Saturday, 02 July, 2005 Vol. 3 No. 362 Gangtok Rs. 3 1.02 BSNLJuly, 2005; AnnouncesNOW! 1 SBI INTERNET /GPRS / MMS on PRE-PAID Mo- press bile Service Dial CREDIT 9400024365 to activate XXXXSBI announces an contact local Cus- XXXpress Credit. tomer Service Centre Personal Loans for net DAILY monthly incomes of Rs. for furthe details. 2,500 onwards; 18-times the 2. PLAN-99 service in land salary; at 10.25% interest! line which offers free in- contact PT Bhutia 9434357921, coming call and out go- Chettri 94340 12824 or P Darnal ing call by ITC Card only. 9434151288 NOWFirst With The News! Ghising gets his Sixth Schedule, battles for more territory now and Kalimpong]. Meanwhile, the GNLF Supremo has to this region is more than 20 years old and in 1985 a private BIRENDRA SHANDILYA strongly demanded that the entire district of Darjeeling in- bill had been moved by Ananda Pathak of CPI [M] in the DARJEELING, 01 July: At the end of the Delhi talks, the cluding Siliguri be incorporated in the 6th Schedule. Lok Sabha stressing for regional autonomy.” maverick leader from the Darjeeling Hills managed to laugh Though the outcome of the meeting can be considered a However the All India Gorkha League [AIGL] was so the last laugh, with the State and the Centre agreeing in major victory for the GNLF and its leader Subhash Ghising, impressed. “Ghising and the State Government being hand principle to his 6th Schedule demand. True to his nature not much jubilation could be witnessed in the Green Bri- in glove are just fooling the public. The UPA Government

pic courtesy: IPR courtesy: pic though, the GNLF supremo Subhash Ghising stretched the gade today in Darjeeling. does not have a two-third majority so how will they amend A file foto of the Chief Minister Pawan Chamling with the Deputy Chairperson stalemate further by not agreeing to the shape of the territo- Deepak Gurung, GNLF Darjeeling Branch Committee Presi- the constitution? Who will move the Bill? All this is just a of the National Planning Commission Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia. ries to be incorporated under the 6th Schedule. dent declared, “There will be no celebrations unless the de- gimmick,” declared Madan Tamang, President of AIGL. Ghising with his unpredictable moves has now managed mand of our President is not completely met. The entire district With the Sixth Schedule status the DGHC now becomes to charm some of his political foes also, compelling them to has to be incorporated in the 6th Schedule. If the Government a Tribal Council, just like Meghalaya has become a tribal Montek assures to find ways sing his praises. fails to comply, Darjeeling will again see fiery days.” State under the 6th Schedule and Garo Hills have a tribal Kiran Deb, Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal Hailing Ghising’s stand, D.S. Bomzan of the Commu- council. This however does not necessarily mean that eve- clearly stated that the State would consider the 6th Sched- nist party of Revolutionary Marxist [CPRM] - a major op- ryone living here becomes a tribal, one those listed in the to source more central ule demand with relation to the present functional area of position party said, “The State Government should have no Scheduled Tribe list enjoy that status. Many see this as a funds for Sikkim the DGHC [three hill subdivisions of Darjeeling, Kurseong problems incorporating Siliguri. The demand for autonomy climb down even from the existing Hill Council status. Sikkim House, New Delhi a NOW REPORT Nathula infrastructure The CM also reiterated GANGTOK, 01 July: The that Sikkim has been a per- to be complete Deputy Chairman of the forming state and apprised Planning Commission, Dr. Dr. Ahluwalia of the “tre- Montek Singh Ahluwalia, mendous efforts” made by in 60 days given their clearance. has assured Chief Minister the State Government towards a NOW REPORT Pawan Chamling that he generating revenue through In fact, in a recent meet- would find ways and means tourism, hydel power, horti- GANGTOK, 01 July: The ing between army officials to provide Sikkim additional culture and floriculture, and work on the construction of and Mr. Gyatso, the army in- Central assistance. also its efforts to undertake various infrastructure in antici- formed him that they had al- This assurance came after various developmental activi- pation of the reopening of the ready begun construction of Chief Minister called on him ties in the State. Nathula pass for trade is to be- barracks at the alternative yesterday and apprised him Appreciating these efforts gin any time now. The site allotted to them. of the negative revenue defi- of the State Government, Dr. Principal Secretary, “The PWD will cit gap of Rs. 188.67 crore Ahluwalia assured that he Karma Gyatso has al- begin their construc- given to Sikkim by the 12th would examine the memoran- ready informed the tion work within a day Finance Commission and dum submitted to the Plan- Roads and Bridges or two,” informed Mr. also made a strong plea for ning Commission and find out Department that the Gyatso. In fact, he providing additional Central ways and means to provide army has vacated its says that according to assistance in the current year additional central assistance. barracks at the PWD, the work on itself, informs a press release He further advised Mr. Sherathang and work on the infrastructure construction will issued by the Office of the Chamling that the State Gov- development of quarters and be complete in 60 days. Resident Commissioner, turn to pg2 warehouses could begin. It was further informed In fact, Mr. K. Gyatso, on that Joint Secretary, Ministry 30 June, sent an official com- of Home Affairs, Mr. munication to the Secretary, Brahma, has given his assur- JN Road drivers upset with WHO NEEDS A PEDAL, I NEED TO PADDLE: Following heavy and incessant showers that started on 27 June Roads & Bridges, which is the ance that the required funds night, the raging Tintek Khola, just hort of Dikchu on the Singtam-Dikchu axis, known among the people here as the department responsible for sought by the State Govern- ‘tumour of Dikchu’, has swollen up [as this picture amply proves]. Even the power of a truck engine cannot push Army’s refusal to allow tourist ment for infrastructure would through this rapid as this unfortunate truck found out when it tried to navigate it recently. The truck was trapped and the construction of necessary almost pushed off the road recently. From now on, each time the khola surges, people wait patiently on either side and infrastructure for the trade, in- be disbursed in the first week vehicles to Tsomgo wait for its force to subside. With monsoons on in full fury, these waits can be expected to get a lot longer. timating that the army had of July. fic for close to month reo- a NOW REPORT pening only about a week ago GANGTOK, 01 July: Fol- on 26 June. The repair works Why hire when you can’t afford it, SHRP lowing a request