Month: October 2021

Kameng River water turns muddy causes apprehension

A reminder of Siang’s Dec 2000 By Pradeep Kumar ITANAGAR, Oct 30:  The clean water of Kameng River has turned yellow since Friday while large numbers of dead fish washed up to its shores prompting  East Kameng administration to issue an advisory to avoid venturing into the river and desist from selling or consuming the dead fish which have died of ‘unknown causes’. Authorities have clarified that high total dissolved solids (TDS) in the river has resulted in its turbidity and the low oxygen led to the massive death of…

Read More

Youth role vital in nation building: Wahge

ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Youth have a greater role to play to strengthen relations with all communities and maintain communal harmony for peace, progress and development of any area to create vibrant society and help nation building, said state Bharatiya Janata Party  (BJP) president Biyuram Wahge. Addressing state executive meeting of Bharatiya janata yuva morcha (BJYM) here on Friday, he said that the BJP is a party with a difference for which all youth leaders should shoulder to bring mass awareness about party ideologies. Pointing out that  knowledge builds character and…

Read More

Gao launches BPCL door to door delivery facility

By Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Arunachal East Lok Sabha member Tapir Gao, after launching door to door delivery facility Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) at it would offer great respite to the consumers. While retail head (East)  Debashis Naik termed it as a pre-Diwali gift for North East people as it would offer commercial sales to total seven bower refuellers, including two in Arunachal Pradesh (Karsingsa and an Pasighat), 4 in Assam (Kharupetia, Amoni, Dodora and Patacharkuchi), and one in Manipur. The BPCL has been serving consumers in like…

Read More

Bhaiji’s ashes to be immersed in Arunachal Pradesh rivers

By Pradeep Kumar ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Vedic hymn sang by Gayatri Pariwar members rented the air as the mortal remains of eminent Gandhian Salem Nanjundaiah Subba Rao aka Bhaiji (1929-2021) were consigned to flames at his Gandhi Ashram at Joura, Morena, Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. His brother-in-law Major Ishwar Jais lit the funeral pyre as hundreds of his followers, National Youth Project activits,large number of National Service Scheme volunteers and ‘Who’s who’ from across the country led by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot joined the somber ceremony. As the raging flames…

Read More

PSGAP offers tips on ensuing board exams

RONO HILLS, Oct 30: The Psychosocial Support Group Arunachal Pradesh (PSGAP) under the aegis of All Arunachal Pradesh Psychological Association (AAPPA) organized an outreach program on ‘Exam preparation techniques’ for students of Govt. HS School in the campus here on Saturday in view of ensuing board examinations. AAPPA joint secretary (training & skill development) Tadar Amar, as resource person, conducted two in-depth –part sessions covering tools, techniques and tactics for productive study and explored strategies to boost memory, concentration and efficient time management. The art of exam handling on important…

Read More

635 benefit from legal awareness

ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Tawang & Lower Subansiri District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) conducted legal awareness on Saturday at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Kangteng, Tawang, and Saint Claret College, Salaya village Ziro to benefit total 534 students. Resource persons gave talks on free legal aid, National Legal Services Authority Act, 1987, central & state Govt. schemes for children, Arunachal Pradesh Victim Compensation Scheme, 2011, Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, women’s rights, Right of Children to Free & Compulsory Education Act, 2009, Motor Accident Claim Tribunal, 1985, wildlife preservation and…

Read More

Untouched Egyptian tomb -ground breaking discovery

Beyond the Horizon By Pradeep Kumar Egypt is globally famous for Egyptian pyramids, ancient masonry structures, and at least 118 have been identified mostly built for country’s pharaohs and their consorts during Old and Middle Kingdom periods. Pyramid of Djoser, a surrounding complex, built of dressed missionary in c. 2630–2610 NBCE during 3rd Dynasty, is considered world’s oldest monumental structures. The most famous is at Giza on the outskirts of Cairo while Pyramid of Khufu is the largest one and only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence despite about 2,000 years. Archaeologists and Egyptologists since early 1800s have…

Read More

SBAP felicitates 13 APPSCCE qualifiers

ITANAGAR, Oct 30: After felicitating 13 candidates who have qualified Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined Competitive Examination (APPSCCE) on behalf of  Seva Bharati Arunachal Pradesh (SBAP) at Seva Dham here Saturday, adviser to CM Tai Tagak congratulated them and wished them bright future All successful candidates were trained by SBAP and Jnana Prabodhini, Pune. Tagak advised them to remember that they have decided to opt for civil service as a career to serve the society and development of the state as this service only provides ample opportunities to work in…

Read More

Speed up probe into rape case: APSCW

ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Vehemently condemns heinous crime of rape and murder of a young woman at Bhalukpong on October 17, Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) has sought status report from West Kameng superintendent of police. Appreciating commendable work of police for apprehending the alleged accused, it also asked them to conduct proper investigation and submit the charge sheet soon. APSCW chairperson Radhilu Chai (Techi), in a release, urged one and all to co-operate with the police for smooth probe to grant speedy justice to the deceased and her…

Read More

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas greetings

ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Governor Brig. ((Retd.) B. D. Mishra has greeted Arunachal Pradesh on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), which commemorate birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, former Deputy Prime Minister and a Bharat Ratna awardee. In his message, he hoped that the occasion will continue to reinforce the spirit of nationalism and social harmony among the people of country as Patel, known as Ironman of India, had integrated over 565 princely states into a union to be known as architect of United India. (PRO) 20

Read More