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CM calls for strengthening yak conservation

MAGO, 17 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday called for a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen yak conservation, improve livelihoods of yak herders and unlock the economic potential of yak-based products,…

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Byaling rejects BJP's allegation over SUMP, demands transparency, meaningful dialogue

ITANAGAR, 17 Oct: Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) working president and former minister Tanga Byaling on Friday strongly rejected allegations made by Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak and IPR Minister Nyato Dukam…

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Indigenous games living expression of Arunachal's rich cultural heritage: Guv

ITANAGAR, 17 Oct: Governor KT Parnaik called for preservation and promotion of indigenous sports such as bamboo archery and bamboo climbing, saying that they are living expressions of the state's rich cultural heritage.…

Indigenous games living expression of Arunachal's rich cultural heritage: Guv
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Traditional food competition held

RONO HILLS, 17 Oct: The Arunachal Sociological Forum (ASF), in collaboration with the sociology department of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), organised a traditional food competition on 16 October at RGU's sociology…

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SUMP protests: 13 get relief, four languish under APUAPA

[ Marina Dai ] PASIGHAT, 16 Oct: The Court of Sessions Judge in East Siang district has granted interim protection from arrest to 13 applicants named in two cases registered at Boleng Police Station in connection with…

SUMP protests: 13 get relief, four languish under APUAPA
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China's stapled visa requirement dashes Arunachal weightlifter's hopes

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 16 Oct: A 24-year-old weightlifter from Arunachal Pradesh has been forced to miss the upcoming Senior World Weightlifting Championships in China after the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF)…

China's stapled visa requirement dashes Arunachal weightlifter's hopes
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Telecom no longer a luxury but an essential service: Guv

ITANAGAR, 16 Oct: Governor KT Parnaik stressed the need for seamless telecom services across Arunachal Pradesh through proper coordination among stakeholders, stating that reliable telecommunication is no longer a…

Telecom no longer a luxury but an essential service: Guv
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Sensitisation prog on child rights held

YACHULI, 16 Oct: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), in collaboration with the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), conducted a sensitisation programme themed…

Sensitisation prog on child rights held
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AACWA unit seeks clarification on reduction in tender amount

LEMMI, 16 Oct: The All Arunachal Contractor's Welfare Association, Pakke-Kessang District Unit (AACWA-PKDU) has lodged a complaint with the PWD (WZ) chief engineer over reduction in the estimated tender amount for the…

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Understanding the PFR: A study, not a decision

[ Atek Miyu ] Risk from China's upstream dam The Siang River enters India from Tibet, where it is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo. China has begun building a very large hydropower project on this river in the Nyingchi…

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150 yrs of Vande Mataram celebrated at TRIHMS

NAHARLAGUN, 16 Oct: The 150 years of the national song, Vande Mataram, was celebrated at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) here with various activities on Friday. The programme was…

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Greater size brings greater responsibility: CM to Nyishi community

ITANAGAR, 15 Oct: Noting that the Nyishis are the state's largest tribal community, spread across seven districts, Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that "greater size brings greater responsibility," as other tribes look…

Greater size brings greater responsibility: CM to Nyishi community
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Tiger pugmarks sighted in Poba RF; public entry restricted

[ Prafulla Kaman ] RUKSIN, 15 Oct: Foresters of Jonai forest range in Assam claimed to have spotted pugmarks of a Royal Bengal tiger in the Poba reserve forest (RF) near here in East Siang district recently. Range…

Tiger pugmarks sighted in Poba RF; public entry restricted
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SBI corrects category selection anomaly for Christian ST customers following ACF's representation

[ Litem Eshi Ori ] ITANAGAR, 15 Oct: The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) has welcomed the State Bank of India's (SBI) decision to resolve an anomaly in its online banking application and customer-onboarding/KYC system…

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BJP clarifies significance of SUMP

ITANAGAR, 15 Oct: The state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday clarified the party's position on the significance of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) and other hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh.…

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Human resources true measurement of development: Khandu

ITANAGAR, 15 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu said human resources are the true measurement of development, and that the responsibility of building them lies with the teachers. "Human resources, not infrastructure, are…

Human resources true measurement of development: Khandu
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Tagak emphasises on spring water mgmt

RAGA, 15 Oct: Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak on Thursday stressed the need for long-term planning for spring water management, particularly in the Himalayan region. Addressing government officials during his two-day visit to…

