Day: February 20, 2024

Guv confers Jija Mata Puraskar on 13 mothers of Arunachal rankers

ITANAGAR, Feb 19: Governor Lt. General (Retd) K T Parnaik conferred Jija Mata Puraskar, instituted to honour Jija Mata, mother of Chatarpati Shivaji Maharaj, to mothers of games and sports achievers Shivaji Jayanti celebration, organised by Arunachal Pradesh chapter Kreeda Bharati (KB) here on Monday. The recipients are Sorang Yaye, mother of Everester Tagit Sorang; Yukar Yami Tarh, mother of weightlifter Yukar Sibi; Emi Tayu Ete, mother of Lipin Ete, Feyang Sangdo, mother of Abab Sangdo, Yajik Singhi, mother of Mesom Singhi, Bake Yaker, mother of Bake Tarium, Jaley Dodum…

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Dhankhar to be chief guest of Statehood Day function

By Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Feb 19: Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is scheduled to arrive here  on a day-long maiden visit to Arunachal Pradesh, would attend 38th Statehood Day celebrations as chief guest at Indira Gandhi Park here on Tuesday,  according to official sources. Meanwhile, elaborate security arrangements have been made in the Capital Comple, particularly around the venue at Indira Gandhi Park. To ensure smooth Statehood Day celebrations, Itanagar DC Talo Potom, in an order, has notified imposition of Section 144 CrPC from February 17 to 21…

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Arunachal Utsav-2024 in Namsai | Mein unveils Bharat Lok Sangeet logo

ITANAGAR, Feb 19: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein unveiled logo for Bharat Lok Sangeet – Arunachal Utsav 2024 during a meeting at Civil Secretariat here on Monday. The logo, seamlessly integrated with state logo, comprises traditional Arunachal folk musical instruments, including long trumpets, bossed gong, bronze clapper bell and Tham log drum. It also showcases traditional folk dances, like lion dance and peacock dance. The vibrant colors convey emotions of festivity, celebration and entertainment. This logo would serve as an amalgamation of local art, representing rich cultural heritage of the…

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Khoya Paya Abhiyan | Naharlagun Police celebrate recovery of 160 lost mobiles

By Staff Reporter NAHARLAGUN, Feb 19: As Arunachal Pradesh gears up to celebrate 38th Statehood Day on Tuesday, Naharlagun Police celebrated recovery of 160 lost mobile phones at a function, christened ‘Khoya Paya Abhiyan’,  here on Monday reflecting commitment of cops led by superintendent of police (SP) Mihin Gambo to public welfare and safety. The SP had constituted a special police team for the purpose comprising of SI Koj Tada, constables Kanto Samyor, Lham Tsering, Thutan Dawa, Debojit Borah, Sanu Raj T and Bishal Newar, working under officer in-charges of…

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NITI Aayog advocates bottom to top approach

Lauds innovative initiatives NAMSAI, Feb 19: NITI Aayog project director Maj Gen (Retd) K. Narayanan, while chairing a review meeting on Chowkham block of Namsai district under aspirational category here on Monday, has advocated bottom to top approach for successful implementation of projects. He discussed key performance indicators (KPIs), implementation of various project and problems at grassroots level to achieve saturation and reiterated NITI Aayog’s vision for cooperative federalism. He lauded the district team for adhering 3Cs (collaboration, convergence and competition) for implementation to achieve targeted KPIs. He also appreciated…

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Event conducted to generate mass awareness on wildlife protection

From Our Correspondent PASIGHAT, Feb 19: The management of D. Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary in association with Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) NSS unit organised an event, themed ‘Wildlife matters, save wildlife’, in college campus here on Sunday to generate mass awareness about conservation and protection of wildlife in and around the sanctuary. The event involving marathon race, deliberation on importance of wildlife by PowerPoint presentations, plantation of saplings aimed at sensitising the NSS volunteers on the theme. DFO Kempi Ete, JNC principal Dr. Tasi Taloh, NSS coordinator Asst. Prof. Dr.…

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CHF holds camp | 41 animals vaccinated, 30 farmers supported

BOLENG, Feb 19: Total 41 animals, like pig, poultry and cows were vaccinated and 30 famers, of total 70 participants, were given medicines and nutrient supplements during an animal health camp conducted at Boleng in Siang district on Sunday. Pasighat-based College of Horticulture and Forestry (CHF) in collaboration with Digital India Corporation (DIC), conducted the camp under project Arik Abik Lunom (AAL) or Mobile Based Agro-Advisory Services (MBAS). Imphal-based Central Agricultural University director (research) Prof. L.M. Garnayak, in his inaugural address, enlightened the farmers about provisions of customized information through…

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Lakshagriha discovered at Prayagraj to validate Mahabharata as history

Beyond the Horizon By Pradeep Kumar Lakshagriha, a palace made of lac, has been discovered in Handia development block of Prayagraj district in Uttar Pradesh. Kaurava Prince Duryodhana, eldest among 100 sons of king Dhritarashtra and queen Gandhari, during Mahabharata era had built a palace made up of lac, known as Lakshagriha, which was highly inflammable. It was burnt down as part of their conspiracy to kill Pandavas. Duryadhana had organized a festival in Lakshagriha and invited all. The Pandavas had foiled the plan as after all participants left, Yudhishthira ordered his…

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