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03 Oct

Khandu urges daily cleanliness in Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the importance of integrating cleanliness into daily life, urging the people of Arunachal Pradesh not to limit the concept of ‘Swachchata’ (cleanliness) to a single day. His remarks came during the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission on Gandhi Jayanti. Khandu praised the active participation of citizens in the 17-day-long Swachchata Hi Seva campaign, which began on September 17, highlighting the organization of rallies and cleanliness drives throughout the state. “The last 15 days of the campaign have showcased remarkable dedication from officers, NGOs, and civil society. Moving forward, let’s embrace…

01 Oct

Itanagar Police crack temple theft case, 1 arrested

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Itanagar Capital Police arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the theft at the Yangda Yurchum Shiv Mandir and successfully recovered the stolen items. The suspect, Bem Abraham of 6 Kilo, Itanagar, was apprehended following an investigation led by ASI Tatung Tari and his team. The theft, reported by Lokam Nai on September 29, involved the stealing of a DG set battery and a water pump motor on September 18. The thief had also attempted but failed to break into the temple’s donation box. Using human intelligence, the police traced Abraham, who confessed to the crime during interrogation. The…

30 Sep

Arunachal Pradesh takes steps toward a plastic-free future

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a significant step towards a cleaner and greener Arunachal Pradesh, the Raj Bhavan Itanagar has initiated a comprehensive campaign to eliminate single-use plastics from its premises. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nationwide call to phase out single-use plastics, emphasizing the detrimental impact they have on the environment. The Raj Bhavan, a strong advocate for environmental sustainability, has directed its officials to adopt eco-friendly alternatives such as recycled paper bags, jute bags, and cloth bags. Additionally, the use of packaged drinking water bottles and PVC banners under 100 microns has been discouraged. Governor Lt. General KT…

27 Sep

Arunachal governor visits Aalo TB Centre, adopts two patients in health initiative

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a significant step towards combating tuberculosis (TB) in Arunachal Pradesh, Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) visited the District Tuberculosis (TB) Centre in Aalo, West Siang District, on September 26, 2024. This visit is part of the state's ongoing efforts to eradicate TB. During his tour, the Governor inspected the facility, which coordinates TB control activities across multiple districts, including West Siang, Lower Siang, Leparada, Shi Yomi, and Siang. As a Nikshay Mitra under the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), he adopted two TB patients, providing them with nutritional, diagnostic, and vocational support. He also presented food baskets to…

23 Sep

H.D. Kumaraswamy satisfied with progress in Arunachal

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Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, expressed satisfaction with the progress of various central and state-sponsored schemes in Arunachal Pradesh's Leparada district during a visit on Sunday. Chairing a review meeting in Basar, Kumaraswamy praised the efforts of government departments, urging officials to work in coordination for the district's comprehensive development. “Arunachal holds tremendous potential in agriculture and horticulture, and I will ensure the concerned ministries extend full support to local farmers,” he stated. The minister also visited the ICAR-KVK farm in Gori village, where ongoing research in agriculture, poultry, and animal husbandry was showcased. Local scientists…

16 Sep

Air force heroes remembered at Pasighat’s Hump Museum

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

On Sunday, September 15, officials and personnel from the US Air Force's 25th Fighter Squadron, famously known as the 'Assam Draggins,' visited the Hump Museum in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, to honour the airmen who lost their lives during World War II. The homage was led by Lt. Col. Justin "Riot" Davis and Capt. Nivruth Maramreddy, reflecting on the sacrifices of their predecessors. The visit bears deep historical significance, as the 25th Fighter Squadron conducted its first combat mission over the Hump in 1942, transporting critical supplies from Assam to China’s Yunnan province across one of the most treacherous flight paths…

14 Sep

Train collides with vehicle in Arunachal Pradesh

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A tragic accident in Arunachal Pradesh's Lower Siang district claimed the life of a 52-year-old man and left his seven-year-old grandchild injured when a train collided with their vehicle on Friday. The incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. near Pale village, Dimow, as the car attempted to cross the railway tracks. The vehicle was hit by the Murkongselek-Tezpur special train, which dragged the car for nearly a kilometer, according to GRP assistant sub-inspector Ganesh Hazarika. The victim, identified as Rigo Riba, a sub-inspector in the Indian Reserve Battalion, was traveling from Pasighat in East Siang district to his native village. Riba…

13 Sep

Kamlesh Paswan celebrates Adi community’s agricultural festival

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan announced a three-fold increase in the budget allocation for the region, aimed at accelerating its growth in line with other parts of the country. Speaking at the Solung festival in Ruksin, East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, Paswan reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to fast-tracking projects in the Northeast, following the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Significant progress is already visible in sectors such as power, education, healthcare, agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure development," Paswan stated. He urged collaborative efforts to ensure that government schemes reach those in need, saying, "We must…

12 Sep

Ratu Techi pushes for education reform in Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Sagalee Assembly constituency’s newly elected MLA, Ratu Techi, has initiated a major push for educational reforms in Arunachal Pradesh’s Papum Pare district. The former superintending engineer of the Public Works Department recently completed an extensive tour of government schools, aiming to assess the condition of education and implement significant changes. Over the course of a week, Techi, along with local leaders and administrative officials, visited schools in six circles—Silsango, Mengio, Parang, Leporiang, Sagalee, and Toru. His inspection tour aligns with the state government's preparation for rolling out the New Education Policy (NEP). One of Techi's key proposals is the consolidation…

11 Sep

Legal dispute over Durpai boundary construction raises concerns

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The Durpai Boundary Committee in Lower Siang district has called on the Arunachal Pradesh government to immediately halt the boundary construction around Durpai village, citing an ongoing legal dispute between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh pending before the Supreme Court. In a representation submitted to Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday, the committee condemned the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Assam and Arunachal on April 20, 2023, calling it "arbitrary and illegal." The MoU, which impacts 123 villages, including Durpai, allegedly landlocks the village and transfers its surrounding land to Assam. "The villagers' fundamental rights have been ignored in this…