SANGRAM, 31 May: Nyobia in Sangram block in Kurung Kumey district has been declared a tobacco-free village under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP). The declaration was made on the occasion of the World No Tobacco Day, observed at the Nyobia general ground on 31 May, NTCP State Programme Officer Dr Kaya Lapung said in
[ Dr Atop Lego ] The Himalayan ecosystem is undeniably one of the most dynamic and complex geological frontiers on the planet. For decades, the narrative surrounding development in this region – particularly in Northeast India – has been dominated by a fear of its fragility. While ecological preservation is paramount, a blanket paralysis on
[ Badak Yomgam ] The decision by administrative authorities across various districts of Arunachal Pradesh to impose a comprehensive ban on buying and selling of local fish highlights a growing tension between urgent ecological conservation and local economic survival. While the underlying intent to protect depleting river ecosystems from destructive anthropogenic pressures is undeniably crucial,
ITANAGAR, 31 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday lauded the Indian Army for organising a medical camp in a remote border area, saying such initiatives reflect the force’s commitment to the welfare of local communities besides safeguarding the nation’s frontiers. In a social media post on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Khandu
ITANAGAR, 31 May: The fifth and final day of ‘Yuva Sangam, Phase VI’ under the Ek Bharat,Shreshtha Bharat initiative marked the culmination of an enriching and memorable cultural exchange programme for delegates from Uttar Pradesh in Arunachal Pradesh, while simultaneously heralding the beginning of a similar journey for the Arunachal contingent to Uttar Pradesh, on
ITANAGAR, 30 May: The Yupia sessions court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2005 murder of a resident of Itanagar, bringing to a close a case that remained under trial for over two decades. District and Sessions Judge Dr Hirendra Kashyap on Friday sentenced Ponu Gyadu to undergo imprisonment for life and
NEW DELHI, 30 May: More than 3,700 CUET (UG) 2026 candidates who left their examination centres after a technical glitch delayed the start of Shift 1 of the test on Saturday will be given a one-time opportunity to reappear for the entrance exam for undergraduate admissions, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said. Following the disruption,
NEW DELHI, 30 May: The CBSE revaluation portal’s payment system was hit by a “malicious attack,” with around 50 students getting affected, government sources have said. “There were some unauthorised attacks on the portal. The payment gateway was with respect to HDFC… about 50-odd children had got in after the hack,” a source said. According
YAZALI, 30 May: The two-day ‘Arunachal Pradesh Jaiv Vividhata and Mvm Liid Soonam/Beej Utsav’ concluded here in Lower Subansiri district on Friday with a unified call for seed sovereignty, ecological preservation, community-led agribusiness and sustainable policy implementation. Farmers, policymakers, scientists and youth representatives attended the valedictory session, hosted by MS Swaminthan Research Foundation (MSSRF) chairperson
ITANAGAR, 30 May: Governor KT Parnaik on Saturday urged the NABARD to ensure timely and uninterrupted flow of credit to the agricultural sector, small-scale enterprises, cottage and village industries, artisans, and rural entrepreneurs, in order to enable them to contribute meaningfully to the state’s economy. During a meeting with the NABARD’s Itanagar-based Regional Office General
KHONSA, 30 May: A ‘mega health mela-cum-free eye screening camp’ was organised by the Health Department under the aegis of the Tirap District Health Society here on Saturday as part of the second day of the golden jubilee celebration of the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS) A team of doctors, led by District Medical
PASIGHAT, 30 May: The East Siang police apprehended a drug peddler and seized suspected ganja during an operation conducted at Oyan village in East Siang district on 29 May. Acting on credible information regarding peddling of ganja in Oyan village, the anti-drug squad, under the supervision of DSP Ayup Boko, accompanied by Executive Magistrate Dubom
NAHARLAGUN, 30 May: The rheumatology department of the Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) here organised a ‘lupus awareness programme’ on Saturday, with the objective of creating awareness about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), promoting early diagnosis, encouraging treatment adherence, and empowering patients and caregivers with knowledge for better disease management. The programme
ITANAGAR, 30 May: Governor KT Parnaik advised students from Kurung Kumey district who have qualified for admission to Sainik Schools (SS) to remain disciplined, focused, and committed to excellence in both academics and character-building. During a meeting with the students at the Lok Bhavan here on Saturday, the governor encouraged them to embrace the opportunities
PASIGHAT, 30 May: Twenty-five units of blood were collected during a voluntary blood donation camp organised at Bakin Pertin General Hospital (BPGH) here in East Siang district on Saturday to mark the 7th death anniversary of former GWS president Minge Loyi. BPGH Medical Superintendent Dr B Apum, who inaugurated the camp, praised the initiative and
ITANAGAR, 30 May: Seventy-five karatekas of the Arunachal Pradesh Amateur Karate Association (APAKA), along with three coaches, left on Saturday for Uttarakhand to participate in the 5th KIO Sub-Junior, Cadet & Junior Karate Championship 2026, scheduled to be held at Dehradun from 3 to 7 June. Prior to the team’s departure, APAKA president Yarda Niki,
ITANAGAR, 30 May: Arunachal Pradesh has urged the Centre to strengthen support for the agriculture and horticulture sector in the Northeast, with special focus on timely seed funding and expansion of organic farming initiatives, officials said. Participating at the two-day national conference on ‘Agriculture for Kharif Campaign 2026’ in New Delhi on Friday, state minister
ITANAGAR, 30 May: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Saturday said BJP workers are not just political functionaries but “ambassadors of service, development and social responsibility.” Addressing the valedictory session of the Deendayal Upadhyaya Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan 2026 for Siang Zone-II in Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district, Mein said the training programme helped strengthen
GUWAHATI, 30 May: The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC) organised a training programme on the theme ‘Sustainable Livelihood through Eri Culture & Castor Plantation’ here on Saturday. The programme brought together farmers and participants from Arunachal Pradesh and built awareness and capacity around eri silkworm rearing and castor cultivation as viable,
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 29 May: The state government has agreed to form four high-power committees (HPCs) to examine and recommend measures on re-verification of APST certificates, the non-APST offspring issue, strengthening the ILP framework, and review of ILP Guidelines 2026 and illegal infiltration. The decision came following an hours-long meeting convened by Chief Minister Pema
