Monthly Archives: September 2024

Former Lebanese central bank governor charged with embezzling $42m in ongoing corruption probe

BEIRUT, 4 Sep (AP) — Lebanon charged its embattled former central bank governor Wednesday with the embezzlement of $42 million, three judicial officials told...

Rights group alleges Lebanon and Cyprus violated refugees’ human rights and EU funds paid...

BEIRUT, 4 Sep (AP) — European aid sent to Lebanon in an attempt to regulate migration by sea is funding practices that violate human...

US envoy to Taiwan declares ties ‘rock solid’ amid military threats from China

TAIPEI, Taiwan, 4 Sep (AP) — The top U.S. envoy to Taiwan on Wednesday said American support for the island is “rock-solid, principled, and...

Boko Haram militants on motorcycles attacked a Nigerian village, killing over 100, residents say

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, 4 Sep (AP) — At least 100 villagers were killed in northeastern Nigeria when suspected Boko Haram Islamic extremists opened fire on...

Cambodia says China gifting 2 warships as it finishes work expanding strategically important port

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, 4 Sep (AP) — Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday that China is giving its navy two warships of the type it...

DMP in hot water after detection of workers without ILP

ROING, 3 Sep: The NHPC Ltd's 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Hydroelectric Project (DMP) has landed in hot water after a raid in one of...

Case registered against T&E inspector Talwade

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 3 Sep: A case has been registered against Tax & Excise Inspector Abhishek Talwade, son of former Arunachal Pradesh rural &...

Sexual assault case: Court extends Bagra’s hearing

Staff Reporter YUPIA, 3 Sep: The district & sessions court here has extended the court hearing of Yumken Bagra, prime accused in the sexual assault...

U/Siang SIFF unit objects to NHPC’s survey for SUMP

PASIGHAT, 3 Sep: The Upper Siang district unit of the Siang Indigenous Farmer's Forum (SIFF) has raised objection over the NHPC Ltd's plan for...

CM reviews status of 13 HEPs allotted to CPSUs

ITANAGAR, 3 Sep: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday reviewed the status of 13 hydropower projects (HEPs), memorandums of agreement (MoAs) for which were...

Miss Arunachal non payment of incentive: AGCI removes organising team

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 3 Sep: Following a month-long controversy surrounding the non-release of the financial incentive meant for former Miss Arunachal Tengam Celine Koyu, the...

Police bust interstate sex racket, 8 arrested

ZIRO, 3 Sep: The state police have busted an interstate sex racket here in Lower Subansiri district, rescuing four victim girls and arresting eight...

Manta Wangsu selected as overseas research fellow at UoE, Scotland

ITANAGAR, 3 Sep: In a hugely inspiring story, Manta Wangsu, hailing from insurgency infested Longding district, has been selected as a visiting overseas research...

Gona Niji to showcase Arunachal crafts in Istanbul

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 3 Sep: Arunachal fashion designer Gona Niji is set to showcase the rich loom and handicraft heritage of Arunachal at the 19th...

Power supply shutdown

PASIGHAT, 3 Sep: Power supply from the Aalo (W/Siang) 132/33 kV substation towards Pasighat (E/Siang), Roing (LDV), Tezu (Lohit) and Namsai will remain shut...

Two drug peddlers arrested

KHONSA, 3 Sep: Two drug peddlers were arrested with suspected heroin from Medical Colony here in Tirap district on Monday, police said. Based on information...

Dist-level NCORD meeting held

TAWANG, 3 Sep: Tawang SP DW Thongon delivered a presentation outlining the role and responsibilities of the district-level Narcotics Coordination Committee (NCORD) during an...

Police seize and destroy tobacco products

MIAO, 3 Sep: Tobacco products and outdated food items seized by the Miao police from different shops in the town were burnt to ashes...

Public cooperation, govt action can improve ICR’s residents’ living quality: DC

ITANAGAR, 3 Sep: Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) DC Talo Potom said that public cooperation along with timely government action is crucial for improving the...

Legal awareness prog held

DOIMUKH, 3 Sep: The Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA), in collaboration with Doimukh-based NGO Hope & Shine Society, conducted a legal awareness...