Arunachal Pradesh

07 Apr

BJP Arunachal marks 46th anniversary of Foundation Day

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The 46th Foundation Day was celebrated in style at the State BJP Headquarters in Itanagar by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Arunachal Pradesh chapter. Together, ministers, MLAs, previous ministers, and party employees paid tribute to the party's founders and reaffirmed their dedication to its goals. Kaling Moyong, the president of the state BJP, congratulated every party member and raised the party flag. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Khandu, Moyong emphasized the party's developmental accomplishments and emphasized the tenet of "Nation First, Party Second, Self Last." Citing the BJP's wins in the 2014 and 2019 Assembly elections, he…

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05 Apr

At the Arunachal Youth Parliament 2.0, DBC lifts the best institution award

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The DK Auditorium Hall of the Legislative Assembly hosted the closing of the Arunachal Youth Parliament (AYP) 2.0 on Friday. The two-day event was a vibrant celebration of the intellectual vitality of the state's young. Don Bosco College in Jollang was the top performance and received a citation, a trophy, a cash prize, and the coveted Best Institution title. Jote from Jarbom Gamlin Government Law College (JGGLC) placed second, but Ganko Miso from JGGLC was the most outstanding, taking home the Best Speaker and Most Promising Youth Leader awards. The Chief Guest during the departure celebration was Pema Norbu Thongchi,…

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04 Apr

Arunachal introduces a new logo and policy to strengthen its travel and tourism sector

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Arunachal Pradesh has launched a new logo and strategy, marking the beginning of a revolutionary journey to improve its tourism business. Presided over by Pasang Dorjee Sona, the state's minister of tourism, the launch event took place at the Shangri-La Eros Hotel in New Delhi. The theme of the rebranding initiative, "Arunachal: Beyond Myths and Mountains," encapsulates the state's goal to highlight its many attractions above and beyond its widely recognized natural beauty. The new logo portrays Arunachal Pradesh as the "Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains" by featuring a stylized image of turquoise mountains capped by an orange arc that…

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04 Apr

Arunachal to strengthen child rights with APSCPCR’s new proposals

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a significant push for stronger child welfare mechanisms in Arunachal Pradesh, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) on Thursday submitted a series of detailed recommendations to Chief Minister Pema Khandu during a high-level meeting in Itanagar. The commission, led by Chairperson Ratan Anya, presented its concerns and policy suggestions aimed at improving the overall well-being of children across the state. The proposals focused on key areas including education, healthcare, protection from abuse, and substance addiction, reflecting a comprehensive approach to child rights. One of the major issues highlighted was the enforcement of Section 12 of the…

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03 Apr

Arunachal ITIs to set example in sustainability with plantation drive

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Roing and Balinong are undergoing a green transformation under the leadership of Arunachal Pradesh’s new Director of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Sibo Passing. As part of an ambitious sustainability initiative, the ITIs are integrating eco-friendly practices such as afforestation and renewable energy adoption to set an example for educational institutions across the state. During his visit to the campuses on Tuesday, Passing led a plantation drive aimed at enhancing the green cover of the institutions. At ITI Roing, 100 Burmese grape saplings were planted, while 50 Jujube saplings were introduced at ITI Balinong. The effort…

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03 Apr

Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet makes a number of significant decisions pertaining to public welfare

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The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a 50 percent SGST reimbursement for the 1200 MW Kalai II Hydro Electric Project, improved pensions under the Chief Minister's Social Security Scheme (CMSSS), and broadened the scope of the Chief Minister's Bal Seva Scheme (CMBSS) in order to promote public welfare. According to a release from the CMO, the cabinet led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu also deliberated on important administrative reforms, such as reorganizing the framework for implementing rural development programs and examining the Assam-Arunachal boundary dispute. The Indian government has expanded the CMBSS to cover all orphaned children registered under the Baal…

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02 Apr

Madhavpur Fair 2025: Gujarat prepares for a major cultural celebration

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshMadhavpur Fair

The Madhavpur Fair 2025, a five-day cultural extravaganza, will take place in Madhavpur Ghed, Porbandar district, from April 6 to April 10. The fair, organized jointly by Gujarat's Sports, Youth, and Cultural Activities Department, will take place on the auspicious festival of Ram Navami and will feature participants from eight North-eastern states, representing a celebration of India's cultural unity. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate the fair on April 6 at 6 p.m. Other officials likely to attend are state Tourism Minister Mulubhai Bera and Minister of Sports, Youth, and Cultural Activities Harsh Sanghavi.

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01 Apr

Arunachal CM leads river ranching venture at Shergaon

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshPema Khandu

At Choskhorong-Kho, Shergaon, Chief Minister Pema Khandu took part in a major river ranching project with Home Minister Mama Natung, State BJP President Kaling Moyong, and numerous other dignitaries. In order to support sustainability and biodiversity conservation, 7,000 specimens of the native Schizothorax species were released into the river as part of the program. The National Fisheries Development Board in Hyderabad supported the event, which was organized by the Department of Fisheries in the West Kameng district of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. In order to promote in-situ conservation efforts and deter unethical fishing methods, river ranching—a crucial stock improvement…

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31 Mar

In Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein opens Jivaka Hospital

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshJivaka Hospital

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and Namsai MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom officially opened Jivaka Hospital in the state's Namsai district. The hospital, named for the famous ancient Indian physician Jivaka Komarabhaccha, strives to offer specialized medical services, such as general surgery, gynecology, pediatrics, infertility treatments, and diagnostics. Jivaka Hospital, which has state-of-the-art facilities and a committed medical staff, aims to provide Namsai residents and those in the surrounding areas with high-quality, reasonably priced healthcare. Speaking at the event, Mein congratulated Dr. Sufajing Namchoom and the team on their efforts to improve healthcare in the area and offered his…

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29 Mar

AI-enabled surveillance cameras in Arunachal will improve public safety

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According to Home Minister Mama Natung, the Arunachal Pradesh government has made plans to gradually install AI-enabled cameras throughout all towns and cities as a major step to improve public safety. The goal of this project is to strengthen security and law enforcement across the state. In order to monitor and regulate the flow of undesired individuals and illegal objects, the government has already started installing AI-based CCTV cameras in 22 checkgates along the Assam and Nagaland interstate borders. In addition to improving surveillance, the state budget also includes funding for the construction of a state-of-the-art forensic center at the…

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