ITANAGAR, 3 Jan: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday congratulated renowned writer Subi Taba on winning the Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman-2025 in the best fiction category for her critically acclaimed short story collection Tales from the Dawn-Lit Mountains. The prestigious award, instituted by The New Indian Express Group, was presented at a ceremony in Chennai
NAHARLAGUN, 3 Jan: A seven-year-old girl who had gone missing on Saturday morning from Papu Nallah was traced in Abotani Colony, Itanagar. The child had gone missing from the residence of Bengia Mina, where she had been staying. She had been last seen at the Monday Market in Jollang. Naharlagun SP Dr Nyelam Nega informed
AGARTALA, 3 Jan: A delegation of the North East Youth Congress Coordination Committee (NEYCCC) on Saturday met the father of Anjel Chakma who was killed by miscreants in Uttarakhand last month after he objected to their racial slur. The NEYCCC said they met the deceased’s father, Tarun Prasad Chakma, at their home in Machmara in
NEW DELHI, 3 Jan: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) has planned to train one lakh cadets as first responders in the wake of natural disasters, and raise a group of ‘cyber warriors’ who can contribute to bolstering India’s digital defence mechanism, a top official said on Saturday. These will be integrated with the national database,
ZIRO, 3 Jan: The High Vision Thrift & Credit Cooperative Society (HVTCCS) Ltd here in Lower Subansiri district concluded the celebration of the International Year of Cooperatives-2025 with a closing ceremony held here on Saturday. The programme was organised under the theme ‘Cooperatives build a better world’, aiming to promote social inclusion, economic empowerment, and
[ Tadar Nana ] At the age of just 22, Habung Richo (HR Khai), a young independent singer- songwriter from Ziro, Lower Subansiri district, is on his way to create a space for himself in the Indian music scene. His songs are deeply rooted in his own personal experiences and are a reflection of the
[ Amar Sangno & Saraswati Gao ] PASIGHAT, 2 Jan: Opum (name changed), a 21-year-old BA first-semester student at Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) in Pasighat, East Siang district, is hesitant to go back to the boys’ hostel after his winter break, as he’s left with no energy to go to bed on an empty stomach
[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 2 Jan: In a major development towards the exploration of critical minerals in Arunachal Pradesh, OIL India Limited (OIL) on Friday signed an agreement for a composite licence for the phop graphite and vanadium block in the Yazali circle of Keyi Panyor district. The deed of agreement was executed in
Arunachalee student interacts with Jaishankar ITANAGAR, 2 Jan: Without naming Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India has every right to defend its people when it comes to “bad neighbours” during an event in Chennai. “India’s growth is a lifting tide for the region, and most of our neighbours recognise that if India grows,
ITANAGAR, 2 Jan: Governor KT Parnaik advocated a balanced and inclusive development approach for Arunachal Pradesh while sharing his broad vision for the state during a meeting with Chief Minister Pema Khandu here on Friday. During the interaction, the governor highlighted four key pillars – education, health, hydropower, and tourism – as the “four wheels”
NEW DELHI, 2 Jan: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi keeps trumpeting the Jal Jeevan Mission but is silent on deaths caused by contaminated water in Indore. He alleged that the Modi government and the BJP failed to provide either clean water or clean air to the country. “Narendra Modi
Staff Reporter NEW DELHI, 2 Jan: The Government of India has appointed a new director general of police (DGP) for Arunachal Pradesh. Shiv Darshan Singh Jamwal has been transferred to Arunachal as the new DGP. At present, he is serving as the DGP of the union territory of Ladakh. The current DGP of Arunachal, Anand
ITANAGAR, 2 Jan: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday said the Siang river holds immense potential as a hub for adventure sports and ecotourism in the state, stressing that such initiatives must be rooted in sustainability and community participation. Mein made the remarks after a rafting expedition on the Siang on Friday, welcoming the
[ Badak Yomgam ] Recent exploratory qualitative research conducted within Yomcha circle of West Siang district hasidentified Bome Uru (Yomcha Cave) as a premier geo-heritage treasure for Arunachal Pradesh. This karst cave system holds high-value potential for sustainable tourism, provided it is managed through a strategic partnership that balances economic aspirations with environmental and cultural
Eight judo players from Arunachal Pradesh, accompanied by an official, departed for Ludhiana, Punjab, on Thursday to participate in the 69th National School Games 2025-26 (U-14), scheduled to be held from 5 to 11 January.
