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29 Aug

Namsai MLA urges shift toward oil palm and turmeric for better yields

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chau Zingnu Namchoom, a Namsai politician, encouraged farmers to benefit from the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), stating that satellite mapping has determined that oil palm and turmeric are the best crops for the district's fertile soil. Speaking during a massive oil palm plantation event held at the Wood Town Resort in Chowkham, Namsai district, Namchoom stated that India is still largely reliant on imports of edible oil and emphasized the need for Namsai farmers to start growing oil palm in order to become self-sufficient. He promised to bring up the matter with the appropriate authority for the…

29 Aug

Arunachal to host state-level Bhupen Hazarika centenary event at Roing on September 26

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As part of the national celebrations of the legacy of the legendary musician, Arunachal Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein announced that the state will hold a state-level program at Roing in the Lower Dibang Valley district on September 26 to mark the centennial of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's birth. Mein, who attended the core committee meeting on the centenary celebrations in Guwahati on Thursday, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present at the commemorative ceremony in Assam on September 13. The meeting was led by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. In a post on X,…

28 Aug

Arunachal Congress slams Kiren Rijiju for “Indecent” remarks against Rahul Gandhi

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The Arunachal Pradesh Congress strongly condemned Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's recent remarks about Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, calling them "indecent personal attacks and character assassination." Chera Taya, the general secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), claimed in a statement released here that Rijiju's remarks were an effort to deflect criticism of "his own failures as a leader and Union Minister." Once regarded as a national figure, Rijiju had devolved into "using the language and tone of his right-wing brigade." Taya said, "It is unfortunate and shameful to hear a union minister stoop…

28 Aug

IndiGo expands Northeastern reach with additional non-stop Delhi-Itanagar flight

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Officials from the state civil aviation department stated here that IndiGo Airlines will begin operating an extra daily non-stop route between Delhi and Itanagar on September 17 of this year. The airline now runs a single nonstop flight between Delhi and Itanagar every day. Because of the growing demand, the carrier said they have decided to launch a second service on the route. As per the itinerary, Flight 6E 765 is scheduled to depart Delhi at 9:40 am and arrive in Itanagar at 12:20 pm. Additionally, Flight 6E 766 is scheduled to return from Itanagar at 12:50 pm and reach…

27 Aug

Adi Students’ Union urges CM Khandu to withdraw paramilitary forces from Siang region

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In order to obtain a pre-feasibility report (PFR) for a significant hydropower project, the Adi Students' Union (AdiSU) has requested the assistance of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu to remove paramilitary personnel stationed in the Siang and Upper Siang districts. The deployment of paramilitary forces for PFR for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) was carried out without enough consultation with the project-affected villages, causing panic and disturbance, according to a memo that AdiSU submitted to the chief minister on Monday. The students' organization protested the suspension of many gaon burahs (GBs) and head gaon burahs (HGBs) and claimed…

27 Aug

Arunachal Pradesh to receive city gas infrastructure through BPCL-OIL partnership

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

After Oil India Limited (OIL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) signed a joint venture agreement (JVA) to form a joint venture company (JVC), Arunachal Pradesh is expected to receive a city gas distribution (CGD) network. According to a statement released here, the project will build Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations and distribute Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to homes, businesses, and industries throughout the state. The project, which was given to the BPCL-OIL consortium in the 12th CGD bid round of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), aims to support the government's gas-based economy vision by increasing access…

27 Aug

Critical gaps along the Indo-China border in Arunachal are filled by NGO-run health centers

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

On Arunachal Pradesh’s remote frontier with China and Myanmar, where government hospitals struggle to function due to severe manpower shortages, NGO-run health centres have become the lifeline for thousands of residents. The Kalikho Pul Memorial District Hospital at Hayuliang, the main government health facility in Anjaw district, is operating with limited doctors and no specialists. Most crucially, the absence of gynaecologists has left expectant mothers and women patients in a vulnerable state. Patients in need of specialised treatment often have no option but to travel long distances—sometimes to Tezu Zonal Hospital in Lohit district or even as far as Dibrugarh…

26 Aug

Pema Khandu declared India’s second richest CM with assets worth ₹332.56 Crore: ADR report

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According to a report published by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has disclosed assets worth Rs 332.56 crore, making him the second wealthiest chief minister in the nation. Andhra Pradesh's richest chief minister is N Chandrababu Naidu, whose assets are Rs 931 crore. With Rs 51.93 crore, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is in third place, while Neiphiu Rio of Nagaland is in fourth place with Rs 46.95 crore. With assets of Rs 17.27 crore, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is ranked ninth in the country among northeastern states. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad…

26 Aug

Arunachal Govt announces ₹5 lakh cashless health cover for pensioners

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has provided cashless health coverage to state pensioners under the Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Yojana (CMAAY), worth up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually, which is a huge relief for retired government personnel. The decision was made earlier this year during the Chief Minister Arogya Arunachal Society's second governing body meeting, which was presided over by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The action will guarantee that people who have devoted their lives to public service continue to get full healthcare benefits after they retire, according to officials. A recent notification states that retirees might choose to…

25 Aug

Arunachal Pradesh’s Mayudia Café is opened by the Indian Army to promote civil relations

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Indian Army has opened the Mayudia Café in the picturesque Mayudia Pass in the Lower Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, in a positive step to strengthen civil-military ties and encourage grassroots development. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Dao Division, Deputy Commissioner Fwwrman Brahma, senior Army officials, local people, and Spear Corps members solemnly opened the café, which is situated between snow-capped hills and lush valleys. The café is much more than just a place to get a cup of tea, even if it provides much-needed refreshment in an area that previously lacked even the most basic visitor…