NEW DELHI, 18 May: India has been purchasing Russian oil irrespective of US sanctions waivers and will continue to do so based on commercial viability and energy security needs, a senior Petroleum Ministry official said on Monday. “Regarding the American waiver on Russia, I would like to emphasise that we have been purchasing from Russia
NEW DELHI, 18 May: A parliamentary panel has decided to review the implementation of reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) as well as the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case and has summoned NTA Chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats for deliberations. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports will
ROING, 18 May: MLAs Mutchu Mithi and Puinnyo Apum advised the departments concerned and banks to work together to ensure early disbursement of loans under the Atmanirbhar scheme to benefit the beneficiaries. Both the MLAs said this during a District Level Monitoring Committee meeting held here in Lower Dibang Valley district on Monday, in the
Correspondent PASIGHAT, 18 May: Adi communities dwelling in different villages of the Siang belt celebrated Etor festival in their respective villages. The festivities concluded on Sunday night. The celebration in Ayeng village in Mebo was attended by Industries Minister Nyato Dukam, who encouraged the youths to preserve their ancestral tradition through festivities. Local MLAs, including
NEW DELHI, 18 May: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Monday that he has requested the chief justices of all the high courts to conduct hearings online on Mondays and Fridays for the time being to reduce avoidable expenditure in the wake of the West Asia crisis. On 15 May, the top court
PASIGHAT, 18 May: In a significant step towards preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Adi community, the Adi Ba:né Ané Kébang (Apex) launched Banné Nog-ying, a beautifully crafted bead recreation of the traditional silver ornament No:g, during a ceremony held at IGJ Government Higher Secondary School auditorium here in East Siang district
NEW DELHI, 18 May: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the government of lacking foresight and keeping the state of the economy hidden from the people before Assembly elections. His remarks came after the government hiked CNG prices on Sunday. It was the second increase in rate in the past one week. Petrol and
[ Badak Yomgam ] The educational landscape of Arunachal Pradesh is currently navigating a rapid, complex transition. As academic institutions across the state race to align themselves with the standardised mandates of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) guidelines, the practical execution of these policies has brought critical
BOMDILA, 18 May: A five-day adventure and leadership training programme, themed ‘Peak Potential’, began in Wanghoo village in West Kameng district on Monday to nurture leadership qualities and discipline, inculcate the spirit of adventure, and build self-confidence among young students. The training, an initiative of ace mountaineer Anshu Jamsenpa, is designed to help students explore
AALO, 18 May: Shi-Yomi trounced Pakke-Kessang 10-0 in a league match in the girls’ football in the 9th State-level U-16 Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy (HDMT) here in West Siang district on Monday. A total of eight football matches each in the girls’ and the boys’ categories were played during the day. Similarly, six volleyball matches
ITANAGAR, 18 May: The 18th edition of Edufair begins here today bringing together some of the leading universities and educational institutions from across India under one roof. The two-day education fair, organized by NE Career Solution, Itanagar, will continue till 20 May from 11 AM to 7 PM daily. The event is being supported this
[ Dr ML Gaur ] A few days ago, I found myself standing quietly on the bank of the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh. It was not a formal moment; no microphones, no presentations, no structured discussions – just the river, the mountains, and a silence that had its own depth. The Siang was flowing
ITANAGAR, 18 May: A virtual training session on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was conducted by the state’s chief electoral officer (CEO) with all the district election officers (DEOs) and electoral registration officers (EROs) on Monday. CEO Pawan Kumar Sain informed the participants that the main objective of SIR is to ensure that electoral rolls
[ Gedak Taipodia ] Introduction: The imperative for institutional metamorphosis The architecture of law enforcement in the Republic of India is fundamentally a state subject, as enshrined within the 7th Schedule of the Constitution, thereby granting state governments and their respective administrative apparatuses the absolute prerogative to design, maintain, and modernise their police forces. Arunachal
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 17 May: The Arunachal Schedule Tribes Bachao Andolan Committee (ASTBAC) on Sunday served seven days’ ultimatum to the state government to address its demands, failing which, it said, it would be compelled to enforce a 72-hour statewide bandh. “If the government fails to address our demands, there will be 72 hours statewide
[Prem Chetry] BOMDILA, 17 May: The West Kameng police arrested a murder accused within 24 hours of the incident from Chariduar area in Assam on Saturday. According to the police, an FIR was lodged at the Thrizino police station on 16 May by Relish Basumatary of Khilajuli village in Assam, alleging that Pilish Basumatary (22)
KOTA, 17 May: In a significant step towards fostering economic linkages between the Northeastern region (NER) and Rajasthan’s iconic textile heritage, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Secretary Sanjay Jaju, along with Kota District Collector Piyush Samaria and North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) Managing Director Mara Kocho visited the Kaithoon
Monday Musing [Tongam Rina] The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to begin the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, and the exercise is likely to be far more complicated than it appears on paper. With algorithms and digital verification systems increasingly determining who stays on the electoral roll and
ITANAGAR, 17 May: The Galo People’s Federation (GPF) has deeply mourned the passing of two distinguished sons of Arunachal Pradesh within three days, saying that their passing has left the state poorer in wisdom and service. “Dr Bengia Tolum (69) passed away on 14 May, 2026. For four decades he shaped Arunachal’s socio-political and cultural
NEW DELHI, 17 May: The Meghalaya government will host the North East India Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (NEIINFRA) on 11 and 12 June that will see policymakers, investors, financial institutions and industry leaders deliberate on connectivity, investment and the region’s growth. At an event here on Friday, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said his state’s
