Action needed to address rising cancer cases
Despite tremendous strides in the medical field, it is still largely a losing battle for humanity when it comes to cancer, the emperor of maladies. However, some forms of cancer are totally preventable...
View Article290 cases of Covid-19 variant detected in India: INSACOG
NEW DELHI, 21 May: As many as 290 cases of KP.2 and 34 cases of KP.1, both sub-lineages of Covid-19 that are responsible for surge in cases in Singapore, have been found in India, according to official...
View ArticlePM should quit public life over Hindu-Muslim rhetoric: Kharge
[ Sanjeev Chopra ] NEW DELHI, 21 May: Prime Minister Narendra Modi should walk the talk and quit public life for indulging in Hindu-Muslim rhetoric every day and “fostering hatred” in society, Congress...
View ArticleArmy exploring India’s military heritage
NEW DELHI, 21 May: The Army has explored the epic battles of the Mahabharata, heroic exploits of eminent military figures, and India’s rich heritage in statecraft under a project that aims to enrich...
View ArticleScientists for more screening of inherited defects in anaemic patients
NEW DELHI, 21 May: Researchers have uncovered inherited iron metabolism defects in anaemic patients in India, suggesting the need for “active screening and awareness of such rare diseases” in the...
View ArticleDelhi HC refuses to grant bail to alleged NSCN (IM) member
NEW DELHI, 21 May: The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to an alleged member of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) in a case probed by the NIA under the Unlawful...
View ArticleCHF CEAC discusses annual progress report
PASIGHAT, 21 May: The College Extension Advisory Committee (CEAC) of the College of Horticulture & Forestry (CHF) here in East Siang district in a meeting held in the hybrid mode on Tuesday...
View ArticleVote-counting officials trained
YINGKIONG, 21 May: In view of the upcoming poll counting day on 2 June, the first phase of training of government officers/officials earmarked as counting officials to assist the ROs in counting of...
View ArticleKharsang North ZPM passes away
[ Pisi Zauing ] KHARSANG, 21 May: One of the tallest public leaders of Miao administrative subdivision and incumbent Kharsang North ZPM Chomjong Haidley left for his heavenly abode on Tuesday at 1:55...
View ArticleEx-WFI chief charged in sexual harassment case
NEW DELHI, 21 May: A Delhi court on Tuesday framed charges of sexual harassment, intimidation and outraging the modesty of women against ex-Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan...
View ArticleSaloma Yomdo appointed OIL’s E&D director
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 21 May: In a delightful piece of news, Oil India Ltd’s (OIL) Exploration & Development (E&D) Executive Director Saloma Yomdo has been appointed the OIL’s E&S...
View ArticleJan Aushadhi Kendra inaugurated in Longding
LONGDING, 21 May: Longding Deputy Commissioner Bekir Nyorak inaugurated a Jan Aushadhi Kendra (JAK) at the district hospital here in the district on Tuesday. Highlighting the major features of the Jan...
View Article‘Silent demise’ of rangelands threatens survival of billions
NEW DELHI, 21 May: Up to 50 percent of the world’s rangelands – vast open areas suitable for grazing livestock – are estimated to be degraded, posing a severe threat to food supply and survival of...
View ArticleRGU, IHD sign MoU for academic, research collabs
RONO HILLS, 21 May: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with New Delhi-based Institute for Human Development (IHD) for academic and research collaborations. The...
View ArticleFathers felicitated for unwavering support to daughters’ edn
EMCHI, 21 May: Tahin Tassar, a father of five daughters, and Tana Taium, a father of four daughters were felicitated by the Papum Pare women & child development (WCD) department at the government...
View ArticleAntarctica demands highest commitment to protection, study: Rijiju
KOCHI, 21 May: India on Tuesday made a strong pitch for regulated tourism in Antarctica, saying that it is a front-burner issue as the number of tourists visiting the icy continent has increased...
View ArticleDEOs review counting arrangements
YUPIA/KHONSA, 21 May: Papum Pare District Election Officer (DEO) Jiken Bomjen reviewed the counting arrangements and preparedness for the counting of the Assembly and parliamentary elections on 2 and 4...
View Article20 youths recover from drug addiction
[ Prafulla Kaman ] RUKSIN, 21 May: At least 20 youths of Oyan and adjoining villages in East Siang district, who had falleninto addiction to contraband drugs, have recovered from the habit following...
View ArticleFormer Mr Arunachal found dead
ITANAGAR, 21 May: Former Mr Arunachal Nishu Konia was found dead under mysterious circumstances on Monday in Upper Hollongi in Papum Pare district. Konia was working for the SIT. The Papum Pare police...
View ArticleYano 5th woman from state to climb Mt Everest
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 21 May: Kabak Yano of Arunachal Pradesh climbed Mt Everest on Tuesday morning, thus becoming the 5th woman from the state to reach the world’s highest mountain peak (8848.86m)....
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