HAYULIANG, 12 Jan: Following the successful technology trial on oyster mushroom cultivation using large cardamom residues, the Anjaw KVKorganised a training-cum-demonstration programme on Monday at Hayuliang village to promote wider adoption of the technology among farmers. Cultivation of oyster mushroom using locally available large cardamom waste as substrate was demonstrated during the programme. During the
[Mingkeng Osik] YAGRUNG, 12 Jan: The statue of freedom fighter Lotiyang Taloh was unveiled here in East Siang district on Monday. Addressing the gathering after unveiling the statue, MLA Tapi Darang appealed to the people to take responsibility for protecting and preserving the memorial. APCC president Bosiram Siram said that India’s freedom story remains incomplete
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: The prime accused in the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway land compensation scam, former East Kameng DLRSO Takam Kechak, was granted bail by a special judge in Yupia on 7 January. Kechak had been arrested on 17 December last year in connection with the land compensation scam by the Anti- Corruption Bureau
ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: Scientists have discovered two new frog species in Arunachal Pradesh. The newly identified species – Leptobrachium somani (Soman’s slender armed frog) and Leptobrachium mechuka (Mechukha slender armed frog) – belong to the slender armed frog genus Leptobrachium. The discovery was announced in a research paper published in the international scientific journal Peer
Monday Musing [Bengia Ajum] As soon as reports of the appointment of 1995-batch IPS officer Darshan Singh Jamwal as the new director general of police (DGP) of Arunachal Pradesh became public, a section of civil rights activists, especially anti-dam activists, expressed apprehension. This concern stems from Jamwal’s tenure as the DGP of Ladakh, during which
ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has requested the Centre to support Arunachal Pradesh’ key infrastructure priorities while underlining its strong record of fiscal discipline during the pre-budget consultation for the Union Budget 2026-27, chaired by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. The high-level meeting held on Saturday
ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that empowered grassroots institutions like panchayats are central to nation-building and expressed confidence that the newly elected panchayat leaders would work with dedication to accelerate development and inclusive growth across the state. In a social media post on Saturday, the chief minister congratulated the newly sworn-in zilla
ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: Governor KT Parnaik called upon the young citizens to draw inspiration from Swami Vivekananda, serve the poor and the marginalised, protect the rich natural heritage, and reject divisive thinking. “Your dedication and character will be the foundation of a Viksit Arunachal and a Viksit Bharat,” he said. Extending his greetings to the
KOLORIANG, 11 Jan: The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected panchayati raj (PR) representatives of Kurung Kumey district was held on Saturday. The ceremony was conducted in two phases: one for the gram panchayat (GP), and the other for the zilla parishad (ZP). The selection/nomination and oath-taking proceedings for the GPMs and GPCs were chaired
BAGRA, 11 Jan: MLA Topin Ete invited tourists from within the country and abroad to come and support the upcoming Arunachal Pineapple Festival-Bagra (APFB) 3.0. The festival will be held at its new site here in West Siang district from 16 to 18 January. On Sunday, Ete visited the new festival site and took stock
DAPORIJO, 11 Jan: Yayi Nima Dulom, a pioneer in women’s empowerment in the Tagin community, passed away at the age of 85 years in Naharlagun on 11 January, family sources said. She was widowed for around 40 years and brought up her four children with courage after her husband died prematurely. Her son Tuter Dulom,
ITANAGAR, 11 Jan: The Sampoorna Suraksha Kendra, in collaboration with the District AIDS Control Society and the District Health Society, ICR, organised a comprehensive health camp with the objective of promoting preventive healthcare and early detection of diseases among CRPF personnel at the 138 Bn CRPF headquarters in Senki View here on Saturday. Free medical
ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: The results of the elections for the posts of zilla parishad chairpersons (ZPCs) were completed in 27 districts of the state on Saturday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing an overwhelming victory. The BJP secured 25 of the total 27 ZPC posts, while the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) and the
ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Pipi Yangfo from Arunachal Pradesh won a silver medal and bronze medal at the ASMITA Khelo India National Weightlifting League, 2026, held at Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh from 8 to 12 January. Yangfo won the silver medal in the junior category and the bronze in the senior 53 kg weight category. She is
ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Arunachal Pradesh won one gold medal and one silver medal at the 69th National School Games Judo 2025-26, which concluded in Ludhiana, Punjab, on 11 January. Ragi Techi won the gold medal in the below 50 kg category, while Gichik Tanang secured the silver medal in the above 50 kg category, the
ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday described indigenous traditions as a living symbol of the state’s heritage and identity while attending the golden jubilee celebration of the Sarok festival of the Aka community at Bana in Bichom district. Calling the occasion a proud moment, Khandu in a social media post said, “Proud
ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Governor KT Parnaik said that, since the Lok Bhavan is located in Ward 11, the ward should set high standards in cleanliness, planning, and civic discipline, and emerge as a model for other wards of the Itanagar Municipal Corporation to emulate. He said this during a meeting with Ward 11 Corporator Gora
NEW DELHI, 10 Jan: The Congress on Saturday launched its 45-day nationwide campaign -‘MGNREGA Bachao Sangram’ – against the repeal of the UPA-era rural employment law by holding press conferences at every district. The opposition party’s agitation demanding the withdrawal of the VB-G RAM G Act and restoration of MGNREGA as a rights-based law in
Arunachal Pradesh won the bronze medal in the women’s beach soccer at the 2nd Khelo India Beach Games in Ghoghla Beach, Diu. This was Arunachal’s maiden appearance in the event.
ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Governor KT Parnaik has extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Sarok festival of the Hrusso community of East Kameng district. “Sarok is a vibrant expression of the Hrusso (Aka) tribe’s rich cultural heritage, deeply rooted in tradition, faith, and harmony with nature. I sincerely hope that
