State News

1 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Nyobia declared tobacco-free village

SANGRAM, 31 May: Nyobia in Sangram block in Kurung Kumey district has been declared a tobacco-free village under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP). The declaration was made on the occasion of the World No…

1 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Harnessing the Himalayas: Why strategic hydropower is Northeast India’s ecological and economic shield

[ Dr Atop Lego ] The Himalayan ecosystem is undeniably one of the most dynamic and complex geological frontiers on the planet. For decades, the narrative surrounding development in this region – particularly in…

1 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Policy strategies for sustainable aquatic conservation and biodiversity preservation

[ Badak Yomgam ] The decision by administrative authorities across various districts of Arunachal Pradesh to impose a comprehensive ban on buying and selling of local fish highlights a growing tension between urgent…

1 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Army organises medical camp in border area, CM hails initiative

ITANAGAR, 31 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday lauded the Indian Army for organising a medical camp in a remote border area, saying such initiatives reflect the force’s commitment to the welfare of local…

1 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Yuva Sangam prog for UP students concludes

ITANAGAR, 31 May: The fifth and final day of ‘Yuva Sangam, Phase VI’ under the Ek Bharat,Shreshtha Bharat initiative marked the culmination of an enriching and memorable cultural exchange programme for delegates from…

31 May 2026 · 2 min read

Man sentenced to life imprisonment in murder case

ITANAGAR, 30 May: The Yupia sessions court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2005 murder of a resident of Itanagar, bringing to a close a case that remained under trial for over two decades. District and…

31 May 2026 · 3 min read

CUET-UG: NTA announces re-test for students affected by glitch

NEW DELHI, 30 May: More than 3,700 CUET (UG) 2026 candidates who left their examination centres after a technical glitch delayed the start of Shift 1 of the test on Saturday will be given a one-time opportunity to…

31 May 2026 · 2 min read

‘CBSE portal was hit by malicious attack’

NEW DELHI, 30 May: The CBSE revaluation portal’s payment system was hit by a “malicious attack,” with around 50 students getting affected, government sources have said. “There were some unauthorised attacks on the…

31 May 2026 · 2 min read

Seed fest concludes with call for seed sovereignty, ecological preservation

YAZALI, 30 May: The two-day ‘Arunachal Pradesh Jaiv Vividhata and Mvm Liid Soonam/Beej Utsav’ concluded here in Lower Subansiri district on Friday with a unified call for seed sovereignty, ecological preservation,…

Seed fest concludes with call for seed sovereignty, ecological preservation
31 May 2026 · 1 min read

Guv urges NABARD to ensure uninterrupted flow of credit

ITANAGAR, 30 May: Governor KT Parnaik on Saturday urged the NABARD to ensure timely and uninterrupted flow of credit to the agricultural sector, small-scale enterprises, cottage and village industries, artisans, and…

Guv urges NABARD to ensure uninterrupted flow of credit
31 May 2026 · 2 min read

Health mela organised to mark APSTS golden jubilee

KHONSA, 30 May: A ‘mega health mela-cum-free eye screening camp’ was organised by the Health Department under the aegis of the Tirap District Health Society here on Saturday as part of the second day of the golden…

Health mela organised to mark APSTS golden jubilee
31 May 2026 · 1 min read

Drug peddler apprehended

PASIGHAT, 30 May: The East Siang police apprehended a drug peddler and seized suspected ganja during an operation conducted at Oyan village in East Siang district on 29 May. Acting on credible information regarding…

31 May 2026 · 2 min read

TRIHMS conducts lupus awareness prog

NAHARLAGUN, 30 May: The rheumatology department of the Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) here organised a ‘lupus awareness programme’ on Saturday, with the objective of creating awareness about…

TRIHMS conducts lupus awareness prog
31 May 2026 · 2 min read

Remain focused, disciplined: Guv to SS qualified students

ITANAGAR, 30 May: Governor KT Parnaik advised students from Kurung Kumey district who have qualified for admission to Sainik Schools (SS) to remain disciplined, focused, and committed to excellence in both academics and…

Remain focused, disciplined: Guv to SS qualified students
31 May 2026 · 1 min read

Blood donation camp marks Loyi’s death anniv

PASIGHAT, 30 May: Twenty-five units of blood were collected during a voluntary blood donation camp organised at Bakin Pertin General Hospital (BPGH) here in East Siang district on Saturday to mark the 7th death…

Blood donation camp marks Loyi’s death anniv
31 May 2026 · 1 min read

APAKA team leaves for 5th KIO sub-jr, cadet and jr karate c’ships

ITANAGAR, 30 May: Seventy-five karatekas of the Arunachal Pradesh Amateur Karate Association (APAKA), along with three coaches, left on Saturday for Uttarakhand to participate in the 5th KIO Sub-Junior, Cadet & Junior…

APAKA team leaves for 5th KIO sub-jr, cadet and jr karate c’ships
31 May 2026 · 1 min read

Wangsu urges Centre to boost seed funding, organic farming

ITANAGAR, 30 May: Arunachal Pradesh has urged the Centre to strengthen support for the agriculture and horticulture sector in the Northeast, with special focus on timely seed funding and expansion of organic farming…

Wangsu urges Centre to boost seed funding, organic farming
31 May 2026 · 1 min read

BJP workers ambassadors of development: DCM

ITANAGAR, 30 May: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Saturday said BJP workers are not just political functionaries but “ambassadors of service, development and social responsibility.” Addressing the valedictory…

31 May 2026 · 3 min read

NEHHDC organises training prog on eri culture, castor plantation for Arunachal farmers

GUWAHATI, 30 May: The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC) organised a training programme on the theme ‘Sustainable Livelihood through Eri Culture & Castor Plantation’ here on…

30 May 2026 · 1 min read

Govt to form HPCs for APST reverification, strengthening ILP

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 29 May: The state government has agreed to form four high-power committees (HPCs) to examine and recommend measures on re-verification of APST certificates, the non-APST offspring issue,…

Govt to form HPCs for APST reverification, strengthening ILP