Arunachal Pradesh

06 Nov

New task force in Koyu village targets drug trafficking and crime

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a proactive move to curb illegal activities, Koyu village in Lower Siang district has established a village-level task force, aimed at monitoring and controlling unlawful peddling activities. The task force, which has set up a checkpoint at the village's entry point, will focus on combating drug trafficking, illegal hunting, fishing, timber operations, and the unauthorized sale of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL). The task force was formed under the leadership of Kenter Kobo, the Youth President of the Koyu Youth Welfare Society. Kobo stated that the checkpoint would be instrumental in preventing illegal activities in and around the village and…

05 Nov

Chief Minister Pema Khandu said India’s relationship with Tibet is centuries old

editorArunachal Pradesh

At the consecration and inauguration of the newly built Dukhang, the prayer hall of Thubchog Gatsel Ling monastery, by His Holiness, the 104th Gaden Tripa—the throne holder of Gaden Monastery of the Gelug sect, Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin Palzangpo—from Gaden Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, here on Monday, Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated, "It is our responsibility to maintain and continue this relationship, which is centuries old." The Chief Minister went on to say, "Monasteries are very important; in order to learn more about the faith, we need to master the Bhoti script. Buddhism from the Nalanda school is significant because it…

04 Nov

The Arunachal Democratic Party demands an inquiry into illegal coal mining activities

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal Pradesh

During a press conference, the state of Arunachal Pradesh's Arunachal Democratic Party called for an investigation into the suspected illicit coal mining operations occurring in the Changlang district. The Arunachal Democratic Party insisted that the Arunachal Pradesh government form an investigation committee to look into the illicit coal mining that is taking place in Changlang district. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, ADP general secretary Kipa Natung asserted that, despite being a source of income for the hill state, the state's Namchik-Namphuk coal mine is in danger because of illicit activity. He noted that even though the Supreme Court…

04 Nov

Himalayan glacial lakes have expanded by 10.81 percent from 2011 to 2024

editorArunachal Pradesh

Climate change caused the area of glacial lakes and other water bodies in the Himalayan region to rise by 10.81% between 2011 and 2024, indicating a higher danger of glacial lake outburst floods. According to the Central Water Commission's data, which PTI was able to see, the lakes in India saw an even more significant surge with a 33.7% increase in surface area. In 2011, the total area of glacier lakes in India was 1,962 hectares; by 2024, that number had grown to 2,623 hectares. A 33.7% increase in area has occurred. Additionally, it found that 67 lakes in India…

02 Nov

Pakke Tiger Reserve got Butterfly Park in Arunachal Pradesh

editorArunachal Pradesh

Biyuram Wahge, minister of health, family welfare, and water resources, officially opened the Butterfly Park in Pakke Tiger Reserve in the Pakke Kessang district on Friday. The butterfly park, which is situated at the West Bank Forest Camp, seeks to support local ecotourism and biodiversity conservation initiatives. Wahge also took a tour of the Butterfly Information Center, which has informative displays about the ecological functions of the local butterfly species. The center offers tourists an interesting and educational voyage into the world of butterflies with its Virtual Reality experience and Digital Interactive Panel. The minister emphasized sustainability by taking part…

31 Oct

Police arrested online fraudsters from Assam

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According to Naharlagun SP Mihin Gambo, Naharlagun police detained an internet scammer from the Barpeta district of Assam on Tuesday. The arrest was made in relation to the Section 420 IPC case at the Naharlagun police station. Yakub Ali, the arrested fraudster, allegedly used the okx app to conduct a fraudulent scam. By offering large returns, he persuaded people to invest in a purported networking company using these platforms. According to the SP, he converted the money into USDT and moved it to his OKX App account after collecting money from multiple victims. According to reports, the scammer set up…

29 Oct

ATM Engineer’s cash bag snatched in daylight robbery in Itanagar

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a brazen daylight robbery, an ATM engineer was robbed of Rs 1.5 lakh while working at a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM in Itanagar’s Bank Tinali area on October 28, police reported. Superintendent of Police (Capital) Rohit Rajbir Singh stated that Dipak Deori, an engineer with Hitachi Payment Services, had just collected the cash from the local SBI branch for testing the cash deposit machine when the incident occurred. While Deori was checking the machine, two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle snatched his bag containing the cash and sped away. A case has been filed, and police have…

22 Oct

Arunachal’s Muaythai legacy grows with Joram’s Asian Cup medals

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Pani Manju Joram of Arunachal Pradesh has etched her name in history as the first athlete from the state to secure medals at the prestigious Asian Cup Muaythai Championship, held in Taipei, Taiwan. Joram clinched a silver medal in the traditional Wai-Kru ceremony and a bronze in the 57-kg elite category. Facing tough competition, Joram went head-to-head with Yi-Ching Chen of Chinese Taipei in the Wai-Kru finals, a ceremonial dance performed before Muaythai bouts to honor trainers and ancestors. Her performance not only highlighted her skill but also showcased the cultural depth of Muaythai. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu…

19 Oct

Arunachal Education Minister advocates school mergers for quality education

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh's Education Minister, Pasang Dorjee Sona, is championing the merger of state-run schools with low enrollment as a strategic measure to enhance the public education system. Speaking during his visit to Yingkiong, the headquarters of Upper Siang district, Sona emphasized the importance of this initiative in improving educational quality and accessibility. “Our vision is to provide quality education to every child from the elementary level by consolidating primary schools,” Sona stated on Friday. “This approach will not only enhance infrastructure but also improve human resources and facilitate necessary interventions.” The minister's comments follow a three-day 'Chintan Shivir' held by…

17 Oct

150 kg of cannabis found in Bhalukpong, one person held

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshBhalukpong

During routine checks at the Bhalukpong Police Check Gate on Monday morning, the Bhalukpong police made a significant drug haul, arresting one person and recovering up to 150 kg of cannabis. Approximately 150 kg of cannabis were found during a regular inspection at the Bhalukpong Police Check Gate. According to preliminary findings, the cannabis comes from the West Kameng district's Kalaktang. It seemed to be headed towards Assam. Under Bhalukpong Police Station Case No. 12/24 and U.S. 20(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, a person by the name of Wary has been taken into custody and…