[Dr Yater Nyokir] In an age of glowing screens and restless scrolls, when the emerging generation stands increasingly unmoored from ancestral ground, literature becomes more than an art; it becomes an act of preserving the past and a space for reflecting on the future. For the tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh, where history has long
DOIMUKH, 2 Feb: An artificial intelligence (AI)training programme for school students, titled ‘AI Explorer programme’ commenced on Monday at the PM SHRI Higher Secondary School here in Papum Pare district, under the aegis of the IT & Communication department. The programme is being conducted in collaboration with Rancho Labs, with technical support from the Technology
RONO HILLS, 2 Feb: The international conference on knowledge organisation in academic libraries (I-KOAL) concluded at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here recently. Addressing the valedictory function, RGU Vice-Chancellor (i/c) Prof SK Nayak expressed gratitude to New Delhi-based Library Professionals’ Association (LPA) for providing RGU with the opportunity to host I-KOAL 2026. He reflected on the
BOLENG, 2 Feb: The Road Safety Awareness Week was observed here in Siang district from 23 to 30 January, with the objective of promoting safe road practices and enhancing public awareness on traffic safety. The weeklong programme featured a series of awareness activities, including distribution of informational pamphlets, drawing and slogan writing competitions in schools,
DEOMALI, 2 Feb: A meeting was conducted by the forest department here in Tirap district on Sunday to deliberate on possible solutions to the alarming issue of human-elephant conflict in Deomali subdivision. The meeting was presided over by members of the Regional Action Plan Committee for Mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict in the North East Region, led
NAMSAI, 2 Feb: Namsai DC CR Khampa and ADC Koliani Namchoom launched the Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 at the multipurpose cultural hall here on Monday. The event was converged with an orientation for newly elected gram panchayat chairpersons (GPCs) and zilla parishad members (ZPMs) regarding government schemes being implemented by various departments in the district. Providing
YINGKIONG, 1 Feb: Seventy-six out of 120 households of Karko village in Upper Siang district on Sunday signed a memoran-dum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. The MoU extends community support for the preparation of the pre-feasibility report (PFR) for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The MoU was signed by Dumiin
ITANAGAR, 2 Feb: NHPC Limited, a ‘Navratna’ PSU under the union power ministry, achieved two significant milestones during the intervening night of 31 January and 1 February at its 2,000 mw (8×250 mw) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) in Arunachal Pradesh/Assam. The first milestone was the synchronisation of the third unit (Unit #1 of 250
Monday Musing [ Tongam Rina ] The state cabinet has announced the implementation of the electronic inner line permit (e-ILP) system in Arunachal Pradesh, although one already exists. While no details have been provided about the new system – which is expected to replace the existing one, also called e-ILP – the cabinet stated in
NAMSAI, 1 Feb: George Nganga Kimotho from Kenya and Ethiopia’s Genet Shikur Reshid won the men’s and the women’s full marathon, respectively, at the 2nd Golden Pagoda Marathon held here on Sunday. Kimotho took 2-hr, 19 mins and 13 secs to complete the race, while Reshid won the race with a time of 2 hr,
[ Karyir Riba ] ROING, 1 Feb: Reh, the major festival of the Idu Mishmi community of Arunachal Pradesh, was celebrated on Sunday with much romp and traditional gaiety all over the twin Dibang Valley districts. Community members of all ages, clad in beautiful Idu Mishmi traditional attires, adorned the festival sites. Reh is centrally
[ Prafulla Kaman ] JONAI, 1 Feb: The third edition of the Poba Forest Festival at Lali-Beraghat (Bahir-Jonai) in Assam’s Dhemaji district began on Sunday with participation of nature lovers, NGO workers, and entrepreneurs. The festival is an annual event organised by the Mising Autonomous Council. The main objective of the festival is to sensitise
ITANAGAR, 1 Feb: Prominent lawyers and human rights activists from Northeast paid glowing tributes to prominent lawyer and human rights activist from the region, Sabda Rabha, at a memorial programme held at his hometown Tamulpur, Assam, on Sunday. Human rights activists, including director of Rights and Risks Analysis Group Suhas Chakma, Arunachal Pradesh State Human
NEW DELHI, 1 Feb: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said the Modi government has run out of ideas, and the union budget for 2026-27 does not provide any single solution to India’s many economic, social and political challenges. In a post on X, he said there is no policy vision or political will, and
NEW DELHI, 1 Feb: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented a Rs 53.47 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, up 7.7 percent from the current financial year ending March 31. As per the revised estimate, the size of the budget for the current fiscal is Rs 49.64 lakh crore, lower from Rs 50.65 lakh crore
APUFEST 2026 concludes PASIGHAT, 1 Feb: “Universities must function as centres of excellence, not merely as institutions for issuing degrees,” said Chayang Tajo MLA Hayeng Mangfi during the valedictory function of the APUFEST 2026 – the third annual cultural and academic celebration of the Arunachal Pradesh University (APU), here in East Siang district on Sunday.
ITANAGAR, 1 Feb: Governor KT Parnaik has extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Donggin festival of the Adi community. The governor said that Donggin marks the beginning of the new agro-horticultural season and reflects the close bond between the people and nature. Passed down through generations, Donggin continues to
NEW DELHI, 1 Feb: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, against his detention under the National Security Act. A bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale is likely to hear the matter. On 29 January,
NEW DELHI, 1 Feb: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced setting up of one girls’ hostel in every district of the country. There are over 700 districts in the country. She also proposed a loan-linked capital subsidy support scheme for veterinary colleges, hospitals, and diagnostics laboratories. The minister also announced upgrading Ayush pharmacies and
RONO HILLS, 1 Feb: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) Vice-Chancellor (i/c) Prof Jayadev Sahoo emphasised the importance of preserving traditional agricultural knowledge, promoting sustainable agriculture, strengthening Indian knowledge systems, and aligning academic efforts with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Addressing an international conference titled ‘I-KOAL 2026’, which got underway at RGU here on Sunday,
