TUTING, 12 Apr: The 2nd Siang Volleyball Tournament concluded here in Upper Siang district on 11 April with Friendship Tuting and Zido Women emerging victorious in the men’s and the women’s category, respectively. The tournament, organised under the Vibrant Village Programme by the Spear Corps of the Indian Army, was part of the Army’s efforts
[ By Nilesh Bhagat ] NEW DELHI, 11 Apr: The combined voters’ list of nine states and three union territories has been pruned by 10.2 per cent following the SIR exercise carried out by the Election Commission, with over 60 lakh dead voters removed, data shared by the poll authority and its state officials shows.
TAWANG, 11 Apr: Gearing up for the 16th National Census (Census 2027), a state-level conference, involving top administrative officers, was held here on Saturday. The meeting, attended by all deputy commissioners-cum-principal census officers from across the state, focused on strategic planning, coordination, and preparedness for the nationwide exercise. Census operations director for Arunachal Pradesh Biswajeet
NEW DELHI, 11 Apr: An India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Jag Vikram, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit by an Indian vessel since a temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced. Ship tracking data showed the tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night
TAWANG, 11 Apr: Chief secretary Manish Kumar Gupta expressed optimism about the future of winter sports in Tawang and said that initiatives like ‘Winter Adventure Tawang’ can contribute significantly to placing the region on the national and international adventure tourism and sports map. Gupta, who along with health and family welfare commissioner Pawan Kumar Sain
PASIGHAT, 11 Apr: Apex Professional University (APU) in East Siang district held its 9th convocation ceremony at its campus here on Saturday. During the ceremony, degrees were conferred upon students from various faculties, including Law & Forensic Sciences, Education & Information Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Institute of Research & Innovation. Doctoral degrees were also
Correspondent RUKSIN, 11 Apr: The Young Star Group of Debing village in East Siang district on Saturday launched a year-long plantation drive to make their area clean and green. To start with, the group planted 100 saplings of different species along the village roadside. Launching the plantation drive, Ruksin ADC Kiran Ningo urged villagers to
ZIRO, 11 Apr: Saint Claret College, Ziro (SCCZ) hosted a two-day national seminar on ‘Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Implications, Strategies and Sustainability’ on 10 and 11 April, during which scholars and researchers highlighted the complexity and depth of indigenous knowledge systems, particularly among tribal communities in Northeast India. Participating in the seminar, Alipurduar University VC prof.
ROING, 11 Apr: RIWATCH Centre for Mother Languages (RCML) head Dr. M.S Awan opined that limited domains of use, language shift, disrupted intergenerational transmission, and the declining number of native speakers are posing serious threats to indigenous languages and the cultures they embody. Dr. Awan made the observation during an orientation programme organized by RIWATCH
Pongtu Kuh celebrated KHONSA, 11 Apr: Tirap Zilla Parishad Chairperson (ZPC) John K.K Matey urged the youth of Tutsa community to learn from their elders, who possess deep knowledge of ancestral traditions, and to carry forward the legacy for future generations. Attending the Pongtu Kuh celebration at Tutnu village, the ancestral home of the Tutsa
NIRJULI, 11 Apr: The agricultural department of North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) showcased various improved technologies, including women-friendly tools and equipment, designed to reduce labour and increase farmers’ incomes during a training-cum-technology demonstration programme at Rupa in West Kameng district on Saturday. Dr. S. Chhetry demonstrated tools and equipment, like kiwi
PATNA, 11 Apr: The Bihar government on Saturday announced a complete ban on private practice by doctors employed in government hospitals. According to a notification issued by the state health department, the decision was taken under the state’s flagship programme ‘Saat Nischay-3’ (seven resolves) for the 2025-30 period. “Under the resolution ‘accessible health, secure life,’
PASIGHAT, 11 Apr: Jawaharlal Nehru College (JNC), Pasighat, co-hosted an international seminar titled, “Between the Two Worlds: Translation as a Cultural Dialogue in English and Hindi Literature” in a hybrid mode, in collaboration with Kohima-based Nagaland University, on 9 and 10 April. The two-day seminar witnessed overwhelming participation with more than 150 research papers presented
PASIGHAT, 11 Apr: The Spearhead Division of the Indian Army’s Spear Corps, under Project Navbharat, conducted an outreach programme on careers in the Indian Army for students of Classes IX to XII at the Sainik School in East Siang on Saturday. The programme aimed to inspire young minds to pursue a career in the Indian
ITANAGAR, 10 Apr: Hundreds marched holding flickering candles from Akashdeep complex to Tennis Court, IG Park here on Friday evening, demanding justice for Yapi Potom, a junior teacher, who was murdered on Tuesday night. The participants marched through the main thorough fare of Itanagar, shouting slogans, demanding capital punishment for the murderer. The rally was
TAWANG, 10 Apr: Governor K.T Parnaik has suggested a forward-looking approach and practical remedies to address the challenges facing the state through the effective use of technology, data-driven governance, and innovative solutions tailored to the state’s unique conditions. Participating in the Deputy Commissioners’ conference here in Tawang district on Friday, the Governor stressed the importance
ITANAGAR, 10 Apr: Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday said the Shyaro micro hydroelectric project in Tawang district will significantly strengthen local power generation, reduce dependence on external electricity sources, and ensure a more stable power supply for nearby communities. Mein, who also holds the Power and Hydropower portfolios, made the remarks after visiting
Correspondent PASIGHAT, 10 Apr: Five youths have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the attack on police personnel deployed for Adi Students Union (AdiSU) election duty at Balek Secondary School on the outskirts of Pasighat town in East Siang district on 8 April that had left 11 police personnel injured. They have been arrested
ITANAGAR, 10 Apr: World Homoeopathy Day was celebrated at the Donyi Polo Mission Homeo Charitable Dispensary here on Friday to mark the 271st birth anniversary of Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, in a warm and homely atmosphere. Speaking on the occasion, medical officer Dr. Animesh Mukherjee highlighted the significance of homeopathy
ITANAGAR, 10 Apr: Governor K.T Parnaik on Friday attended the maiden theatrical play ‘Tiranga in Tawang,’ staged by the Monpa Artist Forum under the direction of Tsanpa Norbu. The production offered a vivid and compelling portrayal of the historic journey of Major Khathing, whose leadership and vision played a pivotal role in bringing Tawang under