Tagak emphasises on spring water mgmt
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Over 2,000 kg of waste removed from Yagamso

ITANAGAR, 15 Oct: More than 2,000 kilograms of waste was removed from the Yagamso River at IG Park here during a mass clean-up drive organised on Thursday, with over 50 youths from Dumporijo constituency participating…

Over 2,000 kg of waste removed from Yagamso
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Renowned priest passes away

ITANAGAR, 15 Oct: Highly respected priest and renowned community orator Jiko Leriak Tamin passed away at his residence in Leriak village in Giba circle of Upper Subansiri district on 14 October after a prolonged…

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APPSC conducts outreach prog at BYGWC

POMA, 15 Oct: The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC), in collaboration with the Career Counselling Cell of Binni Yanga Government Women's College (BYGWC) here in Papum Pare district, organised an…

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WCD dept organises State Poshan Award and review meet

ITANAGAR, 15 Oct: A 'State Poshan Award-cum-review meeting' was organised by the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department at DK Convention Centre here, with focus on reviewing departmental programmes, sharing…

WCD dept organises State Poshan Award and review meet
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Child rights awareness prog held

PALIN, 15 Oct: A two-day awareness programme on child rights was organised here in Kra Daadi district by the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), in collaboration with the…

Child rights awareness prog held
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Debate competition held

PASIGHAT, 15 Oct: Jiden Gao, a third-semester student of the department of commerce, won the Institutional-Level Youth Debate Competition 2026 held at the Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) here in East Siang district…

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Field day on finger millet cultivation

BASAR, 15 Oct: The West Siang Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) organised a field day on finger millet cultivation at its farm in Bam near here in Leparada district on Thursday to promote the adoption of improved millet…

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Child rights awareness and community sensitisation prog

TUTING, 15 Oct: A two-day child rights awareness and community sensitisation programme under the theme 'Know Your Rights - Protect Every Child', was jointly conducted by the Department of Women and Child Development and…

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Man gets life imprisonment for raping eight-year-old niece

ITANAGAR, 14 Oct: A special POCSO court in Arunachal Pradesh has sentenced a 34-year-old man to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life for raping his eight-year-old niece, observing that the crime was a…

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CM inaugurates multipurpose hall at Galo Heritage Centre, appeals communities to preserve their heritage

NAHARLAGUN, 14 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday inaugurated the Donyi Polo Multipurpose Hall at the Galo Heritage Centre in Tarajuli, near here, describing it as a landmark of community participation and…

CM inaugurates multipurpose hall at Galo Heritage Centre, appeals communities to preserve their heritage
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Tagak takes part in Parliamentary Standing Committee meeting on water resources

NEW DELHI, 14 Oct: Rajya Sabha member from Arunachal Pradesh Tai Tagak participated in the first meeting of the Parliamentary Standing committee on Water Resource, held at Samanvay, Parliament House here on Tuesday. The…

Tagak takes part in Parliamentary Standing Committee meeting on water resources
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Ministers call for coordinated efforts for effective delivery of services

ITANAGAR, 14 Oct: Home minister Mama Natung and women and child development minister Dasanglu Pul on Wednesday stressed the need for coordinated planning, innovation and accountability to strengthen welfare programmes…

Ministers call for coordinated efforts for effective delivery of services
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Guv greets people on Chindang

ITANAGAR, 14 Oct : Governor K.T Parnaik greeted the people of the state, particularly Sajolang brethren on the festive occasion of Chindang. He expressed his hope that the festival would strengthen cultural identity and…

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Child rights awareness prog underway in Palin

PALIN, 14 Oct: A two-day awareness programme on child rights and protection under the theme "Know Your Right - Protect Every Child," organized by the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights…

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State-level conference for BoDs of LAMPS held

NAHARLAGUN, 14 Oct: A one-day state-level conference for chairmen and BODs of LAMPS, dairy, & fisheries cooperatives was organized by Arunachal Pradesh State Cooperative Union (APSCU) at its conference hall here on…

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Shergaon Horticulture Farm emerges as centre for scientific fruit cultivation

[ Lobom Tamin ] The State Horticulture Farm (SHF), Shergaon in West Kameng district has emerged as an important centre for temperate fruit cultivation, scientific horticultural practices and agricultural innovation in…

