ITANAGAR, Sept 16: The State Cabinet, which met under Chief Minister Pema Khandu here on Monday, took several landmark decisions. During its first meeting on June 13 last after formation of the new Govt, it had approved 24 action points as foundational blueprint a part of the “Reforms 3.0” journey, aligning with broader vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, of a Viksit Bharat and a Viksit Arunachal Pradesh. The GoAP remains resolute in its mission to bring transformative change and ensure holistic development for the state and its citizens. Thus, the Cabinet reviewed those 24 action…

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By Maksam Tayeng PASIGHAT, Sep 16: US Air Force (USAF) 25th Fighter Squadron representatives, who arrived here on Sunday, recalled sacrifices of their fellow airmen of then nicknamed ‘Assam Draggins’, who had laid down their lives for the cause of their nation in World War-II (1942-45) as many aircraft had crashed in mountainous regions of present Arunachal Pradesh and paid homage to those great heroes at The Hump (WW-II Museum) here. Lt. Col. Justin ‘Riot’ Davis and Capt. Nivruth Maramreddy along with their unit men said that they came to…

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BANDERDEWA, Sept 16:  Banderdewa Police, with active help of Sikkim Police, have apprehended accused Kalu Chetry @ Tenzing Tsering, 28, a resident of Tawang, on Sunday from Sikkim capital Gangtok. Chetry, S/o late Hari Bahadur Chetry, was wanted in connection with a kidnapping case registered under Banderdewa police station C/No.31/24 U/S 364(A)/34 R/W Sec 25(1)(a) of the Arms Act. On 04.05.24, accused Chetry along with three accomplices deceitfully invited a woman to Police Training Centre (PTC) gate here under the guise of selling local ornaments. Believing his intention, the woman…

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223 iconic Hornbills in PTRWS A study “Global Ecology & Conservation” – Hornbill abundance and habitat relationships in a human-impacted protected area in the Indian Eastern Himalaya – by Karishma Pradhan, Aparajita Datta, Dollar Ganguly, Rohit Naniwadekar, Sitaram Mahato, Kezajacho Dukpa, Soumya Banerjee & Arjan Basu Roy, in June 2024, claimed to have recorded 223 birds – Great Hornbill (20), Wreathed Hornbill (15), Rufous-necked Hornbill (6) and Oriental Pied-Hornbill (182). The bird species is declared ‘Critically Endangered’ in UCN Red list. Beyond the Horizon By Pradeep Kumar The majestic Hornbill pair flying in Pakke Tiger Reserve &…

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ZIRO, Sept 16: Ziro with required and matching badminton infrastructures, good road connectivity from state capital, hotels and accommodations and favorable climatic condition suitable for badminton has the potential to be a badminton hub, said Sagalee MLA-cum-Arunachal State Badminton Association (ASBA) honorary president Ratu Techi at Hapoli Indoor Badminton Club here on Sunday. After witnessing final matches and later distributing prizes to winners off 2nd edition Ziro Badminton Championship as chief guest, he said that badminton has become professional and lucrative sport now. The future is bright for talented and…

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ITANAGAR, Sept 16: A review meeting of Sewa Pakhawada of Arunachal Pradesh BJP, chaired by vice president-cum-convener Tarh Tarak, at its HQs here on Monday, decided to celebrate 16-day Sewa Pakhwada  from September 17 to conclude on with Gandhi Jayanti on October 02 wit various activities, like free health check up camp, blood donation camp, swachata ahiyan, fruit distribution to the patients of  various hospitals, tree plantation in tune with Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam in various schools, floral tributes to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, launching of Ayushman Bharat in…

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By A O News Service ITANAGAR, Sept 15: Arunachal Pradesh beauty Duyir Ete bagged the 2nd Runner-up position and title of Miss Super Model at the Miss Global World 2024 pageant held in Dubai. Her impactful response on the importance of girls’ education was a key highlight. The grand finale, held in Dubai on September 14, featured 37 contestants from around the globe. But, Ete’s impressive response to a crucial question on girls’ education played a significant role in her success. When asked about the importance of educating girls and…

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KHONSA, Sept 15: The Nocte and Tutsa communities of Tirap district will unite this year for grand celebration of their annual millet harvesting festival Ronghuan with traditional fervor and gaiety to the tune of drums as the atmosphere would rent with melodious folk songs. Inhabitants of more than 40 villages would unite for this event, marking a significant moment as the festival grows from individual village level to collective celebration under newly formed Ronghuan Committee. Preparations are in full swing with youth and elders working hard to get the festival…

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PASIGHAT, Sept 15: Noted author and Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) president  Yeshe Dojee Thongchi  released Méru: Beacon of Light, the first anthology published by APLS East Siang unit (ESAPLS) with eclectic mix of poems, short stories, essays and articles in Adi, Hindi and English by young writers and well known authors, at JNC here on Saturday as chief guest. Thongchi, a Padmashree and Akademy Sahitya Akademi awardee, speaking lauded efforts of ESAPLS led by president Ponung Ering Angu and GS Dr. Ing Perme to promote and nurture young writers…

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