ITANAGAR, 5 May: The Arunachal Life Saving Foundation (ALSF), in collaboration with Dera Natung Government College (DNGC), organised a voluntary blood donation camp at the college auditorium here on Tuesday. Students, faculty members, and volunteers participated in it. Addressing the gathering, DNGC Principal Dr MQ Khan stated that blood donation can help reduce the risk
HAWAI, 5 May: Key developmental issues and ongoing projects across Anjaw district were reviewed during a District Level Monitoring Committee (DLMC) meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Millo Kojin here on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Chaglagam ZPM Gogrem Hagabre and Hayuliang ZPM Mantaw Bellai, along with heads of departments and representatives of executing agencies.
[ Tayi Taggu ] Tawang boasts a rich history as a key Buddhist centre, the homeland of the Monpa people, and the birthplace of the 6th Dalai Lama (Tsanyang Gyatso). It is famous for high-altitude tourism, with the historic Tawang monastery – founded in the 16th century – being India’s largest and drawing many visitors.
[ Bojum Lusi Sorum ] History and official records say that the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS) was established in the year 1975. And 5 December, 1975,was the first day and the year in which an APSTS bus started its journey from Khonsa in Tirap district to Naharkatiya in Assam. The APSTS Department had
ITANAGAR, 5 May: Cadets of the 1 AP Bn NCC were taken on a visit to vibrant village Meche Marde in Upper Subansiri district on Tuesday. “The visit marked a significant step towards community development and cultural preservation in the village,” the battalion stated in a release. The initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation of cadets, with
TAWANG, 5 May: Around 500 NCC cadets from Tawang, East Kameng, West Kameng and Bichom districts are participating in the combined annual training camp (CATC) of the 2 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion NCC, which commenced at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) here on 3 May. The primary objective of the 10-day camp is to provide structured training
[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 4 May: In a major decision, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh has decided to terminate the contract with M/s Woodhill-Shivam (JV), the contractor engaged for the construction of Package B of the four-lane highway from Papu Nallah to Nirjuli in the EPC mode. The PWD Highway chief engineer issued the
GUWAHATI/KOLKATA/CHENNAI, 4 May: The ruling NDA is set to form the government in Assam for the third time in a row after securing a majority with the alliance, winning 99 seats in the 126-member Assembly on Monday as the counting was progressing. While the BJP won 81 seats till 8 pm, its allies – the
ITANAGAR, 4 May: The All Arunachal Pradesh Youth Organisation (AAPYO) on Monday served a week’s ultimatum to the state government to submit the estimated cost for demolition of 62 piers (pillars) to the MoRTH regional office in Tezpur (Assam), and to constitute a one-man independent inquiry committee to probe the Papu Nallah-Naharlagun highway construction. The
KIMIN, 4 May: The office of the additional deputy commissioner (ADC) here in Papum Pare district has announced traffic regulation on the Kimin-Potin road in view of ongoing upgradation works being carried out under Project Arunank. According to an advisory issued on Monday, vehicular movement will be regulated to ensure public safety and facilitate timely
[ Prem Chetry ] RUPA, 4 May: Eleven fourth-semester bachelor of social work (BSW) students from Saint Claret College Ziro (SCCZ) participated in a six-day residential rural camp themed ‘Towards Community Resilience: Co-building through Strength-Based and Confluence’, at Thongre village in Rupa in West Kameng district. The camp, a part of the BSW programme, was
[ Karyir Riba ] ROING, 4 May: A sex racket that was rampant in a resort here in Lower Dibang Valley district was busted by the district police in a raid conducted on Sunday night. Reportedly, the police had been receiving information regarding prostitution in a resort in Meka here. OC T Uli, who led
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 4 May: Arunachali designer Yachi Natung Taniang’s works were featured in the Padma Doree exhibition, organised by the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) at the Tranvancore Palace in New Delhi from 1-3 May. Padma Doree is a recently launched cross-regional Indian textile initiative that blends two rich heritage crafts:
ITANAGAR, 4 May: The 17-year-old son of an ITBP jawan was swept away in the Yomgo River in West Siang district on Sunday while picnicking near the water body, police said. A search has been launched but he is yet to be traced, with rescuers fearing he might have drowned. The incident took place on
YINGKIONG, 4 May: The third Siang Biodiversity Meet began in Gobuk on 3 May, drawing nature enthusiasts, conservationists, and local communities to celebrate and protect the region’s rich ecological heritage. A series of key initiatives marked the opening day. The official website, Gorgeousgobuk.in, was launched to promote Gobuk’s natural beauty and ecotourism potential. The meet
NAROTTAM NAGAR, 4 May: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein lauded the Ramakrishna Mission for its disciplined environment and contribution to shaping generations of technocrats, entrepreneurs, doctors, and bureaucrats in the state. Mein also announced the sanctioning of the proposed 200-bedded hostel for junior boys, along with 64 staff quarters. He was speaking after inaugurating the
AALO, 4 May: Kra Daadi district emerged overall champion of the 3rd state-level Jambey Tashi Tug of War Championship, winning the mixed 580 kg and women’s 500 kg categories. Itanagar Capital Region secured the men’s 620 kg title, while Papum Pare received the disciplined team award. Speaking at the closing ceremony at the general ground
TUTING, 4 May: On the occasion of the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Spearhead Gunners organised an event at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya here in Upper Siang district on Monday. During the event, which was aimed to enhance awareness among schoolchildren about the growing role of modern technology in military operations, various types of
ITANAGAR, 4 May: The state unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has extendedcongratulations to its first president, Dr Joram Aniya, on her appointment as a full-time member of the NITI Aayog, the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India. “Dr Aniya has made immense contributions to Hindi literature and has
ROING, 4 Mar: The RIWATCH here in Lower Dibang Valley district, in collaboration with Pune (Maharashtra)-based Jnana Prabodhini Competitive Examinations Centre (JPCEC), is launching the ‘APPSC 2026 prelims facilitation programme’ to support aspirants preparing for the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) examination. The 13-week structured programme will be conducted from 25 May to 23
