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22 Dec

BJP Registers Landslide Victory in Arunachal Pradesh Local Body Elections

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Arunachal Pradesh achieved a significant victory in the recent elections held on December 15, securing a majority of seats in the Zilla Parishads and Gram Panchayats. The party claimed 170 out of 245 Zilla Parishad seats, including 59 uncontested, thereby demonstrating its dominance in district-level local bodies. In the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) elections, the BJP won 14 of 20 wards. Conversely, the regional People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) succeeded in the Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC), winning five out of eight wards. The final results from the State Election Commission indicated that the…

19 Dec

Adventure, Music and Culture: 10th Orange Festival Begins at Dambuk

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Orange Festival of Adventure and Music (OFAM) is celebrating its tenth edition in Dambuk, Arunachal Pradesh, starting on Thursday. This festival highlights adventure sports, music, and the vibrant local culture. Attendees can participate in various adventurous activities including rafting through rapid river currents, engaging in paintball matches, hiking picturesque trails, cycling through orange orchards, rock climbing, and taking hot air balloon rides that provide breathtaking views of the region. The event is set to feature performances from several renowned artists; the first night witnessed a strong attendance with a performance by acclaimed singer and composer Adnan Sami. Upcoming performances…

19 Dec

The State Youth Festival with the subject “Viksit Bharat—Young Leader Dialogue” was held in Arunachal

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Under the subject "Viksit Bharat – Young Leader Dialogue," the state youth festival was successfully conducted, bringing together gifted and passionate young from different districts of Arunachal Pradesh to highlight creative ideas and cultural diversity. Under the cultural and innovation track, the state Youth Affairs Department and the state chapter of MY Bharat collaborated to organize the event. Gopesh Pandey, Deputy Director of MY Bharat, described the festival's goals and emphasized the vital role that young people have in the development of the country. The chief guest, honored guest, and jury members were formally congratulated by State Youth Affairs Director…

19 Dec

Progress of Hydro Projects Reviewed by Arunachal Deputy Chief Minister

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein reviewed the small hydro power projects being implemented by Hydropower Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Limited (HPDCAPL), with a focus on strengthening progress across ongoing and proposed projects in the State. Key discussions covered strategically important projects including the Sumbachu Small Hydro Power Project and the Taksang Chu Small Hydro Power Project in Tawang. The review examined construction milestones, electro mechanical works, inter departmental coordination, and site specific challenges affecting timely completion. The status and readiness of other identified other such projects allotted to HPDCAPL were also assessed, alongside a focused roadmap to…

18 Dec

Repolling in Panchayat Elections Concludes Peacefully Across Four Districts of Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Repolling in the panchayat elections was successfully conducted across four districts in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, with no incidents of unrest reported. The repolling period lasted from 7 AM until 1 PM, and Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner Rinchin Tashi confirmed that the process occurred peacefully. Voter participation varied across polling stations: in Bichom district's Government Upper Primary School (GUPS) Nedo, 231 out of 340 registered electors cast votes, resulting in a turnout of 67.94%. In the Rotom Zilla Parishad constituency of Kamle district, 171 of 222 voters participated, leading to a turnout of 77.03%. The GUPS Nongkhon in Namsai…

18 Dec

Ahead of power projects, Arunachal Deputy CM pushes for transmission readiness

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chowna Mein, the deputy chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, emphasized that power evacuation infrastructure must be finished in tandem with future generation projects and urged the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to guarantee the timely laying of transmission lines. Mein, who chaired a review meeting on the comprehensive plan to strengthen the transmission and distribution system in Itanagar, stated that the commissioning of the Lower Subansiri Hydro Electric Project and several other power projects in the works make it imperative that transmission lines be installed ahead of time so that generated electricity can be transmitted promptly. The Deputy…

17 Dec

Panchayat elections in Keyi Panyor district concluded peacefully with active voter turnout

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

All six Zilla Parishad segments in the Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh held peaceful and incident-free Panchayat elections. 46 voting places in all ran smoothly, demonstrating excellent administrative cooperation and efficient security control. According to officials, there were no significant unpleasant incidents reported from any section of the district, and the election process remained calm throughout the day. Voters were able to exercise their right to vote in a secure setting thanks to a strong police presence and vigilant surveillance. With assistance from Deputy District Election Officer and Superintendent of Police Angad Mehta, IPS, the polls were overseen by…

13 Dec

Arunachal makes significant progress in the national education evaluation

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, stated on Friday that the state has seen a "remarkable improvement in learning outcomes" after the state was ranked 17th out of 36 states and union territories in the most recent Parakh Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 report, moving it out of the bottom 10 for the first time. "Our learning outcomes have significantly improved, and we are no longer in the bottom 10. We rank 17th overall out of 36. He expressed hope about the state's educational trajectory in a post on X, saying, "A clear sign that education reforms are delivering results."…

11 Dec

Centre Grants In-Principle Nod for New PPP-Model Medical College in Arunachal Pradesh, Namsai Selected as Location

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Centre has granted in-principle approval for a new medical college in Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh, as part of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative aimed at enhancing medical education in underserved regions. This college is among 11 approved by the Union Government, which include institutions in Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. The PPP model focuses on upgrading existing district hospitals rather than building new campuses, aiming to address the shortage of MBBS seats. Financial support will include up to 30% Viability Gap Funding, potentially rising to 40% during the pilot phase. The establishment of the medical college is expected to…

11 Dec

Two Held in Itanagar Over Alleged Links to Pakistani Spy Network

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Itanagar Police arrested Nazir Ahmad Malik and Sabir Ahmed Mir on 21 November for allegedly spying for Pakistani handlers. The suspects, both from Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, were apprehended after intelligence suggestions of their involvement in espionage. They reportedly gathered sensitive information on Army movements and installations in Arunachal Pradesh, sending it via a Telegram channel. Posing as cloth sellers, they traveled across various districts, including sensitive forward areas. During interrogation, Nazir revealed that Sabir recruited him for monetary gain and directed their spying activities. The police have expanded their investigation and anticipate further arrests while coordinating with multiple…