -47- and to have things as he wished my sahib how she was fighting me NOW! y master considered them. In the beginning I was some- and for what reason. Sahib already FIRST WITH THE NEWS whether he should keep what afraid that, when I had paid knew her character and understood Mme on or choose some- the wages to the other servants, they that she was jealous of me not for Where There’s Smoke, There one else, but eventually he took pity might complain to my master that having got Nyima’s job. He did not on me, thinking that a boy without they had not received their full pay- want us to fight. He told Kanchi Should Be A Fine parents who had come to his house ment, but after all I found that they that she should vacate the room, as must be a relation of his from a pre- were not the people to say such Twan Yang needed it. So one day The government has finally cracked its whip on cigarettes. The pow- erful nicotine lobby has been snubbed and now cigarette compa- vious life. So he determined to obey things. I came to trust them com- she went away to another place, but nies can no longer attach glorious slogans like the possibility of fate and keep me on, God willing, pletely and my master fully trusted she continued to receive the full living life kingsize or the promises of belonging to an exclusive club. for the remainder of his life in his me, and so everything went well wages of Nyima every month as a Even the hoardings at the wholesalers cannot carry anything more adopted land, . He spoke seri- after all. pension, thirty-five rupees. than the name and picture of the product. The warning at these ously to me and said that I had to But whenever they saw me, For the first time in my life I now boards are now mandated to be even more strongly worded with be as honest and faithful and clean Nyima’s children called me names had a nice room of my own to pro- the option of “Tobacco causes Cancer,” or “Tobacco Kills.” Sale of as his old servant Nyima, and I and jeered at me, saying that Chi- tect me from heat and rain and to be cigarettes to minors is also banned now and the onus of proving promised that I would do my very namen eat snakes. The people on my home. Nice as the place was, that the buyer is not a minor lies with the seller. Cigarettes, every- best. The sahib said that he would the roof would laugh and believe however I was afraid to stay there one has known for a long time are potentially life-threatening habits fix my wages at twenty-five rupees these stories. I did not alone. People told me that the dead which, just because they have societal approval, are not as frowned monthly with an increase of two like to hear anything Nyima would come back in the night upon as addiction to other chemical substances. It is an addiction annas monthly up to thirty ru- of the kind, as I had as a spook, so I wanted someone to still and the amended Act tries to cover this loophole too. Smoking pees, as he used to give Nyima already heard it so keep me company. I thought of Mr. in closed public spaces is now banned. Only restaurants with a seat- in the first years. Trin Chen, who worked for ing capacity of more than thirty are allowed smoking spaces which From this time onward I my master in the office of the have to be segregated. This is obviously a device to make the ciga- was put completely in charge Royal Asiatic Society of rette smokers feel alienated and give them one more reason to quit. of the rooms and had to look Bengal. My master was gen- The main idea, although not overtly expressed, is to keep the after the other servants and eral secretary of the society minors safe from developing a nicotine habit. The ban on advertise- ments is thus thoughtful. Most smokers are faithful to their brands the books and the house in and I sometimes went there general and everything, like with his tiffin. There I had and advertisements have little effect on them. It is the younger minds Artist, filmmaker, keen photographer, columnist with that are influenced by the Marlboro Man, the Camel cartoon, the a mother of the house, as the international magazines... It’s hard to pin Twan Yang encountered Mr.Trin Chen Live Life King Size identities and get seduced by the smoke-screen sahib himself was an old man down. Born to a Chinese father and Tibetan mother, he whether he would like to stay which tries to promote nicotine even as it flashes a statutory warn- and could not be bothered grew up in Kalimpong and worked in Sikkim. NOW! with me without