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03 Jul

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

11 Jun

The Vikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan supports farmers in West Kameng

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The 5-Kalaktang Constituency's week-long Vikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is over, and it had a significant effect on the area's agricultural growth. The campaign, which started on May 29th, involved farmers in Shergaon, Jigaon, and Rupa, among other villages. This grassroots effort gave farmers a chance to learn about government programs and agriculturally related scientific techniques. The campaign provided farmers with a dynamic platform for awareness and empowerment, making it more than just a straightforward outreach initiative. It featured educational seminars conducted by specialists from KVK West Kameng and scientists from ICAR-NRC on Yak. These workshops were intended to assist farmers…

07 Jun

Arunachal Pradesh’s major organic agricultural effort is launched by NECTAR

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Under the project "Promoting Scientific Organic Agriculture in the North East Region," the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), an independent organization under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has started important initiatives to support organic farming in Arunachal Pradesh. Under the PM-DevINE initiative, the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (MDoNER) is funding the project, which is spread throughout 15 clusters in the districts of East Kameng and West Kameng. The PM-DevINE Organic Scheme is focused on organic certification, farmer training, capacity building, and the creation of cluster-level demonstration farm labs…

05 Jun

In Arunachal Pradesh, heavy rains result in new landslides and flooding, over 3000 affected

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Arunachal Pradesh's flood situation remained dire on Wednesday, according to officials, as the state's 23 districts saw over 3,000 people affected by new landslides and flooding brought on by the unrelenting rain. Searches are being conducted for two missing persons, and at least 12 people have died as a result of landslides and floods brought on by monsoon rain this year, according to a report from the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). According to the report, there have been new landslides in the districts of Dibang Valley and Anjaw as well as along the Likabali-Aalo route near Magi and Siji,…