State News

23 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Khandu calls for balanced approach to development in mountain states

NEW DELHI, 22 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasised the need for a balanced approach to development in mountain states, highlighting that ecological preservation and economic progress must go hand in hand to ensure…

23 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Murder convict flees jail, rearrested within hours

ITANAGAR, 22 Apr: Prompt police action led to the re-arrest of a murder convict who had escaped from a sub-jail in Kurung Kumey district, an official said on Wednesday. Birju Bhumij, in his mid-40s, escaped from…

Murder convict flees jail, rearrested within hours
23 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Arunachal inks MoU with Wadhwani AI to strengthen health care system

ITANAGAR, 22 Apr: The National Health Mission (NHM), Arunachal Pradesh, and Wadhwani AI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a public health partnership focused on deploying a suite of AI-powered…

Arunachal inks MoU with Wadhwani AI to strengthen health care system
23 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Tebin, hydro officials discuss key issues on Kamala hydel project

NEW DELHI, 22 Apr: Raga MLA Rotom Tebin on Wednesday called on principal advisor to the GoAP H.K Paliwal and discussed various issues pertaining to the Kamala Hydroelectric Project. During the meeting, the MLA raised…

23 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

BBLAC demands drive to clear encroached land

Correspondent PASIGHAT, 22 Apr: Bogong Banggo Land Action Committee (BBLAC), Pasighat demanded that the East Siang district administration carry out a drive to clear encroached government land within the jurisdiction of…

23 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

AU holds its 6th Convocation

ITANAGAR, 22 Apr: The 6th Convocation of Arunodaya University (AU) was held on Wednesday, where 143 post-graduates and 31 undergraduates received degrees. Female students outshone their male counterparts, securing nine…

AU holds its 6th Convocation
23 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Earth Day observed

ITANAGAR, 22 Apr: The Centre for Earth Sciences & Himalayan Studies (CES&HS) observed Earth Day 2026 with a two-day programme at Government Secondary School, Deed in Keyi Panyor district, involving school children and…

23 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

APBOCWWB holds awareness meet for workers

TAWANG, 22 Apr: The Tawang unit of Arunachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APBOCWWB) on Wednesday organized an awareness meeting at Kyidphel to educate the workers about the need to…

23 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Tawang police announce zero tolerance against traffic violation

TAWANG, 22 Apr: Considering the multiple traffic challenges faced by Tawang township as a tourist hub, Tawang SP Tasi Darang has directed all traffic personnel, along with the officer-in-charge of Tawang Police Station,…

Tawang police announce zero tolerance against traffic violation
23 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Awareness prog on mithun artificial insemination held at Yaki Tato

ITANAGAR, 22 Apr: A field-level awareness programme on ‘Estrus detection and artificial insemination in mithun’ was conducted at Yaki Tato village in West Siang district on Tuesday. The programme aimed to promote…

Awareness prog on mithun artificial insemination held at Yaki Tato
23 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

West Siang KVK SAC meet for upcoming Agri season

BASAR, 22 Apr: The West Siang district Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) conducted its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting for 2025-26 at the conference hall of the ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region,…

West Siang KVK SAC meet for upcoming Agri season
23 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

East Siang DPRC building inaugurated

PASIGHAT, 22 Apr: PR and RD minister’s advisor and Daporijo MLA Taniya Soki inaugurated the East Siang District Panchayat Resource Centre (DPRC) building here on Wednesday, in the presence of Pasighat East MLA Tapi…

22 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

ACF boycotts HPC meeting on APFRA

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 21 Apr: The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) has decided not to participate in the high-powered committee (HPC) meeting to frame the draft rules for the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act…

22 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Wangsu, Ngaimong win in Moscow

ITANAGAR, 21 Apr: National champions Nyeman Wangsu and Mercy Ngaimong achieved another milestone, winning medals at the International Wushu Championship, Moscow Wushu Star, held in Moscow, Russia, from 17 to 21 April.…

Wangsu, Ngaimong win in Moscow
22 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

DTO issues travel advisory for tourists

[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA, 21 Apr: In view of recent reports of landslides and road blockages in different parts of West Kameng, District Tourism Officer TW Thongdok has issued an advisory for tourists and visitors…

22 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

3 Arunachal entrepreneurs among NEC’s top 50 incubation list

ITANAGAR, 21 Apr: In a significant boost to the startup ecosystem in Arunachal Pradesh, three entrepreneurs from the state have been selected among the top 50 participants in a flagship incubation programme supported by…

3 Arunachal entrepreneurs among NEC’s top 50 incubation list
22 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

Infra development alone cannot ensure quality education: Sona

KOYU, 21 Apr: Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona said that infrastructure development alone cannot ensure quality education, and that public participation is equally crucial for improving scholastic outcomes. Sona…

Infra development alone cannot ensure quality education: Sona
22 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

APPS officers inducted into IPS

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 21 Apr: Three APPS police officers – Kirli Padu, Irak Bagra and James Kabang Lego – have been inducted into the India Police Service (IPS). Padu is currently posted as the Changlang…

22 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Arunachal NGO ties up with Orchid Society of Assam for joint venture

[ Prafulla Kaman ] SILAPATHAR, 21 Apr: The Darak Tourism and Social Welfare Foundation (DTSWF), an Itanagar-based NGO, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Orchid Society of Assam (OSA) for joint research and…

Arunachal NGO ties up with Orchid Society of Assam for joint venture
22 Apr 2026 · 1 min read

E/Siang transport dept earns Rs 5.23 cr in 2025-26 FY

Correspondent PASIGHAT, 21 Apr: The East Siang district Transport Department earned revenue of Rs 5.23 crore during the 2025-26 financial year, registering a 17.1 per cent growth in revenue collection, as compared to Rs…