any house ing of it being dangerous. One might argue here that if cigarettes about details. I was given the serializes Twan Yang’s autobiography, Houseboy in India... rent. He accepted with great were indeed so harmful even for those in the vicinity of second- title of a butler. Every month pleasure, as he knew that this hand smoke, then why are cigarettes not banned altogether? Per- I had to receive from my master the often. I told Nyima’s son Dawa, place would be comfortable with its haps the cigarette lobby is still strong enough to delay that decision wages for all the servants, five in “Please do not say things like that,” clean air and pleasant breeze. He for some time, but if anyone is really serious about protecting mi- all, and some thirty rupees for but he was a bad boy and would came on a Sunday with his things nors from cigarettes, then one more amendment is required - one household expenses. These I would fight with me and repeat all kinds and we stayed nicely together and that bans the open display of cigarettes in any shop, even paan bring from my master’s office on of things in my hearing. I got so told each other all kinds of stories. shops. The idea is that the whole “cigarettes smoking is injurious to the first of the month after giving angry I nearly beat him, but he ran We were very friendly and every- health” concept has to slowly be made to mean “smoking is bad.” an account of my monthly expendi- away in time and called his mother thing went well. Now I could sleep That will be achieved by pushing the product out of sight and mak- ture. The sahib did not know any- and told her that I was beating him. without fear of spooks and was al- ing the whole process of buying one appear almost criminal. Then thing about his naukars, whether Then Nyima’s wife rushed toward together happy in my new little perhaps we will start recording a decline in the number of young they worked hard or not at all. He me to beat me, but I quickly ran house. converts the Cancer Stick wins everyday. only wanted to have the house clean down to my master’s room and told -to be continued CCRT - CREATING AWARENESS OF OUR HERITAGE lthough there are various conservation of natural and cultural courses available for VIEWPOINT heritage. The workshop also fo- Ateachers, the Centre for cuses on the study of simple tech- Resources & Training, New Delhi MANORATH DAHAL niques by which students can be offers a unique opportunity for dents to appreciate their natural and involved in looking after historical learning about our cultural and cultural heritage and create a sense of monuments and other natural and natural heritage. CCRT organizes a protection towards the environment. cultural property of the region. variety of in-service training pro- The accelerated pace of devel- It helps develop a practical plan grammes to enable teachers from opment in our country has brought of action that inspire students to different regions to share knowl- forth changes both in the physical undertake projects to conserve her- edge of their culture with others and environment and cultural patterns itage and become responsible citi- create a sense of appreciation for on an unprecedented scale. With the zens as well as develop an under- the diversity and richness of India’s result that familiar surroundings standing of possible solutions to lo- Spectator sport cultural heritage. These pro- and related cultural identities are cal conservation issues with respect grammes provide teachers an op- being lost. It must be realized that to heritage and to provide an oppor- As bystanders watched from the sidewalk, anti-king demonstrators set portunity to interact with one an- what is today lost due to ignorance, tunity to teachers from various parts fire to a government vehicle at Bagh Bazar on Sunday while the media magnified the image. The anti-‘regression’ protests has dragged on for a other, so that their approach to edu- lack of awareness or concern or of the country to stay together and month and in that period, dozens of government vehicles were set on cation may be inter-related and the thoughtless planning cannot be re- interact with each other, fostering a fire and street railings were uprooted to be used as barricades. Govern- teaching-learning process less covered, be it a plant species or a spirit of national integration. ment spokesman, Kamal Thapa, says the arsonists are Maoists who compartmentalized and may pro- historical monument. The workshop