TEZU, 28 Feb: The Arunachal Pradesh College Teachers’ Association (APCTA) commenced the 4th edition of its state-level sports meet at Indira Gandhi Government College (IGGC) here in Lohit district on Friday, bringing together over 60 faculty delegates from various colleges across Arunachal Pradesh. The three-day event, scheduled from 28 February to 2 March, aims to
ITANAGAR, 27 Feb: Tourism Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona highlighted Arunachal Pradesh’ vast tourism potential and the state’s diverse tourism offerings, ranging from nature and wildlife tourism to historical, religious, spiritual, and adventure tourism during a travel and tourism exhibition in New Delhi. Participating in a consultative dialogue at SATTE, South Asia’s leading travel and tourism
ITANAGAR, 27 Feb: A woman died and two children were injured in a devastating fire mishap that occurred on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday at Lower E Sector in Itanagar, opposite the civil secretariat. The deceased has been identified as Tarh Yayum, wife of Tarh Tame. The injured have been identified as Tarh
HAYULIANG, 27 Feb: Chochi Meyor of Kaho village in Anjaw district was conferred the prestigious Innovative Farmer Award by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi on Friday. She received the award in recognition of her untiring dedication, hard work and remarkable contributions in the field of agriculture and allied activities. As part of
PASIGHAT, 27 Feb: The Pasighat police recovered five stolen two-wheelers worth Rs 6.5 lakhs from different locations in East Siang district and arrested one alleged accused in connection with the case. The arrested person has been identified as Kendo Yomso (28), a resident of Ngopok village. The police have registered two separate cases under Section
Correspondent PASIGHAT, 27 Feb: The forest department has alerted the locals living in the fringe areas of the Maro forest range in Upper Subansiri district after tigers and bears were spotted in the jungles. Daporijo Territorial Forest Division DFO Boken Pao said that male tigers, leopards and black bears have been spotted in the jungles
ITANAGAR, 27 Feb: Urban Affairs Minister Balo Raja on Friday visited the burial ground in Chimpu and said that the facility needs urgent improvement. The minister, accompanied by Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso, Mayor Likha Nari Tadar and ICR DC Toko Babu inspected the whole area and observed that the burial ground needs immediate protection with
NERE, 27 Feb: Home Minister Mama Natung inspected the ongoing development projects and public infrastructure in Nere village in Debeyar circle of East Kameng district on Friday. While reviewing the work progress, the minister emphasised the importance of maintaining quality work and on-time completion of the projects. The minister inspected several important under-construction infrastructure projects,
RONO HILLS, 27 Feb: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) on Friday held its first meeting with the newly appointed independent external monitor (IEM), Ramesh Negi (former Arunachal Pradesh chief secretary) at the vice-chancellor’s secretariat here. The meeting marked a significant milestone in the university’s continued commitment to transparency, accountability, and adherence to financial norms. Negi’s appointment
ITANAGAR, 27 Feb: The district-level competition for the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP)-2026 was conducted at Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) here, under the aegis of MY Bharat Itanagar, in collaboration with the host institution, on Friday. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation of students from across the district. The theme for this year’s district-level competition
PASIGHAT, 27 Feb: The Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) fraternity here in East Siang district on Friday bade farewell to associate professor Dr Sunand K Sinha on his superannuation. JNC Principal Dr Gindu Borang, congratulating Dr Sinha on reaching superannuation, said that “it is a time for cherishing memories and seeking forgiveness, even as we look
NEW DELHI, 27 Feb: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) will start a fellowship programme for journalists from the next session for specialisation in certain fields like technology, economy and strategy, union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday. Vaishnaw said this on the sidelines of the 57th convocation of the IIMC here. “I have
ROING, 27 Feb: A three-day skill development training programme on ‘Species diversification to augment productivity and return from carp polyculture’ was conducted by the Central Institute of Fisheries Education’s (CIFE) Kolkata Centre, in collaboration with the fisheries department here in Lower Dibang Valley district on recently. The programme was aimed at empowering fish farmers by
[ Tenzin Sangey ] In the quiet hills between Kangku and Likabali, a simple car ride became a powerful lesson in humanity. As the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations commenced, five young students from Kangku faced a daunting challenge. Their examination centre was located nearly 55 kilometres away in Likabali. For many families,
PAGBA, 27 Feb: A Sewa Aapke Dwar (2.0) camp was organised at Pagba village in Sangram subdivision of Kurung Kumey district on Friday. A key highlight of the camp was the launch of a signature campaign on the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative by the women and child development department. The campaign aimed to promote
ITANAGAR, 27 Feb: Arunachal Pradesh’ music and creative ecosystem is set to receive a major boost with ‘Just Music’, a first-of-its-kind industry networking and knowledge-sharing event bringing together national and international artists, creators and music industry leaders to the state capital on 28 February. An initiative of Arunachal’s music sensation Taba Chake, the Redcoats Society
KOMKAR, 27 Feb: An agriculture and horticulture awareness programme was conducted at Komkar village in Upper Siang district on Friday as part of ongoing community outreach efforts linked to the awareness of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The programme was organised in collaboration with AARRO Welfare Society, Yingkiong and approximately 30 farmers, women’s groups,
PASIGHAT, 27 Feb: Mushroom cultivation technology was demonstrated to farmers during a training programme conducted by the horticulture department at the Mushroom Development Centre at the GTC here in East Siang district. The two-day training programme, which concluded on Friday, saw the participation of over 50 farmers, including progressive farmers, unemployed youths, and members of
NAMSAI, 27 Feb: The Kickoff Challenge Football Tournament 2025-26 was organised here by the 8 Assam Rifles from 23 to 26 February, with the aim of promoting sportsmanship and youth engagement, and strengthening civil-military relations in the region. The tournament witnessed participation of six prominent clubs – Kharsang Royal Club, M’pen Football Club, Kharsang Football
[ Tana Pumin ] The debate over who Arunachalees are is not new. It is not that we do not know who we are. We are not foreigners in our own land. I am an Indian. I am a daughter of this great nation. But what has this great nation given me in return when
