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22h ago · 4 min read

Tatung takes Keyi Panyor's indigenous development vision to global summit in Bhutan

PARO, 1 Sep: Arunachal Pradesh MLA Toko Tatung, representing the Yachuli Assembly constituency in Keyi Panyor district, on Tuesday presented the emerging development vision of one of India's youngest districts at the…

Tatung takes Keyi Panyor's indigenous development vision to global summit in Bhutan
22h ago · 1 min read

New discoveries

An Indo-German research team has discovered 15 species of Stenus beetles new to science in Arunachal Pradesh, making it one of the largest recent additions to the insect fauna of the Eastern Himalayas. The discoveries…

1d ago · 8 min read

Fresh thoughts on procedure

By Inder Jit (Released on 26 October 1976) A good, close look is currently being given to crucial clauses of the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Bill in the light of some thought-provoking and incisive comments…

2d ago · 6 min read

El nino may hit situation

Critical Agri Challenge By Dhurjati Mukherjee The agricultural sector is expected to be affected in most districts due to deficient rainfall at the right time and other factors. As per government data, about 45 percent…

3d ago · 3 min read

15 new rove beetle species documented from Arunachal

ITANAGAR, 29 Aug: In a landmark scientific achievement, an Indo-German research team has discovered 15 species of Stenus beetles, new to science, in the waterfalls and forests of Arunachal Pradesh, one of the world's…

15 new rove beetle species documented from Arunachal
3d ago · 4 min read

'Kiyak Laam Kraam: Our journey' tourism and culture experience tour concludes

Initiative provided new window of opportunities: Sona ITANAGAR, 29 Aug: The valedictory ceremony of 'Kiyak Laam Kraam: Our Journey - Tourism and Culture Experience Tour' was held at the state banquet hall here on…

'Kiyak Laam Kraam: Our journey' tourism and culture experience tour concludes
4d ago · 3 min read

APSHRC directs govt to pay Rs 3 lakh compensation to kin of worker who died due to electrocution

ITANAGAR, 28 Aug: The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) has directed the state government to pay a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the next of kin of late Bamang Tach, who died on 3 August, 2023, due…

4d ago · 2 min read

ANSU seeks urgent govt action to contain FMD outbreak

ITANAGAR, 28 Aug: The All Nyishi Students' Union (ANSU) has urged the Arunachal Pradesh government to immediately deploy adequate veterinary doctors and para-veterinary personnel and ensure availability of essential…

5d ago · 1 min read

Brawl erupts between anti- and pro-dam groups

[ Karda Natam ] DAPORIJO, 27 Aug: A public brawl reportedly erupted between supporters and opponents of the proposed Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Power (SUMP) project at the Menga dam area on Thursday morning, as…

5d ago · 1 min read

Unidentified bodies recovered from river

ANINI, 27 Aug: Two separate unidentified dead bodies were recovered from the Mathu river near Brango village in Dibang Valley district on 26 and 27 August. As per the Anini police station, both deceased are males, aged…

26 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Agri team assesses advanced honey testing facilities at RGU

RONO HILLS, 25 Aug: A high-level delegation of senior officers from the Directorate of Agriculture, led by Director (Marketing) Nokliam Sumnyan,visited Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here on Tuesday and assessed the…

Agri team assesses advanced honey testing facilities at RGU
25 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

RGU's SSRSF hosts discussion on language, script, tribal identity

RONO HILLS, 24 Aug: The Social Science Research Scholars' Forum (SSRSF) under the faculty of social science (FSS) of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) hosted the second session of its informal discussion series, 'SS!P…

RGU's SSRSF hosts discussion on language, script, tribal identity
25 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Questions regarding APPSC TGT physics exam

Editor, A competitive examination can command public trust only when the same rules are applied equally to every candidate. The APPSC TGT physics examination held on 12 July at the old APPSC building has raised concerns…

24 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

The case for India

A New Superpower By Dr. D.K. Giri (Prof of Practice, Institute of Management Bhubaneshwar) The 21st century will not have one superpower. It will have several centres of power. In that multipolar world, the question is…

23 Aug 2026 · 12 min read

Not tribal enough? Why should a tribal woman's identity depend on whom she marries?