made by the are still underway, it is learnt. Power employee petitions Army to the Tourism Depart- However, this decision of asks of govt’s employment policy ment and Police check posts the Tourism Department to for regularisation none of the officials could an- Chongrang village in not to issue permits to tourists comply with the Army’s re- a NOW REPORT Dhakal, filed her petition in charged basis on 02 April, swer to the question raised by Tashiding constituency had to visit Tsomgo and Nathula, quest has disappointed the a NOW REPORT the road to Tsomgo has been JN Road Taxi Driver Own- the court a few days ago and 1994, and her service is gov- GANGTOK, 01 July: Sikkim the commission in this regard. affected around 4000 people of closed again from today. ers Association. GANGTOK, 30 June: The the admission hearing for the erned by the work charged Himali Rajya Parishad today “When the One Man the area, none of the concerned After a major portion of “It has been barely a High Court of Sikkim has is- same took place on 24 June. service manual. A Revenue held the State Government re- Commission questioned as to authorities had visited the spot, the highway in East Sikkim week since the route was sued a notice to the Power & Mrs. Dhakal’s main conten- Supervisor is mainly con- sponsible for unnecessary ap- why unnecessary appoint- leave alone provide relief to at 13th Mile had caved-in, reopened and tourists were Energy Department to show tion, as mentioned in her pe- cerned with the management pointment of work-charged ments of these employees the affected families. In this making these two favourite already visiting these places. cause as to why the court tition, is that she is now fully and collection of revenue. and muster roll employees and had been made and later their regard, the party requested the tourist destinations out of However, the Army asked should not issue orders to the qualified to be appointed as Incidentally, Mrs. Dhakal, its subsequent inability to pay salaries were not made on Government to take necessary bounds in May, the road had the Tourism Department and department concerning a pe- a regular Revenue Supervi- who is a resident of Biring in their salaries on time. time, none of the officials steps without further delay. been closed to vehicular traf- turn to pg3 tition filed against the depart- sor with the department since East Sikkim, is a graduate At a meeting held here to- dared speak the truth, fearing ment by one of its employees. she has accumulated more from Delhi University. day, the party said that during they would be politically vic- TO BOOK AD-SPACE A work charged employee than 10 years of service on In her petition, she claims a meeting of the One Man timised,” the party claims in IN NOW! DIAL Imrana stays away from Shariat court of the Department has ap- work-charged basis. that she has been rendering Commission comprising of a press release, adding that it MUZAFFARNAGAR, 01 July: A day after pledging to proached the High Court Mrs. Dhakal, 35, joined “honest and sincere service” Justice Malay Sen Gupta and holds the State Government 271167 abide by Shariat laws, Imrana, the woman who alleged that seeking its intervention to get service with the Power De- for more than 10 years and is the senior officials of various solely responsible for this. 9832022533 she was raped by her father-in-law, on Friday failed to ap- her service regularised. partment in the capacity of a now fully qualified to be regu- government departments held The party also alleged that 9832323401 pear before the religious court to present her case. “Neither The petitioner, Mrs. R. Revenue Supervisor on work turn to pg3 yesterday at the Secretariat, though recent landslides at 9832074580 Imrana nor her parents appeared before the court to pursue the case,” Mufti Zulfiqar, one of the nine members of the court, said. The court has been asked by Islamic seminary Darul-Uloom, Deoband, to decide the future relationship of Tourism gets working to guarantee grand the victim with her in-laws. No fresh date or summons were issued to the victim by the court. felicitation for Khangchendzonga heroes ragtime by PANKAJ THAPA of repute to attend this mega peak led by Col. N. Kumar. dedicated to the inaugura- two books on tional and national mountain- a NOW REPORT event. In this regard, tel- After extensive discus- tion of photo exhibits, cut- Khangchendzonga will also eers, and representatives of GANGTOK, 01 July: The ephonic and e-mail contacts sions, various committees outs and equipment used be released. It has also been the Ministries of the Govern- State Tourism Department is have been made already, in- were formed to make the during the earlier expedi- decided to felicitate national ment of India, Tourism indus- making all possible efforts to forms a press release issued event a grand success. The tions along with the film and international mountain- try and local NGOs. make the 50th year of the first by the Department of Infor- two-day event that will be show on ‘First Successful eers on the occasion, includ- On 18 September, the successful expedition to Mt. mation and Public Relations. held on 17 and 18 Septem- Indian Army Expedition to ing the ones from Sikkim. delegates and participants Khangchendzonga a star- The surviving members of ber, also coincides with Pang Khangchendzonga in 1977’. In the afternoon, talks and will be the guests of honour studded event. the first expedition, George Lhabsol, a festival dedicated Further, talks will be de- deliberations will be held on at the Pang Lhabsol celebra- In a meeting held yester- Band, Norman Hardie and to Mt. Khangchendzonga, livered on spiritual and the subject of ‘Protection of tions to be hosted by the day, chaired by the Tourism Anthony Streather, have con- the guardian deity of Sikkim. physical beauty of Environment vis-à-vis Socio- Pang Lhabsol Celebration Secretary, it was decided to firmed their participation in The inaugural session on Khangchendzonga and envi- Economic Development of Committee, Department of send invitations to some more addition to all surviving 17 September will be held ronmental issues by interna- the Himalayan Region’ by Tourism and Travel Agents’ national and international members and their families here at Chintan Bhawan. tional mountaineers. Special the representatives of IMF, Association of Sikkim, mountaineers and summiteers of the 1977 expedition to the The morning session will be covers, postage stamps and HMI, Darjeeling, interna- turn to pg3 2; NOW!; 02 July, 2005 ED-SPACE
