State News

20 May 2026 · 2 min read

Union min reviews FTII infra, assures fast-tracking pending works

ITANAGAR, 19 May: MoS for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, assured that all possible efforts would be made to expedite the pending works at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) here and…

20 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scientific collaboration needed to safeguard Arunachal’s springs: Experts

ITANAGAR, 19 May: A recently held stakeholders’ consultation meeting on springshed management in Arunachal Pradesh called for urgent scientific and institutional collaboration to address the growing crisis of declining…

Scientific collaboration needed to safeguard Arunachal’s springs: Experts
20 May 2026 · 3 min read

Wangsu calls for elevation of NERIWALM as premier institution

GUWAHATI, 19 May: Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture and Allied Minister Gabriel D Wangsu called for transformation of the North Eastern Regional Institute of Water and Land Management (NERIWALM) into an IIT-level centre of…

Wangsu calls for elevation of NERIWALM as premier institution
20 May 2026 · 2 min read

Pol parties’ role crucial in ensuring accuracy in electoral rolls: CEO

ITANAGAR, 19 May: The state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain said that political parties play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy of the electoral roll, and urged all parties to appoint booth-level…

20 May 2026 · 2 min read

Sona advocates creation of high standard infrastructures in HEIs

ITANAGAR, 19 May: Education Minister PD Sonaemphasised on creation of high standard infrastructures in the state’s higher education institutions (HEIs). Chairing the 9th meeting of the Arunachal Pradesh State Higher…

Sona advocates creation of high standard infrastructures in HEIs
20 May 2026 · 3 min read

Economic storm on the way; PM not heeding own austerity appeal: Gandhi

RAEBARELI, 19 May: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday warned of an economic storm headed towards the country, as he slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for flying off to Norway right after his appeal to the people…

20 May 2026 · 1 min read

Indian envoy holds talks with senior Chinese official

BEIJING, 19 May: New Indian envoy to China,Vikram Doraiswami, held an introductory meeting with a senior Chinese Foreign Ministry official, during which the two sides discussed bilateral ties and regional developments.…

20 May 2026 · 1 min read

Guv calls for strengthening MSMEs in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, 19 May: Governor KT Parnaik called for greater augmentation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Arunachal Pradesh, stating that MSMEs can become a strong pillar of Arunachal’s socioeconomic…

20 May 2026 · 3 min read

Petrol, diesel prices raised by 90 paise a litre

NEW DELHI, 19 May: Petrol and diesel prices were raised by about 90 paise per litre on Tuesday – the second increase in less than a week – as state-run fuel retailers moved to narrow mounting losses…

20 May 2026 · 1 min read

RPETA fellowships for Behelti Ama and Ashapmai Dellang

ITANAGAR, 19 May: The Reading Promotion Endowment Trust for Arunachal (RPETA) – a public charitable trust founded in Delhi by well-wishers to promote reading and educational advancement of reading-deprived youths…

20 May 2026 · 1 min read

EduFair draws huge response on day 1

ITANAGAR, 19 May: The first day of the 18th edition of ‘EduFair 2026’ on Tuesday witnessed an overwhelming response from students, parents and educational aspirants from across Arunachal Pradesh and neighbouring states.…

EduFair draws huge response on day 1
20 May 2026 · 2 min read

Hundreds benefit from SAD 2.0 camp

SAZO, 19 May: Altogether 380 villagers of Sazo, Poito, Dugumba, Kungba, and adjoining villages benefited from a Seva Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 camp organised by the Tawang district administration at Netaji Subash Chandra…

Hundreds benefit from SAD 2.0 camp
20 May 2026 · 1 min read

Story reading session organised

ZIRO, 19 May: Eingko Foundation conducted a story reading session under Project Purisa at its office-cum-library in Lempia here in Lower Subansiri district on Tuesday. Eingko Foundation’s founder Tage Onia informed that…

Story reading session organised
20 May 2026 · 3 min read

Learning about PFR and the future of the Siang

[ Tayi Taggu ] The Siang River is the lifeblood of our people through the ages. For generations, its flow has delineated our borders, inspired our songs, and moulded our culture, embodying the very essence of the Adi…

20 May 2026 · 3 min read

National initiative for strengthening water governance launched

GUWAHATI, 19 May: The State Water Reforms Framework (SWRF), a national initiative aimed at strengthening water governance reforms across states and union territories, was launched here by union Jal Shakti Minister CR…

19 May 2026 · 1 min read

Guv express concern over porous border

NEW DELHI, 18 May: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik expressed concern over the challenges posed by porous stretches along the eastern border in Arunachal and emphasised the importance of strengthening border…

19 May 2026 · 2 min read

Rare Himalayan plant rediscovered in Arunachal after 120 years

ITANAGAR, 18 May: Researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have rediscovered the rare flowering plant species Geum macrosepalumin the alpine region of Arunachal Pradesh nearly 120 years after it was last…

19 May 2026 · 1 min read

NEHR urges authority to make Chimpu crematorium functional

ITANAGAR, 18 May: The North East Human Rights (NEHR) has urged the authorities concerned to make the electric crematorium at Hollongi/Chimpu functional immediately for dignified cremation, especially for unclaimed…

19 May 2026 · 2 min read

Org questions govt on action taken against illegal mosques, migrants

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 18 May: The Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO) has questioned the state government as to what action it is taking with regard to alleged illegal mosques and illegal…

Org questions govt on action taken against illegal mosques, migrants
19 May 2026 · 2 min read

Food commission chairman reviews NFSA implementation

ZIRO, 18 May: Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission (APSFC) Chairman Tarh Tarak reviewed the implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) during a meeting here in Lower Subansiri district on Monday. The…

Food commission chairman reviews NFSA implementation