[ Mamum Megu ] There is an uncomfortable question that Arunachal Pradesh needs to ask itself: Are tribal women not tribal enough? The question may sound provocative. But it becomes difficult to ignore when discussions…

23 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Reading 'Giants' by Huthuka Sumi

TribalBookworms [ Dr Doyir Ete Taipodia ] There is an African tribal saying, "When a river forgets its source, it will soon run dry." The message carries itself: we must not forget our roots, our stories and histories.…

Reading 'Giants' by Huthuka Sumi
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 · 3 min read

RGU gets state of the art Broadcast & Digital Media Resource Centre

RONO HILLS, 20 Aug: Governor KT Parnaik inaugurated the state of the art Broadcast & Digital Media Resource Centre of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) on the university campus here on Thursday. In the first live telecast…

RGU gets state of the art  Broadcast & Digital Media Resource Centre
21 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Lecturer gets 5 years in jail in POCSO case

YUPIA, 20 Aug: The special POCSO court here in Papum Pare district has sentenced a 66-year-old retired government lecturer to five years' imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl while she was attending…

21 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Guv calls for responsible storytelling to showcase Arunachal

RONO HILLS, 20 Aug : Governor KT Parnaikadvised content creators and influencers to use their influence responsibly and create content that promotes social harmony, environmental awareness, responsible citizenship and…

Guv calls for responsible storytelling to showcase Arunachal
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…

20 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

HC strikes down minister's appellate power in municipal defection cases

ITANAGAR, 19 Aug: The Gauhati High Court has struck down a provision of an Arunachal Pradesh law that empowered the minister in charge of Urban Local Bodies to hear appeals against decisions of the State Election…

18 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

RGU wins RGU vs NERIST I-Day Badminton Running Trophy

Dr. P. Devachandra Singh and Gunzan Gongo declared as best players RONO HILLS, 17 Aug: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) emerged victorious in the RGU vs NERIST Independence Day Badminton Running Trophy-II, defeating the…

RGU wins RGU vs NERIST I-Day Badminton Running Trophy
18 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

World as per xi's dictionary

By Maciej Gaca (Centre for International Relations, Poland) Much of the diagnosis of China’s new white paper, “More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China’s Principles, Proposals, and Actions,” published this June,…

17 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

After 80:20: Protecting tribal rights without excluding Arunachal's own residents

[ Sunil Kumar Chakma ] The debate over replacing the 80:20 recruitment arrangement with a system requiring APST status, permanent residence certificate (PRC) and proficiency in an indigenous tribal language raises a…

15 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

AFTF welcomes scrapping of 80:20 recruitment ratio, seeks implementation

ITANAGAR, 14 Aug: The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Front (AFTF) on Friday welcomed the state government's decision to scrap the 80:20 recruitment ratio, terming it the outcome of a prolonged movement seeking greater…

13 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

National Librarians' Day celebrated

ITANAGAR, 12 Aug: The Rajiv Gandhi University's (RGU) Department of Library and Information Science (DLISc) celebrated National Librarians' Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of the Father of Library Science in…

National Librarians' Day celebrated
12 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Yonex Sunrise DK Memorial State Badminton C'ship: Day 4 results

ITANAGAR, 11 Aug: The quarterfinal matches in various categories of the Yonex Sunrise 13th Dorjee Khandu Memorial State Badminton Championship 2026 were held on Tuesday. In the men's singles, Nikhil Chetry, Laa Robin,…

12 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Dr SR Ranganathan: The visionary who transformed libraries into knowledge centres

National Librarians' Day [ Dr Sudhir Kumar Jena ] Every year, 12 August is celebrated across India as the National Librarians' Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan (1892-1972),…

Dr SR Ranganathan: The visionary who transformed libraries into knowledge centres
12 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Vulnerable left bank

The recurring erosion by the Siang river in Mebo subdivision is no longer a seasonal inconvenience but a long-term threat to villagers. The river's high monsoon discharge, heavy sediment load and shifting channel are…

11 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

RGU organises 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' prog

RONO HILLS, 10 Aug: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here organised a 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' programme on Monday, under the aegis of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect programme of the Union Youth Affairs and…

