State News

6 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Training prog for PR members underway

YAZALI, 5 Mar: A three-day block level ‘foundation-cum-functional’ training programme for newly elected panchayati raj (PR) members and functionaries of Pitapool and Yazali zilla parishad segments began here in Keyi…

Training prog for PR members underway
6 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Spearhead Gunners commemorate World Wildlife Day

PASIGHAT, 5 Mar: The Spearhead Gunners of the Indian Army’s Spear Corps commemorated the World Wildlife Day at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Kiyit in East Siang district on Thursday through a series of meaningful…

Spearhead Gunners commemorate World Wildlife Day
6 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Cleanliness drive conducted

DAPORIJO, 5 Mar: A community-led cleanliness drive was conducted at the eco-fishery park here in Upper Subansiri district on Thursday, marking a significant step towards revitalising the park and promoting environmental…

6 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Workshop on PRA conducted

PASIGHAT, 5 Mar: The social work department of the Arunachal Pradesh University here in East Siang district on Thursday conducted an intensive workshop titled ‘Participatory rural appraisal (PRA): Hands-on training on…

6 Mar 2026 · 6 min read

A proud moment for Northeast Jesuits: The Kohima Jesuit province

[ Stephen Naulak SJ ] Three Jesuits from Karnataka – Stany Coelho, Ligoury Castelino and Raymond D’Souza – reached Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, in April 1970 to open the Nagaland Jesuit Mission. This…

6 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

The Namsai Krishi Vigyan Kendra organised a plantation drive on its premises on Thursday with the objective of promoting

The Namsai Krishi Vigyan Kendra organised a plantation drive on its premises on Thursday with the objective of promoting environmental conservation and encouraging farmers and local communities to adopt sustainable…

The Namsai Krishi Vigyan Kendra organised a plantation drive on its premises on Thursday with the objective of promoting
6 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

SAD 2.0 camp organised

TELAM, 5 Mar: Various government departments delivered services to the beneficiaries during a Sewa Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 camp organised here by the Lower Siang district administration on Wednesday. The camp was…

6 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Health & hygiene awareness prog conducted

SIMONG, 5 Mar: A health and hygiene awareness programme was conducted at Simong village in Upper Siang district on Wednesday as part of the community outreach efforts linked to the awareness of the Siang Upper…

6 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Dist-level VBYP organised

PASIGHAT, 5 Mar: The district-level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP)-2026, on the theme ’50 years of Emergency: Lessons for Indian democracy’, was organised at Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) here in East Siang…

4 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

BAC finalises agenda for budget session

ITANAGAR, 3 Mar: The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the 8th Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (APLA) in its sixth sitting held here on Tuesday finalised the agenda for the upcoming sixth budget session of the…

BAC finalises agenda for budget session
4 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

DCM calls for concerted wildlife conservation efforts

ITANAGAR, 3 Mar: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Tuesday said the government is committed to conserving the state’s rich biodiversity and urged people to safeguard forests and endangered species on the occasion of…

4 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Tasing reviews progress of dev projects in Siang dist

BOLENG, 3 Mar: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing reviewed the physical and financial progress of various ongoing schemes and developmental projects in Siang district during a district-level…

4 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Police dept to frame appropriate RR to regulate service conditions of MTS

ITANAGAR, 3 Mar: A four-member committee, under the chairmanship of the DIGP (HQ), PHQ, Itanagar, has been constituted for framing of service rules/guidelines to regulate overtime allowance, charter and hours of duty in…

4 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

MLA donates van to school

BASAR, 3 Mar: Basar MLA Nyabi Jini Dirchi donated a school van to Menjwk Meqkok Rwguu (MMR) Gurukul School here in Leparada district to ease transportation facilities for the students. The vehicle was handed over to the…

MLA donates van to school
4 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Nagaland assembly condemns racial attacks on NE people

KOHIMA, 3 Mar: The Nagaland Assembly on Tuesday condemned incidents of racial discrimination against people from the Northeastern region in big cities in various states and called for sensitivity and constitutional…

4 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

ULFA (I) insurgent surrenders

KHONSA, 3 Mar: A hardcore ULFA (I) insurgent, identified as self-styled 2nd lieutenant Bitul Baruha (31), surrendered before security forces in Tirap district on Tuesday. He also deposited a .40 calibre pistol with a…

4 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Arunachal to participate in national para badminton, para athletics c’ships

ITANAGAR, 3 Mar: Eight para badminton players from Arunachal Pradesh will participate in the 7th National Para Badminton Championship, 2026, scheduled to be held at the Heartfulness Gopichand Badminton Academy in…

Arunachal to participate in national para badminton, para athletics c’ships
4 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

Ashtalakshmi Darshan youth exchange prog concludes at RGU

RONO HILLS, 3 Mar: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here on Monday held the valedictory ceremony of the 12th batch of the Ashtalakshmi Darshan youth exchange programme, a 14-day national integration initiative organised by…

Ashtalakshmi Darshan youth exchange prog concludes at RGU
4 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

Governor greets people on Holi

ITANAGAR, 3 Mar: Governor KT Parnaik greeted the people of the state on the festive occasion of Holi, and expressed hope that the vibrant festival would spread harmony, goodwill, and togetherness in the society. The…

4 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

APSCW’s public hearing from 9 Mar

PAPU HILLS, 3 Mar: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) is going to conduct a five-day jan sunvai (public hearing) at its office here Papu Nallah from 9 to 13 March to address grievances of women.…