ITANAGAR, 19 Feb: A major interstate child trafficking racket operating between Arunachal Pradesh and Assam has been busted by the Itanagar police, leading to the rescue of three minor girls and the arrest of six accused persons. The investigation began in the early hours of 7 February, 2026, when a seven-year-old girl was found wandering
NEW DELHI, 19 Feb: The Election Commission on Thursday asked 22 states and union territories to complete preparatory work related to the special intensive revision (SIR) at the earliest as the exercise is “expected to start from April.” Once the exercise is completed, all states and UTs will be covered. In a letter to the
Arunachal’s Statehood Day ITANAGAR, 19 Feb: Governor KT Parnaik on Thursday greeted the people ahead of the Statehood Day, appealing to them to protect the environment, uphold peace, and deepen the bonds among all communities. Arunachal became a state on 20 February, 1987. Parnaik said the occasion reminds the people of how far they have
ITANAGAR, 19 Feb: Governor KT Parnaik handed over a collection of library books to the children of Oju Mission at the Lok Bhavan here on Thursday. As part of his philanthropic initiative, the governor donated more than 150 books aimed at nurturing curiosity, values, and imagination among young readers. The collection includes Amar Chitra Katha
NEW DELHI, 19 Feb: Arunachal Pradesh Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Secretary Dr Sonal Swaroop and Information Technology & Communication Director Neelam Yapin Tanarepresented the Government of Arunachal at the inaugural ceremony of the India AI Impact Summit-2026 at Bharat Mandapam here on Thursday. The summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and is
NAHARLAGUN, 19 Feb: The Naharlagun police have rejected the allegation of physical assault on one Bijay Sonar. The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) had recently directed its investigation wing to thoroughly investigate a case of alleged police brutality that reportedly occurred at the Naharlagun police station, involving Sonar. In a statement, the Naharlagun
IMPHAL, 19 Feb: Gunshots were allegedly fired targeting the editor of a local newspaper in Manipur’s Imphal East district, police said on Thursday. Armed men intercepted Khoirom Loyalakpa’s car near the Hatta cemetery at around 10 pm on Wednesday, they said. Two rounds were fired at his vehicle, which shattered the rear glass. Following this,
ITANAGAR, 19 Feb: An online lecture themed ‘The Himalaya matters’ was held at Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) here on Thursday on the occasion of the World Anthropology Day. The lecture was jointly organised by the DNGC’s anthropology department and Kolkata (WB)-based Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyapith. Around 120 participants from both institutions attended the lecture.The session
DAPORIJO, 19 Feb: The Upper Subansiri Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) finalised its action plan for 2026-27 during its 14th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting held at the circuit house here on Thursday. Deputy Commissioner Taso Gambo, speaking on the occasion, urged all agriculture and allied departments to collaborate for the betterment of the farming community.
NAMSAI, 19 Feb: Union MoS for Tourism Suresh Gopi said that the Centre has “significantly prioritised ‘nari shakti’ (women’s empowerment) by placing a strong focus on women’s health, specifically targeting cervical cancer prevention and comprehensive screening.” Gopi said this while chairing a comprehensive review meeting on the Aspirational District Programme at the DC’s conference hall
YAZALI, 19 Feb: Trade & Commerce Deputy Director Toko Togur inaugurated a spices processing centre at Tagar Complex here in Keyi Panyor district on Thursday. Blessing the processing centre, Bishop Benny Varghese Edathattel from the Itanagar diocese said that the facility would ensure fair value for farmers’ produces, prevent exploitation, “and bring justice to their
Correspondent RUKSIN, 19 Feb: The Ali-Aye-Ligang celebration committee of Oyan village conducted an awareness programme on ‘Drug abuse and HIV transmission’ at the Oiram Bori cultural complex in East Siang district recently. Attending the programme, the state’s ICTC counsellor-cum-Mrs Asia International-Mrs India and Mrs Arunachal Koj Baya urged youths and adults not to adopt unsafe
DAPORIJO, 19 Feb: A mega legal awareness programme-cum-anti-drugs awareness campaign was conducted here in Upper Subansiri district recently, wherein over 506 participants, including gaon buras/buris, self-help groups, vendors, teachers and students from various schools took part. It was organised by the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA), in collaboration with the Upper Subansiri District
YINGKIONG, 19 Feb: Upper Siang Deputy Commissioner Talo Jerang flagged off the running event of the maiden edition of the International Military Adventure Challenge Cup-2026 from the Adventure Village here on Thursday. The event was organised by the 5 Army Brigade, Aalo (W/Siang), as part of its efforts to promote adventure sports, physical endurance, and
LEKHI, 19 Feb: A workshop on ‘Effective research paper writing and its importance’ was organised by the Arunoday University’s research & development department here on Wednesday. The programme aimed to enhance the research writing skills of faculty members and postgraduate students, while promoting quality publications and ethical research practices. In his inaugural address, Prof NV
DULIAJAN, 19 Feb: Oil India Limited (OIL), under its flagship CSR initiative ‘Project Rupantar’, organised its annual material and financial disbursement programme at the OIL’s CSR Activity Complex in Tipling here in Assam on Thursday. Duliajan MLA Terash Gowalla, OIL Director (HR) Dr Ankur Baruah, OIL RCE Binayananda Bharali and project beneficiaries, among others, attended
DADAM, 19 Feb: The Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles (AR) organised a comprehensive medical camp at Dadam village in Tirap district on Thursday under its Operation Sadbhavana. The initiative aimed at improving access to primary healthcare services in the region and promoting overall wellbeing among the local populace. During the camp, a wide range
[ Shina Nyamtey ] In a democratic society rooted in pluralism, cultural festivals are not merely ceremonial observances; they function as instruments of identity affirmation, social cohesion and participatory belonging. Nowhere is this more evident than in Arunachal Pradesh – a state internationally recognised for its extraordinary indigenous diversity, where traditions form the foundation of
GUWAHATI, 18 Feb: The Assam government is in the process of resolving its border disputes with adjoining states, with consensus already reached for some points of difference, the assembly was informed on Wednesday. Border protection and development minister Atul Bora said that talks are on at the highest level with Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram,
NEW DELHI, 18 Feb: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president, Bosiram Siram, along with the party in-charge for Arunachal Pradesh, Dr. A. Chellakumar, led a delegation of the Arunachal Democratic Party (ADP), headed by its president Tami Pangu and general secretary Kipa Natung, and accompanied by People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) vice president Kaling
