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09 Jul

Mudslide at Lohitpur Construction Site Claims Two Lives; Joint Rescue Saves Three Workers

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Two construction labourers lost their lives while three others were rescued after a mudslide trapped six workers at Lohitpur in Arunachal Pradesh's Tezu on Wednesday. According to the District Disaster Management Office (DDMO), the incident occurred at a construction site in Lohitpur, where six labourers were caught under debris following the mudslide. One worker managed to escape on his own immediately after the incident. A joint rescue operation involving the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the Indian Army, Arunachal Pradesh Police and other emergency response agencies was launched soon after the incident. District Disaster Management Officer, Superintendent of Police, Deputy…

08 Jul

IYC Urges Arunachal Govt to Honour Local Icons, Criticises Road Naming Decision

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The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has strongly condemns the BJP Government in Arunachal Pradesh for naming the newly constructed CC pavement road from Damsite to Model Village, Naharlagun after Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee.While every historical figure deserves respect for their contribution to the nation, public infrastructure funded by taxpayers should never become a medium for advancing partisan political or ideological symbolism, IYC maintained.In a statement, IYC national general secretary Tarh Johny said the road was built with taxpayers’ money and should reflect the collective identity, history and aspirations of the people of the state, rather than commemorate personalities associated with…

08 Jul

Arunachal Govt Forms Panel to Review 80:20 Reservation Policy, PRC Requirement in Recruitment

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The Arunachal Pradesh government has constituted a high-level committee to examine the possibility of abolishing the existing 80:20 reservation ratio in state government recruitment and to assess the proposal for making Permanent Residence Certificates (PRC) and Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificates compulsory for all competitive recruitment examinations. According to an official order issued by the Chief Secretary on July 6, the six-member committee will be headed by Industries Minister Nyato Dukam. Other members include the Principal Secretary (Home), Secretary (Law), Secretary (Personnel), Secretary of the Social Justice, Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) Department, and the Joint Secretary of the…

08 Jul

Homes, Farmlands and Infrastructure Ravaged as Flash Floods Batter Arunachal’s Mane Village

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Flash floods have led to extensive destruction at Mane village in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang district has suffered extensive destruction, causing immense hardships to families who have sought government assistance.Villagers have appealed to the State Government and the local MLA to provide immediate relief and rehabilitation, stating that Mane is among the worst-affected villages in the district.Addressing the media, the village leadership highlighted the severe damage to homes, public infrastructure, agricultural land, livestock, and essential services. According to the affected residents, several household properties and livelihoods have been washed away by the raging floodwaters.The reported losses include the toilets of…

07 Jul

Jarbom Gamlin Law College Must Become Model Centre of Legal Education: Governor KT Parnaik

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Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister P.D. Sona, accompanied by Commissioner (Education), Shri Amjad Tak, called on Arunachal Pradesh Governor, Lt Gen KT Parnaik at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar on Tuesday.The overall educational scenario in the State was reviewed while detailed discussions were held on strengthening institutions of higher learning, with particular emphasis on the Jarbom Gamlin Government Law College in Jote.The Governor emphasised measures to address existing challenges and improve academic, administrative and infrastructural standards to better meet the aspirations of students and faculty members.Drawing from his recent observations, the Governor also emphasised the need for timely corrective measures and accelerated…

07 Jul

1,500 Native Trees Planted in Sangti Valley as Balipara Foundation Leads Community Conservation Drive

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Balipara Foundation, in collaboration with the Sangti Valley Plantation Committee, organised a large-scale plantation drive in Sangti Valley, Arunachal Pradesh on Monday to commemorate the 91st Birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama. Bringing together communities, local institutions and government representatives, the initiative celebrated the occasion through collective action towards ecological restoration and environmental stewardship. The drive witnessed the participation of 110 volunteers, who collectively planted 1,500 saplings comprising native and fruit-bearing species. The plantation included ecologically significant trees such as Blue Pine, Juniper, and Cherry Blossom, alongside fruit-bearing species including Orange and Pomegranate, selected to strengthen the valley's ecological resilience…

06 Jul

4 Corps Briefs Arunachal Governor on Security Measures, Outreach Initiatives in Border Districts

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General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 4 Corps, Lt Gen Neeraj Shukla, called on Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen. K.T. Parnaik at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar on Monday and held detailed discussions on the prevailing security situation along the international border.The discussions also focused on measures to strengthen border management, and the ongoing welfare and outreach initiatives undertaken by the Armed Forces for the people living in remote frontier areas.Governor Parnaik emphasised the importance of maintaining a high degree of vigilance and ensuring regular patrolling in sensitive border regions to safeguard national interests.He highlighted the need for seamless coordination between the…

06 Jul

Amid Border Row, Arunachal Congress Tribal Wing Calls for Parliamentary Review of LAC Situation

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Amid conflicting claims over alleged Chinese intrusion in Arunachal Pradesh, the Arunachal Adivasi Congress (AAC) has urged the Central government to constitute a parliamentary committee to assess the ground situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the McMahon Line. The AAC, the Adivasi wing of the Indian National Congress, said the proposed panel should examine the status of border infrastructure, civilian settlements and security arrangements in the frontier areas of Arunachal Pradesh and submit its findings to Parliament for appropriate action. The organisation also criticised Union Minister Kiren Rijiju over his recent remarks dismissing reports of Chinese intrusion…

04 Jul

AFTF Seeks End to 80:20 Recruitment Quota

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Front (AFTF) has demanded the scrapping of the existing 80:20 recruitment reservation ratio and called for 100 per cent reservation in government jobs for the tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh.Addressing a press conference at the Arunachal Press Club in Itanagar on Friday, AFTF president Tadak Nalo announced that the organisation would organise a peaceful march on July 11 from Akashdeep to IG Park to press for its demand. He appealed to student organisations, community-based organisations, political parties, civil society groups and the people of the state to participate in the protest.Nalo claimed that around 62,000 candidates…

01 Jul

Shah Reviews Assam Floods With CM; Chouhan, Rijiju Inspect Dhemaji After Arunachal Survey

PreetiArunachal Pradesh, Assam

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, visited the flood-affected Arun Chapori area of Dhemaji district on Wednesday.According to the evening bulletin of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) Dhemaji district remained the worst affected by the current wave of floods, with a population of over 17,000 affected in 173 villages affected.Officials said that Sissiborgaon and Jonai constituencies in Dhemaji district have been the worst affected.Apart from houses and roads, bridges and other infrastructure have been affected by the deluge in the district.During the visit, the Union ministers…