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APCC expresses concern over rising tensions in Siang region over SUMP

ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has raised serious concern over the escalating tensions in Siang and Upper Siang districts over the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP). The…

APCC expresses concern over rising tensions in Siang region over SUMP
5d ago · 2 min read

Forum seeks separate recruitment criteria for forestry graduates

ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: The Citizens Right Protection Forum has appealed to the state government to frame separate recruitment criteria for forestry graduates, include forestry as an optional subject in examinations conducted…

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Uphold highest standards of academic integrity: Guv to APU VC

ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: Governor KT Parnaik advised Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Ashan Riddi to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, punctuality and academic integrity.…

Uphold highest standards of academic integrity: Guv to APU VC
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GYO seeks coordination meeting over Akajan-Likabali-Bame road

LIKABALI, 12 Oct: The Galo Youth Organisation (GYO) has submitted a representation to the Lower Siang deputy commissioner, seeking convening of an urgent coordination meeting with the executive director, NHIDCL regional…

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Guv, DCM discuss key development priorities

ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: Governor KT Parnaik and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein discussed key development priorities during a meeting at the Lok Bhavan here on Monday. The discussions focused on infrastructure and…

Guv, DCM discuss key development priorities
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PAC starts two-day sitting to examine CAG report

ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Eighth Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh commenced a two-day sitting on Monday at the Assembly conference hall under the chairmanship of PAC Chairman…

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Villagers to perform 10-day Potor-Uyi to ward off FMD

CHETAM, 12 Oct: Villagers of Dasi and Kare in Upper Subansiri district will be observing 'Potor-Uyi', a traditional Tagin ritual, at Harak between two villages from 13 to 23 October in view of the foot-and-mouth disease…

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PMC organises marathon to promote, clean, green Pasighat

PASIGHAT, 12 Oct: The Pasighat Municipal Council (PMC) organised a marathon from the JN College (JNC) playground here in East Siang district on Monday with the theme 'Run for Clean, Green and Plastic-Free Pasighat'…

PMC organises marathon to promote, clean, green Pasighat
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Lohit DA intensifies awareness campaign against drug abuse, poppy cultivation

MEDO, 12 Oct: An awareness programme was organised at the Tamladu festival ground here in Lohit district on Monday to sensitise students and the public to the harmful effects of drug and opium abuse, and the need to…

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Itanagar Marathon promo run held

NIRJULI, 12 Oct: Around 500 participants, including school students, senior runners and fitness enthusiasts, took part in the Itanagar Marathon promo run - Nirjuli edition held at the NERIST ground here on Sunday. The…

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Seva Sankalp Utsav celebrated

HAPOLI, 12 Oct: Padi Yubbe Outdoor Stadium here in Lower Subansiri district buzzed with unmatched energy on Sunday as athletes, elders, and enthusiastic spectators gathered for the district-level traditional sports…

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Blood donation camp organised

[ Litem Eshi Ori ] PASIGHAT, 12 Oct: Sixteen units of blood were collected during a voluntary blood donation camp organised by the Pangin mandal of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) at Bakin Pertin General…

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Mediation trg for GBs underway in Pangin

PANGIN, 12 Oct: The Siang District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), commenced a 20-hour mediation training programme for gaon buras and gaon buris (GBs) here on Monday, amid a large turnout of participants from various…

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Meeting on POSH Act, SHe-Box held

YUPIA, 12 Oct: The Papum Pare District ICDS Cell organised a meeting of local committees (LCs) of the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) and Papum Pare (Rural) on sexual harassment at workplace at the conference hall of the…

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NCC cadets taken on treks

ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: NCC cadets divided in two groups trekked on two separate routes on Monday as part of the NER Trek-I (Rising Sun Trek) being conducted by the 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion NCC from 10 to 17 October.…

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APLS monthly sitting held

ITANAGAR, 12 Oct: Old and new members of the Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) attended the APLS's 156th monthly sitting chaired by APLS president Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi here on Sunday. Before the reading out of…

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PM youth camp commences in Anini

ANINI, 11 Oct: The five-day 4th prime minister youth camp, organised by the Directorate of Secondary Education, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, commenced on Sunday at the Government Secondary School here in Dibang…

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Chambang initiates consultative process for township development plan

CHAMBANG, 12 Oct: The first in a series of proposed coordination meetings for the preparation of a comprehensive development plan for Chambang SDO headquarters was held at the IB here in Kra Daadi district, under the…

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Int'l workshop on research methodology underway at HU

JOLLANG, 12 Oct: A five-day international workshop on 'Research Methodology and Applications of Computer in Research', being organised by Himalayan University (HU) here, commenced on Monday. The workshop, scheduled to…

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65-yr-old woman severely injured in police custody after SUMP protest

[ Marina Dai ] ITANAGAR, 11 Oct: Sixty-five-year-old Yalek Tair struggles to breathe and suffers from continuous coughing after a severe assault while in police custody left her with two fractured ribs on the right side…

65-yr-old woman severely injured in police custody after SUMP protest