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22 Jul

YMCR urges Arunachal govt to enact river protection act amid rising environmental concerns

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The Youth Mission for Clean River (YMCR) has called on the Arunachal Pradesh government to enact a specific Arunachal Pradesh River Protection Act in order to address the increasing threats to the state's rivers. Chief Minister Pema Khandu and a YMCR team headed by Chairman S D Loda met at the state secretariat here on Monday to discuss the proposal. YMCR emphasized the need for extensive legal and administrative actions, citing growing concerns over pollution, disturbance of natural flow patterns, and unlawful riverbed exploitation. Inspired by successful models used in other Indian states, the group, which works to protect and…

22 Jul

Arunachal CM calls for Siang hydro project incorporate the indigenous community

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chief Minister Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh has instructed officials to actively engage indigenous people in the design and construction of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a huge hydropower project on the Siang River that would generate 11,000 megawatts. The need of considering local input at every stage of the project was highlighted by Khandu during a high-level review meeting in Itanagar. Chief secretary Manish Kumar Gupta, deputy chief minister Chowna Mein, and senior representatives from the department of hydro power development joined him. The command was issued at a time when the project was beginning to garner some…

21 Jul

Arunachal Minister Dasanglu Pul vows justice for Roing abuse victims, condemns mob lynching

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Arunachal Pradesh's minister of women and child development, Dasanglu Pul, has voiced serious concerns about the recent child abuse case that was publicized in Roing, in the Lower Dibang Valley district of the state, and reiterated the commitment of the state government to enforcing the law and safeguarding children. Pul promised the victims and their families full government support during a meeting with important child welfare stakeholders at Roing on Saturday, according to an official statement. Stakeholders include members of the district's Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), and the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU). "My…

21 Jul

The first AV fistula surgery is performed successfully at Arunachal Hospital

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The Bakin Pertin General Hospital (BPGH) in Pasighat, East Siang district, has successfully performed its first-ever AV fistula surgery for a patient with chronic kidney failure, marking a significant advancement in healthcare access in eastern Arunachal Pradesh. This achievement relieves patients of the inconvenience of having to travel great distances for such surgeries to cities like Dibrugarh, Guwahati, or Naharlagun. Renowned surgeon and urologist Dr. Kapang Yirang carried out the procedure. "We are now ready to perform the procedure right here in Pasighat," said Dr. Darang. Yachit Samiyor is a patient from Manigong in the rural Shi-Yomi district, which borders…

18 Jul

Arunachal pushes wildlife awareness: Kimin hosts session on hunting impact and Mithun rearing

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An awareness session on "Sensitization Against the Hunting of Wild Animals" and the semi-intensive mithun rearing technique was held in Kimin, in the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh, as part of a major push for wildlife conservation and sustainable livestock practices. With the help of the Jomlo Mongku Mithun Farmers Federation (JMMF) from Siang district and technical assistance from the ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun in Nagaland, the Kimin Mithun Farmers Club organized the event with the goal of addressing the ecological effects of careless hunting and promoting contemporary, sustainable mithun farming methods. Locals, community leaders, and mithun farmers…

17 Jul

Infant mortality in Arunachal has sharply decreased, rise in institutional deliveries

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Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated that Arunachal Pradesh has seen impressive progress in a number of important healthcare metrics in recent years, underscoring the state's increasing emphasis on maternal and child health. On the social media platform X, Khandu posted data showing that the state's infant mortality rate (IMR) has dropped from 22.9 per 1,000 live births in 2016 to 12.9 in 2021, marking a significant public health milestone. In a similar vein, the neonatal mortality rate decreased from 11.8 in 2016 to 7.7 in 2021, indicating better newborn care. This increase is a result of improved access to hospitals…

16 Jul

Governor KT Parnaik unveils ‘Mystic Arunachal,’ celebrating indigenous stories and traditions

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At the chief minister's conference hall here on Tuesday, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik celebrated the power of storytelling as a link between tradition and modernity while introducing the book "Mystic Arunachal – Tales from India's Hidden Frontier." Parnaik commended the book's author, Major Rahul Jha, who is currently the Governor's Aide-de-Camp (ADC), calling it "a tribute to the timeless traditions, the silent resilience, and the natural grandeur of Arunachal." He commended Major Jha for going above and above the call of duty to fully immerse himself in the state's heart and soul, encapsulating it in literature…

16 Jul

To boost sustainable tourism and visitor experience, Tawang DC convenes stakeholders’ meet

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Deputy Commissioner of Tawang Namgyal Angmo, IAS, hosted a thorough preliminary discussion with important tourism industry stakeholders at her office chamber as part of a strategic strategy to encourage responsible tourism and improve tourist satisfaction. In one of the most popular tourist spots in Arunachal Pradesh, the summit represented a major step toward striking a balance between tourism development, sustainability, and environmental conservation. The debate was attended by members of the Hoteliers Association of Tawang, representatives of the Tawang Monastery, Rho, Jangda, Mogto, Gomkyaleng, and Mirba village leaders, and officials from the Department of Tourism. Implementing a controlled ticketing system…

15 Jul

66 border villages in Arunachal Pradesh selected under vibrant villages programme

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced Monday that 66 communities along the Indo-Myanmar border had been chosen for development through the Center's Vibrant Communities Programme (VVP). These settlements, which are located in the districts of Tirap, Changlang, and Longding, are a part of the government's effort to improve livelihoods and infrastructure in isolated border regions. Khandu explained the program on social media as an attempt at "last-mile development," emphasizing the improvement of road connectivity, telecom services, electricity supply, livelihood opportunities, and skill development. The chief minister claims that 11 of the villages that were identified are in Tirap, 13…

15 Jul

Namsing village’s fully furnished open gym was opened by the Indian Army

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

As part of Operation Sadbhavna (Goodwill), the Indian Army opened a fully furnished open gym in Namsing hamlet, which is located in the Mebo Subdivision of the East Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh. In addition to village Gaon Burahs, elders, students, and local residents, retired IAF Group Captain Mohonto Pangging Pao, a Namsing native, attended the inaugural ceremony. The ceremony, which represented the Indian Army's dedication to promoting development in isolated regions, was also attended by senior Army officials. The project was officially turned over to the village administration after being built under the auspices of Operation Sadbhavna. The operation,…