State News

20 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Ringu urges pol parties, public reps to spread awareness on SIR

SEPPA, 19 Aug: Electoral Roll Observer Y.W Ringu urged political parties and public representatives to actively disseminate authentic information on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process among the public and…

19 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

NGO-PPP healthcare workers demand immediate release of pending salaries

ITANAGAR, 18 Aug: Around 250 doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, pharmacists and other healthcare workers under the NGO-Public Private Partnership (PPP) model in Arunachal Pradesh demanded immediate release of…

19 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Wangsu seeks stronger ICAR support for Arunachal

NEW DELHI, 18 Aug: Agriculture and horticulture minister Gabriel D. Wangsu on Tuesday sought stronger scientific and institutional support from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to accelerate the…

Wangsu seeks stronger ICAR support for Arunachal
19 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Niketu Iralu passes away

Guwahati, 18 Aug : Renowned peacebuilder, thinker and reconciliation advocate Niketu Iralu passed away on Tuesday evening at BLK Hospital in Delhi following a cardiac arrest. He was 89. Fondly known as "Uncle Niketu",…

Niketu Iralu passes away
19 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Tawang DC stresses role of primary teachers in foundational learning

TAWANG, 18 Aug: Highlighting the critical role of primary teachers in foundational learning, Tawang deputy commissioner Namgyal Angmo said teachers at this stage are among the most important components of a child's…

Tawang DC stresses role of primary teachers in foundational learning
19 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

APFA holds SGM, discusses NSGA

ITANAGAR, 18 Aug: The Arunachal Pradesh Football Association (APFA) on Tuesday held its first-ever virtual special general body meeting (SGM) with 26 district football associations, focusing primarily on the National…

19 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

6th Arunachal Club T20 Championship begins

ITANAGAR, 18 Aug: The 6th Arunachal Club T20 Championship 2026-27 began at the AIOC ground here on Sunday with Si-Donyi Cricket Foundation taking on Nirjuli Cricket Club in the opening match. Nirjuli Cricket Club won…

6th Arunachal Club T20 Championship begins
19 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

HU organizes anti-ragging awareness prog

ITANAGAR, 18 Aug: Himalayan University (HU) on Tuesday held an anti-ragging awareness programme to sensitise students and the university community about the adverse consequences of ragging and promoting a safe,…

19 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

CDPO Gedam Don passes away

ITANAGAR, 18 Aug: Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Gedam Don passed away at the age of 47 years due to illness on 17 August. He is survived by his wife and four children. The officials of the directorate of…

19 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

ASA to promote swimming in Arunachal

ITANAGAR, 18 Aug: T he Arunachal Swimming Association (ASA) discussed ways to promote swimming across Arunachal Pradesh, during its 3rd annual general body meeting held here on Tuesday. The meeting focused on ways to…

18 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

TMPK announces complete withdrawal of economic blockade following meeting with CM

[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 17 Aug: The Assam-based Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), the student body of the Mising community, has called off its road and economic blockade against Arunachal Pradesh on Monday following a…

18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Bandh affects normal life in parts of Upper Subansiri

[ Karda Natam ] DAPORIJO, 17 Aug: Normal life was disrupted in parts of Upper Subansiri district on Monday following a 12-hour bandh call given by the Upper Subansiri district unit of the Frontier Highway Committee in…

Bandh affects normal life in parts of Upper Subansiri
18 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Libang bats for creating durable assets

YINGKIONG, 17 Aug: Local MLA Alo Libang emphasized the importance of creating durable public assets that address people's needs. He was speaking after inaugurating three major development projects, including a Material…

Libang bats for creating durable assets
18 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Postal dept yet to comply with order against alleged fraudulent transaction, family alleges

MATHURA, 17 Aug: The family of 63-year-old Dr. Rajendra Kumar Varshney has alleged that the postal department has failed to comply with the May 23, 2026 order of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission,…

18 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

APCC accuses BJP of partisan protest, questions silence on border issue

ITANAGAR, 17 Aug : The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has accused the BJP and its Yuva Morcha of politicising the national song Vande Mataram, alleging that the song was used during a demonstration outside…

APCC accuses BJP of partisan protest, questions silence on border issue
18 Aug 2026 · 2 min read

Pul calls for transparency in selection of PMAY-G beneficiaries

HAWAI, 17 Aug: Women and child development minister Dasanglu Pul called for greater transparency and community participation in the selection of beneficiaries under PMAY-G. She directed that social audits and…

Pul calls for transparency in selection of PMAY-G beneficiaries
18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Police clean up stadium

TAWANG, 17 Aug: The district police here on Monday conducted a cleanliness drive at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Outdoor Stadium as part of its commitment to community policing and civic responsibility. The…

Police clean up stadium
18 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

ATURTO gears up for its 11th event

ITANAGAR, 17 Aug : The cage is set to return to the Arunachal capital as homegrown mixed martial arts promotion ATURTO gears up for its 11th event on August 22, with two high-stakes Flyweight Grand Prix semi-finals…

ATURTO gears up for its 11th event
18 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

RGU wins RGU vs NERIST I-Day Badminton Running Trophy

Dr. P. Devachandra Singh and Gunzan Gongo declared as best players RONO HILLS, 17 Aug: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) emerged victorious in the RGU vs NERIST Independence Day Badminton Running Trophy-II, defeating the…

RGU wins RGU vs NERIST I-Day Badminton Running Trophy
18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

Voluntary blood camp held at GTZGH

ZIRO, 17 Aug: A total of 21 units of blood were collected during a voluntary blood donation camp at Gyati Takka Zonal General Hospital (GTZGH) here in Lower Subansiri district on Monday. The camp was conducted jointly…