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3d ago · 3 min read

India, China checkmate each other in Taksing and Limeking sectors

[ Bengia Ajum ] TAKSING, 29 Aug: Amid conflicting reports about alleged Chinese intrusion in Taksing and Limeking circles of Upper Subansiri district, the ground reality tells a different story. There is no doubt that…

3d ago · 2 min read

Cleanliness drive carried out in Tawang

TAWANG, 29 Aug: More than 350 volunteers participated in a massive cleanliness drive organised here by the Monpa Mimang Tsogpa (MMT), in collaboration with the district administration and the Indian Army, on Saturday.…

22 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Gao says alleged Chinese intrusion vindicates his concerns

[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 21 Aug: Member of Parliament from the Eastern Arunachal parliamentary constituency, Tapir Gao, said that the recent uproar over alleged Chinese intrusions in Upper Subansiri district has…

Gao says alleged Chinese intrusion vindicates his concerns
21 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Cong demands govt come clean on alleged Chinese intrusions in Taksing

ITANAGAR, 20 Aug: The Congress party in Arunachal has demanded that the government come clean on alleged Chinese intrusions in the Taksing sector and place verified facts before the people. Rejecting Union Minister…

21 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Army organises community outreach prog in Tuting

PASIGHAT, 20 Aug: The Spearhead Division of the Indian Army organised a community outreach programme at the Government Town Secondary School in Tuting in Upper Siang district, with the participation of 43 students, five…

Army organises community outreach prog in Tuting
17 Aug 2026 · 15 min read

Independence Day celebrated across state

ITANAGAR, 16 Aug: T he 80th Independence Day was celebrated with great patriotism across the state on 15 August. In Itanagar, the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated Independence Day with patriotic fervour at…

Independence Day celebrated across state
17 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Chinese activities along the border

Editor, I am writing to express serious concern regarding the reports and information circulating about Chinese activities along the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh. Claims are being widely circulated that…

15 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

86-yr-old war witness hoists tricolour, reminds nation of true meaning of freedom

[ Prem Chetry ] TAWANG, 14 Aug: Eighty-six-year-old Tsering Sangey of Jangda village in Tawang district has shown the true spirit of patriotism by proudly hoisting the tricolour at his home as part of the Har Ghar…

86-yr-old war witness hoists tricolour, reminds nation of true meaning of freedom
15 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

 Spearhead gunners conduct outreach prog in Jonai

PASIGHAT, 14 Aug: As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, Spearhead Gunners, based at the Sigar military station here in East Siang district, conducted a youth outreach programme at the Jonai Science College…

15 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

BRO hoists 72-foot tall Indian flag at Sela tunnel

[ Prem Chetry ] TAWANG, 14 Aug: A massive 72-foot tall national flag was hoisted on Thursday at the Sela Tunnel portal by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), marking another milestone under the Har Ghar Tiranga…

BRO hoists 72-foot tall Indian flag at Sela tunnel
14 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Police sound alert over Pak intelligence operatives working at PLA's behest

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 13 Aug: In an unusual development, the state police on Thursday sounded a high alert over suspected Pakistan intelligence operatives allegedly working at the behest of China's People's…

14 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Tiranga bike and cycle yatra held

TAWANG, 13 Aug: In the run-up to the Independence Day, the spirit of patriotism came alive on the roads of Tawang on Thursday with a vibrant 'Tiranga Bike & Cycle Yatra' from Chhamleng, Tawang monastery, to the Tawang…

Tiranga bike and cycle yatra held
12 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

APAMP, SSB ink MoU to boost rural livelihood

ITANAGAR, 11 Aug: The Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the DK State Convention Centre here on Tuesday, in a move to…

APAMP, SSB ink MoU to boost rural livelihood
11 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

PLA denying Indian forces access to key patrolling points in Taksing: PPA

ITANAGAR, 10 Aug: A fact-finding committee (FFC) deputed by the People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) has reported that China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops have effectively denied Indian forces access to key…

11 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

CM urges youth to explore careers in armed forces

PASIGHAT, 10 Aug: Chief Minister Pema Khandu urged the youth of the state to explore careers in the armed forces and other national services, saying that the state government has initiated a programme to support more…

CM urges youth to explore careers in armed forces
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…

6 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Locals allege fresh Chinese incursion in Taksing

[Bengia Ajum] DAPORIJO, 5 Aug: Fresh allegations of Chinese incursions in Taksing circle of Upper Subansiri district have surfaced, with locals claiming that Chinese forces intruded into Pukar La and Ollo. According to…

