Monthly Archives: December 2023

800-year-old monastery develops cracks following earthquake

KARGIL/JAMMU, 20 Dec: An over 800-year-old monastery in Ladakh's Zanskar area developed cracks following a recent earthquake and was declared unsafe, an official said...

Parliament proceedings | Indian Railways has set target to become net-zero carbon emitter by...

New Delhi, 20 Dec ( PTI) The Indian Railways has set a target of becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030 and is committed...

BSF DG visits India-Bangladesh border, reviews security

Guwahati, Dec 20 (PTI) BSF Director General Nitin Agrawal on Wednesday reviewed security scenario and operational preparedness along the India-Bangladesh boundary, officials said. He visited...

Assam: Drugs worth Rs 1 crore seized, two arrested

Diphu (Assam), Dec 20 (PTI) Drugs worth over Rs 1 crore have been seized and two persons arrested in Assam's Karbi Anglong district, police...

Par panel recommends benchmark percentage of GDP for defence allocation

New Delhi, 20 Dec: The government should fix a "definite benchmark" percentage of the GDP for defence budget as military expenditure by neighbouring countries...

Time to transition away from fossil fuel

The just-concluded United Nations Climate summit - Conference of the Parties 28 (COP28) - in Dubai has finally addressed the elephant in the room:...

Time to break logjam

 Government Vs Opposition By Poonam I Kaushish It’s the season of surprises with BJP appointing unknown, faceless and low key MLAs as Chief Ministers in Madhya...

Mimicry row: Ruling party MPs stand in Rajya Sabha in solidarity with Dhankhar

New Delhi, Dec 20 (PTI) Ruling party members on Wednesday participated in the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha while remaining standing to express solidarity...

India’s pledge to eliminate child labour by 2025 distant goal: House panel

New Delhi, 20 Dec (PTI): The implementation of a policy to eliminate child labour has a long way to go before achieving its ultimate...

Govt to introduce GPS-based highway toll collection system by March 2024: Gadkari

New Delhi, 20 Dec: The government will introduce new technologies, including GPS-based toll collection systems, by March next year to replace existing highway toll...

Orgs demand prompt and thorough investigation into Matey killing

Students organize protest rally demanding justice ITANAGAR, 19 Dec: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) has demanded a prompt and thorough investigation into the...

7th Nyishi Youth Convention

DCM urges youths to lead state's development SAGALEE, 19 Dec: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein exhorted the youths of the state to "take the lead...

Orphaned Asiatic black bear cub finds home in Pakke TR

ITANAGAR, 19 Dec: An 8-month-old orphaned Asiatic black bear cub was successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild by the department of environment...

CM dedicates new Arunachal guest house at Gaya to people

BODH GAYA, 19 Dec: A day after inaugurating the Arunachal Bhavan at Guwahati, Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday dedicated to the people the...

VC suggests study on cancer

Seminar of women health organized ITANAGAR, 19 Dec: In a bid to address the pressing health issues faced by the women in North-eastern Himalayan region,...

Three events that shock Arunachal Pradesh

In the last 15 days three major incidents have rocked the state which is a matter of deep concern for every one of us....

Saaya joins NCP

NIRJULI, 19 Dec: Former Yachuli MLA Likha Saaya, who left the National Peoples Party (NPP) two weeks ago and resigned from the post of...

DC holds meet with BLOs to discuss poll preparedness

ITANAGAR, 19 Dec: Deputy Commissioner Talo Potom on Tuesday held a meeting with all the booth level officers (BLOs) of the Itanagar assembly constituency...

186 students awarded various degrees in 10th NIT convocation

Governor asks students to create opportunities JOTE, 19 Dec:  A total of 186 students were awarded various degrees during the 10th convocation of the National...

APWWS organizes legal awareness prog

LIKOR, 19 Dec: The Yingkiong branch of the Arunachal Pradesh Women's Welfare Society (APWWS) conducted a legal awareness programme, themed 'Know your rights and...