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19 May 2026 · 2 min read

Parliamentary panel summons NTA chief

NEW DELHI, 18 May: A parliamentary panel has decided to review the implementation of reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) as well as the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case and has summoned NTA Chairperson Pradeep…

19 May 2026 · 1 min read

Mithi, Apum ask depts, banks to ensure early loan disbursement

ROING, 18 May: MLAs Mutchu Mithi and Puinnyo Apum advised the departments concerned and banks to work together to ensure early disbursement of loans under the Atmanirbhar scheme to benefit the beneficiaries. Both the…

Mithi, Apum ask depts, banks to ensure early loan disbursement
19 May 2026 · 1 min read

Etor festival celebration concludes

Correspondent PASIGHAT, 18 May: Adi communities dwelling in different villages of the Siang belt celebrated Etor festival in their respective villages. The festivities concluded on Sunday night. The celebration in Ayeng…

Etor festival celebration concludes
19 May 2026 · 1 min read

CJI seeks virtual hearings in HC

NEW DELHI, 18 May: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Monday that he has requested the chief justices of all the high courts to conduct hearings online on Mondays and Fridays for the time being to reduce…

19 May 2026 · 1 min read

ABAK (Apex) launches ‘Banné Nog-ying’

PASIGHAT, 18 May: In a significant step towards preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Adi community, the Adi Ba:né Ané Kébang (Apex) launched Banné Nog-ying, a beautifully crafted bead recreation of…

19 May 2026 · 1 min read

Modi govt lacks foresight, did not foresee price rise: Cong

NEW DELHI, 18 May: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the government of lacking foresight and keeping the state of the economy hidden from the people before Assembly elections. His remarks came…

19 May 2026 · 3 min read

The cost of compliance: Language policy in Arunachal

[ Badak Yomgam ] The educational landscape of Arunachal Pradesh is currently navigating a rapid, complex transition. As academic institutions across the state race to align themselves with the standardised mandates of…

19 May 2026 · 1 min read

Adventure & leadership training prog begins

BOMDILA, 18 May: A five-day adventure and leadership training programme, themed ‘Peak Potential’, began in Wanghoo village in West Kameng district on Monday to nurture leadership qualities and discipline, inculcate the…

Adventure & leadership training prog begins
19 May 2026 · 1 min read

HDMT: Results of Day

AALO, 18 May: Shi-Yomi trounced Pakke-Kessang 10-0 in a league match in the girls’ football in the 9th State-level U-16 Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy (HDMT) here in West Siang district on Monday. A total of eight…

HDMT: Results of Day
19 May 2026 · 2 min read

18th Edition of Edufair begins

ITANAGAR, 18 May: The 18th edition of Edufair begins here today bringing together some of the leading universities and educational institutions from across India under one roof. The two-day education fair, organized by…

19 May 2026 · 8 min read

Why the Siang is more than water

[ Dr ML Gaur ] A few days ago, I found myself standing quietly on the bank of the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh. It was not a formal moment; no microphones, no presentations, no structured discussions – just…

19 May 2026 · 1 min read

Virtual trg on SIR for DEOs and EROs held

ITANAGAR, 18 May: A virtual training session on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was conducted by the state’s chief electoral officer (CEO) with all the district election officers (DEOs) and electoral registration…

19 May 2026 · 22 min read

An appeal for police reformation in Arunachal

[ Gedak Taipodia ] Introduction: The imperative for institutional metamorphosis The architecture of law enforcement in the Republic of India is fundamentally a state subject, as enshrined within the 7th Schedule of the…

19 May 2026 · 1 min read

Get to talk

The ASTBAC (Arunachal Scheduled Tribes Bachao Andolan Committee) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government to address its demands, including a foolproof Inner Line Permit (ILP) checking mechanism, to…

19 May 2026 · 2 min read

Unwarranted delay in assistant professor recruitment process

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards the prolonged delay in the publication of the shortlisted candidates’ list for assistant professor interviews in various departments under the…

19 May 2026 · 3 min read

Is the ST Bachao Andolan on the right track?

Editor, Of late an organisation called ST Bachao Andolan has been active and seems to be our protagonist and saviour, though it is unclear whose brainchild this movement originally was. I am not getting into the merits…

19 May 2026 · 1 min read

Delay in notification of shortlisted candidates

Editor, I wish to express concern over the delay in the notification of the shortlisted candidates and interview date for the assistant professor examination 2026 conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service…

18 May 2026 · 2 min read

ASTBAC serves week’s ultimatum over demands, threatens 72-hour statewide bandh

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 17 May: The Arunachal Schedule Tribes Bachao Andolan Committee (ASTBAC) on Sunday served seven days’ ultimatum to the state government to address its demands, failing which, it said, it would be…

ASTBAC serves week’s ultimatum over demands, threatens 72-hour statewide bandh
18 May 2026 · 1 min read

Murder accused arrested within a day

[Prem Chetry] BOMDILA, 17 May: The West Kameng police arrested a murder accused within 24 hours of the incident from Chariduar area in Assam on Saturday. According to the police, an FIR was lodged at the Thrizino police…

Murder accused arrested within a day
18 May 2026 · 2 min read

DoNER ministry explores fusion of NE’s eri silk with kota doria to create premium fabric

KOTA, 17 May: In a significant step towards fostering economic linkages between the Northeastern region (NER) and Rajasthan’s iconic textile heritage, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Secretary…

DoNER ministry explores fusion of NE’s eri silk with kota doria to create premium fabric