ITANAGAR, 19 May: MoS for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, assured that all possible efforts would be made to expedite the pending works at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) here and strengthen the institute’s infrastructure. Taking serious note of the inordinate delay in the completion of vital infrastructure related
ITANAGAR, 19 May: A recently held stakeholders’ consultation meeting on springshed management in Arunachal Pradesh called for urgent scientific and institutional collaboration to address the growing crisis of declining spring discharge and rural water insecurity across the region. The consultation was organised by the GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (GBPNIHE), Northeast Regional Centre
GUWAHATI, 19 May: Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture and Allied Minister Gabriel D Wangsu called for transformation of the North Eastern Regional Institute of Water and Land Management (NERIWALM) into an IIT-level centre of excellence. Addressing the 6th governing body meeting of the NERIWALM here in Assam on Tuesday, Wangsu said, “The institute should not remain only
ITANAGAR, 19 May: The state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain said that political parties play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy of the electoral roll, and urged all parties to appoint booth-level agents (BLAs) for each polling station to ensure effective conduct of the revision process. The CEO on Tuesday convened a state-level
ITANAGAR, 19 May: Education Minister PD Sonaemphasised on creation of high standard infrastructures in the state’s higher education institutions (HEIs). Chairing the 9th meeting of the Arunachal Pradesh State Higher Education Council (APSHEC) here on Tuesday to review the ongoing and completed projects under the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) and the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar
RAEBARELI, 19 May: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday warned of an economic storm headed towards the country, as he slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for flying off to Norway right after his appeal to the people to refrain from going abroad. He also said that inflation will continue to rise until the current government
BEIJING, 19 May: New Indian envoy to China,Vikram Doraiswami, held an introductory meeting with a senior Chinese Foreign Ministry official, during which the two sides discussed bilateral ties and regional developments. Doraiswami met Liu Jinsong, director general of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Monday. Liu is the point
ITANAGAR, 19 May: Governor KT Parnaik called for greater augmentation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Arunachal Pradesh, stating that MSMEs can become a strong pillar of Arunachal’s socioeconomic development. Interacting with Ishan International MD & CEO Santanu Srivastava, who leads strategic partnerships with the state and central governments in empowering MSMEs in
NEW DELHI, 19 May: Petrol and diesel prices were raised by about 90 paise per litre on Tuesday – the second increase in less than a week – as state-run fuel retailers moved to narrow mounting losses triggered by a sharp surge in global crude oil prices following the Iran conflict. Petrol price in New
ITANAGAR, 19 May: The Reading Promotion Endowment Trust for Arunachal (RPETA) – a public charitable trust founded in Delhi by well-wishers to promote reading and educational advancement of reading-deprived youths of Arunachal Pradesh – has announced the 3rd Mandakini Khandekar Memorial Fellowship for Educational & Professional Advancement for wildlife student-artist Behelti Ama of Wakro, a
ITANAGAR, 19 May: The first day of the 18th edition of ‘EduFair 2026’ on Tuesday witnessed an overwhelming response from students, parents and educational aspirants from across Arunachal Pradesh and neighbouring states. The two-day mega education fair is being organised by NE Career Solution, with support from SPEAR and NEEC. The event will continue on
SAZO, 19 May: Altogether 380 villagers of Sazo, Poito, Dugumba, Kungba, and adjoining villages benefited from a Seva Aapke Dwar (SAD) 2.0 camp organised by the Tawang district administration at Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Awasiya Vidyalaya (NSCBAV) here in Lungla on Tuesday. A total of 20 government departments provided a wide range of essential public
ZIRO, 19 May: Eingko Foundation conducted a story reading session under Project Purisa at its office-cum-library in Lempia here in Lower Subansiri district on Tuesday. Eingko Foundation’s founder Tage Onia informed that the session was organised to inculcate the reading habit among schoolchildren, “as nowadays many children are becoming more dependent on the internet and
[ Tayi Taggu ] The Siang River is the lifeblood of our people through the ages. For generations, its flow has delineated our borders, inspired our songs, and moulded our culture, embodying the very essence of the Adi community. Today, our valley’s surroundings are changing rapidly. From climate shifts causing unprecedented floods to large infrastructure
GUWAHATI, 19 May: The State Water Reforms Framework (SWRF), a national initiative aimed at strengthening water governance reforms across states and union territories, was launched here by union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Tuesday. The launch was done during the 14th meeting of the High-Powered Review Board (HPRB) of the Brahmaputra Board under Patil’s
NEW DELHI, 18 May: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik expressed concern over the challenges posed by porous stretches along the eastern border in Arunachal and emphasised the importance of strengthening border management and infrastructure. The governor apprised Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan of his concerns regarding the prevailing security situation and the level
ITANAGAR, 18 May: Researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have rediscovered the rare flowering plant species Geum macrosepalumin the alpine region of Arunachal Pradesh nearly 120 years after it was last officially recorded in India, officials said. The species, endemic to the eastern Himalaya and considered vulnerable, was found near the strategically important
ITANAGAR, 18 May: The North East Human Rights (NEHR) has urged the authorities concerned to make the electric crematorium at Hollongi/Chimpu functional immediately for dignified cremation, especially for unclaimed bodies and infants. The appeal was made after a recent video of social activist Ramesh Jeke, in which he was seen holding a body of an
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 18 May: The Arunachal Pradesh Indigenous Youth Organisation (APIYO) has questioned the state government as to what action it is taking with regard to alleged illegal mosques and illegal immigrants in the state. Addressing mediapersons at the Arunachal Press Club here on Monday, APIYO president Taro Sonam Liyak said the organisation has
ZIRO, 18 May: Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission (APSFC) Chairman Tarh Tarak reviewed the implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) during a meeting here in Lower Subansiri district on Monday. The high-level gathering brought together administrative leaders from both Lower Subansiri and Keyi Panyor districts, focusing on a shared goal: ensuring that every
