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23 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

DC directs depts to complete assigned works on time

PASIGHAT, 22 Sep: East Siang Deputy Commissioner Sonalika Jiwani has directed the executing departments in the district to complete their assigned works within the stipulated timeframe without compromising quality. She…

23 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Climate change and the future of agriculture

Arunachal Pradesh is facing a significant rainfall deficit. Between 1 June and 16 September, the state received 900.4 mm of rainfall, compared with the normal 1,535.6 mm. This represents an overall 41% rainfall deficit…

23 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Age relaxation part in APPSC website not working

Editor, The age relaxation for APST government employees is up to 45 years, but when we in the age group of 41 to 44 try to apply for the APPSCCE online, the system shows that we are overaged. There are three optionS…

23 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Rethink upper age limit relaxation

Editor, A few months back, the Cabinet took the decision to give a one-time upper age relaxation by one year (40), which is a welcome step for the ageing aspirants who have really suffered due to backlog and delays.…

23 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Review CMYKY

Editor, I submit this representation to the chief minister as an NGO worker and social activist concerned with the future of Arunachal Pradesh' youths, regarding responsible utilisation of public funds. Recent public…

23 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Why should development wait for a VIP visit?

Editor, There are moments when a person is forced to stop and ask a simple question: why can't this happen every day? I had one such moment recently. Arunachal Pradesh takes great pride in its hospitality. We believe in…

23 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

Protecting freedom of speech and thought of activists

Editor, Opposition to large-scale dam construction in Arunachal Pradesh has been a decades-long movement driven by indigenous communities and environmentalists, centring on concerns regarding displacement, cultural…

23 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Seeking clarification on SI recruitment

Editor, We are writing to seek clarification regarding the upcoming recruitment for the post of sub-inspector (SI) by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), which may be conducted in the coming year.…

22 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

GoAP makes final push for SUMP PFR activities amid opposition

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 21 Sep: Amid stiff resistance from local residents against carrying out the pre-feasibility report (PFR) activities for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), the state government…

GoAP makes final push for SUMP PFR activities amid opposition
22 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

ACCI urges Centre to raise UPI MDR threshold from Rs 2,000 to above Rs 10,000

ITANAGAR, 21 Sep: The Arunachal Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI) has urged the central government to raise the threshold for merchant discount rate (MDR) on the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) from Rs 2,000 to…

22 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

D/Valley steps up FMD control; 1,225 mithuns treated

ANINI, 21 Sep: The Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Dairy Development Department has intensified treatment and preventive measures to contain the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) among mithuns in Dibang Valley…

22 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Wangsu seeks stronger govt-ICAR collaboration to unlock Arunachal's agricultural potential

NAHARLAGUN, 21 Sep: Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu stressed the need for stronger collaboration among the state government, the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) and other institutions to harness the…

Wangsu seeks stronger govt-ICAR collaboration to unlock Arunachal's agricultural potential
22 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

TCS and other orgs meet CM, seek Sinyik district

Karda Natam ITANAGAR, 21 Sep: A delegation of the Tagin Cultural Society (TCS), led by its president Larji Rigia and general secretary Tuter Dulom, along with members of the All Tagin Youth Organisation (ATYO) and…

TCS and other orgs meet CM, seek Sinyik district
22 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

DC tells villagers to stop cannabis cultivation or face action

BOMDILA, 21 Sep: West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar urged villagers to refrain from cultivating cannabis, warning that strict action would be taken against those found involved in cultivation of the drug…

22 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Assn seeks solatium with interest

ITANAGAR, 21 Sep: The Solatium Claimant Association of Lower Subansiri district has written to the chief secretary, seeking payment of solatium along with interest, as directed by the court, in connection with the…

22 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Tagak visits RIWATCH, expresses support for proposed UWATCH

ROING, 21 Sep: Rajya Sabha member Tai Tagakvisited the Research Institute of World's Ancient Traditions, Cultures and Heritage (RIWATCH) here in Lower Dibang Valley district on Monday, and expressed support for the…

Tagak visits RIWATCH, expresses support for proposed UWATCH
22 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Child rights awareness prog held

LUNGLA, 21 Sep: A comprehensive awareness programme under the statewide Child Rights Outreach, Awareness and Child Welfare Assessment Campaign-2026, themed 'Know Your Rights - Protect Every Child', was conducted here in…

22 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Natung launches IFCSAP youth fest logo

JOLLANG, 21 Sep: Home Minister Mama Natung launched the logo of the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh' (IFCSAP) 8th Indigenous Youth Festival 2026, here on Sunday. The youth festival will be…

22 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Stakeholders' meeting held ahead of Phase 2 of census ops

PALIN, 21 Sep: The Kra Daadi district administration convened a consultative meeting with prominent local clan and society leaders under the Palin jurisdiction to discuss the upcoming Phase 2 (population enumeration) of…

22 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Fire breaks out at daycare school

[ Karda Natam ] DAPORIJO, 21 Sep: A massive fire broke out at Little Blossom Day Care School in Medical Colony here in Upper Subansiri district at around 11:30 am on Monday, triggering panic among the students, staff…

Fire breaks out at daycare school