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State News 23 May 2026 · 1 min read

Wangsu visits ICAR’s NEH research hub to forge agricultural ties

UMIAM, 22 May: Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture and Horticulture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu held extensive deliberations with scientists and officials at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Complex for NEH Region here in Meghalaya on Thursday, focusing on technological interventions and future institutional collaboration aimed at strengthening agriculture and allied sectors in Arunachal. The minister

Wangsu visits ICAR’s NEH research hub to forge agricultural ties
State News 23 May 2026 · 2 min read

Int’l Day for Biological Diversity celebrated

CHIMPU, 22 May: The Arunachal Pradesh Biodiversity Board (APBB) celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDBD) on Friday at the State Forest Research Institute (SFRI)here on Friday, under the global theme ‘Acting Locally for Global Impact’. Delivering the keynote address, APBB Member Secretary HB Abo highlighted the significance of observing the IDBD, and emphasised

Int’l Day for Biological Diversity celebrated
State News 23 May 2026 · 1 min read

DC calls for sincere implementation of SWM rules

TEZU, 22 May: Lohit Deputy Commissioner Kesang Ngurup Damo urged all officers and stakeholders to implement the Solid Waste Management (SWM) rules with utmost sincerity. Chairing a district-level meeting in connection with the introduction of the SWM Rules, 2026 in rural areas here on Thursday, the DC informed that the earlier SWM Rules, 2016 were

State News 23 May 2026 · 1 min read

APSFC chairman takes stock of achievements under flagship progs

DAPORIJO, 22 May: Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission (APSFC) Chairman Tarh Tarak, along with the commission’s members Ngaasah Tangjangand Maji Chokar, convened a review meeting here in Upper Subansiri district on Friday to take stock of the achievements under the central and state flagship programmes. The team reviewed the progress under the NFSA, AAY, SNP-HCF

State News 23 May 2026 · 1 min read

MLA donates vehicle to Gumto CO

ITANAGAR, 22 May: Doimukh MLA Nabam Vivek donated a new vehicle to the Gumto circle office to enable better administrative functioning in the circle, particularly in remote areas requiring regular field visits. Similar assistance would also be extended to Sangdupota and Taraso circles in the near future, Vivek said. He said that administrative efficiency at

MLA donates vehicle to Gumto CO
State News 23 May 2026 · 1 min read

Army conducts yoga sessions

MECHUKHA, 22 May: The Spearhead Division of the Indian Army, under the aegis of the Spear Corps on Friday conducted rejuvenating yoga sessions at Mechukha and Manigong in Shi-Yomi district. The yoga sessions were part of a series of activities being organised ahead of the 12th International Yoga Day to encourage greater participation and reinforce

Army conducts yoga sessions
State News 23 May 2026 · 1 min read

Field monitoring conducted by KVK

HAYULIANG, 22 May: A team from the Anjaw Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) here conducted field monitoring and survey of kiwi fruit, plum and piggery unit from 21-22 May in Chaglagam village under the Tribal Sub-Plan. The activity was aimed at assessing field-level conditions, guiding farmers on scientific practices,and ensuring sustainable livelihood opportunities in the region.

State News 23 May 2026 · 3 min read

Arunachal’s youths must be builders, not digital cynics

[ Soubhik Dev ] The most dangerous thing a young society can inherit is not poverty, distance, or hardship. It is the habit of believing that progress is a joke. That is why the recent viral debate around the so-called ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ should be seen as more than an internet meme. It is a

State News 22 May 2026 · 2 min read

Forest fire inspection turns violent

[ Marina Dai ] ANINI, 21 May: An inspection of a forest fire here in Dibang Valley district allegedly turned violent after police and administrative officials confronted local farmers carrying out controlled burning connected to traditional jhum farming practices. According to locals, three farmers working in their jhum fields were allegedly beaten by police personnel

Forest fire inspection turns violent
State News 22 May 2026 · 4 min read

AAPSU seeks educational reforms across institutions

ITANAGAR, 21 May: A delegation of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU), led by its president Meje Taku, called on Education Minister PD Sona here on Wednesday and submitted a 27-point comprehensive memorandum, seeking urgent educational reforms across all levels – from primary schools in remote villages to universities and professional institutions – in

