AALO, 3 Jun: The West Siang district administration has confiscated locally caught fishes, which were being sold in local markets while enforcing an order issued last month banning all kinds of fishing activities in the district. The operation was jointly carried out by Town Magistrate (DM) Jumkar Karbi and OC Inspector Yomken Riram to ensure
CHANGLANG, 3 Jun: The Changlang District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting for the quarter ending March 2026 was held at the district civil secretariat conference here on Wednesday. Chairing the meeting, deputy commissioner Vishal Sah stressed the importance of close coordination among banks and line departments for achieving the district’s
ITANAGAR, 3 Jun: Governor K.T Parnaik on Wednesday arrived in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong to attend the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) on four June. The plenary session, to be chaired by union Home Minister Amit Shah, who also is the chairman of the NEC, is expected to review the progress
NAMSAI, 3 Jun: The anti-drug squad (ADS) of Namsai police arrested seven drug peddlers and seized approximately 75.86 gram of suspected heroin from different locations in the district during the last one-and-half month. A series of operations was carried out across the district by the ADS, led by SPDO Kengo Dirchi under the supervision of
ZIRO, 3 Jun: The Lower Subansiri District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) has focused on strengthening local water infrastructure, forming specialized grassroots technical teams, and ensuring that rural water supply systems remain sustainable for generations to come. The DWSM, in its strategic meeting held here on Wednesday under the chairmanship of deputy commissioner and DWSM
YACHULI, 3 Jun: The Keyi Panyor district administration conducted a mass plantation drive of cosmos flowers on the premises of the district secretariat and near the main gate of the divisional commissioner (West). The drive aimed to beautify public spaces and promote a greener environment. Yachuli KVK provided cosmos flower saplings and organic manure for
DOIMUKH, 3 Jun: A group of students from the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta visited the Central Library and the Department of Library and Information Science, Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here. Interacting with the visiting students and faculty members, Dr. Sudhir Kumar Jena, librarian and head of the Department of Library
Correspondent PASIGHAT, 3 Jun: The East Siang Cycling Association (ESCA) in association with Arunachal Cycling Association, and ASMITA, an initiative under the central government’s Khelo India programme, celebrated World Bicycle Day here on Wednesday. Eleven cyclists participated in the race who pedaled from Pasighat entry gate to Indoor Stadium, covering around 6 km, to promote
PASIGHAT, 3 Jun: Taxpayers were sensitised on various aspects of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), including GST registration, return filing, GST portal functionalities, and provisions relating to offences and penalties under GST during a two-day awareness programme organised by the CGST & Central Excise, Pasighat range, which concluded on Wednesday. Hands-on training sessions were
[Jumge Pale] The role of the media extends far beyond the pursuit of views, shares, and digital engagement. As a vital institution in a democratic society, it carries the responsibility of informing citizens, fostering peace, encouraging informed debate, and contributing to positive social transformation. However, when sensationalism takes precedence over substance, media organisations risk becoming
ITANAGAR, 2 Jun: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on Tuesday submitted a comprehensive 13-point memorandum to Chief Minister Pema Khandu, seeking urgent constitutional, administrative and legislative interventions to safeguard the rights, identity, land and political future of the state’s indigenous communities. Led by AAPSU president Meje Taku and general secretary Mato Bui, the
ITANAGAR, 2 Jun: The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) and the Confederation of Churches of Arunachal Pradesh (CCAP) have submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Pema Khandu, expressing “strongest opposition” to the ongoing process of framing and notification of rules under the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act(APFRA), 1978, and sought immediate halt to the process.
ITANAGAR, 2 Jun: The state BJP has clarified that it is yet to officially announce the name of the party’s candidate for the Rajya Sabha (RS) election from Arunachal Pradesh. Dismissing rumours surrounding the names of official candidates being circulated on social media, BJP spokesperson Tanya Agu informed that the party is yet to issue
LIKABALI, 2 Jun: The Lower Siang district administration has cautioned against night travel on the Akajan-Bame road and advised commuters to avoid it during adverse weather conditions. The advisory was issued by ADC Mokar Riba during a monsoon preparedness meeting here on Monday, highlighting the vulnerability of the road stretch. During the meeting, participants, including
NEW DELHI, 2 Jun: The government on Tuesday removed two top CBSE officials following alleged irregularities in the Class 12 digital evaluation system, and ordered a probe by a high-powered committee to investigate how the national educational board procured these marking services. Simultaneously, a 17-year-old student from Jharkhand affected by the CBSE’s online marking system,
ITANAGAR, 2 Jun: The Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS), led by its president Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi, paid heartfelt tributes to eminent litterateur, veteran journalist and former editor of the Echo of Arunachal, late Lummer Dai, on the occasion of his 86th birth anniversary on Monday. Members of the APLS, including Tokong Pertin, Nani Kojin and
DAPORIJO, 2 Jun: The Upper Subansiri-Kamle District Boundary Affected People’s Forum (USKDBAPF) has submitted a five-point memorandum to the Upper Subansiri deputy commissioner, demanding that a lawful, transparent, and mutually acceptable process be initiated immediately for physical demarcation of the boundary between Upper Subansiri and Kamle districts. In the representation, USKDBAPF chairman Dosh Dasi Tamin
[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA, 2 Jun: Marking the end of Nyungne – a month-long period of fasting and prayers for accumulation of merit during the auspicious month of Saga Dawa – hundreds joined the Choskor procession from the Thubchog Gatsel Ling monastery in Bomdila in West Kameng district on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion,
[ Prafulla Kaman ] RUKSIN, 2 Jun: The descendants of late Eda Moyong alias Ada Moyong have expressed concern that the state government is yet to take any step to recognise late public interpreter (PI) Eda Moyong, who sacrificed his life for the country. Petitioner Orik Moyong of Debing village in East Siang district lamented
ITANAGAR, 2 Jun: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday said the signing of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 agreement with the Centre marks a major step towards strengthening drinking water services and ensuring long-term water security across the state. Khandu made the remarks after the state government signed a reform-linked memorandum of understanding (MoU)
