ITANAGAR, 2 May: The statehood day of Gujarat and Maharashtra was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Lok Bhavan here, with Governor KT Parnaik appreciating the contributions made by people from these states towards the development of Arunachal Pradesh. Addressing people from the three states working and living in the state, the governor expressed gratitude for
PASIGHAT, 2 May: A meeting of the East Siang District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)was held here on Thursday to review the preparedness measures ahead of the upcoming southwest monsoon. In view of the district’s geographical vulnerability, it was noted that Pasighat is mountainous towards the north but gradually descends into wide plains towards the south,
MEGDONG, 2 May: The 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) is conducting a combined annual training camp (CATC-05) at the JNV here in Kamle district from 1-10 May. The 10-day camp marks a notable milestone as it is for the first time that the 1 AP Battalion NCC is organising a
KOLORIANG, 2 May: Kurung Kumey district is fully prepared for the smooth conduct of Census 2027. ADES (i/c) Highio Nasum informed that the district administration has completed all major preparations and is ready to carry out the important national exercise successfully. To manage the census work, the district has set up 12 charges, including 10
DOIMUKH, 2 May: The NSS unit of Government College Doimukh organised a TB awareness outreach programme at Kheel village in Toru circle of Papum Pare district on 30 April as part of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan 100-day campaign. The NSS volunteers conducted a door-to-door campaign to disseminate information and create awareness about
JOLLANG, 2 May: The NSS Cell and the Red Ribbon Club of Don Bosco College here, in collaboration with the TRIHMS, Naharlagun, organised a voluntary blood donation camp at the college on Friday. Altogether 183 volunteers registered for blood donation, which resulted in the collection of 79 units of blood. The medical team was led
ITANAGAR, 2 May: The Don Bosco Youth Centre (DBYC) here has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emporium Training & Consultancy Pvt Ltd (ETCPL) for generating gainful employment for educated unemployed youths of Arunachal Pradesh. Through this collaboration and initiative, the ETCPL will train aspiring educated unemployed youths at the DBYC here, and will
[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 30 Apr: The Education Department has terminated the services of nine primary teachers (PRTs) and four multitasking staffers (MTSs) who were allegedly appointed illegally. Among them, eight employees from Namsai district, including seven PRTs and one MTS, have been terminated from their jobs. Additionally, two PRTs from West Kameng and
ITANAGAR, 30 Apr: Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday witnessed widespread protests as the Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF) organised rallies and dharnas across multiple districts, including Lower Dibang Valley, West Siang, East Kameng and Kamle, pressing for the repeal of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978. Hundreds of protesters gathered in different parts of
ITANAGAR, 30 Apr: The joint interstate boundary surveys by the state’s Border Affairs Department along the Arunachal Pradesh-Assam border commenced on Thursday in Lower Siang and East Siang districts, in coordination with the Government of Assam and the Survey of India. The survey will also commence in Lower Dibang Valley on 1 May. The department
LIKABALI, 30 Apr: Art & Culture Director Ibon Tao visited Lower Siang district on Thursday to inspect the progress of various ongoing projects under the department. During his visit, Tao inspected the construction of multipurpose cultural complexes in Bali, Nilok, and Lika villages. He emphasised the importance of timely completion while maintaining high construction standards.
[ Prem Chetry ] TAWANG, 30 Apr: Hundreds of people from different walks of life, including members of organisations and NGOs, took to the streets of Tawang on Thursday, demanding justice for an 11-year-old minor who was allegedly sexually abused two years ago. Lumla MLA Tsering Lhamu vehemently condemned the incident and demanded a thorough
ITANAGAR, 30 Apr: The capital police arrested two persons, identified as Dilbag Hussain and Anarul Haque, on Thursday for alleged cattle smuggling, and one Ashok Yangfo, a resident of 5/1 Banderdewa, for his alleged role in receiving stolen cattle and facilitating sale of meat in connivance with the other accused persons. According to the capital
TEZU, 30 Apr: The history department of Indira Gandhi Government College (IGGC) here in Lohit district organised a workshop on ‘Research and documentation of the Mishmi community’s contributions during the 1962 Indo-China war’ on Thursday. Speaking on occasion, IGGC Principal Dr Kangki Megu said that the narrative of 1962 “is incomplete without acknowledging the contributions
[ Prem Chetry ] DIRANG, 30 Apr: In a bid to boost sustainable livelihood for the Brokpas, Ngoichung Khochilu, an administrative officer at Dirang-based National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY) in West Kameng district, has adopted seven yak calves. Driven by his interest, Khochilu, who owns farms and livestock, came forward to adopt the yak
PASIGHAT, 30 Apr: The North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, on Wednesday launched a common facility centre (CFC) here in East Siang district under the PM-DevINE scheme of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. The facility, established
NEW DELHI, 30 Apr: Amid Home Minister Amit Shah’s Ladakh visit, the Congress on Thursday questioned the government’s silence on critical demands of Ladakhis and asked the Centre to clarify its stance on providing statehood as well as protection under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh took a dig at
ITANAGAR, 30 Apr: Governor KT Parnaik has extended greetings to the people of the state, “especially to the hardworking men and women whose dedication sustains our society,” on the occasion of the International Labour Day. “Observed each year as a tribute to the dignity of labour, the day reminds us all of the enduring struggle
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 30 Apr: A warm and dignified farewell was accorded to IFS officer Ngilyang Tam here on Wednesday on the occasion of his superannuation, in recognition of his long, distinguished, and exemplary service to the forestry sector, the environment, and the society. The farewell programme was organised by the Apatani Forest Officers’ Farewell
GUWAHATI, 30 Apr: A special court in Assam on Thursday rejected the bail petition of Shyamkanu Mahanta, prime accused in singer Zubeen Garg’s death case, as there is a “risk of fleeing.” After hearing arguments from both sides, the special fast-track court Judge Sharmila Bhuyan denied bail to Mahanta, the chief organiser of the North
