Dimapur, Nov. 8 (EMN): The 42nd annual college week of Dera Natung Government College (DNGC), Itanagar began on Tuesday with much zest and enthusiasm. An update issued on Nov. 8 informed that the inaugural function was graced by Mama Natung, Minister, YA & S, WRD and Environment & Forests, government of Arunachal Pradesh as chief guest. At the inaugural programme, the Minister pointed out the significance of colleges in the field of education besides emphasising on the need of quality education while defining the notion of education as taking basic accountability of the surroundings and not acquiring a certificate. Tanya Agu, former Spokesperson of AAPSU and an alumnus of the college was the guest of honour. Dr. M Q Khan, Principal, DNGC Itanagar, welcomed the guests and attendees while pronouncing the theme of the annual college week i.e ‘Together for a peaceful Arunachal’ to enhance tranquillity of the state. Ha Tatu, General Secretary of DNGCSU submitted a three point me
Northeast consist of eight states namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim Our ReporterDimapur, Aug. 20 (EMN): The Northeast India is situated in the easternmost part of the country, consisting eight states namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. Connected to the rest of the country by the Siliguri Corridor, also known as the Chicken’s Neck, which measures just 20–22 kilometres at the narrowest section, the region is rich in biodiversity and natural resources. It has a total forest cover of 1,69,521 square km, accounting for 23.75 per cent of the total forest cover of the country. Considered as the gateway to South-East Asia and beyond, the region is also of great strategic significance to India as it shares borders with as many as five countries. It was once known for violence because of insurgency but such activities have declined drastically over the years and peace has pave
Stating that he was not interested in playing the numbers' game, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said he was resigning from his post.