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Itanagar

Administration
Native ameItanagar
Typecapital
StateArunachal Pradesh
DistrictPapum Pare
Geography
Altitude440 m
Demography
Total Population34970 (2001)
Other information
Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)

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Itanagar ( ) is the capital of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Itanagar is situated at the foothills of Himalayas. It comes administratively under Papum Pare district.

As a capital city, Itanagar is well connected with the rest of the country by road and air communications. There is a helicopter service between Guwahati and Naharlagun (Itanagar). Buses are available from Guwahati. The nearest railway station is Harmoti in Assam.

Interesting places around are historical fort called Ita-fort which dates back to the 15th century (after which the city is named), legendary Ganga Lake or Gyakar Sinyi and the new Buddhist temple known as Buddha Vihar consecrated by the Dalai Lama. As of today, Itanagar has two churches.

Important economic activities include farming and agriculture.

Regarding institutions Arunachal Pradesh has got one of the finest and premier engineering and management institute named NERIST(North Eastern Regional Institute of Science And Technology) which was founded by ex president Gyani Zail Singh.

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While coming to Itanagar from Guwahati we crossed this Brahmaputra Riiver . This bridge is quite long and driving on this bridge was quite enjoyable.
1.83 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Sree Ayyappa Puja, Makaravilakk Ghoshayathra - Hindu Religious procession at Itanagar.
2.63 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Its 24 hours since Arunachal CM Dorjee Khandu's helicopter went missing. He was on his way from Tawang to Itanagar. Air Force has halted rescue ops due to heavy rainfall in Tawang and Itanagar.
2.52 min. | 0 user rating		 Deceased Arunachal CM Dorjee Khandu's body brought to Itanagar, thousands mourn death of their Chief Minister.
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Losar means NEW YEAR . This is one of the main festivals of Monpas (tribe) of Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh .On 28 February 2010 this festival was celebrated at Siddharth Vihar Monastery in Itanagar . Many dances were performed in eye catching costumes and traditional caps of all shapes made from Yak hair.Dances were accompanied by very soothing music.
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3.35 min. | 5.0 user rating		 'Mithun' (Bos Frontails) exists both in wild and semi-domesticated form. Although it is also found in Nagaland and in other states of North East in small number, Mithun is especially seen as an important animal of Arunachal Pradesh. The reason is, unlike other states, this animal has religious significance and intimate relation with socio-cultural life of the people in Arunachal Pradesh. In addition to social and traditional values, the economic values of mithun is also very high. The cost of mithun at present, ranges from Rs 25000� 40000 per head. This, despite the fact that Mithuns are physically weak animal and are not fit for draught purpose. Adult female mithun can produce 1-1.5 litres of milk in a day and therefore cannot be considered for milch purpose. A Mithun usually has alife span of 25-30 years To generate awareness about the Mithun and the threat of extinction that it is facing, a two-day festival called 'Bos Frontalis' Festival 2010 was organised in Itanagar in the month of May by the Mascot Network Society and the Centre for Cultural Research and Documentation (CCRD). The event tried to generate awareness about the Mithun, its cultural significance, conservation as well as its importance as a folk icon. Indian Council of Agricultural Research or ICAR also has a special National Reearch Centre on Mithun (NRCM) in Nagaland's Medziphema. Here studies are on to find new facts about mithun husbandary, including safe rearing, enhancing the quality of meat and <b>...</b>
3.92 min. | 5.0 user rating		 ON 5 .4.2010 MOPIN festival was celebrated in ITANAGAR . Mopin means NEW YEAR . Mopin is the main festival of Aloo district of Arunachal Pradesh. People wear white as it symbolises PURITY.
2.72 min. | 5.0 user rating		 During Mopin Festival Mopin nite was also organised on 7 april 2010 at Itanagar Mopin ground. Various dances were performed by children,Mopin cultural committee members,young boys and girls. Popir dance as well as modern dance were performed.
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VC sent lewd messages to faculty member: Panel - Indian Express Tweet this news
Indian Express--Prof Belliappa was appointed the first VC of the Rajiv Gandhi University in -Itanagar-, Arunachal Pradesh, in May 2007 after it was granted Central University ... - Date : Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:32:08 GMT+00:00
IFWJ urges Itanagar to act promptly - Assam Times Tweet this news
Assam Times--The Indian Federation of Working Journalists has condemned the attacks on journalists in Arunachal Pradesh and urged the Dorji Khandu government at -Itanagar- ... - Date : Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:58:53 GMT+00:00
Itanagar hit by students strike - Hindustan Times Tweet this news
Hindustan Times--PTI Life came to a standstill in the twin cities of -Itanagar- and Nahrlagun on Tuesday following a dawn-to-dusk band called by the Arunachal Law Students' ... - Date : Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:45:58 GMT+00:00
Arunachal girl selected for National Bravery Award - IBNLive.com Tweet this news
IBNLive.com--PTI -Itanagar-: Arunachalee girl Ipi Basar has been selected as one of the awardees at the National Bravery Award which will be presented by the Prime ... - Date : Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:55:00 GMT+00:00
Naga NERIST Alumni Association mourns - MorungExpress Tweet this news
MorungExpress---...- (NNSU) and NERIST Christian Fellowship (NCF) at North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli, -Itanagar-, Arunachal Pradesh. ... - Date : Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:01:10 GMT+00:00
Arunachal Pradesh receives first snowfall of the season - Daily News & Analysis Tweet this news
Daily News & Analysis--Place: -Itanagar- | Agency: PTI The season's first snowfall in Arunachal Pradesh occurred at the picturesque Tawang town situated at 14000 feet above sea ... - Date : Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:31:14 GMT+00:00
Central team from the Ministry of Agriculture visits Arunachal Pradesh - Orissadiary.com Tweet this news
Orissadiary.com--Sri T.Kacho, MLA, -Itanagar- Constituency, Sri B Felix, MLA, Nyapin & Sri N.Pinch,Ex-MLA for furtherance of Fisheries activities specially the far flung areas ... - Date : Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:31:16 GMT+00:00
Three NDFB militants arrested - MSN India Tweet this news
MSN India---Itanagar-, Dec 22 (PTI) Three hardcore NDFB militants, suspected to be involved in the murder of eight Arunachal Pradesh government employees, ... - Date : Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:15:08 GMT+00:00
Deadlock ends over power project in Arunachal - IBNLive.com Tweet this news
IBNLive.com--PTI | 01:09 PM,Sep 08,2010 -Itanagar-, Sep 08 (PTI) The deadlock over construction of Lower Siang hydro electric project at Pangging in East Siang district in ... - Date : Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:03:41 GMT+00:00
Operations launched in Assam-Arunachal border - Oneindia Tweet this news
Oneindia--Saraipung (-Itanagar-), Aug 23: Following the tensions in the border of Assam-Arunachal days back, security forces from both the states launched a joint ... - Date : Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:53:50 GMT+00:00

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