AALO, 17 May: The volleyball events of the 9th State-level Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy (U-16) began at the Siyom Army ground here in West Siang district on Sunday. A total of 12 volleyball matches were played during the day. Simultaneously, football competitions continued with 10 boys’ and eight girls’ league matches played throughout the day.
ITANAGAR, 17 May: The 18th edition of EduFair 2026, being organised by NE Career Solution with support from SPEAR and NEEC, is going to be held here on 19 and 20 May. The two-day fair aims to connect students directly with some of India’s top universities, colleges, and professional institutes. The event is expected to
MECHUKHA, 17 May: The Spearhead Division under the aegis of the Spear Corps conducted a weeklong self-defence training camp for students of Class 6 and above at Mechukha Valley School in Shi-Yomi district, reaffirming the Indian Army’s commitment towards youth empowerment and community engagement. The training camp was conducted by qualified instructors of the Indian
KHONSA, 17 May: The Department of Tirap, Changlang and Longding (DoTCL) honoured achievers in various fields, including sports, academics and social work, of the three districts during the first TCL Achievers’ Award programme held here in Tirap district on Sunday. Those felicitated were Kamdon Boi (judo), Laatwang Kamhua (wushu), Jyoti Panka (academics), and Sontung Lowang
ZIRO, 17 May: The Fashion & Design Council of Arunachal Pradesh (F&DCAP) conducted the first phase of auditions and registration for the ‘Apatani’s Next Top Model’ here in Lower Subansiri district on Sunday. The community-based indigenous model event is being organised under the Apatani Fashion Week, and is connected to the larger vision of the
LIROMOBA, 17 May: A team of former Kargu Kardi Students’ Union’s (KKSU) presidents and secretaries from various circles of Liromoba constituency in West Siang district, led by Nyaluk Gamlin, Karyi Yomgam, Bidu Poyom, Puto Potom, Kami Boje and Somach Bogo, on Sunday visited the residence of late Yiluk Potom, a dedicated teacher who died after
NAHARLAGUN, 17 May: The Arunachal Shiksha Vikas Samiti (ASVS) organised a ‘Sanskrit teachers’ training programme’ in collaboration with Samskrita Bharati from 11-17 May at the ASVS training centre in Pachin Colony here. The weeklong intensive training programme witnessed the participation of Sanskrit and Hindi subject teachers, head teachers, and educators from both government and private
Govt to name an institution after Dr Tolum Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 16 May: The mortal remains of Arunachal Indigenous Tribes’ Forum (AITF) chairman Dr Bengia Tolum were laid to rest amidst a mournful atmosphere at his residence area in Param in Yazali, Keyi Panyor district, on Saturday. Late Dr Tolum was remembered as a towering
NEW DELHI, 16 May: Amid the NEET cancellation row, the Congress on Saturday alleged that under the Modi government, the ‘Amrit Kaal’ is proving to be ‘Mrit Kaal (era of death)’ for students preparing for recruitment examinations and demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The opposition party claimed that Pradhan doesn’t appear to be cut
ITANAGAR, 16 May: Governor KT Parnaik presented the Governor’s Citation along with a cash award to Minati Dakuya, a staff member of the Lok Bhavan, at the Lok Bhavan here on Saturday. She received the citation and a cash award of Rs 20,000 in recognition of her timely action which helped avert a major tragedy
AALO, 16 May: The 9th State-level Hangpan Dada Memorial Football and Volleyball Tournament (U-16 boys and girls) began here in West Siang district on Saturday. The inaugural football match in the boys’ category was played between host West Siang and Shi-Yomi, which ended in a 1-1 draw. A total of seven matches – four in
PASIGHAT, 16 May: Commerce and Industries Minister Nyato Dukam inaugurated ‘Tulang’, an edible oil extraction and production facility, at the Industrial Estate here in East Siang district on Saturday. Established as a subsidiary of Elam Industries, Tulang is set to manufacture and supply pure mustard and sesame oil to the region. Speaking at the inauguration,
JABALPUR, 16 May: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday said it is time for the judiciary to address the pain and aspirations of the common man through an immediate relief-giving mechanism, and stressed the need for the judicial system to function like hospitals that work round-the-clock. He said technology is the only
ITANAGAR, 16 May: The Agniveer Recruitment Common Entrance Examination (ARCEE), 2027, will be conducted from 1 to 12 June at various designated examination centres across the region. Eligible candidates from Arunachal Pradesh, who have registered for the agniveer recruitment process have been advised to download their admit cards from the official recruitment website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in within
ITANAGAR, 16 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday extended greetings to the people of Sikkim on its Statehood Day, describing the Himalayan state as a symbol of peace, harmony and sustainable development. “Warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on the joyous occasion of its Statehood Day,” Khandu said in a post on X.
[Milli Bharat] For more than a century, the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system has functioned as one of Arunachal Pradesh’ most important constitutional and administrative safeguards. Derived from the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, the mechanism was originally conceived to regulate the entry of outsiders into sensitive tribal frontier regions and protect indigenous communities from
[Badak Yomgam] The landscape of tourism in our state is undergoing a fundamental transformation as we position ourselves as a premier global destination. This progress necessitates a shift towards institutionalising regional landmarks that possess significant untapped economic and environmental potential. The formal reorganisation of the Yomgo River Festival under the direct leadership of the Ministry
[Dr R Sangno] A growing ecological crisis beneath the waters Across the pristine hills and valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, rivers and mountain streams have long been considered the lifeline of local communities and one of the richest freshwater ecosystems in the eastern Himalayas. However, a worrying environmental crisis is gradually unfolding beneath these waters. During
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 15 May: The 36-hour capital bandh enforced by the ST Bachao Andolan Committee (STBAC) turned violent on Friday after hundreds of protesters gheraoed the Itanagar police station, demanding immediate release of all detainees arrested during the bandh. The 36-hour bandh was till 5 PM on Friday. Crowds began marching from Naharlagun to
ITANAGAR, 15 May: Sub-Inspector Tamo Bakhang, once hailed as a state hero for bravely confronting notorious drug kingpin Rohit Basumatory during the 2025 Hollongi gunfight, is now battling a serious eye injury sustained while performing his duty amid Friday’s bandh-related unrest near 6 Kilo, Itanagar. According to reports, Bakhang was on his way towards the
