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15 Apr

The International Maha Sangken Festival was ceremoniously led by Arunachal’s deputy CM

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshNamsai

The tranquil grounds of Namsai's Golden Pagoda (Kongmu Kham) come alive for the three-day International Maha Sangken Festival, which has its origins in Tai-Khamti Buddhist traditions and ushers in the traditional New Year. The day began with the spiritually significant reenactment of the "Descent of Lord Buddha to Earth at Dawn" at the Golden Pagoda and Parayatti Sasana Vihara. After that, devotees and guests marched from the Entry Gate to the Festival Stage in a serene and graceful procession that signaled the official start of the festivities. Thousands of people, including dignitaries, members of the local community, and foreign visitors,…

12 Apr

Annapurna Devi reviews health, nutrition, and education schemes in Arunachal

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, on Friday visited Arunachal Pradesh’s Kra Daadi district, underlining the Centre’s commitment to empowering women and children in remote regions through welfare schemes and local engagement. Her visit, marked by a series of interactions and inspections, began at the New Age Learning Centre (NALC) located within Byabang Heri Government Higher Secondary School in Palin. Accompanied by state officials and community leaders, the Minister observed the learning environment and participated in a symbolic tree plantation drive—highlighting the dual focus on education and environmental sustainability. At the General Ground in Palin, the Minister…

11 Apr

Lhou Grelleng to blend tradition with sustainable tourism

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Lhou Grelleng, a peaceful and culturally vibrant heritage village nestled in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district, is poised to become a model cultural tourism destination. This development follows a detailed visit by a team of tourism and heritage experts, aiming to preserve and promote the village’s rich traditions while opening doors for sustainable tourism. The expert delegation was led by Bengia Manna Sonam, Deputy Director of Tourism, and included internationally acclaimed cultural heritage specialist Dr. Madhura Dutta, District Tourism Officer Tsering Dekey, and noted rural tourism mentor Raj Basu, who also serves as an advisor to the state’s tourism department. The…

11 Apr

In a rare ectopic pregnancy emergency at GH Bomdila, a young woman’s life was saved

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshGH Bomdila

The staff at General Hospital (GH) Bomdila saved the life of a young woman in near-fatal condition by effectively managing a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, demonstrating medical expertise and coordinated emergency action. The patient had collapsed veins, a severely low hemoglobin level of 5.2 g/dL, and was in hemorrhagic shock when they arrived at the hospital, making venous access very challenging. Severe winter weather and a lack of Operation Theatre (OT) staff contributed to the already dire circumstances of the high-stakes emergency. The OT and gynecology departments replied remarkably quickly in spite of these obstacles. With vital assistance from the hospital's…

10 Apr

APWWS opposes the unlawful confiscation of customary foods that are essential to tribal diets

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshAPWWS

The recent event involving the unlawful and capricious confiscation of traditional green vegetables and food products that have been a part of tribal diets for generations has been publicly denounced and cause for significant worry by the Arunachal Pradesh Women Welfare Society (APWWS). Officials carried out an unexpected raid at Gandhi Market, close to the BSNL Office in Itanagar, on April 8, 2025. Many indigenous foods that have long been consumed by the local tribal groups were seized during the operation. Following social media reports, APWWS members went to Gandhi Market on April 9 to speak with the impacted women…

09 Apr

New fears in the Northeast are sparked by China’s projected massive dam on the Brahmaputra

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshBrahmaputra dam

There are growing worries about the possible effects on downstream areas of India, especially Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, of China's continuous push for massive hydropower projects, especially the dam project. Concerns have been raised by Neeraj Singh Manhas, Advisor at the Parley Policy Initiative, regarding China's dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which changes its name to the Brahmaputra as it enters India. He said that China has long been preparing a massive project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River. As it enters Assam, Yarlung Tsangpo is referred to as Brahmaputra. Manhas went on to say that although China might…

08 Apr

Arunachal cabinet authorizes the implementation of a unified exam scheme for hiring engineers

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The introduction of a common examination method for direct recruitment to the state government's assistant engineer and junior engineer positions was approved by the Arunachal Pradesh cabinet on Monday. The common exam syllabus will be finalized by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) after consulting with the relevant departments. This action would speed up the hiring process, the cabinet said. A "one-time relaxation" of the maximum age limit for direct recruitment was also agreed by the cabinet, which was chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Subject to certain restrictions, this will allow applicants to apply for positions for which…

07 Apr

BJP Arunachal marks 46th anniversary of Foundation Day

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshBJP

The 46th Foundation Day was celebrated in style at the State BJP Headquarters in Itanagar by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Arunachal Pradesh chapter. Together, ministers, MLAs, previous ministers, and party employees paid tribute to the party's founders and reaffirmed their dedication to its goals. Kaling Moyong, the president of the state BJP, congratulated every party member and raised the party flag. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Khandu, Moyong emphasized the party's developmental accomplishments and emphasized the tenet of "Nation First, Party Second, Self Last." Citing the BJP's wins in the 2014 and 2019 Assembly elections, he…

05 Apr

At the Arunachal Youth Parliament 2.0, DBC lifts the best institution award

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshDBC

The DK Auditorium Hall of the Legislative Assembly hosted the closing of the Arunachal Youth Parliament (AYP) 2.0 on Friday. The two-day event was a vibrant celebration of the intellectual vitality of the state's young. Don Bosco College in Jollang was the top performance and received a citation, a trophy, a cash prize, and the coveted Best Institution title. Jote from Jarbom Gamlin Government Law College (JGGLC) placed second, but Ganko Miso from JGGLC was the most outstanding, taking home the Best Speaker and Most Promising Youth Leader awards. The Chief Guest during the departure celebration was Pema Norbu Thongchi,…

04 Apr

Arunachal introduces a new logo and policy to strengthen its travel and tourism sector

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal

Arunachal Pradesh has launched a new logo and strategy, marking the beginning of a revolutionary journey to improve its tourism business. Presided over by Pasang Dorjee Sona, the state's minister of tourism, the launch event took place at the Shangri-La Eros Hotel in New Delhi. The theme of the rebranding initiative, "Arunachal: Beyond Myths and Mountains," encapsulates the state's goal to highlight its many attractions above and beyond its widely recognized natural beauty. The new logo portrays Arunachal Pradesh as the "Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains" by featuring a stylized image of turquoise mountains capped by an orange arc that…