Arunachal Pradesh

November 2, 2026 11:02 AM

Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha arrive at Tawang Monastery for public veneration

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha, brought from the National Museum in New Delhi, were ceremonially received at the historic Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, marking the beginning of a special exposition showcasing India's rich Buddhist heritage. Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu received the holy Piprahwa Relics in the presence of Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Buddhist monks, religious leaders and devotees at Gaden Namgyal Lhatse,...

October 30, 2026 2:36 PM

Holy relics of Lord Buddha to be displayed in Arunachal Pradesh from October 31

The sacred relics of Lord Buddha, preserved at the National Museum in New Delhi, will be displayed for public veneration across three locations in Arunachal Pradesh from October 31 to November 21, 2026. The exposition will cover Tawang, Bomdila and Namsai, offering devotees an opportunity to pay homage to the sacred relics. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will attend the inaugural ceremony at the historic Gaden Namgyal Lhatse (Tawang Monastery) on October 31. The ...

October 30, 2026 12:54 AM

14th International Tourism Mart Inaugurated in Tawang; Shekhawat Highlights North East’s Tourism Potential

The 14th International Tourism Mart (ITM) was inaugurated in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, on Thursday, with Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat highlighting the region’s tourism potential and calling for transforming it into business opportunities and sustainable livelihood for local communities. The three-day event, being held from 29 to 31 October, has brought together 43 international buyers from 22 countries, the highest-ever international buyer participation at I...

October 28, 2026 12:03 PM

Tawang to host International Tourism Mart from October 29-31

Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh will host the 14th International Tourism Mart from October 29 to 31, bringing together domestic and international tourism stakeholders to promote the North East’s tourism potential and strengthen business partnerships. Organised by the Union Ministry of Tourism in association with the Arunachal Pradesh government and other north-eastern states, the three-day event at Hotel Vivanta is expected to draw more than 200 participants, including 43 international buyers fro...

October 22, 2026 5:21 PM

Arunachal Governor stresses need to strengthen biodiversity conservation

Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Thursday stressed the need to integrate traditional knowledge with scientific research to strengthen biodiversity conservation in the state. Parnaik made the remark when State Biodiversity Board Chairman Hawa Bagang called on him at Lok Bhavan here, an official communique said. The state's indigenous communities possess generations of wisdom about forests, medicinal plants, wildlife, sacred groves and sustainable resource use, he said. The governor ad...

October 12, 2026 1:03 PM

Arunachal cabinet hails PM Modi’s 25 years in government

The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet on Sunday adopted a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years as head of government. Led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the cabinet also approved recruitment rules for 12 categories of teaching and technical posts in government engineering and polytechnic colleges, alongside clearing crucial measures to strengthen healthcare, food safety, support for women in distress, and address wage disparities under the National Leprosy Elimin...

September 21, 2026 12:46 PM

Rare leafless ‘ghost flower’ orchid discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

Scientists have discovered a rare leafless orchid species, Gastrodia keyiensis, in a remote gorge along the Keyi River in Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor district, officials said on Monday. The elusive orchid, which has neither leaves nor chlorophyll and depends on soil fungi for nutrients, was found at an altitude of around 1,000 metres, with only five flowering individuals recorded during the botanical survey, they said. The new species has been formally described in the international taxo...

September 9, 2026 9:05 PM

Never allow anyone to define the limits of your dreams: Vice President Radhakrishnan tells students in Itanagar

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday visited the Donyi-Polo Mission School for the Hearing, Visually and Intellectually Impaired at Chimpu in Itanagar and interacted with students, teachers and staff, urging specially abled students to dream big and never allow others to define the limits of their aspirations. Addressing the students, V-P Radhakrishnan said every individual is unique and possesses talent, encouraging them to believe in themselves and work hard to achieve their goals....

September 9, 2026 5:09 PM

‘Tribal communities are partners in building India’s future’: Vice President Radhakrishnan at Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday visited Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar, a sacred place of worship and community centre associated with the indigenous Donyi-Polo faith of the Nyishi community and other indigenous groups of Arunachal Pradesh. During his visit, the Vice-President offered prayers at the prayer hall and was briefed on the Nyishi indigenous faith, its beliefs and prayer practices, as well as the Yerko indigenous Gurukul system, traditional knowledge and medicinal practices,...

September 9, 2026 11:59 PM

‘Rashtra Pratham’ and ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’ must guide legislative work: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday addressed a special session of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, calling upon legislators to uphold the highest traditions of democracy and make public service and the development of the state and the nation the guiding principles of their legislative work. On his arrival at the Assembly premises, V-P Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr B. R. Ambedkar before receiving a ceremonial Guard of Honour. H...