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Solung 2026: CM Pema Khandu Joins the Adi Community’s Most Sacred Harvest Celebration

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Every year, when September arrives in Arunachal Pradesh, something quietly magical happens across the hills of East Siang and Upper Siang. The air fills with the rhythm of Ponung songs, families gather in their homesteads, prayers rise toward the sun and moon, and the Adi community marks another Solung — a festival that is as … Read more

Flames Rip Through Gandhi Market in Daporijo, Shops and Homes Reduced to Ash

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Sunday morning started like any other in Daporijo — and then the sky turned black. A massive fire broke out at Gandhi Market in Daporijo, the headquarters of Upper Subansiri district, at around 9 AM on August 30, tearing through several shops and residential structures before fire and emergency personnel could bring it under control. … Read more

Namdapha’s Secret Wings: Rare Dragonfly Spotted for the First Time in Arunachal Pradesh

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It was hiding in plain sight — and nobody even knew what it was at first. A rare Spoon-tailed Duskhawker dragonfly, scientifically known as Gynacantha basiguttata, has been photographed for the very first time in Arunachal Pradesh, at the ecologically rich Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve. The sighting is being hailed as a landmark … Read more

102 Reasons to Celebrate: Arunachal Puts Its Champions in the Spotlight on National Sports Day

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August 29, 2026 wasn’t just another date on the calendar for Arunachal Pradesh — it was the state’s moment to look its athletes in the eye and say, “We see you.” A Stage Built for Champions The main event in Itanagar buzzed with the kind of energy that only sport can produce. Sports and Youth … Read more

She Walked Into an Empty School with No Colleagues — Now India Is Honouring Her

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Forty years is a long time to pour your soul into something. But for Tame Yaku, it wasn’t long enough to be noticed — until now. The headmistress of Government Secondary School, G-Sector, Naharlagun, has been selected as Arunachal Pradesh’s lone recipient of this year’s National Teachers’ Award — one of the most prestigious recognitions … Read more

A Language Fighting to Survive: Adi Agom Kebang Knocks on the Government’s Door

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When a language starts fading, an entire world fades with it. That’s exactly the fear driving the Adi Agom Kebang (AAK) to the doors of Arunachal Pradesh’s government — and this time, it looks like someone finally opened up. A Meeting Long Overdue On August 26, the Directorate of Indigenous Affairs, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, … Read more

19 Children Freed, Three Arrested as Police Bust Child Trafficking Ring Across Arunachal Pradesh

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Nineteen children — some as young as three years old — have been rescued from across Arunachal Pradesh in what police are calling a major crackdown on an organized child trafficking network. The Operation That Shook Multiple Districts It started with a complaint. On August 17, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of Namsai district walked … Read more

Arunachal’s Pura Sumpi Steps Into the Miss Universe India 2026 Spotlight — And CM Pema Khandu Is Cheering Loudest

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Arunachal's Pura Sumpi Steps Into the Miss Universe India 2026 Spotlight — And CM Pema Khandu Is Cheering Loudest

A young woman from one of India’s most mountainous and remote states is about to walk onto one of the country’s biggest beauty pageant stages — and the entire Northeast is watching. Pura Sumpi, who earlier this year was crowned Miss Universe Arunachal Pradesh 2026, is now set to represent her home state at the … Read more

Deomali’s Youth Laced Up and Ran Red — Here’s Why It Matters

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Running has always been more than just a sport. In Deomali, on a quiet Friday morning, it became a statement. Red on the Road, Red in the Mind A 5-km ‘Red Run’ mini marathon hit the streets of Deomali in Tirap district on August 21, turning heads and, hopefully, changing minds. Organised with the singular … Read more

Namsai Is Getting a Planetarium — And It Could Change How Arunachal’s Kids Look at the Night Sky

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--- # Namsai Is Getting a Planetarium — And It Could Change How Arunachal's Kids Look at the Night Sky **For a state where many students still lack access to quality science education, what's coming up in Namsai might just be a game-changer.** Arunachal Pradesh's Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul visited Namsai on Wednesday to inspect the ongoing construction of a Category-II Science Centre and a 10-metre Dome Digital Planetarium — a facility that, when complete, promises to bring the universe a little closer to the young minds of the region. She was joined by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and local MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom, making it clear this isn't just a routine government project — it has political weight and genuine momentum behind it. --- **A Vision Bigger Than the Building** Minister Pul didn't mince words about what this facility means. She said the centre will open new avenues for students and young learners across Arunachal Pradesh to explore science, astronomy, and space exploration — subjects that have, for far too long, been distant luxuries for children in remote northeastern states. When you think about it, most kids here have probably never stood under a dome and watched a simulation of the cosmos. That's exactly what this planetarium will offer. It's not just infrastructure; it's imagination made physical. --- **Pushing the PWD to Pick Up the Pace** The building is currently scheduled for completion by March 2028, but Pul made it clear she wants it done faster. She urged the Public Works Department — the executing agency for the project — to expedite the work without compromising on quality. That's the kind of balancing act that often trips up government projects, and it was encouraging to hear a minister address it head-on rather than simply celebrate a photo-op. Whether the PWD delivers on that push will be the real story to watch in the months ahead. --- **What It Means for Namsai and Beyond** Namsai district has been quietly emerging as one of Arunachal's more forward-looking corners, and this project fits right into that image. A modern science centre doesn't just teach textbook concepts — it sparks questions, builds curiosity, and gives young people a reason to dream bigger. Pul described it as an important addition to the state's educational infrastructure, one that will let students "learn, discover and explore beyond conventional boundaries." Those aren't hollow words when you consider how limited such exposure has been in this part of the country. --- **Stars Above a Growing State** There's something quietly symbolic about a planetarium going up in a land as breathtakingly sky-rich as Arunachal Pradesh. Clear nights, mountain horizons, and now — a digital dome to explain it all. If the project lands on time and lives up to its promise, Namsai could soon be the place where a child from a small village first understands what lies beyond those stars they've been staring at their whole lives. That alone makes it worth watching. --- ## ② ARTICLE TAGS Namsai, Science Centre, Digital Planetarium, Arunachal Pradesh, Dasanglu Pul, Chowna Mein, Chau Zingnu Namchoom, science education, astronomy, space exploration, PWD construction, Namsai MLA, educational infrastructure, Northeast India, Arunachal development, Category-II Planetarium, science technology, youth education, innovation, Abotani TV, Namsai news, Arunachal news, science centre construction, planetarium India, northeast development --- ## ④ SOCIAL MEDIA HASHTAGS #Namsai #ArunachalPradesh #ScienceCentre #DigitalPlanetarium #DasangluPul #ChownaMein #ArunachalNews #NortheastIndia #ScienceEducation #Astronomy #SpaceExploration #YouthEmpowerment #NamsaiNews #AbotaniTV #ArunachalDevelopment #NortheastDevelopment #Planetarium #PWDConstruction #EducationIndia #FutureOfScience

For a state where many students still lack access to quality science education, what’s coming up in Namsai might just be a game-changer. Arunachal Pradesh’s Science and Technology Minister Dasanglu Pul visited Namsai on Wednesday to inspect the ongoing construction of a Category-II Science Centre and a 10-metre Dome Digital Planetarium — a facility that, … Read more

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