ITANAGAR, 7 Feb: As part of its ongoing preparations for the upcoming grand finale of a designers’ competition, Arunachal Runway 4.0 conducted a special weaving session for eight selected designers, aimed at strengthening their understanding of traditional textile techniques and indigenous craftsmanship. The weaving session was guided by a group of experienced master weavers, who
[Bading Dawa Tayeng & Jenny A Emeri] JOTE, 7 Feb: A gatekeepers training programme on suicide prevention for teachers, administrative staff, and wardens, along with a ‘youth champions training’ programme on mental health awareness for students, was conducted at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) here on Friday. The programme was organised by the Indian
ITANAGAR, 7 Feb: Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita highlighted the key features of the Union Budget 2026-27 and the Centre’s development initiatives and allocations for Arunachal Pradesh at a press conference here on Saturday, a state BJP release said. Margherita said that the budget focuses on several transformative initiatives
KHONSA, 7 Feb: Jangkha Lowang, popularly known as JK, a prominent public leader of the Nocte community, died on Saturday after battling liver disease. He was 68. The Nocte community, particularly from the Deomali area, has deeply mourned his demise and termed his passing the end of an era for the Noctes. They recalled late
Correspondent RUKSIN, 7 Feb: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) authority has introduced a stoppage for the Dibrugarh-New Delhi Rajdhani Express at the Dhemaji railway station in north Assam. The new stoppage was flagged off by Lakhimpur (Assam) MP Pradan Baruah, in the presence of Assam’s Education Minister Ranoj pegu, Jonai MLA Bhuban Pegu and NRF
ITANAGAR, 7 Feb: As scheduled, the National Disaster Management Authority, in collaboration with the state’s disaster management department and the Itanagar Capital Region district disaster management authority, will conduct a multi-state mock exercise on earthquake disaster in Itanagar and Naharlagun on 9 February from 10 am to 1 pm. Citizens have been advised not to
PASIGHAT, 7 Feb: Free health camps were conducted at Katan, Adi-Pasi (Sibuk), Dalbing and Likor villagesin Upper Siang district by Siang Trust. Medicine specialist Dr Nyaru Kadu, child specialist Dr Nini Kadu, retired additional director Dr Saibal Bhattacharjee, Dr Runi Tasung, dental surgeon Dr Animesh Bhattacharjee, AYUSH doctors Dr Rashmi Sahoo and Dr Vivek Anand,
JOTE, 7 Feb: A six-day residential entrepreneurship skill development programme concluded at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) here on Saturday. Addressing the participants, Industries Director GyaboPertin motivated them to continuously enhance their skills and foster a strong culture of entrepreneurship to contribute to the overall growth and development of the state. The programme was aimed
DARKA, 7 Feb: Farmers, scientists, and local representatives participated in a three-day training programme on ‘Watershed management for sustainable livelihood for hill ecosystem’, held at Darka village in West Siang district from 5-7 February. The programme was organised by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Gogamukh, Assam, in collaboration with the ICAR Research Complex for
ITANAGAR, 7 Feb: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday said that the India-US interim trade framework will make Indian businesses more competitive in global markets. He said that the framework has the potential to reduce compliance burdens, streamline export procedures and bring down costs for consumers. He credited the initiative to the leadership of Prime
JULLANG, 7 Feb: Himalayan University (HU) here organised an awareness programme on ‘Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing learning experiences, research, and outcomes’ on Saturday. Chairing the programme, HU Vice-Chancellor Prof Prakash Divakaran highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in transforming higher education, research methodologies, and student learning outcomes. Naharlagun-based National Institute of
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 6 Feb: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Aalo, Likabali, and the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) on Friday in connection with the Trans-Arunachal Highway (TAH) compensation scam. The raids specifically targeted the compensation scam related to the Potin-Bopi stretch of the TAH. Altogether, raids were carried out at six locations, with
SIJI, 6 Feb: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday laid the foundation stone of the permanent headquarters of Lower Siang district in Siji, describing the occasion as a historic milestone after more than a decade-long journey marked by administrative and developmental challenges. Addressing a large public gathering in the presence of ministers, MLAs, senior officers,
ITANAGAR, 6 Feb: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said the tripartite agreement between the Centre, the Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) is a major breakthrough in addressing issues of eastern Nagaland. The Centre had on Thursday signed the agreement for the formation of a ‘Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority’, a longstanding
ITANAGAR, 6 Feb: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) here has arrested a junior engineer (JE) of the public works department (PWD), along with his driver for demanding a bribe of Rs 8 lakhs. The ACB in a release on Friday informed that it arrested Techi Joram Tara (35), who is a JE serving in the PWD
ITANAGAR, 6 Feb: Governor KT Parnaik urged the education department to ensure that every child and young person has access to quality learning, relevant skill development, and supportive institutions that build confidence and prepare them to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Reviewing the progress and challenges of the state’s education sector during a meeting
RONO HILLS, 6 Feb: The anthropology department and the International Research Scholars’ Cell of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), in collaboration with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF), Japan, conducted a students’ interaction programme with Japanese delegates here on Friday. The programme aimed to promote academic discussion, cross-cultural understanding, and collaborative discourse among research scholars, students, and
KHONSA, 6 Feb: Tirap DC (i/c) Namneet Singh urged parents to refrain from consuming alcohol, opium, and other narcotic substances, saying that children often emulate their parents’ habits. Attending the concluding day of a weeklong district-level anti-drug awareness programme on Friday, the deputy commissioner appealed to the general public to maintain proper health and hygiene
LIKABALI, 6 Feb: Lower Siang Deputy Commissioner Rujjum Rakshap inaugurated the district’s first pink toilet project here on Friday. The pay and use toilet, exclusively for women, has been built in the Malinithan temple complex at a cost of Rs31.25 lakhs, and executed by the District Urban Development Agency (DUDA). The Pink Toilet Project is
ITANAGAR, 6 Feb: A multi-state mock exercise on earthquake preparedness is scheduled to be conducted in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Mizoram on 9 February. In this regard, a table-top exercise on a multi-state earthquake scenario was conducted by the disaster management department, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), here on Friday. The