consists of lec- infiltrated the movement. The political parties deny this. The protests vide students with an enriching Every year the teachers are in- tures; slide presentations, conserva- appear to be having some effect: King Gyanendra began meetings with educational experience. vited in this workshop to take up tion activities, project work, study political figures, but the parties have refused to meet the king until the The workshop on “Creating the task of sensitising students to of monuments and museums, group ban on protests are lifted. The prohibitory orders were lifted on Tuesday. Awareness of our Cultural Heritage” their role as future guardians of the discussions, etc. There are sessions - courtesy Nepali Times concentrates on studying the role of rich natural and cultural resources on preparation of educational aids, schools in conservation of our natural of our country. games, worksheets and activity write NOW! Democracy does not only allow a person the liberty of holding an opin- ion, but also expressing it publicly. If you feel strongly about something that has been and cultural heritage and involves stu- The main objectives of the sheets. Educational visits to places reported in NOW! or have an opinion on some recent development, then share it with dents and teachers in such activities workshop are to create awareness of historical, natural and cultural a wider audience. While the LETTERS section will carry responses to articles and news carried in NOW!, ACTION MAIL is about complaints and grievances. Wher- that may help them to serve the coun- towards our rich natural and cul- importance are also organized. ever possible, NOW! shall also search out a response to the Action Mail. If not, then try. The workshop also develops a tural heritage and to make teachers -the writer is teaches at Lingdok at least a complaint would have been filed in the public domain. write to: NOW!, practical plan of action to inspire stu- understand the role of schools in Senior Secondary School Gairi Gaon, Tadong, East Sikkim. Or email: [email protected]

CMYK  NEWSSCAN 05 May, 2004; NOW! 3 STBA ORGANISES PRAYERS, SPREADING COMPASSION PROCESSION ON BUDDHA JAYANTI MARCHING WITH THE HOLY BOOKS TO MARK

BUDDHA BLIA, Sikkim chapter, president, a NOW REPORT GS Lama, meets in-patients at PURNIMA GANGTOK, 04 May: On the aus- STNM Hospital on 04 May, a NOW REPORT picious occasion of Buddha Buddha Jayanti SICHEY, 04 May: As part of Buddha Purnima celebra- Purnima, Buddha’s Light Interna- The Sikkim chapter of BLIA tions, Sikkim Tamang Buddhist Association organized a tional Association [BLIA], Sikkim was established in 1994. In the fol- prayer procession from Dechen Choeling Gumpa here. The Chapter, prayed for the happiness, lowing decade the association has religious procession of Kangyre Korwa started from prosperity and long life of the sick worked actively in many religious, Tamang Gumpa at around 9 am and passed through De- and ailing. Members of the asso- social, health and environmental velopment Area, Community Hall, Zero Point, White Hall, ciation distributed “prasad” in the fields. The chapter, under the lead- Dukhit Pan Dokan, Kazi- Road, Sadar Thana, Hospital form of fruits and sweets to patients ership of its president GS Lama, has Dara, PS Road and back to the monastery. The procession of STNM Hospital, Gangtok. Simi- so far organized tree plantation, was a culmination of the prayers that began in the Gumpa lar activities were conducted at health camps, pulse polio immuni- on 30 April. various hospitals across the state by zation and participated in various The procession was attended by more then 2,000 peo- BLIA members today. social and religious functions. ple, including students from various schools. Carrying holy books and chanting prayers, they walked the entire route. To Buddhists the world over, all full moon days are CAD CENTRE festive and important. 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Finan- Mr. Deepak has won this pres- Circle, Gangtok in 1997 for his ex- ers to propagate the concept of In- cial assistance for the camp was tigious award for his translation of cellent and informative features to dian Nepali literature even though provided by Poklok Denchung Pal-Khin, a novel in Dogri lan- bring about environmental aware- Nepali is not his mother tongue. Gram Panchayat. guage by Dr. Om Goswami, into ness; the Bhanu-Ratna Sahitya BM Rai, Upadhyaksha South Nepali [Pal-Vipal]. Dr. Goswami is Puraskar by the Bhanu-Ratna He was an ardent supporter of and former CMO, Namchi General considered one of the best Dogri Sahitya Puraskar Trust, in the struggle for the recognition of hospital, was the chief guest for the writers in the country. 