Posts Tagged ‘arunachal pradesh’

All Northeastern State Capitals to be Linked to Major Rail, Road and Air Routes

5, Feb 2011

The Government of India has now envisioned the linking of the capitals of the eight North Eastern states to main lines on all three transport systems: rail, road and air. The Ministry for Development of North East Region (DoNER) today released details and status of the various projects being undertaken in this regard. While all [...]

Traditional Warfare and a Retired General Come Together at the Reh Festival in Roing

1, Feb 2011

The Reh Festival, celebrated by the Idu Mishmi community in Arunachal Pradesh, is held each year from February 1-3. The timing is just right to head down to Dibang Valley during the festival and experience nature’s beauty and this colourful festival. Reh festival this year is being supported by Tourism Department, Govt of Arunachal and [...]

Rivers for Life: Global Grassroots Movements Against Big Dams Unite in Mexico

5, Nov 2010

It’s hot sunny afternoon and the weather is dry in this far rugged country side. A truck stops by the bar and a man with a hat and a big moustache comes out of the vehicle. This is ‘Mexico’ that comes to my mind. I had the good fortune of visiting this country as I [...]

Green Lens Feature: Budding Ace Shooter from Arunachal

5, Nov 2010

Notes: This image was taken from the West Kameng District in Arunachal Pradesh. The boy could shoot a moving rat from a distance of 10 meters with a locally made bow and arrow. This image was the first prize winner for the National Photo Competition on “Sustainable Development: A Youth Perspective” organised by the South [...]

Agitation Against Big Dam Construction Intensifies Within Assam

25, Oct 2010

The issue of big dam construction in the Northeast, which has been at the center stage in Arunachal Pradesh, is now steadily gaining momentum in the state of Assam as well. The situation has reached such a stage that the deliberations in the coming days may well decide the fate of the ruling Congress party [...]

Mega Dams the Same As Time Bombs, in the Seismically Active Northeast Region

21, Oct 2010

Recent studies in the last two decades, and micro-earthquake surveys in the Shillong Plateau and adjoining areas have revealed a high level of seismicity, indicating that the Plateau is under compressional stress. What is worrisome is that several scientists have been suggesting that northeast India is now due for a large earthquake.

‘Wild Meat Trail’ , A Film on Hunting in Northeast India Wins Green Oscar

16, Oct 2010

Northeast India are pretty much the ‘Green Lungs of India’ and the region is one of the seven original biodiversity hotspots in the world. Blessed with rich natural resources and home to around 225 tribes, the region has remained enchanting and unexplored. Lack of awareness and illiteracy has handicapped many people living in these remote [...]

‘Slow’ Death of the Rapidly Diminishing Traditional Systems in Northeast

16, Oct 2010

I look at my little nephew and his friends and wonder if he would ever know about his culture or hear all the so many stories which have in them so much of mysticism attached. And in case he ever wanted to know, would there be anyone who would be there to justify his questions and fulfill his curiosity?

Dam the River, Damn the People in India’s Northeastern State of Arunachal Pradesh

3, Oct 2010

Tucked away in the northeastern most part of India, with snow capped Himalayas in the north and the plains of Brahamaputra river valley in the south is the diversity rich state of Arunachal Pradesh. But for its geographic location and other political factors, the state would have been an ideal eco-tourism destination and an ultimate getaway for the rest of [...]


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