By A O News Service ITANAGAR | Apr 16 | Arunachal Pradesh is a living testimony of heritage besides bravery of Army heroes; many known and many unknown, like 2 JK’s rifleman Shere Thapa, who had killed 180 PLA jawans in tama Chung Chung ridge. Thembang Fortified Village and Apatani Cultural Landscape, whose proposals were submitted by GoAP on 15.04.14, are among six NE monuments and sites identified by United Nation Educational Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for listing under World Heritage Site. Such enlisting is as per special…
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Longte blocks evil spirits for Arunachal prosperity
By Pradeep Kumar NIRJULI | Apr 16 | Terming Arunachal Pradesh as ‘Land of Festival’, former chief minister Nabam Tuki said that Longte festival symbolizes the uniqueness of this Himalayan state as a land of peace, joy, culture and hospitality unique in the world besides being an example of unity in diversity. Addressing revelers of week-long Longte celebration here on Sunday as chief guest, he said that state animal mithun is like any cash crop which could be encashed in an emergency and exhorted the community to make efforts for…
Read MoreCommunity participation key for success of Model Village under SAGY: Ering
PASIGHAT | Apr 16 | Lok Sabha MP Ninong Ering and Local MLA cum Parliamentary Secretary Agriculture & Fisheries, Tatung Jamoh, today attended a development cum awareness meeting organized here at Mikong Dere(community Hall), for the development of Mikong Village in Ruksin Sub-Division, as a Model Village under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana(SAGY). “We must all work together with collective effort to achieve the goal of Model Village under Sanshad Adarsh Gram Yojana to develop and create sustainable amenities and infrastructures, focus on social sectors viz. Health, education and livelihood opportunities”,…
Read MoreWhy neglect children with special needs?
Beyond the Horizon By Pradeep Kumar Special educators should be recruited for children with special needs (CwSNs). But, school authorities in most states/UTs invariably overlook their needs leaving them to fend for themselves. Why they have been neglected despite indivisible part of this great nation is a million dollar question. Few teachers, including Namsai-based famed Arunachal University of Studies assistant Prof Arunima Manna, shocked me the other day by apprising suffering of the CwSNs. She cited Delhi High Court directive of 02.11.17 that: “The requirement of special education to children…
Read MoreGovt committed to work for needy and downtrodden: Mein
*DCM launches ‘Gram Swaraj Abhiyan’ at Namsai NAMSAI | Apr 16 | Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Monday formally launched the ‘Gram Swaraj Abhyan’, a nationwide outreach program for cent per cent saturation of beneficiaries at a function organized here. While paying tribute to the architect of the constitution Dr B R Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, Mein emphasized on the need of reaching out to poor and downtrodden by the GoAP as well as the system, an official communiqué informed. He said the people at the last mile seldom get opportunity…
Read MorePHE&WS to sensitise on menstrual hygiene
By A O News Service ITANAGAR | Apr 16 | The PHE&WS department would hold a two-day workshop on ‘Menstrual hygiene management’ in collaboration with Mumbai-based NGO – Red is the New Green – under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) involving Papum Pare ASHA workers and SBM(G) consultants here from tomorrow, according to CE (sanitation) Toko Jyoti. This perhaps first such workshop on the subject hold significance as it would cover reproductive system-female & male, process of menstruation, menstruation management, hygiene measures, preparedness, safe disposal, problems faced during menstruation-pain in abdomen, heavy, delayed, irregular…
Read MoreSangken conclude
ITANAGAR | Apr 16 | Sangken- the water festival, considered as one of the most cheerful and significant festival in Theravada Buddhist culture concluded today with re-installation of statues of Lord Buddha at the main Buddha Vihara (temple) at exactly 3:13:47 PM. This festival is celebrated annually for three days. Water-throwing or dousing one another, is the distinguishing feature of this festival and is done continuously for three days of the festival. The throwing of water has traditionally been a sign of respect and well-wishing, as revellers hope to wash away bad…
Read MoreAdopt spirit of Constitution: Deru
From Our Correspondent BOMDILA| Apr 16 | Advisor to CM-cum-local MLA Japu Deru has exhorted the people to adopt the spirit of Constitution of India in practical life as a democrat. Addressing people of Pedung and Sera villages during concluding function of two-day event to mark 127th birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar on Friday, he advised them to turn their houses home stays as Bomdila and Tawang are fast turning tourist hubs. Highlighting developmental activities taken up by him in both villages, he urged them to avail benefits under…
Read MoreEast Siang launches Gram Swaraj Abhiyan
PASIGHAT| Apr 16 | East Siang DC Tamiyo Tatak highlighted importance of launching Gram Swaraj Abhiyan while celebrating Samajik Nyaya Diwas (Social Justice Day) as part of the Abhiyan to mark birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar here Saturday. After paying floral tribute at the portrait of Dr. Ambedkar, he termed the Bharat Ratna awardee as architect of Indian Constitution who had dedicated his life to uplift the underprivileged sections, promote social justice, equality and protect rights of the masses for developing an inclusive society. He urged all to…
Read MoreMLA inaugurates Loglu Community Hall
PASIGHAT | Apr 16 | Nari-Koyu MLA Kento Rina today inaugurated Loglu community hall at Kadu Saku Loglu village under Upper Ramle Banggo, Lower Siang district in presence of prominent leader Ranya Doye, Orator Tabin Karlo and villagers during three days Mopin celebration from April 16. Popir party from APP Colony Pasighat enthralled the audience presenting traditional songs and dances. Addressing the gathering, MLA Rina greeted the people and prayed for bumper harvest and prosperity. He appealed the people to be partner of development and to extend wholehearted supports to…
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