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21h ago · 3 min read

NEHR urges CM to review hydro projects downstream of high-risk glacial lakes

ITANAGAR, 1 Sep: The North East Human Rights (NEHR) has appealed to Chief Minister Pema Khandu for urgent review of hydropower projects located downstream of high-risk glacial lakes in light of the recent Nepal disaster…

6d ago · 1 min read

Bille-Miging road project work starts

PAYUM, 26 Aug: The construction of the 26-km stretch of the Bille-Miging road from the Bille end (Package-I) under the Arunachal Frontier Highway (NH-913) was formally flagged off on Wednesday in Payum in Siang district…

26 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

'Fireside Tales' released in Tawang

TAWANG, 25 Aug: Fireside Tales, a collection of stories authored by Tawang Superintendent of Police(SP) Tasi Darang, was released on Tuesday by Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo, in the presence of ZPC Leki Gombu,…

'Fireside Tales' released in Tawang
25 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

SC gives CBI two weeks to file fresh status report on govt contracts to CM's family members

[ Bengia Ajum ] NEW DELHI, 24 Aug: The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) two weeks' time to file a fresh status report in the case related to government contracts allegedly awarded…

24 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Reopening an old wound

Monday Musing [ Amar Sangno ] A boundary dispute turned into a violent clash between the natives of Hime village in Kangku circle of Lower Siang district and Bodoti village of Assam, resulting in bullet injuries to…

22 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

The Siang dam: Weighing water security, people and knowledge in the Northeast

[ By Pooja Gupta ] The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), proposed near Upper Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, is set to be India's largest hydropower dam - a nearly 11,000 mw structure conceived to regulate…

21 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

GoAP appoints two as SC standing counsel

[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 20 Aug: The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has appointed advocates Durga Dutt and Rishi Awasthi as standing counsel for the state in the Supreme Court of India. The move comes after Additional…

21 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

ANSU seeks shifting of MoRTH RO from Tezpur to Itanagar

ITANAGAR, 20 Aug: The All Nyishi Students' Union (ANSU) has urged the Centre to shift the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' (MoRTH) regional office (RO), currently functioning from Tezpur in Assam, back to…

21 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Keep peace

The Assam-based Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), the student body of the Mising community, called off its road and economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh on Monday following a meeting with Chief Minister Pema…

20 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Arunachal blockade by Assam should spur fresh push for East-West Corridor

[Bengia Ajum] ITANAGAR, 19 Aug: The recent economic and road blockade imposed against Arunachal Pradesh by the Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK) has reignited the need to develop intra-state road connectivity bypassing…

19 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

6th Arunachal Club T20 Championship begins

ITANAGAR, 18 Aug: The 6th Arunachal Club T20 Championship 2026-27 began at the AIOC ground here on Sunday with Si-Donyi Cricket Foundation taking on Nirjuli Cricket Club in the opening match. Nirjuli Cricket Club won…

6th Arunachal Club T20 Championship begins
19 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

I-Day vision

The Chief Minister's Independence Day speech heavily focused on infrastructure development. Pema Khandu announced that the state government will invest Rs. 7,834 crore during 2026-29 to strengthen roads, rural…

19 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

The indigenous tribal language test

Editor, In a post on his social media account on 'X', Chief Minister Pema Khandu made a simple but meaningful point: "If you are going to serve the people of Arunachal, you should be able to speak at least one of the…

18 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

TMPK announces complete withdrawal of economic blockade following meeting with CM

[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 17 Aug: The Assam-based Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), the student body of the Mising community, has called off its road and economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh on Monday following a…

17 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

IMCLS blacklists 4 researchers for breaching community research ethics

[ Karyir Riba ] ROING, 16 Aug: The Idu Mishmi Cultural and Literary Society (IMCLS) has blacklisted four researchers from National Center for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Indian Foundation for Butterflies Trust (IFBT),…

17 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Joint delegation meets CM, seeks probe into Hime village incident, solution to boundary issue

