Month: October 2023

Alleging misuse of CAMPA funds, SAM seeks probe

By Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Oct 30: The Save Arunachal Movement (SAM) on Monday demanded the state Govt to constitute a state level monitoring committee to evaluate various schemes implemented under State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management (CAMPA). CAMPA schemes across the state have been implemented by violating the norms of CAMPA Act 2016, SAM general secretary Sangey Phuntsok told media persons in Arunachal Press Club here on Monday and threatened to file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) if the plea is not addressed within a month. More than Rs 8,000 crore…

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AR museum after martyr Hangpan Dada opens

BORDURIA, Oct 30: A unique museum dedicated to Indian Army’s havildar Hangpan Dada, an Ashok Chakran awardee, was inaugurated by Assam Rifles (AR)’s 25 Sector commander Brigadier Swarn Singh involving the martyr’s wife Chasen Dada in this village here in Tirap district on Monday. Hangpan Dada was a brave soldier who had made supreme sacrifice while serving his motherland at Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir. His act of ultimate bravery and devotion to duty ensured foiling of a major infiltration bid and thwarted nefarious enemy designs to foment trouble…

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Suspected peddler nabbed with drug

By AO News Service ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Personnel of Mahadevpur police station (PS) led by officer in-charge AK Pandey along with CRPF In a successful operation apprehended a suspected drug smuggler in Sitpani Miri village area around 5 pm on Saturday. The operation under supervision of Namsai SP led to seizure of approximately 11-grm of a yellow-orange powder, suspected to be heroin. The team, including police constables Abo Wangpan & Chow Kanan Namchoom along with 186th CRPF Battalion’s G-Coy CRPF personnel had set up a checkpoint to conduct routine checking…

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Natung lauds APC ideas to create self-employment

ITANAGAR, Oct 30: Appreciating business ideas of Arunachal Photography Club (APC), while addressing participants of its valedictory session of here on Monday, EF&CC, WRD & Youth Affairs Minister Mama Natung after visiting the stalls as chief guest encouraged the concept of creating self-employment. Highlighting initiatives of the state Govt led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, he regretted that the youth are unable to grab the opportunities. He lauded APC for the unique event, first of its kind, accommodating Govt departments, agencies and resource persons, to make it educative. He exhorted…

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Enigmatic Chocolate Hills, world’s geological wonder

Beyond the Horizon By Pradeep Kumar Nestled in the heart of Bohol in Philippines, the captivating Chocolate Hills beckon explorers to witness their mesmerizing karst landscape. Comprising approximately 1,268 hills spread over an expansive area of 50 sqkm, these natural wonders are named for their distinct brown color. During the dry season, the grass covering the hills turns brown, creating a breathtaking spectacle. To truly appreciate the grandeur of the Chocolate Hills, one has to venture to the viewing deck in Carmen town. From this vantage point, one will be…

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National Chess Championship-2023-24 | Popularize chess in Arunachal: Guv

NAHARLAGUN, Oct 30: Governor Lt. General (Retd) K T Parnaik, while addressing valedictory function of National Chess Championship 2023-24, part of 34th Vidya Bharati National Sports Festival, at Abotani Vidya Niketan (AVN), here on Monday, said that chess a mind game is India’s gift to the world citing example of great Indian grandmasters Vishwanathan Anand. Total 230 Players, including 110 girls of 77 schools from 22 states took part in the trhee-day tournament under the supervision of arbiters from All India Chess Federation. The Vidya Bharati Sports Council of Arunachal Pradesh…

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PM  Mann Ki Baat | BJP aims to link 1000 PBs in107th episode

ITANAGAR, Oct 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed people of 27 polling booths (PBs) on at 11 am Sunday during his 10th Mann Ki Baat episode highlighting various issues and ideas which was live through 10 national channels. State general Secretary (Org) Ananta Narayan Mishra, event convener Nalong Mize and library cell’s Sukantala termed it unique that helps direct contact with the PM to share their problems through this national platform and having transformative impact on India while addressing the participants. The state BJP  has formed a strategy to link…

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India is building border projects against China

Over Rs 2,900 cr BRO projects to ensure security  Beyond the Horizon By Pradeep Kumar The thick red line shows China has been beefing up its border infrastructures for years. India is also bolstering its capabilities in response. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) projects worth over Rs 2,900 crore, inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, promise to not only secure Indian Territory but also boost development of remote areas Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Modi and Chinese president Xi Jinping Xi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg on…

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BJP Amrit Kalash team leaves for New Delhi

ITANAGAR, Oct 29: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized Meri Mati, Mera Desh programme in its HQs here on Saturday to send delegates with Amrit Kalash collected from every mandals of Arunachal Pradesh to New Delhi. WRD an S&T Minister Honchun Ngandam as a special guest said the ‘Amrit Kalash Yatra’, which carries essence of our villages, signifies the strength derived from the unity, integrity and patriotism to connect India. He lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for such initiative which other political parties never conceived. Terming the campaign a proud…

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NES holds career counseling for JNV students

By Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Oct 29: A career counseling for students Megdong-based Jawahar Navodaya Vidalaya (JNV) was organized on Sunday at Gepen by Kamle district unit of Nyishi Elite Society (NES) in collaboration with alumnus of alumni JNV Lepajariang, Megdong and JNV. NES Kamle district unit chairman Dr. Kapu Sopin exhorted the students to devote to their study besides play games and sports for and regular exercise for healthy body and sound mind. He advocated required academic atmosphere in the schools for proper study and advised them to maintain communal…

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