ZIRO, 4 May: The World Press Freedom Day was observed here in Lower Subansiri district on Sunday with tributes paid to the pioneer of electronic media in Arunachal Pradesh, late Taro Chatung. The media fraternity of the district organised a commemorative plantation drive at the Taro Chatung memorial site to mark the occasion. The drive
AALO, 4 May: West Siang Deputy Commissioner Mindo Loyi reviewed the developmental issues in Yomcha circle on Monday. During his visit to the circle, Yomcha ADC Gyamar Amte informed him that the ADC office is currently functioning from a rented building, while construction of the mini secretariat is underway and is expected to be completed
ITANAGAR, 4 May: In an initiative under the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP), cadets of the 1 APBn NCC visited Belo village in Dumporijo circle of Upper Subansiri district on Monday. Belo village, predominantly inhabited by members of the Galo tribe, offered a rich and immersive experience of indigenous traditions and rural life to the NCC
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 3 May: Renowned academician and folklorist Dr Joram Aniya has been appointed as a full-time member of the NITI Aayog, bringing an eminent intellectual voice from the state to the highest level of national policymaking. Dr Aniya was appointed alongside Dr R Balasubramaniam as full-time members of the NITI Aayog through a
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 3 May: The state government has called a coordination meeting here on Monday in regard to information sought by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the case filed by the Save Mon Region Federation and the Voluntary Arunachal Sena against Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Last month, the Supreme Court of India
Staff Reporter NEW DELHI, 3 May: The state’s mixed martial artist Sonam Zomba defended her Matrix Fight Night (MFN) women’s strawweight world title at MFN 18 on 2 May in Greater Noida. Zomba defeated Brazil’s Maristela Alves via submission (armbar/reverse armbar) at 4:39 of Round-2 in the main event, held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh
NEW DELHI, 3 May: Counting of votes will be held on Monday in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry and West Bengal after a riveting high-voltage contest with the outcome crucial for prominent ruling regional parties like the TMC and DMK as well as the BJP, Congress and the Left. The BJP-led NDA is hoping for
ITANAGAR, 3 May: Chief Minister Pema Khandu has underscored that India’s true strength lies not merely in physical infrastructure or borders but in its deep-rooted cultural identity, highlighting the enduring role of Himalayan Buddhism as a civilisational anchor for frontier regions. Khandu, who travelled to Leh on Saturday, shared in a series of social media
KHONSA, 3 May: Heavy landslides washed away electric poles, disrupting power supply across multiple locations in Tirap district on Saturday night. According to information received from the Power Department, landslides caused severe damages to the 33 kV and 11 kV lines in Khonsa town, the 33 kV line in Pansumthong, and the 11 kV line
NEW DELHI, 3 May: Several prominent journalists, representing different organisations, have expressed concern over the present status of media professionals in different places and press freedom. Press Association President CK Naik, Editors Guild of India General Secretary Raghavan Srinivasan and Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia (FCC) President Waiel Awwad spoke at a panel discussion
LIKABALI, 3 May: The delineation process of Stretch-II of the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary in Lower Siang district, covering Telam and Seren Agma, which commenced on Friday, concluded on Saturday. The joint survey was carried out by the district administrations of Assam and Arunachal, with the participation of officials from the Border Affairs Departments of both
GUWAHATI, 3 May: Moi Eti Nixhasor, an Assamese film on the life of a thief in the backdrop of the state’s social and political landscape, has won the ‘best dark comedy’ and the ‘best editor’ awards at the WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival 2026, its filmmaker said on Sunday. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Bidyut Kotoky,
NEW DELHI, 3 May: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the newly constructed Arunachal Niwas in Dheerpur here on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in the state government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen infrastructure for the welfare of its citizens residing and travelling outside the state. Spread across 2,600 sq m, with a total built-up
LIKABALI, 3 May: The Spearhead Division of the Indian Army commemorated the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor here in Lower Siang district on Saturday, bringing together the Indian Army, local students and community leaders to honour the operation’s accomplishments and to reinforce civil-military partnership in the region. The event featured an operational briefing, a static
IMPHAL/CHURA-CHANDPUR, 3 May: Rallies, meetings and a shutdown marked the third anniversary of ethnic conflict between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur, which witnessed the death of at least 260 people, the displacement of thousands of residents and imposition of President’s Rule for a year. The violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities started on
KHINJILI, 3 May: Members of Shillong (Meghalaya)-based North Eastern Council (NEC),Tenzing Norbu Thongdok and Longki Phangcho, accompanied by former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Mukut Mithi, visited the RIWATCH here in Lower Dibang Valley district on Sunday. The visit included an inspection of the ongoing NEC-supported project, ‘Promotion and Literary Development of Mother Languages of Arunachal
CHIMPU, 3 May: A two-day ‘Fun Quest’ summer camporganised by the VKV Alumni Association Arunachal Pradesh brought together fun, creativity and learning for the students at the Government Higher Secondary School here. The camp saw enthusiastic participation of students, who engaged in a wide range of activities aimed at blending recreation with learning. Pottery sessions
YUPIA, 3 May: Veteran BJP leader and former adviser to the chief minister, Tai Tagak, inaugurated the central office of the Tai Welfare Society (TWS) at Tigdo here on Saturday. The event was attended by Kho-Kho Federation of India’s Northeast in-charge Tai Tayu, TWS president Tai Nilli, and TWS secretary Tai Lorak, along with other
KHONSa, 3 May: Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Khonsa won three medals – one gold, one silver and one bronze – at the 55th KVS Regional Sports Meet of Tinsukia region, held in Itanagar. The gold medal was won by Tumlan in boxing in the boys’ 48-50 kg category, and Wangkia Wangsu won the silver in high
[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA, 2 May: In a two-day joint operation, Dirang-based 30th Battalion of the SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal) and the Dirang police destroyed large swathes of wild cannabis plants growing along the Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang road in West Kameng district on Friday and Saturday. The drive covered the stretch from Senge village to Bomdila
