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Arunachal: Anglo-Abor War Memorial statue unveiled at Kekar Monying by Dy CM

Itanagar, Aug 31 (UNI) Paying a befitting tribute to the state’s unsung heroes, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday unveiled the 1911–12 Anglo-Abor War memorial statue, commemorating the brave Adi warriors at Kekar Monying, Kebang village in Siang district.
"This memorial commemorates the Battle of Kekar Monying, which played a pivotal role during the Anglo-Abor War 1911–12, where the Adi warriors stood against the British forces. The memorial pays tribute to the Adi martyrs, war heroes, and all those who endured hardships during the war lasting over three months, including the elderly, women, and children," a statement from the Deputy CM’s office said.
At the statue unveiling event, Mein highlighted the efforts of the research team of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), mostly professors, towards uncovering the stories of over 220 Unsung Heroes of Arunachal Pradesh. The focus was on narratives from the Anglo-Khamti, Anglo-Wancho, and Anglo-Abo Wars.

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Special arrangements for voters & polling personnel to combat heat wave condition: ECI

06 May 2024 | 11:31 AM

Kolkata, May 6 (UNI) Ahead of the third phase of polling in West Bengal's four Lok Sabha seats, the Election Commission of India has directed the polling authorities to ensure a special arrangement for
comfort of voters so that the current heat wave cannot deter the electorate from casting votes, especially for elders, women, and PWD (Visual impairment; speech and hearing disability) at the polling stations.

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SRINAGAR, MAY 6 (UNI):- Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari along with party candidate for Parliamentary election -2024 Ashraf Mir during a roadshow at downtown in Srinagar on Monday.UNI PHOTO-18U

BERHAMPUR, MAY 6 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha polls in Berhampur, Odisha on Monday. UNI PHOTO-17U

BERHAMPUR, MAY 6 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public meeting ahead of Lok Sabha polls in Berhampur, Odisha on Monday. UNI PHOTO-16U

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GAURELLA, MAY 6 (UNI):-Polling officials with election material leaving for their respective booths on the eve of the Third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, at Jashpur Chhattisgarh on Monday. UNI PHOTO-12U

GAURELLA, MAY 6 (UNI):-Polling officials with election material at a distribution centre before leaving for their respective booths on the eve of the Third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, at Jashpur Chhattisgarh on Monday. UNI PHOTO-10U

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GAURELLA, MAY 6 (UNI):-Polling officials with election material at a distribution centre before leaving for their respective booths on the eve of the Third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, at Jashpur Chhattisgarh on Monday. UNI PHOTO-8U

GAURELLA, MAY 6 (UNI):-Polling officials with election material at a distribution centre before leaving for their respective booths on the eve of the Third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, at Jashpur Chhattisgarh on Monday. UNI PHOTO-9U

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JASHPUR, MAY 6 (UNI):-Polling officials with election material at a distribution centre before leaving for their respective booths on the eve of the Third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, at Jashpur Chhattisgarh on Monday. UNI PHOTO-7U

JASHPUR, MAY 6 (UNI):-Polling officials with election material at a distribution centre before leaving for their respective booths on the eve of the Third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, at Jashpur Chhattisgarh on Monday. UNI PHOTO-6U

JASHPUR, MAY 6 (UNI):-Polling officials with election material at a distribution centre before leaving for their respective booths on the eve of the Third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, at Jashpur Chhattisgarh on Monday. UNI PHOTO-5U