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21 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

School sports library, integrated health centre inaugurated

DIYUN, 20 Mar: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a school sports library and an integrated health centre were inaugurated at the 2nd IRBn here in Changlang district on Friday. The vision behind the initiative is to…

School sports library, integrated health centre inaugurated
21 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

39 residents of Komkar extend support to PFR activities

YINGKIONG, 20 Mar: Thirty-nine more residents of Komkar village, presently staying in different parts of Upper Siang and other districts owing to their occupations and business engagements, have extended their support…

21 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

Seminars on emerging trends, literature, and social inclusion

PASIGHAT, 20 Mar: Several departments of Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) here in East Siang district organised a series of seminars on 19 and 20 March. These sessions, spanning the fields of commerce, economics,…

21 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

Water & gender: Hydropower & water security in Arunachal

[ AN Mohammed ] The World Water Day 2026, themed ‘Water and gender’ and organised by the United Nations Water (UN-Water), emphasises the importance of integrating water and gender equity into global water management.…

21 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

RGUTA bids farewell to Prof Riba

RONO HILLS, 20 Mar: The Rajiv Gandhi University Teachers’ Association (RGUTA) bade farewell to Prof Tomo Riba, one of the tallest figures in academia in the state, in a function held at the associations’ premises here…

RGUTA bids farewell to Prof Riba
21 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

APCS officer Audil Toko laid to rest

NIRJULI, 20 Mar: Audil Toko, a senior Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS) officer and retired additional deputy commissioner (ADC), who passed away on Thursday, was laid to rest with great respect and honour at his…

21 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Army organises medical camp

PASIGHAT, 20 Mar: The Indian Army organised a comprehensive medical camp at the community health centre in Mebo in East Siang district on Thursday. The initiative was undertaken by the Spearhead Gunners under the Spear…

21 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

SAD 2.0 camp organised

KIYIT, 20 Mar: The East Siang district administration organised a Seva Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 camp a the government secondary school here on Friday. Services provided by various government departments and agencies…

21 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

77 athletes from Arunachal to compete at Khelo India Tribal Games

ITANAGAR, 20 Mar: Seventy-seven athletes from Arunachal Pradesh will participate in the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Chattisgarh from 25 March to 6 April. Arunachal will compete…

77 athletes from Arunachal to compete at Khelo India Tribal Games
21 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

The sun that set: Remembering late Talo Taggu

[ Kali Yomcha ] Late Talo Taggu was a prominent and widely respected leader of yesteryears, who served as a public representative of the then Along north constituency (presently the 27th Liromoba ST Assembly…

21 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Jini inaugurates Arunachal Sports Carnival 2026

AALO, 20 Mar: Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Kento Jini inaugurated the inaugural Arunachal Sports Carnival 2026 here in West Siang district on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Jini described the sports carnival as a…

21 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Crop diversification training progs held

BASAR, 20 Mar: Training programmes on crop diversification was organised by the West Siang KVK at the ICAR Arunachal Pradesh Centre here and in Nyorak village on 19 and 20 March, respectively. At the ICAR AP Centre, 23…

Crop diversification training progs held
21 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Address the concerns of the APWS

The All Puroik Welfare Society (APWS) has appealed to the chief secretary to ensure strict enforcement of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 in Kurung Kumey district, alleging that authorities often bypass…

21 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Why Itanagar needs a ‘waste timetable’

Editor, The yellow/green garbage trucks of the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) are a welcome sight, signalling a step towards a cleaner capital. However, for many residents, the arrival of these trucks is more of a…

21 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

On retirement, praise, and responsibility

Editor, As one steps into retirement from a position of immense institutional responsibility, it is perhaps inevitable that words of appreciation, gratitude, and even reverence will follow. In recent days, public…

21 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Against proposed road closure

Editor, The recent public notice issued by the office of the additional deputy commissioner, Sagalee, regarding the proposed road closure of the Hoj-Potin section of NH 13 on 21 and 22 March has raised serious concerns…

21 Mar 2026 · 7 min read

Reforms needed in education department

Editor, It is heartening to see the education department’s leadership celebrate its achievements and milestones in public. However, before the bouquets are distributed, it may be instructive to hold these claims against…

21 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Cleanliness of state library

Editor, I would like to bring attention to the general cleanliness at the state library, Itanagar. The library is a valuable space for students and readers. However, the cleanliness of the premises, especially the…

21 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Misuse of PwD certificates

Editor, For many decades there have been various allegations regarding misuse of PwD certificates in order to get government jobs in Arunachal Pradesh. The time has come to take serious action against such individuals…

20 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Movement of vehicles on Hoj-Potin section of TAH to be restricted

[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 19 Mar: One of the busiest highwaystretches in the state – the Hoj-Potin section of the Trans-Arunachal Highway (TAH) – will remain closed on 21 and 22 March from 9 am to 5 pm. The…