Day: January 24, 2023

By Pradeep Kumar ITANAGAR, Jan 23: “Education scenario of Arunachal Pradesh has undergone vast transformation since 2019 under my tenure for overhauling all aspects of the teaching process,” Education Minister Taba Tedir said in an exclusive interview to this daily in his Civil Secretariat office here on Monday. “You are basically an engineer but what is the mantra that the recent Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)-2022, the nationwide field survey conducted by Piramal Group, has indicated overall enrolment rate (in age group 6-14) above 95% for past 15 years…

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NYAPIN, Jan 23: Home Minister Bamang Felix Monday inspected the ongoing construction work of the two-lane BRTF road to Layang under Nyapin assembly constituency and expressed his satisfaction over its progress. “Having proper road is the first step towards bringing development to the masses,” Felix said and directed the officials to complete the work in a time bound manner ensuring utmost quality. The minister, who is on a whirlwind tour to his home constituency to oversee the developmental projects, also visited the under-construction police station at Layang under Nyobia circle…

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ZIRO, Jan 23: A freak fire incident at Hill Top colony here, has reduced a building to ashes and caused heavy losses to the owner. The fire broke out around 7 pm Sunday evening and engulfed the lone SPT building located atop a hillock within no time. Fortunately the house was located at a secluded place which saved the inferno from spreading to other houses at the thickly housed Hill Top colony housing nearly 200 dwelling houses including the famed Gayatri Mandir. The house was owned by Tamo Tama with…

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PASIGHAT, Jan 23: A mega equipment and weapon display was organised on Monday by the 56 Artillery Bridge of Sigar under Spearhead Division at the 5th IRBn headquarter here. The display was conducted as part of Republic Day celebrations, under ‘Know your Army’ theme which, showcased significant enhancement in the capabilities of the Armed forces. The event showcased the military might of the Indian Army which included artillery guns, infantry weapons, weapon-locating radars, surveillance sensors, dog squad and IEDs. Performance by cadets of Niglok Sainik School, NCC cadets and students…

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PASIGHAT, Jan 23: The 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, a pivotal figure in India’s freedom movement was observed by the All East Siang Bengali Welfare Society (AESBWS), here on Monday in a befitting manner. To imbibe the vision and ethos of patriotism from the great freedom fighter Netaji Bose and to express respect and gratitude to him Lok Sabha MP Tapir Gao, Pasighat East MLA Kaling Moyong, DC Tatdo Borang, PMC Chief Okiam Borang and many prominent personalities paid floral tributes and spoke on the occasion. Traditional…

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NAMSAI, Jan 23: The seventh edition of the state level Indigenous Youth Festival held at Namsai from January 18 to 21 last, with the theme ‘Infusing sense of belongingness to own roots’ concluded in an impressive and successful note. The four days mega event which was inaugurated by state Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and former MP Tarun Vijay, was participated by around 2000 delegates besides eminences members from central and district unit IFCSAP and allied organizations from 25 districts of state and across the country. The festival witnessed encourages…

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ITANAGAR, Jan 23:  “About 171 students of classes IX- XII of Itanagar Capital Region schools took part in “Exam Warrior art & painting competition” under Pariksha Pe Charcha, organized by state ruling BJP at Police Colony Govt. Secondary School here on Monday. State vice president-cum-Pariksha Pe Charcha co-chairperson Junty Singpho,  in her address, said the event aimed at helping students reduce undue examination stress and remove negative effects of depression promote by boosting mental and intellectual strength. The motivational book ‘Exam Warrior’, written by Prime Minister Narendra Modiji, contains 28…

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NAROTTAM NAGAR, Jan 23: People of multi-ethnic and multi-cultural Arunachal Pradesh living in the lap of nature with harmony is a glittering example of ‘unity in diversity,” said Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and all to know the rich history and culture of the state. He was addressing an august gathering of 3,000 after unveiling a 12-feet statue of Lord Buddha seated on a 12-feet pedestal, laid foundation stone of the proposed convention hall proposed by Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Ramakrishna Mission School here on Monday. The event was…

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ITANAGAR, Jan 23: Two persons dealing with drugs were arrested and 49 grams suspected heroin seized from their possession here on Saturday last. A team of anti-drug squad led by Dy SP Kengo Dirchi, Insp. N.Nishant and Itanagar PS OC under close supervision of Capital SP Jimmy Chiram and Addl SP T. Jamba, acting on a reliable information, raided a house in Ganga market herre in presence of magistrate O Koyu. Two accused identified as Nur Jamal Ali, 27 of Dulabari, Tezpur and Afzal Ali, 24 of Baduttar, Karimganj, Assam…

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