[Prem Chetry] BOMDILA, 4 Feb: Expressing immense joy over His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama receiving the prestigious Grammy Award, the Bomdila Buddhist Society (BBS) and Bomdila Gorshey celebrated the honour at Thubchog Gatsel Ling Monastery here on Wednesday evening. BBS secretary Dr. Dechin Dolkar called the Dalai Lama’s Grammy Award win an honour for
AALO, 4 Feb: The Inter-District Youth Exchange Programme that aimed at promoting cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and unity among the youth concluded here in West Siang district on Tuesday. During the 5-day programme, youth participants from Papum Pare actively engaged with the youth of West Siang district through various cultural, interactive, and exchange activities, fostering
ITANAGAR, 4 Feb: Kra Daadi deputy commissioner Charu Nili advised Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members and other functionaries to focus on creating durable assets in every gram panchayat segment. Inaugurating a 3-day block level foundation-cum-functional training programme organized by the State Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD&PR) for Palin East Block and Palin
[Bengia Ajum] ROING, 3 Feb: A joint team of the Lower Dibang Valley district police and forest officials recovered the mutilated body of head constable Chikseng Manpang on Tuesday morning from the Mayudia area after an extensive search. Manpang was reportedly attacked and killed by a tiger family on Monday evening, at around 7-7:30 pm,
[Bengia Ajum] ITANAGAR, 3 Feb: The Itanagar police have detained two individuals in connection with the firing incident at the AAPSU office, which took place on 30 January during the registration process. A group clash had erupted among supporters of three presidential candidates over the demand for the release of the AAPSU byelaws before the
NEW DELHI, 3 Feb: People have started returning to villages in some border districts of Arunachal Pradesh under the Vibrant Villages Programme, even as no formal impact assessment has been carried out to study reverse migration or related outcomes, the Lok Sabha was informed Tuesday. In a written response, Minister of State for Home Affairs
ITANAGAR, 3 Feb: Several organisations of Nari-Koyu in Lower Siang district have appealed to the state government to reconsider its decision to establish the district headquarters of Lower Siang in Siji. The Ramle Banggo Welfare Society (RBWS), Ramle Banggo Students’ Union, Ramle Banggo Youth Forum, senior citizens and intellectuals of Nari-Koyu on Tuesday staged a
NAHARLAGUN, 3 Feb: A total of 728.790 kgs of cannabis was destroyed by the ICR District Level Drug Disposal Committee, in compliance with strict legal and environmental norms, at the Dikrong river near the helipad here on Tuesday. Of the total of 728.790 kg of cannabis, 725.215 kgs were seized in connection with Naharlagun PS
ITANAGAR, 3 Feb: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday congratulated Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on receiving the Grammy Award, describing the honour as a global celebration of compassion, peace, and shared human values. “Heartiest congratulations to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on receiving the Grammy Award for Best Audiobook Narration for ‘Meditations:
ITANAGAR, 3 Feb: Governor KT Parnaik said that theatre has the power to strengthen unity in diversity and foster social harmony. Attending the grand finale of the 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav at the Dorjee Khandu State Convention Centre here on Tuesday, the governor said that the prestigious international theatre festival is a powerful and inspiring
ANINI, 3 Feb: Lisha Umpo, a young climate activist from Arunachal Pradesh and a member of the Idu Mishmi community, has successfully graduated from the NYCC (National Youth Climate Consortium) fellowship, marking a significant milestone for the state and the eastern Himalayan region. She is also recognised as the first woman documentary filmmaker from the
RONO HILLS, 3 Feb: Perched gracefully on the scenic Rono Hills, spread across a 302-acre plateau, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) stands as the premier institution of higher education in Arunachal Pradesh and a beacon of knowledge in the eastern Himalayan region. As the university completes more than four decades of academic service, it reflects a
ITANAGAR, 3 Feb: The police have recovered the body of a middle-aged man from the Kalaktang river in Kalaktang in West Kameng district, an officer said on Tuesday. The body, which is yet to be identified, was found trapped between stones in the middle of the river on Monday. Kalaktang Police Station Officer-in-Charge HB Tator
YUPIA, 3 Feb: An official team of Papum Pare district, led by Additional Deputy Commissioner Tame Yajum, inspected the ongoing construction of the working women’s hostel here on Tuesday and found the overall quality of construction work satisfactory. The Rs 7.23 crore hostel project under the women and child development department is being executed by
KHONSA, 3 Feb: An NSCN (Niki Sumi) operative, identified as self-styled lieutenant Wangjong Wangsu (37), surrendered before the Tirap police, the 44 Assam Rifles, and the 36th Battalion of the CRPF at the SP office here in Tirap district on Monday. The surrendered operative is a native of Longsom village in Longding district. The surrender
[Prafulla Kaman] RUKSIN, 3 Feb: The 27th edition of the Ligang Cricket (T-20) Tournament began at Oyan village playground in East Siang district on Monday. Batting first in the opening match, Sanggo Oyan team scored 234 runs, losing all wickets in 19 overs and set the opponent team Borguly Cricket Club (Mebo) a competitive 235-run
TUTING, 3 Feb: A cancer awareness workshop was organised by the Indian Army’s Spearhead Gunners, in collaboration with the women and child development department, here in Upper Siang district on Tuesday to mark the World Cancer Day. The workshop saw enthusiastic participation of 72 adolescent girls, who were guided through interactive sessions on HPV vaccination,
[Badak Yomgam] In January 2026, the state tourism department unveiled its most ambitions branding initiative yet: ‘Take a new turn in Arunachal’. Moving away from traditional, broad-brush promotion, this campaign is built on the state’s refreshed brand identity, ‘Beyond myths and mountains’. A series of strategic anchors was introduced in New Delhi by Tourism Minister
TAWANG, 3 Feb: Around 250 farmers from different parts of Tawang district participated in a ‘plant genetic resources awareness programme’ organised here on Tuesday with the aim of sensitising the farmers to the importance of conserving traditional crop diversity and promoting sustainable agriculture practices. The programme was inaugurated by Tawang ADC Rinchin Leta, in the
NENULIANG, 3 Feb: The Anjaw Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) organised a three-day hands-on training programme on banana chips preparation and packaging for members of the Nenu Women SHG at Nenuliang village. The programme aimed to promote value addition and entrepreneurship among local farmers and rural youths by providing practical skills in banana processing. During the
