State News

26 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Hundreds benefit from jan kalyan shivir

TEZU, 25 Jun: Hundreds of people benefitted from various government services provided under both state and central governments’ schemes during a jan kalyan shivir conducted by the Lohit district administration at the…

26 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Agricultural engineers of Arunachal: Erasing years of proven service

[ All Arunachal Pradesh Agricultural Engineering Association ] Every year, young men and women from Arunachal Pradesh – many from remote hills and valleys – earn seats in prestigious national institutions…

25 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

One dead, four missing in NEEPCO Colony flood, several districts affected

Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 24 Jun: One person is reported dead while four others are missing after a flash flood hit the 43 NEEPCO Colony near 405 MW Panyor hydroelectric plant. The person who lost her life in the flash…

One dead, four missing in NEEPCO Colony flood, several districts affected
25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

CHF students protest Prof. Dutta’s posting

Correspondent PASIGHAT, 24 Jun: The Students of College of Horticulture and Forestry (CHF) here in East Siang district on Wednesday staged protest opposing the posting of prof. Pranab Dutta to the college. The students…

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Guv calls for impartial inquiry into rowdyism at NERIST

ITANAGAR, 24 Jun: Governor K.T Parnaik called for an impartial inquiry into the ‘rowdyism, threats, coercion and intimidation’ of the NERIST director, terming it a bad example for youth. During a meeting with home…

Guv calls for impartial inquiry into rowdyism at NERIST
25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Land acquisition, assessment for Mebigeko-Gerukamukh road begins

[ Karda Natam ] DAPORIJO, 24 Jun: The land acquisition and assessment process for the proposed Mebigeko-Gerukamukh National Highway has commenced. The Upper Subansiri district administration is conducting the process in…

Land acquisition, assessment for Mebigeko-Gerukamukh road begins
25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

ACB calls for transparency in Kamle HEP land compensation process

[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 24 Jun: Reacting to various social media posts and news reports expressing concern over alleged inflation of land compensation estimates for the Kamle Hydroelectric Project (HEP), the…

25 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Wangsu calls for accurate data, youth engagement in farming sector

ITANAGAR, 24 Jun: Highlighting the immense potential of the animal husbandry sector as a major source of employment generation in the state, animal husbandry, veterinary & dairy development minister Gabriel D. Wangsu…

Wangsu calls for accurate data, youth engagement in farming sector
25 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Vice President launches Nabam Rebia’s book

NEW DELHI, 24 Jun: The book “VIP Culture in India – Power, Privilege and the Distance from Democracy,” authored by former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Nabam Rebia and co-authored by UPSC coach Sandeep Kumar,…

Vice President launches Nabam Rebia’s book
25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

13 Arunachal aspirants clear UPSC prelims

ITANAGAR, 24 Jun: As many as 13 aspirants from Arunachal Pradesh have successfully cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, marking a proud achievement for the…

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Army, ITBP hold joint coordination meet to boost operational readiness

ITANAGAR, 24 Jun: A joint training programme and coordinating conference of the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) concluded on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing interoperability and operational readiness…

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

A tribute to my mother: The first woman radiation oncologist of the state

[ Dr Mrimingsi Kri ] Some journeys are measured not by titles earned or positions held but by the lives touched along the way. Born in the remote village of Pangung in Anjaw district to Mingfrisi Kri and Kelepso Kri, my…

A tribute to my mother: The first woman radiation oncologist of the state
25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Drug peddler arrested; suspected heroin recovered

NAHARLAGUN, 24 Jun: A team of Naharlagun police arrested a drug peddler and recovered suspected heroin during a search operation conducted under the supervision of an Executive Magistrate in D-Sector here on Tuesday.…

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Timely vaccination crucial for safeguarding child health: DC

BOMDILA, 24 Jun: Timely vaccination of children in the 0-5 years age group remains crucial for safeguarding child health and reducing preventable diseases, said West Kameng deputy commissioner Dilip Kumar during a…

Timely vaccination crucial for safeguarding child health: DC
25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Sito HGB Likha Togur passes away

ITANAGAR, 24 Jun: Likha Togur, Head Gaon Burah (HGB) and a respected community leader from Sito village under Pistana Circle in Keyi Panyor district, passed away on Monday. He was 88. Born in 1938, Togur dedicated his…

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Lowang inaugurates gymnasium

KHONSA, 24 Jun: Environment and forest minister Wangki Lowang inaugurated “The Tirap Police Gym” here on Wednesday to improve physical fitness and promote well-being of police personnel. Lowang hoped the gymnasium would…

25 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Jini inspects material recovery facility

AALO, 24 Jun: Sports & youth affairs minister Kento Jini, along with West Siang DC Mindo Loyi, on Wednesday inspected the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) centre at Kabu, Rokken, and directed the urban development…

24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Govt to probe NERIST crisis: Guv

ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: Governor KT Parnaik said thatthe state government has assured him that a thorough inquiry will be conducted into the NERIST crisis, and that all those found responsible for the unruly episode will be…

Govt to probe NERIST crisis: Guv
24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

EKSWCO demands uniform compensation rate under Package 1 to 5 of Lada-Sarli highway project

ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: The East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organisation (EKSWCO) has urged the state government to ensure uniform compensation rates for land, trees, crops and other affected properties under Package…

24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Denial of vigilance clearance a prima facie case of discrimination: APSHRC

ITANAGAR, 23 Jun: The Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) ruled that the state’s Vigilance Department’s denial of a clearance certificate to a senior forest officer of the state is a prima facie…