Arunachal Pradesh

14 Feb

Tawang life is disrupted by heavy snowfall, affecting essential services

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshTawang

Heavy snowfall has been falling on the charming town of Tawang, which has had a significant impact on daily living and regular services. The region frequently experiences snowfall, but the severity and length of current spell have caused people and authorities to express severe concerns. The general interruption of water, power, and communication systems has been one of the snowfall's main repercussions. Because of the impact of snow accumulation and falling trees on important infrastructure, officials are finding it challenging to continue operating normally. Most stores are open, but fewer people are shopping because locals prefer to stay inside and…

13 Feb

The Army rescues tourists stranded amid deep snowfall

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Army successfully rescued three Tripuran tourists on Tuesday night after they had been stuck for more than eight hours at PT Tso Lake in the Tawang area owing to severe snowfall. Earlier that day, the tourists—Rohen Sarkar, Sahil Datta, and Raju Name—had leased motorcycles and set off on a sightseeing excursion, but when the snowfall got heavier, they got stuck. Around 11 a.m., the three set off for PT Tso Lake, but they became trapped in the deep snowfall that, by the afternoon, had covered the high-altitude area. Their motorcycles slipped on the ice as they attempted to head…

12 Feb

In Tawang, the DC office commemorated Safer Internet Day

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang presided over the celebration of Safer Internet Day at the DC office in Tawang, Arunachal, as part of a collaborative effort to guarantee cyber safety. A diverse range of residents, including public leaders, and other officials, including Dr. DW Thongon, graced the event. In his speech, DC Darang emphasized the importance of cyber awareness in the internet age. Although the internet provides a wealth of knowledge, he claimed that if users are not careful, there are many risks. He cautioned against the risks of providing personal information and clicking on dubious links, which can have detrimental…

10 Feb

Villages along the Indo-China border host free health camps

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshSiang Trust

Free health camps were held at numerous villages along the Indo-China border, including Monigong Circle in Shi-Yomi and Tuting Circle in Upper Siang, by the Siang Trust of Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with Sewa Bharati Purvanchal and Dhanawantari Sewa Yatra. 203 people in need benefited from the free health camps that were hosted in Monigong, Karo, and Tato in the Shi-Yomi area. In the Tuting area, 185 patients benefited from free health camps that were organized in the Upper Siang district's Ngaming, Singging, Migging, and Ayangging villages. In these camps, free blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, and free medications…

08 Feb

In the vicinity of Namchik-Namphuk Coal Mine, an illegal coke factory raid

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshCoal Mine

The sub-divisional officer, the officer-in-charge of the Kharsang police station, and the assistant mineral development officer formed a sub-divisional level task team that raided an unlicensed LAMC coke factory in Changlang district. The Namchik-Namphuk coal mine is 900 meters away from this plant, which is purportedly using coal from an illegal mining site. Two weeks before the attack, the facility had just reopened after being closed in 2023 due to objections from GeoEnpro Petroleum Ltd. There were serious safety and legal issues because the factory was close to one of the company's drilling wells. Concurrently, the Shillong regional office of…

07 Feb

Arunachal CM pushes for Tawang’s power infrastructure to be strengthened

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshArunachal CM

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu met with PowerGrid representatives to discuss the progress of the Tawang district's implementation of the Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission, Sub-Transmission, and Distribution System. "The Tawang district's ongoing power outages, particularly during the severe winter months, must be addressed by these transmission projects. In his X post, CM Khandu said, "We are dedicated to accelerating these projects for the benefit of our people, and ensuring a reliable power supply remains a top priority." In a meeting held at his Civil Secretariat office last November, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister-in-charge of Power Chowna Mein…

05 Feb

ED raids liquor businesses across the nation

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshED raids

In Arunachal Pradesh, a number of liquor businesses were the target of a concerted operation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The operation took place in a number of places, including Bordumsa, Namsai, Tippi, and the Itanagar Capital Region. Sources claim that the ED specifically targeted the liquor companies owned by wealthy businessman Niraj Sharma, who is well-known for having ties to powerful state political figures. His company, United Brothers Distilleries Private Limited, was one of the leading enterprises in the market, and his businesses in Namsai and Naharlagon were also listed in the search results. Sanjay Dewan's Lekhi-based company, NEFA…

04 Feb

In East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh hosts a training session on improving the quality of tea

Banasree SarkarArunachal PradeshEast Siang

The Tea Board of India, the Tea Research Association, and the Arunachal Pradesh Trade and Commerce department recently arranged a four-day training course on "Quality Upgradation of Tea and Its Processing" at Oyan, East Siang district. Farmers from Mirem, Oyan, the surrounding districts, and Donyi Polo Tea Estate benefited from the scheme. The program sought to provide farmers with the necessary information and abilities to raise the quality of tea and advance industrial processing methods. Local farmers attended the training in more numbers than anticipated, and it was led by officers from the Tea Board and experts from the Tea…

03 Feb

Seijosa’s “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” rally raises awareness

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Under the Mission Shakti program, the Pakke Kessang District's Women and Child Development (WCD) Department hosted a Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) awareness rally in Seijosa. The purpose of the event was to strengthen legal measures against rights breaches while promoting women's and children's protection, security, and empowerment. The WCD Department's One Stop Center (OSC) and District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) teams organized the demonstration as a component of a comprehensive awareness campaign. The Arunachal Pradesh Rescue & Rehabilitation Policy for Children in Street Situation (APRRoCiSS) 2022 and two umbrella programs that prioritize the safety and well-being of women and…

03 Feb

Arunachal’s Drishyamuni Chakma honored with Bharat Gaurav Yuva Award

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Drishyamuni Chakma from Diyun, Arunachal Pradesh, has been conferred the prestigious Bharat Gaurav Yuva Award by Bharat Vikas Sangam. Chakma has been acknowledged for his tireless efforts in promoting sustainable development, child rights advocacy, and fighting against child labor, human trafficking, and drug abuse. Additionally, his initiatives in fostering young entrepreneurship have earned him national acclaim. The award was presented during Bharat Sanskriti Utsav-7, held in Sedam, Kalaburagi District, Karnataka, from January 29 to February 6, 2025. The festival, led by former RSS Pracharak and BJP General Secretary (Organization) Shri K.N. Govindacharya, along with former Rajya Sabha MP Shri Basawaraj…