4 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Yak vaccination drive against FMD begins in Dopokhar

TAWANG, 3 Aug: In an initiative to safeguard the livelihoods of high-altitude pastoral communities, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Dairy Development, Tawang district, in collaboration with the Indian…

27 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Guv calls for investment in sports infra and coaching to groom young talent

RUPA, 26 Jul: Governor KT Parnaik called for sustained investment in sports infrastructure, coaching, and exposure opportunities to help young athletes in the state realise their full potential. Inaugurating the ‘Rupa…

Guv calls for investment in sports infra and coaching to groom young talent
27 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Monyul FC off to flying start, beat Yupia FC 5-1 in Independence Cup

TAWANG, 26 Jul: Monyul FC made a flying start in the 33rd Merag Lama Lodroe Gyatso (MLLG) Independence Cup Football Tournament with a 5-1 win over Yupia FC in the inaugural match, striking the first goal in just 38…

Monyul FC off to flying start, beat Yupia FC 5-1 in Independence Cup
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

‘Rain Run’ held on Kargil Vijay Diwas

ITANAGAR, 26 Jul: Home Minister Mama Natung flagged off a run from Indira Gandhi Park here on the 27th anniversary of Operation Vijay to pay homage to the Army personnel who made the supreme sacrifice during the…

25 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Veterans’ outreach prog held in Tuting

TUTING, 24 Jul : Demonstrating its steadfast commitment to the welfare of ex-servicemen, veer naris, veer matas and their families, the Indian Army organised an outreach programme called ‘Shaurya Sambandh’ here in Upper…

Veterans’ outreach prog held in Tuting
20 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Army organises Yak Mela

TAWANG, 19 Jul: In a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage and resilient spirit of the Brokpa community, the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps organised a grand Yak Mela on Sunday in Groleteng, situated at an…

Army organises Yak Mela
19 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Army hands over computer sets, dance costumes

TAWANG, 18 Jul: General Officer Commanding of the 5 Mountain Division, Maj Gen Amit Nautiyal, handed over computer sets and traditional dance costumes to various schools and NGOs here on Saturday under Operation…

Army hands over computer sets, dance costumes
18 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Military interaction, weapons display held

PASIGHAT, 17 Jul: The Spearhead Gunners of the Sigar military station here in East Siang district conducted a ‘military interaction and strategic weapons display’ programme for the students of Rashtriya Raksha…

15 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Army provides portable toilets under Op Sadbhavana

PASIGHAT, 14 Jul: The Spearhead Gunners of the Indian Army handed over six portable mobile toilets to beneficiaries across Mottum, Sigar and Mebo in East Siang district as part of its community outreach initiative under…

15 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Army flags off Sainik School students

DIRANG, 14 Jul: The Sela Brigade of the Indian Army on Tuesday flagged off 25 students from the border villages of Jung and Dirang who have secured admission to Woods Park Sainik School, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh,…

14 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Indian Army conducts UAS, C-UAS trg for NCC cadets

PASIGHAT, 13 Jul: The Spearhead Gunners of the Indian Army conducted a ‘Basic UAS and C-UAS’ training programme for approximately 120 NCC cadets of the 22 AP NCC Battalion, here in East Siang district. The training was…

Indian Army conducts UAS, C-UAS trg for NCC cadets
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…

11 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Dirang to ban 500 ml plastic water bottles

[ Prem Chetry ] DIRANG, 10 Jul: In an effort to protect the environment, the Dirang administration announced a ban on the sale of 500 ml plastic water bottles in Dirang subdivision of West Kameng district on Friday.…

7 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Guv calls for high degree of vigilance in border regions

ITANAGAR, 6 Jul: Governor KT Parnaik emphasised the importance of maintaining a high degree of vigilance and ensuring regular patrolling by the armed forces in sensitive border regions to safeguard national interests.…

Guv calls for high degree of vigilance in border regions
6 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Cong urges Centre to set up parl panel to review ground situation along LAC

ITANAGAR, 5 Jul: Amid conflicting claims over reported Chinese intrusion in Arunachal Pradesh, the Arunachal Adivasi Congress (AAC) has urged the Centre to set up a parliamentary panel to review the ground situation…

6 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

NWS says memo meant solely to highlight grievances, seeks action to address border concerns

[ Karda Natam ] DAPORIJO, 5 Jul: The Nah Welfare Society (NWS) on Sunday clarified that the recent memorandum it submitted to the Upper Subansiri deputy commissioner was meant solely to highlight long-pending grievances…

NWS says memo meant solely to highlight grievances, seeks action to address border concerns
6 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Differing border claims

