*Petrol, diesel cheaper by Rs 2.50 in BJP-ruled states ITANAGAR, Oct 04: Arunachal Pradesh Govt has decided to reduce petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2.5 each to give a relief of Rs. 5 per litre to the consumers, according to an official statement. This move, following the Govt of India decision, aims at easing the difficulties of common people and reducing the inflationary trend. The state Govt will bear the impact of the rate reduction by lowering the state VAT. This decision, to be effective from 12 AM midnight on…
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Land of Indradhanush could woo tourists: is Arunachal ready?
Beyond the Horizon By Pradeep Kumar Land of Indradhanush – Arunachal Pradesh – with vast tourism potential is waiting for tourists from within and outside India. But tourist flow is not as much below expectation for various reasons. Firstly, lack of proper road connectivity has been posing toughest challenge in the state spread in vast geographical area for growth of tourism. Though Trans-Arunachal Highway is under construction to provide double-lane road link to all district headquarters but when it will be completed with hardly few months’ working season in a…
Read MoreUnite to curb opium from Mishmi society: Dr Tawsik
From Our Correspondent TEZU, Oct 04: Welfare Society (MWS) chairman Dr Sopai Tawsik Msihmi on Thursday gave a fervent call to each member of Mishmi society, including student to realize hazard of opium and willingly unite against to root out the menace. Addressing hundreds of student taking part on ‘Fighting Drug Menace Campaign’ at GHS School here on the second day, he said that there is no time to be a mere spectator but all should unite to discourage opium cultivation and consumption to protect the tribe from being wipe out.…
Read MoreBe worth citizens: Guv to students
PASIGHAT, Oct 04: Pointing out that Sainik School is considered to be the best in the country, Governor Brig. (Retd.) B.D. Mishra on Thursday exhorted the students to study well and maintain discipline to avail maximum benefit from good facilities to become worthy citizens. Dr Mishra, who had keenly facilitated set up of the school at Niglok, 32 km from here, was highly pleased when all students expressed wish to join National Defence Academy. He advised them to prepare to face future challenges, imbibe nationalism, moral character and camaraderie among…
Read MoreMLAs misusing MLALADF, few enjoying Par Secys facilities: Sangha
ITANAGAR, Oct 04: Few of the total 23 parliamentary secretaries are still enjoying their facilities, like vehicles and staff given then, at the cost of additional burden to state exchequer even after losing their posts. Claiming this in a release on Thursday, All Arunachal Pradesh Panchayat Parishad secretary general Sangha Tagik Masang said that state chief secretary on August 14 last, in tune with the direction of Itanagar Permanent Bench of Gauhati High Court, had issued an order: “All 23 members of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly shall cease to be parliamentary secretaries”. Enjoying the…
Read MoreStray animal eviction continues
ITANAGAR, Oct 04: Capital Complex district administration, in its continued drive, evicted around 17 stray animals from Naharlagun to Nirjuli areas on Thursday. The official team was led by Naharlagun CO Neelam Teji, IMC senior vety officer Dr. G Piel and forest vety officer Dr. Sorang Tadap. Thus, the animals owners have been urged to refrain from letting their out in the open which results in various nuisance like traffic problems, unhygienic atmosphere etc. The drive will continue while observing prevention of cruelty to Animals Act. (DIPRO) 20
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