State News

24 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Unpredictable weather causes concern among farmers, experts

[ Prafulla Kaman ] PASIGHAT, 23 Mar: Agriculture scientists serving in different institutions of the state have observed a highly irregular rainfall pattern since June last year, which has had a visible impact on…

Unpredictable weather causes concern among farmers, experts
24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Two arrested for diesel theft

[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA, 23 Mar: Two persons were apprehended by the police here in West Kameng district on Monday for theft of diesel from various locations in the Singchung Tenga area. The police have registered a…

Two arrested for diesel theft
24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

India’s prisons transforming into centres of change, hope: Guv

ITANAGAR, 23 Mar: Governor KT Parnaik said that India’s prison reforms are gradually transforming correctional institutions from mere places of punishment into centres of change, hope, and rehabilitation. The modern…

India’s prisons transforming into centres of change, hope: Guv
24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Rebia raises racial discrimination issue in RS

NEW DELHI, 23 Mar: Member of Parliament Nabam Rebia raised the issue of racial discrimination faced by people from the Northeast in other parts of the country in the Rajya Sabha on Monday during the Zero Hour…

Rebia raises racial discrimination issue in RS
24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Community participation must for sustainable tourism: Mein

NAMSAI, 23 Mar: Stating that tourism in Arunachal Pradesh must be community driven, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein urged local stakeholders, including tour operators, homestay owners, self-help groups, and…

Community participation must for sustainable tourism: Mein
24 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Arunachal State Film Awards spotlight local talent

ITANAGAR, 23 Mar: The 3rd Arunachal State Film Awards 2025-26 ceremony came alive as a vibrant celebration of storytelling, talent, and cultural expression at a city hotel in Naharlagun on Sunday, drawing filmmakers,…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Org seeks prioritising indigenous youths in govt jobs

ITANAGAR, 23 Mar: The Abo Tani Clan Organisation (ATCO) urged the state government to make it mandatory to prioritise indigenous youths in all categories of jobs, ranging from high-ranking to Groups C and D positions.…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

DC calls for transparency, accountability

TAWANG, 23 Mar: Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo emphasised the need for quality, transparency and accountability in all developmental initiatives. Addressing a District Development Coordination & Monitoring…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Malini Mela begins in Likabali

LIKABALI, 23 Mar : The annual Malini Mela began here in Lower Siang district on Monday. Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor, who lit the lamp marking the beginning of the mela, stressed the importance of…

Malini Mela begins in Likabali
24 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

APLS celebrates World Poetry Day

ITANAGAR, 23 Mar: The Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) celebrated the World Poetry Day, in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi University’s (RGU) Literary Activities Club (LAC), at Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum…

APLS celebrates World Poetry Day
24 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Monk strives to build monastery

[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA, 23 Mar: Meet Lama Yeshi Tenzin, a monk known for his remarkable and free traditional healing system, who has been striving to build a monastery and a treatment centre in Kaspi in West Kameng…

Monk strives to build monastery
24 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Apprenticeship workshops conducted

MIAO, 23 Mar: A workshop aimed at promoting apprenticeship opportunities among young entrepreneurs and aspiring business leaders was conducted at the Namdapha Degree College here in Changlang district recently. The…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Shaheed Diwas observed in Hawai

HAWAI, 23 Mar: The art and culture department, in collaboration with the district administration, observed Shaheed Diwas, paying tribute to the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs and promoting the values of patriotism,…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

APPEIRC organises workshop on NEP

ITANAGAR, 23 Mar: The Arunachal Pradesh Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission (APPEIRC) conducted a workshop on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 here on Monday. The workshop, titled ‘Teacher…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

AR launches free medical camp

KHONSA, 23 Mar: The Assam Rifles (AR) launched a five-day free multispecialty medical camp at the zonal general hospital (ZGH) here in Tirap district on Monday. 44 Assam Rifles Commanding Officer Col Ankit Harjai said…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

AU launches legal aid clinic

LEKHI, 23 Mar: Arunodaya University (AU) here launched its legal aid clinic and inducted paralegal volunteers (PLV) on Friday, aiming to strengthen community access to justice. The programme was inaugurated by APSLSA…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

State-level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament held

ITANAGAR, 23 Mar: The state-level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 was organised at Nokmey Namati Hall of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA) here on Monday. A total of 65 delegates, representing…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

E/Siang celebrates 150 yrs of ‘Vande Mataram’

PASIGHAT, 23 Mar: A special programme marking the celebration of 150 years of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ was held at the DIET here in East Siang district on the occasion of Shaheedi Diwas on Monday. The event was…

24 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Anti-drugs awareness prog conducted

LIKABALI, 23 Mar: An anti-drugs awareness programme, involving students and teachers from various private schools in Likabali in Lower Siang district, was organised at DD Public School in Lipu here on Monday. Dr Daniel…

23 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Dr Milorai Modi designated as APU VC in-charge; search committee to select new VC

[ Bengia Ajum ] PASIGHAT, 22 Mar: Arunachal Pradesh’ lone state university, the Arunachal Pradesh University (APU), here in East Siang district is currently functioning without a regular vice-chancellor (VC). Prof Tomo…