Archive for February, 2012

  • Take disciplinary action against PIO, FAA’

    Local News no comments

    ITANAGAR, Feb 29: Taking serious note of ‘non-compliance’ of its order by the PIO (public information officer) cum OC, PS Sangram and the FAA (first appellate authority) cum SP, Kurung Kumey to appear before it for hearing on several occasions, the court of State Information Commissioner, Toko Anil has on [...]

     
  • ‘District-specific policy on cards to bring U/Subansiri on fast track of development’

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    ITANAGAR, Feb 29: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, whose three-day visit to Upper Subansiri ended today, has dubbed Daporijo, the district headquarters as a special place and said that an Upper Subansiri-specific policy is on cards to bring the district on fast track of development. In a public meeting at Rijo [...]

     
  • Nyokum celebrated at Nyapin, Chambang

    Nyokum celebrated at Nyapin, Chambang

    FEATURED POSTS, Local News no comments

    ITANAGAR, Feb 29: Nyokum Yullo, the agro-based festival of Nyishi community, was celebrated at Nyapin and Chambang in Kurung Kumey district on Feb 26 with traditional gaiety and religious fervour. Joining the Nyokum celebrations at Nyapin, an ADC headquarters, as chief guest, Tourism & RWD Minister Pema Khandu extended his [...]

     
  • A state level training on ‘sustainable agriculture’ commences

    A state level training on ‘sustainable agriculture’ commences

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    PASIGHAT, Feb 29: A six-day state level training programme on ‘Organic farming and soil testing-Tools for sustainable agriculture’ has got underway at the premises of College of Horticulture & Forestry, CAU, Pasighat here on Feb 27 last. As many as 17 officials from various departments and KVKs are attending the [...]

     
  • Sehwag, Zaheer rested for Asia Cup

    Sehwag, Zaheer rested for Asia Cup

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    Mumbai, Feb 29: Indian selectors have rested struggling opener Virender Sehwag and pacer Zaheer Khan on fitness grounds from the 15-man ODI squad announced for next month’s Asia Cup to be played in Bangladesh. Seamer Umesh Yadav has also been left out of the team because of injury concerns. ‘Virender [...]

     
  • More Local News

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    Police inaction alleged ITANAGAR, Feb 29: The All Arunachal Contractors Welfare Association (AACWA) today alleged that the police were reluctant to initiate any action against two govt officials accused of indulging in corruption. AACWA said even after lapse of one and half month since it had lodged a complaint with [...]

     
  • Bengal to face Vidharba in qrt at Vijay Hazare knockout stage

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    Kolkata, Feb 29: Hosts Bengal moved into the knock-out stage to face strong Vidharba in quarter finals at Vijay Hazare Trophy after beating Assam by 69 runs at the concluding play in East Zone leg at Eden Gardens here today. An all-round batting-bowling performance enabled Bengal to defeat Assam, who [...]

     
  • Union MoS reviews Assam security scene

    Union MoS reviews Assam security scene

    Guwahati, Feb 29: Union Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran reviewed the security scene in Assam with top brass of the state police, CRPF, BSF and other officials at a meeting at the Raj Bhawan here today. Various aspects relating to the state’s security, including border issues and growing [...]

     
  • ULFA warns Railways over closing down school

    North East / Nation no comments

    Guwahati, Feb 29: The hardline ULFA faction today warned the Indian Railways against closing down an Assamese-medium primary school run by the department at Himguri in eastern Assam’s Tinsukia district. In an emailed statement, Joy Asom, member of the outfit’s ‘central publicity wing’, criticized the Railways’ act of issuing a [...]

     
  • Crime rate declines in peaceful Mizoram

    North East / Nation no comments

    Aizawl, Feb 29: Mizoram police have registered 2723 criminal cases in 2011 against 3005 cases in 2010, witnessing a 9.38 per cent decrease. As many as 2157 IPC cases and 848 non-IPC offences were recorded in 2010 which came down to 1818 IPC cases and 905 non-IPC cases in 2011. [...]

     
 
 

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