Daily Archives: March 15, 2022

Mein’s fiscal deficit budget focuses on health, culture

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 14 Mar: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Monday presented a fiscal deficit budget of Rs 644.81 crores for the year 2022-23,...

Shallow water table, lack of maintenance reasons for dip in orange production: Taki

ITANAGAR, 14 Mar: Shallow water table, especially during the winters, and lack of maintenance are the prime reasons for the declining orange production in...

Over 65k Chakma, Hajong refugees in Arunachal; govt gave them basic amenities: CM

ITANAGAR, 14 Mar: As many as 65,884 Chakma and Hajong refugees reside in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu told the assembly on Monday,...

Remembering Taro Chatung

The ongoing state assembly session suddenly brought back memories of a legendary journalist, late Taro Chatung. In February 2019, as the state assembly session...

Dharna staged seeking Tapor Pullom’s release

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 14 Mar: Scores of people participated in a dharna at the IG Park tennis court here on Monday, demanding that the government...

Budgetary provision for upgrading PTC

ITANAGAR, 14 Mar: Home Minister Bamang Felix on Monday said that the state government will release Rs 16.456 crores during the 2022-23 fiscal for...

Winners of Jan Bhagidari scheme felicitated

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 14 Mar: The state government felicitated the three winners of the Jan Bhagidari Scheme 2022 who gave valuable suggestions in preparation of...

87 bird species recorded during birding expedition

LEDUM, 14 Mar: A total of 87 bird species, including rare ones, were identified and photographed during a birding expedition here in East Siang...

The sericulture department showcases eri-silk costumes during the fashion show organised recently by the textile & handicrafts department. The event concluded on Monday.

Ering seeks amendment of Article 371 (H)

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 14 Mar: Senior Congress MLA Ninong Ering issued a notice seeking discussion on a resolution under Article 52 A of the Rules...

Inspector Melia Mibang posted as Chimpu PS OC

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 14 Mar: In a move towards encouraging gender equality in the police department, Capital SP Jimmy Cheram has posted a lady inspector,...

Media in J&K being ‘choked’ due to local administration curbs: PCI FFC

NEW DELHI, 14 Mar: A three-member fact-finding committee (FFC) of the Press Council of India (PCI) on Jammu & Kashmir has said that the...

IMC to create parking spaces in busy market areas

NAHARLAGUN, 14 Mar: Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) Mayor Tame Phassang informed that the IMC is soon going to create parking spaces in the Ganga...

Weeklong anti-drugs campaign begins

DIRANG, 14 Mar: The information & public relations department on Monday launched a weeklong 'anti-drugs awareness campaign' here in West Kameng district, in collaboration...

Training prog on use of bio-fertilisers held

PASIGHAT, 14 Mar: A training programme on the use of bio-fertilisers in organic farming was held at the College of Horticulture & Forestry (CHF)...

NCC group commander visits Sainik School, inspects CATC

NIGLOK, 14 Mar: Group Commander Brig VP Gaikwad of the Dibrugarh (Assam)-based NCC group headquarters inspected the combined annual training camp (CATC) of the...

Disaster mgmt progs held for vulnerable schools

HAWAI, 14 Mar: Awareness and capacity building programmes on disaster management, covering four vulnerable schools in the Dav valley, were conducted on 26 and...

Sonu, Rade selected for nat’l para powerlifting c’ship

ITANAGAR, 14 Mar: Techi Sonu and Tarh Rade have been selected to represent Arunachal Pradesh in the 19th National Para Powerlifting Championship in Kolkata,...

Meeting of FPOs held

DAPORIJO, 14 Mar: A 'project monitoring committee meeting' of the farmers-producers organisations (FPO) of Upper Subansiri district was held at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra...

Fire burns down house

MECHUKHA, 14 Mar: A residential building belonging to one Damji Sona, of Barangang village in Mechukha circle of Shi-Yomi district, was reduced to ashes...