Expenditure limit: MP-Rs 75 lakh; MLA-Rs 20 lakh By Pradeep Kumar ITANAGAR, Mar 28: Money plays a vital role in either state Assembly or Lok Sabha elections, which has been certified by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday. Sitharaman said that BJP president JP Nadda had extended the option to her to either contest from Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu, but she rejected the offer, pleading that she does not have the funds to contest the elections. While speaking at the Times Now Summit-2024, the Finance Minister said, “After…
Read MoreRGU holds NE Tech Conclave | Focus to herald ecosystem for tech development in varsities
RONO HILLS, Mar 28: Rajiv Gandhi University Vice Chancellor Prof. Saket Kushwaha, in his presidential address to two-day Northeast Technology Conclave, while focusing on innovation, stressed on ‘waste to wealth’ concept for the upcoming entrepreneurs to adopt for nation building. Organized by RGU’s DST Technology Enabling Centre (TEC), the conclave, which concluded here on Wednesday, aimed at creating an ecosystem for technology development in the universities as well as providing a platform as network for researchers with other institutions, national laboratories and industries. The focus of the Centre would be on…
Read MoreJNC inks MoU with ADU for research and academics
GUWAHATI, Mar 28: The Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) here signed a MoU with Assam Downtown University (ADU) in its campus here on Thursday for creating conducive ecosystem foe research and academics for both institutions to grow in a symbiotic relationship. After JNC vice principal Dr Leki Sitang and ADU vice chancellor Dr NC Talukdar signed the MoU, Dr Sitang said that it would benefit both institutions to create knowledge pool and share intellectual resources.. ADU has been focusing in integrating research and academics, said Dr Talukdar, adding the MoU would…
Read MoreStone pelting by miscreants hits SP
By Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Mar 28: In an unfortunate stone pelting incident, Longding superintendent of police (SP) Dekio Gumja sustained head injury during scrutiny of nomination papers on Thursday. The incident took place outside the office of DC-cum-district election officer during scrutiny of nomination papers of candidates of Phanchau-Wakka Assembly constituency, according to DEO Bekir Nyorak. All officers were busy in their assigned task when mishap took place prompting police to fire in the air, Nyorak said. The SP later said that the miscreants resorted to stone pelting on vehicle…
Read MoreLotus blooms again | CM Khandu among 5 elected uncontested
CM Ratu Techi Jikke Tako Nyato Dukom Mutchu Mithi By Pradeep Kumar ITANAGAR, Mar 27: Arunachal Pradesh, which as union territory graduated to parliamentary form of democracy in 1975, springs up surprises during every Assembly elections. This year too after completion of filing nomination papers ended on Wednesday, five of total 60 nominees of ruling BJP emerged elected uncontested. Those elected unopposed are Chief Minister Pema Khandu (Mukto), new comer Ratu Techi (Sagalee), sitting lawmakers Jikke Tako (Tali), Nyato Dukom (Taliha) and Mutchu Mithi (Roing). But, the Election Commission of…
Read MoreHilly Arunachal poses challenge for elections: Koyu | Polling team to trek 39-km for lone voter of Malogam
By A O News Service ITANAGAR, Mar 27: A day before April 19, when polling for assembly and Lok Sabha elections will take place in Arunachal Pradesh, a team of polling officials will trek 39-km to reach remote Malogam village in Anjaw district for lone voter, 44-year-old woman Sokela Tayang, could exercise her franchise. A temporary polling booth will be set up for Tayang, in the picturesque village close to the China border, joint chief electoral officer Liken Koyu told this daily over telephone on Wednesday, adding that very few…
Read MoreEarly Bird offers free online course on birds relevant for Arunachal
By A O News Service ITANAGAR, Mar 27: We get up early morning to hear the chirping of birds in our backyard or roof toos. But many are not aware that there are over 11,000 bird species, including migratory, each with their own unique appearance and habits. However, the number of bird species is approximate and fluid due to DNA analysis Early Bird, a non-profit organization, dedicated to fostering a deep connection between children and nature, has announced launch of “The Wonder Of Birds” course, available online at https://courses.early-bird.in, course director Garima Bhatia…
Read MorePapum Pare district poll preparedness reviewed
YUPIA, Mar 27: Election Commission of India (ECI) general observer Amit Dhaka and police observer Om Prakash Tripathy, in a meeting with the SPs and election nodal officers held a meeting here on Wednesday to review preparedness for general elections in Papum Pare district. Dhaka, who is also general observer for Lower Subansiri and Keyi Panyor districts, called for concerted efforts by all assigned to elections duties to work in tandem to ensure free and fair elections. Terming Itanagar as focal point for out flux of freebies to lure the…
Read MoreAlleged rapist arrested
PASIGHAT, Mar 27: Pasighat police have arrested one Tabang Taboh, 39, from Kaying village of Siang district on March 22 last in connection with an attempt to murder and rape case (No.12/2024 u/s 341/325/307/376/506 IPC) which was registered with women police station (WPS) here. The alleged accused intentionally evading arrest after committing the offence and heading towards Siang district was nabbed after a night long search by WPS OC Ojum Riba, according to East Siang SP Dr. SK Singhal. Dr Singhal, who coordinated operation, said that a Pangin Police team…
Read MoreDevotees hold chari prahari to pay obeisance as India turns Ramamaya
Beyond the Horizon By Pradeep Kumar Consecration of Lord Ram idol in Ram Temple in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh on 22.01.24 has not only drew around five lakh devotees from across the world who paid their obeisance next day, but has also turned India Ramamaya. Prayers have become a regular feature in all Sanatani houses so also chari prahari to pray Lord Ram. Prahar is a Sanskrit term for a unit of time that is approximately three hours. The first prahar commonly begins at sunrise, while other three prahars start at late…
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