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25 Nov

Top NFR railway officer drowns in Parshuram Kund

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshParshuram Kund

A senior railway officer from the North East Frontier Railway (NFR), Subhendu Kumar Choudhury, drowned in the Lohit River at Parshuram Kund on Sunday, November 24, while taking a holy plunge in the Lohit region of Arunachal Pradesh. The incidence was confirmed by Superintendent of Police Lohit. He stated, "Subhendu Kumar Choudhury, aged around 55 years, the Principal Chief Safety Officer of NF Railway, had gone to participate in a holy ritual at Parshuram Kund, where the river swept him away around 12:45 PM." The district police quickly launched rescue efforts, using every resource at their disposal. To help with…

25 Nov

The villagers of the Puroik-dominated village are still without electricity supply today

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In the Kakoi circle in the Papum Pare district, the primarily Puroik-inhabited villages of Jabam Kabuang, Boginadi, Lali, and Bor-Hill are still without power. According to Waru Nakong Yumta, a young person from the village and the art and culture secretary of the All Puroik Students' Union, the solar panels that were sent to the villages in 2019 are no longer operational. Waru told this daily that about 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, an elephant demolished a traditional bamboo home. "We could have avoided this situation if there had been electricity," Waru clarified. If the wild elephants had noticed lights in…

23 Nov

Arunachal hosts BRUTE 4.0 Marathon to highlight tourism potential in state

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshBRUTE 4.0

At the Gori Field in Basar, Arunachal Pradesh's Sports and Rural Development Minister and Basar MLA Jini formally kicked off the Basar Running Ultra-Trail Experience 2024 (BRUTE 4.0) today. The marathon's objectives are to raise awareness of Arunachal Pradesh's tourism potential and fight drug misuse. The competition, which has four divisions ranging from 5 km to 60 km, attracted more than 200 runners from within the state in addition to nine international competitors. This year marks the fourth iteration of the BRUTE event, which began in November 2021. In addition to runners, it has drawn interest from historians, cultural activists,…

23 Nov

Awareness program about legal provisions for women

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On Friday, the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women and the non-profit organization Friends for Life organized a legal awareness program in Kamle district that included discussions on a wide range of legal issues, such as women's rights, domestic violence laws, child custody, inheritance, and workplace harassment. In his speech, Deputy Commissioner I/C Mobia Tai emphasized the critical role that women play in forming society. He pledged the full support of the district administration and thanked the APSCW and the non-profit Friends for Life for arranging the program in the district. Dr. Nabam Yeni, a clinical psychologist, gave a speech…

22 Nov

Himalayan University organizes literary festival

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"Rhythm and Rhyme: A Festival for Literature and Light" was the theme of a three-day literary festival hosted by the English department at Himalayan University. Essay writing, poetry recital, short story writing, and a painting-sketching competition were among the literary contests held at the festival. A thought-provoking class on creative writing techniques was presented by poet Subi Taba. The significance of artistic writing in assisting aspiring authors in honing their skill was underlined throughout the conversation. She answered questions from students who wanted to write and gave advice on how to develop their writing abilities during an engaging session with…

21 Nov

Child Rights Day celebrated in KV

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The District Women and Child Development Department and the Papum Pare District Administration jointly observed Child Rights Day at Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 on Wednesday. ICR DC Talo Potom gave inspirational remarks, emphasizing the ways in which hard work, self-discipline and perseverance can lead to achievements. He encouraged the students to utilize the facilities offered by the federal and state governments through their respective departments. Jaya Taba, Deputy Director, Upia ICDS, said the “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” programme was launched centrally to save, educate and empower girls, empowering them to build a balanced society. She highlighted the provisions for the…

20 Nov

MLA Kaso urges youth to reject alcohol and drugs at church jubilee

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

On November 19, Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso highlighted the significance of preserving traditional values while embracing religious practices during his speech at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Ganga Baptist Church. Reflecting on the impact of Christianity on the Nyishi community, Kaso acknowledged the church's transformative role in addressing social issues such as alcoholism and conflicts. Speaking to India Today NE, Kaso praised the church's contribution to fostering peace and unity, emphasizing how Christianity had helped reduce societal problems and promote coexistence among tribes. "Our ancestors, especially from the Nyishi tribe, once engaged in conflicts and substance abuse. Today, we embrace…

20 Nov

Arunachal Rang Mahotsav 2024 showcases the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Rang Mahotsav 2024

The Arunachal Rang Mahotsav, the largest theatrical festival in Northeast India, is scheduled to take place in Arunachal Pradesh and is expected to be a significant occasion on the state's cultural calendar. On November 20, Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that the festival would formally begin on November 22 at the DK Convention Centre in Itanagar with a stunning theatrical production of Gyepo Kalawangpho. The first-ever vibrant event to highlight Arunachal Pradesh's rich and varied cultural legacy will be the Arunachal Rang Mahotsav 2024. A lively blend of traditional and modern performances will be shown, which will take place…

19 Nov

Indian Army commemorates Kepang La Day

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To honor the heroes who gave their lives in the 1962 Indo-China War, the Indian Army's Spear Corps celebrated Kepang La Day here in the Upper Siang area on Sunday. The day was also commemorated to honor the tenacious tale of the villagers who kept their ground and aided the Indian Army throughout the conflict. In a sincere homage to martyrs, a service was performed at the venerated Kepang La Chorten, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony and Guard of Honor. The ancient Gelling Monastery, which represents the holy connection between the troops and the locals, also hosted prayers. The villagers,…

18 Nov

Seijosa police have arrested the accused in the case of firearms and drug smuggling

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshSeijosa police

In a major development, Md Nurjamal Haque, also known as Rahul, a prominent drug distributor and the main suspect in a well-known guns case, was detained by Seijosa police, led by SP Pakke Kessang, Sri Tasi Darang. A police force under the command of SDPO Sri Sashi Dore, SI Sang Thinley, OC PS Sja, H/C Duyu Talley, HC (IRBN) Arman Tachang, and Constables Adam Namkang and Kalu Gyadi carried out a well-planned raid early on November 16, 2024. A rental home called "Kainat" in the Air Force Colony, Solonibari, in the Sonitpur district of Assam, was the target of the…