Monthly Archives: December 2017

Rajya Puraskar testing camp held

NAHARLAGUN, Dec 6: The testing camp for Rajya Puraskar, which was held at the Bharat Scouts & Guides' (BSG) state training centre here in...

Symposium on fruits, medicinal plants held

PASIGHAT, Dec. 6: Around 180 participants, including foreign delegates, attended the two-day 4th International Symposium on Minor Fruits, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, organized by...

‘North East Flavours’ opens in national capital

NEW DELHI, Dec 6: 'North East Flavours' - a one-of-its-kind restaurant offering delectable cuisines from the entire Northeast - opened in the national capital...

Road safety measures needed

Road accident in South East Asia region continues to be a leading cause of death in the age group of 15 to 29 years,...

GES 2017

India ready for big leap? Dr. D.K. Giri Prof. International Politics, JMI The 8th Global Entrepreneurship Summit held recently in Hyderabad was India’s largest start-up incubator. The...

A talent show

Dear Editor, A talent show In the modern era has become the key factor in the discovery of the ability and capacity of a person....

Isolated from the mainstream

Dear Editor, Your editorial, "Persons with disabilities and India" (December 4, 2017) is right in pointing out that the persons with disabilities are still isolated...

Inquiry initiated as NHRC intervenes in students stripping case

ITANAGAR, Dec 5: Following the order of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the state Education Department has initiated inquiry into the incident at...

Ering dismisses union minister’s claim on Siang turning black

ITANAGAR, Dec 5: Member of Parliament Ninong Ering refused to buy into Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal's statement that the causes behind Siang River...

Disconnected elite sixty

Ever wondered what our politicians are up to these days? Nothing creative, or worthwhile, or for the good of the state, of course. The last three...

BJP breaks silence over ‘dog remark’ controversy

ITANAGAR, Dec 5: With the 'dog remark' controversy surrounding the Chief Minister refusing to die down, the state BJP on Tuesday broke its silence...

Girls give inconclusive account on Pinch’s death

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The death of former Doimukh MLA Ngurang Pinch continues to be shrouded in mystery even after three girls - out...

THDO accused of sexual assault absconding

Staff Reporter TEZU, Dec 5: Textile & Handicrafts Development Officer (THDO) of Anjaw, Dinathso Chaitom has been accused of making sexual advances and assaulting his...

Pema invites stakeholders to visit NE

GUWAHATI, Dec 5: Chief Minister Pema Khandu appealed to foreign delegates and domestic stakeholders to visit Arunachal Pradesh and other Northeastern states to experience...

Digital Initiatives of Arunachal launched from Namsai

NAMSAI, Dec 5: A Department of IT & Communication-initiated district level campaign on Digital Initiatives of Arunachal (DIA) for the state was launched from...

Non-Nagas oppose inclusion of areas in Nagalim

BORDUMSA, Dec 5: At least 10 non-Naga communities residing in Changlang district have registered strong objection to the inclusion of their ancestral land in...

Dolo and Waghe set for Pakke-Kessang by-poll

SEPPA, Dec 5: The Nomination papers of INC candidate Kameng Dolo and BJP candidate Biyuram Wahge for the December 21 Pakke-Kessang Assembly by-election were...

Bodies of accident victims brought home

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Dec 5: The bodies of the two Arunachalee students, who lost their lives in a road accident in Dehradun in Uttarakhand, reached...

KVKs observe World Soil Day

ITANAGAR, Dec 5: Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) across the state observed the annual World Soil Day on December 5. The day is observed to focus...

Competitions held to mark IDPWD

PALIN, Dec 5: Literary, cultural, and games and sports competitions were organized for over 70 children with special needs (CWSN) to mark the International...