Monthly Archives: June 2023

‘At least 500 children killed by war’, says Ukrainian president Zelenskyy

KYIV, Ukraine, 4 Jun (AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Russia's war, now in its 16th month, has killed at least...

US, Saudi Arabia urge Sudan’s warring parties to agree to a new cease-fire, amid...

CAIRO, 4 Jun (AP) — Saudi Arabia and the United States urged Sudan’s warring parties Sunday to agree to and “effectively implement” a new...

Fire at refugee shelter in eastern Germany kills 1, injures 10

BERLIN, 4 Jun (AP) — A fire at a refugee shelter in eastern Germany killed one person and injured 10 others early Sunday, according...

North Korean leader’s sister vows 2nd attempt to launch spy satellite, slams UN meeting

SEOUL, South Korea, 4 Jun (AP) — The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed again Sunday to push for a...

China defends buzzing American warship in Taiwan Strait, accuses US of provoking Beijing

SINGAPORE, 4 Jun (AP) — China’s defense minister defended sailing a warship across the path of an American destroyer and Canadian frigate transiting the...

Absence of director stalls work in SDE dept

ITANAGAR, 3 Jun: A strange situation has developed in the skill development & entrepreneurship (SDE) department. The incumbent director, Subu Tabin, officially retired from service...

Odisha train crash: Death toll climbs to 288, high-level probe ordered by Indian Railways

BALASORE/BHUBANESWAR, 3 Jun: Large cranes and bulldozers tried on Saturday to lift the last remaining coach that rescuers have not reached yet among the...

Mt Aghee Integrated School for children with multiple disabilities reopens

SALANG, 3 May: Mount Aghee Integrated School - a special school for children with multiple disabilities, run by registered non-profit organisation New Life Foundation...

Single-use plastic water bottles prohibited inside Pakke Tiger Reserve

SEIJOSA, 3 Jun: The authority of the Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve has prohibited single-use plastic water bottles inside the park. "Henceforth, no single-use...

Govt allocated Rs 143 cr to PR dept: SOR nodal officer

Correspondent RUKSIN, 3 Jun: Nodal officer for the state owned revenue (SOR) in the panchayati raj (PR) department, Obang Minki, informed that the government has...

Cycling event organised to mark World Bicycle Day

ITANAGAR, 3 Jun: The Itanagar Cycling Club (ICC) organised the 'Itanagar XCO Cup' - the state's first dedicated cross-country Olympic race - at IG...

NSUI demands edn minister’s resignation

ITANAGAR, 3 Jun: The state unit of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Saturday demanded that Education Minister Taba Tedir resign from...

India matching up to infra capabilities of China on LAC: BRO DG

PAHALGAM, 3 Jun: India is matching up its infrastructure to China's projects at the line of actual control (LAC) and there is no need...

Infrastructure revolution in Arunachal

Flights Of Fantasy The last few years have seen major improvements in road and rail connectivity and major infrastructure in many parts of Arunachal Pradesh....

Development not at cost of environment: Natung

ITANAGAR, 3 Jun: Environment & Forest Minister Mama Natung on Saturday said that development should not be at the cost of the environment. Addressing participants...

Arunachal Democratic Party formed

ITANAGAR, 3 Jun: A new political party, named the Arunachal Democratic Party, was formed by author and grammar tutor Anto Rukbo on Saturday at...

Retd DHS dir given warm farewell

NAHARLAGUN, 3 Jun: The officers and staff of the directorate of health services (DHS) gave a warm farewell to health services director Dr M...

Nat’l arm-wrestling medal winner Koj Rissang felicitated

ZIRO, 3 Jun: Bronze medal winner of the National Arm-Wrestling Championship-2023, Koj Rissang, advised the youths to stay fit and avoid drugs and alcohol...

Fingerlings released into Namchu river

DEOMALI, 3 Jun: Around 35,000 fingerlings were released into the Namchu river in Namsang village here in Tirap district during a river ranching programme...

The Shillong (Meghalaya)-based regional headquarters of the Power Grid Corporation of India recently organised cleanliness programmes in Arunachal, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and...