Month: February 2022

ITANAGAR, Feb 25: Capital Police with consistent efforts to contain rising cases two wheelers, domestic gas cylinder, robbery and snatching in Itanager area, SP Capital Jimmy Chiram constituted an special anti-theft team led by Itanager SDPO Kamdam Sikom, Insp Simi, SIs Kenter Tacha & Sanjeet Jha, HC Kamgo, constables Siplu, Ligu, Basar, Mili & Anil, Tago Thomas, Geyum Padu and (lady) Wangsu. On 16.02.22, one suspected person, namely Tok Chahar, 21, was apprehended and during interrogation he was found to be involved in a case registered at Itanagar PS vide…

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From Our Reporter KIMIN, Feb 26: Reiterating importance of culture and identity, Liromoba MLA Nyamar Kabak called for protecting and preserving them for posterity for the next generation to feel proud of their indigenous identity. Addressing the cultural night of Golden Jubilee Nyokum Yullo festival celebration at General Ground here on Thursday, Kabak said that parents have the pivotal role in educating their children. Similarly, “it is also the responsibility of the youths to carry forward own culture and identity as “loss of culture is loss of identity,” he said, adding that…

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By Pradeep Kumar ITANAGAR, Feb 26: Important ancient archeological site –  Bhismaknagar Fort -, located 29-km from Lower Dibang Valley district HQs Roing is lying in shambles so also the nearby tourist lodge. The Fort adorned with pottery was built with clay bricks by Vidarbha King Bhismak in 8th century BC and was the site of Chutiya Kingdom who had ruled the area during 12th to 16th century. Bhismaka was the vassal of King Jarasandha of Magadha. The site was a stronghold of the Chutias. Bhismaknagar has been identified with Sadhayapuri (or Svadhayapuri), the political centre of Chutia Kingdom. Based…

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PASIGHAT, Feb 26: Several experts taking part in national webinar on “Agripreneurship Development and Excellence” on Friday updated technical know-how in their respective domains. The webinar on “Agripreneurship Development and Excellence” was organized on Friday by RKVY RAFTAAR agribusiness incubator (CHF R-ABI) of College of Horticulture and Forestry (CHF) here. The event highlighted achievements of innovation and agri-entrepreneurship programme as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahtosav celebration in which total 163 from across the country had registered. The event begun after organizing secretary-cum-CHF R-ABI PI-CEO Dr A.S. Mailappa lauded the…

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ITANAGAR, Feb 26: The ongoing weeklong science festival “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujayate” at A.P. Science Centre here witnessed more than 300 students’ participants from various Capital Complex schools. Their vibrant presentations included cultural events, science drama-Evolution of Science – by Donyi Polo Mission School of Hearing and Visually Impaired and Evolution of viral diseases by Holy Cross High School, songs by Green Mount School, Donyi Polo Vidya Bhawan, Professional Carrier Academy, beat boxing by Green Mount School, dance by Professional Carrier Academy  and recitation science poem on “ Vigyan Bhaut Upyogi…

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RONO HILLS, Feb 26: Rajiv Gandhi University Vice Chancellor Prof. Saket Kushwaha, in his inaugural address to two-day workshop on “Citizen journalism: Empowering youth for social change”, spoke at length about democracy and importance of journalism. Highlighting in this era of post-truth, the understanding of things becomes quite vague, he said, adding that one’s perspectives and opinion that caters to an event is always a talking point, especially with citizen journalist getting popular. A inaugural session of two days’ workshop on “Citizen Journalism: Empowering Youth for social change” was conducted…

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GUWAHATI, Feb 25: Focusing the geostrategic importance of NE region of India,  gateway to South East Asian countries, to take khadi to next level to capture national and international markets by capturing the vast market potentials remained the focus of day-long interaction of all khadi institutions and stakeholders of NE zone, The event organized by Khadi Village Industries Commission (KVIC), NE zone (NEZ) in Mukti Jujaru Bhawan here on Thursday was attended by khadi lovers and 160 delegates, including KVIC state directors and officers engaged in promoting khadi and village…

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By A O News Service ITANAGAR, Feb 25: Consistent bad weather along with snowfall have impacted movement of tourists through Sela Pass to Tawang, and adjoining areas prompting district authority to impose traffic restrictions. The traffic advisory, issued by West Kameng district magistrate Karma Leki, said that movement of any vehicle, be it government and private, shall be allowed on the basis of alternate day traffic movement and all such vehicles plying from West Kameng to Tawang via Sela Pass shall be allowed on alternate days. “In view of continuous…

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AALO, Feb 25: Sora family – DSP Nyumyom Sora, PWD EE Nyumli Sora, GPC Nyumge Sora and DC office head assistant Nyumpe Sora – in a noble gesture has dedicated a well-built and well-furnished two room structure to be used as office of Nikte secondary school head master in memory of their late father Dagnyum Sora, late mother Dugbi Ete Sora and late sister Nyumme Sora. The handing over coincided with death anniversary of their mother on Thursday. The said building was formally handed over by Nari Koyu MLA-cum-education advisor…

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