Correspondent PASIGHAT, 27 May: Anti-drug activist Gumin Mize was granted interim bail by Assam’s Lakhimpur District and Session Court, and he was released from judicial custody on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the 12-hr bandh called by the Adi Students Union (AdiSU) and several other local students’ organizations in East Siang district on Wednesday was called off at
ITANAGAR, 27 May: The administration of the Itanagar Capital Region banned the commercial slaughter of Mithuns on Wednesday and warned of a penalty if the order was violated. Itanagar Capital Region’s deputy commissioner Toko Babu issued the ban order citing the Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1989, and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Babu, who
ITANAGAR, 27 May: Women of Arunachal Pradesh are highly active in social, economic, and community life, Governor K.T Parnaik said, adding that from agriculture and entrepreneurship to governance and social campaigns, Arunachalee women continue to make meaningful contributions to society. The Governor made these remarks during a discussion on various issues and challenges concerning the
ROING, 27 May: Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region project associate Ch. Sanatan Singha visited the RIWATCH Centre for Mother Languages (RCML) in Lower Dibang Valley district on Wednesday. During the visit, Singha reviewed RCML’s ongoing project, “Promotion of Literary Development of Mother Languages of Arunachal Pradesh,” which is supported by the North Eastern
ITANAGAR, 27 May: Governor K.T Parnaik urged youth to become ambassadors of national unity and work towards eliminating stereotypes and regional barriers through greater interaction, empathy, and mutual appreciation. Interacting with students from Uttar Pradesh and North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) at a ‘Yuva Sangam’ programme under the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha
VIJOYNAGAR, 27 May: Residents of Vijoynagar in Changlang district appealed to the health and family welfare minister to strengthen healthcare facilities in their circle. Highlighting the hardships faced due to lack of proper health centres, the residents of Shidiku, Miphoto, Sichoto, Musala, Yachaley, Yachejoloi, Midodi, Josadi, Aguhomu, Ngwazakha, Aguchi and Nagodi villages, in a representation
ITANAGAR, 27 May: National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar is visiting Arunachal Pradesh from 27 to 29 May to participate in a series of programmes and review meetings on women’s welfare, safety, grievance redressal, and community engagement. A key highlight of her visit will be the Mahila Jan Sunwai scheduled to be held
ITANAGAR, 27 May: The Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) strongly condemned the recent demand raised by the Jan Jati Suraksha Manch in Delhi to delist Scheduled Tribe (ST) status of certain tribal communities on the basis of religion. The ACF said the demand is against the spirit of the Constitution of India and undermines the historical,
LIKABALI, 27 May: A coordination meeting on Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 was held with representatives of various political parties here in Lower Siang district to brief them on the ongoing exercise. Addressing the gathering, Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor appealed to citizens to take the exercise seriously and follow the revision process
TAWANG, 27 May: Tawang deputy commissioner Namgyal Angmo urged all stakeholders to make coordinated efforts to curb drug trafficking in the district. Speaking at a district-level NCORD committee meeting here on Wednesday, the DC urged the public to act as the ‘eyes and ears’ of the administration and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
ITANAGAR, 27 May: Governor K.T Parnaik has extended warm greetings to the people of the state, particularly the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid ul Zuha. In his message, the Governor said that Eid ul Zuha, also known as Eid al Adha, is a festival of deep spiritual significance. The festival highlights the timeless
TEZU, 27 May: A two-day cleanup drive and waste audit under the Tezu phase of “The Himalayan Cleanup 2026” was organized by Team Amala, in collaboration with the NGO AMYAA, at Bamboosa Library and near the Tezu Nala bridge area in Lohit district recently. The Himalayan Cleanup 2026, a Himalayan-wide movement, was initiated by Zero
PASIGHAT, 27 May: Ahead of the 12th International Yoga Day, the Indian Army’s Spearhead Division conducted a yoga session at Sigar to promote healthy living and mental well-being. The session focused on enhancing physical fitness, mental resilience and inner harmony through various yogic exercises and breathing techniques. The initiative forms part of a series of
ITANAGAR, 27 May: Day 1 of the two-day 16th Education Fair, which began at Hotel Arun Subansiri here on Wednesday, witnessed an overwhelming response from students, parents, and educators alike. From undergraduate programmes to postgraduate and vocational training, the event, organised by SAPE Events & Media Pvt. Ltd., offers a one-stop platform for aspirants to
ITANAGAR/PASIGHAT, 26 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday expressed concern over the alleged custodial torture of anti-drug activist Gumin Mize, as widespread protests erupted across the Siang belt and Dibang Valley district over his arrest by the Assam Police. The state government has taken up the matter with Assam, with Khandu stating that he
ITANAGAR, 26 May: Techi Gubin, a retired chief architect and social worker from Arunachal Pradesh, received the Padma Shri Award for 2026 from President Droupadi Murmu at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on 25 May. Having served as the chief architect in the Arunachal Pradesh Public Works Department
ITANAGAR, 26 May: Researchers have rediscovered Vaccinium piliferum, a rare and endangered wild relative of the blueberry, in the remote forests of Vijaynagar in Changlang district, nearly 188 years after it was first recorded in 1836. The rediscovery in the Eastern Himalayan region is being seen as a major botanical achievement and an important addition
AIZAWL, 26 May: On the sidelines of the recent regional meeting of the Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Department held here in Mizoram, a high-level discussion was held between officials of the government of Arunachal Pradesh, led by Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Gabriel D Wangsu, and a delegation from the National Dairy Development Board
ITANAGAR, 26 May: Three new deciduous species of Berberis (Berberidaceae) have been discovered from Tawang and West Kameng districts. The newly discovered plant species, described as new to science, are Berberis pseudovirescens, Berberis orbicularis, and Berberis tawangensis, Dr Pankaj Bharali, scientist at Assam’s Jorhat-based North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), said in a
ITANAGAR, 26 May: The Central Ground Water Board, North Eastern Region (CGWB-NER) and Govind Ballabh Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, North-East Regional Centre (GBPNIHE-NERC) have signed a letter of agreement (LoA) to undertake a collaborative scientific study titled ‘Mapping, Assessment, and Rejuvenation of Vulnerable Springs in Arunachal Pradesh’. The agreement was signed on behalf