A natural dilemma ne of the images that around the world and man has NOW! the 83rd session of been dealing with the elephant First With The News War of Words Othe National Assem- problem for centuries, our own bly left us with was that of neighbour, India, probably be- nancy, a woman’s level of depression and gave me a let’s hope that it gives much- herds of wild elephants rav- ing one of the leading countries. Why Make Delhi Feel estrogen and progesterone prescription for the antide- needed attention to a serious aging the villages in the south. Although it sounds a little greatly increases; then, in pressant Paxil. I wasn’t disease. Perhaps now is the On the run from a degrading extreme recent reports in As- So Important? the first 24 hours after thrilled to be taking drugs. In time to call on doctors, par- ecology, a flight accelerated sam claimed that “chilli pow- It could have been a clerical error, a procedural over- childbirth, the amount of fact, I prematurely stopped ticularly obstetricians and by poachers in the dense for- der bombs” have proved to be sight, or pure nonchalance of officials at the State and these hormones rapidly taking them and had a relapse pediatricians, to screen for ests, one herd destroyed a the best bet, the elephant be- Central level, but whatever the cause, at the end of the drops to normal, nonpreg- that almost led me to drive postpartum depression. After house even as the debate was ing known to dislike the chilli. day Sikkim is staring at a negative revenue deficit gap nant levels. This change in my car into a wall with all, during the first three going on in the Assembly. This is not new to Bhutanese of Rs. 188.67 crore in its allocation by the 12th Finance hormone levels can lead to Rowan in the backseat. But months after childbirth, you While it might be alarm- villagers who have actually Commission. Sikkim would like to believe that it was an reactions that range from the drugs, along with weekly see a pediatrician at least ing, partly because it was been burning chillis for years oversight because that can be corrected. It is, however, restlessness and irritability therapy sessions, are what three times. While brought up for the first time to ward off the big beast. very possible that Sikkim’s share was sheared on pur- to feelings of sadness and saved me - and my family. pediatricians are trained to in the Assembly, natural The government is al- pose to make allocations for Congress ruled states. Congress has been out of power in Delhi for quite some hopelessness. Since writing about my take care of children, it would predators are not new to Bhu- ready experimenting with a time now and ever since the NDA Government completed I never thought I would experiences with the disease, make sense for them to talk tan. We are still dealing with compensation system for the a full term, its sense of insecurity must be heightened. have postpartum depres- I have been approached by with new mothers, ask ques- the wild boar, wild boar Politics in India, unfortunately, is still sought on the sion. After two years of try- many women who have told tions and inform them of the the wild dog, problem, the strength of wallets [suitcases, actually] and few would ing to conceive and several me their stories and thanked symptoms and treatment monkeys, and EXTERNAL basic concept even believe it wrong if the Congress high-command attempts at in vitro fertili- me for opening up about a should they show signs of birds that eat being to com- went after States that backed the NDA. At the same time, zation, I thought I would be topic that is often not dis- postpartum depression. up crops in AFFAIRS pensate farm- it is unlikely that Delhi would bother about Sikkim in its overjoyed when my daugh- cussed because of fear, In a strange way, it was great volumes. BHUTAN ers so they do witch-hunt. The State is too inconsequential in national ter, Rowan Francis, was shame or lack of support and comforting to me when my Not to down- not kill the terms. The problem is that for the same reason, Sikkim’s born in the spring of 2003. information. Experts esti- obstetrician told me that my grade the importance of the wildlife. It is an animal- concerns and worries do not rank very high in Delhi’s But instead I felt com- mate that one in 10 women feelings of extreme despair elephant problem, the bear friendly concept being at- priority list either. Knowing this fully well, why is it that pletely overwhelmed. This suffer, usually in silence, and my suicidal thoughts claims far more human vic- tempted in many parts of the Delhi is always made to feel so important? by BROOKE SHIELDS baby was a stranger to me. with this treatable disease. were directly tied to a bio- tims than the elephant. world. It is, in fact, a Gross The political equations have changed in the country. was hoping it wouldn’t States are no longer fiefdoms that can be controlled by I didn’t know what to do We are living in an era of so- chemical shift in my body. Societies are dealing with National Happiness-friendly a distant high command. More and more states in India come to this, but after with her. I didn’t feel at all called family values, yet be- Once we admit that postpar- even greater destroyers like approach with the aim being are now influencing policy in Delhi. For too long Sikkim ITom Cruise’s interview joyful. I attributed feelings cause almost all of the post- tum is a serious medical con- cockroaches, rats, insects, and to preserve the balance in has turned to Delhi for everything. A government needs with Matt Lauer on the NBC of doom to simple fatigue natal focus is on the baby, dition, then the treatment the other intricacies of nature nature. But it would require to be toppled, the strings are rolled to the Centre; a road show “Today” last week, I and figured that they mothers are overlooked and becomes more available and that we are blessed with. resource beyond what our needs to be repaired, doors need to be knocked in Delhi; feel compelled to speak not would eventually go away. left behind to endure what socially acceptable. With a Given the nature of our national budget would allow. Schools, departments... and the list goes on. Sikkim’s just for myself but also for the But they didn’t; in fact, can be very dark times. doctor’s care, I have since long and forested southern Here lies the test. Can Bhu- problem is that it lacks the resources to sustain the mono- hundreds of thousands of they got worse. And comments like tapered off the medication, border we are not surprised tan resolve this conflict that is lith of bureaucracy and other trappings of a State that it women who have suffered I couldn’t bear the sound those made by Tom Cruise but without it, I wouldn’t that the elephant is hitting inevitable in the harmony that has been bequeathed with. Most of these, Sikkim did from postpartum depression. of Rowan crying, and I are a disservice to mothers have become the loving par- Bhutanese villages. And nei- we seek with nature? Can we not ask for and did not even need on a scale that it has While Mr. Cruise says that dreaded the moments my everywhere. To suggest that ent I am today. ther should we jump into find the unique creativity that got. One can blame the politicians and the bureaucrats Mr. Lauer and I do not “un- husband would bring her to I was wrong