GASHENG/PAYUM, 9 Feb: The Siang District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) conducted legal awareness programmes from 6 to 8 February in the far-flung Gasheng and Payum villages in the Payum administrative circle. In Gasheng, one of the last and farthest villages in Siang district, the programme was led by DLSA Secretary Bido Sora, along with advocates
BADA KUNDAN, 10 Feb: Twenty farmers, rural youths, public leaders and members of self-help groups from Bada Kundan, Chota Kundan, Kibithoo, Dhanbari, Mushai and Chirak villages participated in a ‘training programme-cum-input distribution programme’ on kiwi, plum and pomegranate, organised here by the Anjaw Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) on Tuesday. During the programme, which was aimed
BASAR, 10 Feb: Under the PM SHRI school initiative, 72 students along with teachers from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Kombo, West Siangdistrict, participated in an educational exposure visit to the ICAR-Arunachal Pradesh Centre here in Leparada district on Tuesday. The visit was organised to familiarise the students with scientific agricultural research, sustainable farming practices, and
[Bengia Ajum] LONGDING, 9 Feb: A letter allegedly written by the NSCN-K (YA) to the public works department (PWD), Longding district, seeking submission of 20% ‘service and income tax’ to the organisation has gone viral on social media. The NSCN-K (YA) is a Naga rebel organisation that mostly operates from the Myanmar side and is
TAKSING, 9 Feb: Chief Minister Pema Khandu reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to accelerating development, connectivity and livelihood opportunities in frontier areas of Arunachal Pradesh. He said this after inaugurating the Tsari Taksing Gajang Shedup Dargeyling monastery in Taksing, a remote border village in Upper Subansiri district, abutting the Tibet-China region, on Monday morning. Addressing
ITANAGAR, 9 Feb: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday said that the “revered institution of the Dalai Lama” must not be dragged into baseless narratives or malicious speculations. Khandu made the statement over reports claiming that Dalai Lama’s name appeared in Epstein files. “Attempts to malign a sacred spiritual institution through misinformation are deeply irresponsible
ITANAGAR, 9 Feb: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Monday dismissed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s allegations linking the deputy leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, with Pakistan, terming the claims “baseless” and politically motivated. APCC president Bosiram Siram termed the claims “baseless, unfounded and without any proof,” while accusing
TIPPI/BHALUKPONG, 9 Feb: A massive forest fire that broke out in the Doimara reserved forest recently was brought under control due to the timely intervention of the forest department under the leadership of Khellong Forest Division DFO Suman Beniwal. The operation was further strengthened by prompt cooperation of the fire brigade and police personnel of
ITANAGAR, 9 Feb: The media fraternity of Arunachal Pradesh was plunged into deep grief on Monday, following the untimely demise of Om Bahadur, a senior cameraman associated with Eastern Journal, who passed away after suffering a sudden stroke at Heema Hospital here. He was only 29. According to medical reports, Bahadur was brought dead to
ITANAGAR, 9 Feb: The statue of Lompak Paksok, who dedicated his life to uplifting humanity and serving the society, was unveiled at the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) in Naharlagun on 4 February. Paksok dedicated his life to the service of Arunachal Pradesh, leaving a lasting imprint across society and the
ITANAGAR, 9 Feb: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Monday arrived in Colombo as part of an official Indian delegation to receive and facilitate the return of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha from Sri Lanka. He described the occasion as one of “immense spiritual and national importance” with deep civilisational significance. Expressing his
ITANAGAR, 9 Feb: Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bosiram Siram on Monday launched the Indian Youth Congress’ (IYC) organisational election process in Arunachal Pradesh, according to an APCC release. Speaking on the occasion, the APCC president exhorted the youths to take up leadership roles in shaping the future of the state and the nation.
NAMSAI, 9 Feb: Namsai Deputy Commissioner CR Khampa informed that the state government has set targets for establishing 150 LAMPS and 184 fishery cooperative societies across Arunachal Pradesh. He was speaking during a three-day cooperative awareness programme which was inaugurated here on Monday, as part of the celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC).
[Mingkeng Osik] MARIYANG, 9 Feb: Mariyang-Geku MLA Oni Panyang said that 500 cherry blossom saplings will be planted, covering the areas from Rane Monying to Damro in Upper Siang district during the rainy season. The MLA said that, once the flowers bloom, it would turn the area into a tourist hotspot. Panyang made the announcement
KHONSA, 9 Feb: The Tirap education department and the district administration on Monday held a district-level coordination meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming CBSE examinations, 2025-26, scheduled to commence on 17 February. The meeting was held to strengthen inter-departmental coordination to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of the examinations across the district. Deputy
ITANAGAR, 9 Feb: A multi-state mock drill on earthquake scenario was conducted in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Mizoram in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday. A table-top exercise on a multi-state earthquake scenario was conducted by the department of disaster management here. The mock exercise was executed to create awareness and
ZIRO, 9 Feb: Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairperson of the District Level Committee (Municipal Boundary), Oli Perme,convened a meeting on the demarcation of the proposed municipal council area in Lower Subansiri district on Monday at the district secretariat here. Briefing the members, the deputy commissioner informed that the Government of Arunachal Pradesh has declared three municipal
PASIGHAT, 9 Feb: The Spearhead Division of the Indian Army launched ‘Mission Krishiveer’ at the Sigar military station here in East Siang district, in collaboration with Army Service Corps, on Monday. The event was attended by Mebo MLA Oken Tayeng, along with senior Army officials, civil administration representatives, and local farmers. The initiative establishes a
SEPPA, 9 Feb: Several important issues pertaining to Pipu circle were discussed during a meeting with the All Pipu Youth Association, chaired by Chayang Tajo MLA Hayeng Mangfi, here in East Kameng district on Monday. During the meeting, which was attended also by Deputy Commissioner Yashaswini B, key matters discussed included the upgradation of schools
GUWAHATI, 9 Feb: Himalayan University (HU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Prakash Divakaran was conferred the ‘Iconic Leadership in Higher Education-2026’ award at the Education Leadership Summit and Awards-2026 event held in Guwahati, Assam. The award was presented in recognition of Prof Divakaran’s “exemplary leadership, academic vision, and significant contributions to the advancement of higher education in India,”