[ Mingkeng Osik ] ITANAGAR, 16 Aug: A joint delegation of five organizations met Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and sought a free and fair investigation into the Hime village incident, and an immediate and…

17 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Guv inaugurates chief minister's office

ITANAGAR, 16 Aug: Governor KT Parnaik inaugurated the newly established chief minister's office and chief minister's residence at Niti Vihar here on Saturday. The occasion, coinciding with the celebration of India's…

Guv inaugurates chief minister's office
15 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

 AAPSU asks APPSC, APSSB to implement new eligibility criteria in recruitment

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 14 Aug: T he All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) on Friday warned the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) and the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB)…

15 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

CM remembers Partition victims, urges people to learn from history

ITANAGAR, 14 Aug: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday remembered the millions who suffered during the Partition of India, paying tributes to those who lost their lives and honouring the courage of people who rebuilt…

CM remembers Partition victims, urges people to learn from history
15 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Four missing minor boys recovered from Tawang

TAWANG, 14 Aug: In a prompt and coordinated response, the Tawang police traced and safely recovered four minor boys reported missing from Eklavya Model Residential School, Bana, East Kameng district, within a short time…

15 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

The new criteria for govt employment

The state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, has approved uniform eligibility criteria for direct recruitment through competitive examinations to all Group A, B and C services/posts under the Arunachal…

14 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

APSCPCR initiates follow-up action on Tawang Declaration on Child Rights

ITANAGAR, 13 Aug: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has initiated formal follow-up action on the 'Tawang Declaration on Child Rights, 2026' and the convention resolution…

14 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

A commendable initiative

The Arunachal Pradesh government, in collaboration with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, is working to establish organ transplant services at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS). This will…

13 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

TMPK blockade over Hime firing disrupts Arunachal

Bengia Ajum ITANAGAR, 12 Aug: The economic blockade imposed against Arunachal Pradesh by Takam Mising Porin Kébang (TMPK) caused major disruption across the state on Wednesday. TMPK supporters stopped vehicular movement…

TMPK blockade over Hime firing disrupts Arunachal
13 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Govt working to start organ transplant facilities at TRIHMS: CM

ITANAGAR, 12 Aug: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday informed that the state government, in collaboration with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, is working towards starting organ transplant facilities at Tomo Riba…

12 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

PPA supports AAPSU over recruitment process

ITANAGAR, 11 Aug: The People's Party of Arunachal (PPA) strongly supported the demand raised by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) for changes in document requirements for recruitment processes conducted…

11 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Cong demands CM's resignation over CBI probe, questions non-cooperation

ITANAGAR, 10 Aug: The Congress party in the state on Monday demanded that Chief Minister Pema Khandu resign on moral grounds until the completion of the Supreme Court-directed CBI enquiry into the alleged irregularities…

11 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Standing counsel for GoAP resigns

[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 10 Aug: The additional advocate general-cum-standing counsel for the state of Arunachal Pradesh in the Supreme Court of India, Anil Srivastav, tendered his resignation on Monday. He had been…

11 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

CM urges NE varsities to become 'problem-solving institutions'

PASIGHAT, 10 Aug: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday called upon universities of the Northeast to move beyond conventional degree-oriented education and evolve into "problem-solving institutions" capable of addressing…

CM urges NE varsities to become 'problem-solving institutions'
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 · 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…

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 · 6 min read

Yonex-Sunrise DK Memorial Badminton C'Ship begins

ITANAGAR, 8 Aug: Over 400 shuttlers from across the state will be seen vying for top honours at the 13th Dorjee Khandu Memorial State Badminton Championship-2026, which began at the Khelo India Indoor Stadium here on…

8 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

Govt to transform state's rich handloom tradition into vibrant economic sector: CM

National Handloom Day ITANAGAR, 7 Aug: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday reaffirmed the state government's commitment to transforming Arunachal Pradesh' rich handloom tradition into a vibrant economic sector,…

Govt to transform state's rich handloom tradition into vibrant economic sector: CM
6 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Lok Bhavan house of people: Guv

