ULFA-I cadre lay down arms & ammunition | When AFSPA will be lifted from NE?

By A O News Service ITANAGAR Oct 15: A Myanmar-trained hardcore cadre of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I) surrendered before the Assam Rifles and local police at Nampong in  in Changlang district on Wednesday last, making a significant in the fight against insurgency in the region. The ultra, identified as Kaushik Gohain @ Dhananjay Sonowal Gohain @ Bokul Asom had recently escaped from the ULFA (I) camp in Myanmar’s Arakan region and made a gruesome journey back to India through treacherous terrain, PHQ sources told this daily on Tuesday. According to…

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Reduction in malaria cases in Arunachal laudable: ASRD

14 of total 25 districts malaria free: SPO NAHARLAGUN, Oct 15: A three-day state review meeting on vector-borne diseases, organized by National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) and Arunachal Pradesh State Health Society begun here on Tuesday. The meeting focused on evaluating various efforts to eliminate malaria and reviewed progress in combating vector-borne diseases. Commending remarkable reduction in malaria cases across the state due to dedicated efforts of health officials and field staff, Shillong-Guwahati based Union additional senior regional director (ASRD) Dr. Juliana Lyngwa, in her presidential address,…

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Kudos to Arunachal daughter!

By A O News Service ITANAGAR, Oct 15:  Arunachal Pradesh new Femina Miss India-2024 Tadu Lunia, taking part in Femina Miss India finale at Mumbai, has won sub-title of NIF Global Miss Talented. Miss Arunachal 2024 Lunia, undoubtedly a dashing diva, needs congratulations to boost up her morale not only for winning more sub-titles, but who knows she could the one to be crowned at the end!

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Blooming culture blossoming ties | CM to inaugurate KCHM on Oct 23

NYUKMADUNG, Oct 15: Kameng Culture and Heritage Museum (KCHM), near Dirang in West Kameng, is ready to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pema Khandu in presence of Union MoS for Rural Development, Kamlesh Paswan and Gajraj Corps general officer commanding Lt Gen Gambhir Singh on October 23. It would serve as a cultural beacon of peace, security and commitment to nation building through community integration. Arunachal Pradesh, the “Land of Dawn Lit Mountains”, has a deep-rooted connection to Indian civilization as mentioned in Kalika Purana and Mahabharat. It is replete…

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Traditional mask-making workshop ends

SHERGAON, Oct 15: A three-day 2nd edition of traditional mask-making workshop, organized by wildlife researcher Tripti Shukla as part of her Vanwasi Aadiwasi initiative to revive indigenous crafts and conducted in collaboration with local NGO Garung Thuk with support of Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and Royal Enfield, concluded at Garung Thuk Community Library here on Tuesday. . The event attracted participants from nearby villages of Jigaon, Morshing and Shergaon, who were eager to learn the art of traditional wood mask-making and preserve their cultural heritage. Resource person Pema Tashi…

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Sahani signs with TCC for England’s Cornwall Cricket Premier League-2025 

2nd NCC cricketer goes global By Sandeep Thakur NIRJULI, Oct 15: Prominent cricketer Akhilesh Sahani, who has represented the state in various domestic competitions, has signed with Truro Cricket Club (TCC) for Cornwall Cricket Premier League 2025 in England. Sahani, who is a permanent player of Nirjuli Cricket Club (NCC), one of the top clubs in Arunachal Pradesh, has been a consistent performer for the state. His selection for TCC marks a significant step forward in his cricketing career and is a proud moment for the entire state. Delighted on…

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ICC announces Arunachal Test Championship

ITANAGAR, Oct 15: Itanagar Cricket Club (ICC) on Tuesday announced to launch Arunachal Test Championship 2024-25 to offer a platform for players who have not had the opportunity to represent the state team. ICC led by President and former Arunachal Pradesh captain Suraj Tayam, the championship would feature state’s three renowned clubs, namely Cricket Academy of Pathans (CAPs), Caden Cricket Club (CCC) and host ICC. The tournament will consist of three matches -first match between ICC and CCC scheduled for October 16-17, followed by ICC Vs CAPs on October 19-20…

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DPGC holds ethno-cultural heritage walk

AALO, Oct 15: Kamki-based Donyi-Polo Government College (DPGC) history department conducted an ethno-cultural heritage walk, themed ‘Tribal Trail: Exploring Ethno-Cultural Heritage and Tourism’, here on Tuesday to foster a deeper understanding of local ethno-cultural heritage, promote the vibrant culinary heritage among  students and spread awareness on sustainable tourism through community engagement and interaction. Total 77 B.A. I and III semesters students, guided by faculty members Geyir Angu, Duli Ete, Jumbi Kato Lobom and  Millo Hakhe, took part in the 90-minute walks  from Gumin Kiin, where students were enthralled by folklore…

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CM mourns ZPC’s death

ITANAGAR, Oct 15: Chief Minister Pema Khandu has deeply mourned the demise of Jambey Tsering, former ZPM and senior public leader of Lhou village in Tawang district. “Deeply saddened by passing away of former ZPM  and senior leader Jambey Tsering Ji from Lhou village. He was a towering figure in Mukto Assembly constituency, whose contributions will always be remembered,” Khandu said in a condolence message and prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul. (PRO)

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Journalists’ unions flay alleged attack on Pasighat scribe, seek legal action

From Our Correspondent PASIGHAT, Oct 15: The Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ), Arunachal Press Club (APC) and Pasighat Press Club (PPC) have condemned the alleged harassment and attempted assault of Pasighat’s Hills News reporter Toram Melong. The apex media bodies referenced the FIR filed by the reporter in Pasighat Police station on Monday alleging that he was verbally abused along with his wife while they were purchasing a birthday gift at Medical Chariali. In the FIR, Melong said that “while we were at the shop, one of the…

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