Daily Archives: April 5, 2020

Fresh samples connected to Nizamuddin test negative

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Apr 4: All swab samples of those connected to the Nizamuddin Tablighi Markaz have returned negative results. The returnees and their families,...

Papum Pare DDMO dies by suicide

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Papum Pare district disaster management officer (DDMO), Tsering Youngzom, reportedly died by suicide on Friday night at her residence in...

Mental health in the time of Covid-19: An interview

The 21-day nationwide lockdown has not only affected the physical health of people but has also taken a toll on the mental health of...

Importing vegetables to capital suspended

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Capital Complex Deputy Commissioner Komkar Dulom on Saturday informed that the administration has suspended importing vegetables from Assam. "There are enough...

Two houses gutted in fire

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Two houses were reduced to ashes in a fire that broke out in Loffa village, in East Kameng district, on...

2 ULFA (I) operatives nabbed

NAMPONG, Apr 4: A joint team of the Changlang police, the 19 Assam Rifles and the 171 CRPF arrested two operatives of the ULFA...

Sanitization continues in capital

ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Sanitization and disinfection activities were carried out at several locations in the capital complex on Saturday by the Itanagar Municipal Corporation...

E/Siang DA opens relief camp for stranded workers, boats seized

PASIGHAT, Apr 4: The East Siang district administration has converted the Sikshak Sadan here into a relief camp for migrant/stranded labourers. Deputy Commissioner Kinny Singh,...

Red alert sounded in Kimin circle

KIMIN, Apr 4: The ADC office here in Papum Pare district has sounded a red alert after several people who attended a religious congregation...

Fin’l benefit for staffs on Covid-19 duty sought

ITANAGAR, Apr 4: The state branch of the Trained Nurse Association of India (TNAI) has requested the state government to announce a financial benefit...

Aboh donates salary to police

KHONSA, Apr 4: Khonsa West MLA Chakat Aboh on Saturday handed over a month's salary, amounting to Rs 1.20 lakh, to Tirap SP Kardak...

Covid-19: Hopeful theories

Flights Of Fantasy The Covid-19 pandemic infection the world over has crossed the one million mark and is causing panic across the world. Many cities...

RGU geared up for Covid-19 challenges

ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) Vice-Chancellor, Prof Saket Kushwaha, who along with the pro-vice-chancellor and the registrar attended a video conference with...

ANYA clarifies fuss over Covid-19 patient

ITANAGAR, Apr 4: The All Nyishi Youth Association has appealed to the people to refrain from engaging in argument over the treatment of...

CM, Gov convey Mopin greetings

ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Governor BD Mishra have in separate message conveyed greetings to the people of the state on...

First day of curfew in Ruksin peaceful

Correspondent RUKSIN, Apr 4: People stayed indoors and all vehicles, except those transporting essential commodities, were off the road on the first day of...

DA provides food, shelter to stranded workers

BOLENG, Apr 4: Around 300 labourers, mostly from unorganized sectors, in Siang district are being taken care of by the administration by way of...

Former councillor urges landlords to waive off rent

ITANAGAR, Apr 4: Former IMC councillor, Gora Lotak, has appealed to the landlords in the capital, including those who own commercial establishments, to forgo...

MLA asks dept to provide food grains under NFSA for free

AALO, Apr 4: Liromoba MLA Nyamar Karbak has directed the supply department to provide the monthly quota of TPDS food grains under the National...

Reusable facemasks distributed

CHANGLANG, Apr 4: NERCORMP-Changlang District Project Director N Sukajit and Green Lawn Society chief functionary Marina Kenglang handed over 215 reusable facemasks to DSP...