1998; Shiva Kumar Rai Smriti the Nepali language in the Eighth occasion. He, along with Biren The Nepali translation was pub- Puraskar by the Dakshin Sikkim Schedule. 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CMYK 4; NOW!; 05 May, 2004 POWERPLAY  ELECTIONS A CONTEST BETWEEN DICTATORIAL Tiwari denies attempts FORCES AND DEMOCRATS: CHAMLING Sangram Parishad Government had to ‘buy’ GM Gurung a NOW REPORT burdened the people of Sikkim with RUMTEK, 04 May: Appealing to a debt of Rs. 823 crores, he said people of all communities to stay that the SDF Government had made united, Chief Minister and SDF all Sikkimese debt-free and was Party President, Pawan Chamling now aiming to make every person addressed a mammoth public meet- in the state self-sufficient. ing at Adam Pool here today. “When the SDF party took over “This election is a battle be- the government the total revenue of tween dictators and workers and the the state was Rs. 88 crores, now we people should decide who they have taken it up to Rs. 300 crores,” want,” he thundered. he said. Asking the gathering to evalu- “The SDF party has worked ate and compare the developmen- effectively and efficiently for the tal activities undertaken by his gov- people of Sikkim for the last dec- ernment over the last 9 years with ade and now the people have the the inactivity of the Oppsition over opportunity to vote for the party the same period, he promised to that has worked for them over those carry on the same road to progress who remember them only when when the party returns to power. elections approach,” he told the Stating that the previous Sikkim a NOW! file foto gathering. LP Tiwari rests while visiting the remoter areas of Temi-Tarku on 04 May Two SDF youth tally baseless,” he added. SORENG VOTERS TOO SMART SAGAR CHETTRI arrested for Meanwhile, Congress sup- TO FALL FOR CONGRESS’ TEMI, 04 May: Former power porters of Temi, in a written state- assault on Cong secretary, LP Tiwari, contesting on ment, have claimed that the vio- FORGED LETTER: SUBBA a Cong [I] ticket from Temi-Tarku, lence, which resulted in the arrest workers today denied allegations that Bharat of Mr. Tenzing and 26 others who a NOW REPORT a NOW REPORT Tenzing, a local SDF leader who now sit in judicial custody, was a GANGTOK, 04 May: “The means had recently switched sides to Cong “pre-planned strategy” of the SDF NAMCHI, 04 May: A case of as- adopted by the Congress to gain [I], had tried to bribe the SDF can- to demoralize Congress support- sault has been reported from popularity have already been dis- didate and minister in the outgoing ers in the constituency and to dis- Rateypani constituency involving carded by the people,” believes sit- government, GM Gurung, out of courage them from campaigning SDF and Cong [I] party youth. ting MLA [Soreng] and Law and the elections. for the party. Police sources reveal that Dilip Education Minister in the outgoing “He [Mr. Gurung] is not our The letter alleges that the vio- Pradhan and Chintamani Chettri, government, RB Subba. candidate therefore it would not lence at Temi was sparked by SDF Congress supporters from Posi He is referring to the letter make any sense to give him money supporters when they attacked a jeep which falls under the said constitu- which the Congress claims was to come over to the Congress,” said carrying Congress youth. Attacked by ency were assaulted by two SDF written by him to former MP, Mr. Tiwari. some 80 SDF youth, the Congress youth at around 8 AM as they were Pahalman Subba, warning him that He further explained that Mr. workers were forced to retaliate, the on their way to attend a Congress if his cousin, IS Limbu, did not stop Tenzing, was always opposed to letter claims. It also expresses won- meeting at Namthang. “sheltering” Cong [I] candidate Mr. Gurung’s candidature so his der at the arrival of the police within The alleged assaulters, Ashok Tsong then their families coming over to Cong [I] was logi- 10 minutes of the incident as the po- Santaman Tamang and Tek will be “destroyed.” cal. The allegation that he tried to lice station is 5 km away and the Bahadur Tamang, both from the A press release issued by the offer money in lieu of Mr. Gurung rough ride from the police