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16 May 2026 · 12 min read

Bandh: A democratic right or a democratic burden?

[Yomli Mayi] Itanagar shuts down. Shops close. Roads empty. Government offices sit largely vacant. Vehicles stay parked. Somewhere in a government building, a delegation is waiting to be heard – again. This is not…

16 May 2026 · 2 min read

CAU intensifies awareness on sustainable agriculture in NE

PASIGHAT, 15 May: Manipur-based Central Agricultural University (CAU) has intensified its efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient farming practices across the Northeastern hill (NEH) region…

16 May 2026 · 6 min read

Tribal identity is rooted in culture, not religion

Editor, I am writing to express my deep concern over the growing attempts to divide the tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh along religious lines. Recently, certain groups have demanded the revocation of Scheduled…

16 May 2026 · 3 min read

Bandhs are inadvisable; more effective methods should be adopted

Editor, Arunachal Pradesh, whose population is predominantly tribal (comprising over 26 major tribes and numerous sub-tribes), has long sought to safeguard its population and cultural identity through mechanisms such as…

16 May 2026 · 1 min read

Urgent need for proper road connectivity

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the authorities concerned and the general public to the persistent hardships faced by the residents of Bosing Banggo, Upper Legong Banggo, and Ramle Banggo due to the deplorable…

16 May 2026 · 2 min read

Remembering Dr Bengia Tolum’s lesson in honesty

Editor, In an era where integrity is frequently compromised by greed, narratives of selfless individuals act as a much-needed moral compass. I was in my 7th standard in VKV Sher. His son Tamar and I have known each…

16 May 2026 · 1 min read

Improve early warning systems

Between January and May, over 32,800 people in Arunachal Pradesh were affected by a series of weather-related disasters, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). The disasters included storms,…

15 May 2026 · 17 min read

Iconic figure and social reformer Dr Bengia Tolum passes away; condolences pour in

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…

Iconic figure and social reformer Dr Bengia Tolum passes away; condolences pour in
15 May 2026 · 3 min read

Cabinet approves anti-paper leak rules, ILP reforms, austerity measures

ITANAGAR, 14 May: The Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved a series of major policy and administrative decisions, including new anti-paper leak rules for recruitment examinations, stricter Inner Line Permit…

Cabinet approves anti-paper leak rules, ILP reforms, austerity measures
15 May 2026 · 2 min read

STBAC bandh affects normal life in ICR

ITANAGAR, 14 May: The 36-hour bandh enforced by the ST Bachao Andolan Committee (STBAC) over alleged loopholes in the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system brought life in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) to a near standstill…

15 May 2026 · 1 min read

IAS officer Padma Jaiswal removed from service

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 14 May: Padma Jaiswal, a 2003-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre and former West Kameng deputy commissioner, has been removed from service by the Centre. She was briefly suspended in 2008 but…

IAS officer Padma Jaiswal removed from service
15 May 2026 · 1 min read

Corruption weakens governance, erodes public trust in institutions: Guv

ITANAGAR, 14 May: Expressing deep concern over non-adherence to procedures and wilful violations of existing rules and regulations by departments and individuals, Governor KT Parnaik emphasised that corruption not only…

Corruption weakens governance, erodes public trust in institutions: Guv
15 May 2026 · 2 min read

Centre allocates Rs 4,900 crore to Arunachal under ‘Pride of Hills’ initiative

ITANAGAR, 14 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre allocated Rs 4,900 crore to the state under the newly introduced ‘Pride of Hills’ initiative…

15 May 2026 · 1 min read

Guv extends Etor Gidi greeting

ITANAGAR, 14 May: Governor KT Parnaik has extended greetings to the people of the state on Etor Gidi of the Adi community, and expressed hope that the age-old tradition would preserve indigenous customs and wisdom and…

15 May 2026 · 2 min read

AEDMA urges govt depts to comply with print and digital ad policy

ITANAGAR, 14 May: Members of the Arunachal Electronic and Digital Media Association (AEDMA) during a press conference held at the Arunachal Press Club here on Thursday appealed to various state government departments to…

15 May 2026 · 1 min read

UCF condemns killing of church leaders in Manipur

ITANAGAR, 14 May: The United Christian Forum (UCF) has strongly condemned the killing of Baptist church leaders in violence-stricken Manipur, and called on both central and state governments to take concrete corrective…

15 May 2026 · 1 min read

DC calls for strict implementation of SWM rules

BOMDILA, 14 May: West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar emphasised on strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, and directed all stakeholders to initiate awareness campaigns on…

15 May 2026 · 1 min read

Veer nari Koiman Wangpan calls on guv

ITANAGAR, 14 May: Veer nari Koiman Wangpan, widow of late Sepoy Agoi Wangsa, Shaurya Chakra (posthumous), called Governor KT Parnaik at the Lok Bhavan here on Thursday. During the visit, the governor enquired about the…

Veer nari Koiman Wangpan calls on guv
15 May 2026 · 1 min read

NABARD rural haat inaugurated in Mebo

MEBO, 14 May: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) General Manager SV Ranga Rao inaugurated a rural haat here in East Siang district on Thursday as part of the NABARD’s efforts to strengthen…

NABARD rural haat inaugurated in Mebo
15 May 2026 · 1 min read

Diagnostic field visit conducted

TIRBIN, 14 May: A team of scientists from the ICAR AP Centre in Basar, led by veterinary extension senior scientist Dr Doni Jini, along with Wangnem Rekhung and coordinator Nyaki Lollen, conducted a diagnostic field…