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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.