RGU organises 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' prog
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
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 · 3 min read

Residency and film challenge gets underway at RGU

RONO HILLS, 7 Aug: TRACTION 2026 residency and film challenge, a 15-day residency aimed at promoting the culture, tourism, industries and unique identity of Arunachal Pradesh through digital storytelling and filmmaking,…

Residency and film challenge gets underway at RGU
8 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Workshop on orchid cultivation at RGU

RONO HILLS, 7 Aug: Arunachal Pradesh, known for its rich orchid diversity, offers immense potential for commercial floriculture and orchid-based entrepreneurship. With increasing demand for ornamental plants and…

8 Aug 2026 · 17 min read

Autobiography of a tree

[ Biren Dutta ] I. Genesis Before language, before footsteps, before the first fire cupped in the first pair of hands, there was silence - and into that silence, I was born. Not born as you are born, with a cry and a…

6 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

RGU welcomes new VC prof. Shivaraj

RONO HILLS, 5 Aug: The Teachers’ Association of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGUTA) on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to newly appointed RGU vice chancellor prof. Shivaraj at a function held at the university campus here.…

RGU welcomes new VC prof. Shivaraj
5 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Self-styled anti-drug activists sentenced to life for assault, extortion

YUPIA, 4 Aug: The sessions court here in Papum Pare district has sentenced self-styled anti-drug activist Togo Rebe and his associate Kishor Tamang to life imprisonment after convicting them in an 11-year-old…

5 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

12-hour Pasighat bandh passes off peacefully

Correspondent PASIGHAT, 4 Aug: The 12-hour bandh enforced here in East Siang district by the Bogong Banggo Kebang (BBK) and allied organisations passed off peacefully on Tuesday. The BBK, in association with the Bogong…

12-hour Pasighat bandh passes off peacefully
4 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Guest teachers should compete, not replace merit

Editor, I would like to draw the attention of the government and the general public to an important issue concerning teacher recruitment in Arunachal Pradesh. Recently, I have noticed that many guest teachers working as…

3 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

Stuck in the jam: A commuter’s account of traffic in Itanagar and Pasighat

[ Biren Dutta ] I do not write this as an expert on traffic engineering. I write it as someone who, like most people in Itanagar and, to a lesser extent, Pasighat – both of them officially smart cities under the…

2 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Nyishi body seeks action over alleged remarks on tribe, faith and Nyokum festival

ITANAGAR, 1 Aug: The Nyishi Nyidung Nyvgjwvng Rallying (NNMR), a social body of the Nyishi community, has urged the Nyishi Elite Society (NES) to initiate appropriate action against three individuals over alleged…

2 Aug 2026 · 6 min read

Onus on BJP

Chanda Chori By Poonam I Kaushish Circa 22 January 2024: Prime Minister Modi establishes centrality of religion in politics as he lead the Ram temple’s consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, making it a defining moment of…

1 Aug 2026 · 11 min read

A day after activist Pranab Doley gets bail, Assam govt detains him under draconian National Security Act

[ Anupam Chakravartty & Angana Chakrabarti ] Edited by : Nitin Sethi Guwahati, 31 Jul: A day after indigenous land-rights activist Pranab Doley was granted bail in a case where police was pulled up by a sessions court…

A day after activist Pranab Doley gets bail, Assam govt detains him under draconian National Security Act
31 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

A call to rediscover purushartha

[ Prof Anga Padu ] The recent mass protest at Jantar Mantar, led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in response to the recurring NEET paper leaks, emerged as a significant movement that attracted widespread attention…

29 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

RGU wins1st prize in holistic learning & academic growth

NEW DELHI/RONO HILLS, 28 Jul: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) has brought laurels to the state by securing the first prize in the ‘Holistic learning & academic growth’ category at the Delhi Expo 2026, held at Bharat…

RGU wins1st prize in holistic learning & academic growth
29 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

PIB organises media outreach prog

ITANAGAR, 28 Jul: Taking forward the Government of India’s efforts to strengthen channels of communication and foster direct engagement with the regional media, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), under the Ministry of…