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In a proactive move to safeguard local rivers from pollution during the Durga Puja festival, the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) has constructed a large artificial pond at Nyokum Ground in Jullang, near the capital city. This designated immersion site for idols aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative for the ritual, promoting both cultural practices […]
Hundreds of participants took to the streets of Itanagar on Wednesday for a mini marathon themed ‘Run for Clean Itanagar.’ This event, part of the statewide ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign, commenced at the Itanagar Municipal Corporation office and concluded at Indira Gandhi Park. The marathon served as a powerful call to action for cleanliness and […]
In a decisive move to enhance public health, the Deputy Commissioner of Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, has implemented a stringent executive order aimed at improving hygiene standards in meat shops throughout the capital. Dated September 24, this initiative addresses serious concerns regarding meat vendors operating in unsanitary conditions, which have been linked to the potential spread […]
Local authorities in the Itanagar Capital Region have announced the cancellation of the Gau Dhwaj Yatra (Cow Honour Movement), originally planned for September 27, 2024. The decision comes after organizers, led by religious leader Jagadguru Shankaracharya, failed to obtain the necessary No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Police Department and lacked permission from the district […]
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh — Charpo Taffo Sonam, a leading student activist, has publicly criticized the state government’s decision to transfer the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme back to the Social Justice, Empowerment, and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) Department. The scheme, which was originally managed by SJETA, had been reassigned to the Department of Education following allegations of mismanagement […]
Itanagar, August 31, 2024 — A critical meeting was held today at IG Park to discuss the implementation of the Itanagar Master Plan 2031 and the enforcement of the Arunachal Pradesh Building Bye-Laws 2010/19. Convened by Deputy Commissioner Talo Potom, the session brought together key stakeholders including Heads of Departments, administrative officers, market welfare representatives, […]
Itanagar, August 19, 2024 — Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has utilized the 11th Li-Ning Dorjee Khandu Memorial State Badminton Championship to deliver a potent anti-drug message. On August 19, Khandu took to the microblogging site X, promoting the event with the slogan: “NO TO DRUGS, YES TO BADMINTON.” The championship, a prominent sporting […]
Itanagar, August 16, 2024 — In response to a directive from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) New Delhi, the Ramakrishna Mission Hospital in Itanagar will suspend its outpatient department (OPD) services and elective surgeries for 24 hours. This suspension aligns with a nationwide protest initiated by the IMA Arunachal Pradesh State Branch. The shutdown will […]
Itanagar, August 16, 2024 — In a strong response to the recent brutal rape and murder of a resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Arunachal Pradesh Branch has called for a 24-hour shutdown of all routine medical services across the state. The protest will commence at 6 […]
Itanagar, August 10, 2024 — The Adiland & Upright People’s Organization (AUPO) has come out in strong support of Vijay Taram, General Secretary of the Adi Baané Kébang (ABK) and State Information Commissioner, amid growing calls for his removal. The organization has condemned recent actions against Taram, describing them as baseless and harmful to local […]