Month: October 2022

Arunachal to set up 1st aquarium of NE: Taki

Barapensis, A.palinensis and A.uniobarensis ‘Himalayan state – a natural fish hub’ By Pradeep Kumar ITANAGAR. Oct 30: The Integrated Aqua Park (IAP), sanctioned by Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD) at Tarin, near Lower Subansisir district HQs Ziro for brining blue revolution through suitable and responsible develoment of fiseries sector in Arunachal Pradesh, is dream project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have one IAP in each state/Union Territory”, said Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Dairy Development & Fisheries Minister Tage Taki. Though announced three years…

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Ziro brought under India’s aviation map | 1st fixed wing commercial passenger flight flagged off from Lilabari by CM

ITANAGAR, Oct 30: In another boost to aviation sector of Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu flagged off the first fixed wing commercial passenger flight to Lower Subansiri district headquarters  Ziro in from Lilabari in Assam, to be operated by Alliance Air under the UDAN scheme of the central government. Two more flights – Shillong-Lilabari-Shillong and Imphal-Aizawl-Imphal – were also launched during the inaugural ceremony held virtually, which was attended by Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia and Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram chief ministers. Khandu, in his address, conveyed…

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Khelo India Youth Women Ranking Tourney | Liza secures silver and Boni bronze, tally up to 3 

By A O News Service NAHARLAGUN, Oct 30: Justifying the common adage ham kisise kum nehi (we are inferior to none), the medal winning spree of Arunachalee weightlifters continued in ongoing five-day 2nd Khelo India Youth Women Ranking Tournament, which had commended at R N Resorts, Modinagar of Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh on October 27 last. Weightlifter Kaken Doyom was first to clinch a bronze medal in 40-kg on October 28 last. Weightlifter Liza Kamsha won silver medal in 59-kg category in junior section in senior on Sunday, but missed…

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APWWS offers financial help to Naharlagun women vendors

ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Members of Arunachal Pradesh Women’s Welfare Society APWWS met women vendors, who had lost their livelihood in recent fire incident that burnt down Naharlagun daily market. The women vendors told the APWWS team that they are facing innumerable hardship as they are struggling to meet the daily needs of their families. Naharlagun Bazaar Welfare Committee (BWC, women wing) chairperson Hura Yapuk lauded the APWWS for coming forward to share their grief, who are mostly widows, single mothers and sole earners of their families. They have lost everything…

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Tackling AIDS & drug menace social responsibility: Dr Lego

NERIST to represent Arunachal in regional SLRRQC event NAHARLAGUN, Oct 30: Expressing concern over drug and substance abuse among state’s youth, health services director-cum-APSACS vice chairman Dr. M. Lego said that Govt. departments alone cannot fight against drug menace and create awareness on HIV/AIDS. He called for self-grooming of an individual. “We need strong support of other stakeholders and youths. Every individual has moral responsibility to curve any evil practice in the society. We are always looking for a forum and platform, like such events to highlight the gravity of…

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PPA demands widening of CBI probe scope into APPSC AE Paper Leakage case

ITANAGAR, Oct 30: While welcoming the CBI investigation into the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) AE Paper Leakage case, the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) strongly called for probe of other exams conducted by the APPSC in recent times to find out any wrongdoings. The PPA is of the strong belief that after the numerous arrests made by the SIC, including Dy. Controller of Exam Taket Jerang & broker Tama Saroh and subsequent suspension of officials from APPSC establishment branch, there is every possibility of previous exams being severely…

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Rashtriya Ekta Diwas greetings

ITANAGAR, Oct 30:  Governor Brig. (Retd.) B. D. Mishra greeted people of Arunachal Pradesh on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), which commemorates birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and expressed his hope that the  Day will continue to strengthen the spirit of unity and nationalism among the people. In a message, he also appealed to the people, particularly younger generation, to develop fraternity to ensure dignity of individual and unity and integrity of the nation. (PRO) 20

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CM-White Revolution launched

ZIRO, Oct 30: The Chief Minister’s White Revolution Scheme (CM-WRS)-II for 2021-22 was launched by Lower Subansiri DC Bamin Nime at Siro Pig Breeding Farm here on Sunday in presence of Akhanmiyo ZPM Hibu Yache and district veterinary officer Dr. Hano Tama. The DC distributed cattle feeds and utensils to 13 district beneficiaries. (DIPRO) 20

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AR music concert aims to raise awareness on narco-terror nexus

LAZU, Oct 30:  Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles (AR), in tune with ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ of the Centre, conducted a music concert at remote border village of Laju in Tirap district on Saturday last aimed at raising awareness among the locals against ever increasing drug menace of narco-terror nexus and its effect on the youth. The region is affected by insurgency while drug consumption is rampant among the locals, especially youth. The banned outfits are exploiting the drug addiction of youth to recruit them as well as generate revenue…

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Longding on migratory bird’s radar | Amur falcons from Russia land at Niausa, Mintong, Pangchau & Wakka

By A O news Service ITANAGAR, Oct 29:  After pristine Sangti Valley and Zemithang in Dirang circle of West Kameng district drew attention of ornithologists for black-necked crane, coming for wintering and raising their little ones for last many years, Longding is in news this year after flock of migratory birds – Amur falcons – have landed from Russia. The migratory avian species arrived at Nuisa village in the district on October 18, covering an aerial distance of over 3,700 kilometres from south-eastern Siberia and will fly to South Africa…

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