Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: In a shocking development, the education department has issued termination letters to 41 contractual Resource Persons (RPs) for Teaching Children with Special Needs (CWSN) working under Samagra Shiksha (Integrated Scheme For School Education) for allegedly not possessing valid certificates mandated under their recruitment rules. In the termination letter issued on
NEW DELHI, 25 Feb: Union minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said atrocities on people from the Northeast will not be tolerated and strong action will be taken against those committing any such crime. Rijiju and Khandu were responding to an incident involving three girls from Arunachal Pradesh who
Correspondent RUKSIN, 25 Feb: The indefinite hunger strike launched by mothers of Ngorlung and Ralung villages against the ferro-silicon plant at Niglok Industrial Growth Centre (IGC) in East Siang district entered its third day on Wednesday. Two of the protesters fell ill and were admitted to Ruksin CHC (FRU) on Wednesday morning. The protesters, including
NIRJULI, 25 Feb: Animal husbandry, veterinary & dairy development minister Gabriel D. Wangsu on Wednesday inaugurated the Central Vaccine Depot-cum-Disease Investigation Laboratory (DIL) here in presence of AHV&DD secretary Y.V.V.J Rajashekar, AHV&DD under secretary Marina Siram, AHV&DD director Danjan Longri and other officials. Wangsu described the facility as “a great asset for our state, dedicated
LONGDING, 25 Feb: Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) chairperson Bamang Tago said that human rights rooted in the Constitution of India are essential for ensuring dignity, justice, and equality for all citizens. Addressing a human rights awareness programme at Pongchau in Longding district on Wednesday, Tago highlighted the mandate of the APSHRC under
ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: Hosts Arunachal Pradesh qualified for the final round of the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in both men’s and women’s categories. On the final day of the group stage, the men’s team secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Nagaland, confirming their top position in the standings. The women’s team delivered a
KHONSA, 25 Feb: The officials of the Tirap district administration, tax, excise and narcotics department, along with police and security forces destroyed approximately 11,500 square metres of illegal poppy cultivation worth several crores of rupees at Upper Kolam village in Tirap district on Wednesday. The joint operation was carried out as part of the district
ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: A survey-based assessment of media professionals in Arunachal Pradesh has highlighted low income levels, limited workplace protections and exposure to editorial pressure as key challenges facing journalists and media workers in the state, according to a report released by the Himkai Research Initiative (HRI). Titled “Media Work and Newsroom Realities in Arunachal
AALO, 25 Feb: West Siang deputy commissioner Mindo Loyi directed the department concerned to expedite the upgradation work of the 60-bedded hospital here. As informed by the PWD division, Aalo, the upgradation work of the hospital is yet to be completed, even though the agreed completion period of the project has expired. The DC, at
ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: Governor K.T Parnaik has extended warm greetings to the people of the state especially, to the Nyishi community, on the occasion of Nyokum Yullo. He expressed hope that the festivity would continue to flourish through the years, symbolizing cultural resilience, and shared identity, and filling society with joy, harmony, and hope. “Our
ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: The Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) accorded a warm and respectful farewell to eminent writer and literary activist R.N Koley, retired Assistant Director of the Research department, at a function held at the Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum here on Wednesday. APLS president Y.D Thongchi described Koley as a key associate in the
ITANAGAR, 25 Feb: A 37-member youth contingent under the Inter State Youth Exchange Programme of MY Bharat, visited the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA) as part of their educational and cultural exposure tour to the state. The inter-state youth exchange programme, an initiative Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports aims to foster national integration, cultural
PASIGHAT, 25 Feb: The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDFi), in its study report on millet production in Arunachal Pradesh, addressed market opportunities for millet-based products, identify locations for MSME incubation, analyse relevant schemes to attract private investment, and prepared bankable DPRs with detailed risk assessment and mitigation strategies across production, processing, branding and
ZIRO, 25 Feb: The 18th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of the Lower Subansiri Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) was held at the Kendra’s campus in the district on Wednesday, for finalization of Annual Action Plan 2026-27. During the meeting, KVK subject matter specialists (SMS) from different disciplines delivered power-point presentations outlining the action plans for
SANGRAM, 25 Feb: A workshop for Gaon Burahs (GBs) was conducted at Sangram to strengthen grassroots governance and enhance coordination between traditional village institutions and the administration. Important topics such as the role of GBs in village administration, provisions of the Assam Frontier (Administration of Justice) Regulation, 1945 (AFR 1945), and the Arunachal Pradesh Civil
KHONSA, 25 Feb: The Tirap district administration on Wednesday organized a Seva Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 camp at Pansumthong village in Borduria circle. Over 1100 people from Pansumthong, Old Laptang, New Laptang, Terung, Sumsi, Lingdongthun, and Pullong villages availed various government services during the camp. Interacting with beneficiaries and villagers, Tirap deputy commissioner Techu Aran
BTMS condemns unruly behaviour of tourists [ Bengia Ajum ] ANINI, 24 Feb: After registering a case in relation to the recent incident involving a group of tourists who indulged in violent and indecent behaviour during their stay at the Mishmi Hills Resort & Hotel here in Dibang Valley district, the police have started investigating
ITANAGAR, 24 Feb: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) said that the special cell of the education department, responding to the recommendations submitted by the APSCPCR in connection with the sexual offence case reported in July last year at Mount Carmel School in Lower Dibang Valley district, has taken a
ITANAGAR, 24 Feb: Interacting with a group of students from Jharkhand, Puducherry and West Bengal under the youth exchange programme at the Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday, Governor KT Parnaik urged them to keep their minds open to new ideas, yet remain firmly rooted in India’s rich cultural values and ethos. A total of 44
APSCW seeks NCW’s intervention for fair probe ITANAGAR, 24 Feb: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday condemned the “shameful incident” of racial abuse of three women from the state in the national capital, and said he has sought strict action against the culprits. Three women from Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly subjected to racial abuse and
