Daily Archives: October 22, 2019

Khonsa bye-poll peaceful, 89% turnout

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Oct 21: The voting in the bye-election to the Khonsa West assembly constituency in Tirap district went peacefully on Monday. The polling...

CCI approves development proposals worth Rs 2,500 crore

ITANAGAR, Oct 21: The Cabinet Committee for Infrastructure (CCI) on Monday approved proposals worth Rs 2,500 crore for infrastructure development in the state. The proposals...

The portion of the highway between Hollongi and Chimpu, which was swept away in July, remains unrestored till date. Photo by Amar Sangno

400 without ILPs externed during checking drive

ITANAGAR, Oct 21: Over 400 people in the twin capital towns were found without inner line permits (ILP) during the ILP checking drive organized...

Police Commemoration Day observed

BANDERDEWA, Oct 21: Police Commemoration Day was observed in a befitting manner by the department at the Police Training Centre here in Papum Pare...

APSCW organizes legal awareness prog

Correspondent PASIGHAT, Oct 21: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW), in collaboration with the East Siang district administration and the National Commission...

Group accuses NHPC of betrayal

Correspondent ROING, Oct 21: The Dibang Multipurpose Project Affected Families (DMPAF) has expressed anguish over alleged "betrayal" by the NHPC Ltd - which is executing...

Union stages protest rally over encroachment, land allotment issues

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Oct 21: The All East Kameng District Students' Union (AEKDSU) staged a protest rally in Seppa on Monday over various issues, including...

Arunachal Handloom Fest gets underway

Tribal weavers are inherently talented: Bagra ZIRO, Oct 21: Industries Minister Tumke Bagra inaugurated the maiden Arunachal Handloom Fest at Nago Putu here in...

Joint Indo-Czech workshop begins at RGU

RONO HILLS, Oct 21: A two-day joint Indo-Czech workshop on 'Issues related to IV generation energy systems' got underway at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU)...

Relieve teachers of poll duties: ATA

ITANAGAR, Oct 21: The Arunachal Teachers' Association (ATA) in a representation to the education minister recently requested him to initiate action to relieve teachers...

MLA provides relief to fire-affected families

MILLANG, Oct 21: Mariyang-Geku MLA Kanggong Taku, along with the Upper Siang DRDA PD, the Mariyang ADC and other officers, on Monday visited Millang...

Manipuri FC, Champion FC reach semis

CHIMPU, Oct 21: Manipuri FC and Champion FC reached the semifinals of the 25th Vishwakarma Running Trophy Football Tournament here on Monday. In the first...

Awareness prog on school safety concludes

ROING, Oct 21: A weeklong awareness programme on school safety, with special focus on earthquake, flood and fire safety measures, concluded at the Vivekananda...

BJP mandal organizes padyatra

LUMLA, Oct 21: The BJP's Lumla mandal organized a padyatra (awareness walk) from Mangnam village to the party's office in Manpat market here in...

IDD Prevention Day observed

NAHARLAGUN, Oct 21: Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) Prevention Day was observed throughout the state on Monday with a host of activities carried out...

Dist-level review meeting held

YINGKIONG, Oct 21: Matters pertaining to the performance of the banks in Upper Siang district, the 2019-20 annual credit plan, financial inclusion, etc, were...

Seminar on environment held

AALO, Oct 21: The geography department of the SFS College (SFSC) here in West Siang district organised a national seminar on 'Environment sustainability: Issues...

America’s betrayal of Kurds

Betrayal is a harsh word. But there is nothing else that comes close to describing what US President Donald Trump has done to Kurdish...