Day: September 4, 2017

  Present daily brouhaha in media on Sankalp Se Siddhi (Attainment through resolve), a new initiative launched by PM  Modi for a New India movement from 2017 to 2022, aims to bring in many changes in India for to boost country’s economy, citizens, society, governance, security and other verticals. But is the NERIST status not indicating that the resolve will remain a dream? By Pradeep Kumar ITANAGAR | Sept 03 | The present dismal status of NERIST, set up in 1984 to feed technical manpower requirements of under developed NE…

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ITANAGAR | Sept 03 | State Governor P B Acharya conveyed his concerns to Chief Minister Pema Khandu on infrastructure, education, health care and socio-economic issues confronting common people of Longding, Tirap and Changang districts when the later called on him at Raj Bhavan here today. Acharya, who recently toured those three districts had a meeting with the CM and chief secretary Shakuntala D. Gamlin on August 31 last . Khandu, who hinted his observation of Lower Dibang Valley district after touring recently, presented a copy of ‘The Ocean and…

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From  Our Correspondent TEZU | Sept 03 | Pothole ridden road of Sunpura, oldest circle of Lohit district, has been causing untold suffering to the commuters. The 20-km PWD from  Kalikhola tri-junction to Sunpura check gate is in a deplorable condition. Commuters have been finding tough time, especially patients bear the brunt of horrific situation. Students, particularly of VKV girl school and teachers are equal sufferers. The potholes almost look like mini fish ponds which pose tough challenge even for driving light vehicles, which many a times get damaged. “Though PWD…

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  AALO | Sept 03 | Reflecting  development-infrastructure equation, Union MoS (Home Affairs) Kiren Rijuju declared West Siang district to be the worst in road convexity. Rijiju, on a recent whirlwind tour to Beye Ngomdir, Ngomdir, Doji Jeli, Eyi and Logum Jini villages of  the district gathered firsthand experience on road condition. In series of meetings with department concerned,  he said the district has very poor in road connectivity though the Centre has released 2nd installment of PMGSY fund for 7-km Ngomdir-Beye for developing at black topped road. He assured to place additional fund during this fiscal for widening and other necessary works for road links. He directed…

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ITANAGAR | Sept 03 | In his effort to reach out to indigenous communities and to know more about their traditional beliefs and faiths, state Governor P B Acharya visited Golgii Bote Donyi Polo Ganggiing, near Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum here today to join Adi community to pay  obeisance to Donyi Polo and distributed fruits. Interacting with the Donyi Polo faith believers, he  appreciated regular weekly prayer meetings and exhorted them to preserve their rich cultural values. Acharya called upon the people from all faiths and religions with similar beliefs, traditions…

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NE Zone Badminton Champ   By Staff Reporter ITANAGAR | Sep 03 | In all 19 top ranking shuttlers ofArunachal Pradesh  left for Mizoram on Sunday  to take part in four-day North East Inter State Zone Badminton Championship-2017, scheduled at Aizawl from September 5 next. Arunachal State Badminton Association (ASBA) sent the group in a ceremony at MLA badminton stadium here today. Wishing them success, Sports Authority of Arunachal chairman Bamang Tago and ASBA joint secretary Penya Bagra  expressed confidence that they would win laurels to the state. The players in different categories…

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