By Pradeep Kumar ITANAGAR, Aug 30: An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter was scheduled to conduct aerial reconnaissance on Tuesday in search of noted mountaineer Tapi Mra, who has been missing along with his porter Niku Dao for about last 13 days while on an official trip to explore snow-capped Mount Kyarisatam, one of the highest peaks of Arunachal Pradesh located in East Kameng district. But the state government deployed chopper could not fly due to inclement weather and consistent rain, Mountaineering Association of Arunachal Pradesh (MAAP) president Sika Gapak…
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Rs 250 crore oil palm factory in Arunachal soon: Goenka
Oil palm cultivation By Our Special Correspondent ITANAGAR, Aug 30: The 3F Oil Palm Pvt. Ltd (3FOPPL), a leading oil palm company in India, on Tuesday announced to invest Rs 250 crore to set up an integrated oil palm factory in Arunachal Pradesh, first of its kind in NE region. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for September 30 next at Lower Dibang Valley district HQs Roing. The company had acquired 120 acres of land for the project in February and all nec of the land were also obtained, said 3FOPPL CEO-cum-…
Read MoreModi-Khandu double-engine Govt helping speedy growth of Arunachal, says Natung
ITANAGAR, Aug 30: The double-engine Govt led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre and Chief Minister Pema Khandu in the state is facilitating unprecedented growth and progress in Arunachal Pradesh, said WRD, Env. & Forest, Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Mama Natung. He was speaking about recently launched book on Prime Minister Narendra Modi – Modi@20: Dreams Meeting Delivery – at a seminar organized by state BJP at Banquet Hall here on Tuesday. The Modi Govt is consistently taking care of NE region for all round development indicating…
Read MoreSchool textbooks to include State’s unsung heroes: Felix
By Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Aug 30: Facts about unheard freedom fighters of the state would be included in the school textbooks soon, Home Minister Bamang Felix said at Dorjee Khandu Convention hall here on Tuesday after two films on unsung heroes of freedom struggle were screened. School students should be acquainted with the role of ancestors, how they fought against the British during the freedom movement and sacrificed their life, he said. The report of unsung heroes of the state based on inputs of various community based organisations is in…
Read MoreRural haat bring smiles to farmers
ZIRO, Aug 30: A joint NABARD and Arunachal State Rural Livelihood Mission sponsored rural haat at Pengu was inaugurated on Tuesday bringing cheers to farmers, members of self-help groups and co-operative societies of agri, horti and allied producers. The large, spacious, open-air SPT building costing Rs 16.21 lakh with another adjoining building consisting of an office room, store room and toilets, is located facing the highway which would be a great boon to both the sellers and buyers. Farmers, particularly from Mudang-Tage, Bamin-Michi, Dutta, Hari and Hong villages are likely…
Read MoreAKA finalizes karatekas for 2nd NE Olympic Games-2022
NAHARLAGUN, Aug 30: The following karatekas have been selected for six-day 2nd North East Olympic Games-2022, scheduled to begin at Meghalaya capital Shillong from October to 31 next. The selection trial was conducted at Marik Academy at Chimpu on August 27 last by selection committee chairman Bulang Marik , vice chairman S. Deben Sharma, referees & judges, who are members with Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) secretary general Bamang Tago as observer, Arunachal Karate-Do Association (AKA) president Likha Tara said in a release. The category-wise players are: Kata teams: Senior males…
Read MoreAMYAA conducts legal awareness prog
ANINI, Aug 30: NGO AMYAA in collaboration with Dibang Valley district administration conducted a day-long legal awareness with motto ‘Know your rights and fight for your rights’, sponsored by Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW). AMMYA president R.K Paul Chawang lauded efforts of APSCW for bringing awareness among vulnerable section of the state. He urged the members not to employee any child under 14 years of age as domestic helper and warned for legal action against perpetrators. ADC D.J. Borah highlighted various issues related to polygamy and domestic violence.…
Read MoreBe ready to hold polls successfully: DC
TAWANG, Aug 30: With the festival of democracy is approaching, it is time for all stakeholders to pull up our socks and tighten belts to conduct elections successfully, said DC-cum-DEO Kesang Ngurup Damo said. Addressing ADC (HQs)-cum-AERO Lobsang Tsering, ADC (Lungla) Tashi Dhondup, EROs, AEROs, BLOs and representatives of political parties on Election Laws(Amendment) Act, 2021, he sought suggestion of political parties for rationalisation of polling stations. Terming BLOs as backbone of election department, he sought their cooperation in linking of adhaar cards with electoral rolls. He suggested holding meeting…
Read MoreNew conference hall for RD directorate
ITANAGAR, Aug 30: Rural development and panchayati raj secretary Amarnath Talwade, who inaugurated a 100-seater newly built conference hall of RD directorate here on Tuesday, lauded all staff, particularly director Kego Jilen for constant persuasion for the conference room. He also took stock of structural reforms of the department and directed official concerned to submit relevant document for further consideration It was a long pending demand of officials for lack of space even for conducting normal meeting, according to an official release. 20
Read MoreMaintain work quality: DC
AALO, Aug 30: West Siang DC Penga Tato, who reviewed flagship programmes of various departments during a district level monitoring committee (DLMC) here on Tuesday. After all state and central flagship schemes were discussed in details, the DC urged the executing agencies to maintain work quality and targeted time. (DIPRO) 20
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