to take drugs So, there you have it. It’s heavy investments before we is obviously needed in dealing for the mess one finds Sikkim in today, but a major share derstand the history of psy- me. I wanted her to disap- to deal with my depression, not the history of psychia- are sure of an effective solu- with such a problem? of the blame rests, yes, in Delhi, because while the es- chiatry,” I’m going to take a tablishment expanded in Sikkim, it was Delhi that was pear. I wanted to disappear. and that instead I should try, but it is my history, per- tion. For example, many ex- As one of the leading pro- controlling the growth. It cannot pull out now, it has to wild guess and say that Mr. At my lowest points, I have taken vitamins and sonal and real. perts doubt the effectiveness tectors of the ecology we keep feeding the monster it created. As for Sikkim, the Cruise has never suffered thought of swallowing a bot- exercised shows an utter Brooke Shields, the au- of some of the measures that have no choice. So we come State has to realise that few other States are as natu- from postpartum depression. tle of pills or jumping out the lack of understanding about thor of “Down Came the Assembly members proposed. to terms with the laws of na- rally endowed for prosperity as Sikkim. It only needs to Postpartum depression window of my apartment. postpartum depression and Rain: My Journey Through The situation, it seems, calls ture that sometimes requires get its act together to survive with self respect. Delhi is caused by the hormonal I couldn’t believe it when childbirth in general. Postpartum Depression,” has for adequate research to come a sharing of resources? can then be respected, but there would be no need to shifts that occur after my doctor told me that I was If any good can come of starred in Hollywood hits like up with the viable solution. [editorial featured in kow-tow to its whims all the time. childbirth. During preg- suffering from postpartum Mr. Cruise’s ridiculous rant, Blue Lagoon. There are diverse experiences Kuensel, Bhutan]

WEATHER GANGTOK & SURROUNDING AREAS MAX TEMP: 21.6 Degree Celsius Rainfall: 5.9 mm MIN TEMP: 18.3 Degree Celsius Relative humidity: 91% RAJDHANI Montek assures... VISIT THE Contd from pg1 SPGA unhappy with the manner in which New Full Figure ernment should promptly NEW submit project reports for verification is being undertaken getting funds under Horticul- From ADDIDAS ture Mission in the Ministry SAGAR CHHETRI of Agriculture with a copy to ASSOCIATION PLANS SEMINAR ON RULE 4.4 OF SIKKIM SERVICE RULES the Planning Commission GANGTOK, 01 July: Sikkim if anything was found to be MEGA and similarly furnish project Post Graduate Association lacking in this regard from the reports for infrastructural [SPGA] today expressed its State authorities’ side, it STORE development cost for dissatisfaction over the man- would question the concerned Nathula trade to the extent of ner in which the verification authorities and hold them re- KRISHNA COMPANY ABACUS Rs. 500 crore. of the Sikkim Subject Certifi- sponsible for the same. NEW MARKET, GANGTOK SNOD Complex, Deorali It was further suggested cates and Certificates of Iden- “The authorities assigned that a good consultant should tification was progressing. with the task of verifying the be engaged for floriculture At a press conference documents and cancellation ATTENTION!!! development for which funds called today by the association of the fake ones have to do The GENERAL BODY MEETING of would be provided by the here at the Employees Guest their job sincerely and take Planning Commission. It was House, Padam Bahadur strict action against the hold- SIKKIM STATE CIVIL SERVICE OF- also desired by Dr. Ahluwalia Chettri, general secretary, said ers of fake documents. If they FICERS’ ASSOCIATION is being held that a copy of the DPR of that though the State Govern- fail to do this, we will be left on 07 JULY 2005. All State Civil Serv- Pakyong airport be for- ment had been harping on the with no option but to take ice Officers are requested to attend the warded to him immediately. ‘insider-outsider’ issue and the steps on our own,” he added. The Deputy Chairman of protection of the locals, the The general secretary also meeting at JANATA BHAWAN, DPH the Planning Commission words were not actually being said, “We have learnt that ROAD, GANGTOK at 1 P.M. also expressed keen interest translated into action and the there are vacancies for the preference in job in their own was needed to make this rule Mr. Dorjee said. sd/- to visit Sikkim soon; during association had not seen any post of lecturers. It is our re- State and if their rule is by- clear to everyone. It was also informed today his visit here, he would be result of the verification proc- quest to the HRD Department passed by the department, we “A debate needs to take that the association would be D.R. KHAREL seeing the floriculture ess undertaken thus far. to uphold Rule 4.4 of the will start a kranti here.” place on this subject and this organising a State-level semi- PRESIDENT projects of the farmers as Stating that the association Sikkim Government Estab- Further elaborating on rule has to be applied for the nar this month, with main fo- SSCSOA well as the border at Nathula. was serious about the verifi- lishment Rules, 1974, and this, Chewang Dorjee, asso- protection of the rights of cus on Rule 4.4 of the Estab- Also present during yes- cation of these documents and ensure that no further appoint- ciation president, said that Sikkimese people and their lishment Rules. This seminar terday’s meeting were were concerned with the de- ment of outsiders are made as Rule 4.4 was not fully under- security; we do not want this is being held for Panchayats other members of the Plan- lay in the completion of this it is the Constitutional right of stood by many people in the issue to extend any longer, and intellectuals as well as Leo ( toys and gifts ) ning Commission. process, Mr. Chettri said that the people of Sikkim to get State and added that a debate we need a clear cut solution,” other people of the State. shifted to: near Hotel Tashi Delek, New Market, Gangtok In Memoriam The life you lived the path you blazed the struggle you survived the challenge you met the rhythm of your hard work the music of your patience GAUTAM MAFATLAL will always keep us inspiring to live in the presence... CLOTHEIRS & TAILORS Jagdish Prasad Agarwal We Miss You!! [1939 - 2004] HAT NEW ADDRESS FIRST ANNUAL PRAYER of late Jagdish Prasad Agarwal who left his heavenly abode on 1st July 2004, falls on 5th July 2005. All relatives & well wishers are cordially requested Opp. H.P. Marda Clinic, Near Sakya to join us in offering prayers at our residence Opp. IPR Department, Tibet Road, Gangtok. Gigi Devi [wife], Jewellers, New Market, Gangtok, Amar Agarwal, Anil Singhal, Sunil Singhal [sons] & staff of Curtina & Quick Bite, Gangtok Ph: 202238
