NAHARLAGUN, 24 Jun: A team of Naharlagun police arrested a drug peddler and recovered suspected heroin during a search operation conducted under the supervision of an Executive Magistrate in D-Sector here on Tuesday. The arrested person was identified as Sonny Taba (21), a resident of D-Sector, Naharlagun. The operation was led by SI K. Tada
BOMDILA, 24 Jun: Timely vaccination of children in the 0-5 years age group remains crucial for safeguarding child health and reducing preventable diseases, said West Kameng deputy commissioner Dilip Kumar during a meeting of the District Task Force on Routine Immunization (RI) held at the DC’s conference hall here on Wednesday. Chairing the meeting, the
ITANAGAR, 24 Jun: Likha Togur, Head Gaon Burah (HGB) and a respected community leader from Sito village under Pistana Circle in Keyi Panyor district, passed away on Monday. He was 88. Born in 1938, Togur dedicated his life to community welfare, traditional dispute resolution, and local diplomacy. He was widely admired for his eloquence in
KHONSA, 24 Jun: Environment and forest minister Wangki Lowang inaugurated “The Tirap Police Gym” here on Wednesday to improve physical fitness and promote well-being of police personnel. Lowang hoped the gymnasium would foster a culture of fitness, discipline, and operational preparedness among police personnel. He appreciated Tirap SP Aditya for his initiative in creating the
AALO, 24 Jun: Sports & youth affairs minister Kento Jini, along with West Siang DC Mindo Loyi, on Wednesday inspected the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) centre at Kabu, Rokken, and directed the urban development department to resume the collection and transportation of dry waste to the facility from 25 June. He also directed the power
ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: Governor KT Parnaik said thatthe state government has assured him that a thorough inquiry will be conducted into the NERIST crisis, and that all those found responsible for the unruly episode will be dealt with in accordance with the law. The governor said this during a meeting with NERIST Director Prof Narendranath
ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: The East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organisation (EKSWCO) has urged the state government to ensure uniform compensation rates for land, trees, crops and other affected properties under Package 1 to 5 of the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway project in East Kameng district. In a representation submitted to the commissioner of land management
ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) ruled that the state’s Vigilance Department’s denial of a clearance certificate to a senior forest officer of the state is a prima facie case of discrimination, and directed the state government to ensure “time-bound processing of vigilance clearances and Departmental Promotion Committees.” The single-bench
[ Karda Natam ] DAPORIJO, 23 Jun: The residents here in Upper Subansiri district have expressed deep concern over the dilapidated condition of the Pakam Colony suspension bridge over the Subansiri River. The bridge’s structure is reportedly on the verge of collapse due to its deteriorating condition. Local residents urged the government and the district
JULLANG, 23 Jun: The National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW), in collaboration with Itanagar-based Mezang Academy of Pastry Arts and Baking Science, organised a five-day training programme on ‘baking and patisserie’ for the female inmates of the district jail here in Papum Pare district. The participants learned
ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: Indian Youth Congress (IYC) national general secretary Tarh Johny said that the state government must ensure that all deliberations concerning the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA) are conducted in a fair, impartial, and transparent manner. “All Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) representatives should be avoided in discussions of the APFRA. Only
[ Bini Yurom ] ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: The Jan Andolan Anti-Corruption Movement of Arunachal Pradesh has welcomed the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the case involving Chief Minister Pema Khandu, stating that its longstanding demand for an independent investigation has finally been fulfilled. Addressing a press conference at the Arunachal Press Club
NAHARLAGUN, 23 Jun: Stating that agriculture is the backbone of the state’s rural economy, Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu urged officials, particularly those from underperforming districts, to rededicate themselves to the welfare of farmers and the overall development of the sector. On Monday, the minister assessed the progress of flagship programmes, institutional challenges, administrative reforms
LIKABALI, 23 Jun: The Lower Siang district administration has issued a traffic advisory,informing the general public, commuters, and transport operators that the road stretch from Garu to Likabali, including the ALB road, will remain completely closed to all vehicular traffic from 24 to 26 June due to restoration and maintenance works being undertaken in the
ZIRO, 23 Jun: Community effort to protect local identity and secure regional borders took a major step forward on Tuesday here in Lower Subansiri district. Bringing together a broad coalition of community elders, student advocates, and local officials, a high-power coordination meeting at the golden jubilee conference hall tackled two of the area’s most deeply
DAHUNG, 23 Jun: As part of the National Reading Month (19 June-18 July), the West Kameng district library here conducted a two-day outreach programme through its mobile library initiative, ‘The Kitabi Express’, in various parts of the district. During the programme, library officials visited Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Avasiya Vidyalaya, Shergaon, and Jigaon, Jameri, Kaspi
KAMBA, 23 Jun: Members of the All 27th Liromoba Youth Organisation (A27thLYO), under the leadership of its interim president Banya Yomgam, visited the office of the additional deputy commissioner here in West Siang district on Monday to discuss various issues related to developmental activities in Kamba circle. During the meeting, the team highlighted the need
LONGDING, 23 Jun: The Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission (APSFC) reviewed the schemes under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in Longding district on Monday. Chairing the meeting held at the DC’s conference hall, APSFC Chairman Tarh Tarak presented a briefed on various region-specific challenges gathered during his current tour of the districts, and ensured
LONGDING, 23 Jun: Pasighat (E/Siang)-based College of Horticulture and Forestry (CHF) organised a gerbera cultivation awareness programme under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Floriculture at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) here on Tuesday. The programme was conducted under the NEH component, with the objective of promoting commercial floriculture and enhancing the livelihood
TAWANG, 23 Jun: An awareness-cum-facilitation camp was organised at the Tawang monastery on Monday to create awareness among electors regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and to assist citizens in filling and submitting their enumeration forms. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation of members of the public, monks, nuns, and other stakeholders,
