[Karyir Riba] ROING, 7 Jan: In order to review the prevailing traffic scenario in the district, a coordination meeting with the Traffic Wing of the Lower Dibang Valley district police was held at the office of the superintendent of police here today on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by superintendent of police Manish Shaurya. During
ITANAGAR, 7 Jan: Governor K.T Parnaik said that the use of geo-spatial technology, along with widespread awareness on cyber security, is imperative for governance and has become the need of the hour. “Our state must place a strong emphasis on cyber security to ensure the safety and confidence of every citizen in the digital age,”
JENGGING, 7 Jan: Field gears were distributed to 34 frontline staff of Mouling National Park here in Upper Siang district on Tuesday. The items were distributed at an event organized at the Nature Interpretation Centre of the park by the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) in collaboration with the Mouling
ITANAGAR, 7Jan: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday reviewed the master plan for development of a proposed tourist and heritage centre around the historic Chakzam Bridge in Tawang district, stressing a community-first approach to preserve the region’s rich indigenous engineering legacy. Highlighting the civilisational depth of the Himalayas, Khandu said that the region
ITANAGAR, 7 Jan: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday ordered the re-designation and re-assignment of charges of four IAS officers of the 2010 batch following their promotion to the super time scale, an official order stated. According to the order by the personnel department, the changes come consequent upon the officers’ promotion to level-14 in
DAPORIJO, 7 Jan: A team of officials from Upper Subansiri district administration, led by Town Magistrate Ama Nungnu Mara on Wednesday, conducted an unannounced inspection of all pharmacies operating within Daporijo town, and detected several irregularities. The irregularities included stocking of expired medicines, running businesses without valid trading licences, and failure to produce mandatory certificates
ITANAGAR, 7 Jan: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Wednesday said that the revised Vikshit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G-RAM-G) Act would significantly strengthen rural employment, livelihood opportunities, and grassroots development across Arunachal Pradesh, especially in remote and border areas. Addressing a press conference at the state BJP headquarters, Chowna
ITANAGAR, 6 Jan: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday said he has directed officers to identify and demolish all illegal religious structures in the state capital. The development came against the backdrop of agitation by youth organisations, alleging that illegal immigrants are erecting unauthorised religious structures in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR). Speaking to reporters,
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 6 Jan: Reacting to the East Kameng Social Welfare & Cultural Organisation’s (EKSWCO) demand for the arrest of all involved officials, including former East Kameng deputy commissioner Himanshu Nigam, in the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway compensation scam, Chief Minister Pema Khandu stated on Tuesday that whoever is found guilty after the investigation would
DAPORIJO, 6 Jan: The central Si-Donyi Hilo was celebrated with grandeur and traditional fervour here in Upper Subansiri district on Tuesday. The celebration began with the chanting of rituals by the main priest, invoking Si-Donyi (the Earth and the sun) for peace, abundance, and wellbeing of the community and the universe. Mega dance and cultural
NEW DELHI, 6 Jan: Non-coal mining project developers will not have to show proof of land acquisition as a prerequisite for environmental clearance now, according to a recent Environment Ministry memorandum. So far, the ministry required proof of land acquisition. However, the norm was reconsidered following requests that consent from landowners should not be insisted
[ Prem Chetry ] BHALUKPONG, 6 Jan: “Meandering across the two districts of eastern Arunachal Pradesh – East Kameng and West Kameng – the mighty Kameng river has the potential to emerge as a leading fishing tourism destination in the state,” said enthusiastic angler Neega Ngurang. The Kameng river, spanning about 264 km from its
PAPU NALLAH, 6 Jan: Bengia Rama, one of the earliest individuals from the erstwhile Subansiri district to matriculate, passed away at the age of 83. His funeral was held on Tuesday at his private residence here. Born in 1943 in Chulyu village in the present-day Keyi Panyor district, Rama retired from government service as an
ITANAGAR, 6 Jan: Governor KT Parnaik urged the youths of Arunachal Pradesh to take pride in their identity and confidently share the unique stories of their state with the world. The governor, who flagged off a group of youth leaders from the state for the 29th National Youth Festival under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’
ITANAGAR, 6 Jan: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday asserted that the VB-G RAM G Act would strengthen rural livelihoods, improve accountability and align grassroots development. The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) Act, or VB-G RAM G, replaced the MGNREGA enacted by the UPA government in 2005. “It brings transformative reforms to
ITANAGAR, 6 Jan: The 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) commenced its combined annual training camp (CATC-157)-cum-Yuva Aapda Mitra (YAM) at DeraNatung Government College (DNGC) here on Tuesday. The 10-day camp, scheduled from 5-14 January, aims to introduce NCC cadets to structured camp life while instilling the core values of unity
PASIGHAT, 6 Jan: Seren United defeated Telam David Club by 28 runs in the opening match of the Yito Kakki & Jirku Lombi (Kakki) Memorial Inter-Village Running T20 Tournament, 2026, at Sido playground near here in East district on 5 January. Choosing to bowl first after winning the toss, Telam David Club restricted Seren United
NAMSAI, 6 Jan: The Industries Department of the state government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Niumhi Foundation, organised an awareness programme on the PM Vishwakarma scheme here on Tuesday to create awareness among local artisans, entrepreneurs, and beneficiaries about various MSME schemes and support systems. MSME Assistant
JOTE, 6 Jan: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Arunachal Pradesh and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) was signed at the NIT campus here on Tuesday. The MoU is aimed at fostering collaboration in the areas of standardisation, quality systems, student engagement, and capacity building, with focus on
Seppa, 6 Jan: A participatory rural appraisal (PRA) exercise was conducted at Nepuwa village under the Seppa West Assembly constituency in East Kameng district on Monday. The exercise witnessed active participation of multiple line departments, including the Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Department, the Public Health Engineering & Water Supply Department, the Arunachal State Rural
