Arunachal Pradesh

20 Jan

Kiwi farmers in Arunachal start their tech-driven education at AAU

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshKiwi farmers

In the Keyi Panyor and Lower Subansiri districts of Arunachal Pradesh, a group of twenty-five kiwi farmers from Yachuli and Ziro began a three-day Capacity building for Adoption of Technology (CAT) tour to Assam Agricultural University (AAU) in Jorhat on Sunday.In front of renowned scientist Dr. Hage Munth, NABARD district development manager Dr. Lalit Maurya, KVK Yachuli head, and others, Yachuli additional deputy commissioner Suraj Gurung flagged off the farmers. The NABARD-funded tour, which is being carried out by KVK Yachuli, intends to increase farmers' understanding of contemporary beekeeping methods and how they can be combined with kiwi farming to…

18 Jan

Sales at the Arunachal SARAS Mela-2025 reach over Rs. 40 lakhs in the first four days

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshSaras Mela

The Arunachal SARAS Mela-2025 saw remarkable sales in its first four days, surpassing Rs. 40 lakhs, indicating a high demand for rural goods in urban marketplaces. For rural artisans, especially women, the SARAS Mela provides a transformative platform that empowers them on both an economic and social level. The Mela boosts the rural economy and advances the "Vocal for Local" movement by giving direct market access. In addition to selling goods, the Mela showcases cultural acts by gifted young people, such as dancing, singing, and flower arrangement, which enhances the event's cultural fabric. The success of the SARAS Mela 2025…

17 Jan

Arunachal Pradesh cabinet authorizes two hydropower projects to receive SGST reduction

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh

Two hydroelectric projects were granted SGST reimbursement discounts by the Arunachal Pradesh government in order to improve their financial sustainability. According to a statement released on Thursday, the 700-mw Tato II Hydroelectric Project on the Siyom River in the Shi Yomi district and the 1,720-mw Kamala HEP on the Kamala River in the Kamle district were granted State GST (SGST) relief by the state cabinet, which was chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, during its first meeting of the year on Wednesday. These projects, which require a total investment of approximately Rs. 35,000 crore, are anticipated to generate nearly Rs.…

16 Jan

Young leaders are honored by the Arunachal Governor during a Scouts and Guides ceremony

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Governor

At a ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik presented 43 young people with the coveted Bharat Scouts and Guides Rajya Puraskar, highlighting their contribution to creating a more powerful India. Speaking to the group of 21 Scouts and 22 Guides who were awarded the state's highest scouting honor, Governor Parnaik stated, "The Rajya Puraskar is not merely recognition, but a responsibility to serve with greater zeal." Since its modest beginnings in 1948 with just 24 boys in Pasighat, scouting in Arunachal Pradesh has grown remarkably, as the event demonstrated. According to State Officer Commander Chanyan…

15 Jan

Chowna Mein inaugurates key infrastructure projects in Lohit district

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshChowna Mein

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein launched a number of historic infrastructure initiatives in the Lohit district to increase connectivity, encourage travel, and preserve the area's natural and cultural legacy. During his visit to the Kamlang Tiger Reserve, Mein spoke with the forest department about a plan to designate the reserve as a Ramsar Site, which is a designation made by the Ramsar Convention to recognize wetlands of global significance. The Arunachal Pradesh government's dedication to preserving the state's biodiversity and environmental legacy for future generations is demonstrated by this project. As part of this, Mein celebrated the start of the…

14 Jan

A candlelight vigil in Tawang to remember Tibet’s earthquake victims

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshTawang

Thousands of lamas, students, and locals came to Tawang for a candlelight march in support of the victims of the devastating earthquake in Tibet. At least 126 people had been killed and over 100 injured in the January 7 earthquake, which also caused tremors in Nepal, Bhutan, and some areas of northern India. Namgey Tsering, the Tawang MLA who organized the march, stated that he wished to honor the victims and raise awareness of the tragedy. Together with the abbot of Galden Namgyal Lhatse monastery, Shedling Tulku Thupten Tendar Rinpche, Tsering visited the families of the deceased to offer their…

13 Jan

Reviews by the Arunachal Deputy CM 2,880 MW hydropower project in Dibang

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Deputy CM

Chowna Mein, the deputy chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, examined the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Hydropower Project on Sunday and emphasized how it could greatly improve the state's infrastructure and energy supplies in addition to spurring economic growth. According to the Deputy Chief Minister, the project would make use of the vast hydropower potential in the state. Mein stated that the state administration has effectively restarted a number of stalled electricity projects under the direction of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, transferring them to a number of Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) for comprehensive and expedited development. The project's advancement was…

10 Jan

Arunachal Pradesh Governor calls ITBP to support the development of border areas

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshK T Parnaik

Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik, the governor of Arunachal Pradesh, requested on Thursday that the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) work together to enhance the state's border regions, especially through the Vibrant Border Village initiative. The governor underlined that such initiatives will serve the national interest while helping both local people and the police force during a meeting at Raj Bhawan here with Amitabh Gupta, the Inspector General of North East Frontier Headquarters for ITBP. According to an official announcement, Gupta, who just assumed leadership of the NE Frontier headquarters, paid the governor a courtesy call. The lively village initiative,…

09 Jan

A 73-foot-tall national flag was hoisted in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshTawang

A 73-foot national flag, symbolizing pride and unity, was raised during a historic ceremony at Gorsam Chorten in Jemithang, which is close to the Indo-Tibet border in the Tawang region of Arunachal Pradesh. With more than 200 residents and Indian Army soldiers in attendance, the event—which took place in the serene Jemithang Valley close to the borders with Tibet and Bhutan—marked a major turning point for the area. The Indian Army, civil administration, and the Chorten monks worked together to organize the ceremony, which demonstrated a shared dedication to fostering patriotism in border areas. The occasion was presided over by…

08 Jan

Arunachal Pradesh Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister visited ICAR-NRCP in Guwahati

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh

Gabriel D. Wangsu, the minister of animal husbandry and veterinary affairs for Arunachal Pradesh, visited the ICAR-National Research Centre on Pigs (ICAR-NRCP) in Guwahati on Tuesday to look into potential partnerships to improve pig farming methods in his state. Ensuring access to premium pig breeds, improving feed quality, and offering farmers educational programs to enhance livestock management were the main goals of the visit. Wangsu acknowledged his appreciation with the center's sophisticated research and high-quality pig breeds during his conversation with senior scientists. According to an official statement released here, the minister specifically emphasized the Rani breed piglets—a cross between…