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30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Road safety awareness prog held

TAWANG, 29 Jan: Observing the National Road Safety Month, the Tawang district transport office, in collaboration with the district administration and the district police, organised a road safety awareness programme on…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Workshop on PM-NAPS conducted

TAWANG, 29 Jan: An awareness workshop on the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) was conducted at Dorjee Khandu Government College (DKGC) here on Thursday. The programme, which was launched…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Awareness prog on emerging techs

NAHARLAGUN, 29 Jan: An awareness programme on ‘Information security and emerging technologies’for senior government officials was organised by the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT),…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

NSCN (R) operative surrenders

KHONSA, 29 Jan: An operative of the NSCN (R), identified as self-styled sergeant Khunpong Wangsa, surrendered voluntarily before the Tirap police, the 36th Bn CRPF, and the 44th Assam Rifles here in Tirap district on…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Beneficiaries under ANPPY finalised

LIKABALI, 29 Jan: Implementing departments and bank branch managers screened applications and finalised the beneficiaries under the Atmanirbhar Pashu Palan Yojana (ANPPY) for the 2025-26period, during a meeting convened…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Awareness prog on drug menace, women’s empowerment

NARI, 29 Jan: An awareness programme on the drug menace and women’s empowerment was organised at the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) here by the Lower Siang district unit of the Galo Youth Organisation on…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Consumer awareness prog held

YINGKIONG, 29 Jan: A consumer awareness programme themed ‘Empowering consumers, enriching lives’ was conducted by the department of legal metrology and consumer affairs (LM&CA), in collaboration with the Upper Siang…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

SAD 2.0 camps held

THRIZINO, 29 Jan: With the objective of providing essential government services at the doorsteps of the public, a Seva Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 camp was held on Wednesday at the Government Primary School in Kaya valley in…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Changing needs

The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Forum has called for the scrapping of the 80:20 ratio followed in recruitments conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission and the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board.…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Appeal to name dist hospital Likabali after late Kardu Taipodia

Editor, I would like to voice the collective sentiments of the people of Lower Siang district regarding the upcoming inauguration of the newly constructed district hospital in Likabali, scheduled for 6 February. There…

30 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Should Pepsi cost Rs 90 or Rs 100 in Arunachal?

Editor, In Arunachal Pradesh, Pepsi is not just a soft drink – it’s an economics lesson. While most of India buys it at Rs 90, here it is confidently chilling at Rs 100 – without explanation, justification,…

30 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

Selection of beneficiaries under DDUSY

Editor, The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Swavalamban Yojana (DDUSY), launched by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh in 2017, was conceived as a visionary and transformative policy intervention aimed at empowering unemployed…

30 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Need for moderation

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) and the authorities concerned towards an important issue related to the recently conducted JECRE 2025 examination. In…

30 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

A paradox of honour

Editor, On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the people of Arunachal Pradesh witnessed the announcement of state awards honouring various individuals and departments for their service. However, a closer look at the…

28 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

AFTF seeks scrapping of 80:20 ratio in recruitment

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 27 Jan: The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Forum (AFTF), a regional political party of the state, has sought scrapping of the 80:20 ratio and demanded compulsory production of ST and PR certificates…

AFTF seeks scrapping of 80:20 ratio in recruitment
28 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

NSCN/GPRN (YA) attacks AR camp in Ranglom village

CHANGLANG, 27 Jan: The 4th Assam Rifles'(AR) camp in Ranglom village in Changlang district was attacked on the morning of 26 January by the NSCN/GPRN (YA) insurgent group. The attack took place at around 8 am. Villagers…

28 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Arunachalee naik Kadaohum Bellai receives Sena Medal

Staff Reporter DELHI, 27 Jan: Arunachalee Naik Kadaohum Bellai was among the 44 Sena Medal (Gallantry) recipients announced during the 77th Republic Day celebration. Bellai was chosen for the Sena Medal in the gallantry…

Arunachalee naik Kadaohum Bellai receives Sena Medal
28 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Dr Taba Nitin becomes superspecialist in oncology

ITANAGAR, 27 Jan: Dr Taba Nitin, a resident of Rono village, Doimukh, has attained the status of superspecialist in head and neck oncology. This achievement is a historic first, as he is the first member of the Nyishi…

Dr Taba Nitin becomes superspecialist in oncology
28 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

Bankers go on nationwide strike

[ Bading Dawa Tayeng ] ITANAGAR, 27 Jan: The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) staged a three-day nationwide strike since Sunday, seeking immediate implementation of a five-day work week. The strike was observed at all…

Bankers go on nationwide strike
28 Jan 2026 · 2 min read

AITS special in-house lectures on linguistics and ethnographic research

DOIMUKH, Jan 27: The Arunachal Institute of Tribal Studies (AITS), Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), organised two special in-house lectures delivered by Prof Dr Tim Bodt, associate professor at the School for Linguistic,…

AITS special in-house lectures on linguistics and ethnographic research