Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 14 May: Padma Jaiswal, a 2003-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre and former West Kameng deputy commissioner, has been removed from service by the Centre. She was briefly suspended in 2008 but reinstated later. The inquiry concluded recently. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) were
ITANAGAR, 14 May: Expressing deep concern over non-adherence to procedures and wilful violations of existing rules and regulations by departments and individuals, Governor KT Parnaik emphasised that corruption not only weakens governance but also erodes public trust in institutions. During a meeting with Lokayukta Chairman Prasanta Kumar Deka at the Lok Bhavan here on Thursday,
ITANAGAR, 14 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre allocated Rs 4,900 crore to the state under the newly introduced ‘Pride of Hills’ initiative aimed at addressing critical infrastructure and developmental gaps in Himalayan and hill states. The chief minister described the allocation as a
ITANAGAR, 14 May: Governor KT Parnaik has extended greetings to the people of the state on Etor Gidi of the Adi community, and expressed hope that the age-old tradition would preserve indigenous customs and wisdom and also strengthen social harmony and cultural identity among the younger generations. The governor said that Etor Gidi, one of
ITANAGAR, 14 May: Members of the Arunachal Electronic and Digital Media Association (AEDMA) during a press conference held at the Arunachal Press Club here on Thursday appealed to various state government departments to strictly comply with the rules and guidelines laid down in the Arunachal Pradesh Print and Digital Advertisement Policy, 2025. The policy, earlier
ITANAGAR, 14 May: The United Christian Forum (UCF) has strongly condemned the killing of Baptist church leaders in violence-stricken Manipur, and called on both central and state governments to take concrete corrective measures to stop the prolonged unrest that started on 3 May, 2023. The victims were church leaders and were involved in brokering peace
BOMDILA, 14 May: West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar emphasised on strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, and directed all stakeholders to initiate awareness campaigns on mandatory four-stream segregation of waste. Chairing a meeting of the District Urban Development Agency here on Thursday, the DC also suggested deduction of user
ITANAGAR, 14 May: Veer nari Koiman Wangpan, widow of late Sepoy Agoi Wangsa, Shaurya Chakra (posthumous), called Governor KT Parnaik at the Lok Bhavan here on Thursday. During the visit, the governor enquired about the wellbeing of her family and appreciated her courage, resilience, and strength in the face of adversity. Describing her as an
MEBO, 14 May: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) General Manager SV Ranga Rao inaugurated a rural haat here in East Siang district on Thursday as part of the NABARD’s efforts to strengthen rural livelihoods and improve market access for farmers and self-help groups (SHGs). Officials of the NABARD, including its East Siang
TIRBIN, 14 May: A team of scientists from the ICAR AP Centre in Basar, led by veterinary extension senior scientist Dr Doni Jini, along with Wangnem Rekhung and coordinator Nyaki Lollen, conducted a diagnostic field visit to some of the livestock and poultry farmers’ fields in Tirbin circle of Leparada district on Thursday to address
TAWANG, 14 May: The first governing body meeting for finalisation of the annual action plan under the VB-G RAM G scheme for the financial year 2026-27 was held at the conference hall of the deputy commissioner’s office here in Tawang district on Thursday. During the meeting, Rural Development Deputy Director Tenzin Jambey presented the proposed
[Prem Chetry] DIRANG, 14 May: An awareness programme to promote healthy habits and mental wellbeing among students of Class 1-5 was organised under the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) and the National Tobacco Control Programme at Mother Kelsang Choikey School here in West Kameng district on Thursday. The programme was conducted by district tobacco consultant
When Lemchun Wangpan returned from a stress-management workshop conducted by The Art of Living for police personnel in Arunachal Pradesh, he found himself reacting differently to the pressures of daily life. “Mera mann hi badal gaya (My mind has changed),” he said. The programme, held across Namsai, Mahadevpur, and Chongkam, was part of a larger
ITANAGAR, 14 May: The Arunachal Pradesh Police (APP) badminton team secured a total of six medals, including one gold, one silver and four bronze, at the recently concluded 2nd All India Police Badminton Cluster Championship 2025-26, which was held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from 9 to 13 May. The APP team, comprising 15 members, delivered
[Ngayir Taji] How has Arunachal Pradesh become the society it is today? The question arises from the visible transformations and issues unfolding across the state: the growing divide between the ‘cross and the trishul’, the demand for the implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), and the striking absence of sustained socio-political
ZIRO, 14 May: As the morning mist lifted over Ziro valley on Thursday, it revealed something more than just the usual pine-covered hills. It revealed a community in motion. Early on Thursday morning, the sound of engines was replaced by the clinking of shovels and the chatter of neighbours. Hundreds of residents stepped out of
ITANAGAR, 13 May: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) and the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on Wednesday condemned the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal. Expressing deep concern and outrage, APCC demanded that the examination be conducted again immediately. APCC president Bosiram Siram alleged that repeated NEET paper leaks have once again exposed
ITANAGAR, 13 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said that his government has launched a comprehensive district-wise review exercise aimed at strengthening governance, addressing manpower shortages and improving the public service delivery mechanism. Khandu made the statement in a social media post after chairing the first phase of the review exercise, which covered the
ITANAGAR, 13 May: Four people have been arrested from Papum Pare district with a rhinoceros horn valued at around Rs. 1.2 crore. Papum Pare superintendent of police (rural) Taru Gusar said the operation was carried out on 12 May in Hollongi and adjoining areas of Assam following credible inputs about wildlife trafficking. “One rhinoceros horn
PASIGHAT, 13 May: The East Siang district administration advised the public to not engage children in any form of labour activities, warning that repeated offenders would face strict legal action under the Child Labour Act. On Wednesday, the district administration, the labour, and the police departments carried out joint inspections in various vulnerable areas in
