Monthly Archives: November 2018

‘Conserve DEMWS’ flora and fauna’

Correspondent PASIGHAT, Nov 25: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) Secretary Sakuntala D Gamlin appealed to the locals here in East Siang district...

DA seizes plastic, tobacco products

NAMSAI, Nov 25: The Namsai district administration carried out a massive raid against plastic carry-bags and tobacco sale at the Sunday market here on...

Competitive events held in run-up to Maitree Divas

TAWANG, Nov 25: Over 300 students from 20 schools of Tawang district participated in painting and essay writing competitions on the topics 'Indian Army...

Former HGB passes away

Correspondent DAPORIJO, Nov 25: Former head gaon burah (HGB) and renowned orator of the Tagin community, Nyare Nasi, breathed his last here in Upper...

A political issue

Future of CBI By Dr S. Saraswathi (Former Director, ICSSR, New Delhi) The Government of Andhra Pradesh has suddenly withdrawn the "general consent" given to the Central...

Suggestion for reforms

Dear Editor, First of all, I would clarify my stand that I am neither for the cancellation nor for the conclusion of the exam. There...

Letter of appreciation

Dear Editor, This time Arunachal civil service commission has shown its indomitable integrity and responsibility to complete Mains exam despite tremendous pressure of workload and...

An appeal to Governor on Raj Bhavan’s exploitation of employees

Dear Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Honorable Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Brig. (Dr) B.D Mishra (Retd.) to a rather uncomfortable...

NPP condemns army atrocity, demands revocation of AFSPA

ITANAGAR, Nov 24: The state unit of the National People's Party (NPP) strongly condemned the alleged atrocity perpetrated by Indian Army personnel on the...

Mein notes need to explore state’s unexplored parts

ITANAGAR, Nov 24: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein noted the need to carry out research and survey to make the as-yet-unexplored and unknown areas...

Give the disabled their constitutional rights: Shakuntala D Gamlin

AALO, Nov 24: "People should rise above social stigma, taboos and prejudice to work in a cohesive manner with the stakeholders to give the...

Govt focussed on spreading development: MLA

NAMSAI, Nov 24: MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom on Saturday said the present government is focussed on spreading developmental activities in each and every part...

DCM urges youths to face challenges

ITANAGAR, Nov 24: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein urged the youths of the state to accept and face the reality of modern-day challenges. The DCM...

RGU media literacy prog held

NAHARLAGUN, Nov 24: Skits and games aimed at creating awareness on 'social responsibility on social media and fake news' were organized for students at...

The fault lines in public service commissions: Analysis and suggestions

Background Repeated goof-ups by the public service commissions of the Northeast states in conducting the prestigious public service examinations have resulted in staging of dharnas...

Chinese checkers: Arm-twisting with rivers

Flights Of Fantasy The pollution of the Siang/Brahmaputra river has continued unabated for more than a year. Oily, mucky water is flowing down the river...

Tuki releases PDMAP bye-laws

NAHARLAGUN, Nov 24: The bye-laws of the Pro-Dam Movement of Arunachal Pradesh (PDMAP) were released by former chief minister Nabam Tuki at a city...

Governor, CM extend Chalo Loku greetings

ITANAGAR, Nov 24: Governor BD Mishra and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have greeted the people of the state, especially the Nocte community, on the...

Inter-tribe unity summit held

PAMLUK, Nov 24: The Aye-Boa and Hari Kalung Welfare Society organised its maiden 'unity summit' here in Lower Subansiri district on Saturday in a...

Army contributes for education of tribal students

WAKRO, Nov 24: Brigadier Robi Kapoor of the Indian Army's 82nd Mountain Brigade during a ceremony at the Beena Ghose Roy Enclave here in...