State News

28 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

JNC bids farewell to Dr Sunand K Sinha

PASIGHAT, 27 Feb: The Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC) fraternity here in East Siang district on Friday bade farewell to associate professor Dr Sunand K Sinha on his superannuation. JNC Principal Dr Gindu Borang,…

28 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

‘IIMC to start specialisation prog for journalists’

NEW DELHI, 27 Feb: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) will start a fellowship programme for journalists from the next session for specialisation in certain fields like technology, economy and strategy,…

28 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Skill development prog on fisheries held

ROING, 27 Feb: A three-day skill development training programme on ‘Species diversification to augment productivity and return from carp polyculture’ was conducted by the Central Institute of Fisheries Education’s…

Skill development prog on fisheries held
28 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

A journey beyond duty

[ Tenzin Sangey ] In the quiet hills between Kangku and Likabali, a simple car ride became a powerful lesson in humanity. As the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) examinations commenced, five young students…

A journey beyond duty
28 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

SAD 2.0 camp organised

PAGBA, 27 Feb: A Sewa Aapke Dwar (2.0) camp was organised at Pagba village in Sangram subdivision of Kurung Kumey district on Friday. A key highlight of the camp was the launch of a signature campaign on the Beti Bachao…

SAD 2.0 camp organised
28 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Itanagar to host ‘Just Music’ with Spotify India

ITANAGAR, 27 Feb: Arunachal Pradesh’ music and creative ecosystem is set to receive a major boost with ‘Just Music’, a first-of-its-kind industry networking and knowledge-sharing event bringing together national and…

Itanagar to host ‘Just Music’ with Spotify India
28 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Awareness prog on agriculture conducted

KOMKAR, 27 Feb: An agriculture and horticulture awareness programme was conducted at Komkar village in Upper Siang district on Friday as part of ongoing community outreach efforts linked to the awareness of the Siang…

Awareness prog on agriculture conducted
28 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Mushroom cultivation tech demonstrated

PASIGHAT, 27 Feb: Mushroom cultivation technology was demonstrated to farmers during a training programme conducted by the horticulture department at the Mushroom Development Centre at the GTC here in East Siang…

28 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Kickoff Challenge Football Tournament

NAMSAI, 27 Feb: The Kickoff Challenge Football Tournament 2025-26 was organised here by the 8 Assam Rifles from 23 to 26 February, with the aim of promoting sportsmanship and youth engagement, and strengthening…

Kickoff Challenge Football Tournament
28 Feb 2026 · 4 min read

A fight for identity

[ Tana Pumin ] The debate over who Arunachalees are is not new. It is not that we do not know who we are. We are not foreigners in our own land. I am an Indian. I am a daughter of this great nation. But what has this…

28 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Indian Army, ITBP conduct integrated live fire exercise

TEZU, 27 Feb: A joint artillery field firing exercise was conducted by the Indian Army, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), the Arunachal Scouts, the Para Special Forces and the newly raised Bhairav Battalion here in…

Indian Army, ITBP conduct integrated live fire exercise
27 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

APPSC paper leak scam: BEO terminated from service

[ Amar Sangno ] ITANAGAR, 26 Feb: After three years of legal back-and-forth, Posi Gamlin, block education officer (BEO) and one of the accused in the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) paper leak scam…

27 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Two more villages sign MoUs for SUMP

YINGKIONG, 26 Feb: A large number of families from Simong and Halleng villages extended their support to carrying out activities to prepare the pre-feasibility report (PFR) for the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project…

Two more villages sign MoUs for SUMP
27 Feb 2026 · 5 min read

DCM reaffirms govt’s commitment to border area development

Nyokum Yullo celebrated TALI, 26 Feb: The 48th Nyokum Yullo was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety here in Kra Daadi district on Thursday. Joining the celebration with the Nyishi community, Deputy Chief…

DCM reaffirms govt’s commitment to border area development
27 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Wild elephant attacks villagers; advisories issued

[ Pisi Zauing ] NINGRANG, 26 Feb: A wild male elephant attacked two villagers of Ningrang village – Gam Ong Singpho and Gumgi La Singpho – when they were performing rituals [dangariya puja] on the outskirts…

27 Feb 2026 · 2 min read

Foundational skills bedrock of future learning: CM

DOIMUKH, 26 Feb: “Foundational skills form the bedrock of all future learning, and a child who cannot read with understanding or perform basic mathematical operations in the primary classes is at risk of falling behind…

Foundational skills bedrock of future learning: CM
27 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

CIC advises PIOs to abide by provisions of RTI Act

ANINI, 26 Feb: Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Jarken Gamlin advised public information officers (PIOs) and public authorities to strictly abide by the provisions of the RTI Act, 2005 to avoid penalties and…

CIC advises PIOs to abide by provisions of RTI Act
27 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Seven budding archers to represent state at nat’l event

[ Prem Chetry ] TAWANG, 26 Feb: Seven budding archers of the Tawang District Archery Association (TDAA) will represent the state at a national event in the Under-13 and Under-10 categories, TDAA officials informed. In…

Seven budding archers to represent state at nat’l event
27 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

RIWATCH celebrates Int’l Mother Language Day

ROINGM, 26 Feb: The Research Institute of World’s Ancient Traditions, Cultures and Heritage (RIWATCH) celebrated the International Mother Language Day here in Lower Dibang Valley district on Thursday, with the theme…

RIWATCH celebrates Int’l Mother Language Day
27 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Orientation progs for GBs conducted

KOLORIANG, 26 Feb: The Kurung Kumey district administration organised handholding training-cum-orientation programmes for gaon buras (GBs) in all administrative circles of the district from 20 to 25 February. The…