Monthly Archives: January 2018

New battle front

Just as the whole world thought peace and stability were returning to middle-east following the defeat of militant group Islamic State in Iraq and...

Growing economic bond

India & Israel By Shivaji Sarkar India and Israel, two nations with hostile neighbourhood, came together for boosting economic ties during the recent visit of Israeli...

Digital divide

Dear Editor, In its race to be digital, government is promoting e-governance in a big way. However, various schemes are launched but hardly any checks...

In tune with the secular ideals

Dear Editor, This refers to your editorial, "Good riddance" (January 17, 2018). The Centre must be congratulated for its decision to use Haj subsidy for...

Border trade route with Myanmar: Pema

NAMPONG, Jan 21: Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said that border trade route with Myanmar will be developed to help boost the local economy...

CM lays foundation stone for smart city; Rs 1534 cr for infrastructure development

PASIGHAT, Jan 21: The foundation stone for smart city was laid at the IGJHS school playground here on Sunday by Chief Minister Pema Khandu,...

Living on your own

Monday Musing There will come a time when many of us who have lived sheltered lives with our families will have to finally step out...

Show cause notice served to MLAs

ITANAGAR, Jan 21: The state BJP has issued a show cause notice to MLAs Pani Taram and Paknga Bage for anti-party activities. 'Taking cognizance of...

AR jawan arrested for rape

DAPORIJO, Jan 21: A jawan of the Assam Regiment has been arrested for raping a girl. The alleged accused has been identified as Gake Kamra...

Tourists scuffle with locals, one injured, four arrested

ROING, Jan 21: The uncontrolled tourist situation in Lower Dibang Valley district, which was like a ticking bomb, did not take long to go...

CM flags off 22 NVBDCP vehicles

ITANAGAR, Jan 21: Chief Minister Pema Khandu flagged off 22 programme vehicles under the NVBDCP at the legislative assembly complex here on 19 January. The...

DCM stresses on timely release of state share

NEW DELHI, Jan 21: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein laid stress on timely release of state's share of central taxes and the...

CM inaugurates circle office

YAGRUNG, Jan 21: Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the circle office here in East Siang district on Sunday. The circle office will serve the people...

Mossang lauds contribution of Catholic Church

MIAO, Jan 21: WRD Minister Kamlung Mossang has lauded the contribution of the Catholic Church, especially in the field of education and healthcare in...

AR organizes medical camp

CHANGLANG, Jan 21: The Assam Rifles (AR) based in Changlang organized a medical camp at remote Ranglum village near the Indo-Myanmar border on 20...

Computer training centre inaugurated

Correspondent NAMPONG, Jan 21: A computer training centre was inaugurated by Jorhat IGP (OPS) Raju Bhargava under the 171 Bn CRPF's civic action programme here...

Residents participate in road maintenance work

ITANAGAR, Jan 21: Members of the H-Sector Welfare Committee participated in a 'maintenance work' on the colony's road and cleaned up the drains on...

HGB passes away

ITANAGAR, Jan 21: Head Gaon Burah Hage Kano passed away on Sunday morning. In a message this evening, the Tanw Supuñ Dukuñ (Apatani Apex Council)...

Orange rejuvenation prog held

KHONSA, Jan 21: The Horticulture department conducted a programme on rejuvenation of old and declining orange orchards at Pullung village in Tirap district on...

Pani Taram gets Adarsh Yuva Vidhayak Award

NAHARLAGUN, Jan 21: MLA Pani Taram was awarded the 'Adarsh Yuva Vidhayak Puraskar' at the 8th Indian Student Parliament held in Pune, Maharashtra. Twelve lawmakers...