State News

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India, China checkmate each other in Taksing and Limeking sectors

[ Bengia Ajum ] TAKSING, 29 Aug: Amid conflicting reports about alleged Chinese intrusion in Taksing and Limeking circles of Upper Subansiri district, the ground reality tells a different story. There is no doubt that…

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ACB probe sought into alleged Rs 3-crore irregularity

ITANAGAR, 29 Aug: A complaint has been lodged with the state's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), seeking registration of an FIR against a senior Forest Department official over alleged misappropriation and diversion of Rs 3…

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15 new rove beetle species documented from Arunachal

ITANAGAR, 29 Aug: In a landmark scientific achievement, an Indo-German research team has discovered 15 species of Stenus beetles, new to science, in the waterfalls and forests of Arunachal Pradesh, one of the world's…

15 new rove beetle species documented from Arunachal
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Mihu elected VC of Integrated Mountain Initiative

ITANAGAR, 29 Aug: R ezina Mihu of Arunachal Pradesh has been elected vice chairperson of the Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI), a national body working on sustainable mountain development across India's Himalayan and…

Mihu elected VC of Integrated Mountain Initiative
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Landslide damages cafeteria at Hot Spring

[ Prem Chetry ] DIRANG, 29 Aug: A massive landslide triggered by incessant rain completely damaged a cafeteria at Hot Spring in Dirang, West Kameng district, in the early hours of Saturday. According to sources,…

Landslide damages cafeteria at Hot Spring
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Daii-Dasa Expedition begins in P/Kessang

Staff Reporter LEMMI, 29 Aug: Promoting the tourism potential of Pakke valley, a two-day adventure and celebration of nature and music event, Daii-Dasa Expedition 2026, began at Taoso village here in Pakke-Kessang…

Daii-Dasa Expedition begins in P/Kessang
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'Kiyak Laam Kraam: Our journey' tourism and culture experience tour concludes

Initiative provided new window of opportunities: Sona ITANAGAR, 29 Aug: The valedictory ceremony of 'Kiyak Laam Kraam: Our Journey - Tourism and Culture Experience Tour' was held at the state banquet hall here on…

'Kiyak Laam Kraam: Our journey' tourism and culture experience tour concludes
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Nocte script adopted; landmark achievement, says Lowang

DEOMALI, 29 Aug: In a landmark development for the Nocte community, a general body meeting for the adoption of the Nocte script was organised by the Nocte Script Development Committee, in collaboration with Wangcha…

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21st Tadar Tang State Level Football Tournament 2026 begins today

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 29 Aug: The zonal rounds of the 21st Tadar Tang State Level Football Tournament 2026 is scheduled to begin on 30 August. Twenty-seven teams, including Arunachal Pradesh Police Sports Control…

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Arunachal poised to lead Northeast in sports: Jini

ITANAGAR, 29 Aug: Arunachal Pradesh is poised to emerge as the leading sporting state in the Northeast, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kento Jini said on Saturday. Addressing the National Sports Day celebrations in…

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Centripetal or centrifugal: Which approach best fits the holistic development of Arunachal?

[ Prof Anga Padu ] Society is a dynamic entity, shaped by both environmental pressures and human actions. Any change in society invariably brings changes in people's needs and demands, which in turn create new demands…

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Why academic research cannot grant ST status or PRCs in Arunachal

[ Badak Yomgam ] In recent years, public discourse surrounding indigenous identities, land rights, and administrative certifications in Arunachal Pradesh has increasingly intersected with academic and archival research.…

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MLA inaugurates new school facilities

[ Mingkeng Osik ] PASIGHAT, 29 Aug: A newly constructed Type-II residential quarters and two additional classrooms at Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Upper Primary School here in East Siang district were inaugurated on…

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Dist-level quiz, science seminar & exhibition held in Tawang

TAWANG, 29 Aug: The Department of Education, Tawang, conducted the district-level Governor's Quiz competition, science seminar, and science exhibition at Government Town Secondary School here on Saturday. KGBV Lumla…

Dist-level quiz, science seminar & exhibition held in Tawang
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Plantation drive at Basar MRF site

BASAR, 29 Aug: The Basar division of the Urban Affairs Department on Friday organised an avenue plantation drive at the material recovery facility (MRF) site on land reclaimed through comprehensive legacy waste…

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Cleanliness drive carried out in Tawang

TAWANG, 29 Aug: More than 350 volunteers participated in a massive cleanliness drive organised here by the Monpa Mimang Tsogpa (MMT), in collaboration with the district administration and the Indian Army, on Saturday.…

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'Red Run' mini marathon held

DOIMUKH, 29 Aug: A 'Red Run' 5-km mini marathon was organised on Saturday by the Red Ribbon Club and the NSS unit of Government College Doimukh, in association with the APSACS, with the theme 'Youth for HIV and STI', to…

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APSHRC directs govt to pay Rs 3 lakh compensation to kin of worker who died due to electrocution

ITANAGAR, 28 Aug: The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) has directed the state government to pay a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to the next of kin of late Bamang Tach, who died on 3 August, 2023, due…

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AAPSU demands strict implementation of uniform eligibility criteria

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 28 Aug: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) on Friday demanded strict implementation of the newly introduced uniform eligibility criteria in all future government recruitments in…

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ANSU seeks urgent govt action to contain FMD outbreak

ITANAGAR, 28 Aug: The All Nyishi Students' Union (ANSU) has urged the Arunachal Pradesh government to immediately deploy adequate veterinary doctors and para-veterinary personnel and ensure availability of essential…