station SDF camp, were arrested and later Soreng’s SDF youth convenor, Susim stepping out of the race was “to- takes about 20 minutes. released on bail. Tamang, condemns the circulation of SP South, MS Tuli, confirmed the said letter as the “handy-work” FRESHERS WELCOME! that the victims were Congress sup- of the Congress and labels it “out and porters and that the duo involved out cheap and low grade political will make sure that the Soreng vot- A REPUTED COMPANY NEEDS in the attack belonged to the SDF. gimmick to garner votes.” ers do not betray him. 12 Nos : 10 passed Confident that this “stunt” will Also in the line of fire is the 08 Nos : 10 + 2 passes Backward Classes “backfire” on the Congress, Mr. English weekly which reported on 05 Nos : Graduates Apex Committee Tamang maintains that the Soreng the said letter. The press release for different posts of management / administration (with attractive voters are “smart enough not to fall contends that Mr. Subba’s image remuneration and free accommodation for outsiders) for further expansion backs SDF for such baseless allegations.” and reputation have been “tar- of the company in the North East. Age 18 - 28 years GANGTOK, 04 May: The Sikkim The youth convenor is confi- nished” by the said news-item and WALK IN INTERVIEW: Backward Damai Classes Apex dent that Mr. Subba’s performance informs that a legal notice seeking LANDMARK INTERNATIONAL, Committee is carrying out various as the area MLA in the last tenure a corrigendum has been issued. Sarda Building, 6th Floor, MG Marg, Gangtok. Ph: 98320 90007 meetings around the state appeal- ing to the people to support SDF in the ensuing polls. GNLF leaders don’t care... GOOD NEWS for +2 Science students Stating that Mr. Chamling has Contd from pg 1 candidate, they have been working awaiting results to enrol in one of India’s proven that he is the only leader Coming up with a far-fetched for the CPI [M] candidates victory.” under whom Sikkim can progress confusing theory that Mani Thapa, He also alleged that the PDF leading Institutes of Technology and develop, they commended his the CPI [M] candidate was actually was just a puppet controlled by effort to work for the rights of the a PDF backed candidate, Gurung Asok Bhattacharjee. He said that KARUNYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, backward classes and give them the alleged that “though the PDF has Ghising after much “calculation Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. respect that they deserve. declared support to the Congress and dissection” of the national po- An institute that can fulfil all the options you are planning litical scenario had decided to sup- LINESMAN SHOCKED port the Congress. GNLF leader for in the very best environment. NAMCHI, 04 May: Roop Narayan Khati, a linesman sustained injuries added that since it was the “hukum” to his head and leg when he fell off an electric pole at Namchi. The inci- of Subash Ghising it was to be fol- LIMITED SEATS dent occurred near Namaste Building here today when the 42 year old lowed by all the GNLF supporters. For further details & prospectus contact: resident of Goam was operating the line and was jolted off his position on Another GNLF leader, Netra Thakuri, the pole by a sudden surge of a powerful electric charge. Bijay Subba, sub said, “We have nothing to do with the Jesus Calls Prayer Centre inspector, Namchi Police Station, reveals that Khati is a linesman em- Congress candidate. Whether he is good Near Omega Christian Church, Below Community Hall, Development ployed on an MR (Master Role) basis. The local people have accussed the or bad is not our lookout, Ghising has or- Area, Gangtok 737101 power department of carelessness for releasing power to the pole while dered us to support the Congress candi- ph: 229438, 229561, 220493, 98320-78895 the linesman was still working on it. date and we will follow his orders.” CMYK  POWERPLAY 05 May, 2004; NOW! 5 National Security more important than reopening of Nathula - Cong ple. The Nathula pass shall not be Jigme branded it as “unrealistic”. ise on the argument the Lepchas of genuine representation to the BLs a NOW REPORT opened to trade at the cost of the well “The incumbent government is Dzongu had long been ignored and in the State Assembly and amend- GANGTOK, 04 May: Jigme N. being of the people of Sikkim.” not concerned about increasing the if further treated in this fashion ment of the Representation of Peo- Kazi, the SPCC [I] spokesperson, He felt that besides the interests internal revenue. Its sole objective would soon become extinct. ple’s Act to “purify” the definition at a press briefing hinted that of the ethnic communities of the is to bring in projects on paper and “The legalities are yet to be of Bhutia. In fact it was in connec- should the Congress party come to state, the old vyaparis of the state also pocket some money,” he said on the worked out but the promise tion with these demands that power in New Delhi it could sus- needed to be protected. He added that issue. He added that the crux of the stands,” he said. SIBLAC had organised a dharna at pend the reopening of the Nathula national security concerns could not Congress’ economic policy would Although the Cong [I] mani- New Delhi to protest the reopen- pass “till the political rights of the be compromised solely on the basis be to acquire self sufficiency for the festo does not specify what exactly ing of Nathula till their demands people of Sikkim are restored.” of economic benefits. state and stop depending on cen- it means by protection/ restoration were met. Responding to a query Mr. Responding to a query on the tral funds. of the rights of the locals, it has In contrast to the Congress, the Jigme said, “Our high command in proposed intention of SDF to in- Responding to a question re- been extended support by SIBLAC SDF has welcomed the decision to Delhi has assured to look into our crease the internal revenue of Sikkim garding the Cong [I] promise of for its commitment to the SIBLAC reopen Nathula for trade and is ex- demands concerning the restoration from the existing Rs. 300 crore to Rs autonomous status for North Dis- manifesto which includes demands pecting “border trade” to start as of the rights of the Sikkimese peo- 600 crore at the end of five years, Mr. trict, Mr. Kazi justified this prom- for fresh delimitation to guarantee early as in July this year. Gooroong denies branding Dzongu Cong accuses govt. functionaries voters as ‘purchasable,’ says for “campaigning” for SDF ants at SDF press conferences, tea, a NOW REPORT he was quoted wrong dinners and picnics which the re- cause “Dzongu has a very small win with a handsome margin,” he a NOW REPORT GANGTOK, 04 May: The Sikkim lease states is a form of campaign- population and the voters there said here today. Pradesh Congress Committee ex- ing for the ruling party. GANGTOK, 04 May: Former have become purchasable.” “The voters of Sikkim today are pressed displeasure over the alleged The SPCC [I] through the release chief minister and political advisor “I have been quoted totally out intelligent and extremely conscious participation of government employ- has also appealed to all its party sup- to the Chief Minister, BB of context. I never said that the politically. They are fully aware of ees in electoral politics “in favour” porters and workers to immediately Gooroong has taken strong objec- voters of Dzongu have become their rights and the importance of of the ruling SDF. send relevant facts regarding this is- tions to a news report quoting him purchasable. What I had said was their votes. They are not purchas- An SPCC [I] press release ar- sue including names and designa- as saying that the voters from that the Opposition might be feel- able commodities,” he stressed. gues that this was not only against tions of the government employees Dzongu are “purchasable.” ing confident because they believe “I would never make an assess- the model code of conduct of the purported to be “campaigning for the The said report quotes Mr. that the Dzongu voters are pur- ment like that. All I can say that the Election Commission, but also cre- ruling party”, for further action. Gooroong as saying that Dzongu chasable. My statement has been news item is highly derogatory and ated an unfair and unjust political The Congress has also appealed was the only constituency the rul- mischievously turned around to misleading,” Mr. Gooroong said. atmosphere in the state. to all, including the administration ing Sikkim Democratic Front imply something totally differ- Mr. Gooroong’s supposed The press release alleges blatant to create a free and fair atmosphere [SDF] “is not confident about” win- ent. As far as this constituency statement has ruffled many feath- participation of government serv- during the election process. ning in the ensuing polls. He is fur- is concerned, we have the peo- ers and the Congress has included ther quoted as