NAHARLAGUN, 7 May: The Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) here successfully performed its first-ever interventional radiology (IR) procedure for a renal artery pseudoaneurysm, marking a major milestone in the institution’s expanding capabilities in advanced, minimally invasive care, said an official release. The procedure was performed by Dr Wangju Sumnyan with his
ITANAGAR, 7 May: In a major move to institutionalise the state’s creative sector, Chief Minister Pema Khandu chaired a high-level review meeting here on Thursday with organisers of premier state events. During the meeting, the CM unveiled a vision to transform standalone competitions into a “structured talent pipeline,” ensuring that the state’s youths can transition
TAWANG, 7 May: Cultural Affairs Minister Dasanglu Pul on Thursday said women-led rural tourism could become a powerful medium for promoting cultural exchange, sustainable development and regional cooperation across the Himalayan Buddhist belt. Addressing a regional workshop on ‘Development of the Buddhist Circuit in Northeast India’ here, Pul praised the initiative aimed at linking Buddhist
ITANAGAR, 7 May: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Wednesday pitched for developing an integrated tourism circuit linking key Buddhist destinations in the Northeastern states for a seamless spiritual and cultural experience for visitors. He said that the collaborative effort by roping in neighbouring states and countries should be branded ‘Tawang Initiative’ to give it
ITANAGAR, 7 May: The Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) Project Vartak on Thursday celebrated its 66th raising day and reaffirmed its commitment towards strengthening strategic border infrastructure and maintaining year-round connectivity in remote and high-altitude areas of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Project Vartak, which currently maintains around 2,066 km of strategically important roads, plays a key
ITANAGAR, 7 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday lauded the Indian armed forces on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor and asserted that the bravery and determination displayed by the military personnel sent a strong message that every attack on the country would get an answer with “strength and resolve.” In a post on
CHIMPU, 7 May: Arunachal Pradesh State Medicinal Plants Board (APSMPB) Chairman Goruk Pordung emphasised the importance of promoting traditional medicinal knowledge in the state. Inaugurating the ‘Charaka’ conference hall at the APSMPB premises here on Thursday, Pordung stressed on the need for strengthening institutional infrastructure for the advancement of medicinal plant conservation and sustainable utilisation
[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA, 7 May: Personnel of the 90 RCC under the 42 BRTF executed a round-the-clock operation to restore connectivity on the Sela tunnel approach road near Tunnel 1 in West Kameng district on Wednesday. According to officials, a colossal landslide struck on Monday at approximately 9 pm, covering an entire double-lane
[ Prafulla Kaman ] MEBO, 7 May: Many old men like him are passing their time at home, but sexagenarian Popok Darin of Mebo Kiyit village in East Siang district is continuing his untiring efforts to enhance his household economy through agriculture, horticulture and allied farming. The 60-year-old farmer is showing a path of self-reliance
MEGDONG, 7 May: Under the Vibrant Village Programme, cadets attending the ongoing NCC camp at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Megdong, visited Megdong village in Kamle district for an educational and culturally enriching experience. The initiative aimed to provide the cadets with firsthand exposure to rural life, indigenous traditions, and the rich cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh.
RONO HILLS, 7 May: The valedictory session of the 9th edition of ‘Arunachal Panorama’, held in the evening of 6 May at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) here, marked the end of the two-day showcasing of the rich cultural diversity of the state. Addressing the gathering, Students’ Welfare Dean Prof NN Hina encouraged the student community
ITANAGAR, 7 May: Governor KT Parnaik has extended greetings to the members and volunteers of the state branch of the Indian Red Cross Society, as well as to all those devoted to humanitarian service,on the occasion of the World Red Cross Day. He expressed hope that the year’s themes, ‘Keeping Humanity Alive’ and ‘United for
TUTING, 7 May: Residents of Ningging, Singging, Angging and Rising villages in Upper Siang district have expressed support to carrying out activities for preparing the pre-feasibility report (PFR) for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), here on Thursday. A total of 39 families from Ningging village, 25 families from Singging village, 18 families from
NEW DARI, 7 May: Round 7 of the foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccination programme and Round 3 of the classical swine fever (CSF) vaccination programme under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) were formally launched here in Dari circle of Leparada district on Thursday. A large number of HGBs, GBs, PRI leaders, farmers,
ITANAGAR, 6 May: The state government on Wednesday announced 2 percent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for serving employees and dearness relief (DR) for pensioners and family pensioners, raising the existing rate from 58 percent to 60 percent of basic pay/pension with effect from 1 January, 2026. This revision follows the decision of the Government
ITANAGAR, 6 May: Consul General of the United States, US Consulate General from Kolkata, Kathy Giles-Diaz called on Governor K.T Parnaik at Lok Bhavan here on Wednesday. They exchanged views on areas of shared interest and opportunities for meaningful cooperation. They also shared intent to translate goodwill into tangible partnerships that can contribute to sustainable
[ Prem Chetry ] TAWANG, 6 May: A 33-year-old taxi driver was stabbed to death by another taxi driver in Tawang district on Monday. Police said information was received in the late hours of 4 May about a violent dispute between victim, Akash Lama, a resident of West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district, who had been living
PASIGHAT, 6 May: The Ayi Ke Ekum, a senior day care centre at Raneghat here in East Siang district, completed its three years of service, providing dedicated care for the well-being of senior citizens aged 70 years and above, particularly those who are no longer socially active. Established on 6 May, 2023, by a group
MIGGING, 6 May: Over 100 residents from Migging, Panggo and Moshing villages in Upper Siang district on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state government supporting the pre-feasibility report (PFR) activities for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). A total of 134 families–39 families from Panggo, 50 from Migging and 45
NEW DELHI, 6 May: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked whether it can direct Parliament to make a law for regulating appointment procedures of the chief election commissioner and the deputies. The remarks were made by a bench of justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma during the final hearing on a clutch of petitions
