TEZU, 13 Apr: The Lohit District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) conducted a meeting on monsoon preparedness here on Monday to review departmental readiness and strengthen coordinated response mechanisms ahead of the rainy season. Addressing the meeting, MLA Dr Mohesh Chai described the preparedness exercise as crucial, particularly for Lohit district, which is prone to flooding
BASAR, 13 Apr: The first phase of basic disaster response training programme, conducted by the Leparada District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) to equip volunteers and local communities with essential safety measures and search-and-rescue techniques to effectively respond to natural calamities, concluded at the Sago community hall on 13 April. The programme covered key aspects of
ROING, 13 Apr: Continuing its outreach efforts to engage future educators with the importance of preserving indigenous languages and cultural heritage, the Research Institute of World’s Ancient Traditions, Cultures and Heritage (RIWATCH) organised an ‘in-reach’ orientation programme at its campus in Lower Dibang Valley district on Sunday. The programme saw the participation of 46 BEd
[ Yomli Mayi ] Since time immemorial, the tribal council has been the bedrock of justice in Arunachal Pradesh – resolving thefts, boundary disputes, and customary law matters at the village level. Growing up here, I watched disputes get settled in the ‘DeRv’ (community building). The community deliberated and delivered – not always perfectly, but
ITANAGAR, 13 Apr: A three-day workshop on ‘Life skills and personality development’ for NSS volunteers concluded at the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education here on Monday. Altogether 72 NSS volunteers from different districts of the state took part in the workshop, which was spread across five technical sessions, wherein RGU Associate Professor Dr Ravi
MALIGAON, 13 Apr: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has developed a new cultural ground named after singing icon Zubeen Garg here in Assam to celebrate Bihu and other important cultural events. The ‘Zubeen Garg Railway Bihutoli’ has various facilities, including a permanent stage area, dining hall, toilet complex, community space, and an all-weather ground, the
ITANAGAR, 13 Apr: Himalayan University (HU) here on Monday organised a symposium on skill enhancement and productivity, focusing on bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical skill development. North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology Director Dr Narendranath S said that academic knowledge should align with industry demands. He encouraged students to focus
BOMDILA, 13 Apr: The state Youth Affairs Department organised its annual job fair at Buddha Park here in West Kameng district on Monday. Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Kento Jiniinaugurated the event, in the presence of West Kameng DC Dr Dilip Kumar and other dignitaries. The minister highlighted the importance of such initiatives, and urged
NEW DELHI, 12 Apr: India on Sunday categorically rejected China’s renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh, and said such claims and attempts to manufacture baseless narratives cannot alter the “undeniable reality” that they are part of Indian territories. China should refrain from actions which inject negativity into relations and undermine efforts to create better understanding,
ITANAGAR, 12 Apr: Three ju-jitsu athletes from Arunachal Pradesh, representing India, secured gold medals at the 3rd South Asian Ju-Jitsu Championship-2026, which concluded in Colombo in Sri Lanka on Sunday. The gold medallists are Langkung Duta Bulang, Langkung Adam, and Byabang Bhupai. Bulang and Adam won gold medals in newaza and the fighting system in
Monday Musing [ Tongam Rina ] Though the Supreme Court judgment on the writ petition (civil) No 54 of 2024 regarding allegations of corruption, nepotism, and financial irregularity in awarding public works contracts by the state to the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh and his family is just a direction to the Central Bureau of
MUMBAI, 12 Apr: Asha Bhosle, who not only survived in the shadow of her sister’s greatness but stepped out of it with a genre-defying voice to create her own universe in Hindi playback singing, died on Sunday. She was 92. Asha, one half of the Mangeshkar sisters whose versatility was unmatched even by her sister,
AALO, 12 Apr: Protesters here in West Siang district burnt the effigy of Daksen Riram amid growing demand for swift justice for Yapi Potom, who was allegedly murdered by Riram. On Sunday, members of over 45 organisations and associations organised a peaceful candlelight march in Aalo town, demanding capital punishment for the accused. They demanded
PASIGHAT, 12 Apr: Community leaders and conservationists from across Arunachal Pradesh have initiated the formation of the first statewide platform to unify community-led biodiversity protection efforts, marking a significant step in the state’s grassroots conservation movement. The decision was taken at a two-day workshop at the Central Agricultural University here in East Siang district, where
ITANAGAR, 12 Apr: The Arunachal Pradesh Literary Society (APLS) celebrated its 150th literary sitting,marking a significant milestone, at the Jawaharlal Nehru State Museum auditorium here on Sunday. To commemorate the grand celebration, the APLS felicitated its pioneering founding members – Jomnya Siram, Nani Kojin and Dr Pekba Ringu – for their invaluable contributions in shaping
NEW DELHI, 12 Apr: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said that Arunachal’s rich tribal heritage, diverse languages, and deep-rooted spiritual values are not obstacles to progress but guiding forces of sustainable and inclusive development. Addressing the gathering at a conference organised by the union Science & Technology Department on the occasion of the silver jubilee
TINSUKIA, 12 Apr: Seven people were arrested for their alleged connection with the banned militant group ULFA (I), police said on Sunday. The arrests were made from different parts of Assam’s Tinsukia district and neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh on the basis of intelligence inputs, they said. “These individuals were involved in providing logistical support and facilitating
[ KJM Varma ] BEIJING, 12 Apr: China has set up a new county in its volatile Xinjiang province near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the Afghanistan border in an apparent move to beef up security along the narrow Wakhan Corridor to curb infiltration of Uyghur separatist militants. The county, named Cenling, is located near the
YUPIA, 12 Apr: AICC observer for Arunachal Pradesh, Viswaranian Mohanty, emphasised the importance of promoting dedicated grassroots workers and ensuring fair representation for SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities within the party structure. Chairing an organisational meeting with the office bearers of the Papum Pare District Congress Committee (DCC) and Block Congress Committees at the
[ Litem Eshi Ori ] PASIGHAT, 12 Apr: The 18th annual general assembly of the Arunachal Baptist Church Council (ABCC) concluded on Saturday at the Adi Baptist Union premises here in East Siang district. The three-day assembly was held from 10-12 April, under the theme ‘Christ and the broken world’, based on John 20:21. Council
