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14 Jan

Veterans’ Day Observed in Tawang to Honour Armed Forces Personnel

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Armed Forces Veterans’ Day was commemorated in Tawang with a solemn event organized by the Tawang Brigade at the Tawang War Memorial. The ceremony honored the sacrifices of India's veterans, attended by local ex-servicemen and veer Naris, emphasizing the strong bond between the Indian Army and its veterans. The day began with a wreath-laying ceremony led by Brigadier Bhupal Singh and Tawang's seniormost veteran, Koncho Dorjee Lama, paying tribute to martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation. An interactive session allowed veterans to share inspiring experiences from their military careers. A NAMAN Registration Counter was set up to…

14 Jan

Makar Sankranti Celebrated in Arunachal as Devotees Throng Aakashi Ganga

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The sacred festival of Makar Sankranti was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm at Aakashi Ganga in Likabali in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Siang district on Wednesday. A large number of devotees, including pilgrims from neighbouring Assam, assembled at the holy site to take part in the festival. Coordinated efforts of the Malini Vikash Parishad and the district administration, Lower Siang, ensured smooth arrangements and a peaceful atmosphere for all devotees at the festival. Notably, additional police personnel were deployed at the site to maintain law and order and regulate traffic movement, ensuring proper crowd control and uninterrupted traffic flow throughout…

14 Jan

Following a national innovation victory, Arunachal schoolchildren were selected as special guests for Republic Day

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

For the 77th Republic Day festivities in New Delhi, two Class XII science students from Government Higher Secondary School, Chongkham, in Arunachal's Namsai district, have been chosen as Special Guests. This is a unique national distinction for a government school from Arunachal Pradesh. The invitation was given to Nang Sujata Jenow and Kusum Kumari Mishra after their plastic waste management initiative made the national short list for the School Innovation Marathon, a competitive program of the Atal Innovation Mission administered by NITI Aayog. An online project evaluation method that evaluated creativity, viability, and scientific reasoning was used to evaluate their…

13 Jan

Arunachal Minister Elected Unopposed as State Taekwondo Association Chief

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Minister for Education and Tourism, P.D Sona, was on Monday elected unopposed as the president of the Arunachal Taekwondo Association (ATA) during its 43rd Annual General Body Meeting-cum-Election of the executive committee for the term 2026–2030.The election was conducted in the presence of the Returning Officer, Assistant Returning Officer, legal experts, and observers from the Sports Association of Arunachal Pradesh, along with representatives of other affiliated state organisations. Director of Sports Tadar Aapa and Director of Arunachal State Sports (ASS) Guia Karbak, along with other senior officials were present during the election and appointment ceremony.After completion of the…

13 Jan

Arunachal Governor K T Parnaik lauds Sikkim’s remarkable cleanliness drive

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh, Sikkim

Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik, the governor of Arunachal Pradesh, praised Sikkim's accomplishment of becoming the cleanest state in the nation and urged increased collaboration between the two states in areas like people-to-people interaction, sustainable tourism, and environmental conservation. The governor praised the Sikkim government's ongoing emphasis on cleanliness, environmental preservation, and civic duty during a courtesy call by Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at Lok Bhavan in Gangtok. According to an official statement, Parnaik is in the Himalayan state on a two-day official visit. He claimed that the people's strong sense of collective ownership and public discipline…

13 Jan

Governor of Arunachal Pays Tribute to 17 Mountain Division’s Illustrious Legacy

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

According to Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd), the Indian Army's 17 Mountain Division is the defender of the Siliguri Corridor and the Northeast. In order to handle emerging security issues, he pushed its commanders and soldiers to embrace innovation and technology. During a sainik sammelan on the occasion of the Division's 65th Raising Day at the Army Cantonment in Gangtok, the governor stressed the operational necessity of artificial intelligence, drones, modern surveillance systems, cyber capabilities, and emerging technologies, particularly in the evolving post-Operation Sindoor security environment, according to a press release.Parnaik advised the Division to expand…

13 Jan

Itanagar Creates History with Election of First Woman Mayor

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

On Monday, Likha Nari Tadar, a BJP corporator from Ward No. 16, took the oath of office as Itanagar Municipal Corporation's (IMC) first female mayor. At the inaugural meeting of the newly elected IMC, Tok Tabin Camdir, who represents Ward No. 19, also took an oath beside her as the Deputy Mayor. Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso and Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja were present at the event. Minister Raja congratulated the new mayor, deputy mayor, and all corporators and encouraged them to serve with honesty, morality, and commitment.The Minister stated that financial strength is essential for successful ward-level development and…

12 Jan

CM Pema Khandu felicitates new Panchayat representatives, emphasises grassroots strength

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, welcomed the recently elected local self-governing body delegates and urged them to work tirelessly to advance development throughout the state and bolster grassroots democracy. Khandu greeted 2,108 Gram Panchayat Chairpersons and 27 recently sworn Zilla Parishad Chairpersons who have assumed leadership in various regions of Arunachal Pradesh in a social media post on January 10. "My heartfelt congratulations to all the newly sworn 27 Zilla Parishad Chairpersons (ZPCs) and 2,108 Gram Panchayat Chairpersons (GPCs) across Arunachal Pradesh," Khandu posted to X. According to the Chief Minister, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership,…

09 Jan

Cabinet clears 40 mobile medical units for Arunachal’s border villages

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In its first meeting of 2026, which was chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet approved a wide range of policy decisions intended to improve public safety, strengthen healthcare delivery, increase employment and educational opportunities, improve urban governance, and strengthen environmental and wildlife conservation throughout the State. The Cabinet authorized the establishment of diagnostic infrastructure throughout the State by HLL Lifecare Ltd., a Government of India firm under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which will significantly improve public healthcare. 256 Sub-Centers, 82 Primary Health Centers (PHCs), 25 Community Health Centers (CHCs), and 64 Block…

06 Jan

Arunachal Orders Comprehensive Probe into East Kameng Frontier Highway Issues

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh's government has initiated a multi-level investigation into the Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district. Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that a one-man committee's report is being reviewed and the Anti-Corruption Department is conducting an independent investigation into alleged irregularities. The state has formed four additional committees to reassess project aspects, ensuring accountability and transparency. Khandu emphasized that anyone found guilty will face legal consequences to maintain integrity in infrastructure projects.