Correspondent PASIGHAT, 2 May: A rare adult oriental pied hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) was sighted in Forest Colony here in East Siang district on Friday after a long gap, creating enthusiasm among wildlife activists and nature lovers. The bird was seen foraging on a tree near the chief conservator of forest office bungalow by Adi Bane
ITANAGAR, 2 May: Governor KT Parnaik presented the prestigious ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ medallion for excellence to Manami Moyir Gamlin, a student of Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Nirjuli, at the Lok Bhavan here on Friday. Gamlin was honoured with the award by the governor for her exceptional talent and graceful expression in Indian classical dance,
ITANAGAR, 2 May: Continuing their intensive effort to break up a suspected criminal network transporting illegal drugs and distributing it in the capital region, the Itanagar police arrested one of the main suspected drug suppliers from Jamuguri in Assam on Saturday. The arrested person has been identified as Ruful Amin (31), a resident of Kekokali
ITANAGAR, 2 May: Security forces have apprehended three insurgents belonging to the banned NSCN-K (Niki Sumi) outfit in Tirap district, an official statement said. The arrests were made during a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and the state police in Wancho Colony in Khonsa area on Friday. The nabbed militants have been identified as
ITANAGAR, 2 May: Prof Mahendra P Lama, a distinguished development economist and chair of the Pangsau Pass Trade Study Group (2022), submitted a comprehensive set of reports, including the findings and policy recommendations of the Pangsau Pass trade study – an initiative commissioned by the state’s Industry, Trade and Commerce Department – to Governor KT
ICCP Growth Conference NEW DELHI, 2 May: Highlighting Arunachal Pradesh’ vast natural and economic potential, Chief Minister Pema Khandu described the state as a “powerhouse of India” in terms of hydropower generation, and informed that hydropower projects with a cumulative capacity of around 19,000 MW are currently under various stages of development, with a long-term
WAKRO, 2 May: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein inaugurated a series of strategically important road and bridge projects constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III) in Wakro circle of Lohit district on Saturday. The DCM, along with WCD Minister Dasanglu Pul and Tezu MLA Dr Mohesh Chai, inaugurated the 193.05-metre Kamphai bridge on
JAMMU, 2 May: A three-day national conference of the Forum for Awareness of National Security (FANS) on the theme ‘Cultural security is national security’ began here on Friday, drawing experts and stakeholders from diverse fields to discuss cultural integrity, national unity, and security awareness. Attending the inaugural day, Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung emphasised
PASIGHAT, 2 May: The Pasighat unit of the Arunachal Pradesh Trade Union Federation (APTUF) celebrated the International Labour Day with enthusiasm here in East Siang district on Friday. Addressing the gathering, MLA Tapi Darang said that workers are the backbone of development. He stressed the need for fair wages, safe working conditions, and effective implementation
[ Sange Tsering ] Arunachal Pradesh, like much of India, stands at a disquieting crossroads where the promise of demographic advantage risks being undermined by a persistent neglect of human resource development, and the malaise is not merely institutional but deeply cultural. The concern that our colleges and universities are failing to evolve is not
Tribal Bookworms [ Dr Bompi Riba ] After a period of quiet hibernation, I find myself returning to this space to discuss a book which was described by its poet as an anatomy of the soul. This book has intrigued my interest mainly because of the excessive pessimistic emotional register and made me wonder how
CHAYANG TAJO, 2 May: A Block Task Force on Immunisation (BTFI) meeting was convened at the community health centre (CHC) here in East Kameng district on Friday, bringing together key stakeholders, including ASHAs, members of self-help groups (SHGs), cluster coordinators, the Chayang Tajo medical officer (MO), nursing officers, representatives of schools, and the Chayang Tajo
ITANAGAR, 2 May: Psychologist and research scientist with the ICMR project at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Dr Leeyir Ete, presented a research paper on indigenous mental health at the prestigious National Academy of Psychology (NAoP) conference – one of the premier academic platforms for psychology in India – hosted at the Indian Institute of Management,
ITANAGAR, 2 May: Nenker Lailang, joint director of the Department of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (SDE), superannuated from government service on 30 April after a career spanning 38 years. SDE Secretary Bullo Mamu accorded a warm farewell to the outgoing joint director. Employees of the Directorate of SDE, led by Director Sibo Passing, also bade
TEZU, 2 May: Lohit Deputy Commissioner Kesang Ngurup Damo said that dairy farming has immense potential to strengthen the rural economy, generate employment, and promote self-reliance among farmers. The DC said that hygienic and branded milk is an important part of a healthy diet and can also contribute significantly to the local economy and sustainable
ITANAGAR, 2 May: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Labourers Union, Northeast region, urged MLA Phurpa Tsering to raise key labour issues in the state Assembly and with Chief Minister Pema Khandu for the welfare of workers. In a memorandum submitted to Tsering on 1 May, the union demanded that recruitment under the BRO for posts
Correspondent PASIGHAT, 2 May: As part of its ongoing efforts to tackle drug abuse in Mebo subdivision in East Siang district, the Mebo Dolung Drugs Mimak Team conducted an awareness meeting at the Mebo community hall on Thursday. The programme was conducted in collaboration with the anti-drug squad of the district police under the supervision
SEPPA, 2 May: East Kameng Deputy Commissioner Yashaswini B flagged off the month-long field enumeration process for the houselisting and housing census from the district secretariat here on Friday. Marking the beginning of the national exercise in the district, the DC, along with the census team conducted field visits to several households in and around
JOLLANG, 2 May: A ‘Mega Northeast education fair’ was held at Don Bosco College (DBC) here on Saturday. The event was organised by the career guidance and placement cell under the coordination of Dr Tenzing N Drangtzidar, Dr Raju Goyary, and Lyngdoh Pascal of Global Study Pro, Bengaluru. A total of 11 universities and colleges
RONO HILLS, 2 May: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) secured the third prize in the poster-making competition at the 100th AIU Annual General Body Meet & National Conference of Vice Chancellors. The event was hosted by Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, recently, under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The conference witnessed participation
