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7 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Chakma-Hajong JAC seeks probe into violence

BORDUMSA, 6 Sep: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Chakma & Hajong CBOs of Arunachal Pradesh has called upon the Changlang district administration to ensure a prompt, impartial and transparent investigation "into the…

7 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Solung celebration in E/Siang continues

Correspondent RUKSIN, 6 Sep: Adi people living in different villages of Pasighat, Ruksin and Mebo subdivisions in East Siang district, who started Solung festival celebration on 1 September, concluded the festivities on…

Solung celebration in E/Siang continues
7 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Celebrated for one day, forgotten after

Monday Musing [ M Doley ] The state's sports minister recently said that Arunachal Pradesh is poised to become a sports powerhouse. He was right indeed. The state has everything it needs to become India's next sporting…

7 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Interactive session on role of family in nation-building held

[ Karda Natam ] ITANAGAR, 6 Sep: An interactive session on the role of family in nation-building was held at DK Convention Hall here on Sunday. Nivedita Raghunath Bhide, vice president of Vivekananda Rock Memorial and…

Interactive session on role of family in nation-building held
7 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Donation drive held for fire-affected families

DAPORIJO, 6 Sep: The Upper Subansiri district unit of the Arunachal Youth Organisation (AYO) organised a two-day 'emergency relief donation and crowdfunding drive' here to extend immediate relief to the families…

7 Sept 2026 · 7 min read

SUMP: A strategic shield for the Eastern Himalayas

[ Dr ML Gaur ] The debate around large multipurpose projects in the Himalayas often focuses narrowly on dams and electricity. But in the case of the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), the discussion must…

7 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Expert-level mechanism

India and China have agreed to hold the next meeting of the Expert-Level Mechanism on Trans-border Rivers in September. The decision came after the 25th round of talks between the special representatives of India and…

7 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Appeal for independent inquiry into CMYKY target allocation

Editor, I submit this second representation in continuation of my earlier representation regarding serious irregularities in the recent allocation of CMYKY training targets involving several crores of government funds…

7 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Consider BSc biotechnology as equivalent qualification for DDO post

Editor, We wish to draw the attention of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Government of Arunachal Pradesh and the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) to a notable gap in the eligibility…

7 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Selective allocation of targets under CMYKY

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the state government to the recent allocation of training targets under the Chief Minister's Yuva Kaushal Yojana (CMYKY) by the Department of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.…

7 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

Arbitrary target allocation under CMYKY

Editor, I am writing as a social activist to bring to the chief minister's attention a matter of grave concern regarding the Chief Minister Yuva Kaushal Yojana (CMYKY). This programme, implemented by the Department of…

7 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

Waive small subsidised agricultural loans for distressed farmers

Editor, I wish to draw the attention of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to the serious financial hardship being faced by small and marginal farmers who availed themselves of credit-linked assistance under the…

6 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

NIMAS scripts mountaineering history in Ladakh

[ Prem Chetry ] DIRANG, 5 Sep : Dirang (West Kameng)-based National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) scripted a historic achievement by successfully completing a 'first ascent mountaineering…

NIMAS scripts mountaineering history in Ladakh
6 Sept 2026 · 3 min read

India should remain vigilant against China's expansionist tendencies: Guv

ITANAGAR, 5 Sap: Referring to China's claims over Arunachal Pradesh and areas in Ladakh, Governor KT Parnaik emphasised that India must remain vigilant, united, and prepared to safeguard its territorial integrity and…

India should remain vigilant against China's expansionist tendencies: Guv
6 Sept 2026 · 5 min read

AITF, ANSU, TMWS condemn attack on student leaders, demand inquiry

ITANAGAR, 5 Sep: The Arunachal Indigenous Tribes' Forum (AITF) vehemently condemned the attack on leaders of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) by Chakmas and Hajongs in the Bordumsa-Diyum area of…

6 Sept 2026 · 6 min read

Teachers' Day celebrated across state

ITANAGAR, 5 Sep: Teachers' Day was celebrated across the state with great enthusiasm on Saturday. In Tawang district, Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo felicitated 62 best-performing teachers from across the district…

Teachers' Day celebrated across state
6 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

SCCZ exchanges MoU for AEDP in Arunachal

KOLKATA, 5 Sep : Saint Claret College, Ziro (SCCZ), Lower Subansiri district and the Board of Practical Training (Eastern Region), Ministry of Education, exchanged a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for introducing…

SCCZ exchanges MoU for AEDP in Arunachal
6 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

AGA discusses development of golf, decides to set up course in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, 5 Sep: The Arunachal Golf Association (AGA) has decided to explore establishing a golf course in the state and to invite golf clubs owned or controlled by individuals, central agencies, PSUs and central…

6 Sept 2026 · 4 min read

ICA raises questions over cricket administration in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, 5 Sep: The Itanagar Cricket Association [ICA] has raised questions about the state of cricket administration in Arunachal Pradesh after the Arunachal Cricket Association was left without representation in the…

6 Sept 2026 · 1 min read

Baby boy delivered inside 108 ambulance

CHANGLANG, 5 Sep: I n a display of dedication and emergency medical expertise, a 108 emergency ambulance service team safely delivered a healthy baby boy inside a moving ambulance after a pregnant woman went into…

Baby boy delivered inside 108 ambulance