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6 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Unauthorised entry, use of loudspeakers prohibited in Poba RF

[ Prafulla Kaman ] RUKSIN, 5 Oct: The Assam Forest Department has prohibited unauthorised entry into its portion of the Poba reserve forest (RF) after a wildlife survey team reported the presence of rare and endangered…

6 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

NEC releases Rs 3.40 cr to Arunachal

ITANAGAR, 5 Oct: The North Eastern Council (NEC) released a total of Rs 42.63 crore during September to support development projects across the Northeastern region, of which Arunachal Pradesh received Rs 3.40 crore for…

6 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Natung launches NIC under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

ITANAGAR, 5 Oct: Home Minister Mama Natung, who is also the minister in charge of the National Innovation Challenge (NIC), launched the NIC on Monday here under the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', marking the state's…

6 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Day 2 of Ziro Bird & Butterfly Festival unfolds at Manipolyang and Pange

ZIRO, 5 Oct: The second day of the 1st Ziro Bird & Butterfly Festival, organised alongside the 72nd Wildlife Week Celebration, unfolded at Manipolyang and Pange with enthusiastic participation from nature lovers,…

Day 2 of Ziro Bird & Butterfly Festival unfolds at Manipolyang and Pange
6 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Two arrested in burglary case, stolen articles recovered

TAWANG, 5 Oct: In a swift joint operation, the Tawang police, with active support from the Dirang police, cracked a burglary case reported from Khrimu village in Tawang district and arrested two persons. The case came…

Two arrested in burglary case, stolen articles recovered
6 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Consultative site meeting between RGU and AIIMS underway

RONO HILLS, 5 Oct: A three-day consultative site meeting-cum-workshop, organised by the ICMR-AITS project team of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here, in collaboration with AIIMS Guwahati, got underway on Monday. The…

Consultative site meeting between RGU and AIIMS underway
6 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

Environmental and ecological risks of proposed SUMP on Mouling national park

[ Badak Yomgam ] The proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a massive 11,000 megawatt hydropower undertaking planned across the Siang River in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, presents a severe…

6 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Include SIFF

The Siang Indigenous Farmers' Forum (SIFF) has decided not to accept the invitation extended by Chief Minister Pema Khandu for a meeting in Pasighat on 5 October. The organisation has suggested holding the meeting at a…

6 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

But where is the happiness?

7.8% GDP Growth By Poonam I Kaushish India has a new magic number: 7.8%. The economy grew by 7.8% in first quarter of 2026-27 giving Government reason to celebrate. Yet before drums roll louder and champagne is popped,…

6 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CMYKY requires urgent government attention

Editor, I am submitting this representation to the chief minister in my capacity as a freelance reporter, in discharge of my journalistic and social responsibility towards the public, particularly the unemployed youths…

5 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

APPSC aspirants flag faulty application form issue, say Meyor tribe not mentioned in tribe column

[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 4 Oct: With the state government making Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) certificates compulsory for examinations conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)…

5 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

SIFF declines CM's meeting invitation, suggests meeting after 11 Oct

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 4 Oct: The Siang Indigenous Farmers' Forum (SIFF) has decided not to accept the invitation extended by Chief Minister Pema Khandu for a meeting in Pasighat on 5 October. The decision was taken…

5 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

New recruitment rules face legal test

Monday Musing [ Amar Sangno ] The jubilation of the All-Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) and the Arunachal Frontier Tribal Front (AFTF) over the Pema Khandu-led government's decision to tighten the criteria for…

5 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Aboh urges youth to shun drugs

CHIMPU, 4 Oct: Khonsa West MLA Chakat Aboh appealed to the students and youth of Sangey Lhaden Sports Academy (SLSA) in particular, and the youth of the state in general, to channelise their youthful energy into…

5 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

CM assures RKM of govt's continued support

ITANAGAR, 4 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu has assured the Ramakrishna Mission of continued state government support to strengthen the institution's healthcare and education initiatives in Arunachal Pradesh. The CM…

CM assures RKM of govt's continued support
5 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Five-river tribute marks final farewell to A. Balakrishnan

ITANAGAR, 4 Oct: The ashes of veteran social worker A. Balakrishnan, who played an instrumental role in the establishment of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalayas (VKV) in Arunachal Pradesh and other parts of the Northeast,…

Five-river tribute marks final farewell to A. Balakrishnan
5 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

DC stresses combining archaeology with oral history

ZIRO, 4 Oct: Lower Subansiri deputy commissioner Oli Perme stressed the importance of combining scientific archaeology with oral history to protect and preserve Arunachal Pradesh's cultural legacy. The DC, who led an…

DC stresses combining archaeology with oral history
5 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

Lohit Youth Library Network celebrates 19th annual day

DC calls for preservation of mother tongue TEZU, 4 Oct: Lohit deputy commissioner K.N Damo has emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting one's mother tongue and cultural identity. Addressing the gathering at…

Lohit Youth Library Network celebrates 19th annual day
5 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

IJU condemns attack on Odisha journalist, demands action

NEW DELHI, 4 Oct: The Indian Journalists Union (IJU) strongly condemned the alleged attack on Kshirod Chandra Das, a member of the Odisha Journalists Union (OJU), and demanded an impartial, time-bound investigation and…

5 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Ziro Bird and Butterfly Festival begins

ZIRO, 4 Oct: T he inaugural Ziro Bird and Butterfly Festival began at Saint Claret College, Ziro in Lower Subansiri district on Sunday. It also marked the beginning of the 72nd Wildlife Week celebrations in the region.…

Ziro Bird and Butterfly Festival begins