ZIRO, 5 Jun: Shifting focus towards collective civic action, the residents here in Lower Subansiri district on Friday met for a gram sabha meeting dedicated entirely to solid waste management (SWM). The session brought together local citizens, village leaders, administrative heads, and technical experts to protect the valley’s unique ecology through community-led zero-waste strategies. Addressing
[ Bengia Ajum ] CHANGLANG, Jun 4: Work on fencing the Indo-Myanmar border has begun in Changlang and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh. In 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced an ambitious plan to fence the entire 1,643-km India-Myanmar border across the Northeastern region. While the move has faced strong opposition from local
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, Jun 4: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday ended days of speculation over its nominee for Arunachal Pradesh’s lone Rajya Sabha seat by naming former state BJP president and incumbent adviser to the chief minister, Tai Tagak, as its candidate. The party formally announced Tagak’s candidature, recognising his three decades of
ITANAGAR, 4 Jun: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said the state is witnessing unprecedented growth across sectors, asserting that it is no longer viewed as a remote frontier but is rapidly emerging as a major growth engine of the Northeast. Addressing the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, chaired
ITANAGAR, 4 Jun: Remdo Gao from Arunachal Pradesh has qualified for the upcoming World Arm Wrestling Championship after winning gold at the PAFI National Arm Wrestling and Para Arm Wrestling Championship held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 29 May to 2 June, the All Arunachal Pradesh Arm-Wrestling Association (AAPAWA) said in a release. The world championship
YUPIA, 4 Jun: Papum Pare Deputy Commissioner Lobsang Tsering emphasised that punctuality, sincerity, dedication and transparency are the foundational pillars for every government employee,and urged all staff members of the Education Department to strictly adhere to these professional ethics. Chairing a coordination meeting of the Education Department here on Thursday, the DC highlighted the importance
HAWAI, 4 Jun: The official tourism website of Anjaw district, anjawtourism.nic.in, developed by the National Informatics Centre’s district centre, was launched on Thursday by Women & Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul. The launch ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Millo Kojin, SP Anurag Dwivedi, ZPMs, heads of departments, and other district officials. Addressing the gathering,
TAKSING, 4 Jun: The Spearhead Division of the Indian Army’s Spear Corps conducted a ‘Vibrant volleyball tournament’ here in Upper Subansiri district on Wednesday, bringing together local youths, villagers and Indian Army personnel in a spirited celebration of sportsmanship, cultural harmony, and community participation. As part of Operation Sadbhavna, the Indian Army repaired and upgraded
How the state’s forests, rivers and mountains anchor the nation’s journey to net zero [ A.N. Mohammed ] Climate change is no longer a distant scientific warning. It is a lived reality — etched into erratic monsoons, shifting snowlines on the Himalayan peaks visible from Arunachal’s valleys and the swelling waters of the Brahmaputra. The
YUPIA, 4 Jun: Papum Pare DC Lobsang Tseringstressed the importance of strict compliance with the SWM Rules, 2026, in view of the directions issued by the Supreme Court. He said this while chairing the first meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) constituted for implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, held
[ Litem Eshi Ori ] PASIGHAT, 4 Jun: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting higher education and encouraging youths to join the healthcare sector, Zilla Parishad Member (ZPM) Annu Paboh Komut of the 5 Oyan segment under the 37th constituency has announced a nursing sponsorship programme for deserving students from East Siang district. Under
ITANAGAR, 4 Jun: All the junior engineers under the Itanagar Public Health Engineering & Water Supply (PHE&WS) Division are fully prepared to tackle any challenge related to water supply during the monsoon session, said and official report. They have been instructed to remain vigilant and proactive in their respective areas of responsibility, the report said.
Lucknow, 4 Jun: Delegates from Arunachal Pradesh participating in Yuva Sangam Phase VI experienced an enriching day of learning, cultural exchange, and nation-building activities in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. The day commenced with a tree plantation programme near Aryabhatt Guest House, emphasising environmental conservation and sustainable development. A major highlight of the day was the
ITANAGAR, 4 Jun: An awareness-cum-outreach programme, along with a health check-up camp were organised at the DCBO here on Thursday by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation’s(ESIC) Northeast regional office to spread awareness about the ESI scheme and its benefits among insured persons, beneficiaries, and employers. During the programme, the participants were briefed on the medical
ITANAGAR, 4 Jun: Fairly widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is likely over several districts of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday, while scattered rain and thundershowers are expected in the remaining parts of the state, according to the latest forecast issued by the Meteorological Centre, Itanagar. The weather office said fairly widespread rain or thunderstorms are very
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 3 Jun: In a shocking development, the North East Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) Registrar In-charge has unraveled the circumstances that allegedly led to the forced resignation of NERIST Director Professor Narendranath S on May 29, 2026, plunging the premier institute into a major administrative crisis. In a letter to
ITANAGAR, 3 Jun: Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh has claimed that the BJP has brazened it out in Arunachal Pradesh by allowing Chief Minister Pema Khandu to continue in office despite the Supreme Court ordering a preliminary inquiry against him over alleged corruption charges. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), Ramesh alleged that the Chief
[Litem Eshi Ori] PASIGHAT, 3 Jun: Residents of Sika Bamin, Sika Tode and Oyan villages have lodged a complaint with the East Siang DC over the alleged sub-standard work on the under-construction Sika-Tode Rami Korong bridge and road project at Sika-Bamin village. In their complaint letter, the villagers stated that a portion of the bridge
LIKABALI, 3 Jun: The Akajan-Likabali-Bame Road, a vital lifeline connecting several districts, was blocked at multiple locations on Wednesday morning due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, disrupting vehicular movement to and from the region. According to district disaster management officer (DDMO) Tarik Nyitan, landslides and debris accumulation caused road blockages at Siji, Hathi Nallah,
BASAR, 3 Jun: Leparada deputy commissioner and District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) chairperson, Himani Meena, stressed that all identified critical water sources in the district must be revived through coordinated and convergent efforts by the concerned government departments, including the Panchayat, Forest, and Rural Development departments. She made these remarks during a meeting of
