RONO HILLS, 2 Jun: The ICMR-AITS Project team of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here organised a consultative-cum-stakeholder meeting of mental health professionals and advocates of Arunachal Pradesh at the university on Tuesday, with the aim of strengthening the mental healthcare system in the state. Around 25 mental health professionals and advocates representing a diverse range
ITANAGAR, 2 Jun: The state foundation days of Telangana, Sikkim, and Goa were celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at the Lok Bhavan here on Tuesday. Addressing the occasion, Governor KT Parnaik, who joined the celebration with his wife Anagha Parnaik, extended his greetings and best wishes to the people of Telangana, Sikkim, and
HAYULIANG, 2 Jun: An awareness programme on the Khet Bachao Abhiyan, along with a farmers’ orientation programme on farmer-producer organisation (FPO) management, was organised here in Anjaw district on Tuesday. The programme on Khet Bachao Abhiyan was aimed to create awareness among the farmers on balanced use of fertilisers, natural farming, soil health conservation, reduction
ROING, 2 Jun: The third batch of the ‘APPSC prelims facilitation programme’ commenced on Tuesday at the RIWATCH campus here in Lower Dibang Valley district. The programme is being jointly organised by the RIWATCH (Research Institute of World’s Ancient Traditions, Cultures and Heritage) and Pune (Maharashtra)-based Jnana Prabodhini Competitive Examinations Centre (JPCEC), with the objective
ITANAGAR, 2 Jun: A paralegal volunteer (PLV) induction training programme was organised at the district jail in Jully near here on Tuesday by the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (APSLSA), under the aegis of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Over 100 participants were given induction training during the programme under the Convict Paralegal
NAMSAI, 2 Jun: A sapling distribution programme was organised at Jona Kochari village in Namsai district on Tuesday under the NABARD-funded JIVA (Natural Farming) Project. Saplings of guava, Malta, mousambi, cocoa, lemon and other suitable species were distributed to project farmers for plantation along farm bunds. The programme was conducted under the project component ‘Regeneration
ANINI, 2 Jun: The Panchayati Raj Department in Dibang Valley district organised a district-level workshop on the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, here on Tuesday. Among the attendees were Deputy Commissioner Bekir Nyorak, ZPM Eta Mihu, ZPM Siyo Mihu, HoDs, member secretaries, and PRI members. Addressing the participants, District Panchayat Development Officer
[ Wangtum H Lowang ] Arunachal Pradesh is a land of remarkable diversity, home to more than 20 tribes and over 100 sub-tribes. While it is neither practical nor possible to ensure parliamentary representation for every tribe, it is both achievable and desirable to ensure that all major regions of the state are fairly represented
PANGIN, 2 Jun: A public awareness and community engagement programme focusing on avocado farming, horticulture techniques, and the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) was conducted in Pangin village in Siang district. The targeted outreach initiative aimed to promote scientific horticulture practices while strengthening community understanding regarding the developmental significance of the SUMP in the region.
PASIGHAT, 2 Jun: The Anti-Malaria Month 2026 was launched at the Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC) conference hall here in East Siang district on Monday with a strong call for collective action to eliminate malaria and strengthen public awareness on vector-borne diseases. The programme was organised by the District Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (DVBDCP) under
RONO HILLS, 2 Jun: A six-day AIFF D certificate coaching course, organised by the department of physical education of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), in association with the Arunachal Pradesh Football Association (APFA), under the aegis of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), concluded here on Tuesday. A total of 24 aspiring coaches from Arunachal Pradesh
ITANAGAR, 1 Jun: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has firmly rejected the position taken by Assam-based Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), opposing the application of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system to the Mising community in Arunachal, asserting that the ILP is a non-negotiable constitutional and legal safeguard that applies uniformly to all
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 1 Jun: The NERIST Research Scholars’ Association (NRSA) has strongly condemned the circumstances surrounding the sudden resignation of the director of the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) on 29 May. The NRSA described the development as a result of intimidation and coercion by “unscrupulous individuals and student organisations.”
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 1 Jun: Hundreds of project-affected families (PAFs) of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) in Dollungmukh on Monday demanded immediate resurvey, revised compensation, and “mandatory jungle clearance in the submergence of the SLHEP.” In a letter they submitted to the NHPC executive director, the PAFs alleged serious lapses in land assessment, compensation,
RONO HILLS, 1 Jun: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here has secured the 14th position nationally among central universities in the latest rankings released by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF). With this achievement, RGU has once again emerged as the highest-ranked central university in the Northeast region of India, the RGU said in a release.
PASIGHAT, 1 Jun: The 86th birth anniversary of renowned novelist, writer and journalist, late Lummer Dai, was commemorated with solemnity and reverence here in East Siang district on Monday. The programme was organised by the Adi Agom Kébang (AAK), in collaboration with literary enthusiasts and admirers of the legendary literary figure. Members of the AAK,
NAMSAI, 1 Jun: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein stressed the need to preserve traditional languages, vocabulary, customs and cultural identity, observing that many ancient words and practices are gradually disappearing. Addressing a felicitation programme for meritorious students of Classes 10 and 12 (Session 2026-26) here on Sunday, the DCM also called for strengthening cultural unity
ITANAGAR, 1 Jun: The Save Arunachal Youth Association (SAYA) on Monday raised concern over more than 1,000 defunct government schools across the state, and alleged misappropriation of public funds. Addressing mediapersons at the Arunachal Press Club here, SAYA president Likha Rajnik expressed serious concern over the reported existence of 1,238 defunct government schools across Arunachal
YINGKIONG, 1 Jun: The Upper Siang district administration mourned the demise of SDO Toni Mitkong, who passed away on 30 May at his Pasighat residence after a prolonged illness. During a condolence meeting on Monday, the staff of the district administration observed a two-minute silence in memory of late Mitkong. Deputy Commissioner Talo Jerang said
ITANAGAR, 1 Jun: Longding district has imposed an immediate ban on the transport and purchase of live pigs and pork products following a confirmed outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the neighbouring Tinsukia region of Assam, an official said on Monday. In an advisory, Longding District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Officer O Moyong said