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Fmr ANSU leader urges youth to prioritize education

ITANAGAR, 14 Oct : Former ANSU spokesperson and social worker Toko Teki exhorted youth to prioritize education along with practical skills to become producers rather than mere consumers. Addressing the golden jubilee…

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CM is betraying the trust of people on SUMP

Editor, It is deeply disheartening and utterly frustrating to witness Chief Minister Pema Khandu callously playing with the emotions and lives of the Adi people, particularly those of Upper Siang and Siang districts,…

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The Tears of the Siang: An Adi plea against the shadow of the Mega-Dam

Editor, The Siang has always been our life, beating in time with the quiet rhythm of our mountains and the steady pulse of our community. For as long as our grandfathers can remember, our songs, our stories, and our…

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SUMP protest in Upper Siang continues as DA forced to relax prohibitory order

[ Marina Dai ] YINGKIONG, 13 Oct: Yingkiong, the headquarters of Upper Siang district, saw yet another protest rally against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) on Tuesday as people from several…

SUMP protest in Upper Siang continues as DA forced to relax prohibitory order
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30 bird species recorded in Joram

JORAM, 13 Oct: A total of 30 bird species were recorded during the first-ever Keyi Panyor Bird Counting conducted at Joram Putung in Joram village in Keyi Panyor district. The species identified included the Indian…

30 bird species recorded in Joram
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HRA demands immediate withdrawal of armed forces, dialogue on SUMP

NAHARLAGUN, 13 Oct: Expressing serious concern over the escalating tensions in Siang and Upper Siang districts in connection of the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), the Human Rights of Arunachal (HRA)…

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BBYK submits 5-point memo to NEIAFMR, seeks action on recruitment and local employment

[ Mingkeng Osik ] PASIGHAT, 13 Oct: The Bogong Banggo Yameng Kebang (BBYK) on Tuesday submitted a 5-point memorandum to the director in-charge of North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR),…

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Guv calls for expanding NCC footprint in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, 13 Oct: Governor K.T Parnaik stressed the need to expand NCC's reach by establishing more units in schools and colleges, especially in remote and border areas to provide the rural and tribal youth with greater…

Guv calls for expanding NCC footprint in Arunachal
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CM announces new initiatives to strengthen startup, investment ecosystem

ITANAGAR, 13 Oct: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday announced a slate of new initiatives to strengthen the state's startup and investment ecosystem, including an Arunachal Creative Economy (ACE) programme and an…

CM announces new initiatives to strengthen startup, investment ecosystem
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APSCPCR holds two-day child rights outreach prog in Koloriang

KOLORIANG, 13 Oct: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), in collaboration with the office of the WCD deputy director cum-district child protection officer, organised a two-day…

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AUS and ICAR-IARI sign MoU to strengthen agricultural research

NAMSAI, 13 Oct: Arunachal University of Studies (AUS) here and ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Assam, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote academic cooperation,…

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SIR for Arunachal

The entire Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process remains under scrutiny and as protests continue, the Election Commission has announced a special voter enrolment drive in Arunachal Pradesh for those who have been…

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Lipin Ete to represent India at World Karate C'ships

ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: Lipin Ete from Arunachal Pradesh has been selected to represent India in the female individual kata U-21 category at the 14th World Karate Championships for cadet, junior and Under-21, scheduled to be…

Lipin Ete to represent India at World Karate C'ships
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APCC expresses concern over rising tensions in Siang region over SUMP

ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has raised serious concern over the escalating tensions in Siang and Upper Siang districts over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The…

APCC expresses concern over rising tensions in Siang region over SUMP
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Forum seeks separate recruitment criteria for forestry graduates

ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: The Citizens Right Protection Forum has appealed to the state government to frame separate recruitment criteria for forestry graduates, include forestry as an optional subject in examinations conducted…

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Uphold highest standards of academic integrity: Guv to APU VC

ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: Governor KT Parnaik advised Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Ashan Riddi to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, punctuality and academic integrity.…

Uphold highest standards of academic integrity: Guv to APU VC
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GYO seeks coordination meeting over Akajan-Likabali-Bame road

LIKABALI, 12 Oct: The Galo Youth Organisation (GYO) has submitted a representation to the Lower Siang deputy commissioner, seeking convening of an urgent coordination meeting with the executive director, NHIDCL regional…