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Arunachal Pradesh emphasizes the economic condition and welfare for farming community

Arunachal Pradesh emphasizes the economic condition and welfare for farming community

Biyuram Wahge, the minister of water resource development for Arunachal Pradesh, emphasized the importance of enhancing the welfare and economic standing of the farming community in the state, where around 70% of the population makes their living from agriculture. NCP member Toko Tatung brought up a short-hour discussion in the assembly, and Wahge responded by saying that millions of crores would be needed to provide irrigation infrastructure throughout all possible agricultural areas. "Assigning a minimum fund per assembly constituency would ensure the rational development of irrigation infrastructure given the state's financial constraints," he stated. Wahge also emphasized how existing irrigation…
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Arunachal’s Sela Tunnel celebrates two years of greatness

Arunachal’s Sela Tunnel celebrates two years of greatness

Two years have passed since Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the stunning Sela Tunnel, India's tallest bi-lane tunnel at 13,000 feet, on March 9, 2023. During a recent visit to the tunnel, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju praised the entire crew for their outstanding accomplishment. According to a defense communiqué released on Saturday, the tunnel has allowed tourists, residents, and army convoys to traverse freely for the past year, greatly cutting down on travel time, distance, and expenses to Tawang and advanced locations. The tunnel has improved the socioeconomic climate of the area in addition to improving connectivity, as seen…
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The Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh enacted two significant bills

The Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh enacted two significant bills

On the second day of its fourth session, the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA) enacted two significant laws. Ministers of Land Management Balo Raja and Water Resources Biyuram Waghe introduced the Arunachal Pradesh Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Arunachal Pradesh Flood Plain Zoning Bill, 2025. In addition, in compliance with Article 252(1) of the Constitution, the house approved the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024. During the discussion, Speaker Tesam Pongte proposed adding measures to the Flood Plain Zoning Bill to address the negatively impacted land erosion caused by tiny streams.…
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The governor of Arunachal Pradesh highlights the vital role that MLAs play

The governor of Arunachal Pradesh highlights the vital role that MLAs play

Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik, the governor of Arunachal Pradesh, underlined the vital role MLAs play in connecting the government's vision with the reality on the ground. Speaking on the first day of the state assembly's budget session, Parnaik said that parliamentarians play a crucial role in ensuring that government programs are implemented successfully. By making investments in important areas including infrastructure, tourism, health, education, and youth empowerment, the governor emphasized the value of holistic development. Parnaik declared that plans and policies to create a "Viksit Arunachal" would be included in the state government's next budget. The governor added…
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A portion of the Yagamso River was cleaned up by Miss AAPSU 2025 contestants

A portion of the Yagamso River was cleaned up by Miss AAPSU 2025 contestants

On Monday, contestants in the Miss AAPSU 2025 pageant cleared almost 1,700 kg of trash from a section of the Yagamso River within IG Park. With assistance from Itanagar Smart City, the Youth Mission for Clean River (YMCR) and the Miss All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) organizing team collaborated to plan the World Wildlife Day celebration. Khoda Yallam, the general secretary of the AAPSU Women Cell and the head of the Miss AAPSU organizing committee, spoke to the media at the cleanup site and emphasized the importance of experiential learning for the 28 competitors, who represent various tribes from…
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Arunachal Pradesh completes the dairy sector’s first AI

Arunachal Pradesh completes the dairy sector’s first AI

Arunachal Pradesh has successfully performed its first artificial insemination (AI) using imported sex-sorted Holstein Friesian semen, marking a significant milestone for the state's animal husbandry industry. According to officials, Friday's historic accomplishment was a major step forward in strengthening the state's dairy development initiatives. According to them, the AI was carried out as a component of a larger project under the direction of S P Singh Baghel, the union's minister of animal husbandry and dairy. The first cow was inseminated using the imported semen at the Central Cattle Breeding Farm in Nirjuli, which is close to here, as part of…
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CM Manik Saha proposes special campaign for AIDS/HIV detection

CM Manik Saha proposes special campaign for AIDS/HIV detection

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on February 28 emphasized the need for a dedicated call centre under the Tripura AIDS Control Society to ensure regular monitoring of AIDS patients. He urged all sections of society to participate actively in AIDS prevention efforts. Speaking at the 18th general meeting of the Tripura AIDS Control Society at the Secretariat, Dr. Saha, who is also the state's Health Minister, highlighted the critical role of public representatives in spreading awareness. He also called for greater involvement of social organizations in AIDS prevention efforts. The Chief Minister suggested that the Health Department launch…
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In 2025, Dera Natung College in Itanagar celebrates National Science Day

In 2025, Dera Natung College in Itanagar celebrates National Science Day

'Science for Sustainable Development: Promoting Green Technologies' was the theme of the National Science Day-2025 celebration by the Science Club of Dera Natung Government College in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Participating in the event were all of the faculty members and students from the Departments of Science club, which includes the Departments of Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Zoology. Dr. Karsing Megu, an assistant professor in the zoology department, organized the event. Dr. M.Q. Khan, the principal of Dera Natung Government College in Itanagar, spoke as the event's main guest and covered the many ways that science has influenced everything…
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Arunachal Pradesh hosts first-ever GI Mahotsav in New Delhi

Arunachal Pradesh hosts first-ever GI Mahotsav in New Delhi

Arunachal Pradesh showcased its rich cultural and artisanal heritage at its first-ever Geographical Indication (GI) Mahotsav in New Delhi. The three-day event, inaugurated by Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan, was held at Select City Walk, Saket, and saw participation from key dignitaries, including Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, and MPs Tapir Gao and Phangnon Konyak. Chief Minister Pema Khandu, while addressing the gathering, declared that the GI Mahotsav will be an annual calendar event, underscoring the state’s commitment to preserving and promoting its indigenous crafts. Arunachal Pradesh currently holds the highest number of GI tags…
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Arunachal’s deputy CM attends Yangte’s silver jubilee Nyokum Yullo celebration

Arunachal’s deputy CM attends Yangte’s silver jubilee Nyokum Yullo celebration

At the great Nyokum Yullo Silver Jubilee celebration in Yangte, Kra Daadi District, which commemorated 25 years of the Central Nyokum Yullo Celebration in the area, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein was there. The occasion was a colorful exhibition of the long-standing customs of the Nyishi community, signifying solidarity, pride in one's culture, and ancestry. DCM Mein expressed his sincere congratulations to the Yangte people and underlined the significance of conserving Arunachal's native customs and culture. Mein promised ongoing support for cultural development in the state and reaffirmed the government's dedication to maintaining native languages, tribal customs, and traditions. He…
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