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Pakyong gets a JNV, admission NOW! CLASSIFIEDS Tourists threatened by their test on 31 July LOST Original ICSE- 2002 (Index and 13 years and should be a NOW REPORT No. P/1189032) & AISSCE- studying in government 2004 (Roll No. 3217376) GANGTOK, 01 July: schools. Further, there should Marksheets in the name of sight-seeing drivers Rajiv Sharma s/o. Thiru Pd. Navodaya Vidhyalaya Samiti, be no break in his/ her studies Sharma of Assangthang, South come so bold as to threaten first day and the remaining 3- in the morning to spread it police”. Mr. Sonik further New Delhi, has sanctioned for the last three years, i.e. he/ a NOW REPORT Sikkim in between Namchi and their fare and direct their tour point the next morning; the over two days and also forced says that they had a very bad the proposal to start Jawahar she should have passed class Gangtok. If found please con- GANGTOK, 01 July: The programmes. taxi hire charge was decided the other two drivers to do the experience visiting Sikkim Navodaya Vidhyalaya at III, IV and V without break. tact: 03595- 263958 season might be nearing its The experience of a tour at Rs. 800 per vehicle. same. The tourists were and the kind of treatment Pakyong, East Sikkim, in the The application forms FOR SALE end, but complaints from group from Delhi can be taken However, as is alleged, rushed through for the 10 they received was the worst current academic session. The are available at the Office GYPSY hard top, 1995 Model domestic tourists continue as a case in point. This particu- the drivers of the taxis tried points to end at 2.30 PM. The in their life. school shall be a co-educa- of the Joint Director, Hu- in excellent running condition. pouring in, adding to the list lar complaint was lodged with to manipulate the tour to end trip had begun at 9 AM with From the above and many tional and fully residential man Resource and Devel- Price: Rs. 90,000 [neogtiable]. of complaints that were fea- the police by one Surinder – including the visit to all 10 a visit to Rumtek Monastery. other such complaints, it has educational institute with fa- opment Department, Contact: 9434144090. tured in a previous edition Sonik of New Delhi who was points on the first day itself. Initially, the touring fami- become obvious that a moni- cilities of free food, lodging, Tashiling, and also with all GYPSY soft top, 1996 Model of this paper. Incidentally, here on a visit with two of his This did not suit the tourists lies refused to comply with toring agency has to be put clothing and stationary. principals of senior second- in excellent running condition. it is also learnt that follow- friends, Ashok Malhotra and because they had a deadline the demand of the drivers in place with sufficient pow- Accordingly, a special se- ary schools of East District. Price: Rs. 99,000 [neogtiable]. ing the news-report on tour- Bharat Grover who came that day to shift their lodg- but, as the complaint says, ers to tackle such complaints. lection test for admission in All applications are to be Contact: 9832348957, ist harassment, the police as along with their respective ings to another hotel at 2 PM, this particular driver “…got The Tourism Department is class VI shall be conducted on counter-signed by the head of 9832080788. well as hotel owners are families last month. for which also the same taxis offended and threatened eagerly awaiting the State 31 July. According to the eli- the institute where the can- LAND measuring 2500 sq. ft. taking punitive action His letter of complaint had been engaged. us…” and demanded their Assembly to pass an appro- gibility criteria laid down by didate is studying and Block at Development Area. Please against the accused. says that three taxis [Maruti Mr. Sonik, in his com- payment. He forced them to priate Act, which will furnish the Samiti, the candidate Education Officer/ Joint Di- contact: 203819 But, as the following case vans] were hired, bearing reg- plaint, alleges that it was the pay him Rs. 600 per taxi; the them with powers to moni- should be an ordinary citizen rector, HRD Department. Gypsy, Model: 1998 Colour: indicates, it is not only man- istration numbers SK-04- driver of SK-04-5853 who complaint also says that the tor and control the unorgan- of East District and should All completed applica- Blue\White Mileage: 51000 km agers of hotels and contrac- 5853, SK-04-5396 and SK was more aggressive and “…driver threatened that we ised tourism industry in the have passed class V and should tions should reach the Office in excellent condition with stereo & company fitted A\C + tors who are harassing the 04-7176, for 10-point sight forced them to conclude their do not dare file a complaint State. But till then it seems be studying in class VI. The of the Joint Director, HRDD, heater. Owner driven only. tourists, taxi drivers have also seeing. It was decided that 7- tour of 10 points on the same [with police] as his family that unscrupulous practises candidate’s age as on 01 May, East Sikkim, latest by 15 July. Contact: 97330-77698. jumped into the fray and be- point would be visited on the day even after having agreed member works in Sikkim will get a free run. 2005, should be between nine [IPR] BUILDING at Jalipool, near Durga Mandir, L.L.H.P. Gate. Owner: Ganesh Kumar SDF soul-searching Sharma, Jalipool. Contact: [03592] 251319 continues at Wok Training for North Sikkim nurses 60’ x 40’ SITE at prime loca- tion. Contact: 94341-88039 training on subjects such as a NOW REPORT RESIDENTIAL & COMMER- meet haemoglobin estimation, CIAL LAND, flat, readymade MLA, Girish Chandra Rai MANGAN, 01 July: The urine examination, examina- bungalows, in-build houses, a NOW REPORT wherein, area MLA, CB RCH training for ANMs of tion of pregnant women, etc., space for godown & shop in and around Siliguri. Please GANGTOK, 01 July: The Karki, MLAs Bhim Dhungel, different primary health sub- by resource persons, includ- contact: 98320-96039, 98320- centres of North Sikkim, ing CMO [North], Dr. IL vision and rules of the SDF Ran Bahadur Subba, Nimthit 71738, 98320-97296 party, weaknesses observed Lepcha, and other prominent which started here at District Sharma, Dr. Anita Bhutia within the party, the role of members of the party stressed Hospital on 20 June, will from Passingdang PHC, and TO-LET party members, various units on the need for strengthening conclude tomorrow. other officials from the TWO ROOMS with kitchen, and wings of the party and the party at the grassroots level. A total of nine trainees are Health Department. dinning hall, separate toilets & their importance and role in Similarly, during its meet- currently being trained by The resource persons in- bathrooms with balcony and safety grill. Suitable for guest the party, lack of enthusiasm ing yesterday at Melli that RCHO, Dr. DS Keronge, un- form that the main objective house or residence. Contact: among the party members to was chaired by