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PHE workers union announces three-day tool-down strike
28 Nov

PHE workers union announces three-day tool-down strike

editorArunachal Pradesh
If their demands are not fulfilled by the state administration, the All Arunachal Pradesh Public Health Engineering & Water Supply Department Workers Union has declared a three-day tool-down strike from December 5 to 7. Tadar Dowa, the union's president, made this announcement at a press conference on Wednesday at the Arunachal Press Club. Many workers who have worked with the company for more than 30 to 40 years have not been regularized or promoted, he continued. He stated that, in accordance with seniority, temporary and contract employees who have worked for the department for more than 15 years ought to…
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Ten arrested in ANSU election violence
27 Nov

Ten arrested in ANSU election violence

editorArunachal Pradesh
Ten people have been arrested by the Itanagar police in relation to the violence that occurred outside Siddhartha Hall on Monday night after the All Nyishi Students' Union election voting was concluded. In an effort to apprehend the attackers who opened fire during the altercation, the police have also begun a manhunt. When Ashok Doka's followers tried to attack Nabam Dodum, a violent altercation broke out between Lezen Gyadi's and Doka's supporters. Five people were hurt as the altercation turned violent and involved the use of lathis and sharp objects, according to the SP. He added that although members of…
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Tourism Secretary laid foundation stone for view point on Dariya Hill
26 Nov

Tourism Secretary laid foundation stone for view point on Dariya Hill

editorArunachal Pradesh
On Monday, tourism secretary Ranphoa Ngowa laid the cornerstone for the Dariya Hill tourist viewpoint. The Arunachal Tourism Society's ICR unit funded the viewpoint, which is a component of larger initiatives to enhance visitor infrastructure and encourage eco-friendly and sustainable travel. By protecting and safeguarding the eco-tourism site's unique biodiversity, the tourism secretary encouraged the locals to embrace sustainable tourist practices. He also emphasized the need of cleanliness and kindness while interacting with visitors. Pema Norbu Thongchi, the OSD to Tourism minister, advised the people to preserve the unspoiled environment and avoid hasty construction in such peaceful areas. He encouraged…
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Top NFR railway officer drowns in Parshuram Kund
25 Nov

Top NFR railway officer drowns in Parshuram Kund

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh
A senior railway officer from the North East Frontier Railway (NFR), Subhendu Kumar Choudhury, drowned in the Lohit River at Parshuram Kund on Sunday, November 24, while taking a holy plunge in the Lohit region of Arunachal Pradesh. The incidence was confirmed by Superintendent of Police Lohit. He stated, "Subhendu Kumar Choudhury, aged around 55 years, the Principal Chief Safety Officer of NF Railway, had gone to participate in a holy ritual at Parshuram Kund, where the river swept him away around 12:45 PM." The district police quickly launched rescue efforts, using every resource at their disposal. To help with…
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The villagers of the Puroik-dominated village are still without electricity supply today
25 Nov

The villagers of the Puroik-dominated village are still without electricity supply today

editorArunachal Pradesh
In the Kakoi circle in the Papum Pare district, the primarily Puroik-inhabited villages of Jabam Kabuang, Boginadi, Lali, and Bor-Hill are still without power. According to Waru Nakong Yumta, a young person from the village and the art and culture secretary of the All Puroik Students' Union, the solar panels that were sent to the villages in 2019 are no longer operational. Waru told this daily that about 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, an elephant demolished a traditional bamboo home. "We could have avoided this situation if there had been electricity," Waru clarified. If the wild elephants had noticed lights in…
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Arunachal hosts BRUTE 4.0 Marathon to highlight tourism potential in state
23 Nov

Arunachal hosts BRUTE 4.0 Marathon to highlight tourism potential in state

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh
At the Gori Field in Basar, Arunachal Pradesh's Sports and Rural Development Minister and Basar MLA Jini formally kicked off the Basar Running Ultra-Trail Experience 2024 (BRUTE 4.0) today. The marathon's objectives are to raise awareness of Arunachal Pradesh's tourism potential and fight drug misuse. The competition, which has four divisions ranging from 5 km to 60 km, attracted more than 200 runners from within the state in addition to nine international competitors. This year marks the fourth iteration of the BRUTE event, which began in November 2021. In addition to runners, it has drawn interest from historians, cultural activists,…
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Awareness program about legal provisions for women
23 Nov

Awareness program about legal provisions for women

editorArunachal Pradesh
On Friday, the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women and the non-profit organization Friends for Life organized a legal awareness program in Kamle district that included discussions on a wide range of legal issues, such as women's rights, domestic violence laws, child custody, inheritance, and workplace harassment. In his speech, Deputy Commissioner I/C Mobia Tai emphasized the critical role that women play in forming society. He pledged the full support of the district administration and thanked the APSCW and the non-profit Friends for Life for arranging the program in the district. Dr. Nabam Yeni, a clinical psychologist, gave a speech…
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Himalayan University organizes literary festival
22 Nov

Himalayan University organizes literary festival

editorArunachal Pradesh
"Rhythm and Rhyme: A Festival for Literature and Light" was the theme of a three-day literary festival hosted by the English department at Himalayan University. Essay writing, poetry recital, short story writing, and a painting-sketching competition were among the literary contests held at the festival. A thought-provoking class on creative writing techniques was presented by poet Subi Taba. The significance of artistic writing in assisting aspiring authors in honing their skill was underlined throughout the conversation. She answered questions from students who wanted to write and gave advice on how to develop their writing abilities during an engaging session with…
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Child Rights Day celebrated in KV
21 Nov

Child Rights Day celebrated in KV

editorArunachal Pradesh
The District Women and Child Development Department and the Papum Pare District Administration jointly observed Child Rights Day at Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 on Wednesday. ICR DC Talo Potom gave inspirational remarks, emphasizing the ways in which hard work, self-discipline and perseverance can lead to achievements. He encouraged the students to utilize the facilities offered by the federal and state governments through their respective departments. Jaya Taba, Deputy Director, Upia ICDS, said the “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” programme was launched centrally to save, educate and empower girls, empowering them to build a balanced society. She highlighted the provisions for the…
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MLA Kaso urges youth to reject alcohol and drugs at church jubilee
20 Nov

MLA Kaso urges youth to reject alcohol and drugs at church jubilee

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh
On November 19, Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso highlighted the significance of preserving traditional values while embracing religious practices during his speech at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Ganga Baptist Church. Reflecting on the impact of Christianity on the Nyishi community, Kaso acknowledged the church's transformative role in addressing social issues such as alcoholism and conflicts. Speaking to India Today NE, Kaso praised the church's contribution to fostering peace and unity, emphasizing how Christianity had helped reduce societal problems and promote coexistence among tribes. "Our ancestors, especially from the Nyishi tribe, once engaged in conflicts and substance abuse. Today, we embrace…
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