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13 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Securing the Siang: Why infrastructure matters more than paper treaties

[ Dibya Shankar Bhattacharya ] In a recent article, ‘The strategic alignment of the Ganga treaty of renewal and protection of Siang river basin’, published in The Arunachal Times, it was suggested that India should rely…

13 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Protecting peace and indigenous rights: Why Arunachal must proceed with constitutional caution

[ Bompa Lomdak ] Arunachal Pradesh has earned a reputation as one of India’s most peaceful and culturally vibrant states. Home to more than 26 major tribes and over 100 sub-tribes, the state is protected by…

13 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Retain the old

The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) criticised the Arunachal Pradesh BJP government for naming the Damsite-Model Village road after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, alleging that the move was an attempt to promote the BJP’s…

13 Jul 2026 · 6 min read

Is it invincible?

BJP Juggernaut By Poonam I Kaushish In Delhi hot sultry weather, political pundits are grappling with a Rubic puzzle: Which Party and which State will BJP’s juggernaut steam roll? Or, has it reached the pinnacle of its…

13 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

The man behind the name ‘Naharlagun’ deserves recognition

Editor, I wish to bring to public attention a matter of history, respect and recognition that has been quietly overlooked. ‘Naharlagun’ is a name rooted in nature and geography. ‘Nahar’ for the trees that once…

13 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

The lunar landscape of Naharlagun railway station road

Editor, I wish to draw the urgent attention of the state government and the Railway authorities to the deplorable condition of the road connecting the Naharlagun railway station to the main highway. A decade ago, I…

13 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Continue services of guest faculty members

Editor, I am writing to bring to the notice of the education minister the difficulties being faced by government colleges in Arunachal Pradesh due to the delay in the recruitment process by the Arunachal Pradesh Public…

12 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

AAPSU slams Minister over 80:20 ratio remarks, seeks apology within 12 hours

ITANAGAR, 11 Jul: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has strongly condemned a recent statement of minister Nyato Dukam, chairman of the committee constituted by the state government to examine the…

12 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Refrain from conducting APPSCCE until 80:20 ratio is scrapped, says AFTF

[ Bini Yurom ] ITANAGAR, 11 Jul: The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Front (AFTF) on Friday demanded that the state government refrain from issuing advertisement or conducting the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Combined…

12 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

ACC&I takes charge of IMWA administration following court order

ITANAGAR, 11 Jul: The Arunachal Chamber of Commerce & Industries (ACC&I) has assumed the administration of the Itanagar Market Welfare Association (IMWA), following an order of the civil judge (junior division), Yupia,…

ACC&I takes charge of IMWA administration following court order
12 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Future of democracy lies in making ballot access more inclusive, accessible: Guv

ITANAGAR, 11 Jul: Governor KT Parnaik said the future of democracy depends on making ballot access more inclusive, accessible and meaningful for every eligible citizen while firmly safeguarding the integrity and…

Future of democracy lies in making ballot access more inclusive, accessible: Guv
12 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Industrial development key to strengthening Arunachal’s own revenue base, says Dukam

BANDERDEWA, 11 Jul: Commerce & Industries Minister Nyato Dukam said that sustainable industrial development is essential for strengthening the state’s own revenue base. Inaugurating the administrative block of the…

Industrial development key to strengthening Arunachal’s own revenue base, says Dukam
12 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Tagak visits flood-hit East Siang, Lower Siang dists

Correspondent PASIGHAT, 11 Jul: Rajya Sabha Member Tai Tagak on Saturday visited flood-hit areas in East Siang and Lower Siang districts, and assessed the losses caused by the recent flash floods and erosions. Tagak,…

Tagak visits flood-hit East Siang, Lower Siang dists
12 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

W/Kameng admin mandates four-stream source segregation

[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA, 11 Jul: To curb environmental pollution and ensure proper waste disposal, the West Kameng district administration has introduced mandatory four-stream source segregation of solid waste and…

12 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Banking facilities must reach every village: Guv

ITANAGAR, 11 Jul: Banking facilities must reach every village and remote habitation, enabling people to access financial services with ease and confidence, said Governor KT Parnaik during a meeting with Arunachal…

Banking facilities must reach every village: Guv
12 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Tawang chalks out roadmap for 14th ITM

TAWANG, 11 Jul: A comprehensive roadmap for the conduct of the 14th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2026 here in Tawang district was chalked during a preliminary coordination meeting held at the circuit…

Tawang chalks out roadmap for 14th ITM
12 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

APU students visit NITI Aayog

PASIGHAT, 11 Jul: A 22-member student delegation from the Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) here in East Siang district was taken on a study visit to the NITI Aayog in New Delhi on Friday. APU’s students thereby became…

APU students visit NITI Aayog
12 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Training prog on eOffice

SEPPA, 11 Jul: The East Kameng district administration organised a training programme on eOffice here on Friday. The programme was conducted by the district informatics officer to facilitate effective implementation of…

Training prog on eOffice
12 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Short-term course in hospitality, homestay mgmt

PANGIN, 11 Jul: A six-day short-term course in basic hospitality and homestay management, organised by the Industrial Training Institute (ITI)here in Siang district, concluded on Saturday. During the training, the…

12 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Reason behind demand for scrapping 80:20 reservation ratio

[ Tadak Nalo ] This is the reason why I started the movement for scrapping the 80:20 ratio criterion: Back in 2021, a non-APST, Anmol Singh, who had no idea about Arunachal Pradesh, came to Arunachal and became the…