Daily Archives: August 15, 2022

BPGH hit by leaky roof, thefts, disrupted power supply

PASIGHAT, 14 Aug: The Bakin Pertin General Hospital (BPGH) here in East Siang district is facing problems such as a leaky roof harassing the...

4 Arunachal police officers receive President’s Police Medals

ITANAGAR, 14 Aug: Four police officers from Arunachal Pradesh have been awarded the prestigious President's Police Medal in different categories. Inspector General of Police (Law...

Where will the flags go?

Monday Musing My nephew has been using my aged car lately. Him being a busy young man, I rarely see him or the car. But...

Tadak Dulom suspension bridge reopens

DAPORIJO, 14 Aug: The Tadak Dulom suspension bridge over the Subansiri river here in Upper Subansiri district was reopened to pedestrians and two-wheelers on...

Forest officials wait for report of first-ever snow leopard survey in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, 14 Aug: Forest officials of Arunachal Pradesh are eagerly waiting for the report of the maiden snow leopard enumeration in the state, which...

GoAP intends to provide best healthcare facilities: DCM

NAMSAI, 14 Aug: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that the state government intends to provide "modern and best healthcare facilities" to the citizens...

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju hoisted the national flag and launched the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign in Dipa village in Lower Siang district on...

Guv commends GOCs, DC for conducting cycle rally

ITANAGAR, 14 Aug: Governor BD Mishra commended 3 Corps GOC Lt Gen RC Tiwari, 2 Mountain Division GOC Maj Gen DS Khuswah and Anjaw...

Arunachal logs 13 fresh Covid cases

ITANAGAR, 14 Aug: Arunachal Pradesh' Covid-19 tally rose to 66,396 on Sunday after 13 more people tested positive for the infection, a senior health...

Tibetan settlers celebrate pre-Independence Day to thank India

TEZU, 14 Aug: The residents of the Dhargyeling Tibetan settlement here in Lohit district organised a 'pre-Independence Day celebration' on Sunday to thank the...

GHSS Doimukh lifts Subroto Cup title

DOIMUKH, 14 Aug: The government higher secondary school (GHSS) here lifted the district champion title, both in the boys' and the girls' categories, in...

Politico-administrative evolution of Arunachal Pradesh: The British policy of isolation

Introduction The state of Arunachal Pradesh, practically the gateway of the Indian union from the Northeast, is situated between the latitudes 26° 28’N and 29°...

Felix seeks proper implementation of govt schemes, asks PR leaders not to discriminate over...

NYAPIN, 14 Aug: Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Minister Bamang Felix has directed the panchayati raj representatives of the Nyapin assembly constituency in Kurung...

National flags being distributed to the GBs and the public in Balemu circle headquarters, near the Indo-Bhutan border, in West Kameng district, on Sunday....

Awareness prog against drugs organised

DAPORIJO, 14 Aug: Over 1,000 students from various schools, both private and government, participated in a 'mass drugs awareness campaign' organised by the All...

Cultural exchange prog

ITANAGAR, 14 Aug: A cultural exchange programme was organised at the Oju Mission School on Sunday as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Highlighting...

Church’s silver jubilee celebration underway

ZIRO, 14 Aug: The Immanuel Baptist church here in Lower Subansiri district organised the second phase intra-church competitions, which included arts and culture competitions,...

DC visits community skill development centre

PASIGHAT, 14 Aug: East Siang DC Tayi Taggu on Sunday visited the MG Community Skill Development & Training Centre in Oyan village and urged...

Why is India silent over attack on Rushdie?

The horrific attack on author Salman Rushdie shows how religious fundamentalists still pose a big threat to the free world. The author was stabbed...

Constant power outages

Editor, As 15 August approaches, we are preparing to celebrate 75 years of independence with pomp and circumstance. Banners featuring the national flag and proclaiming...