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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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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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3rd Greater Siang Badminton Tournament underway

PASIGHAT, 17 Oct: The 3rd Greater Siang Badminton Tournament commenced on Saturday at the indoor badminton hall here in East Siang district, bringing together 339 players from seven districts of undivided Siang, with…

3rd Greater Siang Badminton Tournament underway
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A Poem on Kindness [ POEM ]

--- Kalyan Kumar Dutta, VKV Kharsang. Be kind to all, let love shine bright, Keep peace within and choose what’s right. Let goodness guide the words you say, But guard your heart along the way. Care for others, show…

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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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Apang slams govt for using force to suppress peaceful movement, misleading public on SUMP

ITANAGAR, 16 Oct: The Chief Minister Pema Khandu-led state government has once again come under sharp criticism from former chief minister and social worker Gegong Apang, who accused it of using unnecessary force to…

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RGU celebrates Autumn Lit Fest

RONO HILLS, 16 Oct: The department of English, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), celebrated the Autumn Lit Fest-cum-2nd foundation day of its Literary Activities Club (LAC) on the university premises here on 15 October.…

RGU celebrates Autumn Lit Fest
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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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Plan for future

The Indian Army's 2 Mountain Artillery Brigade, stationed at Lohitpur near Tezu in Lohit district, began its firing exercise after an agreement was reached with the local villagers. In response to community concerns,…

1d ago · 5 min read

Still needs the dollar

BRICS For A New Order By Shivaji Sarkar India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship comes at a time of profound global change. The international order is facing economic fragmentation, rapid technological disruption and growing…

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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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IYC stages march to reclaim Jantar Mantar as protest site

NEW DELHI, 15 Oct: The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) staged a march here on Thursday to reclaim Jantar Mantar as a democratic space for the people to organise protests. Participating in the march, IYC national general…

IYC stages march to reclaim Jantar Mantar as protest site
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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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Governor presents 'Land of Rising Sun plaque for Excellence'

ITANAGAR, 15 Oct: Governor KT Parnaik presented the 'Land of Rising Sun Plaque for Excellence' to Pawan Kumar Sain, commissioner to the governor, at the Lok Bhavan here on Thursday, in recognition of his outstanding…

Governor presents 'Land of Rising Sun plaque for Excellence'
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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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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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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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Ledum win 24th Odam Ering Memorial Football Tournament

[ Mingkeng Osik ] PASIGHAT, 15 Oct: Ledum won the 24th Odam Ering Memorial Football Tournament 2026, beating Mirem 5-1 in the final in Bilat near here on Thursday. The winners pocketed a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh, while…

Ledum win 24th Odam Ering Memorial Football Tournament
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Women Farmers' Day celebrated

NAMSAI, 15 Oct: The Namsai Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) celebrated the Women Farmers' Day on Thursday at Napotia village in Namsai district. A total of 28 women farmers participated in the programme. During the programme,…

Women Farmers' Day celebrated
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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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Friends, foes & fine lines

Modi-Xi-Putin By Poonam I Kaushish Phew! India heaved a sigh of relief as an expanded BRICS concluded Sunday, but all eyes were on the piece de resistance: India-China-Russia triangle, exposing contradictions in our…

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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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DC stresses planning, coordination to ensure uninterrupted power supply

TAWANG, 14 Oct: Tawang DC Namgyal Angmo emphasized the need for proactive planning, effective coordination and timely preparedness to address the challenges associated with winter power demand and supply constraints in…

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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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Orientation prog for panchayat members held

TAWANG, 14 Oct: T he State Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (SIRD&PR), in collaboration with the District Panchayati Raj department, Tawang, organized an orientation programme on the Gram Panchayat…

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DA holds meet to step up digital farmer registration drive

DAPORIJO, 14 Oct: The Upper or Subansiri district administration convened a high-level coordination meeting here on Wednesday to step up the digital farmer registration drive under the centrally-sponsored AgriStack…

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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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JNC organises webinar on career opportunities at bank

PASIGHAT, 14 Oct: T he Placement Cell of Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), in collaboration with ICICI Bank and with the support of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), organised a webinar on career opportunities…

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Anganwadi workers receive training to strengthen ECCE

DIYUN, 14 Oct: The department of women and child development (WCD), Changlang, in collaboration with the India Foundation For Education Transformation (IFET) and Ugam Education Foundation, organised the first two-day…

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In solidarity with the Adi people of Siang Valley

Editor, The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) is a massive hydroelectric dam proposed for the Siang River with an installed capacity of approximately 11,000-12,500 MW, its construction would pose an existential…

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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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NNPTR contingency staffs threaten 'no pay, no work'

[ Indrajit Tingwa ] MIAO 13 Oct: The contingency staff of the Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (NNPTR) have threatened to vacate camps and go for 'No Pay, No Work,' if pending salaries for the past six months,…

NNPTR contingency staffs threaten 'no pay, no work'
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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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IJU expresses concern over detention of journalists covering youth protests in Delhi

ITANAGAR, 13 Oct: The Indian Journalists Union (IJU) expresses serious concern over the detention of journalists and media personnel while they were covering the recent youth-led protests in New Delhi against alleged…

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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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Pasighat a 'Mini India': Moyong

[ Mingkeng Osik ] PASIGHHAT, 13 Oct: State BJP president Kaling Moyong described Pasighat as a "Mini India," where people belonging to different religions, cultures and communities live together in peace, mutual respect…

4d ago · 5 min read

Still needs the dollar

BRICS For A New Order By Shivaji Sarkar India’s 2026 BRICS Chairship comes at a time of profound global change. The international order is facing economic fragmentation, rapid technological disruption and growing…

5d ago · 4 min read

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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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…