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03 Mar

Arunachal Cabinet Meeting Ends with Key Approvals

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The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, has approved several pivotal decisions aimed at enhancing various sectors including education, financial management, health administration, employee welfare, and climate action. Five significant resolutions concerning the education sector were made, which include: the regulation of teacher transfers through legislative measures; the granting of professorships to college educators under the Career Advancement Scheme per UGC Regulations 2018; amendments to the recruitment rules for government college principals; establishing rules for Physical Education Teachers; and a revision of the state's seat reservation policy for diploma and allied programs. A major legislative initiative, the…

26 Feb

FLN Centre at Doimukh launched by Pema Khandu to boost early learning

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In an effort to improve early-grade education in the state, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu opened a Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Center in Doimukh. The center is designed to guarantee that every kid attains foundational reading and numeracy by the end of Grade 3 while being attentive to local culture and requirements, according to the Chief Minister. It is in line with the National Education Policy 2020 and the NIPUN Bharat Mission. "Opened the Doimukh Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN) Center. The FLN Center is the first in the nation to guarantee that all children acquire fundamental literacy…

26 Feb

Pema Khandu Inaugurates Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Centre at Doimukh

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Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday inaugurated a Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Centre at Doimukh. Aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and NIPUN Bharat Mission, the FLN Centre is the first in the country to ensure that every child attains foundational literacy and numeracy skills by the end of Grade 3 attuned with local Arunachal culture and needs. The Centre adopts play-based, child-centric pedagogy, encourages mother tongue instruction in early grades, ensures continuous assessment, and emphasizes teacher capacity building with active community participation. “This center is the result of a true team effort with support from NHPC,…

25 Feb

Ruby Jain Arrested for Alleged Racial Abuse of Arunachali Girls in Delhi

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Delhi police have arrested a woman, Ruby Jain, and her husband, Harsh Singh, for making racist remarks against three girls from Arunachal Pradesh in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi. The incident, which drew significant outrage on social media, has raised awareness about the racial discrimination faced by Northeastern residents in the capital. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed the arrests and stated that stringent legal action would be pursued. A case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against the couple, linked to an altercation that occurred on February 20 when debris from electrical installation work carried out…

25 Feb

Pema Khandu announces Rs 67 crore projects during Nyokum Yullo festivities in Bameng

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Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh attended the historic Nyokum Yullo 50th Year Golden Jubilee celebration in the Bameng constituency, calling it a momentous and revered occasion for the populace. On this auspicious day, Nyokum Ane was prayed for peace, prosperity, and unity, the Chief Minister said. By stating that Nyokum is more than just a celebration, it symbolizes a deep bond between humans and the natural world, he highlighted the festival's cultural significance. Declaring that the government had completed projects worth Rs 67 crore for the Bameng constituency, Khandu announced a major push for development and reaffirmed its…

25 Feb

Arunachal Governor interacts with students from Jharkhand, Bengal and Puducherry under exchange programme

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On Tuesday, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik engaged with students from Jharkhand, Puducherry, and West Bengal at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar as part of the Youth Exchange Programme. A total of 44 students from Jharkhand and Puducherry participated in Ashtalakshmi Darshan, alongside 37 students from West Bengal in the Interstate Youth Exchange Programme. The Governor emphasized the importance of the youth as future leaders, encouraging innovation while respecting Indian cultural values. He praised these initiatives for fostering national integration and described Arunachal Pradesh as a symbol of unity in diversity, highlighting its strategic significance in India's Act East…

24 Feb

Pema Khandu, Conrad Sangma Condemn Racial Bias Against NE Women

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Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu condemned the racial abuse experienced by three women from his state in South Delhi, calling it unacceptable and shameful. He has contacted the Delhi Police Commissioner for swift action, as the accused are currently absconding. Khandu emphasized the priority of safety, dignity, and justice for the victims. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma also condemned the incident, highlighting the persistent issue of racial discrimination and sexual harassment against North East women. He urged for stringent actions against such perpetrators, stating that the abuse of women's modesty is intolerable in a civilized society.

24 Feb

ADP Merges with Congress in Arunachal Pradesh, Leaders Join En Masse

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During a mass induction ceremony in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, the Arunachal Democratic Party (ADP) legally merged with the Indian National Congress (INC), with all of its members and office-bearers joining the party. According to ADP President Tami Pangu, the Congress's dedication to democracy, secularism, and constitutional ideals served as the impetus for the merger. Since the ADP is not represented in the House, the development will not affect the Congress's influence in the state Assembly. In the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly, the Congress presently has one Member of Parliament. In front of senior state Congress leaders and party officials, Bosiram…

23 Feb

Two Assam-Based Drug Peddlers Nabbed by Arunachal Police; Heroin Recovered

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On a recent Sunday afternoon, the Arunachal Pradesh Police executed a successful operation that resulted in the seizure of nearly 11 grams of suspected heroin and the arrest of two alleged drug peddlers in the vicinity of the Banderdewa market area. Acting on intelligence gathered at the Banderdewa Police Station, a police team was mobilized to intercept a Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle (license plate AS-07W-0148), which was believed to be transporting contraband from Assam into Arunachal Pradesh. The operation was spearheaded by Inspector Kipa Hamak, Officer-in-Charge of the Banderdewa Police Station, and included collaboration from SI Koj Tada, Head Constable T.…

23 Feb

Experts discuss medicinal plant potential for boosting rural economy in NE

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At Pasighat in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, a three-day national conference on "Medicinal & Aromatic Plants for Rural Prosperity: Strategic Roadmap for the Medicinal & Aromatic Plant Sector in North East India" came to an end. More than 100 experts, farmers, and stakeholders convened at the event to discuss the sector's market development and sustainable farming practices. In collaboration with the North Eastern Council, the National Medicinal Plants Board, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Regional Office, Itanagar), and the Society for Conservation and Resource Development of Medicinal Plants, the College of Horticulture and Forestry…