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06 Aug

Digital water bill payment system launched in Itanagar by Arunachal CM Pema Khandu

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced a "pilot project for online water revenue payment" in the Itanagar Capital Region in an effort to improve user comfort and expedite the delivery of public services. The project is a significant step in the state's digitization of vital services. "Paying a water bill no longer requires residents in the Itanagar Capital Region to miss half a day of work or wait in a large line. In an X post, Khandu stated, "Now, it's just a few taps on a phone, a few clicks on a screen." Residents may now pay their water…

04 Aug

The key to viksit Arunachal is the intellectual development of youth: Dy CM Mein

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Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein of Arunachal Pradesh has emphasized that creating a "Shashakt" and "Viksit Arunachal" requires equipping the youth with information, opportunities, and a clear vision. The deputy chief minister emphasized the government's steadfast dedication to raising a talented, self-assured, and intellectually active youth during his remarks at the zonal final of the second edition of the "Battle of Minds" quiz competition here on Saturday night. With 343 school teams participating enthusiastically, up from just 53 in the inaugural edition, the event, which was organized by the state Youth Affairs department, demonstrated the growing competitive spirit and intellectual…

01 Aug

Thai cooperation is sought by Arunachal to advance the orchid mission

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Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta met virtually with India's ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh, to discuss international collaboration in orchid growing and to provide new impetus to Arunachal Pradesh's ambitious Orchid Mission. In order to support both scientific and commercial orchid production in the state, the discussions centered on luring Thai private investments, locating premium planting supplies, and gaining access to technological know-how. Training farmers, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), and self-help groups (SHGs) to increase agricultural efforts received particular focus. The state is looking for Thai assistance to establish a model orchid cluster and a center of excellence under a…

31 Jul

Farmers in Arunachal Pradesh are urged to switch to commercial pig rearing

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Arunachal Pradesh farmers have been advised to switch from traditional pig-rearing techniques to contemporary, commercial ways in order to increase revenue and guarantee sustainable livelihoods. The necessity of scientific methods in pig raising was emphasized by Agriculture Minister Gabriel Denwang Wangsu when speaking at an awareness program in Kanubari, Longding district. He urged farmers to stop raising only one or two pigs as is customary and instead use biosafety precautions. In cooperation with ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Longding, the program was organized under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) of ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig, Rani, Guwahati. Modern problems call for…

31 Jul

Arunachal Pradesh tops Kiwi production, unveils organic certification milestone

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu praised the state's horticulture sector on Wednesday, revealing numerous important milestones that have propelled the province to the top of the country's kiwi, mandarin orange, and huge cardamom production rankings. He also announced the Horticulture Policy 2025-35, which details the state's long-term agricultural strategy. "From the hills of Dambuk to the orchards of Ziro, our farmers are proving what's possible when vision meets hard work," Khandu wrote on X to honor the state's achievements. Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as India's top producer of kiwi, with production reaching 7,000 metric tons, and the state is…

30 Jul

Wild elephant klls tea garden worker in Arunachal’s Tirap district, third deth in a year

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In yet another terrible example of human-wildlife conflict, a 46-year-old tea garden laborer was murdered by a wild elephant in Aghuripather, located between Namsang and Deomali in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district. This is the second occurrence in the region this month, and the third in the last year, highlighting the rising threat presented by wild elephant invasions into human communities. According to forest department authorities in the Deomali range, the tragedy happened on Monday night when a wild elephant entered the victim Dhiren Tati's home while he was sleeping. According to eyewitnesses, the elephant pulled Tati out through a window…

30 Jul

To safeguard the Tigers, Arunachal CM Khandu urges the team to work together

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the state's strong commitment to safeguarding its abundant wildlife, particularly the beautiful tiger and its natural habitat, on the occasion of International Tiger Day. The chief minister emphasized the importance of tigers in preserving ecological balance and serving as a symbol of national pride in a social media post. In addition to being apex predators, tigers are also proud symbols of our country's history and essential markers of a thriving ecology. We renew our commitment to protecting them and their habitats on #InternationalTigerDay," Khandu wrote in a post on X. He went on…

29 Jul

In honor of Arunachal’s 50 years as a state, Khandu announces transformative initiatives

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To mark the 50th anniversary of the state's independence, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced a wide range of development projects, calling the event "not just a celebration, but commitment in action." Khandu outlined a number of historic initiatives and programs in a social media post that demonstrate the state government's emphasis on youth development, healthcare, education, women's empowerment, and rural electrification. The programs are intended to have a long-lasting effect on the lives of people from all walks of life and are a component of the state's Golden Jubilee vision. The creation of 50 Golden Jubilee Model Schools,…

28 Jul

At AUS Namsai, the governor of Arunachal inaugurates a Tribal Girls’ Hostel

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The 72-room Krishna Kumari Tribal Girls’ Hostel at the Arunachal University of Studies (AUS) campus in Namsai was officially opened by Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik. On March 19, 2024, the governor had previously placed the facility's foundation stone. The governor praised the university's dedication to inclusive infrastructure and stated that the hostel would offer a safe and supportive setting, assisting in removing obstacles such as cost, distance, or safety that frequently keep young tribal girls from pursuing higher education. According to an official statement released here, he referred to the hostel as "a gateway to…

26 Jul

Arunachal’s chief minister attends the Dalai Lama’s religious event in Ladakh

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Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh attended the Karsha Monastery in Ladakh's 'Yarchos Chenmo', a summer dharma gathering, on July 25 along with thousands of devotees at Zanskar's Karsha Photang. Nearly 30,000 spiritual seekers gathered beneath the expansive Ladakhi skies to hear lectures from the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, in front of the revered audience. In a social media post, Khandu highlighted the timeless wisdom and quiet power of compassion that the revered Tibetan leader exuded, describing his meeting with the Dalai Lama in Ladakh as a profoundly humbling and spiritually uplifting experience. Khandu is in Ladakh…