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29 Sep

East Siang Bandh on Sept 30 as Organisations Demand Review of Teacher Transfer Orders

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A joint front of student, youth and community organisations has called for a 12-hour bandh in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district on September 30 to protest the ongoing mass transfer and rationalisation of teachers. The bandh has been announced by the Bogong Banggo Yameng Kebang in collaboration with the East Siang units of the ABKYW and AdiSU, Mebo Area Yameng Kebang, All Bosing Banggo Students’ Union, Legong Banggo Students’ Union, All Bogong Students’ Union and All Mebo Constituency Students’ Union. The organisations are demanding a review of the teacher transfer and release orders and have sought maintenance of the existing…

28 Sep

‘Mann Ki Baat’ Highlights Local Community Initiatives in Arunachal Pradesh

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More than 300 people gathered at the Centre for Tai Khamti Language and Folk Culture in Chongkham, Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday to listen to the 138th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, who led the programme, said ‘Mann Ki Baat’ provides a platform to highlight the achievements and initiatives of local communities across the country. Speaking to the media, Chongkham Mandal president Chow Wijikta Namchoom said about 300 people from different areas gathered at the centre and participated in the programme. An SHG member engaged in…

26 Sep

Villagers Continue Protest Against Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh

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Villagers from Geku and nearby areas in Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district have intensified their protest against the deployment of security forces for conducting the pre-feasibility report (PFR) survey of the proposed 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The protesters continue to block entry routes to the region, preventing the movement of machinery intended for the survey sites. Amid the ongoing agitation, the Adi Bané Kébang-United (ABK-U) submitted a memorandum to the deputy commissioners of Siang and Upper Siang districts on Thursday, demanding an immediate suspension of all PFR-related activities. The memorandum conveyed resolutions adopted during a recent consultative…

26 Sep

Former Army Chief Urges Youth to Embrace Adaptability

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Former Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi (Retd) on September 25 described the Northeast as a “true gateway” to India and urged young people to combine technological knowledge with adaptability, ability and a strong grounding in Indian values. Dwivedi was speaking at ‘Namami Bharatam’, a collective singing programme organised by Vidya Bharati Northeast Region at the Srimanta Sankaradeva International Auditorium in Guwahati. The programme was held to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and brought together students, educators, alumni and members of civil society. Addressing the gathering, Dwivedi said, “The Northeast is not the place where India ends,…

25 Sep

Major Voter Deletions in Arunachal Pradesh Raise Questions After Final Electoral Roll Publication

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The publication of Arunachal Pradesh's final electoral roll has triggered fresh controversy amid the ongoing debate surrounding the Election Commission of India (ECI) and questions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. According to the final electoral roll released on Tuesday, the state's total voter count stands at 6.96 lakh, representing a reduction of 1.91 lakh electors compared to the pre-revision figures. The final list includes 343,709 male voters, 352,315 female voters, and two third-gender electors. The most significant change has been recorded in the Itanagar Assembly constituency. While the constituency had 63,995 registered voters in the 2024 electoral roll,…

25 Sep

State Government Orders Early Salary Release to Counter Upcoming Bank Strike Disruptions

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has approved the early release of September salaries, wages and pension benefits ahead of a proposed three-day bank strike later this month, officials said on September 25. The payments have been authorised for Friday, covering regular government employees as well as casual, contingency and contractual workers. Pensioners and employees due to receive retirement benefits have also been included in the government’s directive. The decision was taken following an advisory from the Union Finance Ministry, which warned of possible disruption to banking services between September 28 and 30 due to the proposed strike. The order was issued…

24 Sep

ANSU Announces 48-Hour Bandh Across Seven Nyishi-Inhabited Districts

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The All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) on Thursday announced a 48-hour bandh across seven Nyishi-inhabited districts of Arunachal Pradesh from September 28 if the state government fails to address its demands concerning education infrastructure.ANSU president Ashok Doka announced the next phase of the agitation following a 12-hour bandh observed by the students’ body in the Itanagar Capital Region on Thursday.The union has been demanding the renovation and upgradation of 56 identified schools, establishment of a dedicated school for children with special needs in Pakke Kessang, development of Toru Engineering College and improvement of Late Neelam Taram Government College.The latest bandh…

23 Sep

Pasang Dorjee Sona Meets ANSU Leaders, Assures Phased Action on Student Body’s Education Grievances

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona has urged the All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) to withdraw its proposed 12-hour bandh on September 24, assuring the organisation that the government is taking steps to address its demands related to education infrastructure in Nyishi-inhabited areas. Sona held discussions with representatives of ANSU on Tuesday over three key demands raised by the students’ organisation as part of its ongoing movement. The minister said the meeting was convened to review the issues raised by ANSU and explain the steps already taken by the government. He clarified that no resolution was adopted during the…

22 Sep

FMD Outbreak Hits 21 Villages in Arunachal’s Dibang Valley, 267 Mithuns Die

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The Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Dairy Development Department has stepped up treatment and preventive measures to contain the outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) affecting mithuns in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley district. According to District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Officer Dr Dammo Riba, the disease was first reported during the last week of July. Following reports of animal deaths, veterinary teams were immediately deployed with medicines and sample-collection kits. A team of subject experts from the Government of India also visited the affected areas to assess the situation. Laboratory tests conducted by the National Institute of Foot and Mouth Disease (NIFMD),…

21 Sep

Rare leafless orchid discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

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Scientists have discovered a rare leafless orchid species, Gastrodia keyiensis, in a remote gorge along the Keyi River in Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor district.The elusive orchid, which has neither leaves nor chlorophyll and depends on soil fungi for nutrients, was found at an altitude of around 1,000 metres, with only five flowering individuals recorded during the botanical survey.Sharing the news, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said, "The discovery of Gastrodia keyiensis, a rare leafless orchid from Keyi Panyor district, adds another fascinating chapter to the biodiversity of our State. Found in the deep shade of a remote gorge…