ITANAGAR, 16 Apr: The Arunachal Delimitation Demand Committee (ADDC), headed by former MP Takam Sanjoy as its convenor, urged the central government, the Election Commission and the Delimitation Commission of India to “give emphasis more on strategic aspects, large geographical topography and 33% women’s reservation in both Assembly and parliamentary seats as the basis for
Staff Reporter ITANAGAR, 16 Apr: The state’s ace football referee, Sangam Kayang, has been assigned to officiate at the Indian League (I-League 3), which is slated to begin on 27 April in Imphal, Manipur. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has picked eight referees, including Kayang, and eight assistant referees to officiate at the I-League
Literary luminaries series PASIGHAT, 16 Apr: Celebrated poet and author and Sahitya Akademi Award recipient Mamang Dai emphasised the significance of storytelling as a living tradition, and reflected on how indigenous narratives preserve cultural memory and community values. Addressing a ‘Literary luminaries lecture series’ organised by the English department of the Arunachal Pradesh University (APU)
[ Mingkeng Osik ] PASIGHAT, 16 Apr: A large number of people took out a candlelight march here in East Siang district on Wednesday, demanding justice for late Yapi Potom, who was brutally murdered in Itanagar on 7 April. The march was organised by the Arunachal Teachers’ Association’s (ATA) East Siang district unit. The march
ITANAGAR, 16 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday said the state government has consistently prioritised the education and healthcare sectors and urged students to focus on skill-based knowledge and become job creators rather than job seekers. Speaking after inaugurating three infrastructure facilities at Dera Natung Government College here, Khandu said the government is committed
ZIRO, 16 Apr: The Ziro Tourism Organisation (ZTO) – a union of tourism stakeholders of Lower Subansiri district – in collaboration with the Siikhe Multipurpose Cooperative Society and the Seeh Multipurpose Cooperative Society, organised a cherry blossom plantation drive on Wednesday to commemorate Bohag Bihu. The initiative aimed to promote environmental conservation and community participation.
NAMSAI, 16 Apr: The 3rd edition of the International Maha Sangken Festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm and spiritual fervour in Namsai. Sangken festival is a significant socio-cultural and religious event, symbolising unity, peace, and the rich cultural heritage of the Tai Khamti community. Marking the beginning of the celebrations, prayers and rituals were offered
[ Prem Chetry ] TAWANG, 16 Apr: A two-day workshop on monitoring threatened mammalian fauna of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) concluded at the Indian Institute of Management’s satellite centre here on Thursday. The training programme on methods of monitoring mammalian fauna of the Himalayas under the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS)-funded project was
PASIGHAT, 16 Apr: A medical camp for issuing disability certificates and enrolment under the Unique Disability ID (UDID) scheme was organised here in East Siang district on Thursday by H-Spring Foundation, in collaboration with the district administration. The initiative aimed to facilitate children with special needs in obtaining official disability certification and enrolling under the
KHONSA, 16 Apr: The women of Tirap district,including representatives of various self-help groups (SHGs), NGOs, the Nocte Women Association (NWA) and Tirap Mothers Federation (TMF), along with women ZPMs extended their support to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill) on Thursday. Addressing the gathering at a ‘samarthan mahila sammelan’ on Nari Shakti Vandan
SEPPA, 16 Apr: Seppa East MLA Ealing Tallanginaugurated a state-of-the-art videoconference hall at the district secretariat here in East Kameng district on Thursday. The inauguration of the videoconference hall, developed under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Yashaswini B, marks a transformative leap in the district’s digital infrastructure. Fully digitalised and seamlessly integrated with advanced artificial
DIRANG, 16 Apr: A nukkad natak was performed by the 4th semester students of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) here in West Kameng district on Thursday on the theme ‘When gambling takes over, parenting falls apart’. Under the guidance of mathematics lecturer Rinchen Zomba, the performance delivered a strong message about the
SEPPA, 16 Apr: In a step towards fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment, a crèche for the children of the staff at the district secretariat here in East Kameng district was inaugurated on Thursday by Seppa East MLA Ealing Tallang, in the presence of East Kameng DC Yashaswini B, SP Shivendu Bhushan, and ADC
NEW DELHI, 16 Apr: Governor KT Parnaik emphasised the immense potential of Arunachal Pradesh’ youths in games and sports, and underlined the need for modern and accessible sporting facilities to nurture talent and promote excellence. During a meeting with union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia here on Tuesday, the governor
ZIRO, 16 Apr: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), under the leadership of Colonel Aditya Agrawal and Captain Chirag Singhal of the 756 BRTF (GREF), Project Arunank, in collaboration with the medical team from the blood centre of Gyati Takka Zonal General Hospital, organised a voluntary blood donation camp at the 756 BRTF’s MI room here
ITANAGAR, 16 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that women’s participation in policymaking is a key indicator of development, noting that developed countries often have 40-50 percent women representation in governance. Addressing a special programme celebrating the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Act), held under the theme ‘Celebrating strength, equality and leadership’ here on
TAWANG, 16 Apr: The ‘Open National Ski Mountaineering Championship 2026’ concluded on a high note on the picturesque slopes of Penga Teng Tso Lake in Tawang district on Wednesday. The event was marked by vibrant enthusiasm, competitive spirit, and remarkable sporting excellence. The championship was organised as part of the ongoing ‘Winter Adventure Tawang’ initiative,
NEW DELHI, 14 Apr: A bill to operationalise 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies by increasing the strength of the Lower House to up to 850 from the present 543 is set for introduction in Parliament on Thursday. To redraw constituencies, the bill seeks to take into account
ITANAGAR, 14 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday said that the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) is of strategic importance for the entire country. Addressing a public meeting in Riga in Siang district, Khandu said about 70 per cent of the villagers have already signed MoUs for the pre-feasibility study for the project. He
NEW DELHI, 14 Apr: India’s crude oil purchases from Russia more than tripled to 5.3 billion euro in March as volumes doubled and a surge in oil prices pushed up the import bill. European think tank Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), in a report, said after a drop in purchases in
