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Would we see Pradeep Thakur Issue finding logical end anytime soon?

By AG | Published: September 6, 2011

The so called “Pradeep Thakur imbroglio” has given, so far three “Bandhs” to the residents’ of Twin Capital City of Naharlagun and Itanagar; and going by the developments in this issue, the solution seems nowhere near the horizon. Atleast not until, NES and ANSU are ready to accept solution other than their laid down demands Read more …

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Nyokum Celebration

By GTallo | Published: February 27, 2011

Come February 26, 2011, Nyokum festival was celebrated across the state by Nyishi community in a big way. This reporter had set his focus on Mega Nyokum Celebration at Yazali and that of a village level Nyokum celebration at Talo village. They were contrasting yet impressive in their own different ways. At Yazali the Nyokum Read more …

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Arunachal feature film ‘Oyaa’ bags DDK Awards

By AG | Published: March 6, 2009

After the Arunachalee feature film ‘Sonam‘, it’s turn of yet another Arunachalee feature film to make waves and win an award. ‘Oyaa’- a Nyishi feature film based on Pill Topu’s novel ‘Oyaa’ about the plight of typical village women in Nyishi community has bagged 4 awards in the best film, best cinematography, best sound and Read more …

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Nyishi’s to get its right nomenclature soon

By AG | Published: January 19, 2008

The long felt demand of the Nyishi’s for nomenclature change, which had created quite a stir sometimes back, may finally see the light of the day. The Union Cabinet has approved to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 with Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2008 which would be tabled during the coming budget Read more …

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