ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu has suggested that to preserve the unique cultural identity of Arunachal Pradesh, indigenous people who convert to other religions should not altogether cut themselves off from their roots. Speaking at the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Nyishi Baptist Church Council (NBCC) in Itanagar at its Model Village headquarters on Saturday, … Read more
Takin (or gnu goat) – one of the rarest mammals – was caught by a trap camera above 3,500 metres in East Kameng district in Arunachal Pradesh. It is first photo/image of Takin from East Kameng district, DFO Seppa, Vikas Swami said. The Takin is adapted to its mountainous environment in Asia. Due to overhunting … Read more
Inspiring Women Award To 2 Arunachal Women Two Arunachalee women have been conferred the ‘Inspiring Woman Award’ by the All India Achievers’ Conference (AIAC) for their work in the social sector. Kesang Lhamu Khrimey and Nyabom Bagra Lomi were among the several women from across the country who were awarded at an event on Monday … Read more
Arunachal CM Visits Gorzam Chorten at Zemithang Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday dedicated to the people Sumbachu Small Hydropower Project (SHP) at Zemithang village in Tawang district some 92 Kms from the district headquarters. The 2X1.5 MW power station has been built by the state-owned Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh … Read more
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, on Monday, expressed gratitude for being appointed as the brand ambassador for the Government of Arunachal. The ‘Kalank’ actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a photo featuring him along with filmmaker Rahul Mittra (Brand Advisor), State Chief Minister Pema Khandu and State Legislative Assembly speaker Pasang Dorjee Sona. All … Read more
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday dedicated the newly-upgraded ADC headquarters at Monigong to the people of Shi-Yomi district. He also inaugurated the Rs 13.5-crore water treatment plant and water distribution system for Monigong township, besides laying the bases for a new academic block at Govt Secondary School, Mechuka and a Veterinary Aid … Read more
All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU) has deferred its proposed 36-hour Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) bandh, which was called on December 6 next following a written assurance from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) to resolve their issues. Addressing media persons in Itanagar on Monday, President ANSU, Nabam Dodum said the decision to defer the bandh call … Read more
The Arunachal Pradesh government has approved a grant of Rs 50,000 from State Disaster Response Fund to the next of kin of deceased due to COVID-19 as per the laid down guidelines of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. An order to this effect has been issued by the Secretary Disaster Management Dani Salu on … Read more
Arunachal’s exotic fruit kiwis was launched by Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) at ‘Dilli Haat’ in the national capital on Saturday in collaboration with NAFED as marketing partner. Applauding the efforts, Kiren Rijiju, Minister, Law &Justice, who attended the function as Chief Guest, said that this is a historic day as for the first … Read more
Assam Rifles Longding Battalion in a joint operation with Arunachal Police apprehended a hard core millitant of NSCN (IM) from Longphong village in Longding District on Saturday. Based on specific input, Security Forces with State Police launched a joint operation in Longphong village. During cordon and search of the suspected houses, the hardc ore militant … Read more