Daramdin der this programme organ- of holding this training pro- 9434179392, 9434143678 work for the party, growing MLA, Ran Bahadur Subba, ised by the Department of gramme is to provide appro- TWO-ROOM APARTRMENTS various prominent party Health and Family Welfare, priate health care services interference of anti-socials in with kicthen and bathroom avail- the State politics and decla- members from various wings Mangan. The subjects being under the RCH programme able for rent at Flour Mill area, ration of the year 2005 as the of the party, including HRD focused on are client-centred, to the poor people of North Gangtok. contact: 9832090377 demand driven and need- Sikkim. They also feel that Youth Revolutionary Year Minister GM Gurung and AREA measuring 2700 sq.ft. were some of the issues dis- MLAs Bhim Dhungel and based quality service through such trainings will better for office/business purpose at cussed by the leaders of the Girish Chandra Rai, ad- participatory planning. Train- equip the health staff to ad- 5th Mile, road side. Contact: SDF party during its party dressed the meeting. ees are being given both minister proper health care to 9434144090 strengthening meetings held Both the meetings were at- practical and theoretical the patients. WANTED IMMEDIATELY at Rankey School premises at tended by the members of par- FRESH GRADUATES for Wok and Melli Gonpa ty’s central working commit- ULFA Direct Marketing. Salary- Rs. Higher Secondary School in tee, representatives of various JN Road drivers upset with EMPLOYMENT OF HOME GUARD 1500/- + commission & South Sikkim. units and wings of the party, Army’s refusal... responds to incentives. Contact: Sunil The meeting at Wok held Zilla and Gram Panchayat pointing out that heavy and Centre’s peace Enrolment of Home Guards will be held Lama- 9832344666 today was chaired by Melli members, and general public. Contd from pg1 light vehicles of the Army as CAREER in the field of on 17.07.2005 at West Point School Insurance with TATA AIG Life. police check posts not to is- well as private vehicles were initiative Age: 20-55 yrs. Minimum sue permits to tourists, mak- still plying on the road. ground (Old Guards Ground). Inter- qualification HS. Contact: NEW DELHI, 01 July: The 9434103429 Power employee petitions ing these areas out of bounds “The Army is not cooper- ULFA has formally re- ested volunteers may report there by 9 again,” said TN Bhutia, ating; they have an alterna- sponded to the peace offer of AM for verification of documents which PERMANENT JOB president of the association. tive route but they are not al- the Centre. REQUIRED 10 energetic male/ for regularisation He also questioned the lowing the tourist vehicles to A letter written by ULFA will be followed by tests. female candidates. Age been deprived of her benefit Army’s request not to allow ply through that route either. chairman to the National Se- between 18-35 years. Contact Contd from pg1 sd/- before 30 June 2005 to: of regular employment even tourists to visit these areas Even the GREF workers en- curity Advisor had been gaged in the repair works say Dy. Inspector General of Police, Diamond Shogun Co., DPH larised and also eligible for after 11 years of service. passed on to the PMO, me- Road [Bhanu Gram], Gangtok- that light vehicles could ply advancement grade. This, she Thus, she claims, the State Tourism gets working... diator Indira Goswami said Home Guards & Civil Defence, Sikkim.Ph. 9832379931 claims, accrues to her under Government has violated Ar- here,” he added. today. He further said it was Rule 11 of the Rules of 1998 ticles 14 and 16 of the Con- Contd from pg1 Responding to these state- a “very positive step” in find- Gangtok, Sikkim. SITUATION VACANT REQUIRED energetic, inter- to the next higher scale. In her stitution of India. SAATO, SHRA, etc. ments, the officials at Tourism ing a lasting solution to the Department maintained that decade-old insurgency prob- ested & future focused person petition, she also claims that The High Court, in its Yesterday’s meeting saw to earn unlimited income & have there are 13 posts of Revenue turn, has issued a rule call- an active participation of they had only been informed lem of the state. a good life style. Opportunity Supervisor in permanent es- ing upon the respondents to NGOs, Central Government by the Army that the route to The NSA had sent a letter Kutse Shegu open for unemployed/house- tablishment apart from also show cause as to why such offices and a few local and Tsomgo was at present not vi- to the outfit few weeks ago urg- The 49th day Kutse Shegu of late Kiki Bhutia who left for wife or othe interested persons making a claim to the effect orders should not be issued, emerging entrepreneurs who able for commercial vehicles. ing them to come for talks. her heavenly abode on 15 May 2005 falls on 2 July 2005. age 18 years & above full time/ that revenue supervisors are as the court deems fit. The promised full support and All family members, friends and well wishers are requested part time. For further details con- to join us in offering prayers for the departed soul on the tact: R.K. 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something else by ROSHAN PRADHAN Historytoday in 02nd July The Monsoons and Some Memories 1839: MUTINY ON THE AMISTAD SLAVE SHIP arly in the morning, Africans on the Cuban schooner ednesday was Bengal. From the 8th to the but for us, Gangtok niwasis – sunshine, but on a distant Amistad rise up against their captors, killing two Asar ko Pandra – 17th, the monsoon had re- it’s the umbrella. knoll you can see huge milky Ecrewmembers and seizing control of the ship, which had been transporting them to a life of slavery on a sugar plan- the day when fused to budge from the Bay There is, however, a dif- swathes connecting heaven W tation at Puerto Prýncipe, Cuba. Nepalis traditionally eat dahi of Bengal causing a searing ference between the and earth. On other days, In 1807, the U.S. Congress joined with Great Britain in abol- chewra. This tradition recalls heat wave all over India. It monsoon rain and the other you can see the milky swathe ishing the African slave trade, although the trading of slaves our agrarian history. Asar ko seems a distant typhoon over rain. The monsoon rain is re- coming your way. It’s pretty within the United States was not prohibited. Despite the inter- pandra was a time when the South China Sea was lentless, leading to damp and exciting. I remember racing national ban on the importation of African slaves, Cuba contin- whole households would be dragging the monsoon wind discomfort. It’s a continuous the rains as a child. I had to ued to transport captive Africans to its sugar plantations until involved in the very impor- flow across the Bay of Ben- downpour with hazy white walk down a hill from the 1860s, and Brazil to its coffee plantations until the 1850s. On June 28, 1839, 53 slaves recently captured in Africa left