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Which online edition of local paper would throw you with latest content at 3 in the morning?

So you’ve 3 online versions of local newspaper to dig into to quench your appetite on latest happening of the state. T-H-R-E-E ? Yes, you’ve heard me right. For those who didn’t know, Arunachal Front has finally gone live with their .org domain quite recently.

Have you ever wondered which of these sites would present you with latest content if you happen to bump into their site, say at 3.00 am in the morning? Any guesses?

Well, it could be any or all of the online edition of The Arunachal TimesEcho of Arunachal and Arunachal Front.

But, on the first day of Year 2010, when I visited these sites at around 2.30 am in the morning, I only found Echo of Arunachal updated with its days content, beating the two. Great going EoA. Below are the screen shots.

Echo of ArunachalArunachal TimesAFront

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By the time I ran this post, The Arunachal Times has also updated. So cheers. :)

And yes, A Very Happy New Year to you all from team Arunachal Diary.

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Thank You

Indibloggies-2008 results are out. Unfortunately, Arunachal Diary could not make it to the winning lists.

So, am I disappointed?

On the contrary, I’m not. In fact, I’m overwhelmed. Being a blog focusing on a niche subject of Arunachal Pradesh and having very limited reach, I was not expecting that much vote (see the result stats here) and considering the other widely read blogs to which it was pitted against, I was expecting Arunachal Diary to be in the bottom in category to which it was nominated for. But you’ve proved me wrong. Thank you guys for taking out your valuable time to vote for Arunachal Diary.

Also congratulation to all the wonderful blogs that has won the award in the categories to which their blog was nominated.

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Vote for Arunachal Diary

Your very own Arunachal Diary has been nominated for the IndiBloggies Award-2008 under Best Group Indiblog Category along with ThinkChange India, India PR Blog, Indian Muslims and Mutiny.

The voting has begun and will continue till 10th of December, 2009. So why wait, head over to the voting page and vote for Arunachal Diary to make your very own Arunachal Diary a winner in the “Best Group Indiblog” Category.

You can vote for Arunachal Diary here.

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Pangsau Pass Winter Festival 2010: Magic Continues

by Tom Simai

Pangsau Pass Winter Festival LogoIn 2007, a simple idea of then Legislative Speaker, Setong Sena resurrected the ebbed period of the bucolic tribes, which was lost somewhere in search of contemporary comforts. Thankfully, three years later, the petite perception now offers international exposure to not one tribe but most of the tribes of Arunachal, including the neighboring nation, Myanmar. Traditions has altered Arunachal, changed the modern mindsets of Changlang District. It has also modified a sweet sleepy town like Nampong and its neighborhoods into global village or tourism hub, integrating the distinct tribes and cultures that once drifted due to religious differences. It’s admirable that the sincere efforts of Tangsa community has coalesced the countless tribes of Arunachal to script together, the triumphs of tribal legacy. Interestingly, this mammoth fair has been able to flatten the many fallacious myths that persisted prior to its origination which was hampering the harmonious subsistence and socio-cultural growth of the tranquil state.

It’s an enchanting voyage to the distant land. An adventurous journey to the hidden terrain. The mystic soil ofPangsau Pass Winter Festival

Tangsas, they are one of the major tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, inhabiting in most part of Changlang districts. An unforgettable occasion is unfolding, offering the pleasure to blend the New Year with ethnic amusements. An enriching experiences of Arunachal Cultures and Cuisines. The Pangsau Pass Winter Festival 2010 is the gateway to the shrouded paradise – Arunachal Pradesh

As the odyssey of discovery penetrates the heart of the ethnic extravaganza, events spontaneously begin to weave unforgettable memories. The rustic lanes, the endless greeneries, the dense foliage obscuring the motor tracks, the plummeting rivulets near the historic Stillwell Road, the birds diving through the tree canopies and the insects in the forest floor makes the visit worthwhile.

During the three-day extravaganza from January 20 to 22nd 2010, survive the heady thrill of the folk songs and dances, fashion shows, the ethnic food fiesta, traditional sports, the Pangsau Pass expedition, sightseeing, eco-trekking, boating on the Rima & Namchik river, Burmese culture, as well as visits to the World War-II Cemetery, the Border bazaar, The Lake of No Return & The Hell Gate etc.

“Secy. Tourism informed that cultural troupes from other parts of the North East will participate in the festival, adding that she will also invite cultural troupes from North India to give a boost to cultural understanding with other parts of country.”

For more details on this festival visit Amazing Arunachal or Contact:

Director Tourism
Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar.
0360-2214745
audeshsingh1408@yahoo.com

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jairampur
91-3800-222216,
91-9436835266;
Fax – 03800-223000

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