HAWAI, 13 Jan: The annual action plan (AAP) under the VB-G RAM G (erstwhile MGNREGA) for the financial year 2026-27 for Anjaw district was finalised during a meeting held here on Tuesday. Prior to the approval of the AAP, the action plans presented by the BDOs of their respective community development blocks were discussed in
HAWAI, 13 Jan: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) concluded its 10-day civil action programme in Glothangla and Nilang villages in Anjaw district, during which the force conducted combined health camps for both humans and animals, and also distributed essential items to the villagers. Over 100 villagers availed of free medical check-ups. Veterinary medicines were also
AALO, 13 Jan: Around 17 farmers from different villages of Tirbin circle participated in a training programme on climate resilient agriculture, organised by the West Siang Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) on Tuesday. The event aimed to equip farmers with skills and knowledge to adapt to climate change. Addressing the farmers, ICAR NEH Arunachal Pradesh Centre
CHAYANG TAJO, 13 Jan: National Youth Day was celebrated at the Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya(VKV) here in East Kameng district on Monday in befitting manner. Bhalukpong-based 59 Bn ITBP Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Bhopal Singh and Chayang Tajo Canara Bank branch manager Sewak Thapa were among the invitees. During the programme, VKV teacher Mritunjay Mishra highlighted the
JOTE, 13 Jam: A regional outreach programme of the National Space Science Symposium (NSSS) was conducted at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Arunachal Pradesh, here on 12 January. As part of its initiative, the NSSS is organising a series of regional outreach programmes across the Northeastern region to promote scientific awareness, student participation, and
ITANAGAR, 12 Jan: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that the state government is working on a robust, technology-driven inner line permit (ILP) system to effectively curb illegal migration and prevent misuse of permits, asserting that protecting indigenous rights and maintaining rule of law remain top priorities. “Working on a robust, IT-enabled ILP system
ITANAGAR, 12 Jan: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) has proposed an anti-ragging and bullying legislation, to be known as the ‘Hero Act’, to prevent bullying, ragging, and institutional neglect in schools, particularly residential and boarding institutions. Members of the APSCPCR, led by its Chairperson Ratan Anya, on Monday submitted
ITANAGAR, 12 Jan: The East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organisation (EKSWCO) has urged the chief secretary to personally oversee the physical reverification of the land and properties affected by the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district, citing the need for transparency and fairness in the wake of the alleged compensation scam. In
ITANAGAR, 12 Jan: Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA) president Taba Tedir and its secretary-general Bamang Tago on Monday met union minister Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi and urged him to take up with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) the matter of stapled visas issued to sportspersons of Arunachal Pradesh by China. During the meeting, they
[KJM Varma] BEIJING, 12 Jan: China on Monday reaffirmed its territorial claims over the Shaksgam valley against the backdrop of India’s objections, stressing that the Chinese infrastructure projects in the area are “beyond reproach.” India last Friday criticised China’s infrastructure development projects in the Shaksgam valley, saying it reserves the right to take necessary measures
GANGTOK, 12 Jan: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik said that the 17 Mountain Division bears a “serious and historic” responsibility as the guardian of the Northeastern region and the sentinel of the Siliguri Corridor, one of the most sensitive strategic frontiers of the nation. Addressing a sainik sammelan here in Sikkim on the occasion of
ITANAGAR, 12 Jan: Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) Mayor Likha Nari Tadar and Deputy Mayor Tok Tabin Camdir took the oath of office at Dorjee Khandu Convention Centre here on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony was headed by IMC Commissioner Kego Jilen. The day also featured the first meeting of the IMC. Speaking to reporters, the mayor
KAMBA, 12 Jan: Two artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) courses – AI explorer programme, and AI job ready programme -for students and youths were launched at the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) here in West Siang district on Monday. The AI explorer programme is a five-day boot camp for Grade 6-12 students, while the AI job
KHONSA, 12 Jan: The Tirap Art and Literature Exhibition 2026, held here from 9 to 11 January, was a grand celebration of art, literature, and culture. Organised by the Tirap Institute of Research, Art, Literature, and Philosophy (TIRAP), the three-day extravaganza showcased a diverse range of creative activities, including fine arts, photography, book exhibitions, poetry
LEKHI VILLAGE, 12 Jan: Mahindra & Mahindra has officially launched the all-new XUV 7XO at Iconic Automobiles, here in Arunachal Pradesh. The vehicle was unveiled on Monday by Manoj Patir, chief manager, State Bank of India, and Anand Sagar, chief manager, Bank of Baroda, in the presence of banks and dealership officials. Designed for modern
NEW DELHI, 12 Jan: In a first, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the union budget in Parliament on Sunday (1 February), Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on Monday. This will be Sitharaman’s ninth budget presentation, one short of the record 10 budgets presented by the former finance minister Morarji Desai. The budget session
KHONSA, 12 Jan: Security forces apprehended two active overground workers (OGWs) belonging to the NSCN-K (Nikki Sumi) faction from Tirap district on 10 January, according to an Assam Rifles release. Acting on intelligence inputs regarding rampant extortion activities in the general area of the Khonsa market, the Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles launched a
ROING, 12 Jan: The maiden Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) awareness workshop-cum-mobilisation drive was conducted at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) here in Lower Dibang Valley district on Monday. Addressing the workshop, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Deputy Director (DSDE) Gyati Kacho urged the trainees of ITI Roing and the unemployed youths attending the
ITANAGAR, 12 Jan: Emphasising on self-reliance, innovation and entrepreneurship among the youths, Industries Minister Nyato Dukam on Monday said that the teachings of Swami Vivekananda remain highly relevant in inspiring young minds to contribute to nation building. Addressing a gathering on the occasion of the 164th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, observed as National Youth
GANGTOK, 12 Jan: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik commended Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sikkim’s emerging as the cleanest state in the country. He said this during a meeting with Tamang here on Monday. The governor is on a two-day official visit to Sikkim. He lauded the Sikkim government’s sustained focus on cleanliness,