tant task of planting paddy. gal all the way into the West intervals of weak sun – the school. Some afternoons, Havana, Cuba, aboard the Amistad schooner for a sugar plan- There probably wouldn’t be Pacific region. High pressure, rising vapor making days from the last turning, I could tation at Puerto Prýncipe, Cuba. Three days later, Sengbe Pieh, time for elaborate meals – so, low pressure – blah, blah. muggy. It’s a continuous see my house and the rain a Membe African known as Cinque, freed himself and the other dahi chewra, it was – the The monsoon to the In- downpour that sometimes advancing from the eastern slaves and planned a mutiny. Early in the morning of July 2, in original fast food – nutritious dian sub-continent is synony- leads to landslides and loss horizon. It was thrilling to the midst of a storm, the Africans rose up against their captors and yummy. In the warmth, mous with life. If there were of lives. It’s a continuous see who reached home first and, using sugar-cane knives found in the hold, killed the cap- there would obviously be no monsoons, India would downpour that transforms the – the rain or me. Sometimes, tain of the vessel and a crewmember. Two other crewmembers were either thrown overboard or escaped, and Jose Ruiz and plenty of dahi. The chewra not be. It is so important that hills into a million shades of I did. Often, I got caught - Pedro Montes, the two Cubans who had purchased the slaves, would be the fruit of last it’s coming and going is green that play hide and seek not that I minded! were captured. Cinque ordered the Cubans to sail the Amistad year’s labours. Dahi to cool monitored with much con- with great rags of cloud and The walk up to school east back to Africa. During the day, Ruiz and Montes com- and chewra to fuel the mighty cern and attention. Its arrival mist. It’s a warm humid time held endless possibilities dur- plied, but at night they would turn the vessel in a northerly work of providing for the is the stuff of newspaper and that smells of makai and mil- ing the monsoons. An adven- direction, toward U.S. waters. After almost nearly two difficult next year. TV headlines. The stock mar- dew. Despite the nuisance, it turous friend used to carry a months at sea, during which time more than a dozen Africans This Asar ko pandra, ket swings to its tunes. Po- brings to my mind a fine feel- bottle to catch the frogs that perished, what became known as the "black schooner" was first spotted by American vessels. there was obviously no activ- ems and songs celebrate its ing of things being as they filled the flooded paddy On August 26, the USS Washington, a U.S. Navy brig, seized ity in the Ranka-Rumtek coming. To the parched sub- should be. fields on the way. Hitching the Amistad off the coast of Long Island and escorted it to New hills. I see no silver pools. continent reeling from heat, The other rain – the Janu- her skirt up, she used to wade London, Connecticut. Ruiz and Montes were freed, and the Af- The terraces are neat and it brings much needed relief. ary to May rain is one of into fields, while the frogs ricans were imprisoned pending an investigation of the Amistad ready but the brilliant green Of course, in Gangtok, it’s thunderstorms and sudden jumped all around and we revolt. The two Cubans demanded the return of their suppos- swathes of paddy saplings are a different matter. We don’t mercurial showers. It’s noisy. screamed from the path – edly Cuban-born slaves, while the Spanish government called still standing - yet to be even realise that the monsoons It’s dramatic. It’s depressing. There! There! The frogs were for the Africans' extradition to Cuba to stand trial for piracy and murder. In opposition to both groups, American abolitionists planted out. I wonder what’s have set in. For us, it started Its hailstorms demolish flow- taken to school triumphantly. advocated the return of the illegally bought slaves to Africa. wrong - not enough rains? raining in January and rain is ers and whole gardens. It She also caught tadpoles that The story of the Amistad mutiny garnered widespread atten- People too busy? What? rain. Whatever meteorologists makes the cold colder and the were kept at the back of the tion, and U.S. abolitionists succeeded in winning a trial in a U.S. It’s probably something to might have to say, I’m con- bones ache. class where they turned into court. Before a federal district court in Connecticut, Cinque, who do with the late monsoons. On vinced that Gangtok has just One thing I have always frogs. My friend is now a was taught English by his new American friends, testified on his 17 June, the Telegraph re- two seasons – the winter and loved about the rains in the mother and a WBCS officer own behalf. On January 13, 1840, Judge Andrew Judson ruled ported that the monsoon had the Great Wet separated by a hills is that one can literally posted in Maneybhanjyang. that the Africans were illegally enslaved, that they would not be returned to Cuba to stand trial for piracy and murder, and that made the crucial u-turn over month of Dasai sunshine. The see it coming. Your side of She is probably complaining Pic: Joseph Lepcha they should be granted free passage back to Africa. The Spanish central and northern Bay of dog may be man’s best friend, the hill may be bathed in about the rain. authorities and U.S. President Martin Van Buren appealed the decision, but another federal district court upheld Judson's find- ings. President Van Buren, in opposition to the abolitionist faction in Congress, appealed the decision again. On February 22, 1841, Taiwan bowled over by toilet-theme restaurant the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing the Amistad case. U.S. shaped like Western-style theme has attracted droves But no matter how deli- Representative John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts, who had toilets or Asian-style of novelty-seeking young cious, a few customers still served as the sixth president of the United States from 1825 to 1829, joined the Africans' defense team. In Congress, Adams “squat pots.” people who come to play find the combination a little had been an eloquent opponent of slavery, and before the na- Manager Hung Lin-wen with their food and gross hard to swallow. tion's highest court he presented a coherent argument for the said the original inspira- out their friends. “The taste is good, but I release of Cinque and the 34 other survivors of the Amistad. tion came from a toilet- “We think the theme is still feel disgusted when I On March 9, 1841, the Supreme Court ruled, with only one shaped spaceship in a special, and the food is tasty,” look at it,” said diner Lin dissent, that the Africans had been illegally enslaved and had Japanese cartoon. The Hung said. Yu-may. thus exercised a natural right to fight for their freedom. In No- vember, with the financial assistance of their abolitionist allies, ARIES: A financial deal you the Amistad