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28 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

Subansiri reservoir: Power, protection and prosperity for Arunachal

[ AN Mohammed ] For the people of Arunachal Pradesh, the Subansiri river is more than a geographical feature – it is a living presence that has shaped settlements, livelihoods, and culture across Upper Subansiri,…

28 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Fatalities on hill roads

A PWD engineer was killed after a tree, uprooted by strong winds, fell on his moving vehicle near Potin and Posa in Keyi Panyor district. The stretch is notorious for landslides and tree falls during heavy rains. The…

28 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

A view from an Indian analyst

War & Diplomacy in Iran By Dr. D.K. Giri (Prof of Practice, NIIS Group of Institutions) It is said that war is a failure of diplomacy. This is eminently evident in the case of Iran which is perceived as a threat to…

28 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Why is the SUMP facing opposition?

Editor, The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) has faced persistent opposition since 2024 from villagers belonging to the indigenous Adi community across Upper Siang, Siang, and East Siang districts. The core of…

27 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Man gets death penalty for raping minor niece

YUPIA, 26 Apr: A special POCSO court here has sentenced a 44-year-old man to death for repeatedly raping his minor relative while escorting her from Seppa to Doimukh in 2019, terming the offence a “rarest of rare” case…

27 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Buddha statues stolen from monastery

[ Prem Chetry ] DIRANG, 26 Apr: Several small-sized Buddha statues were stolen by miscreants from the prayer wheel shed of Thupsung Dargye Ling monastery here in West Kameng district on Saturday morning, leaving the…

Buddha statues stolen from monastery
27 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Two health schemes truly benefitting the needy

Monday Musing [ Bengia Ajum ] Often, the government announces schemes to benefit the people, but rarely do they reach the real beneficiaries they are meant for. Whether in education, entrepreneurship, agriculture,…

27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

AP QueerStation raises concern over transgender persons’ bill

PAPU NALLAH, 26 Apr: The AP QueerStation has expressed serious concern over how the Transgender Persons (Amendment) Bill 2026 has already begun affecting the transgender community in Arunachal Pradesh. During a meeting…

AP QueerStation raises concern over transgender persons’ bill
27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

NGT issues notice to Centre over hanging glacier danger in central Himalaya

NEW DELHI, 26 Apr: The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre and others regarding the danger hanging glaciers pose in the mountain slopes of central Himalaya. The green body was hearing a matter…

27 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Guv calls for stronger welfare measures for ex-servicemen

LIKABALI, 26 Apr: Governor KT Parnaik urged the state government to introduce stronger provisions for ex-servicemen’s welfare, including enhanced job reservations in civil offices, cash incentives, and land allotment…

Guv calls for stronger welfare measures for ex-servicemen
27 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Aboh urges citizens to provide accurate census data

KHONSA, 26 Apr: Khonsa West MLA Chakat Aboh urged citizens to actively participate in the national census and give accurate data, saying that it is crucial for effective planning and inclusive development. Aboh made the…

Aboh urges citizens to provide accurate census data
27 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

DC interacts with KaHPS officials in Kimi

KIMI, 26 Apr: West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar visited the Kameng Hydropower Station (KaHPS) here on Saturday, and interacted with the head of project and other senior officers of the project to review the…

DC interacts with KaHPS officials in Kimi
27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

ED raids wholesale liquor outlets across Arunachal

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 26 Apr: The Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) Guwahati zonal office on Thursday conducted raids at nine locations across Arunachal Pradesh, targeting wholesale liquor sellers. The raids, carried…

27 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

32nd Ziro bird walk organised

ZIRO, 26 Apr: The 32nd Ziro bird walk transformed Siikhe Lake here in Lower Subansiri district into a living classroom on Sunday, bringing together students of Kids Quest School for a morning of discovery and…

32nd Ziro bird walk organised
27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Expansion of Bameng township discussed

BAMENG, 26 Apr: Expansion of Bameng township and identification of sites for the construction of a mini secretariat, an ADC bungalow, a primary health centre, and other developmental works were discussed during a public…

27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

UCF concerned over situation in Manipur, writes to CM to act

ITANAGAR, 26 Apr: The United Christian Forum (UCF) has written to the Manipur chief minister, expressing grave concern over the prevailing situation in that state, which it termed an escalation of humanitarian crisis…

27 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

PM urges people to buy bamboo products from Northeast

NEW DELHI, 26 Apr: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to purchase at least one bamboo product from the Northeast, saying such efforts would encourage those who toil hard to make them. In his monthly…

27 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Primary school in dilapidated condition

LIKABALI, 26 Apr: The Government Primary School in Adi Tako here in Lower Siang district is in an extremely poor and unsafe condition, with classrooms deteriorating and walls at risk of collapsing at any time, posing a…

Primary school in dilapidated condition
27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

World Veterinary Day celebrated in Namsai

NAMSAI, 26 Apr: The Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Dairy Development (AHVDD) celebrated the World Veterinary Day on Saturday, bringing together policymakers, veterinary professionals, progressive…

27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Experts discuss IPR, its role in sports

ITANAGAR, 26 Apr: Experts discussed legal and technological aspects of intellectual property rights (IPR) and its role in driving innovation in sports at a conference held at Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic (RGGP)…