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05 Jul

Fresh veggies are provided to Indo-Tibetan Border Police officers by farmers in Arunachal Pradesh

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The 59th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), based in Nafra in the Bichom district of Arunachal Pradesh, received the first shipment of fresh veggies in a historic initiative to support local agriculture and the well-being of security forces. Bichom district deputy commissioner Bopai Puroik formally flagged off the shipment on Thursday, according to officials. Under the auspices of "Mission Arun Himveer," the program is the first step in a long-term partnership that will connect the state's farmers with the nation's border security troops. The ITBP and the Arunachal Pradesh Agricultural Marketing Board (APAMB) recently signed a memorandum of…

04 Jul

Surprise Inspection in Khonsa Market Uncovers 13 Violations of Legal Metrology Act

Durgasree MitraArunachal Pradesh

The legal metrology and consumer affairs department (Eastern Zone) carried out a surprise examination in Khonsa market in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday in an effort tosafeguard consumer rights and ensure compliance with trade regulations. Deputy Controller C S Singpho, who oversees the Lohit district, conducted the inspection, and participants included town magistrate Noklem Wangjen, who is Khonsa's extra assistant commissioner.Seven trade units were discovered to have violated Section 24 of the Legal Metrology Act of 2009 by utilizing unreliable weights, measures, and weighing devices in business dealings during the operation. Six additional trading units were also…

04 Jul

The Golden Jubilee of the Arunachal Assembly is launched by Arunachal Governor K T Parnaik

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik celebrated the state Legislative Assembly's golden jubilee on Thursday, marking a historic milestone and praising it as a "sacred temple of democracy, a beacon of hope, a forum for unity, and a symbol of inclusive progress." The governor officially began the 45-day celebrations, which honor 50 years of legislative excellence and democratic resilience in the state, by unveiling the Golden Jubilee Commemoration Plaque at the Assembly facility here. Parnaik, who reflected on the Assembly's journey since its founding in 1975, said the occasion was a testimony to the state's democratic progress,…

03 Jul

India’s carbon sequestration is greatly aided by the 79% forest cover in Arunachal: CM Khandu

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

According to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the state accounts for 14.38% of India's total carbon sequestration, with 79% of its land covered by forests. In a post on X, the chief minister claimed that Arunachal Pradesh had the nation's largest carbon reserve, at 1,021 million tons. In a previous speech, the chief minister emphasized the importance of woods in reducing climate change since they regulate ecosystems and serve as natural air cleaners. For a healthy environment and sustainable growth for coming generations, CM Khandu asked everyone to keep up their efforts. The Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department reported that…

01 Jul

China Urges Peaceful Talks On Long-Standing Border Dispute With India

Purbalee DuttaArunachal Pradesh, Defence, Latest, North East, Political

China acknowledged on Monday that the border dispute with India is complex and will take time to resolve, but expressed willingness to continue talks on delimitation and maintain peace. During a meeting in Qingdao on June 26, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposed to Chinese counterpart Dong Jun a structured roadmap to de-escalate tensions and revive border demarcation mechanisms. China’s Foreign Ministry said both sides have diplomatic and military channels and urged continued dialogue. Singh stressed the need to rebuild trust post-2020 standoff and mentioned the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terror networks.

30 Jun

Celebrations Held For National Statistics Day With Events

Purbalee DuttaArunachal Pradesh

The Economics and Statistics Department observed National Statistics Day on Sunday to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the founder of Indian statistics. At the state banquet hall, RGU Vice Chancellor (i/c) SK Nayak commended field officers for raising statistics awareness. Director Bebing stressed Mahalanobis' contributions and the need of reliable data in policy and development, as well as the release of the National Sample Survey Report on Village-level Development Indicator 2022. The ceremony took place in Daporijo, Upper Subansiri, in the panchayat hall, where Assistant Director Taniam Dagiam and EAC Taya Yullu emphasized the importance of…

24 Jun

Arunachal Governor applauds Army’s work on border security

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Governor Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik of Arunachal Pradesh praised the Indian Army for its discipline and persistent commitment to protecting the state's borders and preserving peace in delicate areas. Parnaik praised the Army's crucial role in maintaining territorial integrity and expressed confidence in its readiness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during a meeting with Major General Vivek Bakshi, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56 Infantry Division, at Raj Bhavan here. A number of important topics were covered in the discussion, such as disaster preparedness, enhancing civil-military cooperation, the security situation and strategic environment along…

23 Jun

Arunachal CM reiterates his dedication to closing the state’s digital gap

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

With Chief Minister Pema Khandu reiterating the state government's commitment to making sure that no community is left behind in the digital age, Arunachal Pradesh is making impressive progress in terms of digital connectivity. The Chief Minister said in a social media post that the frontier state is "rising on the digital highway," where technology is empowering communities and opening up new opportunities in addition to connecting far-flung areas. Khandu emphasized the advancement, stating that more than 3,500 villages in the state now have 4G mobile connectivity, greatly reducing the digital divide that formerly divided rural communities from the rest…

21 Jun

The Arunachal Pradesh Department of Public Libraries celebrated National Reading Day

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

With a number of activities geared at encouraging students to read and honoring regional literary voices, the Arunachal Pradesh department of Public Libraries commemorated National Reading Day on Friday at the state central library here. To commemorate the event, students from different schools in the Itanagar Capital Region participated in an essay writing contest. "The Decline of Reading Habits: Analyze the Factors Contributing to Declining Rates and Focus on the Need to Promote Literacy and Reading for Pleasure" was the contest's theme. Mamang Dai, a Padma Shri recipient and well-known poet and novelist, highlighted the timeless importance of reading books…

14 Jun

Visits to Assam Army formations by Arunachal Guv strengthen civil-military cooperation

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd.), the governor of Arunachal Pradesh, concluded his two-day tour of key Indian Army installations along the Assam border. The Governor held in-depth talks with senior commanders from the Red Horns Division and Blazing Sword Division, as well as Lt. Gen. Gambhir Singh, the General Officer Commanding of Gajraj Corps. Important topics like nation-building, border area infrastructure development, and the welfare of former service members were the focus of the discussions. Another major goal was using cutting-edge technologies to improve operational preparedness and training effectiveness. Governor Parnaik honored the deceased troops at the Gajraj War…