Monthly Archives: March 2021

Tedir elected state BS&G council president

NAHARLAGUN, 16 Mar: Education Minister Taba Tedir was unanimously elected as the president of the Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Bharat Scouts and Guides...

Nabam Tarang passes away

ITANAGAR, 16 Mar: Political interpreter and former panchayat leader Nabam Tarang passed away on 15 March at around 6.20 pm. He was 79. Born on...

Vaccination only protection against Covid-19: DC

ZIRO, 16 Mar: "Vaccination is our only protection against Covid-19. No stone should be left unturned to ensure that everyone is vaccinated," said Lower...

Poshan Pakhwada launched in state

BALIJAN, 16 Mar: Poshan Pakhwada (Nutrition Fortnight) was launched across the state on Tuesday. It will be celebrated as part of the mass movement...

‘Green walk’ campaign launched, over 500 saplings planted

ZIRO, 16 Mar: Around 500 saplings of different species like Cupressus, Cryptomeria, Cedrus deodara and Thuja were planted as part of a 'green walk'...

Vaccination rollout campaign held

ALINYE, 16 Mar: A Covid-19 vaccination rollout campaign by the IPR department and a free medical camp by the Indian Army were held at...

ADC, others inspect school project

NAMSHU, 16 Mar: Dirang ADC Jotam Toko Obi along with CO (in-charge) Darge Tsering, Education AE Gyamar Natung, proprietor of Bomdila-based RD Enterprise Rinchin...

Orientation prog on rehabilitation of PwDs held

NAMSAI, 16 Mar: Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (AYJNISHD) in collaboration with the special education department of the Arunachal...

W/Siang LMCA observes Consumer’s Day

AALO, 16 Mar: The West Siang legal metrology & consumer affairs (LMCA) department observed World Consumer Rights Day at Old Market here on 15...

Two powerlifters from Arunachal to participate in nat’l event

ITANAGAR, 16 Mar: Two powerlifters from Arunachal will take part in a national event being held in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, from 18 to 21 March. The...

Sports competitions under Khelo India concludes

KHONSA, 16 Mar: The sports competitions under Khelo India concluded here in Tirap district on Monday with distribution of prizes. More than 350 athletes from...

2nd edition of Khelo India begins in Namsai

NAMSAI, 16 Mar: The second edition of the U-16 boys' and girls' Khelo India tournaments began in the presence of a huge gathering at...

CM sets another ambitious target

Chief Minister Pema Khandu has announced that Vijaynagar and Tali, the two administrative circles which do not have road connectivity till now, will get...

No jobs, social chaos likely

Rising Ultra Rich By Dhurjati Mukherjee India added one billionaire every 10 days in 2020 amid the pandemic. This was made possible by rising stock valuation,...

Candlelight march taken out over boy’s death

Staff Reporter DOIMUKH, 15 Mar: Hundreds of people took out a candlelight march in Doimukh town on Monday, seeking justice for 13-year-old Nabam Peter, who...

Special POCSO court sentences accused to 20 years of RI

KHONSA, 15 Mar: One Topha Wangshu, a resident of Longkhaw village in Longding district, was convicted by the special POCSO court here on Monday...

CM calls for speedy execution of Joram-Koloriang road, Hollongi airport

NAMSAI, 15 Mar: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday called for speedy execution of the Joram-Koloriang road and the Hollongi airport. Chairing a meeting on...

SIC begins inquiry into misappropriation of funds meant for Seppa-C’Tajo road

ITANAGAR, 15 Mar: The Special Investigation Cell (Vigilance) has conducted a preliminary inquiry into the allegation of misappropriation of funds by Gammon India in...

MVA violators made to sit for class

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 15 Mar: Scores of Motor Vehicles Act (MVA) violators were forced to sit in a roadside pathshala (school) to learn about traffic...