[ Bengia Ajum ] ITANAGAR, 17 Apr: A police jawan, identified as Ngelong Ngemu, has been arrested by the Itanagar police for allegedly handing over a live bullet to Arunachal Pradesh Anti-Drug Warrior president Gumin Mize. Confirming the arrest, SP Jummar Basar stated that the police are currently interrogating the accused, and that it is
ITANAGAR, Apr 17: The East Kameng Social Welfare and Cultural Organisation (EKSWCO) on Friday flayed the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for its alleged failure to act effectively in the Lada-Sarli land compensation scam, and called it as a toothless tiger. Chairman of the EKSWCO’s Lada-Sarli Compensation Issue Committee, Chopa Cheda termed the ACB a “toothless
ITANAGAR, 17 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu urged the newly appointed candidates of the Combined Secondary Level Examination (CSLE) 2025 to uphold the highest standards of public service. The CM presented the orders of appointment to 461 successful candidates of the CSLE 2025, conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB), at a ceremony
ITANAGAR, 17 Apr: Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister Nyato Dukam emphasised the importance of skill-based learning and advocated a shift in societal mindset towards dignity of labour. Addressing an awareness workshop on the special pilot initiative under the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS), organised by the Department of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (DSDE)
TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD, 17 Apr: Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open” for all commercial vessels. The announcement by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi comes a day after US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial
[ Prem Chetry ] TAWANG, 17 Apr: A group of six students from Dorjee Khandu Government College (DKGC), led by its assistant general secretary Sang Tashi Shongla, carried out a plantation drive at Changprong in Tawang district on Friday. Shongla said that maintaining ecological balance is the need of the hour. “If we do not
IMPHAL/GUWAHATI, 17 Apr: Thousands of people defied prohibitory orders in Manipur’s Imphal West district and took out a torch rally to protest the recent bomb attack in which two children were killed, triggering clashes with security forces, officials said. Thousands carrying torches began the rally around 7 pm on Thursday at Singjamei, demanding the immediate
BANGKOK, 17 Apr: Myanmar’s former president Win Myint was freed on Friday as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by President Min Aung Hlaing to mark the traditional New Year, state-run media reported. The pardon order applied to more than 4,500 prisoners, but it was not immediately clear how many people imprisoned for opposing military
NAMSAI, 17 Apr: Namsai Deputy Commissioner CR Khampa urged ASHAs and anganwadi workers (AWWs) to work in close coordination for the success of the HPV vaccination campaign in the district. He noted that ASHAs and anganwadi workers often work in silos, whereas most grassroots health and sanitation activities require close coordination between the two. While
DAPORIJO, 17 Apr: Upper Subansiri DC Tasso Gambo appealed to people of the district to extend full cooperation to census officials and furnish accurate information during the national census (Census 2027). Launching publicity materials for Census 2027 here on Friday, Gambo directed the designated census officials to discharge their duties with sincerity and dedication to
PASIGHAT, 17 Apr: The Indian Army’s Spearhead Gunners actively participated in the annual job fair organised here in East Siang district by the state’s youth affairs ministry on Friday. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of a large number of local youths seeking guidance and opportunities for future careers. The Indian Army contingent set up interactive
ITANAGAR, 17 Apr: A weeklong capacity building programme on 3D designing, scanning, 3D printing, and CAD file generation commenced on Friday at the directorate office of the Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (APSCS&T) here. The programme is being organised by the APSCS&T, in collaboration with Guwahati (Assam)-based Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).
PAPU NALLAH, 17 Apr: An awareness programme-cum-demonstration on fire safety was conducted for the employees of the Information & Public Relations and Stationeries & Printing Departments at their office premises here on Friday. The programme, organised by the Naharlagun fire station, was part of the weeklong observation of the Fire Service Week from 14 to
BOMDILA, 17 Apr: A total of 68 villages in West Kameng district have been identified as high-risk areas in terms of tuberculosis infection. This was revealed during the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan 2.0 which was launched by West Kameng Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar at the general hospital here on Friday. Screening has already
[ Badak Yomgam ] The persistent practice of surcharging and charging prices above the maximum retail price (MRP) has reached a critical point where it threatens the core of Arunachal Pradesh’ economic and social integrity. This issue is no longer just a minor market discrepancy; it is an urgent crisis that directly impacts the daily
[ Yalik Jerang ] Tall and imposing, a mobile tower stands against the skyline, strong in structure, yet lifeless in purpose. It symbolises a promise unfulfilled. This is the story of the persistent network shadow area stretching from Silli to Padu village under Katan circle in Mariyang sub division of Upper Siang district where, even
LIKABALI, 17 Apr: Nari and Koyu won the girls’ and the boys’ football titles at the 9th District Level Hangpan Dada Memorial Trophy (HDMT), 2026, which concluded here in Lower Siang district on Friday. In volleyball, Sibe won the girls’ event and Kangku the boys’. Gensi and Sibe were the runners-up in the girls’ and
KHONSA, 17 Apr: A new ICICI Bank branch has been opened at the market area here in Tirap district, taking the total number of banking facilities in the district to three, along with the SBI branch in Khonsa, and a Rural Bank branch in Borduria. Inaugurating the bank branch, MLA Wanglin Lowangdong stated that it
NEW DELHI, 16 Apr: A fact-finding team, which had visited Siang and Upper Siang districts of from 20-24 February to understand the concerns and perspectives of the local communities regarding the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), has, along with local communities, demanded immediate reconsideration of the project and ensuring free, prior and informed consent
ITANAGAR, 16 Apr: Following the announcement from the state government, the self-enumeration process under the houselisting and housing census for Census 2027 began on 16 April across Arunachal Pradesh. This important national exercise will continue till 30 April, giving residents the opportunity to provide their household details through self-enumeration. Self-enumeration is a simple and convenient
