Day: February 14, 2019

Non enactment of CAB a moral victory: NESO

  NESO leaders addressing press persons in Delhi Press Club NEW DELHI, Feb 13: The GoI failed to table Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 (CAB) in Rajya Sabha on the concluding day on Wednesday due to “our united and concerted efforts”, North East Students’ Organisation (NESO), said in a release and termed it as a ‘moral victory’. It congratulated indigenous people of NE, its federal bodies – Khasi Students’ Union, All Assam Students’ Union, Naga Students’ Federation, Mizo Zirlai Pawl, Twipra Students’ Federation, All Manipur Students’ Union, Garo Students’ Unio and…

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Guv seeks tourism scheme from GoI

NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig. (Retd) B.D. Mishra met Union MoS (Tourism) here on Wednesday when the duo discussed various innovative ways to harness state’s huge tourism potential. The stressed on harnessing full potential as tourism could be one of the prime sectors to generate employment and enhance revenue. Recalling his recent tour to various districts, he urged the minister to assist the state in this respect. He also briefed him about proposed project to develop Parshuram Kund and assured that every paisa given for the project…

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Multi-faceted Dr. Taba Nirmali no more

NAHARLAGUN, Feb 13: Trend setter doctor Dr Taba Nirmali, known for walking extra miles to extend health services to the poor and needy, passed  away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday after prolonged illness. She had endeared one and all by her gentle approach and kindness attitude for which she would be always remembered. As the shocking news spread, friends, relatives, well-wishers made a beeline to her ‘D’ sector residence here to pay their last respect and for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace. “An era has ended…

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Scheme on climate change vulnerability | NSCCC nods for Papum Poma River

By Our Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Feb 13: The National Steering Committee on Climate Change (NSCCC) in 14th meeting in New Delhi on February 7 last has approved proposed Rs. 24.70 crore scheme for addressing climate change vulnerability of Papum-Poma River for 3 years. State PCCF (Env & CC) A. K. Shukla and Dy. Director-cum-project coordinator D.Dohu Robin along with other state representatives had attended the meeting, chaired by NSCCC Chairman C. K Mishra. Shukla and Robin had highlighted their department’s field activities on climate change including awareness before giving the proposal.…

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No action on Rijiju’s assurance: SUMAP

ITANAGAR, Feb 13: The Students United Movement of Arunachal Pradesh (SUMAP) recalled its meeting with Union MoS (Home Affairs) Kiren Rijiju to seek his intervention for 80% reservation for state’s ST for recruitment of 29 security assistants, advertised by Intelligence Bureau of MoHA for online registration. Rijiju had assured to look into the matter, but now no concrete step is visible till now though the examination for recruitment is scheduled on February 17 next, SUMAP claimed in a release. Expressing dismay, it said that the posts were rationally allocated against…

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Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi greetings

ITANAGAR, Feb 13:  Governor Brig. (Retd) B.D. Mishra and Chief Minister Pema Khandu have greeted Arunachal Pradesh people, particularly the Singpho community on Shapawng Yawng Manau Poi festival. Terming the festival as a window to ancient Singpho folklore that help building warm relationship resulting in  social harmony and oneness, the governor in his message, wished: May this festival of rituals and dances strengthen the bond of relationship in the society. In his message, Khandu said “Ours is a distinct state with several tribes and communities residing side by side for ages and…

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SBI asked to offer basic services

AALO, Feb 13:  The Galo Students Union has urged local SBI chief manager to improve basic facilities, like availability of account opening forms, restore passbook update machine, start ATM booths in different places of this township, deploy customer friendly staffs which have been lacking for last many years. The GSU will conduct a public survey and launch a democratic movement if basic services are not improved. The 14th edition of Sarkar Aapke Dwaar, conducted at Kugi Pomte lower primary school on Tuesday, was inaugurated by DC-incharge N. Wangjen, to benefit the people…

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100 mithuns take part in mela

ITANAGAR, Feb 13: A mithun mela-cum-technology awareness was conducted in Ledum village near East-Siang district HQs Pasighat on Tuesday. MLA Tatung Jamoh, in his inaugural address, lauded the efforts of Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR-NRC-M) in collaboration with state’s Vety & AH Dept along with Ledum Village Authority. The ICAR-NRC on Mithun in for popularizing scientific rearing of mithun through such regular events as this is the third one after Takelalung and Miren villages, he said. He urged the farmers to adopt the scientific…

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WHL holds awareness on useful 181 number

NAHARLAGUN, Feb 13:  Considering safety of women as a big concern in the society, a team of Arunachal Women Helpline-181 (WHL) of Oju Welfare Association has conducted awareness programmes in six districts in its continuing efforts to cover the entire Arunachal Pradesh. It conducted door to door awareness campaign in Ningcho village (East Kameng) and Reru village, (Lower Subansiri) to bring mass awareness about toll free number (181), particularly among the women folks for them to seek help as and when needed. Anyone could have excess to WHL by dialing…

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