SANGRAM, 31 May: Nyobia in Sangram block in Kurung Kumey district has been declared a tobacco-free village under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP). The declaration was made on the occasion of the World No Tobacco Day, observed at the Nyobia general ground on 31 May, NTCP State Programme Officer Dr Kaya Lapung said in
SANGRAM, 31 May: Nyobia in Sangram block in Kurung Kumey district has been declared a tobacco-free village under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP).
The declaration was made on the occasion of the World No Tobacco Day, observed at the Nyobia general ground on 31 May, NTCP State Programme Officer Dr Kaya Lapung said in a release.
ITANAGAR, 5 Jun: The World Environment Day (WED) was celebrated across the state on Friday. In Lower Subansiri district, over 5,000 saplings were planted across five forest ranges by the Forest Department to mark the WED. Deputy Commissioner Oli Perme commended the initiative and praised the department’s officials and local communities for stepping up to
29 May 2026Every year, the World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May across the globe to create awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption. In India, where millions of people are directly or indirectly affected by tobacco addiction, the significance of this day is immense. The World No
ITANAGAR, 27 Jan: The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm across the state on 26 January. In Tawang, the national flag was unfurled by Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo, who emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and harmony in the district and sought wholehearted cooperation from citizens for the development of education.
BOMDILA, 4 Feb: A cancer awareness programme was organised by My Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) at Modern School here in West Kameng district on Wednesday to mark World Cancer Day. District surveillance officer (IDSP) Dr. S.K Thongon highlighted the various types of cancer, their causes, preventive measures, and the importance of early detection.
BOMDILA, 3 Feb: Amid ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace across towns, cities and the state in general, Painaktang village in Kalaktang subdivision of West Kameng district was conferred the ‘drug-free village’ award this Republic Day. Local MLA Tseten Chombay congratulated the residents and said, “This achievement is a collective milestone. That
NAHARLAGUN, 14 May: One of the most iconic figures of the state and president of the Arunachal Indigenous Tribes Forum (AITF), Dr Bengia Tolum, passed away on Thursday evening at the TRIHMS here. He had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment at the hospital. Born in 1956 in Chulyu village in present-day
