[ Prem Chetry ] SANGTI VALLEY, 1 Jun: More than 100 villagers from Khaso village in Sangti Valley in West Kameng district came together last Saturday to participate in the Himalayan Cleanup (THC) 2026, organised by the Azure Lotus Foundation (ALF). The ALF, under its waste management vertical, the Northeast Waste Collective (NEWC), based in
ITANAGAR, 1 Jun: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday announced the launch of the fifth edition of the entrepreneurship development programme for 2026-27, aimed at strengthening the state’s startup ecosystem by providing seed funding support and nurturing promising ideas. Khandu said the Arunachal Pradesh Entrepreneurship Development Programme (APEDP) 5.0 seeks to create employment opportunities and
DARAK, 1 Jun: A consultative meeting between the public and stakeholders was organised by NGO Darak Tourism and Social Welfare Foundation (DTSWF) at the community hall here in West Siang district on Sunday on the theme ‘Tourism in Darak: Prospects, Challenges, Initiatives So Far and Way Forward’. The meeting aimed to obtain public feedback, facilitate
NAHARLAGUN, 1 Jun: Chartered accountant Nischal Narayanam, along with APEDA Chairman Taba Tedir inaugurated a Nischals portable & microscale science lab for students of Class 1-10 of Abotani Vidya Niketan here, run by the Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti (ASVS), on Monday. Addressing the gathering, Narayanam expressed his delight at visiting Arunachal Pradesh, and appreciated the
[ Kina Kangnong ] The ongoing debate in Arunachal Pradesh over the demand to delist Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals who have converted to Christianity has once again brought questions of identity, culture, religion, and constitutional rights to the forefront of public discourse. The issue has generated strong emotions across communities and deserves careful reflection, rather
SEPPA, 1 Jun: A refresher training programme on the preparedness for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 was conducted for booth level officers (BLOs) here in East Kameng district on Monday. The programme was chaired by District Election Officer (DEO) Yashaswini B, and attended by the deputy district election officer, returning officer, assistant electoral registration officers,
ITANAGAR, 1 Jun: A three-day Level-6 and Level-7 referee upgradation course and examination commenced at the Golden Jubilee Outdoor Stadiumin Yupia on Monday to enhance the technical knowledge, physical fitness, and officiating standards of football referees in the state. The course will cover theoretical classroom sessions, fitness assessments, discussions on the laws of the game,
NAMSAI, 1 Jun: The Namsai Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) organised a ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ at its office premises here on Monday. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched the month-long (1-30 June) Khet Bachao Abhiyan as a common roadmap focusing on preparing farmers for the upcoming kharif season, increasing cultivation of pulses and
[ Amar Sangno ] NIRJULI, 31 May: The North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) here has plunged into a deep administrative crisis as its director, Prof Narendranath S, reportedly resigned on Saturday under mysterious circumstances. Prof Narendranath’s resignation came just a day after the suspension order issued to NERIST Registrar Mai Kuru
[ Bengia Ajum ] NAHARLAGUN, 31 May: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted permission to the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) to start postgraduate (MD/MS) courses in 11 subjects, with a total intake of 23 seats. In addition to offering the MBBS programme, the institute has been conducting Diplomate of
[ Amar Sangno ] ITANAGAR, 31 May: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be walking a tightrope in selecting its candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat, with as many as 12 aspirants reportedly filing nominations. This was disclosed by state BJP president Kaling Moyong during a press conference at the party office
Monday Musing [ Bengia Ajum ] The bandh culture is back with a vengeance in the state, with the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) in particular bearing the brunt. Just as everyone thought the era of bandhs was over and Arunachal, especially the ICR, was emerging as a cosmopolitan city ready to shine, two bandhs within
ITANAGAR, 31 May: The state BJP on Sunday backed Chief Minister Pema Khandu amid speculation over his political future following a Supreme Court-directed CBI inquiry, asserting that there is no question of a leadership change while an investigation is underway. The party’s comment comes a day after an Assam-based news portal reported that Khandu would
ITANAGAR, 31 May: Assam-based Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK) has strongly opposed the demand to bring the Mising community in Arunachal Pradesh under the inner line permit (ILP) regime. Citing the Mising community’s historical and deep-rooted ties with Arunachal, TMPK external affairs secretary Reedeep Jack Doley said that placing Misings and other ethnic groups under
ITANAGAR, 31 May: New Delhi-based Legal Defence for Human Rights (LDHR) has welcomed the rescue and repatriation of a 15-year-old minor child from Lower Siang district, following intervention by the authorities concerned. The child has now been reunited with his family and has been produced before the competent child protection authorities for necessary care, counselling
APSTS golden jubilee celebration concludes KHONSA, 31 May: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Road Transport & Highways, Ajay Tamta said that the central government continues to support Arunachal Pradesh through initiatives such as the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund and several major infrastructure projects being executed by the NHAIDCL. He said that “the roads
NEW DELHI, 31 May: Gen NS Raja Subramani on Sunday took charge as India’s new chief of defence staff (CDS) and his primary mandate will be to implement the ambitious military theaterisation plan and bolster tri-services synergy. He succeeded Gen Anil Chauhan, who signed off after completing his tenure as the country’s seniormost military commander
DIRANG, 31 May: The National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) here in West Kameng district, in collaboration with Kolkata-based National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology(NINFET), organised a 13-day skill development programme on ‘Processing of yak hair and fabric making’ here from 18 to 30 May. The training involved processing of yak hair, especially
ITANAGAR, 31 May: A team of the Bharat Scouts and Guides, Arunachal Pradesh, visited RK Mission Hospital (RKMH) here on Saturday, under the leadership of Guides State Training Commissioner Kempi Pakam. During the visit, fruits, biscuits, and boiled eggs were distributed to patients admitted in the children’s ward, male ward, female ward, maternity ward, and
ITANAGAR, 31 May: Indian Army soldiers on Sunday participated in a yoga session on the banks of Pasang Sonam Lake in Shi-Yomi district, nearly 9,000 feet above sea level, as part of the month-long celebrations leading up to International Yoga Day 2026. Troops deployed in forward areas enthusiastically took part in the session, performing yoga
