State News

5 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Fmr MLA Nima Tsering Khrime passes away

ITANAGAR, 4 Feb: Former Kalaktang MLA Nima Tsering Khrimey passed away on Wednesday morning. Governor K.T Parnaik, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and former Chief Minister Gegong Apang condoled the demise of Khrimey and…

5 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Mein hails NE Buddhist tourist circuit

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 4 Feb: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has welcomed the announcement of the Buddhist tourist circuit for the Northeast region in the union budget. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Mein said…

5 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Guv calls for people-centric governance to realise Viksit Arunachal vision

ITANAGAR, 4 Feb: Arunachal Pradesh Governor K.T Parnaik on Wednesday urged the MLAs to maintain the dignity of the Assembly and ensure people-centric governance to steer the state towards peace, progress and prosperity.…

5 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

DCs posted in bureaucratic reshuffle

ITANAGAR, 4 Feb: Eight Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS) officers were transferred by the state government, according to an official notification. Joint secretary to the Chief Minister and Additional Resident…

5 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Earthquake hits West Kameng

ITANAGAR, 4 Feb: An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hit West Kameng district on Wednesday, an official said. There was no immediate report of injury to anyone or damage to any property, he said. According to the National…

5 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

e-Challan system launched in Tirap

KHONSA, 4 Feb: The e-Challan system was launched in Tirap district on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of the month-long road safety awareness programme. A total of 13 e-Challans were issued, generating revenue of…

5 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

World Cancer Day observed

[Prem Chetry] BOMDILA, 4 Feb: A cancer awareness programme was organised by My Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) at Modern School here in West Kameng district on Wednesday to mark World Cancer Day. District surveillance officer…

World Cancer Day observed
5 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

BBS celebrates Dalai Lama’s Grammy Award win

[Prem Chetry] BOMDILA, 4 Feb: Expressing immense joy over His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama receiving the prestigious Grammy Award, the Bomdila Buddhist Society (BBS) and Bomdila Gorshey celebrated the honour at Thubchog…

BBS celebrates Dalai Lama’s Grammy Award win
5 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Inter-dist youth exchange prog concludes

AALO, 4 Feb: The Inter-District Youth Exchange Programme that aimed at promoting cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and unity among the youth concluded here in West Siang district on Tuesday. During the 5-day…

5 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

DC urges PRI members to focus on creating durable assets

ITANAGAR, 4 Feb: Kra Daadi deputy commissioner Charu Nili advised Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) members and other functionaries to focus on creating durable assets in every gram panchayat segment. Inaugurating a…

4 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Tiger attack kills policeman in Mayudia, authorities issue travel advisory

[Bengia Ajum] ROING, 3 Feb: A joint team of the Lower Dibang Valley district police and forest officials recovered the mutilated body of head constable Chikseng Manpang on Tuesday morning from the Mayudia area after an…

Tiger attack kills policeman in Mayudia, authorities issue travel advisory
4 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Itanagar police detain two in connection with AAPSU office firing incident

[Bengia Ajum] ITANAGAR, 3 Feb: The Itanagar police have detained two individuals in connection with the firing incident at the AAPSU office, which took place on 30 January during the registration process. A group clash…

4 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

People returning to border villages in Arunachal, no impact assessment yet: Govt

NEW DELHI, 3 Feb: People have started returning to villages in some border districts of Arunachal Pradesh under the Vibrant Villages Programme, even as no formal impact assessment has been carried out to study reverse…

4 Feb 2026 · 6 min read

Orgs seek reconsideration of L/Siang dist HQ

ITANAGAR, 3 Feb: Several organisations of Nari-Koyu in Lower Siang district have appealed to the state government to reconsider its decision to establish the district headquarters of Lower Siang in Siji. The Ramle…

Orgs seek reconsideration of L/Siang dist HQ
4 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Over 700 kgs of seized narcotics disposed of

NAHARLAGUN, 3 Feb: A total of 728.790 kgs of cannabis was destroyed by the ICR District Level Drug Disposal Committee, in compliance with strict legal and environmental norms, at the Dikrong river near the helipad here…

Over 700 kgs of seized narcotics disposed of
4 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

CM hails Dalai Lama’s Grammy win

ITANAGAR, 3 Feb: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday congratulated Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on receiving the Grammy Award, describing the honour as a global celebration of compassion, peace, and…

4 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Theatre has power to strengthen unity in diversity: Guv

ITANAGAR, 3 Feb: Governor KT Parnaik said that theatre has the power to strengthen unity in diversity and foster social harmony. Attending the grand finale of the 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav at the Dorjee Khandu State…

Theatre has power to strengthen unity in diversity: Guv
4 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

Lisha Umpo brings Dibang Valley’s medicinal wisdom to national stage

ANINI, 3 Feb: Lisha Umpo, a young climate activist from Arunachal Pradesh and a member of the Idu Mishmi community, has successfully graduated from the NYCC (National Youth Climate Consortium) fellowship, marking a…

Lisha Umpo brings Dibang Valley’s medicinal wisdom to national stage
4 Feb 2026 · 9 min read

Celebrating 43 years of RGU

RONO HILLS, 3 Feb: Perched gracefully on the scenic Rono Hills, spread across a 302-acre plateau, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) stands as the premier institution of higher education in Arunachal Pradesh and a beacon of…

4 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Man’s body found in river

ITANAGAR, 3 Feb: The police have recovered the body of a middle-aged man from the Kalaktang river in Kalaktang in West Kameng district, an officer said on Tuesday. The body, which is yet to be identified, was found…