Africans departed America aboard the Gentleman have been sitting on might on a voyage back to West Africa. Some of the Africans helped establish a Christian mission in Sierra Leone, but most, like finally hatch. Take others’ Cinque, returned to their homelands in the African interior. One opinion, even if you resent of the survivors, who was a child when taken aboard the Amistad it. Do not entertain negative as a slave, eventually returned to the United States. Originally Taipei, 01 July: It may take Taiwan does booming busi- Kaohsiung boasts lengthy thoughts. feel better than usual. she wants. You have to re- named Margru, she studied at Ohio's integrated and coeduca- a strong stomach to eat curry ness serving up just that. queues on weekends as din- TAURUS: Take up projects VIRGO: You are a pile of en- work plans to handle a tional Oberlin College in the late 1840s before returning to Si- or chocolate ice cream out of The Martun, or toilet in ers wait for a toilet seat in its enthusiastically. A special ergy and ideas that cannot work-related matter. Don’t erra Leone as evangelical missionary Sara Margru Kinson. a toilet bowl, but a com- Chinese, restaurant in the brightly colored tile interior. relationship could be devel- be stopped, no matter what. grumble. mode-themed restaurant in southern port city of Food arrives in bowls oping into more. Approach Partners and associates CAPRICORN: Make impor- an important conversation could be reactive and make tant calls. A partner will 1900: ZEPPELIN DEMONSTRATES AIRSHIP with care. you rethink a meeting. Fam- shower care on you. Be n the sky over Germany's Lake Constance, Count Ferdinand GEMINI: Other people test- ily is touchy. easygoing. Detach from Graf von Zeppelin, a retired Prussian army officer, success ing your patience might an- LIBRA: Establish your those who might be trouble- Ifully demonstrates the world's first rigid airship. The 420- noy you. Toss your energy boundaries and privacy. You some. foot, cigar-shaped craft was lifted by hydrogen gas and pow- into a project, and you could might not want to work. You AQUARIUS: You might feel ered by a 16-horsepower engine. possibly succeed. Boss is might want to stay home. slow and tired. Ask for help Zeppelin had first become interested in lighter-than-air travel difficult. Handle security Understand that others are from an associate, and you in 1863, when as a military observer in the American Civil War matters carefully. volatile and moody. Add a will be able to clear out work he had made several ascents in Union observation balloons. In 1891, he retired from the Prussian army to devote himself CANCER: You have strong new dimension to your work. quickly. Take an appoint- to the building of motor-driven dirigibles, and in 1900 he suc- opinions, which you impose SCORPIO: To achieve your ment for a medical check- cessfully tested his first airship. Although a French inventor GOVERNMENT OF SIKKIM on others. Learn to identify goal, you may have to up. A friend might let you had built a power-driven airship several decades before, the with others’ points of view. INCOME & COMMERCIAL TAX DIVISION FINANCE spend a lot. Expect the un- down, or vice versa. Zeppelin's rigid dirigible, with its framework of metal girders, Review and analyze your expected with risks, creativ- PISCES: Others expect a lot was by far the largest airship ever constructed. Like the French DEPARTMENT work. Take on new ideas. ity and romance. Stay even. from you. Boss could throw airship, Zeppelin's airship was lifted by highly flammable hy- LEO: Beware of cash deal- You may not identify with a tantrum. You need to be drogen gas and thus vulnerable to explosion. GANGTOK- 737101 SIKKIM ings. Keep to yourself. Main- others. Focus on your goals. steady and dependable in During World War I, several "Zeppelins," as all rigid air- 105/IT&CT/13(36)2005 Dated: 24 June 2005 tain a low profile. If you can, SAGITTARIUS: A partner is conversations. Be sensitive ships became popularly known, were used by the Germans in remain indoors. You might serious about what he or to others’ moods. bombing missions over Britain. After the war, commercial pas- senger service increased, and one of the most famous rigid NOTIFICATION airships, the Graf Zeppelin, traveled around the world in 1929. In the 1930s, the Graf Zeppelin also pioneered the first trans- atlantic air service, leading to the construction of the largest In exercise of power conferred under sub-section (1) of dirigible ever built: the Hindenburg. On May 6, 1937, at the end of its maiden voyage across the Atlantic, the Hindenburg section 30 of the Sikkim Value Added Tax Act, 2005 it is hereby burst into flames upon touching its mooring mast in Lakehurst, notified that all the dealers who are registered under the said New Jersey, killing 36 passengers and crew. Lighter-than-air passenger travel rapidly fell out of favor after the Hindenberg Act, and those who continue to be registered under the Sikkim disaster, and no existing rigid airship survived World War II. Sales Tax Act, 1983 other than the dealers who are dealing in liquor, motor spirit (petrol), high speed diesel and lottery, 1992: STEPHEN HAWKINGS BREAKS BRITISH shall have to file first quarterly return in the Form 8 as BESTSELLER RECORDS heoretical physicist Stephen Hawkings breaks British pub prescribed in the Sikkim Value Added Tax Rules, 2005 before Tlishing records on this day in 1992. His book, A Brief History the end of the month of July 2005, with proof of remittance of Time, has been on the nonfiction bestseller list for three and a half years, selling more than 3 million copies in 22 languages. of admitted tax for the period from 01/04/2005 to 30/06/2005. A Brief History of Time explained the latest theories on the If any dealer fails to file the return alongwith the proof of origins of the universe in language accessible to educated lay people. The book was made into an acclaimed documentary remittance of admitted tax or files the return after 31/07/2005, in 1992, which focused largely on Hawkings' own story. penalty as applicable under the Sikkim Value Added Tax Act, Diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease in his 20s, Hawkings was told he had only two years to live. Despite the sobering prognosis, 2005 shall be imposed on the dealer. Hawkings pursued his studies in theoretical physics, married, and Sd/- had a son. Eventually, his disease left him paralyzed except for his SPECIAL SECRETARY left hand. He was able to speak, although his speech was difficult to understand, until he underwent a tracheotomy in 1985 during a Income Tax & Commercial Taxes Division bout with pneumonia. Afterward, he relied on a mouse-controlled Finance, Revenue & Expenditure Department voice synthesizer, which improved the clarity of his speech. His familiar, synthesized voice can be heard in the Brief Government of Sikkim. 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