Day: November 21, 2023

Ensure last mile delivery of services to people: CM

‘Cash-for-vote biggest setback for good governance’ SEPPA, Nov 20: Chief Minister Pema Khandu, after Dedicating the state-of-art block A and B of East Kameng district secretariat here on Monday, urged GoAP employees to not leave anything unturned to ensure last mile delivery and saturation of schemes with an emphasis on revenue generation for all-round development of the state. The buildings equipped with modern facilities, stands as a beacon of development, progress, growth and ensure easy and speedy delivery of services to the people for their greater welfare, he said, adding…

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Rijiju and CM Khandu announce creation of new Bichom district

From Our Correspondent SEPPA, Nov 20: Union Minister for Earth Science Kiren Rijiju and Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced formation of new Bichom district during a public meeting of BJP here on Monday. Bichom would be 27th district of Arunachal Pradesh, whose current population is estimated to be approximately 18.25 lakh. There are 26 districts, which including year of creation are: Anjaw (2004); Changlang (1987); Kamle (2017); Kra Daadi (2015); Kurung Kumey (2001); Lepa-Rada (2018); Lohit (1980); Longding (2012); Namsai (2014); Pakke-Kessang (2018); Papum Pare (1992); Shi-Yomi (2018); Siang (2015);…

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DNGC & APEDA train students to promote energy efficiency

ITANAGAR, Nov 20: Dera Natung Government College (DNGC)’s physics department joined hands with Arunachal Pradesh Energy Development Agency (APEDA) to promote energy efficiency and awareness. They conducted a day-long retailer training-cum-workshop in college campus here on Monday toeing standards of labelling set by Bureau of Energy Efficiency under Union Power Ministry. APEDA deputy director Asi Linggi, in his inaugural address, highlighted significance of star labelling for electronic appliances. Informing about global commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, he advocated collective responsibility to create a sustainable and safer Earth for…

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SHWAs’ training begins

KHONSA, Nov 20: The district level School Health & Wellness Ambassadors (SHWA) training, a joint initiative of Union M0HRD and MHFW under Ayushman Bharat was conducted here on Monday. Total 38 teachers as SHWA attended the training in 1st batch while the 2nd batch would be trained on Tuesday. DAEO Kutung Hangphuk, speaking as chief guest, advised them to be punctual in their duty and always refrain from all intoxicating substances as teachers are role models for the students. While DPC Tehat Tangjang was guest of honour, resource persons were…

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District Level Football Tourney

AALO, Nov 20: The 5th edition of District Level Football Tournament (Boys & Girls), organized by District Football Association (DFA), slated at Darka playfield here on Monday. Former MLA Jarkar Gamlin and Nyomo Ete, speaking as chief guest and guest of honour respectively, exhorted the players to maintain sportsman spirit. Highlighting objectives of the tournament, DFA president Dege Likar enlisted the problems faced in organize the event right from village level.  Darka Sports Club lost to Lekke Leyyi by 2-0 in the inaugural match. (DIPRO) 20

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DCM unveils 11-ft Buddha statues, announces to build 108-feet statue

NONGTAW, Nov 20: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein unveiled 14 Lord Buddha’s 11-ft tall sacred statues, dedicated by different individuals, at Mahabodhi Skill Development Centre (MSDC) here on Sunday to maintaining its pristine serenity and arrest rampant shifting cultivation. Mein, after inaugurating handloom weaving and carpentry workshop, monk’s dining hall and laying foundation stone of a hostel building for trainees and an administrative block there, said that total 108 statues signify 108 qualities of Lord Buddha. The Mahabhodi Society to impart Mahabhodi Skill Development has been opening its centers across…

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