Monday Musing [ Bengia Ajum ] When the Nah Welfare Society (NWS) first claimed that the Chinese PLA had captured Indian territory in the Taksing area of Upper Subansiri district, many expected the Government of India to…

3 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Meeting on solid waste mgmt held

TAWANG, 2 Jul: Tawang DC Namgyal Angmo reiterated the district administration’s commitment towards a cleaner and plastic-free Tawang, informing that the ban on single-use plastics and drinking water bottles below two…

Meeting on solid waste mgmt held
3 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Differing perceptions

Following allegations by the Nah Welfare Society (NWS) that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has encroached into Indian territory near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district, the Indian Army rejected the claim,…

2 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Guv seeks centre’s support for relief, rehabilitation

ITANAGAR, 1 Jul: Governor K.T Parnaik sought continued support from the central government for relief, rehabilitation, and restoration of essential infrastructure and livelihoods in the wake of extensive damage caused…

Guv seeks centre’s support for relief, rehabilitation
2 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

What Taksing’s grazing grounds tell us about border security?

Editor, When we discuss the Sino-Indian border dispute the discourse is almost entirely monopolized by military logistics, troop deployments and high-level diplomatic stalemates in capital cities. We look at satellite…

1 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Army brushes off claim of Chinese incursion; NWS stands by its allegation

[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 30 Jun: After the Nah Welfare Society (NWS) alleged that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had encroached into Indian territory near Taksing in Upper Subansiri district, the Indian…

1 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

SAD camp organised at Mago vill

TAWANG, 30 Jun: The Tawang district administration conducted a Seva Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 camp at Mago village on Tuesday, bringing a wide range of government services to the doorstep of the people. The initiative aimed…

30 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

IPPI campaign launched

PASIGHAT, 29 Jun: Joining the nationwide health initiative aimed at eradicating polio, the East Siang District Health Society launched the Intensive Pulse Polio Immunisation (IPPI) campaign on 28 June at the urban…

IPPI campaign launched
29 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Guv celebrates birthday with students

ITANAGAR, 28 Jun: Governor KT Parnaik visited Abotani Vidya Niketan in Pachin Colony, Naharlagun, on 28 June and celebrated his birthday with the students, teachers, and staff of the institution. The school is managed…

Guv celebrates birthday with students
26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Civil-military fusion meet held

HAWAI, 24 Jun: The 2nd civil-military fusion meeting was held here in Anjaw district on Thursday to strengthen coordination between the civil administration and the Indian Army on key issues concerning border area…

Civil-military fusion meet held
25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Army, ITBP hold joint coordination meet to boost operational readiness

ITANAGAR, 24 Jun: A joint training programme and coordinating conference of the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) concluded on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing interoperability and operational readiness…

24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Agriculture backbone of Arunachal’s rural economy: Wangsu

NAHARLAGUN, 23 Jun: Stating that agriculture is the backbone of the state’s rural economy, Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu urged officials, particularly those from underperforming districts, to rededicate…

Agriculture backbone of Arunachal’s rural economy: Wangsu
23 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Army chief felicitates tourism veteran, mountaineers

[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA/TEZPUR, 22 Jun: Tourism veteran Tsering Wange, his better half, Padma Shri awardee Dr Anshu Jamsenpa, and Everester Tongchen Nimsonga from West Kameng district were felicitated by Chief of the…

Army chief felicitates tourism veteran, mountaineers
22 Jun 2026 · 16 min read

Arunachal celebrates Yoga Day; CM highlights wellness benefits

ITANAGAR, 21 Jun: Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) by holding several sessions across the state, with Chief Minister Pema Khandu saying that “yoga unites all in strength,…

Arunachal celebrates Yoga Day; CM highlights wellness benefits
21 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Over 100 join yoga session organised by Army in Aalo

ITANAGAR, 20 Jun: More than 100 students and Army personnel participated in a special yoga session organised by the Spearhead Division of the Indian Army in collaboration with North Eastern Frontier Technical University…

16 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Army, Airtel join hands for mobile connectivity in W/Kameng

ITANAGAR, 15 Jun: The Indian Army and Bharti Airtel have signed a pact to strengthen mobile network infrastructure in remote areas of West Kameng district, an official said here on Monday. The partnership aims to bridge…

16 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Donors honoured on World Blood Donor Day

ITANAGAR, 15 Jun: The State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC), along with 14 blood centres across the state, observed the World Blood Donor Day 2026 by honouring donors and organising voluntary blood donation camps with…

Donors honoured on World Blood Donor Day