NIRJULI, 10 Jan: Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya (VKV) Nirjuli organised a National Youth Day 2026 outreach programme on 9 January at New Galaxy School here to honour the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, which is on 12 January, and to celebrate the Samarth Bharat Parva. The celebration aimed to inspire the young minds with Swami Vivekananda’s
NAHARLAGUN, 10 Jan: A small saprophytic mushroom, identified as Parasola plicatilis, (curtis) redhead, vilgalys and hopple – commonly known as pleated inkcap – was observed in the experimental farm of Longding Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). The specimens were first noticed and collected by Assistant Chief Technical Officer Dr Tilling Tayo,and subject matter specialist Dr Deep
Staff Reporter BALIJAN, Dec 10: The third edition of the Papum Poma Veteran Football Tournament was kicked off here in Papum Pare on Saturday by Thrizino MLA Tenzin Nima Glow and Prof Joram Yalam Nabam of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU). Altogether 13 teams from the Papum Poma region are participating in the tournament. In the
YACHULI, 10 Jan: The Yachuli Town Baptist Church celebrated its 37th foundation day with great enthusiasm at the church premises on Saturday. A key highlight of the occasion was the dedication of the newly constructed NBCC worker quartersbuilding. The dedication ceremony was led by church secretary Likha Takam. Addressing the gathering at the volleyball ground
ITANAGAR, 10 Jan: Project Brahmank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Saturday organised a cleanliness drive along the Siang riverfront at Pasighat in East Siang district as part of its outreach programme and in support of the Swachh Bharat Mission, officials said. The drive was conducted in collaboration with local organisations and volunteer groups
TEZU, 10 Jan: An awareness camp on the PM Vishwakarma scheme was organised on Thursday at the BRCC Hall here in Lohit district to sensitise traditional artisans and craftsmen to government support mechanisms for skill upgradation, entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. The programme was jointly organised by the Itanagar MSME (DFO) assistant director, in collaboration with
[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 9 Jan: Two millennials – Likha Nari Tadar and Tok Tabin Camdir – will be the new mayor and deputy mayor of the Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC). The state BJP on Friday announced the duo as the party’s candidates for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor. Out of the
NEW DELHI, 9 Jan: The Public Investment Board (PIB) on Thursday approved an expenditure of Rs 26,069.50 crore for the proposed 1720 mw Kamala hydro project in Arunachal Pradesh, a source said. The project will generate 6,869.92 mu of green energy annually on completion, thereby contributing to the Government of India’s energy transition initiatives and
ITANAGAR, 9 Jan: Arunachal Pradesh received developmental support from the Centre last year, with the North Eastern Council (NEC) releasing funds for healthcare infrastructure, road connectivity, tourism facilities, and livelihood generation to strengthen growth and access in the border state, an official statement said. The NEC during the month of December last released a total
[ Pisi Zauing ] DEBAN, 9 Jan: A flock of pin-tailed parrotfinch was sighted in the Namdapha National Park & Tiger Reserve in the morning of 6 January. The sighting is the first ever record of this species in Arunachal Pradesh and probably the second for India. A team of birders comprising guide Binanda Hatibaruah,
ITANAGAR, 9 Jan: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday said that India’s estimated 7.4 percent economic growth in 2025-26 reflects the strength of sustained reforms and the country’s resilient growth momentum under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sharing a post on social media, Mein said the first advance estimates (FAE) released by
Staff Reporter DOIMUKH, 9 Jan: The Doimukh police have solved a burglary case involving the theft of traditional ornaments worth Rs 3.5 crore. On 27 December, 2025, a complaint was received from Dr Tana Jesy Tara of Amba village at the Doimukh police station, stating that in the intervening night of 26 and 27 December,
[ Prem Chetry ] SINGCHUNG, 9 Jan: The Bhutan Glory Project (BGP) team organised a threat identification workshop for Ludlow’s Bhutan Glory for the members and staff of the Forest Department and the Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve (SBVCR) at the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary (EWS)in Singchung subdivision of West Kameng district on Thursday. The event,
YUPIA, 9 Jan: Papum Pare Assistant Commissioner Dani Rikang called on all stakeholders to extend their support in the collective fight against drug abuse. Chairing an NCORD meeting here on Friday, she expressed hope that coordinated inter-sectoral and multi-sectoral efforts by all departments concerned would lead to better outcomes in curbing the drug menace. The
YINGKIONG, 9 Jan: Upper Siang Deputy Commissioner Talo Jerang on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the persistent network connectivity issues in the district, particularly in Katan circle. Chairing a narco-coordination (NCORD) meeting here, the DC pointed out that the non-operationalisation of 22 BSNL mobile towers, despite repeated requests from the district administration, has adversely affected
[ Tadar Nana ] JBTV Studio has emerged as a major creative platform in Arunachal Pradesh through its contributions in the form of music videos, films, and event coverage, while supporting freelance filmmakers and independent artists through production services, post-production assistance, and equipment rentals. Over the past few years, JBTV Studio has been associated with
TAFRALIANG/GORI, 9 Jan: Following the successful technology trial of oyster mushroom cultivation using large cardamom substrate, the Anjaw Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) organised a training-cum-demonstration programme on oyster mushroom cultivation at Tafraliang village on Friday, as part of its systematic technology dissemination initiatives among farmers. The programme focused on cultivation of oyster mushroom using locally
YAZALI, 9 Jan: A training programme on soil health and value addition under the NABARD DPR project on ginger value chain was conducted here in Keyi Panyor district on Friday. Subject matter specialists of the KVK, Yachuli, emphasised the importance of soil testing and its implications on crop production and soil health. They also educated
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 8 Jan: In a major development, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested Rajo Gyadi, a former zilla parishad member and known entrepreneur, and one Yayo Yangfo for allegedly acting as brokers in facilitating bribe collection in the Lada-Sarli land compensation scam. With this, ACB has arrested four persons so far in
ITANAGAR, 8 Jan: The state Cabinet in its first meeting of 2026 held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pema Khandu approved a series of important policy decisions aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery, public safety, education, urban governance, environmental conservation, and employment generation in the state. The council of ministers in the Cabinet
