Arunachal governor greets people on Republic Day eve
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor J P Rajkhowa on Monday greeted the people on the eve of 67th Republic Day. The governor, in his message, said, “66 years ago, as India became a republic and the Constitution came into force, we got the authority to shape our own destiny. “It was also the first significant step since the independence in our attempts towards realizing the vision of a new, vibrant and self-reliant India. “However, with great authority comes great responsibility and the onus to imbibe and nurture the values enshrined by the framers of our Constitution, lies on all of us, as responsible, law-abiding, accountable, ethically guided and patriotic citizens,” he said. The biggest collective achievement during this period has been the people’s ability to preserve the democratic traditions of the country and take significant steps forward on the road to becoming a mature and vibrant democracy, he said. “Over the last 66 years, we came across many challenges from within and outside and we always come successful with the entire nation standing united, in spite of diversities. “It is in our sheer determination to work for our motherland and faith in our Constitution that we realise our goal,” he said. The governor called upon the people of the state to take pledge to do their work with sincerity, commitment and devotion and with a high sense of patriotism. He appealed the people to strive to build strong linkages between industry, academia, and government, create an environment conducive to promoting peace, competitive, economic and business models and development of local skills, talents entrepreneurship through enhancing capabilities (PTI)
Tight security in and around Aizawl for R-Day celebrations
Aizawl: Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the Republic Day celebrations here on Tuesday with foot patrolling and mobile squads of police on the guard in and around the city. Security was beefed up at important government offices and vital installations, while the Assam Rifles Ground, where the main function would be held, was swept by bomb disposal squad, district SP Lalhuliana Fanai said. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Range) L T Hrangchal said that though there was no specific threat report, all district SPs were instructed to step up vigil. “We also instructed policemen deployed in border areas to intensify patrol in sensitive areas,” Hrangchal said. Security was also beefed up at the Lengpui airport near Aizawl and no tickets for entering the terminal building were issued to ensure no one except the passengers and airport officials get access inside the premises. (PTI)
Assam’s Rewati Chetri reaches voting round at World Miss Univ pageant
Guwahati: Femina Miss India finalist Rewati Chetri from Assam representing India at the World Miss University, 2016 pageant in China has reached the voting round and seeks the support to win the crown. Through her Facebook post, Chetri, dubbed as the ‘pride of Assam and the North East,’ has appealed for support stating “It’s you who made me Miss Popular at Miss India and so I am once again counting on each of you for this as well.” Rewati Chetri, also Miss Multimedia, in an email to PTI today said she was at number six till Saturday and suddenly due to rise of votes of Chinese, Bangalesdi and Guatemala contestants, currently she is trailing at number 13 out of 70 countries participants. The grand finale is scheduled on January 27 and the fashion diva needs people’s prayers and support in the form of online votes from multiple accounts, she appealed. Chetri further said she displayed an Assamese Phoolam Jhapi (patterned bamboo headgear) and Gamoosa (scarf) at the ‘Charity Market’ of the World University Peace Corps Foundation, the organisers of 27th World Miss University, 2016. Meanwhile, Rewati has made it to the Top 50 of Times Most Desirable Women, 2015 along with top Bollywood actresses Anushka Sharma and Kangkana Ranaut. (PTI)
