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07 Mar

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

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh Governor

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…

04 Mar

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

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshYagamso River

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…

03 Mar

Arunachal Pradesh completes the dairy sector’s first AI

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradeshdairy sector

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…

01 Mar

CM Manik Saha proposes special campaign for AIDS/HIV detection

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

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…

01 Mar

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

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

'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…

01 Mar

Arunachal Pradesh hosts first-ever GI Mahotsav in New Delhi

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

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…

27 Feb

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

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Deputy CM

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…

26 Feb

On the eve of the Nyokum Festival, the governor of Arunachal Pradesh sends greetings

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshNyokum Festival

On the eve of the Nyokum celebration, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik sent his warmest regards to the state's citizens on Tuesday. "I hope the festival will bring joy, harmony, and renewed strength to the bonds that unite people as one vibrant community," the governor said in his best wishes. Parnaik emphasized that the Nyishi community's cherished customs and ideals are exquisitely reflected in Nyokum, one of the state's most extensively observed celebrations. He underlined that Arunachal Pradesh's moral legacy, social values, and cultural diversity may be highlighted through the colorful Nyokum…

25 Feb

PM-KISAN’s 19th installment will give Rs 22.64 crore to Arunachal farmers

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshPM-KISAN

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated during an event in Bhagalpur, Bihar, that farmers in Arunachal Pradesh would get Rs 22.64 crore as part of the 19th payment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN). The announcement was a component of a broader national campaign, with counterpart events being held at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) all over the nation. These featured displays that showcased sustainable agriculture methods, such as those that focused on Natural Farming, Organic Farming, and GI-tagged products. Alongside senior department officials, State Agriculture Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu participated electronically in the event. He praised the program's effect on…

24 Feb

BSNL: Arunachal Pradesh will have mobile network connectivity by June

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Every village in Arunachal Pradesh will have access to a mobile network once Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited's (BSNL) 4G saturation project is finished by June 30, 2024. BSNL Arunachal Pradesh Business Area General Manager Saket Kr Verma provided the update at a recent Telecom Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting. He also discussed the state government's telecom plans, the difficulties in putting these projects into action, and the status of 4G rollout, notably in Border Outpost (BOP) locations. Member of Parliament Tapir Gao, who chaired the conference, emphasized the strategic value of telecommunication in border regions, describing it as essential for national…