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16 Jan

SP Bomken Basar’s leadership earns Best Preventive Policing award

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Superintendent of Police (SP) Bomken Basar of Kurung Kumey district, located near the Indo-China border, has been awarded the prestigious 'Best Preventive Policing' award by the State Election Commission of Arunachal Pradesh. The honor, conferred through the Chief Electoral Officer, recognizes SP Basar’s exceptional efforts in maintaining law and order during the 2024 electoral process. SP Basar's proactive leadership and dedication ensured seamless and peaceful elections in one of Arunachal Pradesh’s most remote and challenging districts. Known for its rugged terrain and logistical difficulties, Kurung Kumey posed significant hurdles, but SP Basar's strategic approach and coordination with polling officials ensured…

16 Jan

Arunachal Governor awarded 43 youth with the prestigious Bharat Scouts and Guides Rajya Puraskar

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Governor

At a ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik presented 43 young people with the coveted Bharat Scouts and Guides Rajya Puraskar, highlighting their contribution to creating a more powerful India. Speaking to the group of 21 Scouts and 22 Guides who were awarded the state's highest scouting honor, Governor Parnaik stated, "The Rajya Puraskar is not merely recognition, but a responsibility to serve with greater zeal." Since its modest beginnings in 1948 with just 24 boys in Pasighat, scouting in Arunachal Pradesh has grown remarkably, as the event demonstrated. According to State Officer Commander Chanyan…

15 Jan

Arunachal prepares for sports and cultural events in 2025

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is set to host the Golden Pagoda Marathon and the Bharat Lok Sangeet - Arunachal Utsav 2025, with preparations in full swing under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein. The Golden Pagoda Marathon, scheduled for February 9, aims to attract athletes and sports enthusiasts from across the globe, celebrating fitness and unity amidst the scenic beauty of Namsai. Simultaneously, the Bharat Lok Sangeet - Arunachal Utsav, running from February 9 to 11, will spotlight the state’s cultural richness. Folk music, dances, and indigenous traditions will take center stage, promoting Arunachal Pradesh's vibrant heritage.“These events provide a…

15 Jan

Chowna Mein inaugurated important infrastructure projects in Lohit district

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshChowna Mein

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein launched a number of historic infrastructure initiatives in the Lohit district to increase connectivity, encourage travel, and preserve the area's natural and cultural legacy. During his visit to the Kamlang Tiger Reserve, Mein spoke with the forest department about a plan to designate the reserve as a Ramsar Site, which is a designation made by the Ramsar Convention to recognize wetlands of global significance. The Arunachal Pradesh government's dedication to preserving the state's biodiversity and environmental legacy for future generations is demonstrated by this project. As part of this, Mein celebrated the start of the…

14 Jan

A candlelight vigil in Tawang to honor earthquake victims in Tibet

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshTawang

Thousands of lamas, students, and locals came to Tawang for a candlelight march in support of the victims of the devastating earthquake in Tibet. At least 126 people had been killed and over 100 injured in the January 7 earthquake, which also caused tremors in Nepal, Bhutan, and some areas of northern India. Namgey Tsering, the Tawang MLA who organized the march, stated that he wished to honor the victims and raise awareness of the tragedy. Together with the abbot of Galden Namgyal Lhatse monastery, Shedling Tulku Thupten Tendar Rinpche, Tsering visited the families of the deceased to offer their…

13 Jan

Deputy CM of Arunachal reviews Dibang hydropower project, 2,880 MW

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Deputy CM

Chowna Mein, the deputy chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, examined the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project on Sunday and emphasized how it could greatly improve the state's infrastructure and energy supplies in addition to spurring economic growth. According to the Deputy Chief Minister, the project would make use of the vast hydropower potential in the state. Mein stated that the state administration has effectively restarted a number of stalled electricity projects under the direction of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, transferring them to a number of Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) for comprehensive and expedited development. The project's advancement was…

11 Jan

Sarok festival greetings from Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshSarok Festival

Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik, the governor of Arunachal Pradesh, wished the state's citizens a happy Sarok event on Friday. He said he hoped the festivities would bring happiness, prosperity, and harmony to everyone. Festivals, according to Parnaik's message, promote variety, innovation, and civic pride while also making a substantial contribution to people's psychological health. A wonderful example of the Hrusso community's close relationship with nature is the Sarok festival. It pays homage to their forefathers, who embody the tribe's customs and ideals, and reflects the fundamental principles of their sociocultural legacy. According to the governor, these celebrations uphold…

10 Jan

New pangolin species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

editorArunachal Pradesh

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified a new pangolin species in Arunachal Pradesh, genetically distinct from the commonly known Chinese and Indian pangolins.Named the Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica), this species is a significant discovery, often mistaken for the Chinese pangolin but differing by 3.8% at the genomic level. Research indicates that the Indo-Burmese pangolin diverged from its Chinese counterpart (Manis pentadactyla) approximately 3.4 million years ago.

10 Jan

Governor K T Parnaik requests ITBP to encourage development in the border area

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshK T Parnaik

Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik, the governor of Arunachal Pradesh, requested on Thursday that the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) work together to enhance the state's border regions, especially through the Vibrant Border Village initiative. The governor underlined that such initiatives will serve the national interest while helping both local people and the police force during a meeting at Raj Bhawan here with Amitabh Gupta, the Inspector General of North East Frontier Headquarters for ITBP. According to an official announcement, Gupta, who just assumed leadership of the NE Frontier headquarters, paid the governor a courtesy call. The lively village initiative,…

09 Jan

The 73-foot national flag was raised at Tawang’s Gorsam Chorten

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshTawang

A 73-foot national flag, symbolizing pride and unity, was raised during a historic ceremony at Gorsam Chorten in Jemithang, which is close to the Indo-Tibet border in the Tawang region of Arunachal Pradesh. With more than 200 residents and Indian Army soldiers in attendance, the event—which took place in the serene Jemithang Valley close to the borders with Tibet and Bhutan—marked a major turning point for the area. The Indian Army, civil administration, and the Chorten monks worked together to organize the ceremony, which demonstrated a shared dedication to fostering patriotism in border areas. The occasion was presided over by…