ITANAGAR, 5 Aug: Governor K.T Parnaik called upon the people of the state to regard Lok Bhavan as a house of the people, dedicated to serving the welfare and progress of every citizen of the state. “The Lok Bhavan truly…

Lok Bhavan house of people: Guv
5 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

AFTF announces march for scrapping of 80:20 recruitment ratio

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 4 Aug: Arunachal Frontier Tribal Front (AFTF) chairman Tadak Nalo on Tuesday announced a peaceful march on 8 August, demanding the scrapping of the 80:20 job reservation ratio. Addressing a…

5 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

State’s disturbing silence

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Arunachal Pradesh chief secretary and the home principal secretary, directing them to appear before the court, following the CBI’s allegation that the Arunachal Pradesh…

4 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

SC summons Arunachal CS, home secy over alleged non-cooperation in CBI’s CM contract probe

Staff Reporter NEW DELHI, Aug 3: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Arunachal Pradesh chief secretary and principal secretary (home), directing them to appear before the court on 24 August over the…

3 Aug 2026 · 10 min read

Guv, CM join nationwide anti-drug campaign

ITANAGAR, 2 Aug: Governor KT Parnaikparticipated in the virtual interaction with the youth of the nation and the launch of the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from…

Guv, CM join nationwide anti-drug campaign
3 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Appeal for recognition of Everest summiteers

Editor, Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in Northeast India in producing Mount Everest summiteers, whose remarkable achievements have brought immense pride and recognition to the state and the nation.…

1 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

CM calls for stronger regional cooperation to address emerging challenges

SCPCR convention TAWANG, 31 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday called for stronger regional cooperation and collaborative action among the Northeastern states to address emerging challenges affecting children,…

CM calls for stronger regional cooperation to address emerging challenges
30 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

India has shown dedicated conservation efforts can make real difference: CM on Tiger Day

ITANAGAR, 29 Jul: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said that India’s success in protecting tigers demonstrates that sustained conservation efforts can deliver tangible results. In a social media post on the…

India has shown dedicated conservation efforts can make real difference: CM on Tiger Day
30 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

NE states’ child rights commissions to meet in Tawang

ITANAGAR, 29 Jul: State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs) from all the Northeastern states will gather for a convention in Tawang to discuss pressing regional child rights issues. The convention will…

27 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Aalo Press Club inaugurated; MLA calls for ethical journalism

AALO, 26 Jul: Aalo West MLA Topin Ete on Saturday urged journalists to uphold the ethics of journalism and avoid publishing half truths or misinformation, saying responsible reporting is essential to safeguard…

Aalo Press Club inaugurated; MLA calls for ethical journalism
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
26 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Agriculture, horticulture instruments for economic growth: Guv

SHERGAON, 25 Jul: Governor KT Parnaik visited the State Horticulture Farm here in West Kameng district on Saturday, and commended the dedicated efforts of the farm management in promoting scientific horticulture and…

Agriculture, horticulture instruments for economic growth: Guv
25 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

ABKYW appeals for early restoration of roads, drinking water facility; disburses over Rs 4 lakh to flood-affected villagers

[ Mingkeng Osik ] PASIGHAT, 24 Jul: The Adi Ba:ne Kebang Youth Wing (ABKYW-Apex) has appealed to Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the East Siang deputy commissioner and the departments concerned, including the RWD, PWD and…

ABKYW appeals for early restoration of roads, drinking water facility; disburses over Rs 4 lakh to flood-affected villagers
24 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Guv, CM discuss state’s developmental priorities

ITANAGAR, 23 Jul: Governor KT Parnaik and Chief Minister Pema Khandu held detailed discussions on the state’s developmental priorities, implementation of key projects, and measures to address challenges arising from…

Guv, CM discuss state’s developmental priorities
24 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Jini inspects landslide-prone road stretches

LIKABALI, 23 Jul: SJETA Minister Kento Jini inspected the landslide-prone areas and road blockage points along the Akajan-Likabali-Bame road on Thursday to assess the condition of the affected stretches and review the…

Jini inspects landslide-prone road stretches