PASIGHAT, May 29: East Siang Deputy Commissioner Sonalika Jiwani reviewed the overall developmental activities, infrastructure progress, and implementation status of welfare schemes across the district during a District Development Review -cum-District Level Monitoring Committee meeting she chaired here on Friday. The meeting was attended by the zilla parishad chairperson (ZPC), the ADCs of Pasigha, Mebo
NEW DELHI, 28 May: India and China held “constructive” and “forward-looking” talks on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, noting that maintaining border peace and tranquillity enabled progress in the normalisation of overall relations. The two sides discussed various aspects of the border situation during a meeting of the
ITANAGAR, 28 May: The Arunachal Pradesh government has launched a digitised teacher transfer and posting system to ensure transparency in the process, balanced deployment and stricter monitoring of attendance in schools. Announcing the rollout of the Arunachal Pradesh Teacher Transfer and Posting Policy Act on Wednesday, Education Commissioner Amjad Tak said the reform is being
YAZALI, 28 May: Agri & Allied Minister Gabriel D Wangsu on Thursday said traditional ecological knowledge is the state’s greatest defence against climate change, an official report said. Speaking after inaugurating the Arunachal Pradesh Jaiv Vividhata and Mvm Liid Soonam/Beej Utsav 2026, Wangsu described Keyi Panyor district as a pioneering model of “biohappiness-driven” development. Highlighting
ITANAGAR, 28 May: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday signed an agreement with Greenko Demwe Power Ltd for developing the 1,750-mw Demwe Lower Hydroelectric Project, a statement said. The memorandum of agreement was signed by Hydropower Joint Secretary Hage Lailang on behalf of the state government, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister-In-Charge
ITANAGAR, 28 May: The 24-hour ICR bandh sponsored by the Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO) evoked a mixed response. While shops and government offices remained completely shut, there were vehicle movements on the road. Security presence was seen on the ground. The APIYO had enforced the bandh, alleging that the government did not fulfil
[ Litem Eshi Ori ] PASIGHAT, 28 May: The Arunachal Pradesh Teacher Educators’ Association (APTEA) has announced a democratic movement themed ‘No Pay, No Work’, demanding timely release of the salaries of DIET staff through the state head. Since 2019, numerous teaching and non-teaching staff members have faced severe financial hardship due to irregular and
BOLENG, 28 May: Union Minister of State (MoS) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Shobha Karandlaje, on Thursday conducted a comprehensive review meeting and site visits in Siang district to assess ongoing developmental activities and public service delivery. During a review meeting attended by Siang Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu, administrative officers, heads of offices,
ZIRO, 28 May: The vibrant valley of Ziro became the focal point for women’s empowerment, safety, and digital inclusion as a high-level delegation from the National Commission for Women (NCW), Delhi, arrived for an intensive tour of Lower Subansiri district. Reflecting the deep significance of the visit, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh honoured the central
BASAR, 28 May: Local MLA Nyabi Jini Dirchi urged the authority concerned to ensure immediate repair and maintenance of the damaged stretches of the Akajan-Likabali-Bam (ALB) road, particularly under Packages 2 and 3 falling within Leparada district jurisdiction. Co-chairing a District Level Monitoring Committee meeting here in Leparada district on Wednesday, Dirchi, highlighting the deplorable
[ Dr Sudhir Kumar Jena ] Every year, the World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May across the globe to create awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption. In India, where millions of people are directly or indirectly affected by tobacco addiction, the significance of this day is immense. The World No
PASIGHAT, 28 May: Enforcement measures, rehabilitation initiatives, and awareness programmes against drug abuse, alcoholism and related social issues were discussed during a narco-coordination (NCORD) meeting chaired here in East Siang district by Deputy Commissioner Sonalika Jiwani on Thursday. The meeting was attended by SP Pankaj Lamba, along with officers from various departments, and stakeholders. Reviewing
YINGKIONG, 28 May: An ‘interaction-cum-focused group discussion’ on the issue of polygamy and its impact on women’s mental health was conducted at the office of the Upper Siang district unit of the Arunachal Pradesh Women’s Welfare Society (APWWS) here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion as the facilitator, Moti Pangkam, assistant professor at Fakir Mohan
DAPORIJO, 28 May: Upper Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Tasso Gambo inspected the under-construction Subansiri bridge here on Thursday. Work on the bridge started in 2022- 23 to connect to West Siang and Leparada districts under the Trans-Arunachal Highway project. The DC directed the construction agency to speed up the remaining concrete part while ensuring quality work.
PANGKANG, 28 May: In an effort to strengthen regional understanding of the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), a two-day public awareness and community engagement programme was conducted across the villages of the Pangkangregion in Siang district. The initiative witnessed active participation of multiple villagers and households. The participants engaged in discussions on infrastructure, regional development,
BOMDILA, 28 May: West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar reviewed the academic performance of students, staffing position, and implementation of programmes under the ISSE and PM Poshan during a review meeting of the Department of Education held here on Thursday. During the meeting, it was informed that the acute shortage of subject teachers has
TEZU, 28 May: The District Consultative Committee (DCC) and District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meetings of Lohit district for the quarters ending December 2025 and March 2026 were held at the civil secretariat here on Thursday. During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner KesangNgurup Damo launched the annual credit plan (ACP) for Lohit district for the financial
ITANAGAR, 28 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday paid tributes to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his 143rd birth anniversary, remembering him as a fearless revolutionary and a staunch nationalist. Khandu said the revolutionary devoted “every breath of his life” to the service of the nation. “On the birth
NAHARLAGUN, 28 May: A three-day Vidya Bharati Purvottar Kshetra (VBPK) panchpadiadhigam padhati workshop, being organised by the Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti (ASVS), began at Pachin Colony here on Thursday. Addressing the inaugural session, dignitaries including Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya ShikshaSansthan (VBABSS) all-India organising secretary Gobinda Chandra Mahanta, VPABSS vice president Dusi Ramakrishna Rao, and VBPK
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 27 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu today assured that the state government would work collectively with all stakeholders to arrive at concrete and long-term solutions on issues relating to indigenous tribal rights, demographic concerns, Inner Line Permit (ILP) regulation and APST-related matters. Addressing a high-level consultative meeting held at the State Banquet
