Buddha Jayanti celebrated with religious fervor

ITANAGAR, May 25: Minister for Planning, Finance and PWD Chowna Mein has urged the institution of Gompa and Kyong to diversify its activities from teaching spirituality to formal education for larger benefit of people. Addressing the gathering on the occasion of 2257th Buddha Jayanti celebration here today, the minister said the institution of Kyong (Buddhist monastery) …

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Rongali Bihu celebrated

NAHARLAGUN, May 25: Rongali Bihu—the most popular festival of Assamese community is being celebrated with two days programme at Nyokum Lapang Ground, here from today with great pomp and traditional gaiety.   Extending Bihu greetings to the people of Assamese community on the occasion, local MLA Techi Kaso said Rongali Bihu is the essence of Assamese …

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Drug peddler in police dragnet, 9 others rounded up

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ITANAGAR, May 25: In a major breakthrough, the Capital Police apprehended a drug peddler, rounded up 9  drug customers besides arresting a culprit allegedly involved in a dreadful attack case in Capital within 24 hours. While the drug peddler was arrested today morning, the culprit reportedly involved in horrific attack case was arrested at around 9 …

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Edufest – biggest career fair at Capital on May 30 and 31

ITANAGAR, May 25: Edufest – Eastern India’s biggest career fair will be held for the second time in the state capital on May 30 and 31. Held every year in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Edufest over the last 11 years has become a very important forum for students and parents to find out more about their …

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ZPM Taba Techi creates record in PR polls

ITANAGAR, May 25: Taba Techi of 1 Yazali Zilla segment has created record for highest winning margin in the recently concluded Panchayat election. He won Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) election with the margin of 3621, which is the highest in the entire state. Hailing from Billo village under Yazali circle of Lower Subansiri, the 33 year …

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No miracles to resolve India-China disputes: Antony

EZHIMALA (Kerala), May 25: Noting that a spirit of cooperation and competition prevailed between India and China, defence minister A K Antony on Saturday said negotiations to resolve the disputes between the two will take their own time and he does not expect any “miracles”. “It is cooperation and competition… naturally. Both are neighbours and we …

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