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11 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Pedal-operated paddy threshers distributed

GEKU, 10 Aug: In a step towards reducing drudgery among rural farmwomen and addressing the growing shortage of agricultural labour in remote hill areas, the Upper Siang Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)here distributed…

11 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Need for rights

Thousands of people rallied in Itanagar, demanding the scrapping of the 80:20 recruitment ratio and making ST and PR certificates mandatory for APPSC and APSSB examinations. The demand has intensified, with the AFTF…

11 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

Building image abroad

Handling Protests at Home By Dr. D.K. Giri (Prof. of Practice, Inst of Management Bhubaneshwar) Every political action in India — whether in a district town or on the streets of Delhi — that is disruptive or touches…

11 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

When territorial integrity comes at the cost of indigenous identity

Editor, The recent renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh has been welcomed by many across India. But as someone from Arunachal, I cannot pretend that it sits comfortably with me. I want to be clear about one thing. I…

10 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

 Massive erosion by Siang threatens Borguly

[ Prafulla Kaman ] PASIGHAT, 9 Aug: Massive erosion by the Siang river is posing a serious threat to Borguly village in Mebo subdivision of East Siang district. The situation turned critical after a recent flash flood…

 Massive erosion by Siang threatens Borguly
10 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

Guv, CM launch Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

ITANAGAR, 9 Aug: G overnor KT Parnaik, Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein launched the statewide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign from the state banquet hall here on Sunday. The day also…

Guv, CM launch Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
10 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Chinese intrusion allegations and censorship

Monday Musing [ Bengia Ajum ] Ever since the Nah Welfare Society (NWS) wrote a letter to the deputy commissioner of Upper Subansiri district, alleging that the Chinese PLA was capturing Indian territory in the Taksing…

10 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

CS reviews SIR progress, developmental projects in C'lang

CHANGLANG, 9 Aug : Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta reviewed the progress of the special intensive revision (SIR) and various developmental projects in Changlang district on Sunday. During the review meeting held in…

CS reviews SIR progress, developmental projects in C'lang
10 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Jumge Pale's book on Galo folklore & tales launched

NAHARLAGUN, 9 Aug : Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor on Saturday launched Galo Folklore and Tales: Didactic Preserver towards Cultural Heritage, a book authored by Jumge Pale. Nyigyor commended the…

Jumge Pale's book on Galo folklore & tales launched
10 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

 Pensioners' body donates Rs 1.06 lakh to CMRF

ITANAGAR, 9 Aug: The Siliguri Arunachal Pensioners' Welfare Association has donated Rs 1.06 lakh to the Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) for families affected by the recent floods in the state that…

10 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

CS inspects key infrastructure projects in Khonsa

KHONSA, 9 Aug: On the second day of his two-day visit to Tirap district, Chief Secretary Manish Kumar Gupta, along with MLA Wanglam Sawin, inspected several major infrastructure and development projects in Khonsa on…

CS inspects key infrastructure projects in Khonsa
10 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Social service, plantation drive carried out

PANGIN, 9 Aug: The Pangin block unit of the Kepang Welfare Society (KWS) organised a 'Social service-cum-cleanliness and plantation programme' here in Siang district on Sunday. The programme also saw the participation…

Social service, plantation drive carried out
10 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Plug regulatory loopholes

The Arunachal Pradesh Allied and Healthcare Council (APAHC) has warned students against seeking admission to unrecognised allied and healthcare institutions, stating that qualifications obtained from unauthorised…

10 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Jayaprakash, Anna & after

Efficacy of Protest Movements By Dhurjati Mukherjee The ongoing movement by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), culminating in Monday’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ (march to Parliament), is in some repeats a sequel to the Anna Hazare…

10 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

 Two months without pay for MMSKY guest teachers

Editor, I wish to draw the urgent attention of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to the plight of Mukhya Mantri Shiksha Kosh Yojana (MMSKY) guest teachers, who are presently facing severe financial hardship due to the…

9 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

AFTF sets 15 Aug deadline for govt to scrap 80:20 ratio

ITANAGAR, 8 Aug : The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Front (AFTF) on Saturday set 15 August as the deadline for the state government to scrap the 80:20 recruitment ratio and make Scheduled Tribe (ST) and permanent resident…

AFTF sets 15 Aug deadline for govt to scrap 80:20 ratio
9 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

AHV&DD dept confirms FMD outbreak in state

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 8 Aug: The Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Dairy Development (AHV&DD) Department on Saturday confirmed the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) - a highly contagious viral disease affecting…

9 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Guv directs expediting border fencing in TCL region

ITANAGAR, 8 Aug: Governor KT Parnaik, after reviewing the state's law and order situation with DGP Dr SD Singh Jamwal here on Saturday, directed expediting border fence construction in Tirap, Changlang and Longding…

Guv directs expediting border fencing in TCL region
9 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

IATO meet held to strengthen state's tourism industry

ITANAGAR, 8 Aug: The first-ever interaction meet of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) in Arunachal Pradesh was held at DK Convention Hall here on Saturday under the leadership of IATO-Arunachal Pradesh…

IATO meet held to strengthen state's tourism industry
9 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

RCML launches first phase of Apatani language documentation project

ZIRO, 8 Aug: The RIWATCH Centre for Mother Languages (RCML) on Friday commenced the first phase of an extensive field research in Ziro in Lower Subansiri district as part of its ongoing initiative to document and…

RCML launches first phase of Apatani language documentation project