AAPSU seeks educational reforms across institutions
State News 22 May 2026 · 2 min read

Mission Kiwi to power Arunachal farmers: DCM

ITANAGAR, 21 May: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday hailed the launch of ‘Mission Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh’ as a transformative initiative aimed at empowering farmers and building a globally competitive organic kiwi ecosystem in the state. Mein said the mission would strengthen the entire kiwi value chain, from cultivation and

State News 22 May 2026 · 1 min read

DC urges pol parties to appoint BLAs

YINGKIONG, 21 May: Emphasising the important role of political parties in ensuring successful conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, Upper Siang DC-cum-DEO Talo Jerang advised political parties’ representatives to organise training programmes among themselves and appoint booth level agents (BLAs), who would play a crucial role in assisting booth level officers (BLOs) throughout

DC urges pol parties to appoint BLAs
State News 22 May 2026 · 1 min read

Hospitals, healthcare premises declared ‘tobacco-free zones’

ITANAGAR, 21 May: The Health & Family Welfare Department has officially declared all hospitals and healthcare premises across the state as strict ‘tobacco-free zones’. “This directive has been implemented under the provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) 2003, and applies to all government hospitals, community health centres, primary health centres, sub-centres,

State News 22 May 2026 · 1 min read

Police detain, extern 19 persons for ILP violation

Correspondent RUKSIN, 21 May: The East Siang district police posted at the Ruksin police station on Wednesday detained 19 persons who were entering the state without valid Inner Line Permit (ILP) though the Ruksin check gate. The police said most of them were fromneighbouring Assam, two from Meghalaya, and one from Bihar. The police detained

State News 22 May 2026 · 1 min read

Traffic regulation measures initiated in Ruksin

[ Litem Eshi Ori ] RUKSIN, 21 May: In an effort to address increasing traffic congestion and ensure smooth vehicular movement, Ruksin PS OC SI Jhony Tasung initiated traffic regulation measures here in East Siang district on Tuesday. As part of the initiative, an on-ground coordination meeting was held, involving members of the Ruksin Market

Traffic regulation measures initiated in Ruksin
State News 22 May 2026 · 1 min read

Babies delivered inside ambulances

ITANAGAR, 21 May: 108 ambulance employees delivered two healthy babies in two different instances on Thursday. The first incident occurred at around 5:37 am, when a pregnant woman was referred from the Tirap district hospital in Khonsa to AMC, Dibrugarh (Assam). Her condition was critical, with complications of postdated pregnancy with distress and obstructed labour.

Babies delivered inside ambulances
State News 22 May 2026 · 1 min read

HDMT: Day 6 results and quarterfinal fixtures

AALO, 21 May: The 9th State Level Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy (HDMT) Football and Volleyball Tournaments 2026 continued with volleyball action on Day 6 of the league stage, in which teams from across Arunachal Pradesh showcased determination, teamwork, and competitive spirit. In the boys’ volleyball category, Lohit secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Leparada, while

State News 22 May 2026 · 1 min read

Driver’s death mourned

PAPU NALLAH, 21 May: The officers and officials of the Transport Department have deeply mourned the demise of Dusu Rika, driver of the Arunachal Pradesh civil secretariat, who passed away on 7 May at the TRIHMS, Naharlagun. Late Rika had rendered 12 years 2 months and 6 days of service. The officers and officials expressed

State News 22 May 2026 · 1 min read

Training prog on SNMEV underway

NAMSAI, 21 May: A three-day regional training programme on Sub-National Malaria Elimination Verification (SNMEV) was inaugurated here on Thursday by Namsai DC CR Khampa, in the presence of NCVBDC Assistant Director Dr Sambit Pradhan, ROHFW Regional Director Dr Atiqur Rahman, Arunachal SPO Dr KT Mulung, Namsai DMO Dr Sulanti Namchoom, NCVBDC senior consultant Dr Kalpana

State News 22 May 2026 · 1 min read

ADC stresses on coordination between banks, depts

AALO, 21 May: Aalo ADC Mabi Taipodia stressed the need for smooth coordination between banks and government departments for effective implementation of schemes. Chairing a District Consultative Committee meeting here on Thursday, Taipodia advised bankers and the lead district manager (LDM) to maintain better liaison and update departments on the status of schemes on a