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ITANAGAR, 3 Aug: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that empowering youths with knowledge, opportunity, and a clear vision is key to building a strong Arunachal Pradesh. Attending the Itanagar zonal final of the 'Battle of Minds 2.0' quiz competition organised by the Department of Youth Affairs at the state banquet hall here on Saturday evening, Mein reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating more such vibrant platforms for learning and leadership. The DCM expressed delight at the overwhelming response to the initiative. "From just 53 teams in its inaugural edition to an impressive 343 school teams this year, the growth of Battle of Minds reflects the rising intellectual curiosity and competitive spirit among our students," he said. Mein underscored the importance of such platforms in nurturing academic brilliance, leadership potential, and collaborative learning. Congratulating all the participants and winners, Mein noted, "Today's quizzers are tomorrow's leaders. I encourage each of you to dream big, stay disciplined, and pursue your goals with clarity and determination." The zonal final witnessed high-spirited participation, with students competing across four engaging segments - general knowledge, 'know your region', audiovisual, and rapid fire. The quiz not only tested academic knowledge but also brought forth the presence of mind, confidence, and critical thinking abilities of the young participants. The DCM felicitated the winning team of the Itanagar zonal final, Team VKV Chimpu (Group D), for its stellar performance, and commended all other participants for their enthusiasm and effort. He also extended best wishes to the winners from all six zones who will now move on to the state-level semifinals and final to be held in August and September. Mein was joined by Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kento Jini, his adviser Chau Zingnu Namchoom, Sports and Youth Affairs Secretary Abu Tayeng, Sports Director Tadar Appa, and Youth Affairs Director Ramesh Linggi, among others.(DCM's PR Cell)
Puri: Lord Jagannath and His Siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots Sunday, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The devotees can have 'darshan' of the deities from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals. "Initially, around 138 designs of ornaments were used during the era of King Kapilendra Deb in 146 ...Read More >
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh): Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the Itanagar Zonal Final of the Battle of Minds 2.0 Quiz Competition organised by the Department of Youth Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, held at the State Banquet Hall in Itanagar on Saturday evening. During the event, the Deputy CM commended the Department of Youth Affairs for curating such impactful programmes aimed at unlocking the full potential of Arunachal's youth and reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating more such vibrant platforms for learning and leadership. Arunachal P ...Read More >
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh deputy CM Chowna Mein on Friday announced a substantial increase in financial assistance to the Donyi-Polo Mission School for the Hearing and Visually Impaired.The school's annual grant-in-aid will be raised from Rs 1.4 crore to Rs 2 crore, and an additional Rs 5 crore corpus fund will be created to ensure its long-term sustainability, an official statement said. Both commitments, Mein said, will be incorporated in the upcoming state annual budget.The announcement was ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of people who gathered at ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura on the 10th day of Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) took part in the Bibi-ka-Alam procession. The procession commenced from Dabeerpura on an elephant and concluded at Chaderghat. The Shia mourners took out the procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussain, on the 10th day of Muharram. Members of the Shia sect performed matam and participated in processions. The 10th Muharram is the day on which Imam Hussain was martyred in the battle of Karbala by Yazid and his army. The relic made of ...Read More >
Namsai (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has launched the Nadi Utsav 2025 at Namsai in a bid to conserve aquatic life and restore fish populations in the river systems. As part of the initiative, 30,000 fingerlings of various fish species, including Rohu, Catla, Mrigal, Grass Carp, Labeo Gonius, and Labeo Kalbasu, were released into the Marua, Teang, and Namtenga rivers on Tuesday. The release also included endangered local freshwater species such as Pavi, Pahum, and Palao, with the goal of restoring their populations in the riveri ...Read More >
LUMLA/BOMDILA, 6 Jul: The 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama was celebrated in many parts of the state. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Sunday joined hundreds of devotees, dignitaries, and members of the Tibetan community at the Dhargyeling Tibetan settlement in Tezu in Lohit district to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama. The celebration was marked by prayers, cultural perf-ormances, and paying of tributes at the Lhagon Jangchup Choeling monastery. The DCM, along with head monk Dzogchen Ganor Rinpoche, offered prayers for long life and good health of the Dala ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], August 2 (ANI): Counter-Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with alleged links to Pakistan and arrested five operatives, recovering six sophisticated pistols from their possession, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, those arrested have been identified as Jagroop Singh of Dhun (Tarn Taran), Navdeep Singh of Patti Lahian Di (Tarn Taran), Arshdeep Singh of Shaliwal (Amritsar), Gurlal Singh of R ...Read More >
Guwahati, Aug 3: Continuing his campaign trail for the second straight day in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reiterated his development pitch ahead of the upcoming September council polls, on Sunday. Reaffirming the BJP's development agenda at a public gathering in Kumarikata, Tamulpur, , the Chief Minister stated, "The BTR needs bridges, schools, and colleges. If candidates from all communities in Assam are getting government jobs in a free and transparent manner, the same must happen in BTR. The BJP will ensure inclusive growth and build a prospero ...Read More >
Itanagar, Jul 6 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd), Chief Minister Pema Khandu and DyCM Chowna Mein on Sunday extended greetings to Tibetan Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on his 90the birthday. Parnaik in a message described the Dalai Lama as a "living embodiment of compassion, peace, and timeless wisdom". The governor said the Dalai Lama's teachings have inspired millions across the world, offering guidance on the path of righteousness, inner strength, and harmony. "The people of Arunachal Pradesh hold His Holiness in deep reverence and remain forever grateful for ...Read More >