February is here
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The previous month was marked by good and not so good news. The good news included the sanction to open seven new...
Election emergency
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Free and fair elections are the fundamental pillar of any vibrant democracy. Being the world's most populous nation and the world's largest...
New Year resolutions
Generally, year-endings are festive seasons marked by various joyful occasions, and ending with parties and picnics to usher in another new year. Most people...
Arunachal shining!
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Arunachal Pradesh has witnessed massive transformation in the last few years. Many critical milestones have been accomplished in Arunachal, especially in infrastructure,...
Real independence
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India is planning to celebrate its 73rd Independence Day this 15 August. Independence Day marks the Indian republic emerging as an independent...
Donation state
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India and Arunachal Pradesh have numerous organisations, associations and unions. Many of these organisations are doing good work for the society in...
Budgetonomics 2022
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Recently, Rs 645-crore deficit Arunachal budget was presented. The projected total receipts are Rs 26,111 crores. The state share of central taxes...
Heroes of 1962 war in Arunachal: Jemadar Jatan Singh Gusain
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Many Arunachalee old-timers recall the 1962 Sino-India conflict with fear and anger. The Chinese forces entered deep into Arunachal Pradesh along many...
Strategic lessons of Ukraine-Russia war
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India has fought wars with China and Pakistan, and has frequent skirmishes and violent conflicts with both nations. Arunachal Pradesh is a...
Polluting our rivers
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Like Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh was formed initially with five districts... all named after rivers - the Kameng, Subansiri, Siang, Lohit and Tirap....
One Arunachal and Paras
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Recent regional news and social media have been dominated by a YouTuber/online gamer named Paras and his distasteful tweet about Arunachal. The...
Heroes of 1962 war in Arunachal: Colonel Surinder Nath Tandon
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Many Arunachali old-timers recall the 1962 Indo-Chinese conflict with fear and anger. The Chinese forces entered deep into Arunachal Pradesh along many...
Hello, 2020!
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Yet another New Year and new decade arrived with the sun's rays over Dong in Arunachal Pradesh ushering in 2020.
There were many...
What’s in a name?
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Most common names of Northeast India are 'uncommon' to mainland India. Names like Chekrovolu Swuro, Shurhozelie Liezietsu, Sniawbahlang, Huidrom Taibangsatba Meitei, Mylliemnpdah,...
Lucky Arunachalis
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Many Arunachalis consider themselves extremely lucky. That is why many Arunachalis love to indulge heavily in lotteries, housies and dice/card games.
In our...
Covid-19: Hopeful theories
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The Covid-19 pandemic infection the world over has crossed the one million mark and is causing panic across the world. Many cities...
Aftermath of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks
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Fourteen years back, on 26 November, 2008, 10 terrorists of Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out pre-planned, coordinated attacks on eight major...
Time to dam the Siang?
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Every year, the rampaging Siang river devastates large areas of prime, fertile land in many areas of East Siang, Siang and Upper...
Urban migration, a growing concern
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Arunachal is witnessing increased migration by villagers to the Capital region, district HQs and major towns. In fact many villages near towns...
Global warming and climate change
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July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded. The last decade has been the hottest decade ever recorded. Seven hottest years in...