saying that this is be- ple’s support with us and we will this into its latest poll plank. DT Lepcha warns against ‘immoral’ politicking of opposition leaders Addressing the gathering Mr. a NOW REPORT Lepcha asked the people to be visit Exhibition SANG MARTAM, 04 May: The aware of the immoral and dirty poli- cum Sale at Sikkim Democratic Front held a tics played by opposition leaders ward-level meeting at Byang- and not to fall into their trap. Fegyong gram panchayat unit, un- The audience pledged support STYLE der the Sang Martam constituency to the SDF ideology and the vision Hotel Golden Pagoda here today. The meeting saw a good of the party president Pawan MG Marg, Gangtok crowd of local people including Chamling to take Sikkim firmly on gram panchayats and panchayat the road to development, informs SPECIAL PRICES FOR MAY members in attendance. an SDF press release. 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CLASSIFIEDSNOW! No chickening out on protection of Galliformes WANTED USHA LACHUNGPA SIKKIM AT THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL GALLIFORMES SYMPOSIUM Looking for land/ hat are Galliformes? They presented “An overview of Tso is now apparently referred to outside Sikkim and India for get- Ware birds of the peacock and Galliformes Conservation in as, spelling the doom of the origi- ting captive bred birds, which residential flats for domestic chicken family and in- Sikkim,” while “Conservation and nal meaningful local names. would be accustomed to humans purchase in and around clude among others, Pheasants, Management Concerns in Proposed Soon, we may forget our Kalij and consequently breed without Partridges and Quails, some of Na- Tso Lhamo Cold Desert Conserva- Khola and Bhaley Dhunga in South fear, unlike wild caught ones, Gangtok. ture’s most spectacular ‘game’ tion Area” was presented on Day-3. Sikkim, Majur Pokhari bordering which always succumb in captiv- Contact Diki, @ 221336, birds. Sikkim’s State Bird, the Sikkim is indeed ity. We also highlighted the pres- Blood Pheasant, known locally as unique. We have the sures faced by the Tibetan 9832090758 Chilimey and Semu is a Galliforme. world’s highest par- Snowcock on the Tso Lhamo Pla- So are our Danphey, Munal [which tridges the Tibetan teau especially from the increasing many confuse with the state bird Snowcock number of feral or stray dogs, because of its crimson plumage], [Khongmo] and the landmine casualties, discarded gar- Kalij, Luinchey, Majur and Peura. Snow Partridge in bage being used to fashion snares GMT Pvt. Ltd In fact Luinchey, known in the our cold desert up and increasing loss of traditional plains as ‘Jungli Murghi’ and across north, we have the eco-friendly rotational grazing REAL ESTATE the world as Red Junglefowl and ancestor of our plan- practices due to restrictions. 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All our Pheasants are so tsang in North Sikkim, all named except for the red Junglefowl, which E-mail: [email protected] life Institute of India, Dehradun and colourful and glamorous, we have by our elders after Sikkim’s figures only in Schedule-4. This mat- Corbett Tiger Reserve/ National woven them into our songs and lo- Galliformes, the Kalij Pheasant, ter is serious because the Galliforme GMT [Real Estate] cal cultures. Sadly, we have also Red Junglefowl, Peafowl and Ti- symposiates deliberated a lot on the Dev. Area Gangtok Sikkim Park. The symposium was organ- Cell: 94341-78999 ised by the World Pheasant Asso- hunted them as ‘bush meat’ and to- betan Snowcock. issue of genetic contamination of this Cell: 94342-35745 ciation along with the Ministry of day they are no longer as common. Should we not be more careful? bird with the domestic chickens found Environment and Forests, Govern- According to C. Lachungpa, At the symposium, we high- with its vast natural wealth. EARNING OPPORTUNITY ment of India and the British High DFO of the Forest Department, the lighted the need to improve the ex- There is really so much to learn, Join Hindustan Lever and Commission. big lake Bedang Tso at Kupup in isting Pheasant Aviary or birdcage relearn and unlearn. Lack of aware- get 7 ways of earning, for- Sikkim was specially invited to East Sikkim, seems to have started in the Himalayan Zoological Park, ness seems to be our biggest prob- eign trips and much more. attend and present papers at this im- out as ‘Phaedon Tso’ after the Bulbuley, Gangtok, on more scien- lem and this hopefully is a