Arunachal Pradesh

30 Jul

Gorkhas celebrate Bhanu Bhakta Acharya’s 210th birth anniversary in Pasighat

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Tapi Darang, MLA of the 38th Pasighat East constituency in Arunachal Pradesh, called on the Gorkha community to preserve and promote their cultural heritage to retain their unique identity. Speaking as the chief guest at the 210th birth anniversary celebration of the legendary poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya on July 28, Darang highlighted the significance of cultural preservation. The event, held at the Saw Mill area in Pasighat, was organized by the local Gorkha (Nepali) community. Darang acknowledged the Gorkhas' contributions to the development of Pasighat before Independence and praised the efforts of the Gorkha Sanskriti Suraksha Parishad (GSSP), Pasighat, a…

27 Jul

Effective air dropping operations secured food supplies in Kurung Kumey

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a concerted effort to address the food security crisis in disaster-stricken Kurung Kumey district, the District Administration and Department of Civil Aviation successfully completed three rounds of air dropping operations today. The operations, conducted with the Skyone Mi-172 aircraft, delivered approximately 2500 kg of essential supplies in each round to Koloriang. This latest effort follows two earlier rounds of air drops in the Damin circle and one round in Koloriang, responding to urgent requests from the district administration. Despite challenging weather conditions and limited airspace windows, the sorties were executed through the collaborative efforts of the state government and…

26 Jul

Arunachal’s new law: Up to ₹1 crore fine for exam malpractices

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Itanagar, July 25, 2024: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu addressed the media at the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly today, highlighting the stringent penalty clauses in the newly enacted law aimed at curbing paper leaks in public examinations. "According to me, this Act imposes stringent punishments, including a fine of up to ₹1 crore, imprisonment of up to 10 years, and penalties for examinees involved in malpractices. This Act will be instrumental in preventing such malpractices in the future. Further recommendations will be considered to strengthen it, based on the views of the Advocate General," stated CM Khandu. He said…

23 Jul

Arunachal Pradesh kick-boxing team headed to Goa for National Championship

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Gumnya Karbak, Director of the Sports Authority of Arunachal, officially flagged off the state's Senior Kick-Boxing team for the upcoming Seniors & Masters National Kick-Boxing Championship 2024. The event is set to take place in Goa from July 24 to 28. As part of the ceremony, Karbak also provided team track suits to the participants. The following athletes will represent Arunachal Pradesh: Shri Tana Tagi Tara, Weight Category - 63Kg Shri Mallam Kabak, Weight Category - 63Kg Shri Robin Deori, Weight Category - 67Kg Shri Hem Teye, Weight Category - 45Kg Shri Bishal Barla, Weight Category - 57Kg Shri Rantu…

22 Jul

Traffic paralyzed as landslide hits Holongi-Itanagar National Highway

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A massive landslide early this morning has disrupted the Holongi-Itanagar stretch of National Highway 415, trapping several vehicles in mud and debris. The landslide, triggered by heavy and incessant rains, has cut off a vital communication link to Donyi Polo Airport and the state of Assam. Papum Pare district’s administration and highway department have deployed two JCBs and other machinery to clear the debris and restore traffic. However, the persistent problem of illegal earth cutting has exacerbated the situation. Despite repeated warnings from the administration, residents continue this unscientific practice, leading to frequent landslides during the monsoon season. "This route…

06 May

IBM STEM for Girls program in Arunachal Pradesh

Business CorrespondentArunachal Pradesh, Business, Education, IndiaIBM STEM, india

IBM announced a collaboration with the Department of School Education in Arunachal Pradesh to introduce the IBM STEM for Girls program in more than 130 secondary and higher secondary schools across 15 districts in the state. More than 13,500 students studying between 8th and 10th grade will have exposure to digital fluency, coding skills training and 21st-century skills including life and career skills. It is a part of IBM’s commitment to skilling 30 million people worldwide by 2030. This initiative is part of a three-year program between IBM and the state government with Quest Alliance and AlombroMayuYaku Chi AmeyAroga as…

01 Sep

CC Tea inks anti-cancer research collaboration with Dr B Barooah Cancer Institute

editor0 CommentsArunachal Pradesh, Business, Mizoram

CC Tea has signed three-year anti-cancer research collaboration to assess the efficacy of CC Tea extract on molecular pathways in lymphocytes and other blood cells of cancer patients of North-East India. The three phased research undertaking will begin with CC Tea extract tested on blood cells taken from cancer patients to concluding with the product being tested on patients directly.According to the report, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh recorded the highest incidence of new cancer cases in the country among females and males respectively. The company recently concluded a 6 months anti-viral and immune modulatory research with the prestigious Indian Institute…

14 Oct

Arunachal Pradesh and Dettol launches Life Skills programme

editor0 CommentsArunachal Pradesh, Business

RB, under its flagship Dettol ‘Banega Swasth India’ in partnership with Primus Partners launched a unique life skills program for kids, “Birds and Bees Talk” (BBT). The curriculum was launched for children between the ages of 10-19 in Arunachal Pradesh in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu, Education Minister Shri Taba Tedir, Chief Secretary, Shri Naresh Kumar and Education Secretary Smt. Niharika Rai. This comprehensive sexuality education curriculum will help to make children informed with the help of accurate, fact-based and age-appropriate information on growing up, sexuality and life skills amongst adolescent kids. The Birds and Bees Talk…

23 Jun

REGIONAL | Arunachal Pradesh Reports 9 New Cases of COVID-19 Click on the link below for details

editor0 CommentsArunachal Pradesh

Nine more positive cases found in Arunachal Pradesh, now total 126, an official said on Tuesday. The state now has 44 positive cases, 22 recovered, State Surveillance Officer L Jampa said. Six fresh cases were reported from worst - hit Changlang district, two from Longding, and one from Lelarada. All of them had recently returned from other states. Arunachal is still in green zone as all COVID-19 cases have been reported from government quarantine facilities, L Jampa added.

17 Jun

Pernod Ricard India Foundation’s initiative

editor0 CommentsArunachal Pradesh, Business

Pernod Ricard India Foundation extended its support towards strengthening Arunachal Pradesh’s Government Hospital ICUs and public Healthcare Infrastructure. As the number of COVID-19 cases accelerate with lockdown restrictions easing across the country, it has become imperative for healthcare systems to be prepared for an exponential surge of cases on a war footing. In such time of distress, Pernod Ricard India Foundation is humbled to join hands with Excise Department, Government of Arunachal Pradesh to provide preventive health care supplies such as 5 ICU ventilators, 10 ICU fowler beds and 5000 surgical masks for Arunachal Pradesh. Pernod Ricard India Foundation remains…