Day: July 17, 2019

*Arunachal export policy in offing: Secy Panyang By Pradeep Kumar ITANAGAR, July 16: Export is a very lucrative business but the myth that it is misnomer as anyone could export to earn dollar, said Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Prof Gautam Dutta while highlighting vast scope of exports across India. The world recorded 16 trillion dollar worth foreign trade in 2018 and all nations intended a share to push up their respective GDP, but NE’s share should be negligible, he said and exhorted the participants to venture into export…

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* IIFT terms her role model By A O News Service ITANAGAR, July 16: Young exporter Anima Pertin of Mangnang village of East Siang district desires to be a successful entrepreneur by exploring huge argi-horticultural scope of this Himalayan state. While taking part in a workshop on capacity building and export awareness here on Tuesday, she was lauded by Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Prof Gautam Dutta for earning dollars from export and termed her a role model for Arunachal Pradesh. He assured her to get an export license…

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ITANAGAR, July 16: Advocating conversion of Swacha Bharat Mission (G) into a Jan Andolaan by changing mind-set, PH&WS Minister Wangki Lowang on Wednesday exhorted media to play a proactive role in spreading health and hygiene awareness across the nook and corner of the state. Lowang congratulated top 10 household beneficiaries awarded for beautifully painting their toilets under Swachh Sunder Sauchalaya (SSS) painting competition-2018, 10 sarpanch and Tawang, Namsai and West Siang as best performing districts at a function at Banquet Hall here on Wednesday, according to an official release. Raising…

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PASIGHAT, July 16: Pasighat to host Senior Women’s National Football Championship during September 10-30 next in newly built stadium here which would see 30 teams comprising 700 players and sports officials from across India. East Siang DC Dr. Kinny Singh, chaired a coordination meeting on Monday to chalk out plan for the historic event, when state coordinator Kipa Ajay, Arunachal Pradesh Football Association secretary Orin Lego, DSO (sports) Nada Apa and sports officials General Jamoh and Tamat Gamoh briefed her about requirements and challenges. She urged the officials and HoDs to…

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By A O News Service ITANAGAR, July 16: Rolling stones at turning point before entering Itanagar for the last few days due to incessant rains had caused serious thought to commuters. However, halting traffic movement was halted for on Wednesday morning some times and one each JCB and bull drudger were engaged to clear the fallen stones and widen the road by cutting the hill to prevent rolling stones. This timely action justifies the adage “A stitch in time saves nine” as no accident took place till now and the…

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JOLLANG, July 16: The Nyishi Ethnic Students’ of Arunachal (NESA) defeated Kameng FC by 6-1 goals in first match of 2nd Jully Super 16 Football Championship-2019 on 3rd day on Wednesday at Don Bosco School Ground here. Tagru James scored for NESA in 8th minutes, followed by Nabam Ropo in 12th minute, Gyamar Nai in 25th minutes of first half. In second half, Ropo scored his second goal in 48th minute, Gyamar Nai his second goal in 61st minute and Pagge Tashi scored one in 69th minute taking total score to…

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By A O News Service ITANAGAR, July 16: The Indian karate team led by Karate Federation of India president Hanshi Likha Tara from New Delhi on Wednesday for Taskent in Uzbekistan to take part in six-day  16th Asian Karate Championship, being  conducted  by Asian Karate Federation  beginning there from July 15 next. KAI senior vice president Bharat Sharma wished them good luck at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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ITANAGAR, July 16: Sanskar Bharati Arunachal Pradesh (SBAB) honoured four teachers in its office coinciding with Guru Purnima on Tuesday to justifythe Sanskrit hymn: Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwara Guru Sakshat Param Brahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah They were master of music (vocal) Debjani Acharyya and Kathak dancer Amit Kumar Mukherjee for their outstanding contribution to state’s art and culture. Award of appreciation was also given to North Lakhimpur-based Lakhi Biswas Memorial Trust Nikita Biswas for her outstanding achievement in class-X CBSE examination 2018-19. SBAP president Tayi Taggu lauded the teachers for enlightening…

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