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03 Jan

Arunachal Moves to Explore Critical Minerals, Govt Signs Strategic Agreements

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has entered into agreements with OIL India Limited, Vedanta Limited, and Orissa Metallik Private Limited for the exploration of graphite and vanadium mineral blocks in Depo, Phop, and Radhpu. Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized that this exploration is crucial for electric mobility and energy storage, as well as benefiting the state's economy and employment opportunities. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to community-oriented mineral development.

03 Jan

In Arunachal Pradesh, OIL signs agreement to explore critical minerals

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

An important step toward bolstering India's vital mineral resource security was taken on January 2 when OIL India Limited (OIL) signed the Deed of Agreement for the Composite Licence of the Phop Graphite and Vanadium Block situated in the Yazali circle of Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh. Senior representatives from the Directorate of Geology and Mines (DGM), OIL, and CESHS, as well as AK Singh, Secretary (Geology and Mines), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Raghunath Mishra, Chief General Manager of OIL, and Tana Tage, Director (CESHS), were present when the agreement was signed. As a local partner and stakeholder, CESHS will…

31 Dec

Sunrise Festival at Dong to Put Arunachal on Northeast Tourism Map: Khandu

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

As Arunachal Pradesh prepares to welcome the New Year with the first sunrise at Dong village in Anjaw district, Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the potential of the ongoing Sunrise Festival to become a significant tourism attraction in the Northeast over the next decade. Inaugurating the five-day festival on Monday, Khandu presented a long-term vision focusing on creating meaningful opportunities for local entrepreneurs, promoting sustainable tourism, and supporting small business growth in the region. During his address, Khandu underscored the festival's forward-looking approach, intending for it to grow steadily while adhering to the principles of “leave no trash, leave no…

31 Dec

At Dong, Arunachal to welcome new year: Where India sees the sun first

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

As the state administration organized the first Sunrise Festival 2025–2026 in the isolated Anjaw district close to the India–China–Myanmar tri-junction, Arunachal Pradesh will greet the New Year with the first rays of the sun at Dong village. Chief Minister Pema Khandu praised the increasing number of visitors to the Sunrise Festival in Dong Valley, describing it as a significant event that highlights the cultural and geographical distinctiveness of Arunachal Pradesh and promotes border tourism. The celebration will run from December 29 until January 2. The festival, which is being organized by the Arunachal Pradesh government in partnership with local people,…

30 Dec

Without Community Support, Wildlife Cannot Thrive in D’Ering Sanctuary, Says DFO

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Biodiversity rich Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary (DEMWS) in Arunachal Pradesh has significant eco-tourism potential that could benefit local communities, contingent upon their support for wildlife protection efforts. Kempi Ete, Divisional Forest Officer, emphasized the importance of community involvement during an awareness program aimed at preventing wildlife crimes. The initiative, supported by Aaranyak and local Community Surveillance and Monitoring Teams (CSMT), encourages residents to promote the sanctuary through wildlife photography and social media. Ete highlighted the legal consequences of hunting and illegal fishing, referencing the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Local leaders advocated for ongoing community education to ensure sustained support…

30 Dec

India’s Easternmost Village Dong hosts Sunrise Festival launched by Arunachal CM

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The state's first-ever five-day Sunrise Festival was launched by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu at Dong Valley in Anjaw district, India's easternmost settlement that receives the sun's first rays each day. Along with Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Arunachal East MP Tapir Gao, Hayuliang local MLA, and Minister for Women and Child Development Dasanglu Pul, the Chief Minister arrived in Dong village. Dong, which lies on the India-China border, is well-known for being the location where Indian soil is first touched by daybreak. Speaking to the crowd, Khandu explained that the Sunrise Festival celebrates Dong's distinct personality and seeks…

27 Dec

Assam Rifles sending Arunachal students to Gujarat on national integration tour

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Assam Rifles (AR) Khonsa battalion has arranged a national integration tour for students from Wangcha Rajkumar government college in Deomali, Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, to attend the 26th Rashtra Katha Shivir in Gujarat as part of its civic action program. The effort seeks to advance nationalism, national cohesion, and awareness of India's progress and cultural legacy. The tour, which will take place from December 27 to January 4 of next year, will involve 11 students from the battalion's area of responsibility. State minister of geology, mining, and minerals Wanki Lowang launched the tour from Deomali on Thursday. The students…

23 Dec

Shah Assures IFSCAP That Rules Will Be Framed for Arunachal Freedom of Religion Act

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, which has seen concerns over alleged coerced or induced religious conversions, Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised on Monday that steps will be taken to draft the long-pending regulations for the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978. In front of a group from the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP), Shah made the promise, inspiring optimism for the legislation's successful execution. The goal of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, which was passed in 1978, was to stop religious conversions that were carried out by coercion, fraud, or…

23 Dec

Army-Led Pilgrimage Expedition Planned for Topo Gonov Peak in Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Indian Army is set to organize a pilgrimage to Topo Gonov peak, also known as Topo Gone, situated along the McMahon Line in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi Yomi district, marking a significant collaboration aimed at preserving cultural heritage, promoting spiritual practices, and enhancing national security. The pilgrimage, slated for January 19–24, 2026, is a partnership with the Galo Welfare Society (GWS), as stated by a Defence Ministry spokesperson. Topo Gonov, rising to 2,900 meters, holds great reverence in Galo mythology as a sacred sanctuary for prayers and traditional ceremonies, but its challenging terrain has made it largely inaccessible. The Indian…

22 Dec

After rafting the Dibang, Chowna Mein proposes Arunachal as the next destination for adventure travel

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Following an exciting river-rafting trip on the powerful Dibang River at Dambuk in Lower Dibang Valley district with former chief minister Mukut Mithi, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein highlighted the state's enormous eco and adventure tourism potential. Arunachal Pradesh's burgeoning attractiveness as a center for eco-tourism and adventure sports in the Lower Dibang Valley was reinforced on Saturday by the exhilarating journey over difficult rapids amid pristine forests and striking landscapes, which underlined the Dibang's raw strength and untamed beauty. Mein wrote on social media that rafting the Dibang was "an experience of raw power, pristine forests, and…