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29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Protesters temporarily lift blockade on ferrosilicon factory

[ Prafulla Kaman ] RUKSIN, 28 Apr: Protesters temporarily lifted the blockade on the ferrosilicon factory in Niglok in East Siang district on certain conditions after a consultative meeting with the local administration…

Protesters temporarily lift blockade on ferrosilicon factory
29 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Arunachal scholar Taba Jirpu selected for Fulbright Fellowship

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 28 Apr: In yet another academic milestone for Arunachal Pradesh, Taba Jirpu, a PhD research scholar in the department of zoology, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), has been selected for the…

Arunachal scholar Taba Jirpu selected for Fulbright Fellowship
29 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

MLA advocates ‘Team Lohit’ spirit

TEZU, 28 Apr: Tezu-Sunpura MLA Dr Mohesh Chai urged all departments and stakeholders to work as “Team Lohit” to ensure efficient service delivery, accountability, and inclusive development across the district.…

29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Lifter Pesi clinches gold in Samoa

ITANAGAR, 28 Apr: Charu Pesi clinched a gold medal at the Universal Weightlifting Cup underway in Apia, Samoa. Pesi won the medal in the 65 kg category with a total lift of 189 kg. He lifted 127 kg in snatch and 162 kg…

Lifter Pesi clinches gold in Samoa
29 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Govt committed to ‘Act East, Act Fast’ for Northeast: PM

GANGTOK, 28 Apr: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government is not only committed to its ‘Act East’ policy but has resolved to ‘Act Fast’ for the eight northeastern states, which he described as India’s…

29 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Singh meets Chinese, Russian counterparts; regional security on agenda

NEW DELHI, 28 Apr: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Bishkek to discuss maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and broader…

29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

NHRC spl monitor reviews administrative performance

ZIRO, 28 Apr: In a move to strengthen grassroots human rights protection, the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) special monitor for child rights and senior citizens, BK Goel, recently convened a strategic…

NHRC spl monitor reviews administrative performance
29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Verma conducts comprehensive field assessment in Ziro valley

ZIRO, 28 Apr: During his immersive journey through the Ziro valley, union minister BL Verma stepped away from the boardroom to witness firsthand how central policies are changing lives on the ground in Lower Subansiri…

Verma conducts comprehensive field assessment in Ziro valley
29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

APB&OCWWB distributes welfare kits to workers

TAWANG, 28 Apr: The Tawang unit of the Arunachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB) on Tuesday distributed welfare kits to registered workers to support the workforce in the…

APB&OCWWB distributes welfare kits to workers
29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

DC warns against illegal earth-cutting

BOMDILA, 28 Apr: West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar on Tuesday stated that any individual found involved in illegal earth-cutting or damaging public property should be dealt with firmly. He instructed all…

29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

No leniency for drug peddlers, says DC

AALO, 28 Apr: West Siang Deputy Commissioner Mindo Loyi has said that drug peddlers in the district must be dealt with firmly and without leniency. Chairing a district-level narco coordination (NCORD) meeting here on…

29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Scientist encourages farmers to adopt modern farming practices

JANG, 28 Apr: Principal scientist at the New Delhi-based Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI),Dr MC Meena, encouraged farmers to adopt modern scientific practices to boost productivity and value addition.…

29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Women benefit from health camp

NAHARLAGUN, 28 Apr: Around 200 women benefitted from a health camp organised at the CRCC in F Sector here on Tuesday, under the leadership of woman pastor Yage Murtem, to mark the observance of the 36th raising day of…

Women benefit from health camp
29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Dibang Valley strengthens immunisation drive

ANINI, 28 Apr: Dibang Valley DRCHO (i/c) Dr Pokjum Rime highlighted the district’s commendable achievement of 94% full immunisation coverage, with measles-rubella (MR-1 and MR-2) coverage recorded at 94% and…

Dibang Valley strengthens immunisation drive
29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Self-enumeration gains momentum in Tirap

KHONSA, 28 Apr: Ahead of the first phase of Census 2027, scheduled to commence on 1 May, the process of self-enumeration is gaining momentum across Tirap district, with several prominent personalities stepping forward…

29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Motivational session for KV students held

TUTING, 28 Apr: In an effort to inspire and empower the youths of remote border regions, troops of the Spearhead Division, under the aegis of Project Navbharat, conducted a motivational session for students of the…

Motivational session for KV students held
29 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

Workshop on personality development skills organised at DNGC

ITANAGAR, 28 Apr: Dera Natung Government College(DNGC) here organised a workshop on ‘AI-motivated personality development skills’ on Tuesday. Centred around the theme, ‘The art of communication is the language of…

Workshop on personality development skills organised at DNGC
29 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

The role of nutrient use efficiency in next-gen agriculture

[ Prof AS Mailappa ] Awareness and interest in improved nutrient use deficiency (NUE) has never been greater. Driven by a growing public belief that crop nutrients are excessive in the environment and farmer concerns…

29 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

The lucrative business of liquor smuggling

The Enforcement Directorate has uncovered a major interstate liquor smuggling network in the region, with raids conducted across multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh. The case originated from FIRs registered by the…

29 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

Imf and the gdp myth

Rupee Slides, Prices Bite, India Slips By Shivaji Sarkar The Iran war is hitting many countries beyond they could have imagined. The IMF forecast has subdued global growth. India is no less a sufferer. IMF makes India…