JOLLANG, 19 Apr: The NSS Cell of Don Bosco College (DBC) here organised a free medical camp at BPL Colony on Sunday, in collaboration with Ramakrishna Mission Hospital. The camp marked the conclusion of the NSS Cell’s annual special camp, which ran from 13 to 19 April. The medical team from Ramakrishna Mission Hospital was
ITANAGAR, 18 Apr: The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Friday constituted fact-finding committees (FFCs) on coal mining and ferro-alloy silicon industries in Arunachal Pradesh and the construction of Arunachal Frontier Highway (NH 913), it informed in a release. The three-member committee on coal mining and ferro-alloy silicon industries, headed by Tammi Panggu as its
NEW DELHI, 18 Apr: The BJP and the opposition on Saturday engaged in a war of words over the issue of the implementation of women’s reservation in legislatures, with union minister Kiren Rijiju saying the parties which stalled the Constitution amendment bill will face the wrath of women. The opposition accused the government of delaying
MOUNT ABU, 18 Apr: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik highlighted the close connection between management science and spirituality, especially in the context of the armed forces, who operate in some of the most demanding and unpredictable conditions. He said this after inaugurating a five-day national dialogue on self-empowerment and mental wellness for security forces personnel
NEW DELHI, 18 Apr: The government on Saturday increased dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) by 2 per cent, benefiting about 50.46 lakh central government employees and 68.27 lakh pensioners. The combined impact on the exchequer on account of an increase in both DA and DR would be Rs 6,791.24 crore per annum, said
ITANAGAR, 18 Apr: The Naharlagun police have arrested a person for allegedly threatening a mobile phone shopkeeper by pointing a gun at him on 10 April, claiming that he was a member of the All Nyishi Students’ Union (ANSU). “The man later fled from the spot and was absconding,” said Naharlagun SP Dr Nyelam Nega
ITANAGAR, 18 Apr: Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) has fielded an 11-member ju-jitsu team, comprising six men and five women, for the All India Inter-University Ju-Jitsu (Men/Women) Tournament 2025-26. The players are Chera Ado (Govt College Doimukh), Ong Seng Lee Singpho (RGU), Neetonlum Manyu (RGU), Bikash Sungkurang (RGU), Nanu Nabam (RGU), Byabang Bhupai (Dera Natung GovtCollege),
THEMBANG, 18 Apr: The two-day Thembang Heritage Festival 2.0 commenced on Saturday in Thembang village in West Kameng district. Among the attendees were West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar, Brig Rahul Mishra, SP Dr DW Thongon, ZPC Phurpa Droima, the ADCs of Bomdila and Dirang, the ZPMs of Kalaktang, Rupa, and Shergaon, along with
TUTING, 18 Apr: The Spearhead Gunners of the Indian Army celebrated the World Heritage Day by organising a cultural programme at the Solung ground here in Upper Siang district, showcasing the rich tribal heritage of the region. One of the main highlights of the programme was the captivating performances by members of the Adi, Memba-Khamba,
RONO HILLS, 18 Apr: The 1 AP Bn NCC held its inter-battalion thal sena camp (TSC) for the Tezpur Group at Rajiv Gandhi University here from 11-18 April. The camp was conducted as part of a multi-level selection process for shortlisting of NCC cadets for the thal sena camp, which is one of the most
SAGALEE, 18 Apr: An SHG market shed,sponsored by former Sagalee MLA Nabam Tuki under the MLALAD fund, was inaugurated and handed over to the management committee run by SHGs’ members, in Nimte here in Papum Pare district on Saturday. The market shed was constructed with the objective of providing marketing facilities for the products of
[ Avia Ngwazah ] When issuance of ST certificates to Yobin tribe halted in 2017, the affected tribe worked hard to find the cause and the solution. Soon, it was found that the objection was about a faulty ‘notification’ and not on Yobin tribe per se. Then representations headed by the Yobin Fundamental Rights Forum
[ Tadak Nalo ] On 16 April, 2026, much like the infamous ‘demonetisation’, the Narendra Modi government proposed a sudden special parliamentary session -this time with the ridiculous and dangerous delimitation bill, hidden behind the curtain of the women’s reservation bill. That means that the real objective was the delimitation bill, but presented along with
PASIGHAT, 18 Apr: Students of the commerce department of Arunachal Pradesh University (APU) here in East Siang district gained firsthand exposure to agro-industrial operations during an educational visit to 3F Oil Palm Pvt Ltd in Roing in Lower Dibang Valley district. The industrial visit, organised for MCom 2nd semester students, was coordinated by APU Commerce
ANINI, 18 Apr: The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW), in collaboration with the Dibang Valley Women’s Welfare Society, organised an awareness programme on key social issues affecting women and youths, here in Dibang Valley district on Saturday. APSCW Chairperson Yalem Taga Burang highlighted the growing concern over drug abuse, its adverse societal impact,
PASIGHAT, 18 Apr: The Spearhead Gunners, a unit of the Indian Army’s Spear Corps, organised an art competition for students at the Government Primary School in Mongku village in East Siang district on the occasion of World Art Day, while spreading awareness on environmental conservation. A total of 25 students participated in the competition, showcasing
ITANAGAR, 18 Apr: The International Friendship Car Rally Association (IFCRA) is organising a 15-day car rally, the ‘North-East Unity Ride 2026’, in June to promote road safety awareness, tourism, and national integration across Northeast India. According to IFCRA, the programme will be centred around a car rally, wherein the participants will undertake a structured expedition,
NIRJULI, 18 Apr: The forestry department of the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) concluded a two-day national conference on ‘Forest resource utilisation and management’ here on Friday. The event brought together over 150 delegates from universities and research institutions across India, with strong participation from the Northeast region. More than 101
DAPORIJO, 18 Apr: Upper Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Tasso Gambo on Saturday visited Nilling circle to assess the developmental activities and administrative services in the remote area. The DC inspected the newly developed infrastructure for Nilling circle, and also interacted with villagers to learn about their needs and aspirations. Gambo urged them to cooperate with census
Constitution amendment bill to tweak women’s quota law defeated in LS NEW DELHI, 17 Apr: A Constitution amendment bill to implement reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of seats of the Lok Sabha was defeated on Friday in the Lower House. While 298 members voted in support of the bill,
