NIRJULI, 6 Jun: The 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion NCC, in collaboration with the Zoological Survey of India’s Arunachal Pradesh regional centre, celebrated the World Environment Day (WED) at the NERIST here on Friday as part of the NCC’s combined annual training camp (CATC) on Friday. A total of 340 NCC cadets participated in the programme,
A social service-cum-plantation drive was held at the Government Upper Primary School in Denka in Papum Pare district on Saturday. The drive was organised by the Denka-Bogoli GPC, in collaboration with the school management committee.
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said his government has constituted four high-powered committees to examine infiltration issues, strengthen the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, reverify ST certificates, and protect the rights of indigenous people. Khandu said the panels were formed in line with the resolutions adopted at consultative meetings, held on
World Environment Day ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday called for renewed commitment towards protecting natural resources, stressing that a clean and healthy environment is the foundation of a prosperous future. In a message on the occasion of the World Environment Day, Khandu urged people to work together to preserve nature and
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: The All Arunachal Pradesh Youth Organisation (AAPYO), along with the All Changlang District Youth Organisation (ACDYO), has submitted a representation to the deputy commissioner of Changlang, seeking cancellation and re-tendering of highway packages awarded to M/s Bhartia Infrastructure Projects Limited (BIPCL) and M/s GRRB Associates (GRRB) under the Miao-Kharsang-Vijaynagar Frontier Highway project.
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: The Arunachal Pradesh Teacher Educators’ Association (APTEA) concluded the second phase of its pen-down strike, held on 4 and 5 June, across all DIETs and the SCERT, and said that it would launch an indefinite pen-down strike from 15 June if its demand is not met. The association has launched the phase-wise
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: In a major boost to Arunachal Pradesh’ horticulture sector, the Department of Horticulture on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, aimed at fostering scientific collaboration, technology transfer and sustainable horticultural development. The MoU was signed and exchanged between Horticulture Director
Three-day HAS conclave concludes DEHRADUN, 5 Jun: A three-day Himalayan Action School (HAS) conclave, organised jointly by the ActionAid India and Doon University, held at Doon University, concluded on 3 June here on a positive note. The conclave brought together a diverse group of participants from across the Himalayan region, including representation from Nepal. The
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: Governor KT Parnaik said that protecting nature is a collective responsibility, and urged every citizen to actively contribute towards increasing the state’s green cover. Participating in a plantation programme at the Raj Bhavan here on Wednesday to mark the World Environment Day, the governor stressed the need for extensive plantation drives in
NIRJULI, 5 Jun: The Students’ Union of NERIST (SUN) has sought urgent intervention of the Union Ministry of Education to safeguard the integrity of the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), and urged the ministry to not accept the resignation of NERIST director Prof Narendranath S. In a representation addressed to the
[ Litem Eshi Ori ] SILLE, 5 Jun: Demonstrating that education and agriculture can go hand in hand, Kaling Siram, a resident of Debing who is now settled in Sille in East Siang district, has emerged as a successful progressive farmer through the adoption of diversified and modern farming practices. A postgraduate in English literature,
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: Governor KT Parnaik said that postage stamps are enduring symbols of history, culture, and national pride that connect generations and educate people across geographical boundaries. The governor said this when Postmaster General of the Northeast Circle, Brajesh Kumar, met him in Shillong, Meghalaya on 4 June to discuss issuing a series of
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: Governor KT Parnaik commended the Assam Rifles (AR) for its dedicated role in safeguarding the international border with Myanmar, and for maintaining peace and stability in the strategically important frontier areas of the state. During a meeting with AR Director General (DG) Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera at the Lok Bhavan here on
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: Governor KT Parnaik has stressed the need to strengthen the network of advanced landing grounds (ALGs) across the state to boost national security, disaster management and connectivity. Parnaik also lauded the Indian Air Force for its crucial role in humanitarian assistance and disaster response in remote areas of the state. During a
Khet Bachao Abhiyan launched DOIMUKH, 5 Jun: Agriculture and Allied Minister Gabriel D Wangsu launched the statewide Khet Bachao Abhiyan at Tana Hari fish farm in Emchi village here in Papum Pare district on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, Wangsu called upon farmers, government officials, and the public to unite in protecting the state’s soil health
LIROMOBA, 5 Jun: A three-day workshop on indigenous crafts and altar-making, being organised by the Department of Indigenous Affairs, commenced at the Donyi Polo Kargu Gamgi here in West Siang district on Friday, with the aim of preserving and promoting indigenous traditions and cultural heritage among the younger generation. The workshop was inaugurated by Indigenous
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: The World Environment Day (WED) was celebrated across the state on Friday. In Lower Subansiri district, over 5,000 saplings were planted across five forest ranges by the Forest Department to mark the WED. Deputy Commissioner Oli Perme commended the initiative and praised the department’s officials and local communities for stepping up to
NIRJULI, 5 Jun: As part of the ongoing combined annual training camp (CATC) organised by the 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion NCC at the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), here, a motivational session was delivered by Padma Shri awardee Dr BKS Sanjay, renowned orthopaedic and spine surgeon, on the theme ‘Discipline, Ethics
DOIMUKH, 4 Jun: Sixty-nine students participated in a career counselling programme for students of Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12, organised by the All Arunachal Pradesh Psychological Association (AAPPA) at MBD coaching centre here on Friday. The programme was aimed at promoting informed career decision-making and self-awareness among the young learners. The session was led
DAPORIJO, 5 Jun: A meeting with representatives of all recognised political parties was held on Friday at the office of the deputy election officer (DEO) here in Upper Subansiri district to discuss the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Bharatiya Janata Party, members of
