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30 Jul

Wild elephant klls tea garden worker in Arunachal’s Tirap district, third deth in a year

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In yet another terrible example of human-wildlife conflict, a 46-year-old tea garden laborer was murdered by a wild elephant in Aghuripather, located between Namsang and Deomali in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district. This is the second occurrence in the region this month, and the third in the last year, highlighting the rising threat presented by wild elephant invasions into human communities. According to forest department authorities in the Deomali range, the tragedy happened on Monday night when a wild elephant entered the victim Dhiren Tati's home while he was sleeping. According to eyewitnesses, the elephant pulled Tati out through a window…

30 Jul

To safeguard the Tigers, Arunachal CM Khandu urges the team to work together

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the state's strong commitment to safeguarding its abundant wildlife, particularly the beautiful tiger and its natural habitat, on the occasion of International Tiger Day. The chief minister emphasized the importance of tigers in preserving ecological balance and serving as a symbol of national pride in a social media post. In addition to being apex predators, tigers are also proud symbols of our country's history and essential markers of a thriving ecology. We renew our commitment to protecting them and their habitats on #InternationalTigerDay," Khandu wrote in a post on X. He went on…

29 Jul

In honor of Arunachal’s 50 years as a state, Khandu announces transformative initiatives

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the state's independence, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced a wide range of development projects, calling the event "not just a celebration, but commitment in action." Khandu outlined a number of historic initiatives and programs in a social media post that demonstrate the state government's emphasis on youth development, healthcare, education, women's empowerment, and rural electrification. The programs are intended to have a long-lasting effect on the lives of people from all walks of life and are a component of the state's Golden Jubilee vision. The creation of 50 Golden Jubilee Model Schools,…

28 Jul

At AUS Namsai, the governor of Arunachal inaugurates a Tribal Girls’ Hostel

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The 72-room Krishna Kumari Tribal Girls’ Hostel at the Arunachal University of Studies (AUS) campus in Namsai was officially opened by Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik. On March 19, 2024, the governor had previously placed the facility's foundation stone. The governor praised the university's dedication to inclusive infrastructure and stated that the hostel would offer a safe and supportive setting, assisting in removing obstacles such as cost, distance, or safety that frequently keep young tribal girls from pursuing higher education. According to an official statement released here, he referred to the hostel as "a gateway to…

26 Jul

Arunachal’s chief minister attends the Dalai Lama’s religious event in Ladakh

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Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh attended the Karsha Monastery in Ladakh's 'Yarchos Chenmo', a summer dharma gathering, on July 25 along with thousands of devotees at Zanskar's Karsha Photang. Nearly 30,000 spiritual seekers gathered beneath the expansive Ladakhi skies to hear lectures from the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, in front of the revered audience. In a social media post, Khandu highlighted the timeless wisdom and quiet power of compassion that the revered Tibetan leader exuded, describing his meeting with the Dalai Lama in Ladakh as a profoundly humbling and spiritually uplifting experience. Khandu is in Ladakh…

23 Jul

Arunachal Pradesh launches “Institute-to-Industry” program at Toyota Kirloskar in Bengaluru

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The Arunachal Pradesh skill development and entrepreneurship (SDE) department has started a five-day "Institute-to-Industry Connect Orientation Program" at Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd (TKM) in Bengaluru as part of a significant effort to match technical education with industry demands. The program, which started on Monday, aims to give faculty members at the industry Training Institute (ITI) practical experience with real-world industry procedures. The 15-member delegation, which is led by SDE Director Sibo Passing, consists of eight instructors from throughout the state, one group instructor, and six ITI principals. By immersing educators in real-world shop-floor settings, the project seeks to close…

23 Jul

15 businesses fined in Namsai for operating without trade licences

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At least 15 business establishments in Namsai township of Arunachal Pradesh were penalised on Tuesday for operating without valid trade licences. The fines were imposed during a surprise inspection carried out by a multi-departmental team aiming to enforce compliance with commercial laws and ensure public safety. The inspection, conducted on July 22, was led by officials from various departments including Trade and Commerce, Legal Metrology, Health and Family Welfare, Tax and Excise, Veterinary, Urban Development, Food and Civil Supply, the Town Magistrate's office, and local police. The drive was part of a broader initiative to ensure that all commercial establishments…

22 Jul

Arunachal Bags 12 Medals At Wako India National Kickboxing Championship

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Arunachal Pradesh showcased a commendable performance at the Wako India Seniors & Masters National Kickboxing Championship 2025, held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, by bagging a total of 12 medals — three gold, three silver, and six bronze. Gold medals were clinched by Rantu Sonowal in the -57kg K1 category, Bishal Mura in the -54kg low-kick event, and Licha Sep in the -65kg light contact category. Impressively, Sep also earned a bronze in the point fight event, as per the Kickboxing Association of Arunachal (KAA). The silver medal winners included Robin Deori (-67kg) and Jipe Lombi (-54kg) in K1, and Bem Tada…

22 Jul

YMCR urges Arunachal govt to enact river protection act amid rising environmental concerns

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The Youth Mission for Clean River (YMCR) has called on the Arunachal Pradesh government to enact a specific Arunachal Pradesh River Protection Act in order to address the increasing threats to the state's rivers. Chief Minister Pema Khandu and a YMCR team headed by Chairman S D Loda met at the state secretariat here on Monday to discuss the proposal. YMCR emphasized the need for extensive legal and administrative actions, citing growing concerns over pollution, disturbance of natural flow patterns, and unlawful riverbed exploitation. Inspired by successful models used in other Indian states, the group, which works to protect and…

22 Jul

Arunachal CM calls for Siang hydro project incorporate the indigenous community

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Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh has instructed officials to actively engage indigenous people in the design and construction of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a huge hydropower project on the Siang River that would generate 11,000 megawatts. The need of considering local input at every stage of the project was highlighted by Khandu during a high-level review meeting in Itanagar. Chief secretary Manish Kumar Gupta, deputy chief minister Chowna Mein, and senior representatives from the department of hydro power development joined him. The command was issued at a time when the project was beginning to garner some…