ITANAGAR, Nov 29: Following assurances from the Chief Minister Office (CMO) in resolving the issues, the All Nyishi Students Union (ANSU) on Monday announced to defer its proposed 36 hours Capital bandh on December 6 next. The unanimous decision to defer the second phase of bandh, was taken during an executive body meeting of the union, ANSU President Nabam Dodum told reporters at Press Club here. Chief Minister Pema Khandu has assured to resolve the two point demands of the union in a meeting which is scheduled on December 13…
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APPDSCCA refuses to transport PMGKAY rice for non-payment of outstanding bills
ITANAGAR, Nov 29: Arunachal Pradesh PDS Carriage Contractor Association (APPDSCCA), in a memorandum to chief secretary here on Monday, has conveyed its inability to lift and transport rice of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kailyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) of Phase-V for free distribution for four months from December next as announced by the Centre. Pointing out that the APPDSCCA has transported PMGKAY rice smoothly to hilly and remote areas for free distribution for 15 months from 01.04.20 phase wise, i.e. 1st phase (April, 2020 to May, 2020 for two months; 2nd phase…
Read MoreAPCC padyatra to expose BJP’s misrule | Tuki castigates NDA for inflation, selling public assets
ITANAGAR, Nov 29: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Monday organized a ‘Padyatara’ (foot march), as part of the party’s nationwide campaign, “Jan Jagran Abhiyan’ against inflation under the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre. The foot march which began from the residence of former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki at Sagalee, culminated at Rach-Tabio village where, hundreds of Congress workers and office bearers participated. The padyatra was organized by the Block Congress Committee of Sagalee. Tuki in his address said that the Padyatra is a part of the nationwide campaign…
Read MoreCertificate course on beekeeping begins at AUS
ITANAGAR, Nov 29: A 200 hours certificate course in ‘value addition and marketing of NTFPs (Animal Origin): wild beekeeping & processing’ under Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) was kicked off at Arunachal University of Studies (AUS) here on Monday. The program is being funded by the union ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC through Arunachal state ENVIS Hub of the forest department. Speaking on the occasion, AUS Vice Chancellor Prof B. Mohan Kumar dwelt on various applications of bee rearing like active pollinator, therapeutic uses etc. He encouraged…
Read MoreRiga organises Sarkar Aapke Dwar, airgun surrender programme
RIGA, Nov 29: The services of thirteen government departments were offered at Riga during the second ‘Sarkaar aapke dwaar’ camp in Siang district on Monday. Pangin-Boleng MLA Ojing Tasing who inaugurated the programme, while interacting with the departmental officials and the public, called for ‘Sabka Prayas’ alongwith ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’ for building a self-reliant Siang district. “Everyone’s effort is important to boost the local economy and built self-reliance,” Tasing said and emphasised on financial literacy for better livelihood opportunities and asked the farmers to ensure registration for…
Read MoreTuna Behera – emerging sand artist of Odisha
By Pradeep Kumar BALASORE, Nov 29: Tuna Behera is emerging as a prominent sand artist of Odisha toeing the legacy of Puri-based famous sand artist Sudarshan Pattanaik, who has won 60 international sand sculpture championships and festivals across the world and 27 Indian championships, to bag numerous awards for his unique, amazing and wonderful arts, including Padma Shri in 2014. Pattanaik, who had broken the Guinness Book of World Record by making world’s largest sand castle in Puri beach, has also been offering training to artists through open air Sudarsan…
Read MorePeople advised not to avail internet service from Starlink
ITANAGAR, Nov 29: The union department of telecommunication (DoT) has urged upon the people not to subscribe satellite based internet service from Starlink, a service provider, saying that the company has not obtained any license or authorization from the department. “It has come to notice that M/s Starlink has started pre-selling and booking of the satellite based internet services in India which is also evident from the company’s website wherein, satellite based internet services can be booked by users in Indian territory,” the department said in a statement on Monday.…
Read MoreMMT to work for Monyul region
DIRANG, Nov 29:The new central executive body members of Monpa Apex body Monpa Mimang Tsogpa (MMT) led by president Dorjee Phuntso, vice president (HQs) Tsering Tashi and secretary general Namgey Tsering decided to work for better development Monyul region and sought cooperation of all. Matters related to Monpa society and recent resolutions adopted by Tawang, Khalaktang and Dirang MMT branch were also discussed and suggestions sought. 20
Read MoreDC unveils boundary stone between villages
AALO, Nov 29: The traditional Hipu River boundary stone demarcating the river boundary between the two biggest villages of West Siang district was unveiled by Deputy Commissioner Penga Tato on Monday in presence of representatives from All Kombo Welfare and Development Society (AKWDS), Darka Gida Isi Committee (DGIC), HGBs, GBs and others. Addressing the occasion, the DC said that there is nothing like settling the inter village boundary, be it river, land or forest through mutual trust and understanding. “The boundary stone in the form of erecting a permanent pillar…
Read MoreNyigyor gets support of engineer
LIKABALI, Nov 29: Former PWD executive engineer Mimar Nyodu along with host of his supporters on Monday joined hands with Likabali MLA Kardo Nyigyor in a function here. Nyodu had unsuccessfully contested the 2019 assembly election from the Likabali seat under the Congress banner. He ranked third in the fray. Nyodu said that Nyigyor’s clean image, honesty and leadership quality drawn him to support him. Nyigyor, while welcoming Nyodu and his supporters to the party fold, said that the political scenario of Likabali constituency is crystal clear now with the…
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