BAMENG, 26 Apr: Expansion of Bameng township and identification of sites for the construction of a mini secretariat, an ADC bungalow, a primary health centre, and other developmental works were discussed during a public meeting chaired by local MLA Kumar Waii here in East Kameng district on Sunday. Addressing the gathering, the MLA stated that
ITANAGAR, 26 Apr: The United Christian Forum (UCF) has written to the Manipur chief minister, expressing grave concern over the prevailing situation in that state, which it termed an escalation of humanitarian crisis that has engulfed the lives of ordinary people. The forum stated that the ongoing violence between communities has inflicted immeasurable suffering on
NEW DELHI, 26 Apr: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to purchase at least one bamboo product from the Northeast, saying such efforts would encourage those who toil hard to make them. In his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi said also that, according to the law made by the British, bamboo
LIKABALI, 26 Apr: The Government Primary School in Adi Tako here in Lower Siang district is in an extremely poor and unsafe condition, with classrooms deteriorating and walls at risk of collapsing at any time, posing a serious threat to the safety of students and teachers. This emerged during a visit by ZPC Pakmo Koyu
NAMSAI, 26 Apr: The Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Dairy Development (AHVDD) celebrated the World Veterinary Day on Saturday, bringing together policymakers, veterinary professionals, progressive farmers, and stakeholders from across the state. Among the attendees were Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Agri & Allied Minister Gabriel D Wangsu, MLA Dr Mohesh Chai, AHVDD Secretary
ITANAGAR, 26 Apr: Experts discussed legal and technological aspects of intellectual property rights (IPR) and its role in driving innovation in sports at a conference held at Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic (RGGP) here on Sunday to mark the World Intellectual Property Day. Himalayan University Vice-Chancellor Prof Prakash Divakaran delivered an insightful lecture, highlighting the growing
[ Badak Yomgam ] Recent administrative decisions regarding recruitment and skill development have created a significant disconnect between government policy and the current state of educational institutions. While the state administration introduces international language programmes and specialised teacher recruitment, the foundational issues of the teaching community remain unresolved. Selective language recruitment and linguistic disparity The
APUWJ hosts workshop on responsible, legal reporting NAMSAI, 25 Apr: The Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) on Saturday organised a workshop on ‘Responsible and legal aspects of reporting’ under the Responsible Media Initiative 2026 at the multipurpose cultural hall here. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the event, and said that “journalism is
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 25 Apr: A 43-year-old PWD engineer was killed after an uprooted tree from a hilltop fell on his moving Toyota Fortuner car (AR01-T-7477) near Potin and Posa in Keyi Panyor district on Saturday morning. Keyi Panyor Superintendent of Police Angad Mehta informed that the deceased has been identified as Deken Sorang, a
[ Prem Chetry ] BICHOM, 25 Apr: Two residents – Harnam Hagam, a gram panchayat member from East Bichom, and Cheten Lagiyang of Dhikyang village – have been making efforts to revive the centuries-old cloth fabrics of the Bugun community of West Kameng district. The advent of industrial clothing has eroded the centuries-old practice of
ITANAGAR, 25 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday said 19 districts of the state have become malaria-free, urging people to join hands to eliminate the disease by 2030. On World Malaria Day, he said the elimination of the disease must become a people’s movement, urging everyone to adopt simple preventive steps that might make
ITANAGAR, 25 Apr: Governor KT Parnaik highlighted Arunachal Pradesh’ strong tribal ethos, community-based traditions and harmonious social fabric, which have long upheld dignity, mutual respect and social responsibility. He highlighted these during a meeting with the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) special monitor for child rights and elderly citizens, Balkrishan Goel, at the Lok Bhavan
[ Mingkeng Osik ] KIYIT, 25 Apr: The East Siang district unit of the Adi Ba:ne Ane Kebang (ABAK), in collaboration with district police and anti-drug teams of Kiyit and Ngopok, carried out a large-scale cannabis destruction drive across multiple villages in East Siang district. The joint operation was conducted in two phases, covering Seram,
LIKABALI, 25 Apr: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 56 Infantry Division, Major General Vivek Bakshi, called on Governor KT Parnaik at the military station here in Lower Siang district on Saturday, and the two held detailed discussions on the welfare initiatives for ex-servicemen and veer naris, and the importance of sustained community outreach
ITANAGAR, 25 Apr: The Iconic Automobiles, Naharlagun, recently launched Mahindra’s entire ‘Born Electric’ suite. The lineup, which includes the BE 6, BE 6 FE, XEV 9e, and XEV 9s, marked a major milestone for EV adoption in Arunachal Pradesh, with prices starting from Rs 18.90 lakh. Boasting a real-world range of over 500 kilometres, these
NEW DELHI, 25 Apr: The government has reconstituted the NITI Aayog, appointing Ashok Kumar Lahiri as its vice chairman and five full-time members, including economist KV Raju, Director of AIIMS M Srinivas and Department of Science and Technology Secretary Abhay Karandikar. Making the announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished a productive and impactful tenure to
KHONSA, 25 Apr: A hardcore insurgent belonging to the NSCN (I-M) surrendered before security forces in Tirap district on 24 April. The militant, identified as self-styled lieutenant Thinwang Deosa (60), surrendered after sustained pressure and negotiations to shun the path of violence and return to the mainstream, the Assam Rifles stated in a press release.
ZIRO, 25 Apr: The Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society’s (APLS) Ziro unit organised a literary programme at the GHSS auditorium in Hija here in Lower Subansiri district on Saturday to commemorate the 410th death anniversary of William Shakespeare. Author Subi Taba, the award-winning writer of Tales from the Dawn-lit Mountains, was invited for an interactive session.
TAWANG, 25 Apr: Tawang Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo proposed introduction of compulsory monthly tests from the new academic session, and encouraged experience-sharing among school heads. Chairing a meeting with all heads of secondary and higher secondary schools of the district here on Saturday, the DC congratulated the teaching community and the education department on the
ITANAGAR, 25 Apr: The state unit of the Bharatiya Majdoor Sangh (BMS), in collaborations with the Arunachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (APB&OCWWB), organised an awareness programme on various issues related to workers at the office of the capital electrical division (CED) here on Saturday. Addressing the working class as resource person,
