NEW DELHI, 23 Apr: The government on Thursday dismissed reports suggesting petrol and diesel prices may be hiked by Rs 25-28 a litre soon after assembly elections, saying there is no such proposal under consideration. “There are some news reports suggesting a price hike of petrol and diesel. It is hereby clarified that there is
ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: The state government has announced plans to develop the Subansiri Lower pondage into a world-class mountain-cum-river immersive tourism hub, integrating ecotourism, adventure, culture, and sustainable livelihoods. The 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP), the largest hydroelectric project in India, located on the Subansiri river, is expected to be fully commissioned by
ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: The North Eastern Council (NEC) said that it has recorded a total expenditure of Rs 1,496.78 crore during the financial year 2025-26. The expenditure includes Rs 792.12 crore under Schemes of NEC (SoNEC) and Rs 704.66 crore under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme – Roads (NESIDS-Roads), it said in a
ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: The state BJP on Thursday organised a massive ‘Jan aakrosh mahila padyatra’ in support of the 33% women’s reservation bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2026). The party strongly condemned the Congress-led INDI alliance for blocking the “historic legislation.” The BJP said that the government failed to pass the bill in the recent
PASIGHAT, 23 Apr: The East Siang district unit of the Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS), in collaboration with Daying Ering College of Teacher Education, celebrated the World Book and Copyright Day here on Thursday. The event witnessed the participation of 84 attendees, including students from various colleges, faculty members, and members of APLS East Siang
ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: The state’s Department of Textiles & Handicrafts (DoTH) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) at the state banquet hall here on Thursday, marking a significant milestone towards holistic development of the handicrafts sector in the state. The MoU was signed by Textiles and Handicrafts
SEPPA, 23 Apr: Commending the commitment of heads of departments (HoDs) of East Kameng district, Home Minister Mama Natung urged them to work collectively to make East Kameng one of the best performing districts in Arunachal Pradesh. The minister said this while chairing a district level coordination meeting here on Thursday. The meeting aimed to
PASIGHAT, 23 Apr: Noted writer and academic Prof Joram Yalam Nabam urged the younger generation of the Tani tribes to take pride in their cultural and ethnic heritage. She asked them to shed notions of inferiority that, she said, are often imposed from outside and gradually internalised by the tribal communities themselves. Prof Nabam was
GENSI, 23 Apr: The 8th Poshan Pakhwada was celebrated with great enthusiasm by self-help groups (SHGs) and villagers across Gensi block in Lower Siang district. A traditional recipe contest showcasing local nutritious cuisines was organised by the Lune Bane Model Cluster Level Federation, Gensi block, in collaboration with the Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM),
BOLENG, 23 Apr: The second edition of the felicitation programme for the top three students of Class 3 to 12 under the Golden Jubilee Meritorious Students Award (GJMSA) for the academic session 2024-25 was organised by the Education Department at the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) here in Siang district on Wednesday. A total of
ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: A crucial RCC bridge connecting Hijum Rime in West Siang district was inaugurated by adviser to the PWD minister, Phurpa Tsering, in the presence of local MLA Topin Ete on Wednesday, marking a major boost to connectivity in the remote region. The development comes in the wake of a sustained protest by
TEZU, 23 Apr: The Fire & Emergency Services here in Lohit district observed the Fire Service Week from 14 to 20 April with a series of awareness programmes, inspections, mock drills, and community engagement activities aimed at promoting fire safety and preparedness among the public. The weeklong observance was led by Fire & Emergency Services
ITANAGAR, 23 Apr: The 8th annual sports, literary and cultural meet of the Himalayan University (HU) began with enthusiastic participation from students and faculty members here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, HU Vice-Chancellor Prof Prakash Divakaran emphasised the role of sports and cultural activities in holistic education and personality development. He encouraged the students
KHONSA, 23 Apr: Khonsa SDO Tana Babu emphasised the need for a smooth and systematic census during the launch ceremony of census publicity materials, including T-shirts and pamphlets,here in Tirap district on Thursday. Babu directed the officials to perform their duties with sincerity for error-free and timely completion of the census process. Highlighting the census
Book Review The Anatomy of My Soul Chaong Rangjang Notion Press, 2026 Pp.77 Price: 295 [ Dr Yater Nyokir ] Despite presenting itself as an age of freedom and comfort, the modern world remains shaped by invisible constraints of emotional disconnection, isolation, and unspoken expectations. Individuals may appear independent, yet they continue to carry the
[ Dibya Shankar Bhattacharya ] The story of the Siang river does not begin in the verdant, sun-kissed valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, nor does it start in the bustling plains of Assam. It begins in the freezing, desolate heights of the Tibetan plateau, where the water is known not as the Siang, but as the
[ Dr Sudhir Kumar Jena ] Every year, on 23 April, the world observes the World Book and Copyright Day, a global celebration initiated by the UNESCO to promote reading, publishing, creativity, and the protection of intellectual property through copyright. This day reminds us that books are not merely collections of printed pages; they are
[Bengia Ajum ] GUWAHATI, 22 Apr: Experts, along with forest officials, came together at Cotton University on Monday and Tuesday to discuss and formulate plans for the conservation of one of the most critically endangered birds, the white-bellied heron (WBH), whose global population is estimated to be fewer than 50 individuals. The workshop, organised by
ITANAGAR, 22 Apr: Floral tributes were paid to IAF Corporal Tage Hailyang on his first death anniversary at Tajang village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district on Wednesday. Corporal Hailyang was among the 26 people killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 last year. On the occasion, his father, Tage Tade, unveiled
NEW DELHI, 22 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasised the need for a balanced approach to development in mountain states, highlighting that ecological preservation and economic progress must go hand in hand to ensure long-term sustainability. He said that the Himalayas are at a critical juncture today, where the need for development must be carefully