start. For more information, portant event, as we are one of the Himalayan Monal, locally called tific lines. We need to initiate dia- -the writer is a Senior Research contact: 202589 few Himalayan states to hold so ‘Phaedon’, and known world wide logue with professional breeders Officer, Wildlife many different Galliformes in such as the Bird of Nine Colors. In fact, a small area. Two papers were pre- most of Sikkim’s beautiful wilder- FOR SALE ESTEEM FOR SALE!! LOST Miss Juna Rai, D/o sented to an international audience ness areas have very interesting lo- White soft-top Gypsy, A Black Esteem Shri Ranjit Rai, resident of from 20 countries by the State For- cal names usually highlighting their Velocity for sale. Assam Lingzey, East est Department. On the first day, we local biodiversity significance. To- 1990 model in good run- Five months old, Sikkim has lost her original day, many of these are getting sub- ning condition for sale. marksheet of Class X merged under “trendier” names with all accessories [CBSE] alongwith the Iden- Anteysthi Kriya such as ‘Elephant Lake,’ as Bedang contact: 98320 18981 Anteysthi Kriya of Late Mrs. Aita including a Sony X- tity Card issued by North Maya Rai, (101 yrs), wife of late Plod CD system. Bengal University, Siliguri. Dhaney Rai of Assam Lingzey, Extremely Finder may kindly contact East Sikkim who passed away on at: Tel. No. 229552, 30.4.2004 falls on 8.5.2004. All Kutse Shegu reasonable. 9832079780, 9832035026 relatives, friends and well wishers The 49th-day Kutse Shegu of late Tshering Wangmo Contact: 94342 41116 are requested to join us at our [steno, Roads & Bridges Dept], who left for heveanly residence at Assam Lingzey (Be- abode on 26th March 2004 falls on 13th May, 2004. All Kutse Shegu low ALSSS), East Sikkim and of- INVITING The 49th Day Kutse Shegu of late fer prayer for the departed soul. friends, relatives and well-wishers are requested to join Sonam Kingay Bhutia who left for We take this opportunity to us in offering prayers for the departed soul at our ACHIEVERS his heavenly abode on 24 March, thank all relatives, friends and well residence at Middle Sichey, Gangtok. We would also Looking for falls on 08 May 2004. All friends, wishers who stood by us at the like to take this opportunity to thank all those who relatives and well wishers are re- time of our bereavement and re- SALES EXECUTIVE (3) quested to join us in offering gret our inability to thank them in- extended their help in our hour of bereavement. prayer for the departed soul at our dividually. Ama Dithi(mother), Khilook Bhutia (brother-in-law), Pema Bhutia(sister) Applicant should be: residence Tinkitam Lall Kothi, Khedup Tshering(brother-in-law), Pasang lamu(sister), Karma Dolma(neice), a) Minimum – XII pass Rai family Sonam Lhanzen(neice), Sherab Wesser(nephew) and family members South Sikkim. We would also like Mr. & Mrs. Birkha Man: Chhora/Buhari b) Possessing Excellent to take on opportunity to thanks Mani Kr./Bhim Sur/Ganga Ram/Prem Communication skills. all who attended them help in our Raj: Naatiharu c) Be fluent in English, Nepali bereavement. Chitra/ Buddha: Naatiniharu Antyesti Kriya Mrs. Tshering Choki Bhutia (wife) Kewal/Sagar/Yugal: Panaatiharu & Hindi. Mr. Namkha Wangdi Bhutia (son) Roma/Manisha/Holika: Panaatiniharu This is to inform all relatives, friends and d) Have basic computer Mr. Ugen Gyatso Bhutia (son) Ph: 9434203579/ 9832040371 Mrs. Kinchen Bhutia (daughter) well-wishers that the Anthyesti Kriya of knowledge. late Prachand Pratab Gahatraj, son of e) Possess positive attitude & SVPL-AUCTION-SMS Hemant Gahatraj, who left us for heav- outgoing personality. enly abode on 27th April, falls on 6th Preference will be given to ITEM CODE: 001/27/4/2004 May 2004. residents of Namchi and ITEM NAME: EPSON STYLUS C20SX PRINTER, All are requested to join the bereaved . 8 MONTHS OLD MINIMUM BID STARTS: Rs. 1700/- family in offering prayers for the de- All application with bio ONWARDS. TO BID SEND SMS AT: 098320-70532 parted soul at Chokasum Hall, below data & photograph should JUST TYPE: ITEM CODE/PRICE YOU ARE WILLING Kyi-de-Khang School, Nam Nang. be forwarded to CEO, TO PAY/NAME/ADDRESS Hemant Kumar Gahatraj [father], Damayanti Entel Motors (P) Ltd. 6th NOTE: Gahatraj[mother], Ujjal Gahatraj[brother], Shirmah Mile, Tadong Gangtok AUCTION VALID FROM: 17/4/2004 TO 2/5/2004 and Randam[sister and brother in law] ph: 231828, 231950, 232059

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