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30 Dec

India’s Easternmost Village Dong hosts Sunrise Festival launched by Arunachal CM

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The state's first-ever five-day Sunrise Festival was launched by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu at Dong Valley in Anjaw district, India's easternmost settlement that receives the sun's first rays each day. Along with Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Arunachal East MP Tapir Gao, Hayuliang local MLA, and Minister for Women and Child Development Dasanglu Pul, the Chief Minister arrived in Dong village. Dong, which lies on the India-China border, is well-known for being the location where Indian soil is first touched by daybreak. Speaking to the crowd, Khandu explained that the Sunrise Festival celebrates Dong's distinct personality and seeks…

27 Dec

Assam Rifles sending Arunachal students to Gujarat on national integration tour

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Assam Rifles (AR) Khonsa battalion has arranged a national integration tour for students from Wangcha Rajkumar government college in Deomali, Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh, to attend the 26th Rashtra Katha Shivir in Gujarat as part of its civic action program. The effort seeks to advance nationalism, national cohesion, and awareness of India's progress and cultural legacy. The tour, which will take place from December 27 to January 4 of next year, will involve 11 students from the battalion's area of responsibility. State minister of geology, mining, and minerals Wanki Lowang launched the tour from Deomali on Thursday. The students…

23 Dec

Shah Assures IFSCAP That Rules Will Be Framed for Arunachal Freedom of Religion Act

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, which has seen concerns over alleged coerced or induced religious conversions, Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised on Monday that steps will be taken to draft the long-pending regulations for the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978. In front of a group from the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP), Shah made the promise, inspiring optimism for the legislation's successful execution. The goal of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, which was passed in 1978, was to stop religious conversions that were carried out by coercion, fraud, or…

23 Dec

Army-Led Pilgrimage Expedition Planned for Topo Gonov Peak in Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Indian Army is set to organize a pilgrimage to Topo Gonov peak, also known as Topo Gone, situated along the McMahon Line in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi Yomi district, marking a significant collaboration aimed at preserving cultural heritage, promoting spiritual practices, and enhancing national security. The pilgrimage, slated for January 19–24, 2026, is a partnership with the Galo Welfare Society (GWS), as stated by a Defence Ministry spokesperson. Topo Gonov, rising to 2,900 meters, holds great reverence in Galo mythology as a sacred sanctuary for prayers and traditional ceremonies, but its challenging terrain has made it largely inaccessible. The Indian…

22 Dec

After rafting the Dibang, Chowna Mein proposes Arunachal as the next destination for adventure travel

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Following an exciting river-rafting trip on the powerful Dibang River at Dambuk in Lower Dibang Valley district with former chief minister Mukut Mithi, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein highlighted the state's enormous eco and adventure tourism potential. Arunachal Pradesh's burgeoning attractiveness as a center for eco-tourism and adventure sports in the Lower Dibang Valley was reinforced on Saturday by the exhilarating journey over difficult rapids amid pristine forests and striking landscapes, which underlined the Dibang's raw strength and untamed beauty. Mein wrote on social media that rafting the Dibang was "an experience of raw power, pristine forests, and…

22 Dec

BJP Registers Landslide Victory in Arunachal Pradesh Local Body Elections

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Arunachal Pradesh achieved a significant victory in the recent elections held on December 15, securing a majority of seats in the Zilla Parishads and Gram Panchayats. The party claimed 170 out of 245 Zilla Parishad seats, including 59 uncontested, thereby demonstrating its dominance in district-level local bodies. In the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) elections, the BJP won 14 of 20 wards. Conversely, the regional People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) succeeded in the Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC), winning five out of eight wards. The final results from the State Election Commission indicated that the…

19 Dec

Adventure, Music and Culture: 10th Orange Festival Begins at Dambuk

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Orange Festival of Adventure and Music (OFAM) is celebrating its tenth edition in Dambuk, Arunachal Pradesh, starting on Thursday. This festival highlights adventure sports, music, and the vibrant local culture. Attendees can participate in various adventurous activities including rafting through rapid river currents, engaging in paintball matches, hiking picturesque trails, cycling through orange orchards, rock climbing, and taking hot air balloon rides that provide breathtaking views of the region. The event is set to feature performances from several renowned artists; the first night witnessed a strong attendance with a performance by acclaimed singer and composer Adnan Sami. Upcoming performances…

19 Dec

The State Youth Festival with the subject “Viksit Bharat—Young Leader Dialogue” was held in Arunachal

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Under the subject "Viksit Bharat – Young Leader Dialogue," the state youth festival was successfully conducted, bringing together gifted and passionate young from different districts of Arunachal Pradesh to highlight creative ideas and cultural diversity. Under the cultural and innovation track, the state Youth Affairs Department and the state chapter of MY Bharat collaborated to organize the event. Gopesh Pandey, Deputy Director of MY Bharat, described the festival's goals and emphasized the vital role that young people have in the development of the country. The chief guest, honored guest, and jury members were formally congratulated by State Youth Affairs Director…

19 Dec

Progress of Hydro Projects Reviewed by Arunachal Deputy Chief Minister

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein reviewed the small hydro power projects being implemented by Hydropower Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh Limited (HPDCAPL), with a focus on strengthening progress across ongoing and proposed projects in the State. Key discussions covered strategically important projects including the Sumbachu Small Hydro Power Project and the Taksang Chu Small Hydro Power Project in Tawang. The review examined construction milestones, electro mechanical works, inter departmental coordination, and site specific challenges affecting timely completion. The status and readiness of other identified other such projects allotted to HPDCAPL were also assessed, alongside a focused roadmap to…

18 Dec

Repolling in Panchayat Elections Concludes Peacefully Across Four Districts of Arunachal Pradesh

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Repolling in the panchayat elections was successfully conducted across four districts in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, with no incidents of unrest reported. The repolling period lasted from 7 AM until 1 PM, and Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner Rinchin Tashi confirmed that the process occurred peacefully. Voter participation varied across polling stations: in Bichom district's Government Upper Primary School (GUPS) Nedo, 231 out of 340 registered electors cast votes, resulting in a turnout of 67.94%. In the Rotom Zilla Parishad constituency of Kamle district, 171 of 222 voters participated, leading to a turnout of 77.03%. The GUPS Nongkhon in Namsai…