BETUL, 29 Jan: A group of officials from Arunachal Pradesh, led by Centre for Earth Sciences & Himalayan Studies (CESHS) Director Tana Tage, along with scientists, attended the India-Iceland roundtable conference as delegates during the India Energy Week-2026, held in Goa. The Indian delegation was led by Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
[ Meme Mangfi ] As registration for the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) begins this 1-2 February, a familiar fever is rising across the state. But as the political atmosphere heats up, a cold unease settles over the student fraternity. What should be a democratic exercise to empower the youths of Arunachal feels increasingly
ITANAGAR, 29 Jan: A 25-member Galo Welfare Society (GWS) team, including three women, on Wednesday began a five-day expedition to the holy Topo Gone, a pilgrimage site of the Galo community, in Shi-Yomi district. Topo Gone is a 2,900-metre peak along the McMahon Line, and it finds mention in the folklore and folktales of the
ITANAGAR, 29 Jan: A kayaking and rafting expedition of the Arunachal Kayak, Canoe and Rafting Association was flagged off here on Thursday by Sports Authority of Arunachal (SAA) Director Guymna Karbar, in the presence of SAA Vice Chairperson Bengia Yaying Tadar. The expedition is being conducted by the Eko Dumbing Adventure and supported by the
BOLENG, 29 Jan: Four houses were reduced to ashes in a fire mishap that occurred in Parong-II Kinne in Riga circle of Siang district at around 4:50 pm on 27 January. On receiving information, the fire brigade from Geku immediately rushed to the spot and launched fire-fighting operations. The incident site was visited by Deputy
Correspondent RUKSIN, 29 Jan: Sinung Olung Erang Kebang (SOEK) president Tamuna Messar, along with his office bearers, unveiled a resting shed at the community graveyard in Mirem village in East Siang district on Thursday, during its 9th general conference. The construction of the resting shed was aided by the SOEK, a community organisation of the
AALO, 29 Jan: West Siang Deputy Commissioner Techu Aran appealed to the people and vehicle users in the district to follow the traffic rules. Addressing a District Road Safety Committee meeting here on Thursday, Aran urged the town magistrate and the traffic police to check unused vehicles parked alongside the highway to avoid road accidents.
TAWANG, 29 Jan: Observing the National Road Safety Month, the Tawang district transport office, in collaboration with the district administration and the district police, organised a road safety awareness programme on Wednesday at the Old Market here. Addressing the gathering, Tawang SP Dr DW Thongon said that “everyone is a driver today,” highlighting the importance
TAWANG, 29 Jan: An awareness workshop on the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) was conducted at Dorjee Khandu Government College (DKGC) here on Thursday. The programme, which was launched by Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo, was organised by the District Skill Committee in collaboration with the DKGC, with the aim of sensitising students
NAHARLAGUN, 29 Jan: An awareness programme on ‘Information security and emerging technologies’for senior government officials was organised by the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Itanagar, in collaboration with the Administrative Training Institute (ATI), at the ATI here on Wednesday. PWC Indian senior associate Tuhin Chakraborty and NIELIT assistant faculty member Moni Kumari
KHONSA, 29 Jan: An operative of the NSCN (R), identified as self-styled sergeant Khunpong Wangsa, surrendered voluntarily before the Tirap police, the 36th Bn CRPF, and the 44th Assam Rifles here in Tirap district on Wednesday. The operative also deposited one .32 mm pistol, one magazine, and five live rounds. (DIPRO)
LIKABALI, 29 Jan: Implementing departments and bank branch managers screened applications and finalised the beneficiaries under the Atmanirbhar Pashu Palan Yojana (ANPPY) for the 2025-26period, during a meeting convened by Lower Siang Deputy Commissioner Ainstein Koyu here on Thursday. The deputy commissioner made it clear that “the committee should adopt a very transparent selection process
NARI, 29 Jan: An awareness programme on the drug menace and women’s empowerment was organised at the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) here by the Lower Siang district unit of the Galo Youth Organisation on Wednesday. The programme, which focused on raising awareness about the dangers of substance abuse, the importance of women’s empowerment, and
YINGKIONG, 29 Jan: A consumer awareness programme themed ‘Empowering consumers, enriching lives’ was conducted by the department of legal metrology and consumer affairs (LM&CA), in collaboration with the Upper Siang district administration, at the multipurpose hall here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, LM&CA Secretary Mige Kamki highlighted the importance of responsible consumer behaviour, health
THRIZINO, 29 Jan: With the objective of providing essential government services at the doorsteps of the public, a Seva Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 camp was held on Wednesday at the Government Primary School in Kaya valley in Thirizino circle of West Kameng district. The camp witnessed active participation of various government departments, which extended multiple
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 27 Jan: The Arunachal Frontier Tribal Forum (AFTF), a regional political party of the state, has sought scrapping of the 80:20 ratio and demanded compulsory production of ST and PR certificates for the recruitments conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) and the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB). Addressing
CHANGLANG, 27 Jan: The 4th Assam Rifles'(AR) camp in Ranglom village in Changlang district was attacked on the morning of 26 January by the NSCN/GPRN (YA) insurgent group. The attack took place at around 8 am. Villagers informed that for almost an hour they heard heavy firing and explosions near the camp. They further stated
Staff Reporter DELHI, 27 Jan: Arunachalee Naik Kadaohum Bellai was among the 44 Sena Medal (Gallantry) recipients announced during the 77th Republic Day celebration. Bellai was chosen for the Sena Medal in the gallantry category for his exemplary role during Operation Nadar on 15 May, 2025, carried out by the 42 Rashtriya Rifles in Tral
ITANAGAR, 27 Jan: Dr Taba Nitin, a resident of Rono village, Doimukh, has attained the status of superspecialist in head and neck oncology. This achievement is a historic first, as he is the first member of the Nyishi community and only the second person from Arunachal Pradesh to hold this high-level specialisation. Following his master
[ Bading Dawa Tayeng ] ITANAGAR, 27 Jan: The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) staged a three-day nationwide strike since Sunday, seeking immediate implementation of a five-day work week. The strike was observed at all the banks of the state,including the Apex Bank. With the strike, banks in India were closed for three days
