More Women Than Men Voting in Arunachal Pradesh
In Arunachal Pradesh, more women than men are casting their votes in India’s 15th general election. The Business Standard reports that: According to Papum Pare District Election Officer, Bidol Tayeng, out of a total 8,379 votes cast in 36 polling stations at Sagalee, 4,040 were by males and 4,379 by females. The election officials here said this pattern had been reflected in other segments also, but could not provide the statistics. Bear in mind that according to the 2001 census, the State's ratio is 901 females per 1000 males. In separate news, The Times of India reports that the BJP is demanding a repoll ...
News
Launch of Website for Arunachal Pradesh Doctors’ Association
The Arunachal Pradesh Doctors’ Association (APDA) has just launched its own website at APDA.org.in. The website does a good job of highlighting the APDA’s... Read more »
Tourism
Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary
The West Kameng District in Arunachal Pradesh state in India has a haven for bird watchers and avian lovers. Named the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, this protected... Read more »
Background
Arunachal Pradesh Economy
By and large, the economy of the state of Arunachal Pradesh is dependent on agriculture. More than half of the state’s one million plus population is engaged... Read more »
Locations
Bomdila
Elevated at a height of about 2,217 meters above sea level, the town of Bomdila is the headquarters of the district of West Kameng, in Arunachal Pradesh. It is small,... Read more »