Arunachal Pradesh

23 Aug

Dr. G. Kadirvel praises new crop calendar for Upper Siang

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Agriculture Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu officially released the Crop Calendar for the Upper Siang district at a ceremony held at the Civil Secretariat in Itanagar on Wednesday. The event marked a significant step in enhancing agricultural planning and productivity in the region. The calendar was unveiled in the presence of key dignitaries, including Talem Taboh, MLA of Rumgong and Advisor to the Agriculture Minister, Vivek Pandey, IAS, Agriculture Production Commissioner of Arunachal Pradesh, and Dr. G. Kadirvel, Director of ATARI, Zone VI, Guwahati. The release took place during a crucial meeting convened by the Agriculture Minister to address various issues…

22 Aug

Heart-shaped barn owl rescued and handed to forest department

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Officials of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly rescued a barn owl that had strayed into the Assembly's library. The owl, identified as a Tyto alba, is known for its heart-shaped facial disc and distinctive screeching call. The officials acted to safely capture the nocturnal bird and handed it over to the forest department for proper care and release. Barn owls primarily prey on small mammals such as rodents and typically nest in buildings or tree cavities. The barn owl (Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world and one of the most widespread of all…

21 Aug

Massive manhunt underway for escaped prisoners in Namsai

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A large-scale manhunt is underway in Namsai after four dangerous criminals, including an NSCN insurgent, escaped from the local judicial jail early Sunday morning. The Assam Rifles and CRPF have joined the Namsai police in a concerted search effort to recapture the fugitives.The escaped inmates have been identified as Mineswar Dihingia (37), an NSCN (U) insurgent, Gopal Munda (23), Arjun Kanda (27), and Robin Surin (45). They managed to flee by breaking the grills of their cell's ventilators. During their escape, they encountered Pintu Isna, the sole sentry on duty. Isna, who fought fiercely to prevent their escape, was injured…

20 Aug

Namsai police capture three escapees

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Namsai police have successfully apprehended three of the four inmates who escaped from Namsai jail earlier this month. The arrests occurred last night as part of an extensive search operation. The apprehended fugitives include Mineshwar Dihingia, an NSCN (U) commander, along with Arjun Kanda and Robin Surin. Kanda was captured in Lekang Gohain, while Surin was detained in Piyong Kachari village. However, one escapee remains elusive. Gopal Munda, who was held under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, is still at large. Authorities have escalated their search efforts to locate Munda and return him to custody. The…

12 Aug

Officials inspect flood damage in Mer Village

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The recent flooding of the Siang River has caused severe damage to agricultural lands in Mer village, East Siang District, affecting the livelihoods of local farmers. The floodwaters have submerged WRC paddy fields belonging to fifty families and completely eroded away the lands of five other families. The river’s shift towards the east has exacerbated the damage, impacting Lower Mebo villages, including Mer, Namsing, and Borguli (New). Reports indicate that over 200 hectares of wetland rice cultivation are now underwater due to the flood. Following reports from the village Gaon Burah and village Secretary, a team of officials led by…

07 Aug

Sigar station’s artillery exercise sets new standards

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

To enhance regional security and operational effectiveness, the Indian Army's Spear Corps, in collaboration with the ITBP and Assam Rifles, conducted a comprehensive joint training exercise at Sigar Military Station in East Siang district. The training, held from July 18 to August 3, 2024, focused on refining artillery fire direction skills. This exercise aimed to improve coordination and combined operational capabilities among the three forces. The joint exercise involved thirteen units of the Indian Army, sixteen regiments of the ITBP, and five units of the Assam Rifles. A key feature of the training was the use of advanced technology, including…

02 Aug

Siang district hit by devastating fire

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A catastrophic fire ravaged Pareng village in Siang district on Wednesday night, destroying 24 houses and partially damaging seven others. The fire, which broke out around 8:40 pm, also damaged four huts and injured two residents, according to District Disaster Management Officer (DDMO) Obang Apum. Fortunately, there were no major casualties reported. The Aalo fire brigade managed to extinguish the flames, with Superintendent of Police Opir Paron, Additional Deputy Commissioner Tajing Jonnom, and District Medical Officer Tarik Talom arriving on the scene to assess the damage and assist the residents. The fire is believed to have started from unattended pork…

01 Aug

12-year-old Rohit found dead in Arunachal jungle

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

A 12-year-old boy, Rohit Bahadur Chetry, was found dead on Wednesday morning in the dense jungles of Kalikhola, Arunachal Pradesh. Rohit, a resident of Sadiya, had been reported missing after being abducted by unidentified miscreants last week. The abduction occurred on July 22 while Rohit was returning home from school near the Sunpura locality. The kidnappers initially demanded Rs 25 lakh from his father, Noor Bahadur Chetry, for his release. The ransom was later lowered to Rs 2-3 lakhs, but the abductors threatened to kill Rohit if the money was not paid or if the police were notified. Unable to…

30 Jul

Tayeng promises flood control measures for Eroded WRC fields

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Amid ongoing soil erosion along the left bank of the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh's East Siang district, Mebo MLA Oken Tayeng assessed the flood damage in Borguli village on Monday. Accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sibo Passing, Gaon Burahs (GBs), PRI members, and affected residents, Tayeng visited critical erosion sites in New Borguli and Old Borguli village areas. Tayeng engaged with landowners and village leaders, who informed him about the extensive damage caused by the flooded Siang River. The affected individuals, including Tolo Tayeng, Odan Tayeng, Oying Lego Tayeng, and GB Tokong Tayeng, urged Tayeng to initiate a…

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…