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17 Jan

Arunachal Pineapple Festival launched to promote agro-industry growth

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pineapple Festival's third edition got underway in Bagra, West Siang district, with a major emphasis on growing pineapple production, enhancing marketing and exports, and giving farmers new chances for an agro-based livelihood. The state government has designated the festival, an agro-based effort that began in 2024, as an annual calendar event. The Bagra Welfare Society (BWS) and the state horticulture department work together to organize it. Speaking at the first event, Lumla MLA Tsering Lhamu stated that Bagra Circle has rich soil that is perfect for growing pineapples and that a number of government assistance programs are increasing…

16 Jan

Arunachal Deputy CM unveils 60-bed hostel at Pali Vidyapith in Namsa

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein officially opened the newly built 60-bed dormitory building at Arunachal Pali Vidyapith Residential School in Chongkham, a major improvement to educational infrastructure amid growing demand for high-quality boarding facilities. Mein's initiative, which is accompanied by Namsai Deputy Commissioner C R Khampa and other dignitaries, demonstrates the government's dedication to empowering children while preserving the state's rich cultural legacy. In a time when there are few boarding options, the Deputy CM emphasized how the cutting-edge hostel will directly help the student body, especially as parents look for better educational prospects. "This facility arrives at…

16 Jan

Arunachal Deputy CM Stresses Need to Link Education with Cultural Preservation

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chown Mein emphasized the importance of education alongside cultural and linguistic preservation during the inauguration of a new hostel at Arunachal Pali Vidyapith Residential School. He committed to government support for teaching the Pali and Tai Khamti languages and highlighted the need for digitization and restoration of rare manuscripts. The 60-bed hostel will benefit students amidst limited boarding facilities. Mein also attended a meeting on boundary demarcation for Namsai Nagar Palika, stressing the need for improved civic services in the rapidly urbanizing town and urging collaboration among stakeholders for its development.

16 Jan

ICAR Supports Mithun Farmers in Arunachal with Fodder Initiative

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a significant step towards strengthening sustainable mithun rearing in Arunachal Pradesh, the ICAR–Arunachal Pradesh Centre at Leparada district has extended support to mithun farmers of Siang district by supplying Hybrid Napier root slips for the establishment of dedicated fodder plots. The support was extended through the Jomlo Mongku Mithun Farmer Federation (JMMFF) with the objective of creating reliable and quality green fodder resources for mithuns. The initiative also seeks to encourage farmers to gradually adopt semi-intensive mithun rearing practices in the state. Arunachal Pradesh has the highest mithun population in the country, making conservation and scientific management of the…

16 Jan

After Meeting Tripura CM, Himanta Confident NDA Will Return to Power in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha in Agartala to discuss issues of mutual interest, emphasizing cooperation between their states. Sarma expressed confidence in the BJP retaining power in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, stating that the election dates would be announced in February. He noted that while he believes the BJP is well-positioned, politics is unpredictable, and making early forecasts is challenging. Sarma highlighted development and identity as key election issues, claiming the BJP has fulfilled its manifesto promises. He criticized the West Bengal government for not taking adequate action against illegal Bangladeshi infiltration,…

15 Jan

On Makar Sankranti, Arunachal Governor participates in kite festival

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

According to an official statement, Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik took part in a vibrant kite-flying celebration held in Itanagar in honor of Makar Sankranti. Senior state government officials attended the festival, which was organized by the Governor's Secretariat, contributing to its joyous and welcoming mood. During Makar Sankranti, kite flying is a custom that is deeply symbolic and culturally significant in many parts of the nation. The sight of colorful kites soaring in the skies, according to officials, represents freedom, increasing aspirations, and the shared hope for prosperity, harmony, and happiness. On the occasion, the governor greeted the state's…

14 Jan

Financial Support Extended to Agribusiness Startups Under CHF R-ABI Project

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Centre for Himalayan Farmers Regional Agribusiness Incubation (CHF R-ABI), in partnership with Central Agricultural University (CAU) in Imphal, organized a Startups’ Meet in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. During this event, they allocated a significant grant of Rs 2.75 crore to support 25 agribusiness incubatees. The meet was led by Prof. Lobsang Wangchu and Dr. Anil Kumar, the PI-CEO of CHF R-ABI, with Arunachal Pradesh's Minister of Fisheries and Allied Sectors, Gabriel D. Wangsu, serving as the chief guest. Member of Parliament Tapir Gao was also in attendance as the guest of honour, alongside MLAs Ninnong Ering and Tapi Darang, and…

14 Jan

Veterans’ Day Observed in Tawang to Honour Armed Forces Personnel

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Armed Forces Veterans’ Day was commemorated in Tawang with a solemn event organized by the Tawang Brigade at the Tawang War Memorial. The ceremony honored the sacrifices of India's veterans, attended by local ex-servicemen and veer Naris, emphasizing the strong bond between the Indian Army and its veterans. The day began with a wreath-laying ceremony led by Brigadier Bhupal Singh and Tawang's seniormost veteran, Koncho Dorjee Lama, paying tribute to martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation. An interactive session allowed veterans to share inspiring experiences from their military careers. A NAMAN Registration Counter was set up to…

14 Jan

Makar Sankranti Celebrated in Arunachal as Devotees Throng Aakashi Ganga

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The sacred festival of Makar Sankranti was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm at Aakashi Ganga in Likabali in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Siang district on Wednesday. A large number of devotees, including pilgrims from neighbouring Assam, assembled at the holy site to take part in the festival. Coordinated efforts of the Malini Vikash Parishad and the district administration, Lower Siang, ensured smooth arrangements and a peaceful atmosphere for all devotees at the festival. Notably, additional police personnel were deployed at the site to maintain law and order and regulate traffic movement, ensuring proper crowd control and uninterrupted traffic flow throughout…

14 Jan

Following a national innovation victory, Arunachal schoolchildren were selected as special guests for Republic Day

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

For the 77th Republic Day festivities in New Delhi, two Class XII science students from Government Higher Secondary School, Chongkham, in Arunachal's Namsai district, have been chosen as Special Guests. This is a unique national distinction for a government school from Arunachal Pradesh. The invitation was given to Nang Sujata Jenow and Kusum Kumari Mishra after their plastic waste management initiative made the national short list for the School Innovation Marathon, a competitive program of the Atal Innovation Mission administered by NITI Aayog. An online project evaluation method that evaluated creativity, viability, and scientific reasoning was used to evaluate their…