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04 Apr

Arunachal to strengthen child rights with APSCPCR’s new proposals

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a significant push for stronger child welfare mechanisms in Arunachal Pradesh, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) on Thursday submitted a series of detailed recommendations to Chief Minister Pema Khandu during a high-level meeting in Itanagar. The commission, led by Chairperson Ratan Anya, presented its concerns and policy suggestions aimed at improving the overall well-being of children across the state. The proposals focused on key areas including education, healthcare, protection from abuse, and substance addiction, reflecting a comprehensive approach to child rights. One of the major issues highlighted was the enforcement of Section 12 of the…

03 Apr

Arunachal ITIs to set example in sustainability with plantation drive

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Roing and Balinong are undergoing a green transformation under the leadership of Arunachal Pradesh’s new Director of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Sibo Passing. As part of an ambitious sustainability initiative, the ITIs are integrating eco-friendly practices such as afforestation and renewable energy adoption to set an example for educational institutions across the state. During his visit to the campuses on Tuesday, Passing led a plantation drive aimed at enhancing the green cover of the institutions. At ITI Roing, 100 Burmese grape saplings were planted, while 50 Jujube saplings were introduced at ITI Balinong. The effort…

03 Apr

Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet makes a number of significant decisions pertaining to public welfare

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh Cabinet

The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a 50 percent SGST reimbursement for the 1200 MW Kalai II Hydro Electric Project, improved pensions under the Chief Minister's Social Security Scheme (CMSSS), and broadened the scope of the Chief Minister's Bal Seva Scheme (CMBSS) in order to promote public welfare. According to a release from the CMO, the cabinet led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu also deliberated on important administrative reforms, such as reorganizing the framework for implementing rural development programs and examining the Assam-Arunachal boundary dispute. The Indian government has expanded the CMBSS to cover all orphaned children registered under the Baal…

02 Apr

Madhavpur Fair 2025: Gujarat prepares for a major cultural celebration

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshMadhavpur Fair

The Madhavpur Fair 2025, a five-day cultural extravaganza, will take place in Madhavpur Ghed, Porbandar district, from April 6 to April 10. The fair, organized jointly by Gujarat's Sports, Youth, and Cultural Activities Department, will take place on the auspicious festival of Ram Navami and will feature participants from eight North-eastern states, representing a celebration of India's cultural unity. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate the fair on April 6 at 6 p.m. Other officials likely to attend are state Tourism Minister Mulubhai Bera and Minister of Sports, Youth, and Cultural Activities Harsh Sanghavi.

01 Apr

Arunachal CM leads river ranching venture at Shergaon

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshPema Khandu

At Choskhorong-Kho, Shergaon, Chief Minister Pema Khandu took part in a major river ranching project with Home Minister Mama Natung, State BJP President Kaling Moyong, and numerous other dignitaries. In order to support sustainability and biodiversity conservation, 7,000 specimens of the native Schizothorax species were released into the river as part of the program. The National Fisheries Development Board in Hyderabad supported the event, which was organized by the Department of Fisheries in the West Kameng district of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. In order to promote in-situ conservation efforts and deter unethical fishing methods, river ranching—a crucial stock improvement…

31 Mar

In Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein opens Jivaka Hospital

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshJivaka Hospital

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and Namsai MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom officially opened Jivaka Hospital in the state's Namsai district. The hospital, named for the famous ancient Indian physician Jivaka Komarabhaccha, strives to offer specialized medical services, such as general surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, infertility treatments, and diagnostics. Jivaka Hospital, which has state-of-the-art facilities and a committed medical staff, aims to provide Namsai residents and those in the surrounding areas with high-quality, reasonably priced healthcare. Speaking at the event, Mein congratulated Dr. Sufajing Namchoom and the team on their efforts to improve healthcare in the area and offered his…

29 Mar

AI-enabled surveillance cameras in Arunachal will improve public safety

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal

According to Home Minister Mama Natung, the Arunachal Pradesh government has made plans to gradually install AI-enabled cameras throughout all towns and cities as a major step to improve public safety. The goal of this project is to strengthen security and law enforcement across the state. In order to monitor and regulate the flow of undesired individuals and illegal objects, the government has already started installing AI-based CCTV cameras in 22 checkgates along the Assam and Nagaland interstate borders. In addition to improving surveillance, the state budget also includes funding for the construction of a state-of-the-art forensic center at the…

28 Mar

Travelers from all across India are pouring into Arunachal Pradesh’s Sela Tunnel region

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshSela Tunnel

A recent snowfall has transformed the Sela Tunnel region of Arunachal Pradesh into a stunning winter wonderland, drawing tourists from all across India. Renowned for its snow-covered terrain and below-freezing temperatures, the region provides much-needed respite from the heat in other parts of the nation. The Sela Tunnel, which consists of two distinct tunnels and is located at an elevation of 13,000 feet, is a popular destination for tourists wishing to take in Arunachal Pradesh's enchanted winter splendor. Now snow-covered, the tunnel's North and South portals are popular destinations for travelers seeking adventure and expansive mountain views. The area's charm…

28 Mar

Tawang district organic farming is encouraged by Krishi Vigyan Kendra

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshTawang

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, in partnership with ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms (NBAIM), organized a capacity building and input distribution program as part of a significant effort to support organic farming and sustainable agriculture. Aiming to introduce new agriculture technologies and lessen reliance on chemical fertilizers, the event was attended by 150 farmers, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), and officials from related departments. In his speech, District Agriculture Officer (DAO) Toli Bam emphasized the importance of new technology and appropriate crop varieties to increase regional productivity. In order to meet the demands of the Army and…

27 Mar

The Dalai Lama’s visit to India is celebrated with Arunachal’s first laser spectacular

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshGorsam Stupa

The historic Gorsam Stupa in Zemithang, Tawang, hosted the first-ever laser performance in Arunachal Pradesh. The 12th-century stupa, which has great historical value as the original location, hosted the show's premiere. After escaping Tibet in 1959, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama remained in India. When the Dalai Lama traveled to India to seek safety after the Chinese annexation of Tibet, the Gorsam Stupa, which is close to Bhutan, became a poignant landmark for him. On March 30, 1959, he moved to the Tawang Monastery, 70 km southeast, after spending the first night of his stay in India at the…