Arunachal Pradesh

27 Mar

The Dalai Lama’s visit to India is celebrated with Arunachal’s first laser spectacular

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshGorsam Stupa

The historic Gorsam Stupa in Zemithang, Tawang, hosted the first-ever laser performance in Arunachal Pradesh. The 12th-century stupa, which has great historical value as the original location, hosted the show's premiere. After escaping Tibet in 1959, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama remained in India. When the Dalai Lama traveled to India to seek safety after the Chinese annexation of Tibet, the Gorsam Stupa, which is close to Bhutan, became a poignant landmark for him. On March 30, 1959, he moved to the Tawang Monastery, 70 km southeast, after spending the first night of his stay in India at the…

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26 Mar

Arunachal has a roadmap for carbon neutrality and long-term environmental goals

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshItanagar

Samuel Changkija, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests for Arunachal Pradesh, emphasized the necessity of a well-organized plan and a strong carbon credit trading system in order to accomplish long-term environmental objectives. On March 25, he spoke at a carbon neutrality awareness campaign hosted in Itanagar by the Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Limited (HPDCAPL). Raising awareness, encouraging sustainable behaviors, and investigating the state's potential in the carbon market were the main objectives of the event. The event's resource person, Kishan Prajapati, Associate Director of Creduce Technologies, gave a thorough explanation of carbon credits, voluntary and compliance carbon…

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25 Mar

“Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver” is the theme to commemorate World TB Day

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshWorld TB Day

Under Deputy Commissioner Akriti Sagar's direction, the District Health Society of West Kameng commemorated World Tuberculosis Day with the theme "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver." In addition to simultaneous observances in 34 health centers throughout the area, the major event was held at Kameng Club in Bomdila. Speaking to the crowd, Deputy Commissioner Akriti Sagar praised the District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO) and her staff for their hard work in making West Kameng one of the top-performing districts for TB control. "TB is a contagious illness. Eradication depends on early discovery. She promised complete administrative support in the…

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22 Mar

A national conference on millets and farmers’ expo is inaugurated by the agriculture minister

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshPasighat

The two-day National Conference on "Millets and Forgotten Foods: Reviving Traditions for Nutritional Security and Ecological Sustainability in Agriculture" and a Farmers' Expo were held on March 21 and 22, 2025, at the College of Agriculture (Central Agricultural University, Imphal), Pasighat, in association with ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad, and ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi. A conference was held in Arunachal Pradesh to discuss the importance of millets and value-added millet products in food security and sustainable agricultural practices. Key stakeholders, including policymakers, researchers, and farmers, discussed innovative millet-based farming techniques, policy frameworks, and ecological…

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21 Mar

1894 Mirem Batum Lingkang War Memorial in Adi Pasi inaugurates by Chowna Mein

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshChowna Mein

The 1894 Mirem Batum Lingkang War Memorial was dedicated in Adi Pasi, in the state's Upper Siang district, by Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein. The memorial honors the valor of Adi warriors from Pasi Village who used stone barriers and guerilla warfare to protect their lands against a British expedition during the third Anglo-Abor War, which took place between 1893 and 1894. According to an official statement released here, Mein, who spoke at the event on Wednesday, called the occasion a historic and poignant moment that honored the unsung heroes who opposed colonial power. The war memorial would…

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20 Mar

A festival showcasing Northeastern cinema and culture will be held at RGU

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshRajiv Gandhi University

Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) will host the second Borderland Narratives: Festival of Films from Contemporary Northeast. The three-day event, which is being organized by the central varsity's mass communication department and Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS) in partnership with the Center for Cultural Research and Documentation (CCRD) and the Research Institute of World's Ancient Traditions, Cultures, and Heritage (RIWATCH), promises to be a lively exhibition of Northeast India's rich cultural and cinematic heritage. The festival continues as a venue for regional storytelling and cultural representation after the success of its inaugural edition in 2019. Through a carefully chosen selection…

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18 Mar

Arunachal deputy CM inaugurates a newly constructed School Auditorium and Football Stadium

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Deputy CM

The newly built school auditorium and football stadium at Independent Golden Jubilee Govt Higher Secondary School (IGJGHS), Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, was officially opened by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein. These cutting-edge facilities, which were created as part of the Pasighat Smart City Development Corporation Ltd.'s IGJGHS School Heritage Redevelopment initiative, further demonstrate the government's dedication to the comprehensive development of students. While the Football Stadium seeks to give students better sports training and leisure options, the School Auditorium is expected to develop into a center for cultural events, scholarly debates, and community gatherings. The state government's overarching goal of encouraging…

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14 Mar

State Biodiversity Strategy unveiled by Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen conservation efforts

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh

The "Arunachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action: A People's Plan," which aims to reach national biodiversity targets and fulfill the Pakke Declaration, was formally introduced by Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday. With government backing, the plan, which is available in hard copy and digital formats, lays out specific action items to empower indigenous groups, communities, and districts in environmental stewardship. Khandu acknowledged the contribution of the Department of Environment and Forests & Climate Change, the State Biodiversity Board, and the WWF to the document's preparation. He emphasized that the plan aligns with the vision of "sabka saath, sabka…

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13 Mar

Arunachal Pradesh is drafting a new film policy to encourage regional filmmakers

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh

Information and Public Relations (IPR) Minister Nyato Dukam declared during Wednesday's assembly session that the state government will implement a new film policy in a major step to improve the Arunachal Pradesh film industry. Following BJP MLA Tai Nikio's concern about the predicament of local filmmakers, this action was taken. Minister Dukam declared that the creation of an interim committee tasked with creating a thorough film policy had been approved by the state cabinet. Important stakeholders will be consulted by the committee in order to create a well-rounded plan. Two renowned filmmakers, the director, the deputy director (film), and the…

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12 Mar

CM Pema Khandu announces radical changes for an Arunachal-rich future

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshCM Pema Khandu

Chief Minister Pema Khandu told the Assembly that the Arunachal Pradesh government has started important reforms in a number of areas to move the state closer to greater development. Khandu, who took part in the motion of gratitude for the governor's speech, stated that the speech mirrored the government's vision and provided a long-term plan for creating a "Vikshit Arunachal" by 2047. Commencing the five-day budget session on March 6, Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik gave his usual speech. "The progress that Arunachal has seen over the last nine years is the outcome of stakeholders and legislators working…

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