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11 Feb

Tourist Drownings Trigger Safety Alarm at Tawang’s High-Altitude Lakes

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

After two tourists drowned in Sela Lake on January 16 and another visitor just survived drowning in Madhuri Lake, there are now serious worries about visitor safety in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang area. Discussions concerning whether visitors, tour companies, and even authorities are adequately informed of the potentially fatal hazards posed by high-altitude lakes in severe weather have been sparked by the accidents among locals and interested parties. The district government is handling the situation urgently, according to Tawang Deputy Commissioner Nagmyal Angmo. To improve safety precautions following the Madhuri Lake disaster, a coordination meeting with the Army, paramilitary forces, and…

10 Feb

Arunachal’s historic land acquisition establishes a new standard for ethical mining

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

M/s Pra Nuravi Coal Mining Pvt. Ltd. has successfully acquired 33.9635 hectares of land in Changlang district's Longtom Village for the Namchik West Block Coal Mine's external overburden dumps, marking an important milestone for the country's mining industry and community-led development. A rare example of quick, consensus-driven land purchase in the mining sector, the acquisition was completed strictly in accordance with the Ministry of Coal's standards and rules. Senior district authorities, such as R.D. Thungon, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Miao, and D. Wangchu, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Kharsang, witnessed the completion of the land acquisition procedure, highlighting the exercise's administrative control…

09 Feb

Governor Parnaik calls for timely implementation of schemes for ex-servicemen

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Lt Gen K. T. Parnaik (Retd.), the governor of Arunachal Pradesh, underlined the importance of timely welfare program implementation, timely financial aid disbursement, and efficient grievance redressal procedures for state-wide ex-servicemen. At Lok Bhavan, the Governor met with Air Commodore R. D. Mosabi (Retd.), the Director-cum-Secretary of the state's Rajya Sainik Board, to discuss welfare initiatives that the board has undertaken. They had in-depth conversations about effective coordination with the Armed Forces and government agencies, resettlement and employment assistance, and the welfare of former service members and their dependents. The governor expressed his concern for the well-being of his former…

06 Feb

Arunachal Pradesh eyes 19 GW hydropower expansion with ₹1.9-lakh crore investment: Mein

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

As part of a strategic shift towards large and mega projects, Arunachal Pradesh has set a goal to build 19 GW of hydropower capacity with an estimated expenditure of Rs 1.9 lakh crore, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein told the Assembly. Mein, who also holds the power and hydropower ministries, responded to a query from BJP member Tapi Darang during Question Hour by stating that the state has designated 2025–2035 as the "Decade of Hydropower" in order to hasten the sector's development. According to him, the northeastern state has 58,000 MW of hydropower potential, or over 40% of the nation's…

04 Feb

Budget Session of Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Gets Underway

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The fifth (Budget) Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly commenced at the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, marking the first sitting of the Special Session for the year, which will last for two days. In his address, Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik emphasized themes of inclusive development, democratic governance, and infrastructure advancements. He expressed gratitude for the central government's support, highlighting projects valued at over Rs 5,100 crore and the launch of the GST Bachat Utsav. The Governor reported a 2.6 times growth in the State’s GDP over the past decade, alongside a five-fold increase in State resources. Significant…

04 Feb

Dalai Lama’s Grammy Triumph lauded by CM Khandu as message of global peace

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, thanked the Dalai Lama, a Tibetan spiritual leader, on winning the Grammy Award, calling it a worldwide celebration of kindness, harmony, and humanity. "Heartiest congratulations to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on receiving the Grammy Award for Best Audiobook Narration for 'Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama," Khandu wrote on Facebook. According to him, the acknowledgment conveys a broader message for humanity and goes much beyond an individual accomplishment. In a post on X, the chief minister stated, "This global recognition is not just an honor for His…

03 Feb

Kalaktang River Tragedy: Man Found Dead in Arunachal

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The police have recovered the body of a middle-aged man from the Kalaktang river in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district. The unidentified body was found stuck between rocks in the river on Monday, HB Tator, officer-in-charge of the Kalaktang Police Station said on Tuesday. Preliminary findings suggest that the individual might have died by drowning. The man, estimated to be aged between 45 and 50, is suspected to be a non-local. Assistance has been sought from nearby stations to ascertain the identity of the deceased.

03 Feb

Sign Language Workshop Held to Promote Accessibility and Inclusion

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) of Arunachal Pradesh organized a three-day Sign Language Training Workshop to enhance accessibility for persons with hearing and speech impairments. In collaboration with the Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, the workshop aimed to strengthen communication skills among government officials, educators, parents, and children with these impairments. Chief Guest Kento Jini emphasized the necessity of sign language in ensuring equal opportunities and highlighted the need for trained interpreters to meet increasing demand. The workshop's key objectives included equipping individuals and parents with communication skills, offering certification opportunities, and raising…

03 Feb

CM Pema Khandu lauds Karko villagers for supporting SUMP’s PFR

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu criticized the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by 76 families from Karko village in Upper Siang district with the state government to facilitate the preparation of the Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The decision, according to Khandu, is a reflection of trust and responsibility and shows a greater awareness of the public's commitment to the future of Arunachal Pradesh and the nation. The preliminary phase of the project, which is considered to be of national importance, advanced significantly with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

03 Feb

Arunachal Mountaineer Kabak Yano Scales South America’s Highest Peak as Part of 7-Summit Mission

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Continuing her quest to conquer the highest mountains on every continent, ace mountaineer Kabak Yano of Arunachal Pradesh has successfully summited Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest peak in South America. She reached the summit on February 1 as part of her ambitious 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition. Rising to an elevation of 22,831 feet above sea level, Mount Aconcagua is also the tallest peak in the Western Hemisphere. The achievement marks another major milestone in Yano’s inspiring journey defined by endurance, courage, and determination. Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen. K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) congratulated Yano on her remarkable accomplishment. Praising her indomitable…